The collection consists of photographs depicting industry (particularly coal mining), individuals and families, events, buildings, and scenes of Nanaimo and area including Ladysmith, Gabriola Island and other mining towns on Vancouver Island.
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[ca. 1890-1990]
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1926-1935
Collection consists of a prospectus for the proposed hotel, and four special occasion menus.
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1882-1920
Collection consists of certificates of competency for coal miners issued to George W. Edwards, Joshua Martell, Robert Martell and William Wilgress.
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1953, 1956, 1981, 1985
Collection consists of correspondence from the national headquarters of the R.C.M.P. to the Museum regarding the history of the detachment (1981); four photographs of various officers (1953, 1956, [1985?]) and a copy of a letter to Corporal Kuchta regarding recognition of his outstanding police service (1985).