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William Taylor fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 159 · Fonds · 1917-1952

The fonds consists of two diaries kept while Taylor was in the Australian military hospital. The majority of the entries are for the year 1917, but there are entries as late as January of 1952. Also included is a chronological table of his war service.

Taylor, William Alfred, fl. 1915-1952
William Roozeboom fonds
CA CVAN CVA 23 · Fonds · 1971-[ca. 1974]

The fonds consists of Roozeboom's photographs depicting scenes of demolition and redevelopment of Vancouver buildings and streetscapes as well as aerial views of the city.

Roozeboom, William
William Pierce fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 922 · Fonds · 1958-1985

The fonds consists of a biography and reminiscences of William Pierce, and papers relating to his candidacy for Park Commissioner in 1958.

Pierce, William James Gibbs, 1910-
William Pleming fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 132 · Fonds · [ca. 1900]

The fonds consists of a manuscript, Pleming's memoirs (published by the Mount Pleasant News in 1936) and programmes of events he took part in. The fonds also contains photographs.

Pleming, William
William Olsen fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 615 · Fonds · 1895-1937

The fonds consists of personal papers, including letters of recommendation; prospectus of Cherry Creek Gold Mining Company, 1901; and correspondence.

Olsen, William James
William Murray fonds
CA CVAN CVA 178 · Fonds · 1891-1906

The fonds consists of photographs of family and friends of William Murray, including portraits of local and visiting dignitaries as well as scenes from Lower Nicola, Skidegate and Comox.

Murray, William
William McNeill fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 46 · Fonds · 1900-1918

The fonds consists largely of correspondence including letters, memos, and telegrams between Hendry and McNeill regarding their business interests and activities throughout 1906-1913 whenever either was out of Vancouver. Correspondence with employees of companies, lawyers, bankers, federal and provincial government officials, is also included. There are also personal papers of McNeill such as household bills and receipts. There is one pocket diary (1912) with pencilled notes by McNeill and three books of check stubs (1906-1907).

McNeill, William
William McFarland fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 1414 · Fonds · 1947, 1970-1983

Fonds consists of publications, reports, proposals, memoranda and other records pertaining to child and family welfare in Vancouver.

McFarland, William Donald
William Malkin fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 237;CVA 373 · Fonds · [ca. 1870]-1959

The fonds consists of photographs, correspondence, and legal papers relating to W.H. Malkin and Company of Vancouver, as well as scrap books containing material relating to W.H. Malkin's interests, political career and speeches. Fonds includes photographs depicting the Malkin family, W.H. Malkin at various public functions during his term as Mayor, and travel views.

Malkin, William Harold
William M. Reid fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 858 · Fonds · [ca.1959-1970]

The fonds consists of plans for 140 vessels.

Reid, William M., d. 1970
William Hailstone fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 119 · Fonds · 1888-1908

The fonds consists of two price lists and maps (1888) showing lots owned by William Hailstone and an indenture between the CPR and Hailstone dated 24 October 1894. The fonds also includes copies of the wills of William Hailstone and Catherine Hailstone (wife of William).

Hailstone, William, d. 1912
CA CVAN CVA 1135 · Fonds · 1965-1979

The fonds consists of Graham's slides of downtown Vancouver, Strathcona and False Creek prior to redevelopment, including before and after views of Gastown and Pacific Centre.

Graham, William Eadington
CA CVAN CVA 293 · Fonds · 1957, 1971-1976

The fonds consists of Middleton's photographs depicting Stanley Park, downtown Vancouver, the West End, Gastown, beaches, buildings, docks, bridges and monuments.

Middleton, W.E. Knowles (William Edgar Knowles), 1902-
William Ferris fonds
CA CVAN 72-434/#1-#16;74-225;87-21/#1-#17 · Fonds · 1883-1910

The fonds consists of Ferris' drawings of Vancouver scenery.

Ferris, William
William Drake fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 206 · Fonds · 1896-1914, 1928

The fonds consists of business letters received by William Drake. Letters include: communications from John McClary and other McClary Manufacturing Company officials; letters from various business contacts following the announcement of his resignation; and a letter of appreciation from the A.C. Leslie and Company.

Drake, William E.
William Curtis Shelley fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 163 · Fonds · 1923-1928

The fonds consists of correspondence, photographs, advertising material, certificates, and clippings of Shelley, detailing his business and political life.

Shelley, William Curtis
Whitford VanDusen fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 710 · Fonds · 1924-1977

The fonds consists of biographical material; a transcript of a 1969 interview with VanDusen by D. K. Coupar; correspondence and a share agreement between VanDusen and MacMillan; personal photographs and some clippings, 1962-1977.

VanDusen, Whitford Julian
Western Sports Centre fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 914 · Fonds · 1938-1985

The fonds consists of membership registration forms, which give the name, address, occupation, name of seconder, date of application, and subsequent renewal; account books for purchases and sales of soft drinks, cigarettes, and similar items; and house rules posters.

Western Sports Centre
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 501 · Fonds · 1953-1973

The fonds consists of minutes, 1962-1963; a ledger book, 1951; club newsletters, 1953-1973; and clippings of published articles by club members.

Western Canadian Writers
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 1435;CVA 1435 · Fonds · 1958-1983

Fonds consists of photographs taken by or for the Westcoast Transmission Company Ltd. They include aerial views of Vancouver and photographs of the Vancouver Museum and Planetarium, the Vancouver Aquarium, MacMillan Bloedel Conservatory, Pacific National Exhibition buildings and prize homes, petroleum and gas industry exhibits at the Pacific National Exhibition, scenes from Gastown, the Westcoast Energy building, and other buildings and scenes in Vancouver.

Westcoast Transmission Company
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 963 · Fonds · 1921-1990

The fonds consists of minutes, correspondence, accounts, financial records, membership lists, records of competitions, constitutions and by-laws, photograph albums and plans.

West Point Grey Lawn Bowling Club
West Grocery fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 897 · Fonds · 1950

The fonds consists of invoices of goods sold to West Grocery of Vancouver, B.C.

West Grocery (Vancouver, B.C.)
Walter Moberly fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 33 · Fonds · 1865-1924

The fonds consists of correspondence, reports, memoranda, speeches, maps, printed works, and clippings 1865-1924.

Moberly, Walter
Walter Hamilton fonds
CA CVAN Add. MSS. 589 · Fonds · 1906-1961

The fonds consists of correspondence on several topics, particularly the development of a steel industry in B.C. As well, there are reports on milk supply, wood as a fuel, the financial history of West Vancouver and development of the Fraser River basin. A large quantity of clippings reflect Hamilton's interest in civic politics, mining, temperance, and the history and development of the Yukon. Also included are maps, postcards and photographs.

Hamilton, Walter R., 1872?-1964
Walter E. Frost fonds
CA CVAN CVA 447 · Fonds · [ca. 1885]-1976, predominant 1919-1976

The fonds consists of Frost's photographs of Vancouver city scenes; steam and diesel locomotives and other railway scenes; and various ships docked at Vancouver.

Frost, Walter E.