The fonds consists of records created and collected by the Sealeigh Park Strata Development Corporation and two subsidiaries: the Adams Road Development Water Utility and the Sealeigh Park Water Users Society. The records contain legal and financial documents, minutes and memoranda, maps, plans, reports and collected reference materials.
Sealeigh Park Strata Development CorporationThe collection consists of six series of papers, photographs and artefacts amassed by the Morishita family. The first series consists of papers and artefacts belonging to the patriarch of the family, Teiji Morishita. The second series consists of papers and artefacts belonging to Teiji's wife, Sawa Morishita. The third series consists of papers and artefacts amassed while the Morishitas (with the Ebisuzakis) ran the Ebisuzaki Shoten (store) at 337 Powell Street in Vancouver, BC. The fourth series consists of family photographs and artefacts belonging to the Morishita family. The fifth series consists of papers and artefacts belonging to the Morishita children. And the sixth series consists of papers and artefacts belonging to the Ebisuzaki family.
Fonds consists of ten photograph albums compiled and annotated by May Ellingsen. The albums contain both original and reproduced photographs of Cortes Island and nearby islands, including Twin Islands and Hernando Island. They are accompanied by captions and additional textual information such as pre-emption records, reminiscences and newspaper clippings. Most of the photographs date from the early decades of the 20th century, depicting homes and buildings, pioneer families, community activities, schools, wharves, boats, logging and marine activity. Fonds consists of two series: Series 1 (The May Ellingsen Historic Photograph Collection, Vol. 1-9, Accession 2004.002) and Series 2 (The Manson Family Album, Accession 2004.003).
Ellingsen, MayThe fonds consists of material relating to the company's development of the British Properties (Capilano Estates), and Park Royal Shopping Centre. The majority of the material is photographs documenting the original construction, expansion, and many activities of Park Royal. The fonds also includes four scrapbooks documenting events and press coverage, with sample advertisements for Park Royal.
The fonds is arranged into the following series:
Series 1: Photographs
Series 2: Scrapbooks
Fonds consists of the textual records of Lakeside Orchards Improvement District from 1960–1987. Includes history, prospectus, by-laws, minutes, correspondence, financial records, legal records, reports, certificates of title, petitions, questionnaires, lists, lot ownership records, publications, maps, and clippings.
Lakeside Orchards Improvement DistrictThe fonds is divided into one series and contains a promotional directory.
Big Shuswap Tourism CommitteeThe fonds consists predominantly of photographs of, and advertisements for, houses and properties sold by Riddell Realty.
Riddell RealtyThe title is based on the contents of the fonds. It is divided into two series: correspondence and print samples.
Marshall, D. F.The fonds consists of records relating to the life of W.A.C. Bennett. Documented are his personal life, business ventures, community service, club affiliations, and political activities, including his terms as Member of the Legislative Assembly for South Okanagan, and as Premier of British Columbia.
Personal records consist of early correspondence and household records, as well as material which documents W.A.C. Bennett's association with freemasonry and his fundraising activities with organizations such as the Salvation Army.
Business records consist of material relating to Bennett Hardware, Bennett’s Stores, and Calona Wines.
Political records refer to Bennett's tenure as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for South Okanagan, as Premier and as leader of the Opposition. Also relevant are records referring to the passage of a number of Municipal Acts and Bennett’s relationship with Federal politics.
Records include correspondence, advertisements, minutes, annual reports, telegrams, itineraries, schedules, financial statistics, financial statements, petitions, questionnaires, resolutions, reports, speeches, press releases, proposals, maps, plans, charts, file notes, memoranda, newspaper clippings, scrap books, ephemera, photographs, audio recordings, film reels, and video cassettes.
Bennett, W.A.C.The fonds is divided into four series and consists of annual reports, an agenda, and newsletters. Title based on the contents.
Salmon Arm Savings and Credit UnionFonds consists of records made and received by Cliff Lloyd in his role as a professor. Includes correspondence, publications, research proposals, course materials and other documents.
Lloyd, CliffFonds consists of records, published material, radio agreements and licensing, and other papers pertaining to Okanagan Broadcasters and CKOV radio station in Kelowna in particular. Includes: Okanagan Country magazine with feature stories on CKOV, J.W.B. Browne, and Jim Browne Jr.; CKOV publications, lexicon, and newspaper articles; CKOV history; radio rates and news broadcast; listener correspondence; Prospectus, Letter of Operation Details, Financial Records; lease and agreement papers; application for FM license; framed papers and certificates; "Imagine Please: Early Radio Broadcasting in B.C."; "Birth of Radio in Canada; Signed On"; "The C.A.B. Story"; "Canadian Radio Yearbook 1946"; minute books; corporation record book. Fonds also includes 7 photo albums and scrapbooks. See complete listing and description of the Jamie Browne file on document included in the file. Fonds has been arranged into 10 series. They include 1) CKOV history; 2) Legal documents 1931-1965; 3) Financial statements 1934, 1937, 1938, 1955, 1965; 4) Correspondence 1935-1941; 5) Minutes of staff meetings 1947-1949; 6) Radio scripts 1933, 1934, 1950; 7) Letters and poems from CKOV listeners 1956-1959; 8) March of Dimes and Rivers of Milk programs 1942; 9) Ephemera: 10) Audio Cassettes.
CKOV (Radio station : Kelowna, B.C.)The fonds consists of records relating to running the Canadian Government Grain Elevator in Prince Rupert. It includes correspondence, lease agreements between Shell Oil and the Minister of Trade for 1947, 1949, and 1951 (copies), a lease agreement between the Minister of Agriculture for Canada and Armour Salvage (1l949 Limited (1971), a list of salary ranges, list of firms in Prince Rupert (1940), minutes (1968), and plans (copies).
Canadian Government Grain ElevatorThe series consists of records of Jack Burns and the Burns family, including miscellaneous real estate documents, family correspondence, and biographical information.
The fonds is divided into 30 series and consists of business accounts and building plans related to Henry Ivens Harper and his life in Salmon Arm. Title based on the contents of the fonds.
Harper Honey FamilyThe fonds takes its name from the content. The fonds is divided into 18 series and includes the constitution, annual financial statements, balance sheets, and documents related to the running of the Tappen and District Credit Union.
Tappen and District Credit UnionFonds consists of the textual records of William A. Andrews from 1919-1967. Includes certificate, personal documents, and publications.
Andrews, William A.Fonds consists of 7 Junior Chamber of Commerce of Canada National Awards Contest scrapbooks. The scrapbooks contain newspaper articles on Kelowna and the Jaycees, Lady of the Lake Pageant; photographs, correspondence, Reports to Presidents, brochures about the City of Kelowna and the Jaycee Creed. Ephemera includes The Buzzer newsletters,and a Longs Super Drugs calendar 1965. Wooden cover scrapbook of photographs includes photographs of signs Welcoming You to Kelowna and signs saying "Japs Go Home". Also includes photographs of The Junior Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention in Penticton 1944; the Jay Bee Hike up Terrace Mountain June 1944; and the building and the Lady of The Lake performance on the 1945 Beauty Barge. Fonds consists of 3 series: 1) Junior of Chamber of Commerce of Canada National Awards Contest scrapbooks for Tourism Promotion 1949; Unit Constitution 1957-1958; Outstanding Jaycees 1960-1961; Public Relations 1961-1962; Community Betterment 1961-1962; Outstanding Junior Chamber 1961-1962; 2) scrapbook of photographs; 3) Ephemera 1963-1965.
Kelowna Junior Chamber of CommerceFonds consists of 56 diaries recording Capes' daily activities. Diaries contain a number of leaflets and programmes of events in the Courtenay area.
Capes, GeoffreyThe fonds consists of records relating to the personal and professional life of William James Turnbull, owner and operator of the West Vancouver Lumber Company Limited. The material consists of newspaper clippings, legal agreements, correspondence, patent documents, promotional material, photographs, postcards, technical drawings, name tag, and patent number labels.
The fonds is arranged in the following series:
Series 1: Personal life
Series 2: West Vancouver Lumber Company Limited
Series 3: Indoor curling game and company
The fonds consists of materials relating to the business activities of William Gale, mortgage broker. The material is contained in one binder and includes mortgage books, correspondence, letters of employment, a map, photographs, an article by William Gale, and several newspaper advertisements relating to residential areas in West Vancouver.
Gale, WilliamThe fonds consists of various store inventories, correspondence, receipts, statements, invoices, and some ephemera.
People's Store (Webster's Corner, B.C.)The fonds consists of 9 account ledgers, an agreement for a Right-of-Way, and a sale of property. Title is based on the contents of the fonds.
The fonds is divided into two series.
Front Street Grocery and ConfectioneryThe fonds is divided into 19 series and consists of business and personal accounts related to running the Shuswap Narrows Lodge and life in Salmon Arm. Title based on the contents of the fonds.
Shuswap Narrows LodgeThe Hunter Brothers Ltd. collection contains documents from 1895-1959, and is arranged in the following order:
- History
- Correspondence
- Financial Records
- Legal Records
- Publications
- Lists
- Ephemera
- Clippings