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Fonds · [ca. 1890]-1995

The collection consists of photographic prints and negatives of maritime activity (predominantly vessels and ships crews) occurring in North America, the largest percentage relating to the West Coast. The collection includes photographs of maritime vessels of World War I and World War II vintage, Royal Navy vessels, and naval officers.

CA KMA 0.2870;0.3132 · Fonds · 1943-1945

The fonds consists of minutes, reports and correspondence of the Kamloops Civilian Auxiliary from 1943 to 1945.

Kamloops Civilian Auxiliary
CA JHS A.2009.003-001 · Series · 1916 - 1917
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This series contains letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his family from July 1916 until his death in October 1917. The letters were written when Private Seidelman was stationed in Camp Hughes, Manitoba; Seaford, Sussex, England; and “Somewhere in France”. The series also contains Private Seidelman’s death certificate and letters from the Canadian and British government to his family after his death. Published material includes a published obituary from the “Daily Province”, Vancouver, British Columbia and a Western Universities Battalion newsletter from Camp Hughes, Manitoba, published October 21, 1916.

George E. Barnes fonds
CA MMB 1395 · Fonds · [189-?]

The fonds consists of correspondence from Rear-Admiral H.F. Stephenson (Royal Navy Pacific Station) to Lt. Col. G.A.L. Rawstorne relating to mine recommendations by the Admiralty and a reply containing a detailed report and chart with sections contributed by Captain G.E. Barnes. Chart is of the mouth of Esquimalt Harbour. Fonds includes Barnes' photographs of Victoria and Esquimalt are and a mock battle in Beacon Hill Park (Victoria).

Barnes, George E.
CA NCAI 1998 007 A;1993 034 M · Fonds · 1885-1940

The fonds consists of records of Arthur and Alice Leighton relating primarily to activities and military service in World War I. Fonds includes correspondence and financial records of the Leightons, and military records of Arthur Leighton, created during the war years. Fonds also includes childhood correspondence of Arthur Leighton relating to his schooling and activities as a youth, and some records of activities of the Leightons after the war. Fonds also consists of photographs of the Leightons, the Wright family, Arthur Leighton's service in the Boer War and World War 1, sporting activities including cricket and golf and social activities. Fonds is arranged in seven series: 1) Legal documents and certificates; 2) Personal correspondence; 3) Financial records; 4) Building records; 5) Travel; 6) Military records; and 7) Photographs.

Leighton, Arthur
CA JHS A.2009.003-001-2 · File · 1916 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains eight letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel during August 1916. Five letters and one postcard written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel while in training at Camp Hughes, Manitoba. One letter from Pemberton & Son Financial Agents adressed to Pte. Seidelman in Camp Hughes re: properties. One letter written by Pte. Seidelman to Rachel while on harvest leave in Tyvan Saskatchewan.

Ferry family fonds
CA UNBC 2000.8 · Fonds · 1917-[199-?]

The fonds consists of newspaper articles on John Ferry and several documents related to Carney Ferry's work as a CNR agent. The bulk of the fonds documents William Dow Ferry's accomplishments, from his sixth grade report card to law school transcripts, university diplomas and certificates of appointment. Most photos are formal shots of William Ferry but one series relates to his military service, including photographs of soldiers in Whitehorse ca. 1940.

Ferry family
William Dow Ferry material
CA UNBC 2000.8-2000.8.3 · Series · 1920-[1996?]
Part of Ferry family fonds

Series consists of records and photographs relating to Judge William Ferry's life and career. Includes school records from Prince George Public School and the University of British Columbia, military photographs, and records, certificates and photographs relating to his his judicial career.

Ferry, William Dow
Soldier getting a haircut
CA UNBC 2000.8-2000.8.3-2000.8.3.06 · Item · [194-]
Part of Ferry family fonds

Photograph shows a soldier getting his hair cut in front of an army tent in Whitehorse, YT.

Army camp scene
CA UNBC 2000.8-2000.8.3-2000.8.3.12 · Item · [194-]
Part of Ferry family fonds

Photograph depicts an army cadet camp in Whitehorse, YT. Cookhouse in background.

George E. Timms fonds
CA VPL 49619-49844 · Fonds · 1908-1918

The fonds consists of photographs depicting scouting activities in North Vancouver and Howe Sound, portraits and panoramas in Vancouver, homes and panoramas of the Fraser Valley and troops at Glenogle.

Timms, George E.
CA KMA 72.63.2 · Fonds · 1933-1947

The fonds consists of minutes and correspondence.

Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 120 (Field, B.C.)
Mananobu Kawahira fonds
CA JCN 94/82 · Fonds · 1937-1954

Fonds consists of 11 series relating to Masanobu Kawahira's incarceration in the Angler, Ontario prisoner of war camp. Materials include notes, notebooks, correspondence, manuscripts, stationery, postcards, a map, a photograph, a pencil and a handcrafted medal.

Kawahira, Masanobu
Lorne McKenzie fonds
CA FAR 982.110-982.117 · Fonds · 1939-1945

The fonds consists of maps of England, a war and peace diary, a record of officer services, and pamphlets relating to the 15th Field Artillery Regiment.

McKenzie, Lorne
E.J.D. Edmonds fonds
CA FAR 982.390.1 · Fonds · 1924-1945

The fonds consists of lecture notes, a field message book, photographs from World War I, and maps relating to the activities of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment and the batteries it perpetuated.

Edmonds, E.J.D.
CA FAR 982.653.1 · Fonds · [ca. 1914-1918]

The fonds consists of a field service notebook, and a field service notepad relating to activities of batteries which the 15th Field Artillery Regiment perpetuated.

Coghlan, F.T.