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Provincial Museum of Natural History and Anthropology : report for the year 1948

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1949

Author: Province of British Columbia department of education

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [by Don McDiarmid, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty]

Call Number: 04 P94p 1948

Author: Province of British Columbia department of education

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [by Don McDiarmid, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty]

Published Date: 1949

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Museums; Anthropology

Abstract: Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history and Anthropology, during the year of 1948. Published in 1949, the British Columbia Department of Education published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could then be shared with the public. Each issue features a report from the director, biologist, and/or botanist, and/or anthropologist in which they would share their subsequent findings from the previous year. Topics discussed in each report include, but are not limited to the following; exhibitions, new accessions, staff changes, research, botany, entomology and relevant articles.

Contents: Report of the Director (pg. 7); Exhibitions and Preparation (pg. 7); Special Exhibitions (pg. 7); Field-work (pg. 7); Publications (pg. 8); Motion Pictures (pg. 8); Education (pg. 9); Museum Lectures (pg. 9); Other Lectures (pg. 9); School Loan Material (pg. 10); Research (pg. 10); Attendance (pg. 10); Staff Changes (pg. 11); Office Equipment (pg. 11); Obituary (pg. 11); Report of the Assistant in Biology (pg. 12); Report of the General Assistant (pg. 12); Botany (pg. 12); Entomology (pg. 15); Accessions (pg. 15); Article: "A Report on a Study of Jordan Meadows," by G.A. Hardy (pg. 20); Article: "Some Lepidoptera from the Forbidden Plateau District of British Columbia," by J.R.J. Llewellyn Jones (pg. 47)

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 04 P94p 1948

Collection: Archives Library

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Report of the Provincial Museum of Natural History for the year 1939

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1940

Author: Province of British Columbia

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.]

Call Number: 04 P94r 1939

Author: Province of British Columbia

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.]

Published Date: 1940

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Museums; Anthropology; Zoology; Entomology; Botany; Paleontology

Abstract: Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history, for the year of 1939. Published in 1940, the Province of British Columbia published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could subsequently be shared with the public. The reports were comprehensive in nature and covered but were not exclusive to, topics relating to the following fields of study; anthropology, zoology, entomology, ornithology, botany, paleontology and archaeology. In addition, the reports included a segment on visitors, staff changes, activities and new accessions that had taken place over the last year. Readers can expect a comprehensive report on the annual undertakings of the Provincial Museum of Natural History.

Contents: Objects (pg. 7); Visitors (pg. 7); Activities (pg. 7); Accessions (pg. 10); Anthropology and Archaeology (pg. 10); Botany (pg. 10, 12); Mammals (pg. 11); Birds (pg. 11); Invertebrates (pg. 12); Palaeontology (pg. 12); Library (pg. 15); Addenda to the Flora of Vancouver and Queen Charlotte Islands (pg. 15)

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 04 P94r 1939

Collection: Archives Library

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Report of the Provincial Museum of Natural History for the year 1940

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1941

Author: Province of British Columbia

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.]

Call Number: 04 P94r 1940

Author: Province of British Columbia

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.]

Published Date: 1941

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Museums; Anthropology; Zoology; Entomology; Botany; Paleontology

Abstract: Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history, for the year of 1940. Published in 1941, the Province of British Columbia published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could subsequently be shared with the public. The reports were comprehensive in nature and covered but were not exclusive to, topics relating to the following fields of study; anthropology, zoology, entomology, ornithology, botany, paleontology and archaeology. In addition, the reports included a segment on visitors, staff changes, activities and new accessions that had taken place over the last year. Readers can expect a comprehensive report on the annual undertakings of the Provincial Museum of Natural History.

Contents: Report of the acting director (pg. 7); Indian Village (pg. 7); Exhibition and Preparation (pg. 8); Cataloguing (pg. 8); Library (pg. 8); Publications (pg. 8); Staff Changes (pg. 9); Visitors (pg. 9); Report of the Assistant Director (pg. 10); Field-work (pg. 10); Exhibition and Preperation (pg. 10); Education (pg. 11); Report of the Botanist (pg. 11); Accessions (pg. 14); Botanical (pg. 14); Anthropological (pg. 14); Zoological (pg. 15); Publications of the Provincial Museum (pg. 16)

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 04 P94r 1940

Collection: Archives Library

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Report of the Provincial Museum of Natural History for the year 1941

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1942

Author: Province of British Columbia

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.]

Call Number: 04 P94r 1941

Author: Province of British Columbia

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.]

Published Date: 1942

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Museums; Anthropology; Zoology; Entomology; Botany; Paleontology

Abstract: Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history, for the year of 1941. Published in 1942, the Province of British Columbia published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could subsequently be shared with the public. The reports were comprehensive in nature and covered but were not exclusive to, topics relating to the following fields of study; anthropology, zoology, entomology, ornithology, botany, paleontology and archaeology. In addition, the reports included a segment on visitors, staff changes, activities and new accessions that had taken place over the last year. Readers can expect a comprehensive report on the annual undertakings of the Provincial Museum of Natural History.

Contents: Report of the Acting Director (pg. 5); Thunderbird Park (pg. 5); Exhibition and Preparation (pg. 5); Loan Exhibits (pg. 6); Field-work (pg. 6); Motion-picture Production (pg. 7); Cataloguing (pg. 7); Publications (pg. 7); Lectures and Demonstrations (pg. 7); Staff Changes (pg. 7); Attendance (pg. 8); Report of the Botanist (pg. 9); Report of the Entomologist (pg. 11); Accessions to the Museum (pg. 12)

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 04 P94r 1941

Collection: Archives Library

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Geology and mineral deposits of northern British Columbia west of the Rocky mountains

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1946

Author: Armstrong, J. E.

Publisher: Ottawa, E. Cloutier, printer to the Kin

Call Number: 03.1 Ar1g

Author: Armstrong, J. E.

Responsibility: J. E. Armstrong

Publisher: Ottawa, E. Cloutier, printer to the Kin

Published Date: 1946

Physical Description: 3 preliminary leaves, 46 pages illustrations (maps) 25 cm.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Geology; Geology - British Columbia

Abstract: Pertains to the geology and mineral deposits of Northern British Columbia and West of the Rocky Mountains. Through the practice of mining, prospecting and geological exploration, we have been able to vastly increase our understanding of geological material. The publication focuses on both general geology and economic geology. Additionally, the publication offers information pertaining to the history of mining, and the ways in which it has transformed our understanding of geological material.

Contents: Preface (pg. v); Introduction (pg. 1); Physiography (pg. 3); General geology (pg. 6); Precambrain (pg. 6); Palaeozoic (pg. 7); Mesozoic (pg. 8); Cenozoic (pg. 10); Tertiary (pg. 10); Quaternary (pg. 11); Intrusive rocks (pg. 11); Structural geology (pg. 13); History of mining (pg. 14); Economic geography (pg. 16); Summary of economic geology (pg. 16); Relation of metalliferous deposits to intrusions (pg. 16); Relation of metalliferous deposits to structure (pg. 17); Mineral deposits (pg. 18); Placer gold (pg. 18); Lode gold (pg. 22); Atlin and Stikine mining dividions (pg. 22); Cariboo mining division (pg. 23); Omineca mining division (pg 24.); Portland canal mining division (pg. 24); Queen Charlotte mining division (pg. 25); Skeena mining division (pg. 25); Silver-lead-zinc (pg. 25); Portland Canal area (pg. 26); Quartz veins containing one or more of the metals, silvers, lead, and zinc (pg. 26); Silver-barite-jasper deposits (pg. 26); Silver-lead deposits (pg. 27); Hazelton-Smithers area (pg. 27); Canadian National Railway belt from Houston to Burns Laek (pg. 27); Ingenika River (pg. 28); Copper (pg. 28); Mercury (pg. 29); Tungsten (pg. 30); Molybdenum (pg. 31); Antimony (pg. 31); Manganese (pg. 31); Chromium (pg. 31); Mica (pg. 32); Iron (pg. 32); Pyrite (pg. 32); Coal (pg. 32); Jurassic or Lower Cretaceous coal (pg. 32); Tertiary coal (pg. 33); Bibliography (pg. 35)

Notes: At head of title: Canada. Dept. of mines and resources. Mines and geology branch

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 03.1 Ar1g

Collection: Archives Library

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Victoria British Columbia : souvenir map and tourist guide of Victoria, also road map of Vancouver Island

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1945?

Publisher: Canada : Illustrated Civic Map Service

Call Number: 02.5 C48v Pam

Publisher: Canada : Illustrated Civic Map Service

Published Date: 1945?

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Travel; Victoria; British Columbia; Maps

Abstract: Pertains to a map and tourist guide of Victoria, British Columbia. Additionally, the booklet contains a road map of Vancouver Island. The inside of the map has been annotated by Bert Rigall. Readers can expect an illustrated souvenir map and guide of Victoria.

Notes: Annotation – the map has been annotated by Bert Rigall

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 02.5 C48v Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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Mount Coleman

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: February, 1942

Author: Sissons, C.B.

Publisher: Ontario : The Canadian Geographical Society

Call Number: 01.4 Si8c Pam

Author: Sissons, C.B.

Responsibility: C.B. Sissons

Publisher: Ontario : The Canadian Geographical Society

Published Date: February, 1942

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Mountaineering; Mountaineers Canadian; Canadian Rockies

Abstract: Pertains to the experience of C.B. Sisson and his ascent of Mount Coleman with his wife and children. He shares details of his travels, both exploring the pain and success’ he shared along his trip. The article is pertinent to the Canadian Rocky Mountains in that Mt. Coleman exists within them. Readers can expect to read a personal story of perseverance, adventure and strength.

Notes: article IN Canadian Geographical Journal, Volume XXIV, No. 2. Mount Coleman by C.B. Sissons can be found on page 102 of the journal.

Accession Number: 2019.71

Call Number: 01.4 Si8c Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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One world

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1943

Author: Willkie, Wendell L.

Publisher: New York : Pocket Books

Call Number: 08 W66o

Author: Willkie, Wendell L.

Responsibility: Wendell L. Willkie

Publisher: New York : Pocket Books

Published Date: 1943

Physical Description: 176 pages : map ; 17 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; World War II

Abstract: Pertains to the highly personal account of Wendell Willkie and his meetings with Stalin, General Chennault, Chiang Kai-shek and other United Nations leaders. In addition to members of the United Nations, Willkie also tells of his international meetings with various kings, soldiers, teachers, farmers and librarians. The publication was based during the wartime era, and thus the overarching theme resides in a deep desire from an American victory. Willkie shares his belief that in order for said victory, the United Nations must work in cooperation. Readers can expect to receive an insight into wartime thinking, and international relations during the time period.

Contents: Introduction (ix); El Alamein (pg. 3); The Middle East (pg. 9); Turkey, A new nation (pg. 17); Our ally, Russia (pg. 22); The republic of Yakutsk (pg. 37); China has been fighting five years (pg. 43); The opening up of China's west (pg. 46); What free China fights with (pg. 52); Some notes on Chinese inflation (pg. 62); Our reservoir of good will (pg. 65); What we are fighting for (pg. 68); This is a war of liberation (pg. 75); Our imperialisms at home (pg. 78); One world (pg. 82)

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08 W66o

Collection: Archives Library

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Mission to Moscow : A record of confidential dispatches to the State department, official and personal correspondence, current diary and journal entries, including notes and comment up to October, 1941.

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1941

Author: Davies, Joseph E.

Publisher: New York : Simon and Schuster

Edition: 6th printing

Call Number: 08 D28m

Author: Davies, Joseph E.

Responsibility: Joseph E. Davies

Edition: 6th printing

Publisher: New York : Simon and Schuster

Published Date: 1941

Physical Description: xxii, 659 p. : facsims. ; 22 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Germany; Russia; World War II; World War, 1939-1945

Abstract: “Mission to Moscow is a report to the American people on the facts which enabled Mr. Davies to predict the Nazis-Soviet Pact, the outbreak of the war, the German attack on Russia, and the amazing resistance of the Red Army. In addition to telling a new story for the first time, Mission to Moscow tells this story in a new way. The book is made up entirely of confidential dispatches to the State Department, selections from diary and journal entries, and correspondence both official and personal.”

Contents: Foreword (pg. xi); Author's note (pg. xxi); I : The mission begins : November 16, 1936 - March 30, 1937 (pg. 1); II : Washington and points East : April 5 - June 20, 1937 (pg. 137); III: The purge hits the red army : June 25 - July 28, 1937 (pg. 155); IV: Russia through her neighbours' eyes : July 28 - December 24, 1937 (pg. 205); V: The purge hits Bukharin : January 15 - March 17, 1938 (pg. 281); VI: Moscow hears the drums of war : March 14 - April 1, 1928 (pg. 281); VII: Climax of the mission : April 6 - July 5, 1938 (pg. 311); VIII: Brief on the facts : June 6, 1938 (pg. 375); Harvest of the mission : September 6, 1938 - October 28, 1941 (pg. 427); Chronology (pg. 515); Appendix (pg. 535); Index (pg. 647)

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Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08 D28m

Collection: Archives Library

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The Columbia River highway : America's greatest scenic drive

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1801

Author: Cross and Dimmitt

Call Number: 02.3 C87t

Author: Cross and Dimmitt

Published Date: 1801

Physical Description: Portland, Oregon : Cross and Dimmitt

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Columbia River; Art; Travel; Tourism

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of hand colored images showcasing the beauty of Oregon in the United States of America. The publication follows the Columbia River highway, a stretch of road reaching west from Portland to the Pacific, and east to Central Oregon. The publication showcases various tourist locations in addition to other breathtaking hand-colored images.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 02.3 C87t

Collection: Archives Library

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La Ve´rendrye's 1738-9 journal

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1942?

Author: Burpee, Lawrence J.

Publisher: [Place of publication not identified]

Call Number: 05.5 B85l Pam

Author: Burpee, Lawrence J.

Responsibility: Lawrence J. Burpee

Publisher: [Place of publication not identified]

Published Date: 1942?

Physical Description: [407]-411 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Essays

Abstract: Pertains to a short publication critiquing the translations of La Verendrye’s Journal. The author, Lawrence J. Burpee, offers his critiques of the translations of the 1738-9 Journal of La Verendrye, arguing that it is filled with mistakes. The publication is rather short and offers a quick argument from Mr. Burpee.

Notes: Reprinted from Canadian historical review, December 1942.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 05.5 B85l Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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Report from Tokyo : a message to the American people

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1943

Author: Grew, Joseph C.

Publisher: Toronto : Musson Book Company

Call Number: 08 G75r

Author: Grew, Joseph C.

Responsibility: Joseph C. Grew

Publisher: Toronto : Musson Book Company

Published Date: 1943

Physical Description: 92 pages ; 1 leaf ; 29 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; World War II; Japan

Abstract: Pertains to an address to the American people by ex-American Ambassador to Japan, Joseph Clark Grew. The Publication explores the history of Japanese-American relations, while also attempting to understand the Japanese war effort. The author argues that through his publication, the American people can better know their enemies. Readers are offered insight into wartime hysteria, as well as a look into the era of enemy aliens.

Contents: Preface (pg. 7); Introductory note (pg. 9); President Roosevelt's message to congress (pg. 17); 1. Return to Japan (pg. 21); 2. Why war came (pg. 28); 3. The extent of the Japanese challenge (pg. 35); 4. How we must fight to defeat Japan (pg. 41); 5. Why we can no longer do business with Japan (pg. 50); 6. Japanese youth (pg. 61); 7. Truth in Japan (pg. 65); 8. Is this a racial war? (pg. 69); 9. Our allies in the pacific (pg. 75); 10. Japan : the pledge and the performance (pg. 80); 11. Building the future - a postscript (pg. 91)

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08 G75r

Collection: Archives Library

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I never left home

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1944

Author: Hope, Bob ; illustrated by Carl Rose.

Publisher: New York : Simon and Schuster

Call Number: 08 H77i Pam

Variant Title: Bob Hope's own story of his trip abroad : I never left home

Author: Hope, Bob ; illustrated by Carl Rose.

Responsibility: Bob Hope ; illustrated by Carl Rose.

Publisher: New York : Simon and Schuster

Published Date: 1944

Physical Description: 76 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Humour; World War II; World War, 1939-1945; Travel; American

Abstract: "I Never Left Home is about ... Bob Hope's journey among our armed forces, during which he has traveled more than 80,000 miles and played before more than half the entire army. It is composed of about three-fourths straight Hope humor and one-fourth extremely moving tribute to our soldiers. It is a personal adventure story and a Hope's eye view of the war ..." -- From dust jacket.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08 H77i Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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Scarlet and Gold

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1948

Author: MacDonald, W.E.G.

Publisher: Royal North West Mounted Police Veterans' Association

Edition: 30th ed.

Call Number: 08.4 M11s

Author: MacDonald, W.E.G.

Responsibility: W.E.G. MacDonald

Edition: 30th ed.

Publisher: Royal North West Mounted Police Veterans' Association

Published Date: 1948

Physical Description: 130 pages.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Royal North West Mounted Police

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of stories, pictures and advertisements celebrating the history of the Royal North West Mounted Police. The publication contains dramatized stories, interviews, archival records and more to present the history of the Royal North West Mounted Police in an engaging and thought provoking manner.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.4 M11s

Collection: Archives Library

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Bits of common sense series : household management

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1899?

Author: Harland, Marion

Publisher: Montreal : John Lovell & Son

Edition: No. 3

Call Number: 05.5 H11b

Author: Harland, Marion

Responsibility: Marion Harland

Edition: No. 3

Publisher: Montreal : John Lovell & Son

Published Date: 1899?

Physical Description: 126 pages.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Guide

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of tips and rules on household management in American homes. The publication provides insight into the art of housekeeping and the ways it can be made easier for individuals practicing it. The publication is highly reflective of early 20th century social constructs and gendered norms.

Contents: I. How we make housekeeping harder (pg. 5); II. Ways and ways of work (pg. 22); III. Beds and bed-making (pg. 34); IV. How to svae time-and yourself (pg. 49); V. Fine arts in "drudgery" (pg. 61); VI. Spring house-cleaning (pg. 77); VII. Wanted-a change (pg. 91); VIII. Where the shoe pinches (pg. 107); IX. The intelligence office (pg. 116)

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 05.5 H11b

Collection: Archives Library

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Bits of common sense series : home topics

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1899?

Author: Harland, Marion

Publisher: Montreal : Joh Lovell and Son

Edition: No. 2

Call Number: 05.5 M11bi

Author: Harland, Marion

Responsibility: Marion Harland

Edition: No. 2

Publisher: Montreal : Joh Lovell and Son

Published Date: 1899?

Physical Description: 126 pages.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Guide

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of tips and rules on home topics in American houses. The publication provides insight into the art of housekeeping, social etiquette and marriage. The publication is highly reflective of early 20th century social constructs and gendered norms.

Contents: I. Helpful of hurtful (pg. 5); II. Manners for everyday wear (pg. 21); III. Our girl and doubtful books (pg. 32); IV. Politeness as policy (pg. 44); V. Our feet and our hands (pg. 57); VI. Common-sense window-gardening (pg. 74); VII. Common-sense window-gardening (pg. 89); VIII. The marriage tie (pg. 104); IX. What people should not wear (pg. 117)

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 05.5 M11bi

Collection: Archives Library

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Lee's home and business instructor

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1897

Author: Lee, Wm.H.

Publisher: Chicago : Laird and Lee

Call Number: 05.5 L51l

Author: Lee, Wm.H.

Responsibility: Wm.H. Lee

Publisher: Chicago : Laird and Lee

Published Date: 1897

Physical Description: 372 pages.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Guidebook

Abstract: Pertains to an ultimate guide covering topics such as penmanship, letter writing, bookkeeping, everyday law and miscellany. The publication is comphrensive and provides a surplus of tips and rules based on the above topics.

Contents: Part First - Penmanship (pg. 9); Part Second - Letter Writing (pg. 47); Three Thousand Synonyms (pg. 80); Part Third - Bookkeeping (pg. 97); Part Fourth - Banking (pg. 139); Part Fifith - Every-Day Law (pg. 193); Part Seventh - Vocabulary of Mercantile, Mechanical and Scientific Terms (pg. 291-326); Part Eighth - Social Forms (pg. 327); Part Ninth - Gems of Thought, Suitable for the Autograph Album (pg. 345-354); Part Tenth - Miscellany (pg. 355)