Pioneers--British Columbia--Vancouver Island

"British Columbia Gems of the Year 1883"; composite photo made from the children's portraits taken the previous year, at centre are the Gems of 1881 and 1882.

C-07409
Item
1884

Part of Todd, Gillespie family fonds

This "Gem" from photographer Hannah Maynard’s “Gems of British Columbia" series appears to have been created for 1883. The work includes child and baby portraits taken in previous years and features the portrait of a child from the pioneering Spotts family. Located beside the left flag in the centre of the work, it is likely “Cecillia Spotts”.

Several of the Spotts family children were photographed by Victoria-based Hannah Maynard of Mrs. R. Maynard's Photographic Gallery, including “Cecillia Spotts” and “Percy Spotts.” The Alexander and likely Barnswell families, also appear to have been clients of the Maynard Studio and represent other pioneering Black families of Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

Maynard, Hannah (Hatherly)

Doorway and inset wooden panelling; George H. Aylard's residence "Stonehaven", 625 Elliot Street, Victoria; just prior to being demolished

C-02640
Item
27 Apr 1965

Part of Archives visual records collection

Double pocket-doors and inset panelling; ceiling moulding also visible; George H. Aylard's residence "Stonehaven", 625 Elliot Street, Victoria; just prior to being demolished

C-02652
Item
27 Apr 1965

Part of Archives visual records collection

Group taken during Pioneer Reunion, May 10, 1924

J-05190
Item
10 May 1924

Part of Archives visual records collection

Item consists of one group portrait of unidentified women and men posed on the lawn of the B.C. Parliament Buildings (Legislature). Bystanders and cars are visible to the left and right. The Empress Hotel and Canadian Pacific Railway terminal are visible in the distance.

"A.H. Maynard Pioneer Photographer of B.C." is captioned on the bottom centre-right of the photograph.