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Colonial correspondence : correspondence of the Government of the Colony of Vancouver Island, 1849-1866 and of the Government of the Colony of British Columbia, 1858-1871

  • GR-1372
  • Series
  • 1852-1872

GR-1372 is an artificial series, created by the Provincial Archives of British Columbia in the 1920s and 1930s from records of the governments of the Colony of Vancouver Island (1849-1866), the Colony of British Columbia (1858-1866) and the United Colony of British Columbia (1866-1871). The records, consisting of correspondence inward to and among officials and departments, were originally organized more or less chronologically as records of the department or agency to which they were sent, e.g. Colonial Secretary, Attorney-General, Commissioner of Land and Works, etc. Letters when received were logged into a register and assigned sequential numbers with the last two numbers of the year appended, creating the file number, e.g. 105/62. Some of these registers still exist, e.g. GR-0625. The correspondence was often accompanied by enclosures such as reports, sketches and maps which were considered part of the file.

Sometime during the 1920s and 1930s, Archives staff undertook to re-organize these records into a single alphabetical series organized primarily by the name of the originating office or sender (road tolls and petitions are notable exceptions). Formerly separate records were intermingled and the original order was lost. The records were indexed using new file numbers assigned for that purpose. These are the F numbers written in red crayon on the records. Starting with the number 1, each folder of records in the new alphabetical sequence was assigned a number as well as the individual files (items) within that folder, e.g. F33/1.

It appears that later insertions into the alpha sequence, after the initial assignment of numbers, were dealt with by using letters (e.g. F85a, F85b), or a number in parentheses (e.g. F79(1), F80a(1)). When an F file required more than one folder, either letters were added to subsequent folders, (e.g. F102, F102a, F102b) or numbers in parentheses were used (e.g. F142b(1), F142b(2)). The F numbers on the documents, however, were not affected by the change in numbering as they formed one continuous sequence (e.g. F102, files 1-9; F102a, files 10-22; F102b, files 23-30b).

Some of the correspondence was transcribed by Archives staff. These typed transcripts are either in the file folders together with the originals or in a separate file folder following the file folder with the originals. Most of the transcripts were not microfilmed and consequently do not appear on the microfilm reels. The records were microfilmed 1978-1980.

See attached finding aid for more information about the history, contents, and indexing of this collection.

Provincial Archives of British Columbia

Premiers' papers

  • GR-1222
  • Series
  • 1917-1952

This series contains official reports and correspondence accumulated during the administrations of Premiers Tolmie, Pattullo, Hart, and Johnson. It includes Departmental, General, and Federal files, plus separate series of documents on Pacific Great Eastern Railway (1917-1945). It also includes applications for employment, petitions, press releases, speeches, and vouchers.

The records which comprise this unit were stored for many years in a maintenance shop adjacent to the Parliament Buildings. Storage conditions were less than ideal and in 1982 arrangements were made with the Premier's Office' to transfer the records to the Provincial Archives. It was a signal event, for the records provide documentation on virtually all facets of provincial life over a thirty-five year period. Additionally, the documents which make up GR-1222 provide a valuable record of the administrations of Premiers Tolmie (1928-1933), Pattullo (1933-1941), Hart (1941-1947) and Johnson (1947-1952). The records fall into three main categories or series, namely Departmental files, Federal files, and General files.

British Columbia. Premier

Nanaimo waste book

The series consists of a waste or account book, kept at Fort Nanaimo between 1854 and 1861. There are entries concerning supplies for individual employees as well as supplies listed for general labour for November 1854. There are inventories made in October of each year from 1855 to 1861, consisting of lists of stock, supplies, livestock and furniture as well as lumber, coal, fur and cash information.

Nanaimo correspondence : James Dougas - Joseph W. McKay

  • A/C/20.1 N15
  • Series
  • 1936 (originally created Aug. 1852 - Sep. 1853)
  • Part of Fort Nanaimo fonds

The series consists of a bound, typed, transcript copy of a letter book kept by Joseph W. McKay at Fort Nanaimo, 1852-1853. The letters are between McKay and James Douglas, who was based at Fort Victoria. The first letter in the book is dated August 24, 1852 and is from Douglas who directed McKay to proceed to Wentuhuysen Inlet, commonly known as Nanymo Bay, to formally take possession of the coal beds on behalf of the Hudson's Bay Company. The correspondence then continues between the two men until September 27, 1853 and is mostly concerned with the coal mining operations taking place. Missing letters, most notably the section from November 6, 1852 to April 4, 1853, are listed with a note from Judge Howay explaining that "the letters were left blank in the original book, it evidently having been Mr. McKay's intention to copy them later."

Nanaimo journal

  • A/C/20.1 N15.2
  • Series
  • 1936 (originally created Aug. 1855 - Mar. 1857)
  • Part of Fort Nanaimo fonds

The series consists of a bound, typed, transcript copy of a journal kept by Captain Charles Edward Stuart at Fort Nanaimo, 1855-1857. Stuart kept daily notes on the weather, details of ships and people arriving, and work taking place. Most of the entries are brief but many are longer with more detailed information about events happening in and around the Fort.

Correspondence outward : W.H. McNeill

The series consists of a volume of letterbook copies of outward correspondence kept by Captain W.H. McNeill while based at Fort Nisqually 1841-1842. Most of the letters are to John McLoughlin or James Douglas at Fort Vancouver and detail the work being carried out at Fort Nisqually along with requests for food and equipment. Other letters are to Captain James Scarborough directing the activities of the schooner Cadboro and to James Yale at Fort Langley.

The book also contains five letters from 1845 written from Sitka, New Archangel and Fort Stikine. They are to Captain Humphreys of the steamer Beaver, John McLoughlin and John Work regarding McNeill's dispute with Humphreys over transport to Fort Stikine. There is also a letter to the HBC committee in London regarding activity on the coast.

The second half of the volume has been flipped upside down and used for the writing of lines, presumably by a child practicing writing.

Correspondence outward

The series consists of correspondence out from Fort Vancouver, 1846-1848, signed by Peter Skene Ogden and James Douglas. The records consist of originals, borrowed transcripts and transcript copies. Almost all of the letters are addressed to Dr. W.F. Tolmie, at Fort Nisqually

Correspondence outward

The series consists of correspondence from Peter Skene Ogden at Fort Vancouver to W.F. Tolmie at Fort Nisqually, written between 1847 and 1848. Some of the letters are transcript copies only.

Correspondence outward

The series consists of correspondence outward written by Dugald Mactavish between 1854 and 1858 from Vancouver, Washington Territory. The letters are a mixture of original records and transcript copies from other sources. They are mostly written to W.F. Tolmie at Fort Nisqually and to Henry Peers or William Sinclair at Cowlitz Farm. The letters are primarily concerned with the sale and transport of goods between various forts but also touch on local events and news.

Hamilton Moffatt letter book

The series consists of a letter book of correspondence outward from Hamilton Moffatt to the Hudson's Bay Company Board of Management in Victoria and various other individuals. The book was kept by Moffatt during his time at several forts and contains details of fort activity.

Fort Rupert: March 28, 1857 - July 9, 1859; March 8, 1862 - May 26, 1863.
Fort Simpson: 1859 - April 9,1861; October 26, 1863 - October 24, 1865.
Fort Kamloops: March 30, 1866 - May 13, 1867.

Records of the Legislative Internship Programme

  • GR-3691
  • Series
  • 1979-1982

The series consists of records collected by Clarence Reser during his employment in the Office of the Legislative Internship Programme, and includes manuals, reports and correspondence.

The Program was established in January 1976, patterned after the Parliamentary Internship Program introduced in the Canadian House of Commons in 1969, enabling Canadian university graduates to supplement their academic training by observing the daily workings of the Legislature first-hand and by providing Members of the Legislative Assembly with additional assistance during the parliamentary session. The Program is sponsored by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

The fonds also includes photographs depicting legislative interns, circa. 1979, the B.C. Legislature and Members of the Legislative Assembly. Also included is a ceramic trivet depicting the Legislative Assembly buildings and commemorating the 23rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference, British Columbia tour, September 1977.

British Columbia. Legislative Assembly. Office of the Speaker

Donated Surplus: Being a Series of Autobiographical Essays

The series consists of a typescript copy of "Donated Surplus: Being a Series of Autobiographical Essays". They are reminiscences of Clive Cornish's boyhood in Vancouver, school days at Vernon Preparatory School (1920-1922), and early career as bank junior and clerk in salmon exporting house. Also contains sketch of his later career as chartered accountant and freelance writer. Includes memoir and autobiographical manuscript of the his father, Edgar Osman Cornish, a prominent salmon canneries exporter and commission agent.

Correspondence outward

The series consists of two letterbooks created by Archibald McDonald from April 1838 to August 1841 and from August 1841 to May 1842. The books contain McDonald's correspondence copies to Hudson's Bay Company officials and officers and relates to all aspects of the administration and operation of Fort Colvile.

Provincial Library correspondence

  • GR-0300
  • Series
  • 1942-1945

The series consists of correspondence created by the Provincial Library between 1942 and 1945 and contains requests for information necessary to military intelligence.

British Columbia. Legislative Library

Memorandum and auditor's report on Archives investigation

  • GR-0301
  • Series
  • 1931

This series consists of a memorandum to John Hosie, Provincial Archivist, enclosing a report of the Auditor of Revenue to the Comptroller General concerning an investigation of the Archives, dated 1931.

British Columbia. Legislative Library

Minutes of meetings of heads of departments with the Governor of Vancouver Island

  • GR-0303
  • Series
  • 1861-1864 [Photocopied 1977]

This series consists of 14 pages of photocopied minutes of meetings of heads of departments with the Governor of Vancouver Island, including the Attorney General, Colonial Secretary and Surveyor General. The records are dated between 12 August 1861 and 14 March 1864 and were photocopied around 1977.

Vancouver Island (Colony). Governor (1851-1864 : Douglas)

Provincial Library correspondence

  • GR-0320
  • Series
  • 1946

The series consists of correspondence between the Provincial Librarian and Mr. G. A. Bulhak concerning an exhibition of his photographs at the library.

British Columbia. Legislative Library

Returned Soldiers Aid Commission minute book and other material

  • GR-0321
  • Series
  • 1919-1927

This series consists of records of the Returned Soldiers Aid Commission, 1919-1927. Records include: a minute book of the commission, 1919-1920, including statement of expenditures and refunds; copies of orders-in-council dispensing grants for patriotic purposes, 1919-1923; and a report of a special committee of the House of Commons appointed in April 1924 to make an enquiry into an old age pension system Canada.

British Columbia. Returned Solders’ Aid Commission

Metlakatla Commission hearings

  • GR-0351
  • Series
  • 1884

This series consists of records of the Metlakatla (Metlakahtla) Commission Inquiry, including handwritten notes of evidence taken at hearings. Vol. 2, pp. 3-265, odd numbers only, is an emendation of the original notes in Vol. 1, pp. 3-113, odd numbers only.

British Columbia. Metlakatla Commission Inquiry [1884]

Notice of appeal of case (Gray et al v McCallum etc.)

  • GR-0355
  • Series
  • 1889-1894

This series consists of the notice of appeal for the case of Samuel Gray, John Gray and James Gray versus Arthur Edward McCallum, and by counter-claim, McCallum versus the Grays and Edward Mainwaring Johnson and the Ophir Bed Rock Flume Company (1894). Includes letter from John Gray to McCallum, Dec. 25, 1889.

British Columbia. Supreme Court (Victoria)

Register of cattle brands

  • GR-0411
  • Series
  • 1899-1908

Register of cattle brands in Cariboo district.

British Columbia. Dept. of Agriculture

Inspector of Fruit Pests letterbook

  • GR-0413
  • Series
  • 1908-1909

36 page letter book from the Inspector of Fruit Pests, 1908-1909.

British Columbia. Dept. of Agriculture. Inspector of Fruit Pests

Correspondence regarding gopher extermination bounty

  • GR-0416
  • Series
  • 1922-1923

This series consists of correspondence regarding the gopher extermination bounty from the Department of Agriculture, 1922-1923.

British Columbia. Dept. of Agriculture

Indexes to letters inward to the Superintendent of Police

  • GR-0425
  • Series
  • 1912-1922

This series consists of indexes to letters inward to the Superintendent of Police, 1912-1922. Volume 1 is arranged alphabetically by subject, volume 2 by place name.

British Columbia. Superintendent of Police

Requisition book

  • GR-0427
  • Series
  • 1863-1864

This series consists of a requisition book from the Colony of Vancouver Island Police and Prisons Department.

Vancouver Island (Colony). Police and Prisons Dept.

Rural district assessment forms and account books

  • GR-0453
  • Series
  • 1894-1897; 1906-1909; 1916-1919

The series consists of records created by the Dept. of Education and includes rural district assessment forms from 1906-1909. The series also contains various account books, including two from the Belgian Children's Relief Fund, 1916-1919, and one from the Education Office, 1894-1897.

British Columbia. Dept. of Education

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