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Jack E. Work fonds
Fonds · [ca. 1890-1994]

Fonds consists of photographs, memorabilia and reference material predominantly related to Mr. Work's model railroad work. Fonds is arranged in three series: 1) Photographs; 2) Memorabilia and 3) Reference.

Work, Jack Enoch
James Hardy fonds
Fonds · 1904-1905

Fonds consists of a booklet which is inscribed "James Hardy, Nanaimo B.C." and which contains handwritten notes on steam boilers, pressures, etc. Also includes certificates issued to James Hardy for competency as a third class engineer and steam plant operator.

Hardy, James
Fonds · 1900-1986

The fonds consists of minutes (1900-1966), financial records (1900-1968), Bastion guest books (1923-1978), records of attendance (1949-1964), subject files (1906-1977), Honeymoon Book (1953-1963), and oral interview tapes. Subject files include accounts, correspondence, minutes, 1913 constitution, resolutions, inventory of artifacts, photographs of the 1974 move of the Bastion to the present location, and ephemera.

Native Sons of British Columbia. Nanaimo Post No. 3
Perry family collection
Fonds · [Photocopied 2000]

Collection consists of published mining books owned by James Perry and photocopies of information collected by the Perry family. The books are part of an International Correspondence School course on coal mining methods and procedures. Noteworthy among the photocopied materials is the information about the Perry Safety Cage Co. Ltd.

Fonds · [Reprinted 2001]

Fonds consists of images of the 1960 fire that razed most of Chinatown. June Leahy, who took all the colour slides, used one of the earliest SLR Pentax cameras while Bill Leahy, who took most of the black and white photographs, used a Leica camera. The photographs of the day after the fire were taken by June. The Leahys were friends with RCMP Staff Sergeant Earle Sarsiat who notified Bill Leahy of the fire; the Leahys were on site soon after the fire was reported.

Leahy, June, 1917-
Fonds · [Reprinted 199-]

The fonds consists predominantly of reprinted images of photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s. Subjects include the Civic Arena, May Day Parade, Roller Rink, locomotives, Central Sports Grounds and Jung at various activities.

Jung, Kin Lee
Fonds · 1930-1941

The fonds consists of minutes of meetings of the Ladies Lawn Bowling Club in Nanaimo.

Ladies Lawn Bowling Club (Nanaimo, B.C.)
Mayer's Red House fonds
Fonds · 1866-1875, predominant 1866

The fonds consists of an account book. It is arranged by family name of account holder, and lists dates and items purchased.

Mayer's Red House
Fonds · Reprinted ca. 1981

Collection consists of photocopies of newspaper clippings about Mayo Lumber Company, two letters and three information circulars titled "Enterprise and Action", "The Mayo Group--Its History and Potential" and "A Few Facts about Mayo Lumber Company Ltd."

Fonds · 1896-1898, 1913-1922

The fonds consists of minutes and record of constitution of the Ministerial Association, first known as the United Ministerial Association.

Ministerial Association (Nanaimo, B.C.)
Muir family fonds
Fonds · 1891-1950, predominant 1900-1930

The fonds consists of receipts from Nanaimo businesses, organizations and taxation authorities (1901-1950), baptismal certificate, memorial card, and memorabilia of the Muir family.

Muir, John, 1849-1939 (family)
Fonds · 1997

Collection consists of photographs and wallpaper samples taken by Nanaimo Community Archives staff during renovations to Beban House in 1996. Beban House was built in the 1930s by Frank Beban. Beban arrived in Nanaimo from his native New Zealand around 1908 and worked in the mines. He made his wealth, however, as a sawmill owner. Beban House was built on 160 acres in Northfield and cost $25,000. Today, the house is used by Tourism Nanaimo and other community organizations. Photographs are views of the upstairs portion only of Beban House.

Fonds · 1883-2000

Fonds consists of records generated by the Nanaimo Fire/Rescue department and its predecessor organizations. Fonds is arranged in the following series: 1) Minutes; 2) Roll call records 3) Personnel records; 4) Fire reports; 5) Incident Reports; 6) Fire Records and 7) Miscellaneous.

Nanaimo Fire Department
Fonds · [ca. 1950]

Fonds consists of a typed circular regarding the mandate of the Association and propositions for new firehalls and a police station. Mrs. T. Murdoch is listed as Secretary. Also includes manuscript versions of the circular and another page of notes.

Nanaimo Ratepayers Association
Fonds · 1954, 1956

Fonds consists of a copy of the constitution (1954) and an annual report (1956).

Nanaimo Recreation Commission
Quong Jan Yip fonds
Fonds · 1912, [ca. 1942], 1966

The fonds consists of a Chinese immigration certificate (1912), a certificate of Canadian Citizenship (1966), and a ration card (ca. 1942).

Quong, Jan Yip, b. 1891
McLean family fonds
Fonds · 1892-1921

The fonds consists of property tax assessments and receipts for various Nanaimo properties and general receipts (1895-1915) from Nanaimo businesses and residents, particularly for orders of lumber.

McLean (family)
John Hofman collection
Fonds · 1998

Collection consists of pen and ink drawings of the following: 610 Selby Street (Beck Residence); 755 Terminal Avenue (Wardill Residence); 28 Front Street (Tom Brown's Autobody); detail of 28 Front Street; 102 Fry Street Young Residence); 2 images of the Miner's Cottage known as the Rowbottom Residence (at 100 Cameron Road); St. Paul's Church; 279 Selby Street (Gilbert Residence) detail; 17 Church Street (Great National Land Building) detail; 673 Selby Street (Sullivan Residence) detail; 133 Milton (Wood Residence) detail; an Eagle's Hall detail; a doodle that appears to be a likeness of a petroglyph; and two homes on Cranberry Avenue. The drawings were created by Hofman for the Heritage Commission's publication Columns, Cornices and Coal (1998).

John MacDonald fonds
Fonds · 1902-1905

The fonds consists of receipts for various goods and services.

Macdonald, John
Mark Bate fonds
Fonds · 1862-1927

Fonds consists of the personal, professional and political papers of Mark Bate. Also included are the estate records of individuals for whom Bate served as executor including Maria Snow (Robinson), E. Pimbury, J. Webb, and T.E. Peck. Fonds is arranged in four series: 1) Personal papers; 2) Estate papers; 3) Professional papers; and 4) Political papers.

Bate, Mark, 1837-1927
Joseph Dawson fonds
Fonds · 1911-1920

The fonds consists of a diary recording daily work hours and location, personal accounts and activities; certificate of competency and dues card from the United Mine Workers of America.

Dawson, Joseph
Fonds · 1953, 1971, 1975

Fonds consists of a copy of the constitution (1953); a copy of a five-year lease from the City (1971); an exhibition prize book (1975); a blank entry form, and a newspaper clipping about history of the association.

Vancouver Island Exhibition Association
Robertson family fonds
Fonds · [197-]

Fonds consists of a manuscript, in question and answer format, about coal mining written by Thomas Robertson. Fonds also includes copies of clippings from Mrs. Robertson's scrapbook. Clipping topics include: Ripple Rock, mine rescue competitions, and family events.

Robertson (family)
William Lewis fonds
Fonds · 1898-1963

The fonds consists of legal documents relating to property in Newcastle Townsite purchased by Lewis in 1912; correspondence; and memorabilia, including scrapbooks, guestbook, and two transcripts of interviews with William Barraclough in 1962 and 1963.

Lewis, William