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William Dow Ferry material
2000.8.3 · Series · 1920-[1996?]
Part of Ferry family fonds

Series consists of records and photographs relating to Judge William Ferry's life and career. Includes school records from Prince George Public School and the University of British Columbia, military photographs, and records, certificates and photographs relating to his his judicial career.

Ferry, William Dow
William Dow Ferry Documents
2000.8.3.01 · File · 1920–1966
Part of Ferry family fonds

Files contain a grade six report card, high school entrance certificate, certificates of appointment to various positions, a photocopy about the Dow Family, a map of the Cariboo District, Judge Ferry’s law degree from the University of British Columbia, his Law Society diplomas and his certificate of appointment to the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Two Men with Horse
2009.5.3.111 · Item · [ca. 1910?]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men believed to be North-West Mounted Police officers standing on either side of white packhorse. Forest and mountains in background. Photograph may have been taken in Vanderhoof, B.C.

2007.17.3.13 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a group of seven men standing in front of buildings. This is believed to be a cropped copy print of an original photo of the erroneously entitled the "Cairo Gang." Handwritten annotation on verso of photo reads: “Members of IGOE Gang. These were a group of police spies under the leadership of a fearless R.I.C. officer who were brought in from country posts to identify volunteers who would come in from Command Post in the country to visit H.Q. Dublin.” This annotation may be incorrect; instead, the photograph may depict members of the Special Gang "F" Coy. Auxiliary.

2007.17.3.6 · Item · [192-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts an overview of a large formation of Royal Irish Constabulary constables lined up for inspection by the Director General in the courtyard of Garda Headquarters, "The Depot," located in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: "The Royal Irish Constabulary"

2009.6.1.543 · Item · 1999
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

The group stands in front of an ornate stone wall and two Canadian flags.

Handwritten annotation on photograph enclosure reads: “8/6/99. Dear Lady, When I saw this photograph I knew there was a certain person who would truly appreciate and ‘feel’ its significance. Not many steps left to take now . . . . your unwavering support is never more appreciated. best personal regards, Peter”; handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Nisga’a”.

2006.9.11 · File · c.1977
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

File consists of 1 audiocassette of people interviewed by Bob Harkins. Side A consists of interviews with Bill Jones of the Fort George Railway Society, Walter Gill formerly of the BC Provincial Police, and Bob Sebastian, of the Carrier First Nation. Side B consists of interviews with Ella Fry, a trapper from Valemount and Prince George boxer Harold Mann.

Social / Political Action
2008.3.2.12 · File · 1978-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter and copy of 1936 presentation sent to Bridget Moran from Betty Rutherford (Nov. 2, 1978)
  • Letter of thanks from the Ron Brent staff
  • Copy of newspaper clippings from the Citizen
  • Fax from Clelie Rich to Bridget Moran wishing her luck upon her resignation from the Board [CNC?] (July 1998)
  • Fax from Mavis M. Gillie to Bridget Moran re: support for the finalization of the Nisga'a Agreement (Jan. 16, 1999)
  • Generic letter to Bridget Moran from Mavis M. Gillie re: the Friends of the Nisga'a Committee. (Jan. 18, 1999).
2009.5.2.8 · Item · [ca. 1911]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Sarah Glassey, holding her fox terrier, and standing at corner of log house. Felled trees in foreground, forest trees in background. Photograph believed to have been taken on the 160 acres of land which Sarah purchased in the Kispiox Valley in 1911. She became the first single woman to pre-empt land in British Columbia. This house was built in a year with the help of a Gitxsan Elder.

2009.5.2.66 · Item · [ca. 1935]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts an unidentified First Nations man standing to right of wolf pelts that hang from eaves of house in Atlin, B.C. Stewart and Glassey stand on left, Glassey wearing a suit and tie. Typed annotation on recto of photograph: "Wolf pelts from Teslin, B.C.", handwritten: "Ron Stewart is policeman." See also items 2009.5.2.67 & 2009.5.2.68.

Prince Rupert court house.
2011.3.3.69 · Item · 23 October 1952
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Ground level view of the Prince Rupert court house. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Court House." Handwritten annotation on recto in blue ballpoint pen reads: "Prince Rupert BC." Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Hi Folks. Guess you've heard the good news by now. Well we've finished our cruises for this year so its home again finally to be with Marge and Janet. Will write shortly. Love Derek." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr & Mrs J.J. Oliver Box 666 Yarmouth N.S." Verso affixed with a three cent Canadian stamp. Postmark on verso reads: "Prince Rupert BC Oct 23 130 PM 1952."

Prince George Jail article
2008.3.1.090 · File · [ca. 1994]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of the "New Prince George jail can't solve old problem" (Current, October 1994) and the Pulp Press Fall Releases "News release: Judgement at Stoney Creek."

2008.3.1.040 · File · 1974-1990
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Newspapers include: The Georgia Straight, The Province; The Indian Voice; The Toronto Globe; The Vancouver Sun Weekend Magazine; The Vancouver Sun; The Citizen; and The Nechako Chronicle each featuring articles on the Thomas inquest.
  • Report of inquiry as to cause of death of Faye Helen Huagen, Vanderhoof, B.C., December 27th, 1979.
  • Copy of Canadian Welfare #5, Sept/Oct. 1974 issue.
  • Copy of B.C. Police Commission report to Vanderhoof Mayor W.L. McLeod, November 1, 1976.
  • Copy of letter from Helen Jones, Secretary of Stony Creek Indian Homemakers Club to the Honourable Garde Gardom, Attorney General of the Province of British Columbia regarding Richard Redekop (November 19, 1976).
  • Draft version (includes annotations) of "Introduction" to Judgement at Stoney Creek sent to Bridget Moran from Mayo Moran, (Feb. 1990).
  • Handwritten draft of a letter written to Vanderhoof Mayor Bill McLeod
  • Copy of handwritten letter from Helen Jones [Secretary of Stony Creek Indian Homemakers Club] to Bridget Moran (?), November 22, 1976.
2008.3.1.035 · File · 1976
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Newspapers (all dated 1976) include: The Times; The Citizen; The Sun; The Vancouver Sun; The Nechako Chronicle; Maclean's magazine
  • Report titled: "A visit to Vanderhoof and Stoney Creek Reserve" by Remi J. De Roo, Chairperson, Human Rights Commission of British Columbia, September 24- 25, 1976
  • Incomplete copy of "Departmental policy - resource implications manpower services to Native people" from P.S. Hall, Branch Manager CMC Vanderhoof to W.F.J. Osborne, Sr. Manager, CMC Prince George, dated July 20, 1976.
  • Handwritten draft (?) of "Specimen Form of Verdict" supp.1/15/69
  • Excerpt from article published in "Politics: National Indian Brotherhood"
  • Report: "Inquest of Coreen Thomas, Vanderhoof, B.C. September 25, 26, 27, 28, 1976" submitted by Barbara Kobierski, Native Programs Section, Legal Services Commission.
Policing in Prince George
2012.13.2.06.19 · File · 1984-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to policing and jails in Prince George. Includes material regarding the Roycal Canadian Mounted Police in Prince George; the British Columbia Provincial Police; Norman DeWitt, the B.C. Provincial Police commander for Prince George; and previous buildings that housed the jails and RCMP detachment. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (2002-2007).

Police
2000.23.1.085 · File · 1980-1984
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to police in Canada. Materials include newspaper clippings, books, notes, newsletters, correspondence, and reproductions of journal articles. Highlights include:

  • Madeline Young, "The Mountie, Canadians All", 1956 (book)
  • The British Columbia Provincial Police Veteran's Association, "Off Patrol", No. 1-16 1980-1984 (newsletter)
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans' Association, "92 Years of Pride 1858-1950, The British Columbia Provincial Police", 1983 (book)
Paul Ramsey Recall
2008.3.2.07 · File · 1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings from The Citizen; a thank you card, invitation and open letter regarding her involvement in the fighting back the recall attack on P. Ramsey (1998); pamphlets published in support of Paul Ramsey; a copy of letter to Editor of The Citizen newspaper regarding local health care issues.

2009.5.2.61 · Item · 1937
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts car on road, rocky hillside in background. Typed caption beneath this photograph: "The official car of the Government Agent, Atlin". Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Uncle Bert's car as Government Agent".

2008.3.3.1.1 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and standing at podium while reading at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Group sits in foreground and background. Flags and speakers can be seen against far wall.

Moran at UNBC Convocation
2008.3.3.1.2 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and holding an unidentified item in the Canfor lecture theater at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Group sits against wall in foreground and in theater seats in background. Flags and speakers can be seen against far wall. Cameras and photographers also visible in image.

2007.17.3 · File · 1913-1960
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

This file consists of 79 photographs, various postcards and Christmas cards from the Royal Irish Constabulary; “Old Hand remembers early days” (unidentified newspaper article re: Burnaby detachment of BC Provincial Police); and a magazine clipping featuring a group photo of “Officers of the B.C. Police, April 1930.” General subjects areas identified in the photographs include: Toc H (Kelowna); the Royal Irish Constabulary; the British Columbia Provincial Police; the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; 1945 liberation parade in Amsterdam, Holland; various historical regimental artworks; badges, helmets, ornaments, banners and related constabulary ephemera; and Claxton in his New Westminster store "Roderick Jewelers" with his extensive collection of constabulary related materials.

2008.3.2.05 · File · 1995-1997
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Thank you cards to Bridget from various offices
  • Letter from Bridget Moran to Pindar [?] re: closure of LSS Langley office (Sept. 19, 1997)
  • Official appointment announcements from Mike Harcourt (1995) and Glen Clark (1997) recognizing Bridget's appointment as a director of the Legal Services Society
  • Copy of "Endorsement #8: Specific Claim Exclusion" issued to the Legal Services Society by American Home Assurance Company (March 1, 1997)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Ujjal Dosanjh, Attorney General of B.C. appointing her to the position of Director of the Legal Services Society of British Columbia.
  • Copy of Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council (June 11, 1997).