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University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus Library Special Collections and Archives Allison Family fonds
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Allison Family fonds

  • CA OSC-ARC-06
  • Fonds
  • [1900-2011]

Fonds consists of the papers, photographs, and compiled collections relating to one branch of the Allison Family of Princeton, BC, with predominant coverage of the branch of the family with the surname Thomas. This branch has its genesis with Caroline Allison (1878-1975), daughter of John Fall Allison, who married William Heald Thomas. Their four children, particularly Roy Edward Thomas (1920-1999) are represented in this portion of the family fonds.

Allison family

Photographs

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.

Property

The series consists of agreements, mortgage and construction records, some government correspondence including water rights, crown grants, maps and plans, wills, probates, and powers of attorney.

Lands Branch

File contains letter to William Thomas from the Superintendent of Lands.

Wills, POAs

File contains last will and testament of Clover Thomas and power of attorney documents for Caroline Thomas.

Alfred Thomas, various

File contains receipts and correspondence from the Soldier Settlement Board of Canada, correspondence with the Department of Lands, land assessments and agreements and certificate of death for Isabelle Jane Allison.

Roy Thomas, various

File contains correspondence regarding certificates of title, an expense book and copy of the Princeton Ratepayers Association constitution and by-laws.

Deed of Land

File contains deed of land between Susan Louisa Allison and John Oswald Coulthard.

Correspondence

The series consists predominantly of postcards and greeting cards, with one file of letters to the editor by Roy Thomas. Some items are restricted due to the presence of personal information.

[Miscellaneous]

File contains Canadian Army discharge certificate for Roy Thomas, clippings and receipts.

[John Fall Allison correspondence]

File contains documents relating to the Allison Family fonds: (1) copy/draft letters from J.F. Allison to P. O’Reilly; (2) Letter from John Ronson to J.F. Allison, April 9, 1885; (3) Letter from John Robinson to J.F. Allison, December 3, 1885; (4) Portion of a manuscript signed by S.L. Allison entitled “Incowmasket” (Indigenous Chief).

Memorials

File contains 1 guest book and funeral programs for Caroline Elizabeth Thomas and Alfred Stratton Thomas.

Death certificates Alf & Clover

File contains birth certificates for Roy Edward Thomas and Ross Arthur Thomas as well as death certificates for Alfred Stratton Thomas and Clover Rita Thomas.

Alfred Thomas, various

File contains receipts and correspondence from the Soldier Settlement Board of Canada, correspondence with the Department of Lands, land assessments and agreements and certificate of death for Isabelle Jane Allison.

Journals and writings

The series consists of Journals and personal writings based on practical, historical, and political concerns.

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