Photograph depicts one of the two steam locomotives that operated on the Victoria Miniature Railway. Labelled "No. 1941," Canadian and was built by Routledge of Mission City. It was overhauled by a citizen of Victoria. Fired by coal.
Photograph depicts the bunker and cab view of the Royal Scot that was built in Britain in 1947 (or before). It was coal fired and was being prepared for its first run of the year.
Victoria, B.C.
File consists of manuscripts by Victoria Dudley.
3 b&w plans produced by Central Planning and Management Consulting LTD Prince George B.C. illustrating a commercial building and subdivision of its surrounding area. Government St. and Superior St. are identified.
File contains correspondence from Victoria Ballard, Department Of English, from South Puget Sound Community College, to Brian Fawcett. Includes a letter regarding his published book, "Capital Tales".
A b&w plan (photocopy) illustrating subdivision of Cowichan Lake, Helmcken, Sahtlam and Seymour.
A b&w plan (photocopy) illustrating subdivision of the following lands: Chemainus, Comiaken, Cowichan, Somenos and Seymour. Produced by Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment.
A b&w plan (photocopy) illustrating subdivision of Seymour, Somenos, Comiaken, Cowichan, Quamichan, Sahtlam, Helmcken, Shawnigan. Produced by Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment.
A b&w plan (photocopy) illustrating the contour of lands in Victoria. Produced by Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment.
A b&w plan (photocopy) illustrating subdivision of the following lands: Cowichan Lake, Chemainus and Seymour. Produced by Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment.
A b&w plan (photocopy) illustrating contour of a region in BC. Produced by Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment. Somenos Lake, Quamichan Lake, Maple Bay, Stuart Channel and etc are identified on the plan.
A b&w plan (photocopy) illustrating the contour of the following lands: Cowichan Lake, Helmcken, Sahtlam and Symour. Produced by Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment.
A b&w plan (photocopy) illustrating contour of the following lands: Chemainus, Cowichan Lake and Seymour. Produced by Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment.
Item is an audio recording of a Victor Coleman reading in Prince George.
Audio recording consists of readings by Victor Coleman of New Years poem, D (l)oves, Fone's call, Still life, green period, Strangers, The proposal.
File contains correspondence to Brian Fawcett from John Coleman. Includes a letter dated March 18, 1968.
File contains correspondence between Brian Fawcett and Vicki Walker. Includes letters between Brian Fawcett and Vicki Walker. Letters predominately written from 1922 to 1979.
File contains correspondence to Brian Fawcett from Vic d'Or. Includes a letter dated August 26.
Frontal detail of Viburnum trilobum in fruit
Frontal detail of Viburnum trilobum in flower
Habit of Viburnum trilobum in fruit
Habit of Viburnum trilobum in fruit
Habit of Viburnum trilobum in flower
Habit of Viburnum trilobum in flower
Habitat of Viburnum trilobum
Photograph depicts a shack built by VIA because the depot in Boston bar was unused, empty, locked and awaiting a buyer.
Photograph taken at the VIA Rail depot in Vancover. It was the former CNR depot. Two passenger cars being served in a barn are visible.
Photograph taken at the VIA Rail depot in Vancouver. Visible is a former Grand Trunk Pacific car, 'Nechako,' now CNR #15105. It was a fairly permanent fixture with steam, water, and waste lines fixed up to the depot's facilities.
Photograph taken at the VIA Rail depot in Vancouver. Visible is a VIA Rail car #117 that is clad in stainless steel.
Photograph taken at the VIA Rail depot in Vancouver. Image captures the view end of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway car, now called the CNR 'Nechako' #15105. Davies notes that it was normally spotted at the location as a semi-fixed installation.
File consists of VIA Rail public timetables from 1976-1977, 1979, 1985, and 1996. Also includes an E&N Railiner timetable from 2001.
Postcard depicts a view of the west-bound VIA Rail passenger train passing the Craigellachie Last Spike monument.
File consists of research material regarding VIA Rail in British Columbia in the period between 1996 and 2010. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes VIA Rail advertisements; "The Skeena: A Neighbourhood on Wheels" by Wheeler; "VIA Rail in the 1990s" by Box; "A Government Railroad that Works?" by Johnston; "VIA Rail Marks Canadian's 50th Birthday" by Smith; and "VIA Rail Canada Since 1990" by Shron.
File consists of research material regarding VIA Rail in British Columbia in the period between 1983 and 1995. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes an article by Gerson entitled "VIA What?: Canada's Rail Passenger Service is Called Via but There are so Few Trains Remaining, it Probably means Via Bus or Via Plane"; "The VIA Cutbacks Announced October 4, 1989"; a map of VIA services and connections; a 1985 Malahat Railiner schedule; a 1988 national timetable; a 1995 E&N Railiner schedule; a punch-out train model of a LRC Coach; "The Last Canadian: Being One Person's Account of the Last Run of the Canadian on CP's Route Through the Mountains" by Lorne Nicklason; "VIA's 'Occidental Express'" by Gormick; "Via VIA: The Information Guide to VIA Rail Canada"; VIA Rail Annual Report 1987; and a 1994 national timetable.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of a VIA Rail train that travelled from Prince Rupert to Jasper.
Series consists of material regarding VIA Rail in British Columbia. Includes information about its formation between 1978 and 1982, passenger operations, and the Amtrak-VIA Rail connection.
File consists of Campagnolo's incoming and outgoing correspondence regarding veteran housing and farm acquisition under the Veterans Land Act. Also includes a report by Campagnolo concerning veterans housing assistance, a transcript of a radio report concerning Veterans Land Act benefits, and a statement for debate in the House of Commons by the Minister of Veterans Affairs concerning the Veterans Land Act.
File consists of Campagnolo's incoming and outgoing correspondence regarding medical services from the Canadian Pension Commission, appointments to the Army Benevolent Fund, Veterans Affairs offices in northern British Columbia, the transfer of Camp Hill Hospital to Nova Scotia, Canadian overseas fire fighters, the fiftieth anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, and veterans' rights. Also includes news releases concerning the opening of a Veterans Affairs office in Prince George, a photocopy of page 100 of the Book of Remembrances 1939-1945, a news release concerning appointments to the Pension Review Board, maps for a remembrance Day ceremony, a bulletin of the 1977 Remembrance Day ceremony, parking passes, a map of the Kitimat Mountain Range with highlighted Morin Peak, notes for speeches by Minister of Veterans Affairs Daniel MacDonald, a resolution by the Canadian Corps Association concerning the head office of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a news release on low-rental housing for seniors, a list of naval officers from Prince Rupert, minutes from a House of Commons Standing Committee meeting concerning Veterans Affairs, a report from Campagnolo concerning housing assistance for veterans, notes, and memoranda.
Subseries consists of correspondence and accompanying informational material related to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Records include news releases, maps, reports, memoranda, and speeches by Minister of Veteran Affairs Daniel MacDonald. Includes correspondence regarding medical services from the Canadian Pension Commission, Veterans Affairs offices in northern British Columbia. Veterans rights, the fiftieth anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, and veterans housing under the Veterans Land Act.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to veteran housing in Prince George. File predominantly consists of clipped and photocopied articles about a lack of housing for returning veterans from the Second World War. Also includes a photograph of a house in the Millar Addition.
Image depicts a property given to the Veterans of the Second World War, located on the corner of 15th Avenue and Elm Street in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts three flagbearers and other veterans in front of Prince Rupert courthouse at the Remembrance Day ceremony.
Photograph depicts three flagbearers holding the Canadian, British, and Prince Rupert legion flags with other veterans in front of Prince Rupert courthouse at the Remembrance Day ceremony.
Photograph depicts three flagbearers lowering the Canadian, British, and Prince Rupert legion flags with other veterans in front of Prince Rupert courthouse at the Remembrance Day ceremony.
Water level photograph of several vessels docking in Prince Rupert. The "Co Op Fish Liver Oil" building is visible in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Docks Prince Rupert."
Rams foraging on a grssy slope
Prince George, British Columbia