Business and Commerce

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  • Includes: commercial activity involving exchange of commodities or services; retail and service businesses; banking; business owners and operators; business-related associations and chambers of commerce.
  • DO NOT USE for not-for-profit enterprises.

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          1995 Archival description results for Business and Commerce

          2000.1.1.3.19.044 · Item · 1965
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts man, women, and young child in store, some pushing carts. Man believed to be Jack Nitti stands behind counter in right midground (see item 2000.1.1.3.19.40). Store appears to be stocked with groceries and general supplies. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "RIGHT JACK NITTI".

          2000.1.1.3.19.041 · Item · 1965
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts woman in right foreground with shopping cart, selecting an item from shelf. Unidentified men, women and child can be seen in background. Store appears to be stocked with groceries and general supplies. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "RIGHT MARG MCKENZIE".

          2000.1.1.3.19.076 · Item · 1965
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts group of twenty-four men standing on front steps of main office building. Handwritten annotations on recto of similar photograph: "OFFICE STEPS APPROX 1965 / TOP L-R / JULIEN ST. GEORGES / GEORGE TROWSDALE / HANS VELTMEYER / BOB LOVETT / KARL SHULTZ / LOTHAR TISCHLER / - "; "2ND / FRANK CLEMENTS [i.e Kliment?] / BILL PLUMB / HEWETT / - "; "3RD - / - / RENE PASIAUD / DICK [Stevens]"; "4TH / DOC NAVIN / VIC SARAKOSKI / - "; "5TH / CHARLIE GANDER / GORDON EDWARDS / AL FLANIGAN [i.e. Flanagan?] / ANDRE BEGUIN / CHARLIE BRONSON / JACK THORNICROFT". Information in above annotation supplemented with insight from individuals who contributed to Northern BC Archives Facebook Photo ID Project, contact archivist for more information in research file pertaining to item 2000.1.1.3.19.75.

          2000.1.1.3.19.074 · Item · 1965
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts group of twenty-four men standing on front steps of main office building. Handwritten annotations on recto of photograph: "JULIEN ST. GEORGES / CHARLIE GANDER / HANS VELTMEYER / GEORGE TROWSDALE / BOB LOVETT / KARL SHULTZ / FRANK CLEMENTS [i.e. Kliment?] / GEOFF PARKER / AL FLANNAGIN [i.e. Flanagan?] / CHARLIE BRONSON / JACK THORNICROFT / GORDON EDWARDS / ANDRE BEGUIN / DOC NAVIN / VIC SERICOSKI [sic?] / RENE PASIAUD / BILL PLUMB / HEWETT / LOTHAR TISCHLER". Information in above annotation supplemented with insight from individuals who contributed to Northern BC Archives Facebook Photo ID Project, contact archivist for more information in research file pertaining to item 2000.1.1.3.19.75. See item 2000.1.1.3.19.73 for similar image with more precise annotations.

          2000.1.1.3.19.073 · Item · 1965
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts group of twenty-four men standing on front steps of main office building. Handwritten annotations on recto of photograph: "OFFICE STEPS APPROX 1965 / TOP L-R / JULIEN ST. GEORGES / GEORGE TROWSDALE / HANS VELTMEYER / BOB LOVETT / KARL SHULTZ / LOTHAR TISCHLER / - "; "2ND / FRANK CLEMENTS [i.e Kliment?] / BILL PLUMB / HEWETT / - "; "3RD - / - / RENE PASIAUD / DICK [Stevens]"; "4TH / DOC NAVIN / VIC SARAKOSKI / - "; "5TH / CHARLIE GANDER / GORDON EDWARDS / AL FLANIGAN [i.e. Flanagan?] / ANDRE BEGUIN / CHARLIE BRONSON / JACK THORNICROFT". Information in above annotation supplemented with insight from individuals who contributed to Northern BC Archives Facebook Photo ID Project, contact archivist for more information in research file pertaining to item 2000.1.1.3.19.75.

          2000.1.1.3.19.075 · Item · 1965
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts group of twenty-four men standing on front steps of main office building. Handwritten annotations on recto of similar photograph: "OFFICE STEPS APPROX 1965 / TOP L-R / JULIEN ST. GEORGES / GEORGE TROWSDALE / HANS VELTMEYER / BOB LOVETT / KARL SHULTZ / LOTHAR TISCHLER / - "; "2ND / FRANK CLEMENTS [i.e Kliment?] / BILL PLUMB / HEWETT / - "; "3RD - / - / RENE PASIAUD / DICK [Stevens]"; "4TH / DOC NAVIN / VIC SARAKOSKI / - "; "5TH / CHARLIE GANDER / GORDON EDWARDS / AL FLANIGAN [i.e. Flanagan?] / ANDRE BEGUIN / CHARLIE BRONSON / JACK THORNICROFT". Information in above annotation supplemented with insight from individuals who contributed to Northern BC Archives Facebook Photo ID Project, contact archivist for more information in research file pertaining to this photograph.

          2000.1.1.3.19.040 · Item · 1965
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts women, men, and children standing in store, some pushing grocery carts. Two women stand near till, one wearing long white professional jacket. Young man named Lobbes stands behind counter on far right, wearing white shirt. Store appears to be stocked with groceries and general supplies. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "RIGHT TOMMY LOBBES".

          2000.1.1.3.19.043 · Item · 1965
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts two men purchasing items in foreground, facing away from photographer. Unknown woman stands at till behind counter in midground, wearing long white professional jacket. Stocked shelves on wall in background. Store appears to be stocked with groceries and general supplies.

          1970 Labour Strike
          2000.1.1.3.22 · File · 1970
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          File contains photographs depicting individuals at Cassiar on strike in the winter time, marching down roads, holding picket signs, carrying small children who hold signs, and driving cars covered with strike slogans. Many of the signs read "U.S.W.A. LOCAL 6536" (United Steel Workers of America).

          • Two photographs depict a man with a video recorder. Some photos feature plant buildings, two were taken at night. One photograph depicts a note that reads: "THERE WILL BE NO AFTERNOON SHIFT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5th 1970."
          • Many photos depict areas in the mine showing snow impacts, fissures in the mountain, asbestos evidence and other environmental activity. The picket signs contain protests regarding contracts, safety, environment, and ethics.
          • Handwritten annotation on original envelope containing photographs: "Pictures 1970 Strike."
          • Integrated into file are fourteen photos from file marked "Mr. B. Pewsey" that depict an area where a large rock fell, measuring tape, and protest sign.
          1971 - Director's Lodge
          2000.1.1.3.19.088 · Item · 15 June 1971
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts two unidentified men on front deck of building behind trees. Road and car in foreground, mountains visible in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Directors Lodge Cassiar June 15 71". Building also known as "House 130".

          2000.1.1.3.19.089 · Item · 15 June 1971
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts two lawn chairs in front of building with front deck. Trees visible in foreground and background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Directors Lodge Cassiar June 15 71". Building also known as "House 130".

          1971 - Main Office Building
          2000.1.1.3.19.085 · Item · 15 June 1971
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts two-story yellow and orange office building. Unidentified individual stands with garden hose in foreground near what appears to be a lawnmower. Warehouse semi-visible in left background; blue truck and new mill building visible in right background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Cassiar Office June 15 71".

          2009.7.1.264 · Item · [ca. 1880-1920]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Illustration of a large ocean liner in dry dock. The name "Minnesota" is inscribed on the top right side of vessel. Annotation on recto reads: "William T. Donnelly Consulting Engineer 17 Battery Place Tel. Rector 1491 20000 tons pontoon floating dry dock Prince Rupert, BC"

          3rd Avenue
          2012.13.1.7.222 · Item · May 2001
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a view of 3rd Avenue with the Columbus Hotel prior to the fire that destroyed it in 2008.

          5th Street, Stewart, BC
          2011.13.09 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
          Part of Parker photograph collection

          Street view photograph of the construction of 5th Street in Stewart, BC. Visible businesses include the "Hotel King Edward" and "Empress Theatre." Printed annotation on recto reads: "5th St. Stewart B.C. Hughes #46."

          A Building
          2012.13.1.37.39 · Item · [1980?]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a building somewhere in Wells, B.C. There is a sign in one window which reads "Lon Oddfrey Insurance Realty LTD."

          A Hotel
          2012.13.1.59.27 · Item · July 1980
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a hotel in what appears to be a small community, possibly an outlying area of Bralorne, B.C.

          A Motel?
          2012.13.1.59.29 · Item · July 1980
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts what appears to be a motel somewhere near Bralorne, B.C.

          A Street in Wells
          2012.13.1.37.16 · Item · 1978
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a street in Wells, B.C. The Sunset Theatre and Gold Country Food Market are both present in the image.

          Acquisitions & Investments
          2003.8.1.7 · Subseries · 1963-1986
          Part of Adam Zimmerman fonds

          Subseries consists of records relating to Noranda's acquisitions and investments. These records were created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman at the Noranda Inc. (formerly Noranda Mines) corporate office in Toronto. Primarily includes files regarding various companies Noranda was potentially interested in acquiring. Also includes business proposals, correspondence, and investment fund records.

          Noranda Inc.
          2003.8.4.02.05 · Sub-subseries · 1965-1990
          Part of Adam Zimmerman fonds

          Sub-subseries consists of market research and competitor analysis for Northwood Pulp and it's renamed successors Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. (1972-1998) and Northwood Forest Industries Ltd. (1979-1998). These records were created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman during his tenures as the company's President and Director, as well as his Presidency of Northwood Pulp's parent company, Northwood Mills. Includes files pertaining to various individual forest products companies acquired by Northwood and conglomerated under the umbrella of Noranda Mines, and later, Noranda Inc.

          Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.
          Acquisitions and Finance
          2003.8.4.03.2 · Sub-subseries · 1984-1993
          Part of Adam Zimmerman fonds

          Sub-subseries consists of financial records and documents regarding potential acquisitions for Noranda Forest Inc. These records were created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman during his tenures as the company's CEO (1987-1991), Chairman (1987-1993), and Director (1987-1994). Includes files on individual companies that were investigated for acquisition by Noranda Forest Inc. Also contains financial records on investments, tax issues, and the company's public offering.

          Noranda Forest Inc.
          Adam Zimmerman fonds
          2003.8 · Fonds · 1957-1994

          This fonds consits of the administrative and business papers of Mr. Adam Zimmerman during his tenure as a senior level executive with Noranda Inc., Noranda Mines Ltd, and Macmillan Bloedel Ltd., particularly in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia with the majority of these records relating to the senior level operations of these companies. It includes textual records relate to the creation and development of Northwood Pulp & Timber Ltd. in Prince George including all aspects of its regional operations throughout Northcentral BC). The fonds also includes records related to Noranda Inc.’s successful and unsuccessful attempts at business acquisitions in both forestry and mining operations internationally, particularly in Mexico, Brazil, the Netherlands and Tasmania.

          The fonds also contains textual records generated by Zimmerman in his directorship and chairman positions on various forest industry association boards. It includes his notes, general correspondence, minutes, as well as booklets and brochures notably from the Canadian Forest Industries Council, the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, the Forest Sector Advisory Council and other similar industry associations. Much of this material relates to the issue of the softwood lumber dispute and Zimmerman’s involvement in the lobbying efforts regarding Canada/U.S. Free Trade issues and includes bound reports, agreements, and publications as well as correspondence to/from Zimmerman and his handwritten notes within the files. The fonds also includes general business information (annual reports, brochures, publications) pertaining to other Canadian forestry and mining companies.

          The fonds also contains Adam Zimmerman’s speeches and correspondence related to his involvement in numerous charities, foundations and corporate fundraising initiatives with numerous Canadian educational institutions, non-profit societies and federal election campaigns.

          Business records of Noranda Inc. are extensive and include administrative, business, personnel, financial and legal records. Record types include correspondence, memos, handwritten notes, business proposals and meeting notes, merger proposals and notes, prospectuses, board meeting agendas and minutes, annual reports, financial statements, resumes, portfolios, printed brochures, publications and other ephemera related to the business operations of Noranda Inc., Noranda Mines and MacMillan Bloedel [during Noranda Mines take-over of MB] all during Zimmerman’s tenure as Chair and/or CEO. The fonds includes correspondence, financial reports, legal testimony transcripts resulting from the Gaspe Copper Mine labour strike in Quebec in 1957 and the subsequent Gaspe Law Suit of 1960 between Noranda and the United Steel Workers of America. The fonds also includes extensive correspondence between Zimmerman and various levels of government regarding the lobbying of government on forestry policy and correspondence with various environmental lobbying groups in the 1980s including correspondence with well-known environmentalist David Suzuki.

          Subjects include all facets of business operations pertaining to Canadian forestry and mining sectors including labour issues, environmental impacts of industrial developments, industry and effects on the Canadian economy, the free trade debate, the softwood lumber issue etc.

          The fonds provides a detailed archival record of Mr. Zimmerman’s contribution to the building of Noranda Forest in Canada, Northwood Pulp & Timber in BC and Noranda Inc. as a resource-based conglomerate. Many records were utilized by Mr. Zimmerman in the writing of his book, Who’s in Charge Here, Anyway?: reflections from a life in business, (Don Mills, Ontario: Stoddart; Distributed in Canada by General Distribution Services), 1997.

          Zimmerman, Adam
          Administration
          2003.8.4.02.01 · Sub-subseries · 1964-1987
          Part of Adam Zimmerman fonds

          Sub-subseries consists of administrative records concerning Northwood Pulp and it's renamed successors Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. (1972-1998) and Northwood Forest Industries Ltd. (1979-1998). These records were created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman during his tenures as the company's President and Director. Includes general correspondence, Board of Directors meeting materials, annual reports, legal and personnel records, and documents relating to various associations with which Northwood had memberships or relationships.

          Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.
          Administration
          2003.8.1.2 · Subseries · 1965-1992
          Part of Adam Zimmerman fonds

          Subseries contains administrative records created and accumulated by Adam Zimmerman at the Noranda Inc. (formerly Noranda Mines) corporate office in Toronto. Includes correspondence, legal records, speeches, reports, and records regarding corporate relations, donations, the Noranda Environmental Committee, marketing, and other administrative matters.

          Noranda Inc.
          Administration
          2003.8.3.1 · Subseries · 1967-1986
          Part of Adam Zimmerman fonds

          Subseries consists of administrative records relating to the Noranda Manufacturing Division. Includes correspondence, memoranda, and company reference files.

          Zimmerman, Adam
          Administration
          2003.8.4.01.1 · Sub-subseries · 1966-1985
          Part of Adam Zimmerman fonds

          Sub-subseries consists of administrative records concerning Northwood Mills that were created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman during his tenures as the company's President, Director, and Chairman. Includes general correspondence files and Board of Directors documents. Also includes financial, legal, and personnel records.

          Northwood Mills Ltd.
          Administration
          2003.8.4.03.1 · Sub-subseries · 1986-1994
          Part of Adam Zimmerman fonds

          Sub-subseries consists of administrative records for Noranda Forest Inc. These records were created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman during his tenures as the company's CEO (1987-1991), Chairman (1987-1993), and Director (1987-1994). Includes general correspondence, the resume of Adam Zimmerman, annual reports, AGM records, human resources documents, and public relations material, among others.

          Noranda Forest Inc.
          Administration
          2003.8.2.1.1 · Sub-subseries · 1964-1987
          Part of Adam Zimmerman fonds

          Sub-subseries consists of administrative records created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman in his various roles with Noranda Mines (Comptroller, 1961-1966; Vice President and Comptroller, 1966-1974; Executive Vice President, 1974-1982). Includes correspondence, strategic planning documents, reports, promotional material, meeting documents, and more. Also includes records relating to Noranda Minerals, which was created from a reorganization of some Noranda Mines companies.

          Noranda Mines Ltd.
          Ah Yee at Giscome
          2009.5.3.16 · Item · [ca. 1913]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts four men standing in front of two log cabins. It is believed that these men are also featured at Meikle's Cabin in item 2009.5.3.17. Forest in background, miscellaneous items on ground in yard. Handwritten photo caption on verso and recto of this photo reads: "at Ah Yee at Giscome." It is believed that Ah Yee was the first Chinese store keeper at Giscome Portage in 1910.

          2009.5.3.86 · Item · [after 1910]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a woman, man, and dog standing in front of the Chinese general store in a log building with the sign "AH YEE FUR DEALER GENERAL MERCHANT". Power poles, buildings, and trees visible in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "First Store S Ft George A. G. Hamilton" "Boucher [sic]". It is believed that this store was originally owned by A. G. Hamilton.

          2009.5.3.144 · Item · [ca. 1915]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts men in uniform standing on and around a stage coach with the sign "BREWSTER TRANSFER COMPANY." One man sits inside the coach pulled by four horses. Large building with extended porch and balcony in background. Mountains barely visible in distance. It is believed that one of the men in this photograph may be Mr. A. K. Bourchier.

          Algoma Steel
          2003.8.6.1 · Subseries · 1983-1992
          Part of Adam Zimmerman fonds

          Subseries consists of records relating to Algoma Steel Inc. that were created or accumulated by Adam Zimmerman during his tenure on the company's Board of Directors. Includes correspondence, a Director's manual, reports, Algoma annual reports, strategy and planning documents, and meeting materials.

          Algoma Steel Inc.
          Atlin - the Garrett Store
          2012.13.1.98.37 · Item · 1999
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts the Garrett Store in Atlin, B.C. A plaque on it reads: "John Garrett, a prominent English cricket player, came to Atlin in 1910 to mine gold. In 1917 he opened this grocery and dry goods store where he also sold his wife's fresh baked bread and sweets."

          Audio Recordings
          2002.12.1 · Series · c.1970 - c.1989
          Part of Bob Harkins fonds

          Series consists of 30 sound recordings of 46 radio interviews conducted primarily by radio broadcaster Bob Harkins for CJCI Radio, Prince George.

          Harkins, Bob
          Avenue A in Prince Rupert
          2011.3.3.75 · Item · 9 August 1908
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Slightly elevated view of the Prince Rupert Inn on Avenue A. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Avenue A Prince Rupert BC Allen Photo." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "August 9 1908 Hopping[sic] this will find you all well with kind regards. [illegible]. C Mouat." Postcard is addressed to: "Miss Jemima Colvin Rosedale Farm Cowichan Station B.C." Verso affixed with a one cent Canadian stamp. Postmark on verso reads: "Prince Rupert BC Au 9 08."