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"
? Correspondence and telegraphs. Ex Re: George M Murray as Candidate for the Federal Liberals
? List of names, duties, numbers and areas
? Programs
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Fort St. John Peace River".
- Congratulations, clippings, re Election Frank Perry 1956
- “Provincial Election 1956”- Frank S Perry Election Campaign 1956 Plus Liberal – Politics”
- newspapers PG Citizen Sept 17 1956 – p1 & 3
Panoramic perspective of bridge - two photographs were glued side by side. Typed annotation on recto: "Fraser River Bridge - McBride; Winter 1924-25"
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Fraser River Ferry, Sylvis Photo". Handwritten annotation on verso: "My Dear Floss, I thought yoiu would like this picture of Prince. The one I had taken on horseback didn't turn out good. The horse moved, I must try again. don't you think it pretty good of Prince. I have sent Ethel one thought she would like it. Write soon, your loving sis Alice XXX"
Printed Material, 64 pp.
- Citizen Ceremony Programme – Fort George Boy Scouts Association 1947
- General correspondence, personal 1958-59 (although some letters date earlier.)
- General correspondence, personal 1958-59 (although some letters date earlier.)
General Notes: Speeches 1943- 44
Speeches, re World War, Commonwealth, United Nations
Grand Trunk Pacific Development Co. Ltd. Plan of Prince George, British Columbia on Main Line of Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
Handwritten annotations on recto: "W. Corbett's Livery Barn in Fort George. 1912"
Nine men, four horses and a wagon standing in a field doted with haystacks
Handwritten annotation on recto: (L-R) "unidentified man, Tom Mackinny, Bart, unidentified man, Tony Menard, A. Dixon, unidentified woman, Sutherland ; Hudson Hope, Peace River"
Handwritten annotation on recto features a circle drawn around the head of Harry Perry.
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Lieut Gov Bruce 1926 ; (individuals identified however ink has smudged and is not clearly legible)" Individuals in photo include Mrs. Perry, Harry Perry, Lieutenant Governor Bruce, Hon. W. Sutherland; Hon. T.D. Pattullo, Miss McKenzie (niece of the Lieutenant Gov.) Mrs. Taylor, and Mr. Taylor
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Lieut Gov Bruce at Reception Pr. Georg 1926 at HG Perry's House; (LtoR) Manson; Mrs. Perry; Harry Perry; Lieut Gov Bruce; (2 unidentified children) Miss McKenzie; W. Sutherland"
Mill Lake Liberal Picnic
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Mill Lake Liberal Picnic, 1923".
Handwritten annotation on recto: "1921 MLA's and Reporters & Staff at rear."
? Correct copy of registered plan No. 1268 in Kamloops Registry Office.
? Plan of Prince George, BC” on main line of GTP Railway, 1914.
? Map on linen ? “Grand Trunk Pacific Development Co. Ltd.
? Map of Prince George, BC” on main line of GTP Railway, 1914.
? Correct copy of registered plan No. 1268 in Kamloops Registry Office.
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"
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Mr. Peterson, Trapper, Finlay Forks; HG Perry; Going up Peace River"
Liberal picnic at Six Mile Lake in Prince George
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Imperial Co. berrick (sp?) near Pouce Coupe River, 1921"; "Harry Perry" identified by an arrow as the man on the left.
Handwritten annotation on recto: (L-R)
"Patterson, unidentified, Bowman - CNR, Pete LaRie-CNR, Geo.Williams, Harry Perry, Gregory-Forestry, unidentified" Photo depicts Harry Perry standing with a group of eight men, two of which being identified as part of the CNR.
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Ft. St. James, 1921 or 2, Stuart Lake, HGP MLA 1920-, 1st Seat of Govt. in BC"
Handwritten annotation on recto: "McBride Bridge Opening 1925; HG Perry MLA; Paul Wall (?)"
Handwritten annotation on recto: "Johnson Farm, Salmon Valley; (LtoR) - Johnson, (unidentified), HP"
Liberal picnic at Six Mile Lake in Prince George
- Remainder of bound journal contains news clippings during Perry’s political life. Includes report on construction of the Alaska Highway.
- Addresses/ Clippings re Liberals/Social Credit Convention
- Clippings re Liberals
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.- 2 copies of Farewell dinner invitations
- Announcement
- Right to purchase land D.L. 1542
- Correspondence, etc
- Original speeches by Perry re Education issues in BC. Speeches are typed with hand-written commentary by Perry.
- Includes Radio Address of Vancouver Parent-Teacher Federation on Education Sept 25, 1942; Congregational Address at UBC, May 14, 1943;
- Series of speeches, radio addresses, minutes, correspondence re education issues to be considered for the Dominion-Provincial Conference, August 1944.
- Includes Memorandum to the Premier re Educational Matters Suggested for the Dominion-Provincial Conference, August 14, 1944;
? “HGT Perry History – Post War Planning Info”
? “Microfilming – Fort George Tribune 1947” - File also includes correspondence re permission to microfilm the Fort George Tribune paper at the Provincial Archives in 1947.
? “Terms of Reference – Dominion Provincial Conference on Construction”
? “History – H.G.P – Campaign Ad Post – 1945 (?)” -“Vote for Perry” green campaign ad. It says on it to re-elect Harry Perry, includes the highlights of Harry Perry’s Public Service. Published by Fort George Coalition Organization and Printed by The Citizen Press
? 2 copies of “H.G.Perry, Liberal Candidate for Fort George: Address to the Electors”
- Cariboo District Lot Wilkes) 1950s and quit claim deed; includes notes between lawyer and client [restrictions pending]
- Correspondence - Letters – personal from Harry Perry from /to son Frank Perry 1950s [Appraisal required; restrictions on access]
- news clippings during Perry’s political tenure.
- Mortgage & Wilkes Issue
Certificate of Encumbrance –Land Registry Office, Kamploops, B.C.
- April 9,1951. No. 73387
- Registered owner: Harry George Thomas Perry, P.G., B.C.
- Frank Perry as lawyer.
HGT Perry – Re Archibald and Wilkes Land sale agreement
Folders A-D
- Includes Montreal Trust financial statements; Release & Discharge for Beneficiary;
- Correspondence & legal documents, indenture concerning sale of land “Pringle” lots in Prince George;
- Montreal Trust Co docs Mr 30, 1960