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Series · 1940, 1944-1947, 1967
Part of Trevitt family fonds

Series consists of records created and received by Edna Trevitt during the Second World War. Records include National Registration Card, war savings stamps and ration books. Series also includes two 1967 Centennial congratulation cards to Edna Trevitt from the Premier and Lieutenant Governor of BC.

Trevitt, Edna
Programs and booklets
File · 1914-1967
Part of John Dixon and Ruth Honeyman fonds

Consists of programs for the musicals "Once Upon the Delta" in 1967 and "The Pirates of Penzance" in 1934, program for the second patriotic concert of the Delta Male Choir in 1914 and a booklet entitled "Memories of Early Days on the Delta."

Deas Slough marina records
Series · 1960-1967
Part of Trevitt family fonds

Series consists of reports and correspondence between Mr. and Mrs. Trevitt and the Delta Municipal Council on the use of Deas Slough for building a marina. Series also includes news clippings related to the establishment of a marina.

William Kuchma fonds
CA DMA CR-124 · Fonds · 1944-1967

The fonds consists of a navigation record and of a map which describe the 1945 Hamburg Bombing Operation.It also includes articles describing the events occurring during the Hamburg Operation as well as congratulatory letters addressed to William Kuchma for his distinguished flying medal. In addition the fonds includes photographs of Kuchma in his RCAF uniform.

Kuchma, William
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.

William Mills fonds
CA DMA CR-68 · Fonds · 1915-1968

Fonds consists of William Mills' First World War military records; Mr. Mills membership and activities in the Rebekah Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF); a three page invoice from Oliver Hardware and Plumbing Ltd.; and letters from the Department of Veteran Affairs advising recipients of War Veterans Allowance of the federal Medicare Plan.

Mills, William
CA DMA CR-145 · Fonds · 1955-1969

The fonds consists of a complete run of the weekly newspaper published by the Grants, including 99 issues of the Sporting News, 8 issues of the Delta Advertiser and 377 issues of The Delta News (1961).

Grant's Litho and Printing
Professional papers
Series · 1948-1970
Part of Ernie Taylor fonds

Series consists of the field notes, theses, and reports created by Ernie Taylor in the course of his university education at the University of British Columbia, and work as a wildlife biologist and game manager in British Columbia. The series includes copies of Mr. Taylor's Bachelor of Arts thesis and Master of Arts thesis on pheasants in the Lower Fraser Valley, which were submitted to the Department of Zoology, UBC, in 1948 and 1950. The reports included in this series, many including his work done on pheasants, were written by Mr. Taylor as an employee with the B.C. Game Commission, 1950 to 1965. The series also includes a report on wildlife and recreation in Delta written by Mr. Taylor for the Canadian Wildlife Service in 1970.

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
Series · 1970-1938
Part of Muir family fonds

Series consists of correspondence and financial statements sent to or received from John Muir's property agent, George & Watson Accounting Company, relating to the renting of his properties in Deloraine. Major contents include collection of rent, rent dispute settlement, extension of lease, sale of land and property maintenance.

Muir, John, 1849-1939
President's reports
Series · 1956-1970
Part of Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen fonds

Series consists of reports submitted by the President of the Ladner-Tsawwassen Kinsmen Club to the Deputy Governor. Reports include information pertaining to club membership and executive and summaries of club activities.

Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen
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.)
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.

CA DMA CR-73 · Fonds · 1874-1971

Fonds consists of copies of early land deeds for District Lot 141 (1874, 1880, 1920), a farmer's record book (1930), family photographs (1880s to 1947) and some newspaper clippings.

Green, Charles F. (family)
Minutes of meetings
Series · 1910-1971
Part of Delta Chamber of Commerce fonds

Series consists of 4 minute books documenting the major activities, decisions, and concerns of the organization relating to the business development of Delta. Minute books include financial reports, reports of regular and annual meetings, and the reports of various committees of the organization. Minutes also include summaries of correspondence.

Delta Chamber of Commerce
Photographs
Series · 1898-1972
Part of Delta Agricultural Society fonds

Series consists of photographs of harness races, race track, grandstand and other facilities at Paterson Park, members of the Society, and horses, drivers and owners of horses who raced at Paterson Park.

Delta Agricultural Society
General correspondence
Series · 1971-1972
Part of Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen fonds

Series consists of general correspondence created and received by the Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen. Series includes correspondence between the Club and other Kinsmen Clubs and Districts. Series also includes correspondence regarding the Club's charitable endeavours, thank you letters from local community groups receiving Kinsmen support, and internal business.

Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen
Edith Curran fonds
CA DMA CR-129 · Fonds · 1890-1972

The fonds consists of photographs, cash and ledger books, and memorabilia belonging to Edith Curran. Many of the photographs are of Edith's family in England, as well as photographs of the farm in Delta Manor and vacations in Canada. An album belonging to Ernie Goubault, who lived with the Currans, contains scenes of Ladner and the farm. Of special interest are Edith Curran's cash and ledger books which provide uninterrupted detail about farming activities and household expenses for a period of 40 years (1931 to 1972).

Curran, Edith
Minutes
Series · 1938-1972
Part of Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen fonds

Series consists of minutes of executive and general meetings 1938-1955 and 197101972 Minutes from the 1947 to 1955 meetings are contained within one ledger.

Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen
Boat log books
Series · 1948-1973
Part of John Christopherson fonds

Series consists of log books recording the daily operation of tug boats used in the B.C. Packers' oyster operation, mainly the M.V. East Delta, M.V. E.F.N., Togo No. 1, and M.V. Jervis Queen. Major contents include destination and time on each course, weather conditions and nature of work. The boats were largely used to tow scows loaded with oysters tot eh plant in Delta, and to position empty scows over the oyster beds. At low tide the empty scows would land near the beds to which the workers would walk and harvest the oysters. Full scows were then floated back to the plant. The "East Delta" was used by Mr. Christoperhson to travel to other oyster operations, and became a second home for John and Grace after the closure of the plant in Boundary Bay.

Series · 1919, 1940, 1948-1973
Part of Muir family fonds

Series consists of records gathered by Eva Muir when she was an executive member of the Ladner Dugout Committee, Delta Branch Canadian Red Cross Society, and Ladner United Church. Series also included items where were collected by Eva Muir for interest.

Muir, Eva
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.