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bp Nichol Lane, Toronto
2000.6.11.05 · File · Mar. 1994
Part of Barry McKinnon fonds

File consists of photographs of bpNichol Lane in Toronto and photographs of newspaper clippings about the new lane.

Graphic Material
2000.6.11 · Series · 1959-1994
Part of Barry McKinnon fonds

Series contains photographs taken and collected by Barry McKinnon of his family and colleagues. Also includes a small number of art prints and postcards.

Namu group around flag pole
2004.2.1.6 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

Photograph depicts a crowd gathered near the shore of a body of water around a flag pole, with a band to the left. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Myself accepting the flag pole etc., - Namu crowd in fore-ground - School children around the pole, + Band to the left."

2008.3.1.16.5 · Item · 13 May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Handwritten annotation on recto: "Bridget Moran thanks the B.C. Historical Federation for recognizing her as best author of 1988." Moran stands behind microphone, holding award. Don Sale and Naomi Miller of the B.C. Historical Federation Writing Competition Committee stand in background.

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.
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).
2008.3.1.22.31 · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran standing in floral print dress, holding plate of food by fruit platter featuring a carved elephant and palm tree. Party decorations and tree can be seen in image. Building and unidentified men stand in background.

2008.3.1.22.63 · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran seated in chair at unknown location. Red and black button blanket features traditional thunderbird, wolf, and killer whale designs. Television, armchair, and window visible in background.

James MacCallum
2008.3.1.083 · File · [after 1981]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a seven page handwritten draft entitled "James MacCallum"; a letter from Ivan L. MacKay, Chief, School Administration and Negotiation Unit, Saskatchewan Education to Bridget Moran re: tenure of Mr. Allan McCallum as Deputy Minister of Education (Aug. 24, 1984); an obituary for James McCallum; 2 photographs and 2 negatives for: the grave marker for Allan McCallum and a view from grave marker of Allan McCallum.

2008.3.1.102.7 · Item · 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran seated amongst standing group of unidentified women. Overhead machine and chalkboard in background. Photograph was taken at session of Aboriginal Women's Training Program at the Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, in Duncan B.C.

2008.3.1.142.2 · Item · [after 1997]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts numerous copies of 'Stoney Creek Woman' (by Bridget Moran) in glass case. Display also features article on Mary John's receipt of the Order of Canada (see items 2008.3.1.22.61 and 2008.3.1.22.64 for photographs displayed in this image).

2008.3.1 · Series · 1945-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Series consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, pamphlets, newsletters, advertisements, contracts, notebooks, audiocassettes of oral interviews and readings, transcripts, book launch announcements, front cover mock-ups, edited drafts, manuscripts, fact sheets, poems, catalogues, bookmarks, skits, conference events programme, poster, grant applications and related correspondence, a wooden placard, handwritten notes, book reviews, inquest reports, background material, VHS recordings of classroom talks given by Bridget Moran, Mary John and Justa Monk re: her publications, and ephemera. This series contains material from all five of her publications:

  1. (1988) Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
  2. (1990) Judgment at Stoney Creek. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press
  3. (1992) A Little Rebellion. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
  4. (1994) Justa: A First Nations Leader. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
  5. (1996) Prince George Remembered. Prince George, British Columbia: Moran Publishing.
    This series also consists of, but is not limited to, a number of unpublished manuscripts and drafts and/or writing contest submissions also written by Bridget Moran, such as:
    • "Mary and Me" (ca. 1998)
    • "Where Winds Come Sweet" (ca. 1981)
    • "The Horizontal Land" (ca. 1992)
    • "The Summer of '81"
    • "The Relief Cheque" (ca. 1998)
    • "The Case of the Box of Matches" (ca. 1987)
    • "Unholy Deadlock" (ca. 1990)
    • "The Numbers Game"
    • "Reflections on Theme" (ca. 1967)
    • "Come Hell or High Water" (ca. 1976)
    • "Man Alive"
    • "The Deadbeat Mystique"
    • "Hell on Wheels"
    • "Backstairs at the Palace"
    • "James MacCallum" (ca. 1984)
    • "Hushaby, Baby" (ca. 1981)
    • "The Decline and Fall of Mr. Sullivan"
    • "Case History of a Gadfly"
    • "Welfare and the Good Life"
    • "Childhood Memories" (ca. 1976)
    • "The Three Musketeers" (ca. 1974-75)
    • "A Child's Christmas in Saskatchewan" (ca. 1979)
    • "Diary of Success Homecoming"
    • "My Old Flame" (ca. 1992)
    • "O Ye Dry Bones" (ca. 1996)
    • "Supper, Little Children" (ca. 1983).
Personal records
2002.14.2 · Series · 1976-2008
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

Series contains two diplomas awarded to Dr. Ainley by the University of Northern British Columbia, news clippings, and photographs. Series also includes some of her activities during her retirement including her art exhibits, a cruise, and membership in Federation of BC Writers.

2000.23.1.007 · File · 1966-1979
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of correspondence and reproductions from L'Heureux's research at the BC Provincial Archives in Victoria. Contains photocopies of BC Archives archival materials, correspondence, memoranda, articles, archival manuscript, research requests, and pamphlets. Highlights include:

  • Illustrated street map of the University of British Columbia campus, 1972
  • Reproduction of article entitled "Jack Fannin, Pioneer Extraordinaire" in "British Columbia - The Pioneer Years" book, [197-?] (article)
  • British Columbia Provincial Museum, "Publications", 1979 (pamphlet)
  • Two-sided "Guide Map of British Columbia Government Offices, Victoria, B.C". and "Guide Map, Legislative Precinct, Victoria, B.C.", 1975 (map)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Research Procedures and Regulations", 1979 (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of Manitoba, "Rules & Regulations", [ca. 1977] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Research Procedures and Regulations", [197-?] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Parliament Buildings, A Visitors' Guide to the Legislative Precincts", [197-?] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Manuscript Inventory No. 1", 1976 (booklet)
  • BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Manuscript Inventory No. 2", 1978 (booklet).
    File also includes photographs of the exterior of B.C. Archives building in Victoria ([197-??]), photographs of the interior of the B.C. Archives reference room (1977), a photograph of a topographic physical relief map of British Columbia (1977), and photographs of a historical exhibit in the entrance to B.C. Archives (1977).
Olive Fredrickson
2000.23.1.048 · File · 1976-1984
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collected research materials regarding Olive Fredrickson who was an author known for her novel "The Silence of the North". Materials include correspondence between Fredrickson and L'Heureux, a photograph, newspaper clippings, postcards, and reproductions of articles. Photograph depicts Olive Fredrickson in Prince George in the fall of 1977.

Edward R. Gosnell
2000.23.1.052 · File · [197-?]
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Edward R. Gosnell. Gosnell was the first Provincial Librarian from 1893 to 1898 and also the first Provincial Archivist from 1908 to 1910. He wrote one of the earliest histories of British Columbia. Research materials include reproductions of photographs from BC Archives and reproductions of articles. Highlights include:

  • Reproduction of photograph from BC Archives depicting the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway entitled "Track layer laying steel from Kitselos to Hazelton", 1913
  • Reproduction of photograph from BC Archives depicting the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, [191-??]
Hazelton Masquerade Dance
2009.5.1.57 · Item · 8 April 1912
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

A group of approximately 70 people in costume stand in large room with wood interior and two British flags in background. The group includes men, women, and children of all ages. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "I Say were you ever in the Old Country?". See also item 2009.5.1.56.