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2012.13.2.19.01 · File · 2003-2010
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the history of Chinese people in British Columbia. Includes material on Ahbau Creek, named after a Chinese miner; the Chee Kung Tong building in Barkerville; Chinese involvement in the Fraser Valley gold rush; and the Prince George Chinese Freemasons Society. Includes: "Chinese Cemeteries and Grave Markers in B.C.: A Research Guide" a printed article by Judy Maxwell (2007); "Chee Kung Tong Building, Barkerville, British Columbia" clipped article from The Journal of the Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada by Norman Shields (2008); and "Chinese roots" clipped article from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (2008).

2013.6.18.2.3 · File · 2012-2013
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

File consists of research material regarding the Chinese labour force involved in the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway main line in British Columbia. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes an article by Davies entitled "An Assessment of the Size of the Chinese Labour Force and the Number of Deaths incurred in Building the CPR in B.C. in 1880-1885".

Chip car at Creston CPR yard
2013.6.36.1.028.24 · Item · Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a gondola converted to a chip car at the Creston CPR yard. It was built of converted in July 1953 and is car #343319. It was awaiting loading when the picture was taken.

2000.13.1.38 · Item · [196-].
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of a CP Rail chip car being dumped. The development of the interior chip pulp industry necessitated new designs for chip rail cars and their dumping facilities.

Chometsky, Harvey
1996.2.11.1.11 · File · [between 1980 and 2006]
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File consists of a poetry chapbook by Harvey Chometsky entitled "Random Pulse".

2011.3.1.18 · Item · 29 February 1908
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Photograph of a person chopping down firewood in a forest. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Chopping Fire-Wood, near Fort Simpson, 1118." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "55 Avenell Road, N. 29-2-'08 I wanted to write you a letter, but have had suck a lot to do, I find there isn't time before Prayer meeting; and as I haven't been able to go to P.M. for the last three weeks, I am sure you won't mind just for this once. Here is a p.c. of Canada which I promised you; don't you think it is pretty? Things are going on pretty well now; mother is better & Daisy- well, I never saw SO much improvement in anyone in one short week. As much love as if this were the longest letter I have ever written you, from Effie." Postcard is addressed to: "Mis J.G. Grafton "Belmont" Tividale Road, Tipton, Staffs." Verso is affixed with a British halfpenny green stamp and canceled with a postmark that reads: "Highbury S.O. 915 PM Fe 29 08."

Chris Dewdney
1996.2.1.1.183 · File · 1976-1989 ; predominant 1988-1989
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains correspondence to Brian Fawcett from Chris Dewdney. Includes letters dated predominately from 1988 to 1989.

Chris Dewdney
1996.2.4.1.08 · Item · 1989
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

Item is an audio cassette recording labelled: Brian Fawcett interviewing Chris Dewdney. Topic: Chris Dewdney's background, impressions and thoughts of subjectivities of what he does. Taped: February 19, 1989

Chris Lowry
1996.2.1.1.377 · File · 1988
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains correspondence written from Chris Lowry. Includes a letter to Brian Fawcett from Chris Lowry, Senior Editor, The Journal of Wild Culture. Letter dated August 13, 1988.

Chris Tychansky
1996.2.1.1.617 · File · 1994
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains correspondence to Chris Tychansky from Brian Fawcett. Includes a letter to Chris Tychansky from Brian Fawcett regarding autographing his books and Brian's new wife Leanna Crouch, Producer of "Imprint". Letter dated October 7, 1994.

Chrissy and Joan
2009.10.2.066 · Item · [between 1923 and 1925]
Part of Fred Jeffery Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two young girls standing on a holding hands, possibly in Nass Harbour. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, "Chrissy and Joan". These girls are also depicted in 2009.10.2.028, suggesting that their last names may be either Matheson or Robinson.

2009.7.5.065 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts Heinrich Hoffann's work "Christ and the Rich Young Ruler." Jesus is talking to a young rich man. The young man looks disinterested while Jesus is gesturing to two poor people. Annotation handwritten state, "4H. Christ & the rich Ruler, Hoffman," on stamp, "COPYRIGHT OF FRANZ HANFSTAENGL, PRINTED BY NEWTON & CO (MAKERS) 3 FLEET ST LONDON."

2009.7.5.030 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts a Jesus bound and speaking to Pontius Pilot with a Roman soldier in the background. Annotations include handwritten, "E.E. 407, Christ before Pilot the first time," and printed "MAKERS NEWTON CO. MAKERS, 3 FLEET STREET ST. LONDON."

"Christ blessing children"
2009.7.5.034 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts a reproduction of a painting by Perry Plockhorst's "Christ and the Children." Jesus is preaching amongst a crowd of children and adults. Annotations include handwritten, "6, Christ blessing children (Pockhorst)" and stamped annotation "COPYRIGHT OF FRANZ HANFSTAENGL. NEWTON & CO (MAKERS) 3 FLEET ST. LONDON."

2009.7.5.050 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts Jesus praying on his knees at night in the Garden of Gethsemane. A beam of light from heaven is shining down on him. Annotations on slide handwritten, "290 Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane" and printed on stamp, " NEWTON & CO MAKERS 3 FLEET ST LONDON. COPIED BY PERMISSION OF THE BERLIN POTOGRAPHIC CO."

"Christ in the temple"
2009.7.5.045 · Item · [1912?]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Glass slide depicts Heinrich Hofmann's work, "Chist in the Temple." Jesus is a child speaking to five religious leaders. Annotations on slide handwritten, (35. E.G. Christ in the Temple (Hofmann)" and printed on stamp, "COPYRIGHT OF FRANZ HANFSTAENGL, NEWTON & CO. (MAKERS) 3 FLEET ST LONDON."