- RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00582
- Item
- [ca. 18-?]
Sword made out of coins from the era of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1796). Coin swords are considered to ward off evil, and bring good luck.
Sword made out of coins from the era of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1796). Coin swords are considered to ward off evil, and bring good luck.
Wooden floral carving from a Chinese temple. Painted with gold leaf.
[Reproduction of a Letter from Walter R. Jones to John A. Macdonald]
A photocopy of a letter from Walter R. Jones to John A Macdonald. Believed to be from "Building the CPR: Jackdaw No. C4" by Doug Stuebing, published in 1968, which is a compilation of reproduced material, among other things.
Jones, Walter R.
Chinese butcher and grocery shop, Chinatown, San Francisco
Taber Photo
Wesleyan Missionary Notices / compiled by Wesleyan Conference Office
Concerns missionary work in British Columbia with reports on conditions in the gold fields along the Fraser and Thompson Rivers. There is also brief mention about the conditions and treatment toward workers of Chinese origin.
Wesleyan Conference Office
Wood train and Chinamen in Bloomer Cut
Thomas Houseworth & Co.
Reproduction print.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Invoice stub issued by Kwong Lee]
Item contents notes items received from Kwong Lee and placed on board the 'Alts'. Written verso are some notes in pre-Republican Chinese script.
Kwong Lee and Company
A shipping invoice issued to K.L., Kwong Lee, 廣利. Written verso are some notes in pre-Republican Chinese script.
Steamer Col. Moody
A shipping invoice issued to K.L., Kwong Lee, 廣利. Written verso are some notes in pre-Republican Chinese script.
B.C. & V.S.N. Co.
A shipping invoice issued to K.L., Kwong Lee, 廣利. Written verso are some notes in pre-Republican Chinese script.
B.C. & V.S.N. Co.
Receipt for Laundry Services on the Steamer Eliza Anderson
A receipt for laundry services aboard the Steamer Eliza Anderson. The laundry services were apparently completed by John Chinaman.
Steamer Eliza Anderson
A shipping invoice issued to K.L., Kwong Lee, 廣利.
Harris & Co.
A shipping invoice issued to K.L., Kwong Lee, 廣利.
Steamer Hope
A shipping invoice issued to Kwong Lee, 廣利. Written verso are some notes in pre-Republican Chinese script.
Steamer Reliance
Document commissioning David Cameron to the position of Chief-Justice in the Colony of Vancouver's Island by command of James Douglas, Governor, and written by Philip Hawkin, Colonial Secretary. The document is handwritten, with the seal of the colony of the Island of Vancouver affixed, signed James Douglas adjacent to the seal in the upper left corner, and has been folded twice. Document is framed along with a photograph of Douglas located in the lower left corner.
Vancouver Island (Colony)
[Blank Chinese Police Tax certificate]
Partially completed Chinese Police Tax certificate, numbered #20 and signed by [Richard Lane].
Washington (Territory). Auditor.
Copy of An act to protect free White labor against competition with Chinese coolie labor
Photocopied text of a Washington territory act introducing a six dollar tax to be levied quarterly upon Chinese, aimed to discourage Chinese immigration.
Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Washington
Document outlines details of the contract between Lee Ying and Tung Fat. The contract covers details about the pricing and condition of rice being shipped to Victoria. On the top left hand corner of the document are some Chinese characters with the two parties names, Tung 同 and Lee 李, being legible. There is also some pre-Republican Chinese written verso.
Lee, Ying
The "Heathen Chinee" prospecting
Printed on card: "Mining Scenes in California. / Illustrated by Muybridge, Published by Bradley & Rulofson." Stereograph #848 in series.
Muybridge, Eadweard
Page of etchings from the Illustrated London News, including a depiction of St. Andrew's Church, Victoria, British Columbia.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Printed on card; "J. Pitcher Spooner, / Portraits and Landscapes. / 171-73-75 Main Street, Stockton." Inscribed at top of card: "Chinese mants [sic] wife & babe".
Spooner, J. Pitcher
[Group portrait in front of Bonaparte house]
Inscribed in ink: "E.J. Burrard. C. Semlin". Inscribed in ink on verso: "11th March 1870 / original in possession of G.P. Bainbridge." Bonaparte House was located on the Cariboo wagon trail, near Cache Creek, B.C..
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : Lake Erie, 1899, Beaver Line, World Ship Society.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : Allan liner Californian. 4,244 grt. 1891 A. Stephen & Sons, Glasgow, as State of California, State Line. Line taken over Allan, before completion. R/n Californian, 1898. Sold 1901. COAMO, New York & Puerto Ricko S.S. Co. U.S.A. Broken up 1925. A. Duncan.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : Allan liner Scandinavian (2) 1912-1923, ex. Romantic, White Star, 1903-1912, ex. New England 1898-1903. Dominion Line. W.S.S.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : MONTEREY, 5,455 gross tons. Built 1898 Palmers' Co. Ltd., Newcastle, for Elder Dempster Line. Sold 1903 Canadian Pacific. Wrecked July 14, 1903 St. Lawrence River, Canada. World Ship Society.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : MONTEZUMA, Canadian Pacific, 1903-1915. World Ship Society.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : EMPRESSOF BRITAIN. 14,189 grt. Built 1905 Fairfield SB&E. Co. Ltd, Glasgow. Sister: Empress of Ireland. Renamed MONTROYAL, April 16, 1924. Sold June 17, 1930 Stavanger Shipbreaking Co. Stavanger. A. Duncan.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : Burnt out wreck of EMPRESS OF RUSSIA, Barrow, 1946. Real Photographs.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : EMPRESS OF SCOTLAND, ex. Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, built 1905.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : EMPRESS OF SCOTLAND, 1905 ex. Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. Fielden.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : EMPRESS OF AUSTRALIA, built 1914, Vulken Werke, Stettin, as Terpitz for Hamburg America. Taken Nov. 1920 Shipping Controller. Sold July 25, 1921, CPR. EMPRESS OF CHINA r/n EMPRESS OF AUSTRALIA, 1922. World Ship Society.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : MONTROSE (2) 1922, A. Duncan.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : MONTROSE, 1922, Fielding Collection, John Clarkson.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : MONTROSE, 1922, Fielding Collection, John Clarkson.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : MONTROSE, 1922, Fielding Collection, John Clarkson.
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Inscribed : MONTCLARE 1922 Douglas Cochrane Collection.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : Montcalm (3) Jan. 1922-1939. Douglas Cochrane Collection.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : DUCHESS OF ATHOLL, July 1928 - Oct. 10, 1942. Real Photographs.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : DUCHESS OF ATHOLL, July 1928 - Oct. 10, 1942. Real Photographs.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : EMPRESS OF FRANCE, 1928, ex. Duchess of Bedford, with later type funnels. F.R. Sherlock.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : DUCHESS OF RICHMOND, 1928, later Empress of Canada. A. Duncan.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : EMPRESS OF CANADA, 1928, ex. Duchess of Richmond. Real Photographs.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : Pulling EMPRESS OF CANADA upright Gladstone Dock, John Clarkson.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : EMPRESS OF JAPAN. 26,032 grt. Launched Dec. 17, 1929, Maiden voyage June 26, 1930 Fairfield SB& E. Co. Ltd., Govan. Troopship. Renamed EMPRESS OF SCOTLAND, 1942. F.R. Sherlock.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : German liner HANSEATIC, ex Empress of Scotland, ex Empress of Japan, 1930. After fire at New York, towed to Hamburg and later scrapped. J.K. Byass.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : EMPRESS OF BRITAIN, 1931, World Ship Society.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : S.S. BEAVERBURN, 9,875, CPR, 1946-60, ex. Empire Captain. July 1944 Caledon SB.&E. Co. Ltd. Sold March 25, 1960. BENNACHIE, Ben Line. Sold Sept. 1960 Liberian SILVANA. M. Cassar.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Inscribed : BEAVERLAKE, 1946-1962. A. Duncan.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)