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Photo depicts a historic exhibit with a painting on display at the Provincial Archives.

The photo negative depicts a historical exhibit with a building on display at the Provincial Archives in Victoria.

The photo negative depicts witting on the British Colonist on display at the Provincial Archives.

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)

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"

This map depicts where to find ghost towns, forts, First Nation villages, and sites with supposed hidden treasures in British Columbia.

File consists of calendars, article clippings, and newspapers clippings that relate to the history of automobiles in Canada.

This fonds encompasses the journalism, writing, and research of Audrey Ruth Smedley L'Heureux. L'Heureux's research interests focussed on northern and central British Columbia, beginning with pioneer settlement through to community life in the 2000s. L'Heureux's research also covered transitional phases of British Columbia history such as natural resource extraction, the impact of the railways, industrialization, and interactions with Indigenous communities. Predominantly organized in subject files, the L'Heureux's fonds provides collected research material on many topics relevant to the history of northern and central British Columbia. L'Heureux also collected numerous oral histories from pioneers in various northern and central British Columbia communities which informed her journalism and published works.

The Audrey Ruth Smedley L'Heureux fonds consists of three series. The first series consists of L'Heureux's research and subject files, a collection spanning her career as a journalist and author from 1970 to 2005. The second series consists of records relating to L'Heureux's writing, including manuscripts from her "From Trail to Rail" book series. The third series contains a small selection of L'Heureux's personal records, including a video that recounts L'Heureux's life story and accomplishments.

The photograph depicts Audrey L'Heureux at the Provincial Archives reference room in the fall of 1977.

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "At the foot of the first canyon - Upper Nechako River, ca. 1911. (Copied fr. Swannell Diary) ADD MSS 392 Volume 51".

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned "#72004 - Arrival of the semi-weekly [stagecoach] in Fort George, B.C. 1912. Mr. Al Young is the driver."

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)

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)

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.

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

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)

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)

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.

The map of Canada is part of a greater booklet on Canadian history. This booklet was intended to help those preparing for their Canadian citizenship interview.

This Slocan Group forestry development plan highlights contributing obstacles to the development like the Pine Beetle infestation.