topic:"British Columbia" found 16 records - Research Collections

The informing spirit : art of the American Southwest and West Coast, Canada, 1925-1945

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

Published Date: 1949

Author: Bice, Megan

Publisher: Kleinburg (ont.) : McMichael Canadian

Call Number: ND1349.6 B52

Author: Bice, Megan

Responsibility: Megan Bice and Sharyn Udall

Publisher: Kleinburg (ont.) : McMichael Canadian

Published Date: 1949

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

Subjects: Landscape painting - 20th century - British Columbia; Landscepe painting - 20th century - New Mexico - Exhibitions; British Columbia in art; New Mexico in art

Notes: Introduction by Charles C Eldredge; Essay by Ann Davis

Call Number: ND1349.6 B52

Location: Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access

Collection: Art Library

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Mount Pleasant early days : memories of Reuben Hamilton, pioneer, 1890

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

Published Date: 1957

Author: Hamilton, Reuben and Vancouver City Archives

Publisher: Vancouver, B.C. : City Archives, City Hall

Call Number: 08.1 H18m

Author: Hamilton, Reuben and Vancouver City Archives

Responsibility: Reuben Hamilton and Vancouver City Archives

Publisher: Vancouver, B.C. : City Archives, City Hall

Published Date: 1957

Physical Description: 64 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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

Subjects: Vancouver, British Columbia; British Columbia; History

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of letters and images pertaining to Reuben Hamilton. Reuben Hamilton had been a pioneer in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1890. Through the use of his letters, readers are offered insight into the life of Hamilton, as told by him.

Contents: Mount Pleasant School, 1892-3 (pg. 8); Mount Pleasant School class, 1894 (pg. 9); William Hamilton, portrait of (pg. 10); Kingsway and St. Catherines St. (pg. 13); Cedar Cottage Brewery, 1902 (pg. 19); Cedar Cottage Brewery, 1944 (pg. 20); "North Arm Road" - Hutson home (pg. 22); Lot 301, Plan of subdivision of (pg. 23); Lot 301, Price list (pg. 24); District Lot 301 School, 1902 (pg. 27); Joseph Jones' milk ranch, cottage (pg. 29); Joseph Jones' milk ranch, barn (pg. 29); Doering and Marstrand Brewery (pg. 31); Fifth Avenue, East, circa 1898-1900 (pg. 31); Gladstone Inn, 1909 (pg. 32); Jones, of Jones Park, portait of (pg. 38); Mt. Pleasant, from False Creek bridge, July 1rst, 1890 (pg. 45); Garvin Milk Ranch, circa 1890 (pg. 46); McCleery Farm House, 1948 (pg. 55); Broadway and Main street, 1899 (pg. 64); Broadway and Kingsway, 1898 (pg. 64)

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.1 H18m

Collection: Archives Library

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[British Columbia] Mineral Map

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

Published Date: 1951

Publisher: Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys

Call Number: C7-3.18 A & B

Publisher: Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys

Published Date: 1951

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: Scale: 20 miles: 1 inch

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

Subjects: British Columbia

Accession Number: 673

Call Number: C7-3.18 A & B

Collection: Archives Library

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The cariboo story

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

Published Date: 1958

Author: Lindsay, F.W.

Publisher: [Quesnel, B.C.] : [Quesnel Advertiser

Call Number: 08.2 L64t

Author: Lindsay, F.W.

Responsibility: F.W. Lindsay

Publisher: [Quesnel, B.C.] : [Quesnel Advertiser

Published Date: 1958

Physical Description: 52 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm

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

Subjects: Gold rush; British Columbia; History; History of Alberta; Cariboo Mountains

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of stories combined to tell the story of Cariboo, British Columbia. While not entirely complete in nature, the author dedicates the history to the men who chose the disgruntled forest life, over that of comfort and stability. The author, F.W. Lindsay explains the relationship between pioneers and Americans, arguing that our best pioneers were American men. Readers can expect to learn more about Cariboo, while taking in the patriotic undertones of the publication.

Notes: by F.W. Lindsay ; with pen and ink illustrations by Gwen Lewis.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.2 L64t

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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Historic Yale : British Columbia

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

Published Date: 1954

Author: Rev. Gordon Forbes, O.M.I, John E. Gibbard, Norman Hacking, D.A. McGregor, Bruce Ramsey, Noel Robinson and H.B. Scudamore.

Publisher: Vancouver Section, British Columbia Historical Association

Call Number: 08.2 F74h Pam

Author: Rev. Gordon Forbes, O.M.I, John E. Gibbard, Norman Hacking, D.A. McGregor, Bruce Ramsey, Noel Robinson and H.B. Scudamore.

Publisher: Vancouver Section, British Columbia Historical Association

Published Date: 1954

Physical Description: 32 pages.

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

Subjects: Yale; British Columbia

Abstract: Pertains to a brief collection of information working to tell the story of Yale, in British Columbia. The publication tells the history of the small town, while also grounding it with more modern comparisons.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.2 F74h Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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A little town and a little girl

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

Published Date: 1951

Author: Carr, Emily

Publisher: Toronto : Clarke, Irwin & Company Limited

Call Number: 06 C23a

Author: Carr, Emily

Responsibility: With a Foreword by Ira Dilworth

Publisher: Toronto : Clarke, Irwin & Company Limited

Published Date: 1951

Physical Description: xvii, 124 pages

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

Subjects: Artists; Artists books; Arts; Carr, Emily; British Columbia; Autobiography

Abstract: Emily Carr describes her life in Victoria, British Columbia.

Contents: Beginnings ; James' Bay and Dallas Road ; Silence and Pioneers ; Saloons and Roadhouses ; Ways of Getting Round ; Father's Store ; New Neighbours ; Visiting Matrons ; Servants ; East and West ; Cathedral ; Cemetery ; Schools ; Christmas ; Regatta ; Characters ; Loyalty ; Doctor and Dentist ; Chain Gang ; Cook Street ; Waterworks ; From Carr Street to James' Bay ; Grown Up