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Alberni Pacific Railway tourist locomotive
Alberni Pacific Railway tourist locomotive
2013.6.36.1.136.02 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an Alberni Pacific tourist railway saddle tank locomotive. It was built in 1929 by Baldwin and acquired by Alberni Pacififc Lumber Ltd. in 1941. Then it was leased out in 1951, acquired by Crown Forest Products, Ladysmith in 1973, and sold to the BC government in 1977.
Alberni Pacific Railway tourist train
Alberni Pacific Railway tourist train
2013.6.36.1.136.05 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the former Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway station in Port Alberni. A returning tourist train is also visible. The station opened on December 20, 1911 and was closed to passengers in 1957. It was used for truck and rail freight until 1988, and then officially closed. The city of Port Alberni purchased it in 1990 and restored it to its original condition.
Alberni Pacific Railway train
Alberni Pacific Railway train
2013.6.36.1.136.16 · Item · [19 May 2007]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a train commencing its trip in its yard, not at the station, in Port Alberni. Locomotive at the lower/city end (ie formation at the end of the last trip). It, at the time, needed to get to the head-end, so it took the siding.
Alberni Pacific Railway train
Alberni Pacific Railway train
2013.6.36.1.136.14 · Item · [19 May 2007]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Pacific Rails Convention of Victoria on a field trip to Port Alberni. Travelling on the Alberni Pacific Railway to visit a steam-driven sawmill at its outer terminal. Chartered trip for convention members (one coach/bus load) as the line was not yet open for the tourist season.
Alberni Pacific Railway train
Alberni Pacific Railway train
2013.6.36.1.136.20 · Item · [19 May 2007]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an Alberni Pacific Railway train travelling on Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway track, not used since 2002 and was now at the beginning of a connecting spur to a steam sawmill museum. It was built in 2000, but commenced in the 2001 summer season.
Album 1
2003.13.1.1 · File · [after 1909]
Part of Parker Bonney Photograph Collection

Consists of a photograph album that contains 224 photographs that depict Parker Bonney's early years as a Forest Engineer. Includes photographs of the expedition to the Nass Valley undertaken by Parker Bonney, Sam Brown, and others. May also include photographs of later surveying expeditions. Also includes three photographs of the University of Washington rowing team, of which Parker Bonney was a member between 1909 and 1913.
Album #1: Newspaper Clippings and Correspondence
2008.3.1.017 · File · 1990
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Cover of Judgement At Stoney Creek by Bridget Moran
  • Photocopy of Author Contract, dated March 15, 1990, for Judgement At Stoney Creek
  • Letter from Pulp Press Book Publishers re: 2 copies of a contract for Judgment at Stoney Creek (March 16, 1990)
  • Photocopy of a cheque from Arsenal Pulp Press to Bridget Moran for Judgement at Stoney Creek (April 23, 1990)
  • Congratulatory card to Bridget Moran from unknown person
  • Newspaper clipping: Photograph of Native law camp with Mary John and Sophie Thomas presenting (The Citizen, July 12, 1990)
  • Black and white photograph of Bridget Moran (date unknown)
  • Black and white photograph of Bridget Moran and unknown man (George?) at a book signing of Judgement at Stoney Creek
  • Newspaper clipping: Book Review of Judgement at Stoney Creek (Pulp Press, Fall Releases)
  • Pulp Press advertisement for upcoming releases, including Judgement at Stoney Creek
  • Newspaper clipping: "The Stoney Creek incident" by Bob Harkins (Prince George This Week, Aug. 29, 1990)
  • Newspaper clipping: "The haunting death of Coreen Thomas" (B.C. Bookworld, Autumn 1990)
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisement for Judgement at Stoney Creek (B.C. Bookworld, Autumn 1990)
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisement for Judgement at Stoney Creek (B.C. Bookworld, Autumn 1990)
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisement for book launch of Judgement at Stoney Creek (Sept. 8)
  • Congratulatory letter from Pulp Press re: Judgement at Stoney Creek book launch
  • Advertisement for an autograph session with Bridget Moran at Woodward's Books (Sept. 15)
  • Thank you card from unknown person
  • Newspaper clipping: Fax of "The Robin Hood of book reviewing" by Stan Persky (Saturday Review Oct. 5, 1990)
  • Newspaper clipping: Fax of "Three authentic voices of a people under siege" by Charles Lillard (Islander Books, Oct. 14, 1990)
  • Photocopy of a book review of Judgement at Stoney Creek (Books In Canada, Nov. 1990)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Stoney Creek author probes native justice issues" by Kathy Santini (Nanaimo Free Press, Oct. 1990)
  • Advertisement for a book signing by Bridget Moran for Judgement at Stoney Creek at Octopus Books (Sept. 22)
  • Advertisement for a book reading by Bridget Moran for Judgement at Stoney Creek at The Women's Bookstore (Oct.1, 1990)
  • Handwritten address for Misty River Books
  • Bookmark from Longhouse Bookshop
  • Itinerary for a flight from Prince George to Vancouver on Canadian Airlines (Sept. 20)
  • Bridget Moran's 67th birthday announcement from her children
  • Handwritten notes re: appointments, phone numbers, addresses. Attached is a note from Bridget Moran that reads "My appointment books!"
  • Thank you letter to Bridget Moran from Barbara Jarvis, Goold 'Pioneer' Memorial Library (Nov. 7, 1990)
  • Photocopy of a book review: "Review: Book Captures Two Solitudes" (Kahtou, Nov. 1990)
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisement for a book signing at Mosquito Books (Nov. 24)
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisement for an autograph session with Bridget Moran at Woodward's Book Stores (Dec. 1, 1990)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Betty Marr (?) (Oct. 15, 1990)
  • Handwritten letter to Bridget Moran from Fran Casele (Oct. 26, 1990)
  • Newspaper clipping: "No justice - not even in death" by Suzanne Fournier (The Province, Dec. 2, 1990)
  • Advertisement for "A Selection of New Books for British Columbians" including Judgement at Stoney Creek
  • Receipt from the Windsor Arms Hotel - attached is a handwritten note from Bridget reading "The big reunion - Oct. 28, 1990)
  • Congratulatory letter to Bridget Moran from Trevor Ferguson, Chair, The Writers' Union of Canada (Nov. 21, 1990)
  • An introductory pamphlet from the Writers' Union of Canada.
Album #1: Newspaper Clippings and Correspondence
2008.3.1.019 · File · 1991-1993
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Advertisement for Judgement at Stoney Creek and Stoney Creek Woman (Pulp Press, Fall, 1991)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Ursula Siegmund re: volunteering in native communities (Feb. 9, 1992)
  • Photocopy of letter to Bridget Moran from Ursula Siegmund re: volunteering in native communities (Feb. 9, 1992)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Dee Dawson re: thank you for writing Stoney Creek Woman (Dec. 16)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from April Prince, Class President, Duchess Park Secondary re: Stoney Creek Woman (Jan. 28, 1992)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Mary Leichliter re: Stoney Creek Woman (Nov. 30, 1991)
  • Letter to Tillacan Library Publishing Editor from David A. Hanson re: Stoney Creek Woman (Jan. 4, 1992)
  • Invitation to the International Women's Day Continental Breakfast
  • Thank you card to Bridget Moran from Beth Chambalain (?) re: speaking at the Fundraising Feast (Oct. 3)
  • Memories of a "funny Social Worker moment" by Judy Temenhus
  • Advertisement for a "Fantastic Fundraising Feast" by the B.C.A.S.W (Sept. 21, 1991)
  • Handwritten notes; appointments; meetings
  • Advertisement for author reading of Stoney Creek Woman in Terrace, BC (Sept. 11)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Paul Mackan, CBC Radio re: thoughts on Stoney Creek novels
  • Transcript of "The Other Shelf" by Paul Mackan, CBC Radio Ottawa (May 28, 1991)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Book Bidding Brisk" (Prince George Citizen, April 21, 1992)
  • Pamphlet advertising Stoney Creek Woman (B.C. Books For Literacy, 1992)
  • Thank you card to Bridget Moran from Mary Ann Tierney re: book auction
  • Pamphlet for the Prince George Book Auction at the Prince George Playhouse (April 21, 1992)
  • Thank you letter from Marry Ann Tierney, For The Book Auction Committee re: contributing book to an auction (May 5, 1992)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Dr. Terry Weninger, President, College of New Caledonia re: honorarium for publishing an excerpt of Stoney Creek Woman (May 25, 1992)
  • Three photographs of Bridget Moran and Mary John at Cariboo College in Quesnel, 1992: Bridget Moran standing with Mary John beside lockers, both women are holding paper cups, Bridget Moran and Mary John posing for a photo with an unidentified woman, Close-up of Bridget Moran and Mary John
  • Advertisement for Potluck Supper at the Cariboo College with Bridget Moran and Mary John (March 31, 1992)
  • Newspaper clipping: "The grief of giving up my long-time comfort" by Bridget Moran (Vancouver Sun, Feb. 22, 1992)
  • Thank you letter to Bridget Moran from D. Shirley Adams, Vice-Principal, Nisga'a Elementary-Secondary School re: teacher's guide package on Stoney Creek Woman (Oct. 8, 1991)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Merv Thornton, Assistant Director, Curriculum of Alberta Education re: eligibility for Stoney Creek Woman to be added to the curriculum in Alberta schools (May 27, 1991)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Maurice Poirer, Director, Curriculum Policy Development Branch, Ontario Ministry of Education re: eligibility for Stoney Creek Woman to be added to the curriculum in Ontario schools (June 10, 1991)
  • Letter to Donna Wong-Juliani from Bridget Moran re: contract for Stoney Creek Woman (Sept. 9, 1992)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Bill (?), College of New Caledonia re: copies of the Tales of Northern B.C. and a $100 honorarium (Oct. 5, 1992)
  • Black and white photograph of Bridget Moran at a book signing for Judgement at Stoney Creek
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Thelma Elliot and Jocelyn Peeling, YMCA Learning Opportunities Program, Toronto re: Life at Lejac (Nov. 9, 1992)
  • Newspaper clipping: "B.C. Bestsellers" (B.C. Bookworld, Autumn, 1991)
  • 30 Contact prints of Bridget Moran at a book signing for Judgement at Stoney Creek
  • 30 Contact prints of Bridget Moran at a book signing for Judgement at Stoney Creek
  • Newspaper clipping: "The haunting death of Coreen Thomas" (B.C. Bookworld, Autumn 1990)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Bridget's back in print" by Bev Christensen (Plus!, Jan. 5, 1991)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Racism? Not really" (Plus!, Jan. 5, 1991)
  • Newsletter: "Bridget Moran's Visit" by Jocelyn and Thelma re: visit to the YMCA of Greater Toronto for the YMCA Learning Opportunities Program (June 4, 1993).
Album 2
2003.13.1.2 · File · [after 1913]
Part of Parker Bonney Photograph Collection

Consists of a photograph album that contains photographs that depict Parker Bonney's early years as a Forest Engineer. Includes photographs of the expedition to the Nass Valley undertaken by Parker Bonney, Sam Brown, and others. May also include photographs of later surveying expeditions.
Album 2: Convocations at UNBC (1995) and UVIC (1996)
2008.3.3.1 · File · 1995-1996
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • 9 colour photographs (taken May 26, 1995): Ms. Moran reading the convocation address at UNBC Convocation; Ms. Moran during UNBC Convocation; Bridget Moran and Mary John;Group photo of 1995 UNBC graduates; Group photo of VIPs and recipients of UNBC Honourary Doctorates; Bridget Moran in UNBC regalia; Bob Harkins, Bridget Moran and unidentified woman; Post convocation celebratory BBQ; Bridget Moran and Mary John
  • Tentative convocation itinerary and letter from Martin Cocking, Associate Registrar- Registrar Services to Bridget Moran re: UNBC Convocation (April 1995)
  • Cards of congratulations on Ms. Moran's Honourary UNBC Doctorate
  • The Citizen newspaper announcements re: UNBC convocation
  • Swift Current newspaper article on Bridget Moran receipt of an Honourary UNBC Doctorate (The Sun, May 17, 1995)
  • Letter of congratulations to Bridget Moran from faculty members in UNBC Social Work program (May 26, 1995)
  • Letter of invitation from Dr. David Strong, President of UVic to Bridget Moran to receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws (April 23, 1996)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees regarding measurement for UVic regalia (May 2, 1996)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Manager of Ceremonies and Events regarding convocation arrangements (August 15, 1996); print out of costs incurred at the Victoria Laurel Point Inn (Dec. 1996)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Tenor's Appearance Highlights Convocation" (Times Colonist, Nov. 30, 1996)
  • Newspaper clipping re: Bridget Moran's receipt of UVic honour (The Citizen, Nov. 28, 1996); ticket to UVic Fall Convocation, 1996; card of congratulations.
  • UVic convocation program for the gifting of honorary degrees; invitation to formal Fall Convocation Dinner for Honorary Degree Recipients following the Convocation
  • UVic Convocation itinerary
  • Book of Mementos created by UVic and sent to Bridget (Dec. 18, 1996): Title page: "Bridget Moran, Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Victoria, November 30, 1996"; UVic convocation program for the gifting of honorary degrees; Invitation to formal dinner for Honorary Degree Recipients; University of Victoria Fall Convocation for the Conferring of Degrees, Part II; Citation read (by David Strong, President) on the occasion of the granting of the degree of Honorary Doctor of Laws to Bridget Moran by the Senate of University of Victoria, November 30, 1996; Invitation to formal Fall Convocation Dinner for Honorary Degree Recipients following the Convocation; Place name card "Bridget Moran"; 17 Photographs of Bridget Moran at the UVic convocation
  • UVic Fall Convocation Dinner table listing
  • Letter to Helen Kempster, Manager Ceremonies and Special Events from Mayo Moran re: reading a message to honor her mother during convocation (Nov. 29, 1996)
  • Letter of congratulations to Bridget Moran from Michael, Tracy and Hailey Moran
  • Letter from David Strong to Bridget Moran re: a book of Convocation mementos (Dec. 18, 1996).
Album No. 1
2009.10.1 · File · 1926-1933
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

Images within this album consist primarily of the fishing industry, river & landscapes, salmon cannery images (housing, people, workers, boats) on the Nass River and North Pacific Coast, ca.1926-1933. Images also feature indigenous First Nations peoples, totem poles, the parliament buildings in Victoria, B.C., and the C.P.R. Pier in Vancouver, B.C. Each photograph is accompanied by a handwritten description glued below or beside the image.
Album No. 2
2009.10.2 · File · 1921-1926
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

This bound photo album comprises 122 photographic images featuring the fishing industry, river & landscapes, salmon cannery images (housing, people, workers, boats, machinery) and First Nations Peoples on the Nass & Skeena Rivers and North Pacific Coast. Images also include warships, freighters, automobiles, railway stations and trains, and some photographs of Yokohama, Japan and California ca.1924-25. Includes photographs of the 1924 Special Service Squadron World Cruise in Vancouver. Each photograph is accompanied by a handwritten description glued below or beside the image and each image is glued to the album page at its corners. The verso of front cover has a handwritten name plate:
Album No. 3
2009.10.3 · File · [between 1923 and 1926]
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

Images within album consist primarily of fishery industry, river & landscapes, salmon cannery images (housing, people, workers, boats) on the Nass River and North Pacific Coast, ca.1924-1926. Each photograph is accompanied by a handwritten description glued below or beside the image.
Alert Bay Cannery
Alert Bay Cannery
2009.10.3.79 · Item · [between 1923 and 1926]
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a view from the water looking at the cannery built on the dock at Alert Bay. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "Alert Bay cannery".
Alert Bay, BC
Alert Bay, BC
2009.10.3.80 · Item · [between 1923 and 1926]
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts sparse buildings, cleared forest, water in the foreground. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "Alert Bay".
Alex Moffet with gold nuggets
Alex Moffet with gold nuggets
2000.13.1.26 · Item · 1958
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Alex Moffat dressed as a prospector holding gold nuggets he salted into a gravel bed and later panned out and gave to Princess Margaret.
Alexander Mackenzie Monument in downtown Prince George
2012.13.2.14.05 · File · 2009
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Alexander Mackenzie monument in Prince George. Includes a photograph depicting Judge Howay at the unveiling of the original National Historic Monument to Alexander Mackenzie in Prince George on 13 June 1925 (reproduced 2009).
Alexander Mackenzie Monument in Fort George Park
2012.13.2.14.06 · File · 1985-1993
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the new Alexander Mackenzie monument in Fort George Park (renamed Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park). Includes: "British Columbia Heritage Brigade Journey" pamphlet from Parks Canada and Canoe Sport B.C. (1985); "Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association" newsletter No. 9 (1987); "Alexander Mackenzie Voyageur Association" newsletter No. 36 (1994); and correspondence letters between John D. Adams, Supervisor of Interpretation and Heritage Site operations for the Province of British Columbia and Kent Sedgwick (Apr.- May 1986). Also includes photographs depicting the new Alexander Mackenzie monument and people at the unveiling (1985).
Alexandra Bridge, Fraser Canyon
Alexandra Bridge, Fraser Canyon
2013.6.36.1.001.71 · Item · Oct. 1965
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Alexandra Bridge in the Fraser Canyon. It is closed to traffic but is possible to drive a vehicle across but the road is blocked on the east bank. The bridge is in good condition. Photo looks east.
Alexandra Bridge, Fraser Canyon
Alexandra Bridge, Fraser Canyon
2013.6.36.1.001.72 · Item · Oct. 1965
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Alexandra Bridge in the Fraser Canyon. The view is looking northeast and depicts the Fraser River running downstream to the right of the photo. There is First Nations salmon net pole in the bottom left-hand corner.
Aleza Lake
2012.13.2.17.24 · File · 2001-2008
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Aleza Lake. Includes photographs depicting the Aleza Lake Cemetery (2001).
Aleza Lake Church
2012.13.3.1.25.3 · Item · [between 2000 and 2010]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting a painting of a church at Aleza Lake by Vivian Antoniw. Note attached to the back of the picture states, "Vivian Antoniw - church at Aleza L."