objectType:"Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)" found 4 records - Research Collections

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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Pioneer days of Nakusp and the Arrow Lakes

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

Published Date: August 20, 1951

Author: Johnson, Kate

Publisher: Nakusp : Kate Johnson

Call Number: 08.2 J62p

Author: Johnson, Kate

Publisher: Nakusp : Kate Johnson

Published Date: August 20, 1951

Physical Description: 146 pages

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

Subjects: Kootenay; Kootenay region; History

Abstract: History of Nakusp written for the Nakusp Diamond Jubliee (1892-1952).

Accession Number: 3069A

Call Number: 08.2 J62p

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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The lords of the lakes and forests

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

Published Date: 1950

Author: Moore, Augustus (editor)

Publisher: [Montreal] : [Printed by The´rien fre`res]

Call Number: 08.1 M78t

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Author: Moore, Augustus (editor)

Publisher: [Montreal] : [Printed by The´rien fre`res]

Published Date: 1950

Physical Description: 109 pages

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

Subjects: History; History-Canada; Fur trade

Abstract: Pertains to individual reminisces of those involved with the North West Company

Contents: Introduction; Arma Virumque Cano; An Always Sordid Existence; And Seldom Nefarious Environment; Living in Isolated Posts; The Humble Routine of Traffic with the Indians; Improbe Amor! Quid non mortalia pectora cogis?; The Evil that Men do lives after them; Illium Fuit; Now, good digestion wait on appetite, and health on both!; Fish and Chips; A Northwest Kennel Club and Horse Show; Bos Americanus; Higher Education and Medicine; Travelogues; Envoy; Appendix I - Bibliography; Appendix II - (translations)

Notes: Inscribed "To Pearl, a country is not over until one hundred is completed. Here it is [?], Runt"; Limited edition of 100 numbered copies - copy 100/100; Note found inside "Luxton Museum Banff Alta J.G. "Red" Cathcart, curator" in the shape of a bison skull - placed in mylar and back between pages 98-99

Accession Number: 2020.20

Call Number: 08.1 M78t

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Available online via Peel's Prairie Provinces

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