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archival descriptions
Abe Nelson photo collection
CA SPH 2001.035 · Fonds · 1914-1950, predominant 1914-1920

Collection consists of 33 black & white photos mostly related to the Peace River area of B.C. prior to 1930 and organized in six series by Archives staff: Abe Nelson; Rolla and area; Lake View Credit Union; Pouce Coupe and area; the Axel Johnson farm; and Miscellaneous Photos.

CA SPH 2001.012 · Fonds · 1942-1943

Collection consists of 18 b&w photographs relating to the Alaska Highway and its construction, 1942-1943. Organized in three small series by Archives staff: Alaska Highway - Bridges; Alaska Highway - Construction; and Alaska Highway - Miscellaneous Scenes.

Agnes Morrison fonds
CA SPH 2001.073 · Fonds · 1951-1971

Fonds consists primarily of 17 Daily Plan and Record Books detailing each day's lessons and classroom activities for the period 1951-1971 in a total of 8 different schools. Plans indicate clearly the complexities of planning for multiple grades in small rural schools and the teacher's attention to all aspects of instruction and school life.

Morrison, Agnes
CA SPH 2001.023 · Fonds · 1942-1943

Collection consists of 90 b&w photographs showing various aspects of the Alaska Highway during its construction, 1942-1943. Arranged in five series by Archives staff: Alaska Highway -- Construction; Alaska Highway -- Bridges; Alaska Highway -- Communities; Alaska Highway -- Scenery; and, Military Personnel and Camp Life.

Albin Peirce fonds
CA SPH 991-27 · Fonds · 1941-1947

The fonds consists of photographs taken by Albin Peirce during the construction of the Alaska Highway, and a letter from a friend.

Peirce, Albin
CA SPH 2001.033 · Fonds · 1910-1974

Fonds consists of records developed by a succession of government land commissioners and/or government agents from the beginning of permanent European settlement in the Peace River region of British Columbia. Consists of 16 ledgers and record books showing ownership history concerning particular parcels of land in the Peace River area of B.C. Both quarter-section (160 acre) homestead grants and single lot purchases or leases are included. Land registry areas dealt with include Townships 77 to 83, Ranges 13 to 26 West of the 6th Meridian; Townships 19 to 30 (adjacent to Peace River Block); and District Lots 1 to 2250 (with some records missing).

British Columbia Assets and Lands Corporation
Barrett photo collection
CA SPH 2001.007 · Fonds · 1942-1943

Collection consists of 95 b&w photographs showing various aspects of the construction of the Alaska Highway and the area through which it passed. Photos have been organized into five series by the Archives staff: Military Facilities (US Army); Dawson Creek; Alaska Highway -- Construction; Alaska Highway -- Scenery; and People.

Beddard photo collection
CA SPH 2000.062 · Fonds · 1910

Collection consists of photographs showing some aspects of the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway west of Edson, Alberta, in 1910. Photographs were taken by Marjorie Beddard's father in 1910.

CA SPH 2001.038 · Fonds · 1933-1939

Fonds consists of administrative records for the Canadian Club of the Peace River District of B.C. and includes lists of charter and later members, minutes of regular meetings and minutes of executive meetings.

Canadian Club of the Peace River District of B.C.
CA SPH 2001.001 · Fonds · 1942-1943

Collection consists of 15 b&w photographs including pictures of Dawson Creek, Charlie Lake and various aspects of the construction of the Alaska Highway such as railroad construction and bridges.

CA SPH 2000.011 · Fonds · [1943-1948]

Collection consists of 18 photographs organized in six series by Archives staff: 1. Aerial views of Dawson Creek, 2. People, 3. Oil Wells, 4. Dawson Creek (business area), 5. Soap Box Derby (Dawson Creek, and 6. Alaska Highway (bridge construction).

CA SPH 2000.005 · Fonds · 1973-1996

Fonds consists primarily of Annual Reports of the Board of Directors of the Dawson Creek Public Library Association with some later information relating to the Municipal Library.

Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library
CA SPH 2000.035 · Fonds · ca. 1932-1967

Collection consists of 28 photographs of commercial and public buildings in Dawson Creek over the period ca. 1932 to 1967.

CA SPH 2001.008 · Fonds · 1999-2000

Fonds consists of administrative materials related to the operation of the Committee, organized into four series by the Archives: Minutes; Correspondence; Programs and Events; and Committee Membership lists and photos.

Dawson Creek and District Homecoming 2000 Committee
CA SPH 2001.009 · Fonds · [1960-1970]

Collection consists of 95 b&w photographs showing a variety of aspects of life in and around Dawson Creek, B.C. Photos have been arranged by Archives staff in six series: Buildings; People; Dawson Creek - Aerial Views; Bridges and Ferries; Industry; and Costume Parties.

CA SPH 2000.061 · Fonds · 1924-ca. 1975

Collection consists of a number of b&w photographs relating to Dawson Creek and area, arranged in eight series by Archives staff: People; Schools & Churches; Aerial photos; Flood of 1958; Dawson Creek -- general views; Dawson Creek -- street scenes; Dawson Creek -- buildings; and Miscellaneous.

CA SPH 2001.065 · Fonds · 1949-1982

Fonds consists of some of the administrative and financial records of the Dawson Creek Athletic Association from the period 1949-1982.

Dawson Creek Athletic Association
CA SPH 2000.004 · Fonds · 1942-1943

The collection consists of photographs relating to the construction of the Alaska Highway, 1942-1943 showing people, buildings, equipment and scenery.

Don McGowan photo collection
CA SPH 2000.088 · Fonds · 1942-1943

Collection consists of 22 b&w photographs showing construction equipment used in building the Alaska Highway, 1942-1943.

CA SPH 2001.020 · Fonds · 1942-1943

Collection consists of 235 b&w photographs showing various aspects of the building of the Alaska Highway and related themes, mostly in the portion of the highway between Fort Nelson and Whitehorse. Arranged in 12 series by Archives staff: Dawson Creek -- Explosion and Fire, 1943; People; Alaska Highway -- Construction Camps; Whitehorse, Y.T.; Peace River Bridge (Taylor, B.C.), 1943; Alaska Highway -- Miscellaneous Bridges; Boats and Barges; Airports and Aircraft; Alaska Highway -- Scenery; Alaska Highway -- Military Vehicles and Construction Equipment; Alaska Highway -- Road Construction; and Miscellaneous Photos.

CA SPH 1999.004 · Fonds · 1966-1985

The collection consists of 18 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings and ephemera relating to the career of Donald M. Phillips as a Social Credit member of the Legislative Assembly for Peace River South electoral district.

Edna Jolly photo collection
CA SPH 2001.013 · Fonds · 1943

Collection consists of 9 b&w photographs showing the aftermath of the February 13, 1943 explosion and fire which destroyed much of the business area of Dawson Creek.

Edna Proctor fonds
CA SPH 2000.022 · Fonds · 1914-1979

Fonds consists of materials gathered by Mrs. Proctor in the course of researching the history of early schools in the Peace River area. Along with one large photograph album, materials are organized in two additional series: School Histories and Correspondence.

Proctor, Edna
CA SPH 2000.087 · Fonds · 1942-1943

Collection consists of 5 photographs taken along the Alaska Highway during its construction. Includes photos of US Army personnel.

CA SPH 2000.032 · Fonds · 1951-1952

Collection consists of photographs showing an Orange Coachlines bus and the opening of the East Pine Bridge on the Hart Highway in 1952.