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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.

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.

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".

File consists of four nametags and a rope connecting 3 of the 4 nametags with the title "Lieut. B. Schenk UNC CDN". Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a rope, possibly part of a military uniform used in World War II. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a black rope and grey hook, possibly used in World War II in relation to military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of three cloth patches of a gold maple leaf, possibly used in World War II in relation to military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of two red and black service stripes earned in World War II, presumably by Bertha Schenk. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of three Volunteer Service pins to be attached to Canadian military uniforms. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a leather short strap with metal buttons and pins, presumably used by Bertha Schenk in the Canadian military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of 5 poppies honouring Remembrance Day. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of 11 gold pins given to women in the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC). Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of 7 bronze Order of the Bath pins which are given to members of the British and Commonwealth military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of one plastic button, possibly from a Canadian military uniforms. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of two metal fasteners possibly used on uniforms in the Canadian military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a badge possibly related to military uniform in the Canadian army. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of two miscellaneous metal pieces. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a military uniform metal accessory possibly used by the Canadian military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a metal cufflink possibly used in the Canadian military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a metal Canadian war amputations identification card from Ontario. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Photographs within this file document Canadian military service, training activities, military institutions, bases and site; individuals and organizations (eg. veterans, military personnel, militia, cadets), military vehicles and ships, equipment, weapons, uniforms, artifacts and legislation as it pertains to Northern British Columbia.

This file consists of 79 photographs, various postcards and Christmas cards from the Royal Irish Constabulary; “Old Hand remembers early days” (unidentified newspaper article re: Burnaby detachment of BC Provincial Police); and a magazine clipping featuring a group photo of “Officers of the B.C. Police, April 1930.” General subjects areas identified in the photographs include: Toc H (Kelowna); the Royal Irish Constabulary; the British Columbia Provincial Police; the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; 1945 liberation parade in Amsterdam, Holland; various historical regimental artworks; badges, helmets, ornaments, banners and related constabulary ephemera; and Claxton in his New Westminster store "Roderick Jewelers" with his extensive collection of constabulary related materials.

File contains postcards portraying life in Prince Rupert, B.C. Images depict harbour scenes, street scenes (Third Avenue, Sixth Street, Central Street, and Mainstreet), airplanes, large ships, fisheries, city aerials, parades, military, a dog sled mail team, and a frozen fishing boat.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to World War 2 in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Wartime bldgs" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick (2005); and a John Bogle UNBC history course paper (1999). Also includes photographs taken in 2005 of various buildings and houses in Prince George.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Royal Canadian Legion in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to veteran housing in Prince George. File predominantly consists of clipped and photocopied articles about a lack of housing for returning veterans from the Second World War. Also includes a photograph of a house in the Millar Addition.

File consists of:

• Canadian Rail issue no. 447 (July-August 1995) which is devoted to Canada's Railways in World War II
• Article by David Davies, "Wartime Freight in BC in WWII, 1939-1945"
• Summary piece by David Davies, "What happened in British Columbia in WWII? 1939-1945: A Review of Military Events"