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Ernest Crocker fonds

  • PR-1348
  • Fonds
  • 1902-1946

The fonds notably consists of military-related content from the early 1900s until the 1940s. Pre-WW1 photographs include a limited amount of photographs relating to the Canadian Militia. Photographs taken during the First World War including most departures of troops by ship from Victoria and other departures by train from Vancouver and Vernon. There are also images of numerous B.C. training camps which cover topics from training exercises, inspections, mascots and portraiture. For material covering the inter-war and Second World War, images are predominantly of ceremonies, visiting military dignitaries as well as of graduations and groups of soldiers who trained at the Officer’s Training Centre in Gordon Head. There are also photographs of the Women’s Army Corps and of various legions following the end of World War II.
The next largest group of photographs is a collection of city views, natural landscapes and other tourist-centric photography which Crocker used to make postcards which he sold. These cover large Canadian cities but also various stops along the CPR route through the Rocky Mountains, as well as other locations on Vancouver Island, across BC and down the west coast of the United States and even Mexico.
Other potential series in the Ernest Crocker fonds include portraiture, tableaux vivants, Royal Visits, celebrations and parades, and sporting events.
Also included is some ephemera, Trio postcards, correspondence, sales receipts, and an embossed seal with the Trio stamp.

The collection is presently arranged by size and to some extent format. Containers are not organized by date nor by topic and appear to be mixed throughout the collection. The majority of photographic records appear to have been created in Victoria and the surrounding area, with additional photographic records covering Vancouver Island, the British Columbia Interior, Winnipeg, Toronto, London UK, California, U.S.A., and Mexico.

Crocker, Ernest William Albert

Ernest Crocker photos and ephemera

The series consists of an assortment of over 600 black and white photos and negatives, largely attributed to Ernest Crocker. Many of these are of familiar Crocker themes, such as World War One, houses and buildings in Victoria, portraits of families and individuals, as well as scenic photos, taken largely on Vancouver Island, but also British Columbia as well as overseas. In addition, there is some ephemera in the form of postcards, advertising brochures, correspondence to Ernest Crocker, sales receipts with regards his many clients who purchased his photos, as well as his price lists. Within the series is the embossed metal stamp for 'Trio'.

Other material within the series consists of items that was apparently collected by Crocker during his lifetime. This includes correspondence and postcards, photos by other photographers, and a piece of artwork by John P. Peters.

Given the large volume of other Crocker material in this fonds, it is possible that there are duplicates of some of his photos (notably those relating to WW1), within this series. There is also material that is unique, however, such as the 'Trio' stamp, his correspondence, and order slips.

The dates of the series are from 1887 to around the end of World War 2 in 1945.

Chinese Labour Corps aboard M.S. Dollar

Chinese Labour Corps aboard M.S. Dollar

Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps aboard the M.S. Dollar as they prepare to depart William Head Quarantine Station toward their native China. On the second floor deck there is a group of Canadian soldiers and/or British soldiers who will accompany the men on their voyage.

Bird's-eye view of William Head camp

Bird's-eye view of William Head camp

Photograph depicts a view of the William Head Quarantine Station, sometimes called the William Head camp or the Chinese Repatriation camp. The many tents were brought for additional living quarters at William Head to accommodate the high number of Chinese Labour Corps men passing through.

M.S. Dollar leaves William Head

M.S. Dollar leaves William Head

Photograph depicts the M.S. Dollar departing William Head, B.C. with a large group of Chinese Labour Corps men. The boat is en route to China to drop off the men following their service in the Great War.

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head

Photograph depicts thousands of men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head Quarantine Station. The site was also known as William Head Camp or later the Chinese Repatriation Camp. Standing in front of the group are the officers of the camp, including Major Frank Basil Edwards at the forefront.

Chinese Labour Corps playing volleyball

Chinese Labour Corps playing volleyball

Photograph depicts a group of Chinese men from the Chinese Labour Corps playing volleyball on the grounds of William Head Quarantine Station (also sometimes referred to as William Head Camp or the Chinese Repatriation Camp). They are supervised by an officer and another person.

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head

Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head camp during a stop on their voyage home to China following the Great War. The tents where men were quartered are viewable in the background. A few soldiers, members of the guard, can be seen in the photo patrolling the area.

Chinese Labour Corps photographs

The Chinese Labour Corps photographs sub-series contains images of Chinese labourers who were brought from China by the British forces during the First World War to help clear battlefields, unload supplies and dig trenches.

The photographs were taken at William Head, British Columbia where a quarantine station was established to clear international ships entering and leaving Canada’s west coast. This was done to contain the spread of illnesses but sometimes ships were held due to military and transport reasons.
The photographs were taken in 1918 as Chinese labourers passed through William Head Camp on their way to France and in 1920 as they were returning to China. The photographs show life at William Head during this time and feature the over-crowded tent area where labourers slept, as well as some activities they did to help pass the time (such as volleyball, games, visiting the YMCA, cooking etc.). Many photographs also show to embarkation process on the M.S. Dollar and HMS Empress of Asia.

Finally, the photographs also feature the staff and military officials who were in charge of the camp during this time. This includes the camp commandant Major Frank Basil Edwards.

Chinese Labour Corps boarding M.S. Dollar

Chinese Labour Corps boarding M.S. Dollar

Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps boarding the M.S. Dollar. These men are returning home to their native China following their service in the Great War. Also in the picture are a few soldiers from the Canadian Army who supervise the operation.

Chinese Labour Corps; boarding ship.

Chinese Labour Corps; boarding ship.

Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps boarding the M.S. Dollar at William Head, B.C. These men are on their way to back to their native China following service in the Great War.

Military officers of William Head Quarantine Station

Military officers of William Head Quarantine Station

Photograph depicts a group of military officers at William Head Quarantine Station. These men were probably appointed to the clearing station to help organize the Chinese Labour Corps as they passed through on their journeys from China to Europe and back again. According to notes left by the photographer, the man sitting at the centre of the photo is likely camp commandant Major Frank Basil Edwards.

M.S. Dollar leaves William Head

M.S. Dollar leaves William Head

Photograph depicts the M.S. Dollar departing William Head, B.C. with a large group of Chinese Labour Corps men. The boat is en route to China to drop off the men following their service in the Great War.

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head camp

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head camp

Photograph depicts thousands of men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head Quarantine Station. The site was also known as William Head Camp or later the Chinese Repatriation Camp. In the back of the image, several canvas tents are set up. Thousands of men had to stay in these tents as the actual buildings at the station were not large enough to accommodate the high numbers of Chinese men who passed through on their way from China to Europe and back again.

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head camp

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head camp

Photograph depicts thousands of men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head Quarantine Station. The site was also known as William Head Camp or later the Chinese Repatriation Camp. In the back of the image, several canvas tents are set up. Thousands of men had to stay in these tents as the actual buildings at the station were not large enough to accommodate the high numbers of Chinese men who passed through on their way from China to Europe and back again.

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head Camp

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head Camp

Photograph depicts thousands of men from the Chinese Labour Corps at the quarantine station and camp at William Head. It is unclear if they have just arrived or are preparing to leave the camp to return home to China.

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