Law and Justice

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  • Activities and structures for the administration of law and justice
  • Law enforcement (eg. police forces, RCMP, coast guard)
  • Courts, prisons, remand centres
  • Litigation, arbitration, mediation, restorative justice, reconciliation, settlements
  • Administrative and support organizations (eg. police boards)
  • Community service programs
  • Legislation
  • Individuals (eg. lawyers, judges, police officers, bylaw officers, criminals)
  • Professional organizations related to law and justice

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          182 Archival description results for Law and Justice

          182 results directly related Exclude narrower terms
          2009.6.1.522 · Item · 10 June 1994
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          An unidentified woman hands Iona Campagnolo an honourary degree at convocation ceremony, both wearing regalia.

          Typed letter on University of Calgary, The Senate Office letterhead, dated 3 October 1994, reads: “Dear Chancellor Campagnolo: Re: Convocation Picture, I have enclosed a picture as a memento from the June 10th Installation Ceremony. I hope you enjoy it. Sincerely, Lynne Grinnell, Ceremonies Office”

          2009.6.1.570 · Item · May 1994
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Photograph taken in Addie Milewski's driveway, police car parked behind. Neighbouring yards can be seen across street in background.

          Photographer’s stamp on verso reads: “May 1994”.

          Item is one of nine photographs accompanying a greeting card from Agnes Hauglak, Addie Milewski’s sister, reading: “I though you might want these photos. I had to go and send every one their family things. Thank you for being kind to my sister Addie, Agnes M Hauglak”; see also items 2009.6.1.569 - 2009.6.1.577.

          2007.17 · Collection · 1920-01-01 - 1982-12-31

          Collection consists of 140 photographs pertaining to the life and pursuits of James Joseph Claxton over the course of sixty years. Subject areas identified within this collection include: quartz and placer mining in the Cariboo; Kingcome Village; the Royal Irish Contabulary; Roderick's Jewelers, New Westminster; the "M.S. Columbia III"; Kwakiutl petrographs in Fort Rupert; totem poles at Alert Bay; and the Salmon Arm Boy Scouts of Canada group.

          Claxton, James Joseph
          Justice
          2009.6.13.19 · Subseries · 1974-1979
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Subseries consists of correspondence and accompanying informational material related to the Department of Justice and inquiries or statements of opinion regarding legislation. Records include reports, copies of acts, speeches by the Minister of Justice, and newspaper clippings. Includes correspondence regarding judicial vacancies in British Columbia, the Criminal Code Amendment Act, the Human Rights Bill, the legalization of marijuana, legislation related to women’s issues, and various Department of Justice programs.

          Legal Correspondence
          2002.17.5 · Series · 1914
          Part of Henderson-Roe collection

          Consists of 3 notes sent by Blunt & Brocklehurst, Solicitors, Macclesfield, to C.H. Henderson-Roe, Esq. concerning financial matters.

          2008.3.2.09 · File · 1951-1967
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          File consists of:

          • Correspondence between Harry Rankin and Bridget Moran re: her suspension (1964-66)
          • Copies of correspondence from W.B. Milner to Harry Rankin (1967)
          • Copies of correspondence between the Civil Service Commission and Harry Rankin re: Bridget Moran (1964-1965)
          • Handwritten copies of correspondence between Bridget Moran and W.H. Dallomore (?) re: potential employment (June 21, 1965)
          • Copy of Bridget Moran's Oath of Allegiance; Office and Revenue to the Government of the Province of British Columbia (Dec. 20, 1951)
          • Copies of correspondence between the Civil Service Commission and Bridget Moran (1965)*Copy of letter to Hon. P.A. Gaglardi from Bridget Moran (Feb. 17, 1968)
          • Newspaper clippings from the following newspapers: the Sun; The Vancouver Sun;
          • Copies of correspondence between Harry Rankin and the Social Welfare Department (1964)
          • Draft version of Bridget's application to the Civil Service Commission calling for a review of her suspension.
          • Letter from E.R. Rickinson, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare to Bridget Moran, (Jun 15, 1965)
          • Copies of correspondence from Bridget Moran to W.B. Milner (1966).
          2009.6.1.645 · Item · 8 March 2007
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Beverley A. Busson promoted from Deputy Commissioner for British Columbia and the Yukon, and commander of British Columbia to Commissioner. Handwritten notation on RCMP Commanding Officer letterhead included with photograph reads: “RCMP Change of Command, Bev Busson to Interim Com Cda, Gary Bass to Dep Com, E + M, Div”.

          2007.17.3.9 · Item · May 1921
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts Lord French and several other men in military uniform inspecting a row of Royal Irish Constabulary officers. Typed annotation on recto of photograph reads: “Lord French’s farewell, May 1921: Before leaving Ireland Lord French inspects the Royal Irish Constabulary and the Auxiliaries in Phoenix Park. Immediately behind him is General H.H. Tudor, Chief of Police in Ireland, 1920-21.”

          2008.3.2.05 · File · 1995-1997
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          File consists of:

          • Thank you cards to Bridget from various offices
          • Letter from Bridget Moran to Pindar [?] re: closure of LSS Langley office (Sept. 19, 1997)
          • Official appointment announcements from Mike Harcourt (1995) and Glen Clark (1997) recognizing Bridget's appointment as a director of the Legal Services Society
          • Copy of "Endorsement #8: Specific Claim Exclusion" issued to the Legal Services Society by American Home Assurance Company (March 1, 1997)
          • Letter to Bridget Moran from Ujjal Dosanjh, Attorney General of B.C. appointing her to the position of Director of the Legal Services Society of British Columbia.
          • Copy of Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council (June 11, 1997).
          2007.17.3 · File · 1913-1960
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          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.

          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.

          2009.5.2.61 · Item · 1937
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts car on road, rocky hillside in background. Typed caption beneath this photograph: "The official car of the Government Agent, Atlin". Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Uncle Bert's car as Government Agent".

          Paul Ramsey Recall
          2008.3.2.07 · File · 1998
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          File consists of newspaper clippings from The Citizen; a thank you card, invitation and open letter regarding her involvement in the fighting back the recall attack on P. Ramsey (1998); pamphlets published in support of Paul Ramsey; a copy of letter to Editor of The Citizen newspaper regarding local health care issues.

          Police
          2000.23.1.085 · File · 1980-1984
          Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

          File consists of material relating to police in Canada. Materials include newspaper clippings, books, notes, newsletters, correspondence, and reproductions of journal articles. Highlights include:

          • Madeline Young, "The Mountie, Canadians All", 1956 (book)
          • The British Columbia Provincial Police Veteran's Association, "Off Patrol", No. 1-16 1980-1984 (newsletter)
          • Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans' Association, "92 Years of Pride 1858-1950, The British Columbia Provincial Police", 1983 (book)
          Policing in Prince George
          2012.13.2.06.19 · File · 1984-2007
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to policing and jails in Prince George. Includes material regarding the Roycal Canadian Mounted Police in Prince George; the British Columbia Provincial Police; Norman DeWitt, the B.C. Provincial Police commander for Prince George; and previous buildings that housed the jails and RCMP detachment. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (2002-2007).