Showing 1459 results

archival descriptions
Morris' letters to Rose
CA JHS A.2014.007-002 · Series · 1911, 1921
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

Series consists of love letters written from Morris to Rose during 1921. Also includes discussion of Morris' law practice and his work with various Jewish organizations in Vancouver.

Death and burial records

Series consists of death and burial records of Chinese persons in Victoria, BC. Beginning in 1903, Chinese persons were buried at the Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point in Oak Bay. The series consists of the the following record types:

Medical certificates of death, issued under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, for Chinese persons in Victoria. Information collected on death certificate includes: name of deceased, age of deceased, sex of deceased, date of examination, location of examination, cause of death, examiner's name, profession and residence. Entries are in English

Burial permits, in most cases attached to death certificates. Information collected on permit includes: registration number, name of deceased, age in years and months, where born, where died, date of death, day and hour of burial, cemetery row and lot numbers, name of undertaker, burial fee, cause of death and attending physician. Information in English and Chinese, including additional personal information in Chinese, such as more detail about birthplace.

Burial permits issued by the Chinese Benevolent Cemetery Company are addressed to the Caretaker of the Chinese Benevolent Cemetery, also indicate the hour burial is to take place, and are signed by the President.

Programmes
Series · 1922-1924
Part of Delta Agricultural Society fonds

Series consists of programmes published by the Delta Agricultural Society for stock shows and agricultural fairs held at the Ladner Fair Grounds (Paterson Park). Programmes contain lists of rules and regulations, categories, and prize amounts for entries.

Delta Agricultural Society
Health Committee minutes
CA SMA 2007-152-4 · Series · 1915 - 1925
Part of Saanich Council and committee minutes

Series consists of the minutes of the Health Committee, 1915-1925. The first volume (1915-1920) includes a history of the local branch of the Victorian Order of District Nurse[s] for Saanich, as well as the minutes of their first meeting. Some minutes are taken by Advisory Board Member Mrs. Maude Hall. The second volume (1920-1925) includes statistical and financial reports, as well as minutes of the meetings of the Board of Management, Saanich War Memorial Health Centre.

Ledgers
CA UNBC 2000.15-2000.15.1 · Series · 1894 - 1926
Part of Bullion Mines collection

Series consists of 6 ledgers which record expenses for the mine and various other company owned premises in town.

Reference material
CA PMRCA 09 · Series · 1926
Part of Robert F. Smith fonds

Series consists of The United Church of Canada Forms of Service (1926) that Smith’s grandfather, Rev. Robert Smith, used during his ministry.

Fishermen's records
Series · 1903-1926
Part of Brunswick Cannery (Canoe Pass) fonds

Series consists of records generated by cannery workers and fishermen at Brunswick Cannery in the course of purchasing supplies at the cannery store and delivering their fish catch to the cannery. Individual workers kept running accounts at the cannery store for the purchase of food, clothing, hardware, and other sundries, recording the purchases in small notebooks (account books). The series contains records such as: counter check books used as receipts for fish brought to Brunswick Cannery and fish tally receipts. The records include bound form books (Lovell's Counter Check Books) and loose pages from some that record such information as type and number of fish received, the fishermen's name or initials, the number of the boat, and the amount paid for the fish.

Brunswick Cannery (Canoe Pass, B.C.)
Stock registry
NWMA E2 · Series · 1904-1927
Part of Alfred W. McLeod Ltd. fonds

Series consists of records that pertain to the issuance of shares to investors. The series contains one registry book.

Correspondence
Series · 1900-1927
Part of Brunswick Cannery (Canoe Pass) fonds

Series consists of circulars, letters, telegram and memos received by F. G. Bell in his capacity as general manager of Brunswick Cannery. Correspondence is about government regulations; policy and procedures, and operational inquiries and directives received from the head office of B.C. Packers Association; and inquiries from suppliers. Circulars from the Fraser River Canners' Association may have been received by Mr. Bell as President of the Anglo American Canning Co.

Brunswick Cannery (Canoe Pass, B.C.)
Legal records
Series · 1897-1927
Part of Brunswick Cannery (Canoe Pass) fonds

Series consists of provincial and municipal licenses allowing the operation of Brunswick Cannery at Canoe Pass, gill-net licenses, court summons between the cannery and fishermen for monies owed and information about licenses granted to fishermen. The series also includes contracts signed between the cannery and fishermen that oblige the fisherman to sell his catch to Brunswick Cannery in return for rent of equipment and/or an agreed price for fish, and a contract signed between an agent and the cannery for the supply of skilled labour under the "Chinese Contract" system.

Brunswick Cannery (Canoe Pass, B.C.)
Photographs
NWMA IH 1997.47-F · Series · 1927-[199-?]
Part of Harry Chapman family fonds

This series includes photographs and slides taken by the family and studio portraits of family members. The majority of the images are from Nina and Harry's travels in the 1960's and 1970's, including images of them and their travel companions in England, the Rocky Mountains and Alberta, Victoria and various places in the United States. The series also includes images of the family and their house in New Westminster, events and locations in New Westminster, family member's involvement with community organizations, and school class pictures.

Petitions and consecrations

Series consists of instruments of consecration. Includes petitions and consecrations for Cowichan Cemetery; Nanaimo, St. Paul; North Saanich, Holy Trinity; Quamichan, St. Peter; Saanich Cemetery; Sandwick, St. Andrew; Victoria, Christ Church Cathedral; Victoria, St. James, James Bay; Victoria, St. John the Divine; Victoria, St. Luke, Cedar Hill; Victoria, St. Paul, Esquimalt and naval cemetery.

Reference material
Series · 1907-1929
Part of Brunswick Cannery (Canoe Pass) fonds

Series consists of ephemera used by cannery owners and employees at the Brunswick Cannery in the course of purchasing equipment, supplies and machinery for the cannery. Much of the material are in the forms of catalogues, pamphlets and guides used to help operate and maintain the Brunswick Cannery and machinery within.

Brunswick Cannery (Canoe Pass, B.C.)
Carney W. Ferry material
CA UNBC 2000.8-2000.8.2 · Series · 1917-1930
Part of Ferry family fonds

Series consists of three booklets and one photograph relating to Mr. Carney Ferry.

Ferry, Carney W.
Financial records
Series · 1891-1930
Part of Brunswick Cannery (Canoe Pass) fonds

Series consists of invoices, receipts, lists of outstanding accounts, ledgers, bank statements, and daily pack reports, largely resulting form the operation of Brunswick Cannery, 1898-1930, as well as the Anglo American Cannery, 1986 to 1902. Invoices include billings from suppliers in Vancouver and New Westminster as well as local suppliers of groceries, lumber, hardware, etc. in Port Guichon and Ladner, and from local individuals. The invoices show changes in canning techniques, for example, invoices from the American Can Company for new types of can. Brunswick Cannery also received memorandums of debits and credits assigned to the cannery for supplies received from and traded to sister canneries and the head office of B.C. Packers. The ledgers are in the form of Net Books and contain information pertaining to fishermen and cannery workers who have accounts with the cannery for boats, equipment, food and supplies.

Series includes receipts for moneys paid by the British Columbia Packers Association to persons to fish, wages, and work done, and to persons and companies for goods and services supplied to Brunswick Cannery. Hand written entries give names of those receiving money, the amount, and the type of work done, and therefore supply personnel information. Other incomplete sets of records include lists of debts owed to the Association by its employees, bank statements, and daily reports of pack.

Brunswick Cannery (Canoe Pass, B.C.)
Lady Aberdeen ephemera
NWMA MSS 001-K · Series · 1893 - 1931
Part of New Westminster Council of Women fonds

Series consists of items related to Lady Aberdeen, the creator of the Council of Women. Items included are a history of the Council of Women, correspondence from Lady Aberdeen, and published material created by Lady Aberdeen.

Re-string Pearls
CA VERN MS 300-005 · Series · 1929-1932
Part of Jacques Jewellers fonds

Series consists of records detailing restringing of pearl jewellery. Records are intermixed between three ledgers that also contain shop history of clock repairs and watch sales. Date sequences are out of order in the ledgers.

Tax sales
CRICH 84 · Series · 1917-1933
Part of City of Richmond fonds

Series consists of correspondence, receipt books and forms including notice to registrar of titles, purchaser's certificates, notices to persons having registered interest, and certificates of post office registration, as well as other documents relating to the tax sale. The notice to registrar contains a description of the land, the assessed parties, the purchaser and the sale price.

Richmond (B.C.). Treasury and Financial Services
Income debentures
NWMA D2 · Series · 1934
Part of Alfred W. McLeod Ltd. fonds

Series consists of records that pertain to the issue of debentures to investors. Series consists of income debentures in denominations of $100.00 and $500.00 dollars. They are filed by investor name. Series contains debenture certificates.

1934 British Empire Games
NWMA IH 1994.76-A · Series · 1934
Part of Noel Oxenbury fonds

The 1934 British Empire Games were the second of what is now known as the Commonwealth Games. They were held at the White City Stadium in London, England from August 4–11, 1934, apart from the cycling at Fallowfield Stadium, Manchester, and the swimming, which took place at the Empire Pool in Wembley. Seventeen national teams took part, including the Irish Free State.This series consists of photographs, programmes, a certificate, correspondence, and miscellaneous items related to the 1934 British Empire Games.

Newspaper clippings
CA UNBC 2000.18-2000.18.1 · Series · 1934-1935
Part of Noel Humphreys collection

Series consists of one file of newspaper clippings concerning the Oxford University expedition to Ellesmere Land in 1934 – 1935.