- AM170--
- File
- 1951
Part of Simson family fonds
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Part of Simson family fonds
Part of Simson family fonds
City of Vancouver Archives - Celebrating Yaletown Productions - 2015
Part of City publications collection
[Exterior of Shaughnessy Heights Golf Club - 1400 West 33 Avenue]
Part of Major Matthews collection
[Exterior of Shaughnessy Heights Golf Club - 1400 West 33 Avenue]
Part of Major Matthews collection
[Statue of Lord Stanley being lowered onto granite base in Stanley Park by Johnston Terminals Ltd.]
Part of Major Matthews collection
Origination of street names, Vancouver, British Columbia : Carrall Street : street series no. 1
Naming of King George VI Highway : 1940
Item contains a compilation of letters regarding the naming of the highway.
City Archivist's report to the trustees
Item is a report on services rendered during 1941 and a plea for adequate funding, forwarded to City Council January 30, 1942.
Pilot Commander Don Jose Maria Narvaez : 1791
Remembrance Day : 1944 : service of the armed forces and citizens
Acquisition of Kitsilano Beach, 1909
North West Passage "R.C.M.P. St. Roch" by Corporal M.J. Olsen, R.C.M.P., 1928-1944
How to pronounce "Burrard" : Burrard Inlet, Burrard Street, Burrard Bridge : [poem]
The dedication of Stanley Park, 1889
How to pronounce "Burrard" : Burrard Inlet, Burrard Street, Burrard Bridge
The pamphlet contains an address entitled "The master builders of Vancouver" (made by Major J. S. Matthews) and the roll of invitations for a dinner held at the Pavilion, Stanley Park, Monday, 9th April, 1951 at 6 p.m..
Post office : introduction of postal zones, August 1951
Pioneers of 1886 : Vancouver : the roll of invitations, 7th April 1952
Capilano Creek : discovery of source, 1890
Item is an invitation to a celebratory dinner, and includes a short history of L.A. Hamilton's 1885 survey of what would be the streets of Vancouver. Includes a drawing entitled Trail from Granville to Spratt's Oilery, 1883.
Early History of the Vancouver Exhibition Association
Pamphlet also includes a conversation with Henry Sharpe Rolston, Manager-Secretary, Vancouver Exhibitions, 1911-1924.
Pamphlet also reads "on behalf of the Corporation and Citizens of Vancouver His Worship F.J. Hume will present to Major James S. Matthews, V.D. an illuminated scroll conferring upon him the honour of the Freedom of Vancouver". Includes information on Maddams Ranch. Annotated by Major J. S. Matthews.
Real estate values in Vancouver : a reminiscence
[The St. Roch preservation fund]
Diary of E. G. Baynes, 1889-1890
"The boats of Commander George Vancouver entering Burrard Inlet, 13th June 1792"
First voyage of the auxiliary schooner "R.C.M.P. St. Roch", 1928
The founders of Vancouver : 1886
The pamphlet is a combination of: an invitation ("The Board of Park Commissioners requests . . . and all pioneers of Vancouver resident here before the arrival of the first passenger train, 23rd May, 1887, to assemble as their guests at dinner, The Pavilion, Stanley Park, Monday, 7th May, 1956, at 6 P.M."); a program ("Notable Pioneer Guests, Mrs. Alice Crakanthorp, Miss Margaret Florence McNeil, Mr. Frederick Charles Macey . . . "); and an informational brochure (illustration of the first coat-of-arms 1886-1903, illustration of "Our First City Hall", John Innes illustration of the "first meeting of the First City Council, 10th May, 1886", chronology of January to June 13th, 1886, information on the "First Election" held 3 May 1886 and "First Council Meeting" held 10 May 1886, and the text of the "Petition for the Incorporation of the City of Vancouver" which had been presented to Provincial Parliament 15 Feb. 1886). On back cover: "Printed by Brock Webber Printing Co. Ltd.".
Golden keys of Vancouver : roll of recipients 1936-1956
The founders of Vancouver, 1886 : our city is their monument
Item is a booklet commemorating the founding of Vancouver, including a chronology of the incorporation process, a brief description of the first election and first council meeting, and a list of the 125 names included on the petition for incorporation. Also includes notes from the seventieth anniversary dinner held at the Stanley Park Pavilion for all surviving pioneers and a list of notable pioneer guests.
Annacis Island : excerpts from "Colonial pre-emption"
Biography of Miss Jennie McRoberts of McRoberts Island (Sea Island)
Captain John Canessa of Canessa Island (Fishermans Cove)
Narrative : journey from Minneapolis to New Westminster apr. 29 to Nov. 13, 1862
Welcome to the motor ship "Burrard"