Signed by William Cornelius Van Horne.

From W. C. Van Horne's library. Annotated in red ink, cover, "Private:" with further notes and corrections pages 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 35, 38, 41, 43, 44 and back endpaper.

Diary of Samuel Parker Tuck, engineer and sub-contractor, during the construction of the railway from Lytton to Spence's Bridge, British Columbia.

Reprinted from the original handbook for Chinese Workers: Victoria, B.C. : s.n., 1892.

The law that authorizes the construction of the first railway line between Esquimalt and Victoria, within two years "unless hindered by the dangers of the seas or other unavoidable casualty".

Timetables numbers: 98, 92, 93, 94, 95, and 95. They are indicated as being "for the information and guidance of employees only". This format replaced the format found in box 261-2.

A copy of a mourning pass allowing the pass bearer free travel to Victoria and back to attend Robert Dunsmuir's funeral on April 16th, 1889.

Staff information for the heads of departments for lines west of fort William from the Office of the Second Vice-President, W. Whyte. Includes three letters concerning the booklet to or from: Mr. Scott, Al.L. Lowe, and A.B. McNeill

Handwritten notes, presumably by A.B. (Burt) McNeill based on the diaries of Fred Brown.

Blueprint of the town of Royston, BC and the railway tracks. Scale 100' to 1".

A small journal with facts and figures compiling railway earnings, expenses, carloads, and commodities. Notes that it was compiled by AB McNeill chief clerk to superintendent, E&N railway. Includes additional information on loose pages tucked inside. Graphs changes from a number of dates stretching from as early as 1906 to as late as 1960.

Telegrams from various people congratulating Burt McNeill on his retirement.

Predominantly staff notices and circulars sent out by Traffic Manager George L. Courtney. Also includes one notice from James Dunsmuir, the President of E&N and later Premier of British Columbia. Similar to the Duncans Journal.

Fred S. Brown, the dispatcher for Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company, kept an almost daily log of activity on the railroad from 1887 until 1905. It includes information such as where trains were going, what they were carrying, who was working on them, and what the weather was like.

Fred S. Brown, the dispatcher for Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company, kept an almost daily log of activity on the railroad from 1887 until 1905. It includes information such as where trains were going, what they were carrying, who was working on them, and what the weather was like.

Fred S. Brown, the dispatcher for Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company, kept an almost daily log of activity on the railroad from 1887 until 1905. It includes information such as where trains were going, what they were carrying, who was working on them, and what the weather was like.

Fred S. Brown, the dispatcher for Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company, kept an almost daily log of activity on the railroad from 1887 until 1905. It includes information such as where trains were going, what they were carrying, who was working on them, and what the weather was like.

Fred S. Brown, the dispatcher for Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company, kept an almost daily log of activity on the railroad from 1887 until 1905. It includes information such as where trains were going, what they were carrying, who was working on them, and what the weather was like.

Fred S. Brown, the dispatcher for Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company, kept an almost daily log of activity on the railroad from 1887 until 1905. It includes information such as where trains were going, what they were carrying, who was working on them, and what the weather was like.

Plans and technical drawings for the ships Princess Elizabeth and Princess Joan, both vessels built to the same design and launched in 1930 by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan and Glasgow, Scotland. File includes drawings titled: Twin Screw Steamer "Princess Elizabeth" Trim Diagrams (14 May 1930); T.S.S. "Princess Joan" General Arrangements, Hold, Orlop & Main Decks (19 May 1930, two copies); T.S.S. "Princess Elizabeth" and "Princess Joan" General Arrangements, Upper, Promenade, and Boat Decks; Nos. 638 & 639, Orlop Deck Plating (with annotations); T.S.S. Princess Joan & Elizabeth, As Fitted With Fire Protection Installations (18 Apr. 1951, 3 copies); and S.S. "Princess Elizabeth" Showing Proposed Re-Arrangement of Accommodation for Alaska Cruise Service.

Plans for the ship Princess Kathleen, built and launched in 1924 by John Brown and Company of Clydebank, and re-fitted in 1947 after war service. File includes drawings titled: T.S.S. "Princess Kathleen" Midship Section (11 August 1944); Diagram of Electric Light and Power Circuits (As Fitted) (11 June 1947); Arrangements of Lighting Circuits, Orlop Deck (As Fitted) (July 1947); Arrangements of Lighting Circuits, Main Deck (As Fitted) (July 1947); Arrangements of Lighting Circuits, Upper Deck (As Fitted) (July 1947); Arrangements of Lighting Circuits, Prom Deck (As Fitted) (July 1947); Arrangements of Lighting Circuits, Boat Deck (As Fitted) (July 1947); Arrangements of Lighting Circuits, Bridge Deck (As Fitted) (July 1947); Arrangements of Lighting Circuits, Hold Plan (As Fitted) (July 1947); Hot & Cold F[resh] W[ater] & Sanitary Systems, Orlop Deck (9 October 1947); Hot & Cold F[resh] W[ater] & Sanitary Systems, Main Deck (9 October 1947); Hot & Cold F[resh] W[ater] & Sanitary Systems, Upper Deck (9 October 1947); Hot & Cold F[resh] W[ater] & Sanitary Systems, Prom Deck (9 October 1947); Hot & Cold F[resh] W[ater] & Sanitary Systems, Boat Deck (9 October 1947); Hot & Cold F[resh] W[ater] & Sanitary Systems, House Tops (9 October 1947); Hot & Cold F[resh] W[ater] & Sanitary Systems, Profile (9 October 1947); (As Fitted) Stewards Call System (22 October 1947); Hold (As Fitted) (10 November 1947); Orlop Deck (As Fitted) (8 October 1947); Main Deck (As Fitted) (1947); Upper Deck (As Fitted) (30 October 1947); Boat Deck (As Fitted) (30 October 1947); Deckhouse Top & Bridge (As Fitted) (30 October 1947); Top of Wheelhouse & Officers Deckhouse (As Fitted) (17 November 1947); Scuppers & Discharges, Orlop Deck (16 December 1947); Scuppers & Discharges, Main Deck (16 December 1947); Scuppers & Discharges, Upper Deck (16 December 1947); Scuppers & Discharges, Prom Deck (16 December 1947); Scuppers & Discharges, Boat Deck (16 December 1947); Scuppers & Discharges, House Tops (16 December 1947); Scuppers & Discharges, Profile (16 December 1947); Main Switch board, Wiring Diagram (6 January 1948); Loud Talking Telephones, Laryngaphones, & Shore Telephones (January 1948); Heating & Ventilation, Orlop Deck (30 March 1948); Heating & Ventilation, Main Deck (30 March 1948); Heating & Ventilation, Upper Deck (30 March 1948); Heating & Ventilation, Prom Deck (30 March 1948); Heating & Ventilation, Boat Deck (30 March 1948); Heating & Ventilation, Deckhouse & Bridge (30 March 1948); Heating & Ventilation, Inboard Profile (30 March 1948); and Circuits - Log, Alarm, Reply Bells, Clocks, P[ublic] A[ddress] System, and Revolution Indicators 'As Fitted' (27 April 1948).

Deck plan showing overhead views of the boat, promenade and lower decks of the Princess Louise, possibly for passenger reference. Two copies.

Poster encouraging farmers in Western Canada to hire foreign farm hands, promoting increased settlement in the West. Mounted on board. Additional copy on display in Chung Exhibition Room.

Sign providing fire safety and life belt instructions for passengers of the British Columbia Coast Steamship Princess Louise. 7 copies.

Two reproductions of a poster advertising Canadian Pacific Railway summer tours in 1893, depicting charicatures of men from various destinations around the world holding signs with tour prices.

Three matte reproductions of a poster depicting a Canadian Pacific ship's captain welcoming aboard a little girl carrying a teddy bear.

File contains records created and received by Arthur J.Turner, who preceded Bob Williams as MLA.

File contains public report resulting from allegations made by Williams regarding Doman industries and the Ministry of Forests.

File contains records related to forestry industry. Records include a report of the commissioner, Honourable Gordon McG. Sloan, Chief Justice of British Columbia relating to the Forest Resources of British Columbia, dated 1956, Brief from the Prince George & District Truck Loggers' Association to the Chairman and members of the select standing committee on Forestry and Fisheries concerning the "30% - 50% clause", dated March 12, 1956, and a Resume of material in the U.S. Congressional record of November 18, 1970, by Senator Lee Metcalf, Montana, entitled 'Forests - The Clearcutting Issue'.

File contains the first report of the task force on Crown timber disposal, entitled 'Crown Charges for Early Timber Rights', dated February 1974, and a commodity study by Lorne Sivertson and Robert Carson entitled 'Sand and Gravel in British Columbia', as well as an attached letter from Sivertson to Williams.

File contains a proposal for a seminar entitled 'Could "small" be beautiful in British Columbia?' as well as a report by V.W. Loose, 'Policy alternatives for recapture of betterment'.

File consists of correspondence and other material received by Williams in his role as Minister. Records include an excerpt from an address by the Honourable J.V. Clyne, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of MacMillan Bloedel Limited; correspondence between Clyne and Williams; telegrams from Williams to R.A. Williston regarding a television debate; letter from the Chief, Councillors and Band Members of the Ohiaht Indian Band; memorandum regarding Timber Products Stabilization Act; comments on Bill 117, Forest Amendment Act 1974; Pulp prices and chip values report by J.A.K. Reid; letter to Williams from W.C.R. Jones of British Columbia Cellulose Company; a summary of the program and priorities of the special studies division of the BC Forest Service; a report on the progress and problems encountered in the creation of the forest industry information bank by Michael G. Coney; several letters from E.L. Young, Chief Forester to Williams; press release and records on the Skagit Valley; a draft of document 'Making Crown Land Available'; agenda of the Canadian Council of Resource and Environment Ministers dated October 1975; letter from Allan Blakeney Premier of Saskatchewan to Williams; and letter from Williams to John Messer, Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Forest Products.

File contains letter from Alistair to Bob Williams, along with attached article entitled, 'Integrated Resource Management : Is it Possible?". Also included is a speech Williams gave to the Professional Foresters Annual Meeting, entitled 'The need for reform in our forest industry.'

File contains memorandum on the Canadian National railway agreement.

File contains three articles published by Alan D. Chambers on Forestry in British Columbia, as well as handwritten notes.

File contains press release on Timber Products Stabilization Act, press releases on new price for wood chips, an official report of debates of the legislative assembly, and a report by K.W. Rieche entitled 'Preliminary proposals for the establishment of the British Columbia Forest Products Board'.

File contains handwritten notes from Williams on the Timber Authority, as well as notes on University of British Columbia land management, and a newsletter from the Planning Institute of British Columbia.