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A look at Canada
2000.23.1.070.10 · Item · 1977
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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.

Adrien Gabriel Morice
2000.23.1.072 · File · 1978-1981
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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.

Agriculture and weather
2000.23.1.001 · File · 1969-1994
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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)
Airline history
2000.23.1.002 · File · 1964-1998
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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)
2000.23.1.003 · File · 1975-1999
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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
Alexander Caulfield Anderson
2000.23.1.005 · File · 1960-1978
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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.

2000.23.1.054 · File · 1976-1993
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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)
2000.23.1.023 · File · 1950-1998
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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)
2000.23 · Fonds · 1958-2005

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.

L'Heureux, Audrey Smedley
B.C. Ghost Town Map
2000.23.1.070.13 · Item · [between 1970 and 1987]
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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

BC Hydro
2000.23.1.076 · File · 1978-1984
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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"
2000.23.1.008 · File · 1959-1978
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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)
2000.23.1.007 · File · 1966-1979
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of correspondence and reproductions from L'Heureux's research at the BC Provincial Archives in Victoria. Contains photocopies of BC Archives archival materials, correspondence, memoranda, articles, archival manuscript, research requests, and pamphlets. Highlights include:

  • Illustrated street map of the University of British Columbia campus, 1972
  • Reproduction of article entitled "Jack Fannin, Pioneer Extraordinaire" in "British Columbia - The Pioneer Years" book, [197-?] (article)
  • British Columbia Provincial Museum, "Publications", 1979 (pamphlet)
  • Two-sided "Guide Map of British Columbia Government Offices, Victoria, B.C". and "Guide Map, Legislative Precinct, Victoria, B.C.", 1975 (map)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Research Procedures and Regulations", 1979 (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of Manitoba, "Rules & Regulations", [ca. 1977] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Research Procedures and Regulations", [197-?] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Parliament Buildings, A Visitors' Guide to the Legislative Precincts", [197-?] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Manuscript Inventory No. 1", 1976 (booklet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Manuscript Inventory No. 2", 1978 (booklet).
    File also includes photographs of the exterior of B.C. Archives building in Victoria ([197-??]), photographs of the interior of the B.C. Archives reference room (1977), a photograph of a topographic physical relief map of British Columbia (1977), and photographs of a historical exhibit in the entrance to B.C. Archives (1977).
BC regional histories
2000.23.1.012 · File · 1978-1981
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions related to British Columbia history. Highlights include:

  • Tsitika Publications Ltd., "The Sea Otter", magazine issue Vol. 1 No. 6, Mar. 1978 (magazine)
  • Reproduction of North Coast Marine Museum Society, "North Pacific Cannery: British Columbia", [197-?] (brochure)
Book reviews
2000.23.2.25 · File · 1978-1986
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions related to book reviews and articles, some of which were written and reviewed by Audrey L'Heureux. Highlights include:
Kathryn Fowler, "Sound Advice on Winter", 1980 (book review)

  • Reproduction of book review by Audrey Smedley-L'Heureux, "Rough Road to The North: Jim Christy", 1980 (article)
  • Gerry Andrews, "Metis Outpost", 1980 (promotional pamphlet)
  • British Columbia Provincial Museum, "Publications of the British Columbia Provincial Museum", 1986 (booklet)
  • T.H. Anstey, "One Hundred Harvests: Research Brand Agriculture Canada 1886-1986", 1986 (pamphlet)
    • "Want List - Novels with a B.C. setting", 1984
2000.23.1.061 · File · 1976-1978
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Provincial Park plaques. Materials include a pamphlet and photocopies from a book entitled "101 Names". Highlights include:
*Provincial Parks Branch, "A Guide To British Columbia Stop-of-Interest Plaques", 1976 (pamphlet)

Canadian Forces Overseas
2000.23.1.017 · File · 1985-1995
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

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)
Canadian National Railway
2000.23.1.016 · File · 1978-1989
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collected material regarding CN Rail. Includes a Via Rail timetable (1 June 1978) for the Western Transcontinental Services as well as newspaper clippings.

Cariboo region
2000.23.1.018 · File · 1977-1986
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to the Cariboo District and reproductions of articles and newspaper clippings. Highlights include:

  • Reproduction of Isabel M.L. Bescoby, "Some Aspects of Society in Cariboo from it's discovery until 1871", 1932 (booklet)
  • "Gold Country '86", a commemorative Expo 86 supplement to the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 25 June 1986
Carrie Jane Gray
2000.23.1.055 · File · 1978-2000
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Carrie Jane Gray, a Mayor and Alderman on Prince George City Council who took part in several community organizations. Her dedication to Prince George is the reason why a former landfill was turned into park was named in her honour. Materials include newspaper clippings and reproductions of articles.

Central British Columbia Map
2000.23.1.070.01 · Item · 1929
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

Map depicts central British Columbia including Prince George, Queen Charlotte Island, Prince of Wales Island, Prince Rupert, and describes what these areas are known for.

Charles Horetzky
2000.23.1.062 · File · 1978-1980
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Charles George Horetzky or Horetsky (20 July 1838 - 30 April 1900). Horetzky was a Canadian surveyor and photographer noted for his work in western Canada as a member of the Canadian Pacific Survey under Sir Sandford Fleming and Frank Moberly. Materials included a summary write-up by L'Heureux, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and reproductions of articles.

Charles Melville Hays
2000.23.1.057 · File · 1980
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Charles Melville Hays (May 16, 1856 - April 15, 1912) who was the president of the Grand Trunk Railway. He began working in the railroad business as a clerk at the age of 17 and quickly rose through the ranks of management to become the General Manager of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway. He became Vice-President of that company in 1889 and remained as such until 1896 when he became General Manager of the Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) of Canada. He died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic before his plan was complete. File consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and reproductions of articles.

2000.23.1.024 · File · [before 1979]
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of information on Charles William Digby. Clifford was an Irish-born miner, trader, hotel owner and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Cassiar from 1898 to 1903 and Skeena from 1903 to 1907 as a Conservative in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Clifford also a partner in one of the Kitselas mines. Material includes reproductions of articles, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and "Northern B.C. In Retrospect Who's Who" article written by Audrey L'Heureux.

Cheslatta Band
2000.23.1.022 · File · 1989-1991
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of documents, a newspaper clippings, and summaries surrounding the surrender of the Cheslatta Reserve on April 21, 1952. Highlights include:

  • Chief Marvin Charlie, "The Story of the Surrender of the Cheslatta Reserves on April 21", 1952 (document)
  • Mike Robertson (compiler), "Ootsa Lake Settlers: Sale of Land to Alcan, 1950-54", 1991 (draft document)
  • Cheslatta Band, "Cheslatta Redevelopment Project Executive Summary", [after 1990] (booklet)
Churches of British Columbia
2000.23.1.011 · File · 1970-1990
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to churches in British Columbia. Materials include newspaper clippings, a pamphlet, a postcard, a placemat and reproductions of journal articles. Highlights Include:

  • The United Church of Canada, "Medical Work in Canada", [197-?] (pamphlet)
Collectibles guides
2000.23.1.026 · File · 1974-1987
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collectors guides on antiques and a newspaper clipping. Highlights include:

  • Ralph and Terry Kovel, "Family Circle's Pocket Guide to Collectibles", 1987 (booklet)
  • Bea Boynton, "A Very Amateur Guide to Antique Bottle Collecting", 1974 (booklet)
Collins Overland Telegraph
2000.23.1.027 · File · 1974-1982
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collected research materials regarding Perry McDonough Collins and the Collins Overland Telegraph. Collins was the visionary behind the Russian-American Telegraph of 1865-1867. The failed venture aimed to connect America to Europe by telegraph via the Bering Strait. Materials include newspaper clippings, a book, as well as reproductions of articles, correspondence, and archival material. Highlights include:

  • D.A. McGregor, "Through B.C. to Bering Sea-A Dream that Failed" from The Province, 1953 (article reproduction)
  • John B. Daniell, "The Collins Overland Telegraph" from the Northwest Digest, 1960 (article reproduction)
  • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Williams Creek from the canyon To middle town (Barkerville)" from a painting by Frederick Whymper, [186?] (print photograph reproduction)
  • Reproduction of Corday MacKay, "The Collins Overland Telegraph", 1866 (article reproduction)
  • Hon. Homer D. Angell, "Congressional Record: Proceeding and Debates of the 78th Congress, First Session", 1943 (reproduction)
  • Article entitled "Collin's Overland Telegraph" by Kathleen Fitzgerald in "The History of the Canadian West" collector's no. 1, 1982 (magazine issue)
  • Willard E. Ireland, "The Collins Overland Telegraph", 1866 (article reproduction)
Colonial exploration maps
2000.23.1.070.09 · Item · [between 1967 and 1987]
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

The map is split into four time periods of colonial exploration. The map depicts pre-colonial, post-colonial, traditional, and colonial expansion.