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Miscellaneous photographs of Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich, and ships

The photographs consist of collected miscellaneous photographs. A file list is available with a complete listing. Broadly, the photographs depict scenes in Victoria, Esquimalt, and Saanich, pioneer groups and families, and shipping. There are a few photographs of the Chinese cemetery and Chinese missionaries. A number of the ship photographs are identified as being created by Jones and Company (or Jones Brothers). Some of the photographs were originally packaged in boxes and envelopes labeled with “A.H. Maynard.” The eighth box was stamped "F.V. Longstaff - Major Longstaff" and some of the negatives appear to feature Longstaff's handwriting.

Photographs of Phoenix, Canmore

The series consists of photographs of scenes of Phoenix and mining operations, two photographs of a steamship (Moyie?) near Nelson, as well as photographs taken during a train journey through the Rocky Mountains.

Colour photos of Western Canada and Alaska

The series consists of 261 colour photographs of Western Canada and Alaska taken from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. The photos are predominantly personal holiday photos taken in Haida Gwaii, Yukon, Alaska, Alberta, the Okanagan, and Vancouver Island. All but 6 of the photographs consist of photographic slides. Most of the scenes are landscape photos, but there are also some of gatherings of family and friends. Most of the slides have handwritten titles on them which have been used to create the file list. There are also a few that were created professionally and likely purchased as souvenirs.

The slides were originally housed in two slide cases when found. One of the boxes contained a handwritten index as well as little cards that provides a title for about half of the collection of the slides. The cards makes reference to some photographs taken in England and Europe, but these were not found within the collection, and so it is assumed that they had been removed by the donor before being given to the BC Archives.

Royal Visit 1939 scrapbooks

The series consists of scrapbooks created by Hubert Lethaby documenting all aspects of the Royal Visit to Canada in 1939 of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother). The scrapbooks are arranged chronologically and document each leg of the tour. Photographs, seals, stamps, air mail envelopes, provincial and city crests, and signatures of officials are included throughout the volumes.

The first volume provides and overview of the entire tour, and includes several sheets of various special issue Royal Visit postage stamps. This volume also covers the Quebec portion of the tour. The second volume covers Ottawa and Ontario, the third volume covers Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, the fourth volume covers British Columbia, and the fifth volume covers Washington D.C., New York City, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.

Reverend Fred Comley photographs

The series consists of 34 glass lantern slides of Alert Bay, Whaletown, Columbia Coast Mission, ships, and clergy. Fred Comley was an Anglican priest in British Columbia between 1915-1948. He served with the Columbia Coast Mission (1914-1919) and parishes in Cumberland, Sooke, Alert Bay, and Victoria. Not all of the photographs are identified, but those that are include photographs from Whaletown and the industrial school at Alert Bay.

Kootenay logging and mining photographs

These series consists primarily of photographs of logging operations in the Kootenay district, including workers and equipment. Other photographs in this series depict mining operations in the Kootenays, the city of Nelson, and the S.S. Moyie. The series also includes one map of the Plan of the City of Nelson, British Columbia, published by Stovel Company in 1912.

Photographs of Victoria and vicinity

The series consists of photographs of Victoria and the surrounding areas, and predominantly shows equestrian events and houses. There is a photographic print created from each negative and they are housed together. The photographs are of hunt meets (one at Mrs. Beavans, one at Rockland), the Colwood racetrack, a gymkhana, christening a missionary ship, Christ Church cathedral picnic, and three photographs of unidentified houses in Victoria.

Miscellaneous family trees

The series consists of miscellaneous family trees, originally created between 1951 and 1970, some with updated notes.
MS-3508.1: Dunsmuir, Robert family tree. - 1951-1952. - 1 page and 1 mylar copy.
MS-3508.2: Dallas, A.G. family tree. - 1953. - 1 page
MS-3508.3: Robson, A. family tree / compiled by I. Andak. - 1970. - 1 page.
MS-3508.4: Thomson, Wm. family tree. - 1953, 2009. - 1 page + accompanying material.
MS-3508.5: Work, John family tree. - 1952. - 1 page.
MS-3508.6: Dougas, James family tree / compiled by Margaret Jane MacIntosh. - 1952, 2016. - 1 page + accompanying material.
MS-3508.7: Anderson, A.C. family tree. - [ca. 1950]. - 1 page.
MS-3508.8: Hart, John family tree. -1958. - 1 page.

Frank Mackenzie Ross commemorative certificates

Series consists of 26 oversized certificates presented to Frank Mackenzie Ross (F.M. Ross). Certificates include honorary degrees, life memberships in several institutions, and designation as a freeman of several cities. Numerous certificates have been embellished with calligraphy writing, colour, and gilt.

Upper Arrow Lake timber cruise

Series consists of six oversized sheets from a timber cruise of Upper Arrow Lake conducted by Gore and McGregor in August and September of 1912. The original order of the sheets has been maintained. Each record lists tree species and board feet per 40 acres for the following:
T.L. 34291 - T.L. 7909-P
T.L. 34292 - T.L. 7910-P
T.L. 34295 - T.L. 7913-P
T.L. 34294 - T.L. 7912-P
T.L. 34289 - T.L. 7907-P
T.L. 34290 - T.L. 7908-P

Harriet C. Mackay school certificates

Item consists of two oversized certificates presented to Harriet Cotsford Mackay, a student at South Park School, Victoria, in 1895. On September 18, she was awarded a diploma for her writing by the British Columbia Agricultural and Industrial Association at their 19th annual exhibition. On December 20, she was awarded her high school entrance certificate by the Superintendent of Education.

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

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