- CA OSC-ARC-12-1-02-018
- File
- 1870-1923
Part of Zoellner-Whitham Family fonds
File contains documents for Whitham and Hitchins families, Clements and Bartlett families, with photographs attached to pages.
Part of Zoellner-Whitham Family fonds
File contains documents for Whitham and Hitchins families, Clements and Bartlett families, with photographs attached to pages.
File contains a yearbook for the first annual BCWI Convention.
File contains a minute book.
File contains a minute book and newspaper clippings.
Lillian Estabrooks 1919 photos
File contains the original album leaves with identifying notes.
File contains by-laws for the Women�s Institute branches under the �Societies Act.�
File contains an order book.
File contains convention programs, financial reports, minutes, instructions, addresses, report books, booklets, and photocopied articles from The Countrywoman at Home.
File contains a group photograph.
File contains a photograph.
File contains facsimiles of various articles and correspondence for the secretaries of BCWI.
File contains a group photograph.
File contains a photograph.
File contains photographs.
File contains timelines of events and a photocopy of the certificate of incorporation.
Subseries consists of copied photographic materials attributed to photographer R.D. Symonds per various identifying annotations by Doug Cox. Geographical coverage is predominantly the south Okanagan - Kaleden and Okanagan Falls - with predominant association with the ranching industry.
File contains reports, a timeline of events, meeting minutes, a conference schedule and photocopied articles.
File contains a photograph.
Oriental Exclusion Association letters 1925
File contains photocopied correspondence from the Oriental Exclusion Association (OEA) to the secretaries of the Cedar and Ladysmith branches.
File contains a photograph.
File contains a minute book and photocopied newspaper clippings.
File contains a cash book.
File contains photocopied newspaper clippings and a handwritten note.
File contains a short history of the branch.
File contains correspondence regarding the photographs for the second chapter of 100 Years of the British Columbia Women's Institute, 1909-2009, and a photocopied photograph of the members and families of the Quadra branch.
File contains a handwritten report for the Cowichan branch.
File contains copy of handwritten journal.
File contains a photocopied newspaper clippings, correspondence, and reports from the Department of Agriculture.
File contains a booklet titled �Register of Students and Class Record Book for Night Schools of British Columbia.�
Keremeos 268 slides photocopy pages of Rev. Cameron's album
File contains photographs.
Historical Ads 1910s to 1920s (copies)
Part of Simpson Family fonds
File contains a handwritten note, a clipping from Modern Pioneers, and a photocopied newspaper clipping.
File contains a declaration under the �Societies Act.�
Part of Allison Family fonds
The series consists of slide transparencies from ca. 1930 through 1992, depicting Princeton and environs, including Allenby, Ashnola, Tulameen, Hedley, and Coquihalla. Some depictions of mines, or the areas of mining activities, including Nickel Plate, Coalmont, and Brenda. Featuring predominant coverage of the outdoors, the series includes photographs of many area mountains, creeks, and lakes. Scenes of recreation, including fairs, parades, and rodeos are also available. These slides are mainly attributed to Roy Thomas.
Prints feature photographs of members of the Allison family, with item-level descriptions under development.
File contains copied Acts of the Parliament of the Dominion of Canada, May 1930.
File contains the report of the D. Godrey-Isaacs Committee on proposed reforms to the fruit growing industry.
File contains oral history transcript, photographs and photo ID sheet.
File contains a cash book.
Biographical sketch
Joseph Gleason Harris (b. 1910-07-06, d.1994-12-26) arrived in Penticton in 1917. At age 16 he was invited by Frank Richter, Jr., to the Richter Ranch in Keremeos, from which point he visited the Cathedral Mountains for the first time. Later, in 1939, Joe Harris and Herb Clark of Keremeos launched a pack horse business which would take tourists to visit the Cathedrals. In 1944 he entered the ranching industry and in 1946 took over what was previously Ralph Overton’s ranch. This site was later home to Apex Mountain Guest Ranch. 1946 also saw the launch of a heavy equipment business.
Joe Harris and Margaret “Peggy” Burgess married April 4, 1945 and they made their home in Penticton. Together they raised seven children.
Joe Harris also was heavily involved in civic service. Harris served as the chairman of the Central Welfare Committee for fifteen years throughout the 1930s and 1940s. From 1950-1957, Harris also served as an Alderman on the Penticton City Council. Harris was a member of the Penticton Hospital Board for sixteen years and initiated a local volunteer search and rescue group. Harris participated in many local rescues himself.
Harris was also instrumental in local heritage initiatives and worked as the curator of the R.N. Atkinson (Penticton) Museum from 1973-1984. His deep knowledge of the history of the area poised him to deliver educational lectures to various organizations and to serve as president of the Penticton branch of the Okanagan Historical Society for five years.
Harris was an avid photographer, and won many awards. His photographic record documents local places and events throughout the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.
Harris was a close associate and valuable historical source for Doug Cox during his writing career.
Scope and content
Subseries consists of original photographs taken by Joe Harris as well as some pieces collected by Joe Harris and then subsequently transferred to the custody of Doug Cox. Predominant photographic coverage relates to the Cathedral Mountains, south of Keremeos, BC, during the 1930s. Includes a sequence of interviews with Joe Harris, and some associated transcripts.
Part of Simpson Family fonds
George Allen Aerial Photography Ltd. collection
George Allen Aerial Photography was a photo studio based in Vancouver, BC. Subseries consists of photographs by George Allen Photos Ltd., 4609 Main Street, Vancouver BC.
File contains Crown Grants and taxation records for Transfers of Land.
Interat'l [International] Peace Garden
File contains pamphlets, correspondence, a brochure, a postcard, the International Peace Garden president's address at the twentieth annual meeting, and newspaper clippings.
Lakeshore Gold Mine Joe Trombley
File contains receipts, mineral claim survey map, clippings.
File contains R. C. Palmer's address to the B.C.F.G.A. on the past year's work conducted by the Summerland Experimental Station.
West Kootenay Power Outage Feb 1936
File contains photocopy of small book, unclear if published. Attributed to Oliver News.
Historical ranching research collection
Subseries consists of materials compiled in service of Cox’s book, Ranching Now, Then and Way Back When.
File contains photocopied extraordinary resolution and certificate of incorporation.