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Adrien Gabriel Morice
2000.23.1.072 · File · 1978-1981
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Adrien Gabriel Morice (27 August 1859 - 21 April 1939), a missionary priest belonging to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He served as a missionary in Canada and created a writing system for the Carrier language. Materials include a photocopied book written by Father Morice, newspaper clippings, and reproductions of journal articles.

Agriculture and weather
2000.23.1.001 · File · 1969-1994
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material created or collected by Audrey L'Heureux regarding agriculture and weather in British Columbia. Highlights include:

  • BC Department of Agriculture, "Agriculture in the North Cariboo and Central British Columbia", 1969 (booklet)
  • BC Department of Agriculture, "Agriculture in the North Cariboo and Central British Columbia", 1974 (booklet)
  • William Gilgan, "Agriculture in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako", 1972 (booklet)
  • Alastair McLean, "History of the Cattle Industry in British Columbia", Rangelands 4 (3), 1982 (journal article)
  • Fritz Dalchow, "Agricultural Geography of British Columbia, 1972 (book)
  • Kemano Completion Hearings, "Potentials for Agricultural Irrigation Return Flows and Nutrient Runoff and Leaching", 1994 (document)
Airline history
2000.23.1.002 · File · 1964-1998
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions regarding airplanes, airports, and aviation in the northern and central B.C region. Highlights include:

  • Vivienne Clarke, "BXO", WestWorld Magazine, 1882
  • John Lindeberg, "The Mad Trapper of Rat River", Alaska Sportsman Magazine, 1964
  • Frank Russ Baker Memorial, [ca. 198-?] (postcard)
2000.23.1.003 · File · 1975-1999
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings, news releases, meeting minutes, cartoon illustrations of the Alcan company, promotional pamphlets, and correspondence. Includes issues of "The Watershed" newspaper (Vol. 1, No. 3) and the "Ingot" newspaper published by Alcan (various issues, 1975-1995). Highlights include:

  • Brian Gardiner, "House of Commons Canada", 1993 (news release)
  • District Municipality of Vanderhoof, Meeting summary regarding "Nechako River Loss An Environmental Flashpoint", 19 May 1993 (booklet)
  • District Municipality of Vanderhoof, "Agenda, Town Hall Meeting", 18 May 1993 (document)
  • Murray Rankin and Arvay Finlay, "Alcan's Kemano Project: Options and Recommendations", 1992 (book)
  • Brian Gardiner, "Submission to the B.C. Utilities Commission Public Meetings on 'Procedural Matters' Regarding the 'Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project'", 1993
  • Hans Edward Albert Kuppers, "The 5th Year Anniversary Collection by HEAK", 1981 (cartoon book)
  • Alcan, Letter of appreciation to Audrey Smedley-L'Heureux, 1979 (correspondence)
  • Audrey Smedley-L'Heureux to NDP Committee, Reproduction of letter regarding "The Need For Continued Support", 1980 (correspondence)
  • Alcan, "Grande Baie", 1981 (booklet)
  • Alcan, "Alcan in Canada", 1979 (booklet)
  • Nechako Neyenkut Society, Certificate of thanks and founding to Ed & Audrey L'Heureux, 1983 (certificate)
  • Nechako Neyenkut Society, Constitution and legal Society Act documentation, 1980 (document)
  • Alcan, "Kemano Completion Project Information", 1994 (newsletter)
  • Rivers Defence Coalition, "Privatising the Nechako River", 1993 (pamphlet)
  • Greenpeace, "The Price of Power", 1993 (pamphlet)
  • Allied Rivers Commission, "The Hidden Costs of Kemano", [199-??] (pamphlet)
  • Alcan, "Special Report", 22 Sept 1993 (booklet)
  • Reproduction of "Concept..". article in the Western Business & Industry Magazine 24 (4), Apr. 1953 (article)
  • "The Watershed" newspaper, Vol.1 No.3 June 1994
Alexander Caulfield Anderson
2000.23.1.005 · File · 1960-1978
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of documentation regarding Alexander Caulfield Anderson, a British Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) fur-trader, explorer of British Columbia, and civil servant. Includes reproductions of Alexander Caulfield Anderson correspondence from the BC Archives.

2000.23.1.054 · File · 1976-1993
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trial also known as the Nuxalk-Carrier Route, Blackwater Trail, or the Grease Trail. The trail is a 420 km (260 mi) historical overland route between Quesnel and Bella Coola. Materials include a postcard, booklet, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, journals, correspondence, a map, a magazine, and reproductions of articles. Highlights include:

  • British Columbia Historical News, "Surveying B.C. Since 1793", Vol. 26 No. 2, 1993
  • Government of Canada Minister of State for Youth, "The Sir Alexander Mackenzie 'Canada Sea-to-Sea' bicentennial expeditions, 1989-1993", 1993 (pamphlet)
  • Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association, "Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Blackwater-Ootsa Community Association, "Safeguarding The Future For The Unspoiled Wild lands, Waters, Fish, Wildlife and Lifestyles of The West Chilcotin", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association, "The Alexander Mackenzie Voyageur Route", 1993 (pamphlet)
  • Canadian Geographical Journal with feature article "Tracking Mackenzie to the West Coast", Vol. 93 No. 2, 1976
  • Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail, "Following in the footsteps of Sir Alexander Mackenzie and his Nuxalk-Carrier Guides", 1988 (pamphlet)
  • Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail, "Including Day Trips at the Blackwater Bridge", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail, "Including Day Trips at Burnt Bridge Creek", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail, "Including Day Trips at the Euchineko River and Titetown Lake", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail, "Including Day Trips at the Blackwater Bridge", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Beautiful British Columbia Magazine, Vol. 31 No. 2, 1989
  • BC Ministry of Forests, "Kluskus Recreation Area", (map)
  • Province of British Columbia, "Tweedsmuir Provincial Park (South)", 1984 (pamphlet)
  • The Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association newsletter, 1985-1994
  • Canadian Geographic with feature article "Following Mackenzie's footsteps to the Pacific" by Brian Patton, 1990 (magazine)
  • United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, "A Guide to Your National Forests", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • B.C Ministry of Land, Parks and Housing, "Tweedsmuir Provincial Park North", 1985 (pamphlet)
  • National Forests and Grasslands, "Outdoor Recreation Guide", 1989 (pamphlet)
  • National Park Service, "Lewis and Clark Trail", 1988 (pamphlet)
  • Blackwater-Ootsa Community Association, "Safeguarding the Future for the Unspoiled Wild Lands, Waters, Fish, Wildlife and Lifestyles of the West Chilcotin", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Blackwater-Ootsa Community Bulletin, Vol. 2 No. 1, Jan. 1991
  • Lewis and Clark Trail, "Following Lewis and Clark Across the Clear water National Forest", 1982 (pamphlet)
  • Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Alberta, "Sir Alexander Mackenzie in Alberta", 1983 (pamphlet)
  • Provincial Parks Branch, "Tweedsmuir Provincial Park", 1977 (pamphlet)
  • Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing, "Tweedsmuir Provincial Park South", 1984 (pamphlet)
  • Tourism British Columbia, "British Columbia Road Map and Parks Guide", 1989 (pamphlet)
  • The Royal Canadian Mint, "The Complete 1989 Canadian Coin Collection" featuring an Alexander Mackenzie commemorative silver dollar, 1989 (pamphlet)
  • Beautiful British Columbia magazine. Vol. 24 No. 2, 1981
  • Province of British Columbia Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing, "British Columbia Agreement for Recreation and Conservation on the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail", 1985 (booklet)
  • The Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association newsletter, 1992
  • The Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association, "Following in the footsteps of Sir Alexander Mackenzie and his Nuxalk-Carrier Guides", 1988 (pamphlet)
  • Ministry of Forests Ministry of Tourism and Ministry Responsible for Culture, "Management Plan for Trail Portions on Public Forest Lands", 1993 (booklet)
  • The Bella Coola 1993 Committee, "Follow the Trail to Bella Coola and Retrace the Adventure", 1993 (pamphlet)
  • Heritage Research Group [Parks Canada?], "An Interpretive Study of the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail", 1986 (reproduction)
2000.23.1.023 · File · 1950-1998
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material regarding the archaeological history of British Columbia including newspaper clippings, reproduced articles, a pamphlet, and correspondence. Highlights include:

  • Charles E. Borden, "Results of Archaeological Investigations in Central British Columbia", 1950 (article reproduction)
  • Roy L. Carlson, "C.E. Borden's Archaeological Legacy", 1979 (article reproduction)
  • The Archaeological Sites Advisory Board, "Preserving British Columbia's Prehistory", 1973 (booklet)
  • J.H. Sewell, "Archaeological Remains in Central British Columbia", 1950 (article reproduction)
BC Hydro
2000.23.1.076 · File · 1978-1984
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collected research material regarding BC Hydro, including development reports, community attitudes towards B.C. Hydro, and expansion plans. Materials include photographic negatives, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets. Highlights include:

  • B.C. Hydro, "Duncan Dam Columbia River Power", 1983 (pamphlet)
  • B.C. Hydro, "Cathedral Square Substation", 1984 (pamphlet)
  • B.C. Hydro, "Cheekye-Dunsmuir Transmission Project", 1984 (pamphlet)
  • B.C. Hydro, "Diesel Generating Stations", 1983 (pamphlet)
  • B.C. Hydro, "Kootenay Canal Hydroelectric Development, Columbia River Power", 1978 (pamphlet)
  • B.C. Hydro, "Trees and Overhead Powerlines, A Guide to safe, sensible tree selection", 1983 (booklet)
  • B.C. Hydro, "Revelstoke Dam & Generating Station, Columbia River Power", 1984 (booklet)
  • B.C. Hydro, "Mica Dam Columbia River Power", 1983 (booklet)
  • B.C. Hydro, "W.A.C. Bennett Dam & G.M. Shrum Generating Station, Peace River Power", 1982 (booklet)
  • B.C. Hydro, "Peace Canyon Dam & Generating Station, Peace River Power", 1983 (booklet)
  • Trade and Commerce, "10th Annual Market Survey, Northwest Territories, one of Seven Reports", 1974 (magazine)
  • Photographic negative of a map titled "Early Days in Stewart"
2000.23.1.008 · File · 1959-1978
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of oral (aural) history guides, pamphlets, and reproductions from L'Heureux's research at the BC Provincial Archives in Victoria. Highlights include:

  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "British Columbia History: Sound Heritage", 1977 (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "People in Landscape", 1980 (pamphlet)
  • Contact, "A Victim of Siwash Rock" Vol. 19 No. 2, March 1978 (magazine)
  • Province Archives of British Columbia, "Sound Heritage Series", 1983 (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Aural History", [197-??] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "A Guide to Aural History Research", 1976 (booklet)
2000.23.1.007 · File · 1966-1979
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of correspondence and reproductions from L'Heureux's research at the BC Provincial Archives in Victoria. Contains photocopies of BC Archives archival materials, correspondence, memoranda, articles, archival manuscript, research requests, and pamphlets. Highlights include:

  • Illustrated street map of the University of British Columbia campus, 1972
  • Reproduction of article entitled "Jack Fannin, Pioneer Extraordinaire" in "British Columbia - The Pioneer Years" book, [197-?] (article)
  • British Columbia Provincial Museum, "Publications", 1979 (pamphlet)
  • Two-sided "Guide Map of British Columbia Government Offices, Victoria, B.C". and "Guide Map, Legislative Precinct, Victoria, B.C.", 1975 (map)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Research Procedures and Regulations", 1979 (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of Manitoba, "Rules & Regulations", [ca. 1977] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Research Procedures and Regulations", [197-?] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Parliament Buildings, A Visitors' Guide to the Legislative Precincts", [197-?] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Manuscript Inventory No. 1", 1976 (booklet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Manuscript Inventory No. 2", 1978 (booklet).
    File also includes photographs of the exterior of B.C. Archives building in Victoria ([197-??]), photographs of the interior of the B.C. Archives reference room (1977), a photograph of a topographic physical relief map of British Columbia (1977), and photographs of a historical exhibit in the entrance to B.C. Archives (1977).
BC regional histories
2000.23.1.012 · File · 1978-1981
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions related to British Columbia history. Highlights include:

  • Tsitika Publications Ltd., "The Sea Otter", magazine issue Vol. 1 No. 6, Mar. 1978 (magazine)
  • Reproduction of North Coast Marine Museum Society, "North Pacific Cannery: British Columbia", [197-?] (brochure)
Book reviews
2000.23.2.25 · File · 1978-1986
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions related to book reviews and articles, some of which were written and reviewed by Audrey L'Heureux. Highlights include:
Kathryn Fowler, "Sound Advice on Winter", 1980 (book review)

  • Reproduction of book review by Audrey Smedley-L'Heureux, "Rough Road to The North: Jim Christy", 1980 (article)
  • Gerry Andrews, "Metis Outpost", 1980 (promotional pamphlet)
  • British Columbia Provincial Museum, "Publications of the British Columbia Provincial Museum", 1986 (booklet)
  • T.H. Anstey, "One Hundred Harvests: Research Brand Agriculture Canada 1886-1986", 1986 (pamphlet)
    • "Want List - Novels with a B.C. setting", 1984
2000.23.1.061 · File · 1976-1978
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Provincial Park plaques. Materials include a pamphlet and photocopies from a book entitled "101 Names". Highlights include:
*Provincial Parks Branch, "A Guide To British Columbia Stop-of-Interest Plaques", 1976 (pamphlet)

Canadian Forces Overseas
2000.23.1.017 · File · 1985-1995
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of reproductions of reports, a booklet, and articles pertaining to Canada's military involvement overseas. Highlights include:

  • Reproduction of a report by Cyril M. Shelford, "Open Report on Visit to Holland for the 40th Anniversary of Canadian Liberation of Holland", 1985
  • Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, "Souvenir of the Campaign in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany 1944-1945", (reproduction of 1945 booklet)
  • Cyril and Barbara Shelford, "A War Vet Says Thanks", 1995 (article)
Canadian National Railway
2000.23.1.016 · File · 1978-1989
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collected material regarding CN Rail. Includes a Via Rail timetable (1 June 1978) for the Western Transcontinental Services as well as newspaper clippings.

Cariboo region
2000.23.1.018 · File · 1977-1986
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to the Cariboo District and reproductions of articles and newspaper clippings. Highlights include:

  • Reproduction of Isabel M.L. Bescoby, "Some Aspects of Society in Cariboo from it's discovery until 1871", 1932 (booklet)
  • "Gold Country '86", a commemorative Expo 86 supplement to the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 25 June 1986
Carrie Jane Gray
2000.23.1.055 · File · 1978-2000
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Carrie Jane Gray, a Mayor and Alderman on Prince George City Council who took part in several community organizations. Her dedication to Prince George is the reason why a former landfill was turned into park was named in her honour. Materials include newspaper clippings and reproductions of articles.

Charles Horetzky
2000.23.1.062 · File · 1978-1980
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Charles George Horetzky or Horetsky (20 July 1838 - 30 April 1900). Horetzky was a Canadian surveyor and photographer noted for his work in western Canada as a member of the Canadian Pacific Survey under Sir Sandford Fleming and Frank Moberly. Materials included a summary write-up by L'Heureux, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and reproductions of articles.

Charles Melville Hays
2000.23.1.057 · File · 1980
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Charles Melville Hays (May 16, 1856 - April 15, 1912) who was the president of the Grand Trunk Railway. He began working in the railroad business as a clerk at the age of 17 and quickly rose through the ranks of management to become the General Manager of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway. He became Vice-President of that company in 1889 and remained as such until 1896 when he became General Manager of the Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) of Canada. He died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic before his plan was complete. File consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and reproductions of articles.

2000.23.1.024 · File · [before 1979]
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of information on Charles William Digby. Clifford was an Irish-born miner, trader, hotel owner and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Cassiar from 1898 to 1903 and Skeena from 1903 to 1907 as a Conservative in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Clifford also a partner in one of the Kitselas mines. Material includes reproductions of articles, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and "Northern B.C. In Retrospect Who's Who" article written by Audrey L'Heureux.

Cheslatta Band
2000.23.1.022 · File · 1989-1991
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of documents, a newspaper clippings, and summaries surrounding the surrender of the Cheslatta Reserve on April 21, 1952. Highlights include:

  • Chief Marvin Charlie, "The Story of the Surrender of the Cheslatta Reserves on April 21", 1952 (document)
  • Mike Robertson (compiler), "Ootsa Lake Settlers: Sale of Land to Alcan, 1950-54", 1991 (draft document)
  • Cheslatta Band, "Cheslatta Redevelopment Project Executive Summary", [after 1990] (booklet)
Churches of British Columbia
2000.23.1.011 · File · 1970-1990
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to churches in British Columbia. Materials include newspaper clippings, a pamphlet, a postcard, a placemat and reproductions of journal articles. Highlights Include:

  • The United Church of Canada, "Medical Work in Canada", [197-?] (pamphlet)
Collectibles guides
2000.23.1.026 · File · 1974-1987
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collectors guides on antiques and a newspaper clipping. Highlights include:

  • Ralph and Terry Kovel, "Family Circle's Pocket Guide to Collectibles", 1987 (booklet)
  • Bea Boynton, "A Very Amateur Guide to Antique Bottle Collecting", 1974 (booklet)
Collins Overland Telegraph
2000.23.1.027 · File · 1974-1982
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collected research materials regarding Perry McDonough Collins and the Collins Overland Telegraph. Collins was the visionary behind the Russian-American Telegraph of 1865-1867. The failed venture aimed to connect America to Europe by telegraph via the Bering Strait. Materials include newspaper clippings, a book, as well as reproductions of articles, correspondence, and archival material. Highlights include:

  • D.A. McGregor, "Through B.C. to Bering Sea-A Dream that Failed" from The Province, 1953 (article reproduction)
  • John B. Daniell, "The Collins Overland Telegraph" from the Northwest Digest, 1960 (article reproduction)
  • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Williams Creek from the canyon To middle town (Barkerville)" from a painting by Frederick Whymper, [186?] (print photograph reproduction)
  • Reproduction of Corday MacKay, "The Collins Overland Telegraph", 1866 (article reproduction)
  • Hon. Homer D. Angell, "Congressional Record: Proceeding and Debates of the 78th Congress, First Session", 1943 (reproduction)
  • Article entitled "Collin's Overland Telegraph" by Kathleen Fitzgerald in "The History of the Canadian West" collector's no. 1, 1982 (magazine issue)
  • Willard E. Ireland, "The Collins Overland Telegraph", 1866 (article reproduction)
2000.23.1.009 · File · 1964-1992
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of two ornate holiday greeting cards produced by Canadian Forest Products, which provide a detailed history of the founding of Prince George in relation to the fur trade and the discovery of the site of Vancouver. Also includes a commemorative pictorial essay booklet by John M. Horton entitled "Re: Discovery' 92: An Exhibition of Marine Paintings and Historical Writings to Commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Voyage of Discovery by Capt. George Vancouver featuring the Marine Paintings of John M. Horton" (1992).

Correspondence
2000.23.2.27 · File · 1970-1990
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of Audrey L'Heureux's correspondence relating to her writing career, as well as notes pertaining to future possible writing projects. Also includes photograph reproductions for Audrey L'Heureux's book "Trails to Rails":

  • BC Provincial Archives, "First locomotive to pass in front of camp G.T.P.R. Track Layer ahead", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Track Layer from the pass arriving at Fort Fraser", 1918 (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Track-layer in Petes cut", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, untitled photograph, [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, untitled photograph, [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Passing through the Fort George Canyon", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Fort Fraser, the finish of the half mile race between tract layer", 1914 (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, untitled photograph, [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, untitled photograph, [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "The lunch on line is an everyday occurrence", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "The lunch on line is an everyday occurrence", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Yard by yard the G.T.P.R. is built from coast to coast", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Driving four mile Creek Bridge", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Driving Endako River bridge", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Steam shovel", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
Crop circles
2000.23.1.030 · File · 1998
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings and a newsletter consisting of information on crop circles. Includes a winter 1998 Prince George Art Gallery newsletter with a feature article entitled "Invision: Crop Circles and Creativity".

David Douglas
2000.23.1.035 · File · 1967-1977
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of research material regarding David Douglas (25 June 1799 - 12 July 1834), a North American explorer and botanist best known as the namesake of the Douglas fir. Includes photocopied articles and photocopies of his correspondence from an archives.

Ducks Unlimited
2000.23.1.036 · File · 1983-1987
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of research materials regarding Ducks Unlimited. Includes newspaper clippings and a booklet from the Ducks Unlimited Canada Vanderhoof Committee entitled "3nd Annual Banquet" (1987).

Edward R. Gosnell
2000.23.1.052 · File · [197-?]
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Edward R. Gosnell. Gosnell was the first Provincial Librarian from 1893 to 1898 and also the first Provincial Archivist from 1908 to 1910. He wrote one of the earliest histories of British Columbia. Research materials include reproductions of photographs from BC Archives and reproductions of articles. Highlights include:

  • Reproduction of photograph from BC Archives depicting the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway entitled "Track layer laying steel from Kitselos to Hazelton", 1913
  • Reproduction of photograph from BC Archives depicting the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, [191-??]
Fisheries
2000.23.1.039 · File · 1983-1984
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings, reports, agendas, booklets, articles, and a pamphlet regarding fisheries in British Columbia, particularly the impact of the Kemano Completion Project on the Nechako River and other tributaries. Highlights include:

  • Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Public Meetings Concerning Kemano Completion, "Agenda", 1984 (reproduction)
  • Reproduction of "Presentation by the Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council to a Public Meeting Called by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on March 2 & 3, 1984 in Vanderhoof, British Columbia"
  • Department of Fisheries and Oceans, "Towards a Fish Habitat Decision on the Kemano Completion Project A Discussion Paper", 1984 (booklet)
  • Province of British Columbia, "Fraser River Estuary Study", [198-?] (pamphlet)
2000.23.1.038 · File · 1976-1991
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of booklets, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and reports on fishing in British Columbia. Highlights include:

  • Government of Canada, "Salmonid Enhancement", [after 1977] (pamphlet)
  • Province of British Columbia, "Angling Data Northern British Columbia", 1976 (booklet)
  • Sportguide Series Special Interest Supplement to TV Week Family Magazine, "The Salt Chucker", Vol. 2, 1978 (magazine)
  • Government of Canada Fisheries and Oceans, "Where and When to See Salmon", 1998 (pamphlet)
Forestry and trails
2000.23.1.041 · File · 1977-2000
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of research materials regarding forestry in British Columbia. Includes newspaper clippings, booklets, pamphlets, correspondence, photocopied articles, and a proposal on land and resource management of Vanderhoof. Highlights include:

  • Vanderhoof Forest District, "Vanderhoof Land and Resource Management Plan: Summary", 1997 (booklet)
  • MacMillan Bloedel, "How the forest grows...", 1975 (booklet)
  • MacMillan Bloedel, "Enjoying the forest...", 1974 (booklet)
  • B.C. Business Magazine, "Forestry in B.C. The Winter Years", 1981 (booklet)
  • Province of British Columbia Ministry of Forests, "Integrated Resource Management", [198-?]
  • Province of British Columbia Ministry of Forests, "Reforestation: more than 7 seedlings planted every second", 1992 (booklet)
  • The Shared Resource, "Our Forests" Vol. 2, 1993 (booklet)
  • Plateau Forest Products Ltd., "2000 Forest Development Plan: 2000-2005 Beetle Management", Dec. 1999 (map)
2000.23.1.043 · File · 1977-1992
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collected research materials regarding Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake, Engen, Endako, and the Endako mine. Includes a Provincial bulletin, postcard, histories of Fort Fraser, correspondence, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings, articles, and an advertisement for Fort Fraser. Highlights include:

  • Province of British Columbia Lands Service, "The Fort Fraser-Fort George Bulletin Area", 1967 (booklet)
  • Postcard of Fraser Lake, [198-?]
  • Don & Sue Rudland, "Welcome to Historic Fort Fraser", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Christero Communications, "Rose Prince of the Carrier Nation", [198-?] (pamphlet)
Fort George
2000.23.1.044 · File · 1973-1978
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of research material collected on the history of Fort George including a Provincial bulletin, newspaper clippings, pamphlet, and reproductions of articles and images. Highlights include:

  • Robert Arthur Williams, Province of British Columbia Lands Service, "The Fort Fraser- Fort George Bulletin Area", No.7. 1973 (bulletin)
  • Fort George Park, "Fraser-Fort George Museum", [197-?] (pamphlet)
  • W.J. MacAllan, "The Moving of the Fort George Indians", Cariboo & Northwest Digest, Summer 1948 (photocopied article)
  • Nellie R. Campbell, "When Steel Came to Prince George", Cariboo & Northern B.C. Digest, Summer 1947
  • Fraser Fort-George Museum, "Museum Mirror", Vol. 2 No. 1, 1986
Fort St. James
2000.23.1.045 · File · 1977-1999
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collected research materials regarding the settlement of Fort St. James. Materials include booklets, postcards, pamphlets, maps, an information placemat, newspaper clippings, a newsletter, and reproductions of a map, articles, and images. Highlights include:

  • Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1981 (booklet)
  • "Fort St. James National Historic Park", [197-?] (postcard)
  • Chamber of Commerce, "Fort St. James", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • "Fort St. James, B.C., Canada Chundoo Motor Inn", [197-?] (postcard)
  • Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1985 (pamphlet)
  • Parks Canada, "National & Historic Parks Guide", 1985 (pamphlet)
  • Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1977 (pamphlet)
  • Environment Canada Lands Directorate, "Soil Capability for Agriculture, Fort St. James", 1974 (map)
  • Fort St. James, "Murray Ridge Ski Hill", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James, Mount Murray in the distant background", [192-?] (print photograph reproduction)
  • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James Pageant, heft to the right, Norman Mathews in costume of Clark at old post, Sir George Simpson as Chief factor, CH. French; AC Murray as C.F. Arch, McDonald', 1928 (print photograph reproduction)
  • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James-Celebrations-Dominion Day: Tug-of-war-Fort St. James", July 29,1911 (print photograph reproduction)
  • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Indian Village at Fort St. James-Stuart Lake", 1913 (print photograph reproduction)
  • Caledonia Inns, "The History of New Caledonia Established 1806", [198-??] (placemat)
  • National Historics, "Fort St. James", Vol.1 1999 (newsletter)
Forts of British Columbia
2000.23.1.042 · File · 1972-1992
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of reproduced newspaper clippings and articles on the history of forts in British Columbia. Includes a 1982 Parks Canada booklet entitled "Historic, Guide to Canada's National Historic Parks".

Frank Cyril Swannell
2000.23.1.097 · File · 1977-1991
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Frank Cyril Swannell, a surveyor of British Columbia. Materials include a magazine, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photograph reproductions, journal articles, and journal notes compiled by Audrey L'Heureux. Highlights include:

  • Swannell, F.C, "Report on Topographical Surveys in Omineca District", 1912 (reproduced journal article)
  • Corporation of Land Surveyors, "The Link", Vol.1 No.2 , 1977 (magazine)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Exploring Surveyors Making Canoe Finlay River", 1913 (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Surveying Omineca Exploration", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
Fraser River
2000.23.1.046 · File · 1992-1993
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of research materials on the Fraser River such as newspaper clippings, correspondence, and reports on Fraser River management programs. Highlights include:

  • Fraser Basin Management Board, "What People in the Communities Told Us: A Report on the Open House Discussions", 1993 (booklet)
  • Fraser Basin Management Board, "What Basin-Wide Stakeholders Told Us: A Summary of the Presentations", 1993 (booklet)
  • Fraser Basin Management Board, "Sustainability Together", 1993 (booklet)
  • Environment Canada, "Fraser River Action Plan 1992-93, Progress Report", 1992 (booklet)
  • The Mighty Fraser River, "Portraying its Scenic Beauty and Rugged Canyons", 1976 (booklet)
Frederick William Knewstubb
2000.23.1.066 · File · 1979
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material collected on Frederick William Knewstubb. Frederick William Knewstubb, who first foresaw the possibility of the Kenney Dam/Nechako Reservoir project, which was carried out by the Aluminium Company of Canada (ALCAN). Knewstubb joined the Water Rights Branch as a draughtsman in 1911, became a hydrological engineer in 1926, and was Chief Hydrologic Engineer for the Water Rights Branch at the time of his death, 16 December 1937. Materials includes reproductions of articles, and correspondence.

2000.23.2.23 · File · 1970-1988
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collected research materials for Audrey Smedley-L'Heureux's book draft for "From Trail to Rail", as well as reproductions of articles and maps. Materials include chapters of "Trail to Rail, Surveys and Gold 1862-1904 Fort George, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser", reproductions of journal articles, photographs, and correspondence. Highlights include:

  • Photograph reproduction, "A Hudson's Bay Steamer Engaged in The Skeena River Traffic at Hazelton", [192-?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "Fort George, Fraser River", [192-?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "Approaching the Main Range of The Rocky Mountains", [191-?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "In the Swamp Near Jasper Lake", [191-?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "Quaint Cantilever Bridge of Timber, built by the Indians across the gorge of the Bulkley River near Hazelton", [191-?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "A Shack Among the Trees on the Skeena River", [191-?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "The Most Majestic of Canadian Mountains", [191-?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "Telkwa", [191-?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "A Settler's Cabin Near Tsinkut Lake, in the Nechaco [Nechako] Valley", [189?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "How One Has To Travel Up the Fraser River", [191-?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "The Eternal Quest", [191-?]
  • Photograph reproduction, "Mr. J. W. Millan's Ranch At Stoney Creek", [191-?]