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Canadian hydrographic charts

The series consists of published charts produced by the Canadian Hydrographic Service between 1909 and 1990.
The charts are listed according to chart number. Multiple editions of a chart are listed chronologically according to date of edition or latest correction.
Researchers are directed first to identify the chart numbers of the desired charts using one of the Index sheets described at the beginning of the chart list, and then to use the list to identify the call numbers for the desired charts. The charts have been copied onto 105mm negatives, which are arranged in call number order in the Archives Reference Room.

Researchers seeking information on the Canadian Hydrographic Service are advised to consult: Stanley Fillmore and R.W. Sandilands. The Chartmakers: A History of Nautical Surveying in Canada (Maps NW 526.99 F487).

Canadian Hydrographic Service

American hydrographic charts

The series consists of hydrodgraphic charts produced by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey and other official American chart- producing agencies. The charts are listed alphabetically by title in the chart list.

The charts have been copied onto 105mm microfiche which are arranged sequentially according to the call numbers cited in the chart lists. Some of the dates presented should be considered tentative, since some of the charts, particularly some from the 1850s, may be undated reproductions of official charts. Researchers should also note that the charts listed with dates from the 1840s are 1971 reproductions of 1940s items. Background information on early American hydrographic surveying can be found in Peter J. Guthern. United States Coastal Charts, 1783- 1861 (NW526.99/G984). Additional related information is provided in United States Coast Survey. Pacific Coast. Coast Pilot of California, Oregon, and Washington Territory. 1869 (NW527/U58p/c.2) and in United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. Pacific Coast. Coast Pilot of California, Oregon, and Washington. 1889 (NW527/U58p.4/ c.2).

A graphic index covering the Alaska and B.C. coastlines is available in the volume U.S. Coast Pilot: Alaska (NW623.8929/U58a/1943).

U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey

Committee on the Defences of Canada papers

The series consists of a selection of those papers submitted to the Committee on the Defenses of Canada relative to B.C. Filmed at start: "Report, by the Secretary, upon the correspondence submitted to the committee," 1 Jan. 1886, and, list of documents on film.

Canada. Department of Militia and Defence

Canada. Commission On The Salmon Fishing Industry In British Columbia, 1902

The series consists of photocopies of records originally created by the Federal Commission on the Salmon Fishing Industry in British Columbia, 1902. It contains copies of unprinted reports from 1902 to 1908 to the Minister of Marine of Fisheries and record of proceedings of sittings to gather evidence.

Canada. Commission on the Salmon Fishing Industry in British Columbia, 1902

British Columbia portions of the 1891 census

The series consists of microfilmed copies of the British Columbia portions of the 1891 census, created by the Census Office of Canada.

The records are arranged by the five federal census districts: Cariboo, New Westminster, Vancouver, Victoria and Yale and then by sub-district within each district.

Canada. Census Office

Transcriptions of despatches from the Governor of British Columbia to the Secretary of State for the Colonies

The series consists of 8 volumes of transcribed copies of despatches from the Governor of British Columbia to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1858-1859. Originally numbered CO 60/1 to CO 60/4.
Volume 1: C.O. 60 vol. 1 part 1, 1858
Volume 2: C.O. 60 vol. 1 part 2, 1858
Volume 3: C.O. 60 vol. 2 part 1, 1858
Volume 4: C.O. 60 vol. 2 part 2, 1858
Volume 5: C.O. 60 vol. 3 part 1, 1858
Volume 6: C.O. 60 vol. 3 part 2, 1858
Volume 7: C.O. 60 vol. 4 part 1, 1859
Volume 8: C.O. 60 vol. 4 part 2, 1859

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Great Britain. Colonial Office

Foreign Office transcripts

This series consists of 14 volumes of transcripts of despatches and reports of foreign missions in the United States of America relating to settlement in the Pacific northwest and Hudson's Bay Company claims to Oregon territory. (P.R.O., F.O.5).

Great Britain. Foreign Office

George Vancouver correspondence

This series consists of correspondence relating to instructions and supplies for George Vancouver's expedition, 1791 and negotiations between Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra Mollinedo and George Vancouver at Nootka, 1792-1793. (CO 5/187).

Great Britain. Colonial Office

Foreign Office correspondence

This series consists of correspondence and reports from the British Foreign Office relating to possessory rights in Oregon, the San Juan boundary and the establishment of a transcontinental telegraph. (F.O. 115/20 to F.O. 115/172).

Great Britain. Foreign Office

Colonial Office correspondence with Hudson's Bay Co. with regard to Vancouver Island

This series consists of transcripts of correspondence with the Hudson's Bay Company relating to the conveyance, settlement, and reconveyance of Vancouver Island. Correspondence is arranged chronologically.

Volumes:
Volume 1: 1822-1851
Volume 2: 1852-1856.
Volume 3: 1856-1858
Volume 4: 1858-1860
Volume 5: 1860-1863
Volume 6: 1863-1880

Great Britain. Colonial Office

India Office correspondence and other records

This series consists of transcriptions of records from the British India Office, including, extracts from Factory Records (China), 1787-1789; minutes of the Committee of Correspondence, 1785-1788; Court minutes, 1785-1788; and miscellaneous letters received, 1785-1788. Ships mentioned in the records include: Captain Cook, Experiment, Imperial Eagle, King George, Nootka, Prince of Wales, and Queen Charlotte.

Great Britain. India Office

South Sea Company correspondence

This series consists of records of the Brtish Home Office, including correspondence with the sub-governor, and deputy governor of the South Sea Committee, with grant of a licence from the South Sea Company to R.C. Etches and others.

Great Britain. Home Office

Examination of John Meares minutes

Extracts of minutes recording an examination of John Meares relative to his activities in the fur trade on the northwest coast of North America, correspondence and a memorial presented by Alexander Mackenzie seeking rights to establish a fur trade company on the northwest coast of North America.

Great Britain. Board of Trade

Commission on the Capture of Salmon in the Sooke Area and Purse-seines in the Gulf of Georgia, 1939.

This series consists of three volumes of records from the Commission on the Capture of Salmon in the Sooke Area and Purse-Seines in the Gulf of Georgia, 1939. Records include correspondence, draft report, exhibits and transcripts of evidence taken at hearings (pp. 1-252, 341-1953).

Canada. Commission on the Capture of Salmon in the Sooke Area and Purse-Seines in the Gulf of Georgia, 1939

British Columbia portion of 1881 census

GR-0469 consists of microfilm copies of the British Columbia portions of the 1881 Dominion of Canada census. The 1881 census was the first decennial census to include the Province of British Columbia. The census was carried out under the authority of the federal Census Act of 1879 [42 Vic., c.21]. It was administered by the Department of Agriculture and by fourteen Chief Census Officers who were appointed by cabinet. Joseph William McKay (1829-1900), the distinguished explorer, Hudson’s Bay Company officer, legislator, and Indian Agent, was the Chief Census Officer for British Columbia.

For the purposes of enumeration, British Columbia was divided into five census districts:, Cariboo, New Westminster, Vancouver, Victoria and Yale. The province was divided further into twenty six sub districts. Generally speaking, the census districts corresponded to federal electoral districts, while the sub districts corresponded to polling divisions within the districts.

The 1881 census was a de jure survey and 4 April 1881 was chosen as the target date of enumeration. That is, although the process of enumeration extended over many months, enumerators were instructed to record details of the population as they would have been on April 4th.

The census comprised eight schedules pertaining to population, property, agricultural production, manufacturing, fisheries and shipbuilding, etc. Of the schedules, only Schedule 1 (Nominal Return of the Living) survived in manuscript form.

The records contain a wealth of demographic and genealogical information. The Nominal Returns show the names of individuals and record details re: a person's residence, sex, age, place of birth, nationality, religion, occupation, marital status, literacy, and infirmities. Researchers should note that individuals were not listed alphabetically on the census schedules; rather, they were recorded consecutively as they were met by enumerators. Because of this method of enumeration, it is sometimes difficult to locate a particular person or family within a census sub district.

Having identified a particular sub district listed in the finding aid, researchers should search the appropriate reel (B00389 or B00390) for copies of the Nominal Returns for that area. Note: letters identifies sub-districts, and in some instances, sub districts were divided into two or three localities.

Canada. Census Office

Commission On Protests Of The Okanagan And Upper Nicola Indian Bands, 1954.

This series consists of records of the Canadian government's Commission on Protests of the Okanagan and Upper Nicola Indian Bands, 1954. The commission investigated protests against the inclusion or omission of certain people from membership in the bands. Records include a report of Commissioner C.W. Morrow.

Presented by Judge C.W. Morrow, Vernon, 1978.

Canada. Commission on Protests of the Okanagan and Upper Nicola Indian Bands, 1954

Finding aid for the 1871 Canadian census

This series consists of a photocopy of the finding aid for 1871 Canadian census, created by the National Archives of Canada. The BC Archives does not hold a copy of the census records for 1871. A microfilm copy is available at Library and Archives Canada.

Canada. National Archives of Canada

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Bennett (B.C.) Detachment records

This series consists of photocopied records from Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Bennett Detachment. Records include police constables' daily journal (1899-1900); register of persons entering and leaving Yukon Territory via Bennett, B.C. (Dec. 1898-July 1900); register of persons passing through Dawson (Dec. 1898-May 1899); and steamer passenger lists and registration of boats passing through Tagish, Yukon Territory, (1898-1900).

Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Bennett (B.C.) Detachment

Inventory of the records of the Office of the U.S. Local Inspectors, Seattle Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation

This series consists of a photocopy of the preliminary inventory of the records of the Office of the U.S. Local Inspectors, Seattle Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation (Record Group 41). Compiled by William John Williams, 1979.

Seattle Federal Archives and Records Center

Victoria and Vancouver shipping registers

This series contains shipping registers for Victoria covering the period 1867-1908, and for Vancouver covering the period 1890-1945. Registers show tonnage, registered ownership, previous registrations, place of construction, description of vessel, particulars of engines, etc.

Reel B02527, Victoria (1867-1891); Reel B02528, Victoria (1881-1891); Reel B02529, Victoria (18971908); Reel B02530, Vancouver (1890-1945).

Canada. Marine Branch

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