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Work diaries
Series · 1940-1974
Part of John Christopherson fonds

Series consists of diaries written by Mr. Christopherson to record the daily total hours worked by himself and employees of the Boundary Bay plant, the amount of product processed, weather, and work done to manage the oyster beds. The diaries also record Mr. Christopherson's trips to other osyter operations at Comox, Pendrell Sounds, Ladysmith Harbour, among others.

Topical files
Series · 1947-1954
Part of T. Ellis Ladner fonds

Series consists of information collected and edited by T. Ellis Ladner on the early history of Delta. Series covers various individuals and early development of Delta.

Series · 1939-1971
Part of Edgar Dunning fonds

Series consists of a portion of the subscription and personnel records of The Optimist newspaper publishing business, largely from the 1940's. The series includes audited circulation records for The Optimist, 1951 to 1971, which were compiled by the Audit Bureau of Circulations in Chicago, Illinois.

Series · 1922-1981
Part of Edgar Dunning fonds

Series consists of programmes, pamphlets, forms, directories, letterheads, bound reports, tickets, announcements, and other material printed by The Optimist. Customers of The Optimist printing operation included the Corporation of Delta, Delta businesses, the Delta Agricultural Society and other non-profit organizations and private individuals. The printed material includes examples from other lower mainland presses. The Optimist was the main printer in Delta and Ladner, and the material collected in this series reflects the business, municipal and social activities and events of the day. The series also includes an order book for printing jobs done between 1955 and 1963, as well as a copy of the booklet "Tsawwassen Legends" published and printed by The Optimist.

Sound and moving images
Series · [1948-1968]
Part of Edgar Dunning fonds

Series contains one audio reel, twenty video reels, two Mini DV tapes, one DVD and one VHS. The audio reel features music for Christmas, and twenty video reels that depict home movies, vacation footage, news group tours, May Days events, horse racing at Paterson Park and various other events that Edgar Dunning attended or partook in.

Shorthand notes
Series · [ca. 1868-1902], 1941
Part of T. Ellis Ladner fonds

Series consists of historical notes written by T. Ellis Ladner's father, Thomas Ladner, in shorthand format. Series documents the social and economic life of the early settlements in Delta. Series includes a transcript of the shorthand notes.

Seine boat records
Series · 1951-1971; predominantly 1951-1960
Part of St. Mungo Cannery fonds

The series consists of Seine Boats records which contain a log book belonging to G. Lacey in 1971, invoices and receipts pertaining to charges.

St. Mungo Cannery (Delta, B.C.)
Research notes
Series · [ca. 1980]-1992
Part of Freda Hayman fonds

Consists of research notes and supporting documents written and compiled by Freda Hayman while acting as a docent at the the Delta Museum and Archives. The fourteen files cover topics such as Delta pioneers, agriculture, Coast Salish and Tsawwassen peoples, fishing, churches, organizations, businesses, transportation, sports, farm names, and home and social life in Delta's history.

Reminiscences and clippings
Series · 1938-1990
Part of T. Ellis Ladner fonds

Series consists of correspondence from T. Ellis Ladner to his daughter, Edna Ladner, recalling T. Ellis Ladner's memories of his early life in Delta. Series also includes clippings relating to the Delta history.

Reference material series
Series · 1913-1992
Part of Delta Heritage Advisory Committee fonds

Series consists of materials created and collected by members of the Delta Heritage Advisory Commission in order to support their work. Records include notes, newsletters, reports, articles, newspaper clippings, brochures, correspondence, minutes, photographs, drawings, and other materials. The series has been arranged into 12 file level descriptions; Publications,newsletters and other materials; Articles,notes,and other materials; Transcriptions of newspaper articles, letters and other materials; Architecture of the Fraser Valley; Canadian Historic Sites; Delta Heritage Report; Articles, reports and other materials re: Delta History; School History; Deas Island Burrvilla restoration project; 1986 Delta Official Community Plan; Copies of minutes...re: Delta Heritage Advisory Commission ( 2 file level descriptions)

Delta Heritage Society
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.)
Reference files
Series · 1909-2009
Part of Edgar Dunning fonds

Series consists of correspondence, notes, and other material about miscellaneous aspects of the history of Lander and pioneer families of Delta, Paterson Park and the Deas Island Tunnel, among other subjects. Much of this information is written by other people and sent to Edgar Dunning. The series also contains lists of contacts for pursing historical information about businesses and clubs in Delta. Much of the material included in this series relates to Edgar Dunning's research for his newspaper articles. The headings that he had given to his file folders reflect themes or subject matter in many of his newspaper columns.

Reference files
Series · 1993-1996
Part of Delta Golden Rods and Reels Society fonds

Series consists of publications, reports and surveys from the BC Wildlife Federation and other provincial departments relating to environment protection and recreational activities in British Columbia.

Delta Golden Rods and Reels Society
Series · 1967-1990
Part of Edgar Dunning fonds

Series consists of the records of the Delta Community Band Society, including the band's constitution and by-laws, financial statements and records, roll books and membership rosters, correspondence, programs and play lists, press releases and news bulletins, and newspaper clippings about the band's activities.

Series · 1949-2000
Part of Edgar Dunning fonds

Series consists of records of societies which Mr. Dunning received as a member of the executive. Records include correspondence, minutes, agendas, legal documents, and copies of constitutions for the Delta Historical and Museum Society, Delta Board of Trade, May Day Society, the Delta Heritage Advisory Commission, the Delta History Book Project Commission and Delta Civic Association. The series also includes a history of the Delta Board of Trade written by Mr. Dunning.

Series · 1962-1979
Part of Edgar Dunning fonds

Series consists of the records received by Edgar Dunning as a member of the executive of the Delta Centennial (1979) Committee, which planned the projects and celebrations for the District Municipality of Delta centenary in 1979; the Local Centennial Celebration Committee which planned activities to mark Canada's 100th Birthday in 1967; and the Centennial '71 Committee, which was the local planning committee for the British Columbia Centennial in 1971. Records include meeting agendas and minutes, memoranda, correspondence, and promotional material.

Series · 1941-2010, predominantly 2009-2010
Part of Edgar Dunning fonds

Series consists of certificates of recognition awarded to Edgar Dunning for his work and volunteering in the Delta community, certificates and cards recognizing Edgar Dunning's 90th, 99th, 99.5th and 100th birthdays, and correspondence wishing Edgar Dunning a happy birthday.

Publicity
Series · 1948-1996
Part of Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen fonds

Series consists of photographs of club members at various events and functions, newsclippings describing the history of the Club, correspondence regarding the Kinsmen Polio Fund and a poster of the fiftieth anniversary of the Kinsmen Club in Canada.

Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen
Publications
Series · 1938-1950, 1993
Part of Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen fonds

Series consists of publications pertaining to the Association of Kinsmen Clubs of Canada; including manuals of club procedures, Kinsmen songbooks and three copies of Kin, the official publication of the Association of Kinsmen Clubs.

Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen
Publication materials
Series · [1979]-[19-?]
Part of T. Ellis Ladner fonds

Series consists of materials which Edna Ladner collected and edited preparing for the publication of her father's book, Above the Sand Heads. Series also includes an unpublished work of T. Ellis Ladner, recorded by Edna Ladner. The title of this unpublished work is On and By the River: Early Days in British Columbia.

Programs
Series · 1936-1970
Part of Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen fonds

Series consists of programs and invitations to various Kinsmen Club functions and events in Delta and elsewhere in the lower mainland. Series includes a program for the official opening of the Delta Pioneer Library.

Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen
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