[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.
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
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)
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
Page of etchings from the Illustrated London News, including a depiction of St. Andrew's Church, Victoria, British Columbia.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Wood train and Chinamen in Bloomer Cut
Thomas Houseworth & Co.
[Portrait of a seated Caucasian man in Chinese costume]
Printed on card: "Lindquist / Extra Finish / Alexandria, Minn."
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Item is a cabinet card photograph of a Chinese man.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
[Portrait of a seated Chinese man]
Printed on verso: "Kai Suck / Photographic Gallery, / No. 929 Dupont Street, / San Francisco, / CAL."
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Item is a photograph of a Chinese family. The photo was taken by S. A. Spencer on Fort Street in Victoria.
Spencer, S.A.
Invoice issued to Mr. Marvin for the purchase of some goods. Written verso is' 1872 Kwong Lee, co. 2.45 Aug 16,'.
Kwong Lee and Company
Printed on verso of card: "Oriental Costumes / Published by Thomas Houseworth & Co. / 317 and 319 Montgomery Street, / San Francisco. / Send Number for Duplicates." Inscribed in ink on verso: "Miss Fannie D. Abbot / mont Airy / with her cousin / Emily's
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Mining Court, Ah Duck and Ah Ack v. Ah Hap / Province of British Columbia
A court summons sent to defendant Ah Hap, in a case involving mining ground near Keithley Creek owned by Ah Duck and other named plaintiffs. Red seal is from the Mining Courts of British Columbia.
Province of British Columbia
Mining Court, Ah Hap Hoo v. Ah Chong Hoo / Province of British Columbia
First page is a testimonial that the summons had been delivered to the named defendant. The second page is a summons for a court case between Ah Chong and Ah Hap Loo. Red seal is from the Mining Courts of British Columbia.
Province of British Columbia
Print of Upper Kitimat Harbour by Horetzky.
Horetzky, Charles
[Reproduction of the Montreal Herald and Daily Commercial Gazette]
From Friday July 18, 1873. Includes a lengthy letter from "Geo. W. McMullen" about the 'Pacific Scandal' concerning loans and the negotiations about the railway. 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.
Montreal Herald and Daily Commercial Gazette
The Chinese in New York-Scene in a Baxter street club-house / illustrated by Winslow Homer
Published in 'Harper's Weekly' magazine.
Homer, Winslow
Pacific Railway : Britannicus' letters from the Ottawa Citizen
Pamphlet containing reprints of letters from Britannicus to the Ottawa Citizen about the Canadian Pacific Railway. Includes a bibliographic note about this and another pamphlet.
[Unknown] (Authorized heading)
Sketches in "China-town," San Francisco / illustrated by Frenzeny and Tavernier
Published in 'Harper's Weekly' magazine. 2 copies.
Frenzeny and Tavernier
Pamphlet containing reprints of letters from Britannicus to various newspapers regarding the Canadian Pacific Railway. Two copies; one is on permanent display in drawer 19.2 in the Chung Collection Exhibition.
McLeod, M.
Chinese emigration to America-sketch on board the Pacific Mail Steamship "Alaska"
Published in 'Harper's Weekly' magazine.
Harper's Weekly
[Immigration of Chinese] / speech by the Hon. Aaron A. Sargent
Speech regarding the issue of Chinese communities in America, and continued Chinese immigration.
Sargent, Aaron A.
Pages 3 through 65. Report by the commission on the morals and values of Chinese people.
Special Committee on Chinese Immigration
[Booklet regarding government regulation of Chinese immigration]
Essays relating to 'the Chinese question', printed for the information of the Select Committee on Chinese Immigration. 2 copies.
British Columbia. Legislative Assembly
Pages 68 to 238. Proceedings of the commission. Additional testimonials as to the character of Chinese people and the perceived value of their continued immigration to the United States.
Special Committee on Chinese Immigration
Invoice issued to Mr. Edgar Marvin the purchase of some goods. Written verso '1876 Kwong Lee, co. 19.25 Dec'.
Kwong Lee and Company
Chinese emigration to America-sketch on board the Pacific Mail Steamship "Alaska"
Published in 'Harper's Weekly' magazine.
Harper's Weekly
A dog startles a passing fruit vendor.
J.H. Bufford's Sons
[Illustration of three Chinese boys next to a lake] / copyrighted by J. H. Bufford's Sons
Card.
J.H. Bufford's Sons
Chinese Immigration; Its Social, Moral and Political Effect
Pages 293 to 302. An address by the Hon. Edwin R. Meade concerning the Chinese immigration.
Meade, Edwin R.
The Chinese Question, Analyzed / by J. G. Kerr, M.D.
Lecture in support of Chinese immigration.
Kerr, J.G.
Pamphlet containing an extract from the Sessional Papers, No. 57, 40 Victoria, of the 3rd Parliament, regarding the construction of the Georgian Bay Branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the cancellation of the contract for this construction. Contains a map. Missing original cover.
Canada
County Court Summons / Province of British Columbia
Documents related to a court case between the plaintiff, Ah Lee, and defendents, Charles Ross and John Bennett. There is a green seal on the third sheet, which was the document sent to the defendents.
Province of British Columbia
Pages 241 to 262. Association resolutions concerning the church position toward Chinese persons and their communities.
General Association of Congregational Churches of California
Pages 265 to 289. The Conflict of Races. A comparative assessment of European races and the Chinese race, and a plea to protect the United States from continued Asian immigration.
Clement, H.N.
A young man peeks through his legs at a crawling toddler.
J.H. Bufford's Sons
Business advertisement.
Cook, Taylor & Co.
Business advertisement.
Cook, Taylor & Co.
[Illustration of a Chinese man and son catching butterflies] / copyrighted by J. H. Bufford's Sons
Card.
J.H. Bufford's Sons
Business advertisement.
Lewando's French Dye House