Military

Elements area

Taxonomy

Scope note(s)

  • Military service, training and activities
  • Military institutions, bases, and sites
  • Individuals and organizations (eg. veterans, military personnel, militia, cadets)
  • Military vehicles and ships
  • Equipment, weapons, uniforms, artifacts
  • Legislation

Source note(s)

  • MemoryBC Subject Groups

276 Archival description results for Military

276 results directly related Exclude narrower terms
2011.3.3.18 · Item · 21 February [1913?]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Parade of uniformed men through streets. There is snow on the ground. Printed annotation on recto reads: “1st Church parade 30th Batt Earl Grey Rifles Feb 21st,15, McRae Bros,” handwritten in pencil on verso: “Prince Rupert”. Handwritten message isRead more

A.C. Heaven at Fort Nelson
2006.20.12.24 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption beside this photo reads: "S/L. A.C. Heaven. C.D. #3 Unit, N.W.S.R. Fort Nelson." Photograph depicts man in uniform standing on steps in front of doorway to unidentified building. Wings medallion on left breast.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2009.6.1.626 · Item · 4 June 2006
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph taken during the Inaugural Dedication of Heritage Stones. Canadian flags hang behind podium. Crowd sits under tent in grassy area, planes visible in background.

Item is one of three photographs accompanying a paper reading: “Comox Valley AirRead more

2006.20.12.46 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Ordinary 'Nose-Hanger'." Photograph depicts airplane hangar with large circles in a darker fabric to accommodate the nose and engines of plane. Large truck and stacks of unidentified packages inRead more

Royal Canadian Air Force
Army camp scene
2000.8.3.12 · Item · [194-]
Part of Ferry family fonds

Photograph depicts an army cadet camp in Whitehorse, YT. Cookhouse in background.

Autograph book
2004.12.2.09 · File · 1933-1951
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of Bertha Schenks's autograph book containing personal notes from her friends and family.

Barracks at Watson Lake
2006.20.12.32 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Barracks at Watson Lake". Photograph depicts three long log buildings connected in a U shape. The barracks are in a forest, surrounded with trees. The area around the building is strewn with woodRead more

Royal Canadian Air Force
Bertha Wood fonds
2004.12 · Fonds · 1919-2000

This fonds illustrates the life of Bertha Wood (nee Schenk) before, during, and after the Second World War. Most of Bertha Wood's records were created in Ontario, where she lived most of her life. Later in life, Bertha Wood moved to Sechelt, B.C. andRead more

Wood, Bertha
2008.3.4.4.2 · Item · 1946
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts three women standing on beach in their Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service uniform. Waves and rocks in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Do you believe this?" Left to right: Bridget Moran, Betty Pincombe (akaRead more

2008.3.4.4.3 · Item · 1946
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts three women sitting on beach in their Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service uniform. Purses and shoes lay beside them, large rock stands in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "The California 'Beauties' 1946."Read more

2006.20.12.47 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "D.O.T [Department of Transportation?] Bldgs & Garage, Whitehorse." Photograph depicts numerous buildings and a four-door garage on streets in Whitehorse. Dump trucks and other various vehiclesRead more

Royal Canadian Air Force
Button
2004.12.2.33 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of one plastic button, possibly from a Canadian military uniforms. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

2007.17.3.15 · Item · [194-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph states the Canadian Army in uniform standing in rows in a field reading a lesson. Typed annotation on recto of photograph states: “Canadian army in Holland and Germany: First Canadian Army reading the lesson at an impressive Victory serviceRead more

Canadian Forces Overseas
2000.23.1.017 · File · 1985-1995
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of reproductions of reports, a booklet, and articles pertaining to Canada's military involvement overseas. Highlights include:

  • Reproduction of a report by Cyril M. Shelford, "Open Report on Visit to Holland for the 40th Anniversary of
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Canadian military pins
2004.12.2.28 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of three Volunteer Service pins to be attached to Canadian military uniforms. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

2004.12.2.21 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of 4 cotton patches with the word "CANADA" sewn into each patch, presumably meant to be sewn onto a Canadian military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Canadian service stripes
2004.12.2.27 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of two red and black service stripes earned in World War II, presumably by Bertha Schenk. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Canadian uniform short strap
2004.12.2.29 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of a leather short strap with metal buttons and pins, presumably used by Bertha Schenk in the Canadian military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

2006.20.12.18 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: “The Next Morning.” Photograph depicts man believed to be Captain Read, arms linked with a second unidentified man in uniform. The two men are standing on wood slat sidewalk in front of buildingRead more

Royal Canadian Air Force
2006.20.12.11 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts man in uniform reclining on the ground against what appears to be the tarp of a tent, with eyes closed and bottled beverage in hand. A second man is semi-visible in background behind tent. Handwritten photo album caption above andRead more

Royal Canadian Air Force
Cenial Crew of "32"
2006.20.12.2 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts three men (two in uniform) in front of a military plane with the number "7632" on its side. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "OUR CENIAL CREW OF "32". It is believed this photograph was taken at the military base in Whitehorse, YT.

Royal Canadian Air Force
2007.17.3.40 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary brooch featuring metal work of a harp surrounded by text stating "Constabulary of Ireland" and clovers. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Shako Date previous to 1869”. Item believed to be a part of J.J.Read more

2007.17.3.39 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary belt buckle with metal work that depicts a three-leaf clover surrounded by a wreath and a crown. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Constabulary of Ireland W/B clasp 18h0”. Item believed to be a part ofRead more

2007.17.3.41 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary helmet badge depicting metal work of a harp surrounded by a clover wreath, a crown, and writing stating "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Rank and File Helmet badge wornRead more

2007.17.3.42 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary pouch badge with metal work depicting a harp and crown in the centre surrounded by a cross and writing that states "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pouch badge of officersRead more

2007.17.3.43 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary ornament with metal work that depicts a harp with a crown on top surrounded by a circle of writing that states "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: Handwritten annotation onRead more

2007.17.3.44 · Item · 1982
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a close-up of a Royal Irish Rangers bagpipe banner featuring embroidery of a harp with a crown on top. Embroidered banner on pipe banner states "Royal Irish Rangers". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pipe Banners presented toRead more

2007.17.3.45 · Item · 1982
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Rangers bagpipe banner featuring embroidery of a maple leaf with a harp and crown in the centre. Embroidered banner on pipe banner states "Presented by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada the Vancouver Regiment Association 1982"Read more