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File consists of research materials pertaining to a Japanese war balloon that was found east of Fort Babine. Includes a 1993 booklet by Captain Charles A. East entitled "White Paper: Japanese Balloons of World War Two". Also includes two reprints of 1945 photographs that depict the Japanese war balloon chandelier with one bomb attached as well as Sergeant Smith east of Fort Babine beside the Japanese war balloon suspended in a tree.

Photograph depicts the 1945 Japanese war balloon chandelier with one bomb attached suspended in a tree, east of Fort Babine.

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)

File consists of entirely of newspaper clippings collected regarding Les Cox who served in World War II under the first Special Service Force designed by Churchill and Roosevelt. Cox is also known for his position as a BC conservation officer for 32 years.

The fonds consists of newspaper articles on John Ferry and several documents related to Carney Ferry's work as a CNR agent. The bulk of the fonds documents William Dow Ferry's accomplishments, from his sixth grade report card to law school transcripts, university diplomas and certificates of appointment. Most photos are formal shots of William Ferry but one series relates to his military service, including photographs of soldiers in Whitehorse ca. 1940.

Series consists of records and photographs relating to Judge William Ferry's life and career. Includes school records from Prince George Public School and the University of British Columbia, military photographs, and records, certificates and photographs relating to his his judicial career.

Photograph is a group portrait of ten soldiers.

Photograph shows three soldiers standing beside a jeep.

Photograph depicts soldiers parading on a street in front of the Whitehorse Inn.

Photograph depicts two lines of soldiers standing at attention during a military parade in Whitehorse, YT.

Photograph shows a soldier getting his hair cut in front of an army tent in Whitehorse, YT.

Photograph depicts a group of Whitehorse citizens watching a military parade in front of a Canadian Bank of Commerce.

Photographs depicts soldiers marching two by two on a road in Whitehorse, YT.

Photograph depicts a tree house in an army camp in Whitehorse, YT.

Item is a photograph of soldiers marching past the Whitehorse Inn.

Photograph depicts a line of soldiers standing at attention near a baseball field in Whitehorse, YT.

Photograph depicts an army cadet camp in Whitehorse, YT. Cookhouse in background.

Pennock, W.B. RIVER CROSSING EXERCISE. Prince George, B.C. 2 SEP 43. Presented to Major-General H.N. Ganong G.O.C. 8 CDN. DIV. by Lt-Col. W.B. Pennock C.R.C.E. 8 CDN. DIV. 1943. Oblong 4to. 24pp of text, color maps, one showing the proposed crossing of Nechako River. 20 b/w snapshot photos, mounted with corners, each with captions + Appendix A, B and C of facts and figures. A large folding contemporary map of Vernon is laid in, with one of the training zones (?) highlighted on the map in a red square box. Fabricoid spine and corners.

The original typescript for a (presumably confidential and secret) document listing the preparations for defensive manoeuvres in the event of war with Japan taking place in Northern British Columbia. This document describes a simulation of what events and defences could take place, including how to conduct river crossings; when in the war game, the author imagines what would happen should the Japanese invade Prince Rupert as a starting point for the invasion of Canada.

An important document providing insight into the thinking of the Canadian military while preparing for the possibility of Japan extending its war into the North Pacific Theatre during World War II.

This fonds illustrates the life of Bertha Wood (nee Schenk) before, during, and after the Second World War. Most of Bertha Wood's records were created in Ontario, where she lived most of her life. Later in life, Bertha Wood moved to Sechelt, B.C. and this is reflected in her personal records.

The fonds is divided into two series: the Personal Life series and the War Experience series. The Personal Life series includes the records of Bertha Wood that do not pertain directly to her military career. These files relate to her education, family, real estate, and daily activities, which include day books and family photographs. The War Experience Series explores Bertha’s time during World War II, with materials such as her enlistment papers, wartime photographs, newspaper clippings related to the war, and uniform objects.

File consists of photographs pertaining to Bertha Schenk and her experience during World War II.

File consists of a photographs removed from a photograph album that depict Bertha Schenk during her war time service.

File consists of photographs depicting team sports and military life during WWII.

File consists of photographic prints of Bertha Schenk with Jim Sargent and two additional negatives depicting a woman on a tree trunk and children playing.

File consists of Bertha Schenks's autograph book containing personal notes from her friends and family.

File consists of Bertha Schenk's records from her time with the Canadian Women's Army Corps. Includes Schenk's birth certificate, will, enrolment notice, requisitions, certificate of service, correspondence, newspaper clippings, a "Clothing and Equipment Statement", travel permit, letter of release from service, record of army service, a "Statement of War Gratuity", correspondence about the history of CWAC, bank record book, and her "Canadian Army Officer's Record of Service".

File consists of WWII military service ephemera, including a German language book for service personnel, a certificate of registration for firearms, and a discharge letter.

File consists of magazines related to World War 2 and veterans.

File consists of personal identification cards, birth certificates, a liquor permit, nametags of Bertha Schenk and her husband James Wood, and unemployment insurance papers.

Item is a leather strip for participants in the CWAC softball team in 1945.

File consists of what are presumed to be leather cufflinks and a small leather case encasing the cufflinks.

File consists of two medals earned in World War 2 and a booklet describing medals.

File consists of a pocket flap military uniform accessory with two button holes. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of cotton cloth clothing labels. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of an acrylic clip with the words 'Cunard White Star liner "Queen Elizabeth"' written on the front of the clip. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a CWAC cloth patch, possibly for use on a military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of 4 cotton patches with the word "CANADA" sewn into each patch, presumably meant to be sewn onto a Canadian military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a leather and metal strap, presumably related to military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".