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Spirit Fishing Boat
2012.13.1.77.12 · Item · Aug. 1979
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a fishing boat on the water somewhere near Prince Rupert, B.C. Only half of its name is visible: "spirit."

2013.6.36.3.03.17 · Item · [between 1906 and 1918]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts a spiral tunnel near Field, in which trains make a complete turn around the Canadian Rockies. One of two spiral tunnels, and the first of this system introduced on the continent. The greatest pieced of tunnelling ever attempted in Canada. Cost 1,5000,000. Time of work: 20 months. 75 car-loads of dynamite used.

Spigot?
2012.13.1.56.68 · Item · 1973
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a man, most likely Kent Sedgwick, using what appears to be some type of a spigot on a tree.

Sperry Rail testing car
2013.6.36.1.104.11 · Item · Nov. 1993
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Sperry Rail testing car in the CPR yard in downtown Kamloops. These cars must have been between 60 and 70 years old, but they were kept in excellent condition. Car #127 was built in 1926 and modernized in 1989.

2013.6.36.1.089.04 · Item · Jan. 2002
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Sperry Rail Service inspection car that had broken down in the CPR Kamloops yard. Car #127 was built in 1927 as a gas electric car for Boston and Maine R.R. It was modernized in 1989.

Spences Bridge
2013.6.36.3.08.07 · Item · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts a "few miles up river from Spences Bridge this spectacular sight of the deep-blue Thomspon, among the sagegreen hills. Scores of ardent fishermen have found this river excellent for catching Steelhead throughout the fish run." Eastbound way freight of the CPR, upgrade. Way freights going from Kamloops to Ashcroft, etc. Still carried cabooses in 1996. Main line freights lost their cabooses in Jan./Feb. 1990. Photo likely taken in the late 1980s.

2013.6.36.1.123.01 · Item · [29 June 2002]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a speeder meet of "Motor Car Operators West" enthusiasts. Comprised of 25 cars. All taking part in a weekend tour of the Okanagan. On this day, they were going from Vernon to Lumby and Kelowna. Cars were getting ready to depart at the yard of the Kelowna Pacific Railway in Vernon. The cars were headed south to be preceeded by hi-rail of the KPR.

2002.7.2.103 · File
Part of H.G.T. (Harry) Perry fonds

File includes speeches, radio addresses, resolutions presented by Perry as MLA c.1920s-c.1950s. Also includes printed materials documenting the Liberal Party of BC policy platforms c.1920s-c.1950s. See “HGT Perry – Liberals – Radio Addresses 1945; 1953”
“HGT Perry & Liberal Party - Correspondence 1952” – January 15 1952, to Mrs J.L Gates (Agnes M Gates)
“HGT Perry – Liberal Party – Resolutions 1950-1953”
“Platform of the Liberal Party of British Columbia as Adopted by the Liberal Convention of April 8, 1953, Vancouver, B.C., and Accepted by our Provincial Leader, Mr. Arthur Laing” (2 copies) ; Resolutions Adopted
“HGT Perry – Liberal Party Resolutions 1941; 44”
Ex “British Columbia Liberal Association Convention Vancouver, BC, December 2, 1941. Proceedings of Resolutions Committee. A.G> McCulloch, Barrister, Etc. Port Alberni, BC
“HGT Perry & Liberal Party 1938, 1933”
“Resolutions passed by the Convention of the British Columbia Liberal Association, held in Kelowna, August 25 and 26,1938”: “A Brief Synopsis of Liberal Policy” – 1933
“Resolution –re Pacific and Great Eastern Railway” 1938
“The Minutes of the Resolutions Committee”
“HGT Perry & Liberal Party – Election Platform 1920”
1920 Election Platform
“A Brief Record of the Oliver Government” – Printed Material
News clippings include: “Liberals Bow to Johnson” “Socreds due for a Shock, says Perry” “Perry Quits As Liberal Chief In Surprise Move” “New President of the B.C. Liberal Association is Harry Perry, of Prince George. Also includes correspondence 1915 from soldier thanking Perry for supporting the Patriotic Fund

2022.03.07 · File · 1981-1987
Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains:

  • Published pamphlet of the 1981 Burgess-Lane Memorial Lecture, "Timber Supply Management in British Columbia - Past, Present and Future" by W. Young, Chief Forester, BC Ministry of Forests
  • Photocopied 1987 speech transcript by W. Young, "A Sad Story about Good Politics and Poor Land Use--The Agriculture Lease Rush of the Late 1960's and Early 1970's in the North-Central Interior"
  • Photocopied 1989 speech transcript by H. Carl Mason entitled "Of Owls and Pussy Cats" about the Northwest forest products industry
  • Photocopied presentation by W. Young to the 1985 Annual Meeting of the Union of B.C. Municipalities in Vancouver entitled "Politics, Free Lunches & 2.9 Percent"
  • Photocopied paper by W. Young presented at a 1985 Forest History Seminar in Prince George entitled "The Forest History of the Prince George Area 1960-1984 -- including the Dynamic Era"
  • Photocopied "Safety" speech by Bob Stowell [undated]
  • Photocopied "Safety" speech transcript, possibly by Bob Stowell [undated]
  • Draft notes for speech entitled "What are the principle safety problems in the North and how can they be coped with???", possibly by Bob Stowell [undated]
  • Draft speech notes [undated]
Speeches: September, 2007
2009.6.11.104 · File · 2007
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, and speeches. Includes:

  • Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Premier Gordon Campbell re: thank you and commendation, September 5, 2007
  • Newspaper clipping: "B.C.'s first native Lieutenant Governor faces unique challenges", The Vancouver Sun, September 5, 2007
  • Speech on Pierre Elliott Trudeau by Iona Campagnolo, September 7, 2007
  • Newspaper clipping: "Leaving her mark" Times Colonist, September 27, 2007
Speeches: September, 2006
2009.6.11.085 · File · 2006
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File contains speeches, memoranda, draft memoranda, event programmes, event itineraries, newspaper clippings, and background material. Includes:

  • September 2006 - calendar print out
  • B.C. Communities in Bloom Awards, Prince George, September 8, 2006
  • Sooke Fall Fair Opening Ceremony, Sooke, September 9, 2006
  • HMCS OTTAWA Farewell, Esquimalt, September 10, 2006
  • St. Margaret's School New Junior School Building Official Opening, Victoria, September 13, 2006
  • Government House Media Advisory: "North Western British Columbia welcomes the Lieutenant Governor", September 14, 2006
  • Lawn Point Memorial Service, Port Hardy, September 15, 2006
  • Correspondence between Caroline McAndrews and Iona Campagnolo re: travel, Sept. 17, 2006
  • Battle of Britain Memorial Parade, Delta, September 17, 2006
  • Outline Schedule for Her Honour's visit to Atlin, Dease Lake, Telegraph Creek and Stewart, September 18-22, 2006
  • Newspaper clipping: "Life at Government House" The Comox Valley Echo, September 22, 2006
  • MOSAIC Annual General Meeting, Vancouver, September 25, 2006
  • Newspaper clipping: "Green fingers, green concerns" The Comox Valley Echo Extra, September 26, 2006
  • Royal Hudson Grand Steam Up Event, Squamish, September 28, 2006
  • Newspaper clipping: "Unsung heroes make the biggest mark" The Comox Valley Echo, September 29, 2006
  • Canadian Forces Reservists Reception, Victoria, September 29, 2006
  • Veterans' Oral History Project Reception, Esquimalt, September 29, 2006
  • Canadian Veterans' Commemorative Plaque, Brentwood Bay, September 30, 2006
  • First Nations' Emergency Service Society Long Service Awards Dinner, Victoria, September 30, 2006
Speeches: September, 2005
2009.6.11.069 · File · 2005
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File contains speeches, memoranda, draft memoranda, event programmes, event itineraries, and background material. Includes:

  • September, 2005 - calendar print out
  • World Congress on Melanoma, Vancouver, September 6, 2005
  • Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) British Columbia Volunteer Recognition Event, Vancouver, September 7, 2005
  • Washington State Lieutenant Governor and Senior Legislators Reception, Victoria, September 8, 2005
  • Metchosin Pavilion Opening, Metchosin, September 10, 2005
  • 7th Annual North Shore Candlelight Tribute, North Vancouver, September 10, 2005 (includes a 2005 Year of the Veteran, "Thank You" badge)
  • Opening of the B.C. Legislature Reception, Victoria, September 11, 2005
  • September 12, 2005 - calendar print out
  • Opening of the First Session of the 38th Parliament of B.C., Victoria, September 12, 2005
  • Burma Squadron's 61st Annual Reunion, Harrison Hot Springs, September 12, 2005
  • Memorandum re: Election of the Speaker, Victoria, September 12, 2005
  • Sidney Lions Club Charter Night Dinner, North Saanich, September 13, 2005
  • 16th Parliamentary Visitor Services Association Conference Tea, Victoria, September 15, 2005
  • Victoria Hospice Society's AGM and the 25th Anniversary of Victoria Hospice, Victoria, September 15, 2005
  • 25th Annual Terry Fox Run, Vancouver, September 16, 2005
  • Memorandum re: 37th Congress of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology Opening Ceremony, Vancouver, Sept 21, 2005
  • First Nations Firefighters Long Service Awards, Kamloops, September 24, 2005
  • B.C. Rivers Day Music Festival, Prince George, September 25, 2005
  • 39 Canadian Brigade Group Change-of-Command Parade, Vancouver, September 24, 2005
  • Unidentified speech (100th Anniversary?) ca. September 27, 2005
  • Union of British Columbia Municipalities Luncheon, Vancouver, September 29, 2005
Speeches: September, 2004
2009.6.11.052 · File · 2004
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File contains speeches, memoranda, draft memoranda, event programmes, event itineraries, and background material. Includes:

  • Merchant Navy Veterans Day Parade, North Vancouver, September 3, 2004
  • Canadian Museum of Rail Travel Grand Opening, Cranbrook, September 4, 2004
  • Luncheon in Honour of Alison Leamy, Victoria, September 8, 2004
  • Institute of Public Administration Canada (IPAC) Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal of Excellence Presentation Ceremony, Victoria, September 8, 2004
  • The Horticulture Center of the Pacific 25th Anniversary, Victoria, September 9, 2004
  • The Venture Association Memorial Service, Esquimalt, September 10, 2004
  • Canadian Cancer Society and the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Presentation Ceremony, Victoria, September 10, 2004
  • Memorandum to Iona Campagnolo from Herb LeRoy (private secretary) re: Lieutenant Governor's appointments, September 10, 2004
  • Greater Victoria Public Library 2004 Summer Reading Club "Wrap-Up" Party, Victoria, September 11, 2004
  • View Royal's Discovery Day Celebration, Victoria, September 11, 2004
  • Correspondence from Sven Buemann to Iona Campagnolo re: names and curriculum vitae of six Japanese Parliamentarians, September 14, 2004
  • Vancouver Mounted Police Squad's Training Clinic for Mounted Police Officers / Mounted Patrol of Stanley Park Trails, Vancouver, September 15, 2004
  • The Monarchist League of Canada Victoria Branch Luncheon, Victoria, September 16, 2004
  • International Sea Cadet Association Conference Reception, Victoria, September 16, 2004
  • National Congress of Chinese [Canadians] - Gardens Visit, Victoria, September 17, 2004
  • 801 (Vancouver) Wing, Air Force Association of Canada Battle of Britain Parade, Vancouver, September 19, 2004
  • Luncheon in Honour of the Heads of Military, Victoria, September 22, 2004
  • Fernwood Community Centre Society 25th Anniversary Annual General Meeting, Victoria, September 22, 2004
  • Notes re: introduction of Dr. Margaret MacMillan, Provost of Trinity College and Professor of History at the University of Toronto, September 27, 2004
  • Gateway Theatre 20th Anniversary Gala Performance, Richmond, September 29, 2004
Speeches: September, 2003
2009.6.11.037 · File · 2003
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File contains speeches, correspondence, memoranda, draft memoranda, event programmes, event itineraries, newspaper clippings, and background material. Includes:

  • B.C. Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors "A Roof Over My Head" Conference Opening, Burnaby, September 12, 2003
  • Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia Dinner "Centre international pour le credit communal" Conference Delegates Dinner, Victoria, September 12, 2003
  • The Korea Veterans Association of Canada Pacific Region Ninth Biennial Convention Wreath-Laying Ceremony, Victoria, September 14, 2003
  • Email to Iona Campagnolo from Deanna Nyce re: visit, September 15, 2003
  • HMCS VICTORIA Welcome Ceremonies, Esquimalt, September 17, 2003
  • Veterans Appreciation Luncheon, Royal Canadian Legion B.C. / Yukon Command, Qualicum Beach Branch 76, Qualicum Beach, September 18, 2003
  • First Annual Sidney Fine Art Show Awards, Sidney, September 18, 2003
  • Opening of the New Fair Haven United Church Homes Facility, Vancouver, September 19, 2003
  • British Columbia Aviation Council Conference Opening, Harrison Hot Springs, September 24, 2003
  • Newspaper clipping: "Antarctic medical rescues are grounds for Canadian pride", The Vancouver Sun, September 24, 2003
  • Notecard to Iona Campagnolo from Connie O'Brien (nee Potter) re: personal correspondence, September 25, 2003
  • Freedom Road 50th Anniversary Ceremonies, Bella Coola, September 26, 2003 (includes copy of Coast Mountain News, vol. 20, no. 20, Thursday, September 25, 2003)
  • The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) 90th Anniversary Ceremonial Review, Victoria, September 28, 2003
  • Pacific Opera Victoria 25th Anniversary Recognition Reception, Victoria, September 30, 2003
2009.6.11.021 · File · 2002
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File contains speeches, correspondence, memoranda, draft memoranda, event programmes, event itineraries, and background material. Includes:

  • Nikkei Canadian Fishermen's Memorial Statue Official Unveiling, Steveston (Richmond) September 20, 2002
  • 39th Canadian Brigade Group Change-of-Command Ceremony and Reception, Vancouver, September 20, 2002
  • Golden Jubilee Medal Presentation Ceremony - North Vancouver, September 21, 2002
  • Canadian Cancer Society and the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Event and Breakfast, Port Hardy, September 23, 2002
  • 101 (North Island) Squadron 88 Wing Air Force Association of Canada Monument Dedication Ceremony, Port Hardy, September 23, 2002
  • Her Majesty The Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal Presentation Ceremony, September 26, 2002
  • Gift card to Iona Campagnolo from Elaine (?), September 26, 2002
  • The Canadian Scottish Regimen (Princess Mary's) 90th Anniversary Ceremonial Review, Victoria, September 28, 2002
2009.6.11.020 · File · 2002
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File contains speeches, memoranda, draft memoranda, event programmes, event itineraries, newspaper clippings, and background material. Includes:

  • The Commissionaires Victoria, The Island and Yukon Bi-Annual Long Service Awards Ceremony, September 4, 2002
  • Women's Tea and Dialogue Gathering, Victoria, September 10, 2002
  • Simon Fraser University, Surrey Campus Luncheon, Opening Ceremony and Reception, Surrey, September 12, 2002
  • Queen's Park (formerly Marina Park) Dedication Ceremony, September 12, 2002
  • Minister's Environmental Awards Dinner, Victoria, September 12, 2002
  • Nikkei Week 125th Anniversary Dinner, Burnaby, September 14, 2002
  • 801 (Vancouver) Wing Air Force Association of Canada Annual Battle of Britain Parade and Reception, Vancouver, September 14, 2002
  • Newspaper clipping: "Might makes right? Wrong", The Globe and Mail, September 17, 2002
  • Public Legal Education Society of Canada (PLEAC) Annual Conference, Vancouver, September 18, 2002 (includes calendar printout for Sept-Nov. 2002)
  • Order of British Columbia Investiture and Reception, Victoria, September 19, 2002
  • Order of British Columbia Reception and Dinner, Victoria, September 19, 2002