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The item consists of draft notes presumably prepared by a member (not identified) of the Royal Commission on Indian Affairs for the Province of British Columbia (McKenna-McBride Royal Commission). The notes are not dated by year, but are thought to have been written in 1914. The address for C.O. Marston in Alert Bay appears on the first page.

The notes refer to the Kwawkewlth Agency region (northern Vancouver Island) and refer to six tribes, which are not always clearly identified in the notes. Varying information is provided for each tribe and may include the name of the chief, population and demographics information, employment and economic activities, customs, acreage and reserve allotments, land use, and discussions relating to education, medical care, and relations with Indian Agents (primarily William May Halliday).

Item consists of one letter (copy) addressed to Minister of the Interior, Dr. Roche, prepared by the Indian Rights Association of British Columbia in 1915 at Spences Bridge. The letter is a response to 1914 Order-in-Council (P.C. 0751-1914). Page 5 lists 38 individuals (chiefs and delegates) and their associated tribes who are the signatories, as well as William H. Sanford and J.A. Teit as witnesses.

Item consists of a petition to authorities in London prepared for Cowichan Tribe regarding Cowichan possession of their land. The petition cites and quotes at length the royal proclamation of King George III of 1763 recognizing title to the land. The petition was likely prepared by Arthur O'Meara and Charles Tate.

Item consists of one handwritten document addressed to the Superintendent General of Indian Affairs (I.W. Powell) and signed by members of Songhees First Nation. It is dated February 7, 1881. The signatories are: Chish; Koo-lai-mult; Koo-lai-sa lue; Hul tsai mult; Quoss l sits; Whe-nook; Lipp; Sala-hala-noo; Louis (Noo-noo-wha-nuk); Ai-Whin; Ka-wai-tsim; Qua-mi-ai; Hoo-tihwi-ai; Shoto-hoom; Henry (Sauk); Tomaikh; Tse-al-ton; Tchillack; Hltahulto; Tshenal klum; Teeai[t or l]ou; Se-ol-sut; Shil-uh (Jimmy); Yallelth; Dick (Hai-tsa-kanum).

The item consists of a two page memorandum of co-operation dated July 10 1972. The memorandum is signed by Premier W.A.C. Bennett and Washington State Governor Daniel J. Evans and is an agreement to protect the common water boundary consisting of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Strait of Georgia, Puget Sound and their adjacent waters from the dangers of oil spills.

The item consists of a colour slide taken around 1950 by Kenneth Katzalay. The photograph is of Joe Prokopchuk, better known as Yukon Joe, with his pack dogs. The photograph was taken somewhere on the John Hart highway, north of Prince George.

The item consists of a colour slide taken around 1950 by Kenneth Katzalay. The photograph is of Joe Prokopchuk, better known as Yukon Joe, with his pack dogs. The photograph was taken somewhere on the John Hart highway, north of Prince George.

This photograph was taken by Mrs. K. Bloomquist on Lyle St., Esquimalt, B.C. in 1938 and shows in years: 87, the late John Dean, 96 year old Donnigan and 81 years ?

The item consists of a photograph taken around 1896 by the Winnipeg photographic company Steel & Co. The photograph shows a group of workmen outside the smelter at Pilot Bay, B.C.

The item consists of a colour slide taken in July 1957 by Gaylord Villers, Sr. The photograph is of Joe Prokopchuk's pack dogs on the side of the road. The photograph was taken during a family holiday on the Alaska Highway, where the family encountered Yukon Joe and asked to take his photograph.

The item consists of a colour slide taken in July 1957 by Gaylord Villers, Sr. The photograph is of Joe Prokopchuk, better known as Yukon Joe, with his pack dogs. The photograph was taken during a family holiday on the Alaska Highway, where the family encountered Yukon Joe and asked to take his photograph.

The item consists of a colour slide taken in July 1957 by either Gaylord Villers, Sr. or Gaylord Villers, Jr. The photograph is of Joe Prokopchuk, better known as Yukon Joe, standing next to the Villers' family car. The photograph was taken during a family holiday on the Alaska Highway, where the family encountered Yukon Joe and asked to take his photograph.

The item is a black and white photograph of the Children's Aid Society School in Vancouver in 1912. The photo shows Eva von Agnes Neiley and her Junior room students.

The item is a black and white photograph of the Children's Aid Society School in Vancouver in 1912. The photo shows Principal Sheepy along with her Senior room students.

The item is a b&w photograph taken in September 1915, showing the Robson to Astoria party in their canoe. From left to right: J.P. Forde, Chief of expedition; G.B. Forde, son of J.P. Forde and F.P. Armstrong, assistant.

The item is a b&w photograph taken in 1915. It show the rock formations at Little Dalles on the Columbia River.

The item is a b&w photograph taken in 1915. It shows the expedition canoe on the Columbia River, at Little Dalles.

The item is a b&w photograph taken in 1915 showing the Upper Kettle Falls on the Columbia River.

The item is a b&w photograph from 1915. It shows the lower end of Little Dalles on the Columbia River.

The item is a b&w photograph showing the east channel of Kettle Falls, Washington.

The item is a b&w photograph taken in 1915. It shows the Rock Island rapids in the Columbia River.

The item is a b&w photograph taken in 1915. It shows the Driftwood Islands in the Columbia. River.

The item is a b&w photograph taken in 1915. It shows Whirlpool Canyon in the Columbia River.

The item is a panorama made of two b&w white photographs showing the Grand Rapids on the Columbia River.