Events and Celebrations

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  • Specific cultural, arts, political, sports, holiday and community events
  • Personal events
  • Organizations, public agencies and businesses dedicated to planning for events
  • Examples: centennials, parades, festivals, fairs, exhibitions, concerts, ceremonies, parties, royal visits, campaigns, weddings, funerals, baptisms, protests and demonstrations

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          1346 Archival description results for Events and Celebrations

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          2008.3.3.1.8 · Item · 1995
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts group of men and women eating on deck attached to unknown house. Photo believed to have been taken during event held to celebrate Bridget Moran receiving an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

          Moran at UNBC Convocation
          2008.3.3.1.2 · Item · 26 May 1995
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and holding an unidentified item in the Canfor lecture theater at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Group sits against wall in foreground and in theater seats in background. Flags and speakers can be seen against far wall. Cameras and photographers also visible in image.

          2008.3.3.1.1 · Item · 26 May 1995
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and standing at podium while reading at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Group sits in foreground and background. Flags and speakers can be seen against far wall.

          2008.3.1.22.64 · Item · 1997
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts Mary John shaking hands with unidentified man at official ceremony where she was awarded the Order of Canada for outstanding service to her community. Two unidentified woman stand in background in large ornately furnished room.

          2008.3.1.22.62 · Item · [ca. 1990]
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts Bridget Moran seated at table covered with copies of 'Judgement at Stoney Creek'. Three copies of 'Stoney Creek Woman' are also displayed on table. Bookshelves in background. Photo believed to have been taken at same location as items 2008.3.1.17.1, 2008.3.1.17.2, and 2008.3.1.19.4.

          2008.3.1.22.8 · Item · [ca. 1994]
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Justa Monk and Bridget Moran stand in foreground. Unidentified individuals can be seen in bookstore in background. Bridget Moran published a book in 1994 entitled 'Justa: A First Nations Leader, Dakelhne Butsowhudilhzulh'un'.

          2008.3.1.22.31 · Item · [ca. 1995]
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts Moran standing in floral print dress, holding plate of food by fruit platter featuring a carved elephant and palm tree. Party decorations and tree can be seen in image. Building and unidentified men stand in background.

          2008.3.1.22.9 · Item · November 1996
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts eight women seated at table in dining room. Moran sits in foreground on left. Blue stair rail in foreground, window in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Gabriola Island Nov/96".

          2009.5.2.326 · Item · May 1938
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Banquet was held for Visiting Officers and Delegates to the B.P.O.E. Provincial Convention in Prince George, B.C. May 25-27, 1938. The banquet was held in the Elks’ Hall on Thursday May 26, 1938. Menu features food courses, toast list and dance programme.

          Book of Remembrance program
          2009.5.2.325 · Item · ca.1910-1962
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          This program is a newspaper clipping scrapbook featuring articles on the passing of, and services for, Mr. H.F. Glassey and Mrs. Sarah Glassey. Also included in an attached envelope at the back of this program:

          • A certificate of appointment issued and signed by the Lieutenant-Governor of B.C., Frank Stillman Barnard appointing H.F. Glassey to the position of Notary Public for B.C. in the county of Atlin. Signed and sealed by John Duncan MacLeary, Provincial Secretary, July 25, 1917. (item removed and rehoused with oversize materials)
          • Handwritten letter of condolence to Mrs. Glassey on the passing of Mr. Glassey from Mr. Ted Applewaite (Stipendiary Magistrate and former M.P. for the Skeena Riding)
          • Letter of condolence to Mrs. Glassey on the passing of Mr. Glassey from Mr. P.J. Lester, mayor of Prince Rupert, October 19, 1962.
          • A formal luncheon invitation (presumably to Mrs. Glassey) issued by the Commissioners of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation of the City of Vancouver. Luncheon to be followed by the unveiling of the Lord Stanley Statue buy the Governor General of Canada, His Excellency Major General Georges Vanier, in commemoration of the opening and dedication of Stanley Park, dated May 19, 1960.
          • Card of sympathy from the City of Prince Rupert. Included a photograph of two new graves laid side by side. (Photograph removed and housed with photographs)
          • A photograph of a women wearing a hat and coat, ca. 1910. (Item removed and housed with photographs)
          • Two negatives of Mr. H.F. Glassey (Item removed and housed with photographs)
          • One photograph featuring a fully laden dog sled. (Item removed and housed with photographs)
          2009.5.2.298 · Item · [1939?]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Sarah Glassey stands to left of three unknown men, embracing the man beside her who wears what is believed to be a pilot's uniform. Young man seated on ground wears suit, tie, and military hat. Young man on far right wears navy uniform. Trees in left background, street and houses in right background.

          2009.5.2.295 · Item · July 1942
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Man in military uniform, woman, and young boy stand on grass in front of flowering trees. Woman holds infant, bassinet stands on far right. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "The Connell family, Halifax, July 1942. Joan - age 3 months."

          2009.5.2.294 · Item · 1937
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          The pair stands on grassy shore, Sarah on right. Trees, water, and bridge visible in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Sarah + Vi." Both woman are believed to be members of group featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.291.

          2009.5.2.293 · Item · 1937
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          The pair stands on grassy shore, Sarah on right. Trees, water, bridge, and opposite shore visible in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Sarah + Doris." Both woman are believed to be members of group featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.291.

          2009.5.2.284 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Group of eleven men and women stands and sits in front of log building. Woman on far left holds infant, Sarah Glassey stands on far right. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Mr & Mrs Conroy, daughter Mary & school teacher." Similar group also featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.294.

          2009.5.2.279 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Group of eleven men and women stands and kneels in front of fence, field and hills in background. Sarah stands third from left, Bert stands on far right. Illegible annotation on recto of photograph: "Sands. Life up. Govt Agent [...?] Sands." Image cropped to oval shape. Similar group also featured in items 2009.5.2.274 - 2009.5.2.294.