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H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds
2002.7 · Fonds · 1877-1960

Fonds consists of records relating to the personal, business and political life of H.G.T. Perry and as such, has been divided into the following four series: 1) Photographs; 2) Political Activities; 3) Business Ventures; 4) Personal Life; and 5) Miscellaneous Historical Information Files. Also includes material relating to his son, Frank Perry, and his failed political campaign. Includes World War II and Post-War printed materials.

Types of records included in this fonds include Speakers' Decisions (1877-1943) in the BC Legislative Assembly, maps, publications, reports, correspondence, advertisements, telegrams, resolutions, minutes, annual reports, telegrams, resolutions, reports, speeches, press releases, proposals, plans, charts, file notes, memoranda, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, ephemera, postcards and photographs.

Perry, Harry G.T.
Photographs
2002.7.1 · Series · 1912-1959
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Photographs in this series document Perry's political career, his business enterprises and his familial connection with relatives in England. Other featured subjects include various transportation modes (ca. 1913) used in the BC Interior, as well as railroad and bridge construction in the same era.

2002.7.1.10 · Item · 1912
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Annotation on verso of photograph: "Loggers and others often loste their lives trying to come down the Fraser R. on these rafts from Fort George to Quesnel. Taken at South Fort George on the river bank. 1912"

2002.7.1.12 · Item · 1912
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Handwritten annotation on verso: "The stage coach -Cariboo Trail - in use until ver recent years now replaced by automobiles when roads permit. Taken as (sic) Blackwater Crossing. Mr. Miller was in this stage, in 1912, a two day trip from Quesnel to Prince."

2002.7.1.46 · Item · 1912-1914
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Five men and a dog stand on the wooden boardwalk outside of Perry's Tailor and Clothier Shop in Fort George. Handwritten annotation on recto: "Fred Foyer (Constable), H.P., Ernie Thompson (? at church) Lars Brown, 1912-14"

Political Activities
2002.7.2 · Series · 1914 - 1959
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Series documents H.G.T. Perry's political activities primarily in British Columbia. They include his tenure as Mayor of Prince George (1917-1918; and 1920); as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fort George (1920-1928 & 1933-1945); as Speaker (1933-1937)and Deputy Speaker (1924 to 1928) of the Legislative Assembly; as Minister of Education (1941- 45); and as Chairman of the Post-War Rehabilitation Council (1942-194?). This series is comprised of significant materials covering a wide range of topics related to Northern British Columbia (such as Northern BC political and economic developments); World War II and Post-War Rehabilitation and politics in British Columbia.

Types of records include: Speakers' Decisions (1877-1943) in the BC Legislative Assembly, memoranda, publications, reports, correspondence, advertisements, telegrams, resolutions, speeches, radio addresses, proposals, maps, plans, file notes, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, ephemera, and postcards and WWII and Post-War Printed Material.

2002.7.1.58 · Item · 13 Nov. 1914
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Fire at the Fort George Hotel devastated the entire block. Harry Perry's Tailor shop was right across the street from the fire. Handwritten annotations on recto: "Fort George Hotel Fire; Nov. 13, 1914"

2002.7.1.57 · Item · 13 Nov. 1914
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Fire at the Fort George Hotel devastated the entire block. Harry Perry's Tailor shop was right across the street from the fire. Handwritten annotations on recto: "1 man burned to death. Fire 1914, Fort George. Nov. 13-1914. Hotel & whole block destroyed; 'X' my store was on this corner, not shown here"

Personal Life
2002.7.4 · Series · [ca. 1920]-1960
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

Series includes material related to the personal activities of H.G.T. Perry, which incorporates various materials from family and acquaintances. Included are correspondence between family and friends, news clippings regarding family funerals, Christmas cards, telegrams and postcards. Also includes printed notes and clippings of poetry, stories, and humour with commentary by H.G.T. Perry.