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Collector/curator's description reads: “1942, Vancouver. Photo of several Croatian Canadian couples and their children, likely all the families are related. The only people who can be identified are those members of the Jakov (Jack) Tomljenovich family. Back row, standing: Jakov Tomljenovich (third from left); and Anne Tomljenovich (far right). And in the front row, John Tomljenovich (far left); Lucy Tomljenovich (fourth from left); and Marija (Mary) Tomljenovich (fifth from left); and Matthew Tomljenovich (fourth from right).”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1950s, Vancouver. Photo of the Sivucha Family, a family of Russian descent. Back row, left to right: John Sivucha and Okcienia. Front row, left to right: Walter, Mary (16 years) and Lorraine. John arrived in Canada from Russia in the 1920s. His wife came in the 1930s. John worked in the shipyards and at Burrard Dry Dock. They lived at 847 Georgia Street. Their eldest daugther, Mary, worked as a secretary. Lorrian became a school teacher and their son Walter became a physician and practiced for 50 years in Coquitlam, B.C.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa late 1940s, Vancouver. Two generations of the Soo family. The family originally arrived in Canada in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Back row (L to R): Kong Cheong Soo; Yew Ming Soo; Yew Kwun Soo; and Bing Chong Soo. Front row (L to R): Fook Jun Soo and You Quai Soo.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Late 1930s, Vancouver. Photo of Jogi Ram Shori (left) and his wife Janki Shori. Both were South Asians of Hindu descent. Jogi Ram was in the entertainment business and hung around with gamblers and gangsters. He played the ukulele, loved Mah Jong and, for a time, owned the The New Delhi Cabaret at 544 Main Street in Vancouver. The club would offer a live band and also dancers. Janki was instrumental in introducing Bollywood films to audiences in Greater Vancouver. The couple used to live on Jackson and Prior, prior to moving to East 10th Avenue.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1933, Vancouver. A photo of the Stark family who immigrated from Croatia. Left to right: Joe Stark, John (Johan) Stark, Luisa Stark, Marika Stark holding infant John Stark. The family lived in the Strathcona neighbourhood as did many other newly arrived Croatian immigrants. All three children were born in Vancouver. Later in life, the daughter Luisa (b: 1931) visited her family's ancestral homeland with a youth group that helped rebuild the railroads after the Second World War. There she met a well respect[ed] engineer/business man and had a daughter, Ines. Luisa ended up fleeing back to Vancouver with her 4.5 year old daughter. Luisa could easily leave the communist country as she was born in Canada. Unfortunately, her husband could not escape and he would not see his daughter Ines again until she was 32 years old.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Early 1950s, Vancouver. Photo of Janki Shori with her daughter Smitra. They were Hindu South Asians. Later in life, Janki would become instrumental in bringing Bollywood films to screen in the Vancouver region.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Mid-1940s, Vancouver. Photo of a Hindu woman with her daughter: Janki Shori and her daughter Sylvia (later known as Sylvia Mahal). Janki Shori was instrumental in bringing Bollywood films to the Metro Vancouver area.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1929, Vancouver. Rose Separovich with two unidentified men: likely her first husband (first name and surname unknown) and likely their son (name unkown). Photo was taken the same day this trio attended the wedding of Marija Prpich to Jakov Tomljenovich.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa: early 1930s, Vancouver. Photo of four South Asian women (Hindu) and two young children. The women are dressed in traditional garments. Only one person in this photo is identified: the tall woman with glasses is Janki Shori.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “C. 1944, Vancouver. Photo of Janki Shori and her son Tab (1936-2011) and daughter Sylvia (later known as Sylvia Mahal). Tab became a well-known musician who was inducted into the Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2016. The judges described him this way: "...played violin and guitar at an early age as ‘Bobby Soxers' at local events. In his early 20's, encouraged by watching the Ed Sullivan Talent Show, he became the lead guitarist for the ‘Hi-Fives’ a well-known multi-racial band, recording and performing many hits regularly at the New Delhi Cabaret. Popularity rising, they opened for major entertainers and organized many benefit performances for charities. Exploring his passion for Flamenco and Guitar, Tab travelled internationally, jamming with well- known bands such as the Beatles He was a pioneer in teaching and advising students with his approach to music, opening Vancouver's first R & B studio. In the late 1960's he moved to the Interior, opening his own Night Club, where top entertainers from Canada and the US, performed. He continued to develop a legacy, inspiring students, musicians and friends with his involvement in many charities and his vivid personality.’”

Collector/curator's description reads: “C. 1936. Vancouver. Photo of Mohan Singh and his wife Kishan with their four children. Left to right: Siebo, Mohan Singh, Donie Singh, Kishan, Jim (baby) and Dedo. Mohan Singh Sangara and his wife Kishan. Mohan came to Canada in 1904 and worked in lumber mills. He went back to India to marry Kishan who immigrated to Canada in 1927 on the ship "Princess of Russia" by way of Japan. Mohan opened a mill in Port Alberni, where some of his children were born. The family eventually moved back to Vancouver and lived on Saint George Street near Kent Avenue. This is one of two photos taken the same day at Yucho Chow Studio. The other photo is a photo of only Mohan and Kishan.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “C. 1936, Vancouver. Mohan Singh Sangara and his wife Kishan. Mohan came to Canada in 1904 and worked in lumber mills. He went back to India to marry Kishan who immigrated to Canada in 1927 on the ship "Princess of Russia" by way of Japan. Mohan opened a mill in Port Alberni, where some of his children were born. The family eventually moved back to Vancouver and lived on Saint George Street near Kent Avenue. This is one of two photos taken the same day at Yucho Chow Studio. The other photo is a photo of Mohan and Kishan and their children.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1945, Vancouver. Photo of the Nargen and Daljeet Sengara family. The original was taken C. 1945. This is a composite photo where two children were about 5-6 years later. The little girl on the stool (right) and the male child sitting on the floor (centre) were added by Yucho Chow Studio.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1945, Vancouver. A hand colourized photo of the Nargen and Daljeet Sengara family. Two of the children are dressed in brown; two children in blue; two in pink and two boys at the back are in matching cardigans and blazers. A few years later, this exact same photo was doctored to include two other children that were born after this photo was taken.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1940, Vancouver. Photo of Nargen and Daljeet Sengara and their children. Note that the children in the front row are each holding a book suggesting to the viewer that all of them are getting an education, including the girl. There were only seven children in the original photo. Daljeet was pregnant at the time. Once the 8th child was born, she asked that he be added to the photo. That child can be seen sitting on the floor in the front. The photo was also cut into an oval shape to fit in an oval frame.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “C. 1947, Vancouver. Photo of the Saban and Car families. Back row (left to right): Mirko Car, Ante Saban and Silvo Car. Front row (left to right): Caroline Saban; Milka Car; Milka Saban; Mrs.Car (first name unknown); and Nicholas Saban.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1950, Vancouver. PC Quon (second from right) is photographed with his second wife and two children.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1941, Vancouver. Photo of PC Quon and his second wife and children. PC Quon went on to open the Ho Ho Chop Suey Restaurant.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1950 or 51, Vancouver. Photo of PC Quon (second from left) with his second wife (back right), son Michael Quon (back left) and two other children. Two unidentified men are also in the photo. PC Quon was the original owner of the Ho Ho Chop Suey restaurant.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1946, Vancouver. Photo of the Saban family. (L-R) Eleanor Saban, Ante Saban, Nicholas Saban, Milka Saban, Caroline Saban, Mary Saban. Ante Saban was a fisherman on the boat the Daisy Bee that was lost at sea in 1952 and never found.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1931, Vancouver. Photo of the Quan Gow Family. Back row standing: Dorothy; Allen Quan (1919-2001). Front row (left to right): Mary 1921-1991; Der Shee Quan Gow (1892-1963) holding Joe (1931-2010); Jean (1928-1965); Dick (1925-2020) Gow ‘Harry’ Quan (1892-1969); and Ben (1923-1989).”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1929, Vancouver. Family photo of the Quan Gow family (aka Gow ‘Harry’ Quan). Back row standing: Allen Quan (1919-2001) and Dorothy Quan (unknown). Front row (left to right): Ben (1923-1989); Der Shee Quan Gow (1892-1963); Jean (1928-1965); Dick (1925-2020); Quan Gow (1892-1969) and Mary (1921-1991).”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1935, Vancouver. Photo Quan Shoong Wing (seated centre) and his two sons. (Left to right): Quan Sew Gai (aka Robert Quan); Quan Shoong Wing (seated centre); and Quan Sew Guey (also known as Arthur Quan) who was the son of Shoong Wing. Quan Shoong Wing was a prominent figure in Chinatown and in the Chinese Benevolent Association until his death. He was a partner in various Chinatown enterprises and owned the West End block building where he allowed his son Arthur and his family to live in a modest suite. Later in life, Shoong Wing ran a grocery store on the corner of the West End block. Apparently, Arthur was adopted having been born in China to an actress in a Shanghai Opera troupe.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1929, Vancouver. Photo of the Nosella family with their newborn son, Sergio, and his godparents. Seated (left to right): Costante Nosella; Rita Nosella (nee Pagnucco); Sergio on her lap. Standing (left to right) is Sergio's godmother (name unknown) and godfather, Paulo (surname unknown).”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1946. Photo of the Quan family from New Westminster, B.C. Back row (L to R): Benny Quan; Katherine Quan; Gwendolyn (Quan) Wong; Winston Quan Front row: Denise (Quan) Mason; Betsey Quan; Clarice (Quan) Lee.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1947, Vancouver. Group photo showing: QS Wing (left seated), Gow Quan (standing left), Ping S Quan (seated middle), Yucho Chow (standing right), and Mrs Chow.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1924, Vancouver. Der Shee Quan Gow holding Ben; Dorothy (standing back); Allen (standing front); Mary and Quan Gow (aka Gow ‘Harry’ Quan).”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1945, Vancouver. Maj-Britt Nazell (20) with her parents, Samuel and Christina Nazell. The family immigrated from Sweden in 1927 after a fire destroyed their farm. Maj-Britt recalls this was her favourite dress and she bought it on a lay-away plan, as she did with most of her clothing at that time. The dress was, grey, as shown in this photo. However, in an identical hand-painted photo, the dress tinted blue which helps Maj-Britt stand out in a rather monochromatic photo. During the war, Maj-Britt found herself frequently in Chinatown after a party or dance, enjoying Chinese food at WK Gardens until the wee hours of the morning. ‘It was an adventure.’ Her father ran a rooming house on East Hastings.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1945, Vancouver. Maj-Britt Nazell (20) with her parents, Samuel and Christina Nazell. The family immigrated from Sweden in 1927 after a fire destroyed their farm. Maj-Britt recalls this was her favourite dress and she bought it on a lay-away plan, as she did with most of her clothing at that time. The dress was, in fact, grey. And in an identical hand-painted photo, the dress is grey. However, in this image, the dress has been tinted blue and helps the attractive young woman to stand out in what is otherwise a monochromatic photo. During the war, Maj-Britt found herself frequently in Chinatown after a party or dance, enjoying Chinese food at WK Gardens until the wee hours of the morning. ‘It was an adventure.’ Her father ran a rooming house on East Hastings.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1930, Vancouver. Photo of Ng Yew family. The children later changed their name from Ng to Eng. Back row, left to right: Joe Hong Eng, Chee Hong Eng, Dora Eng Mar, George Hong Eng. Front row: Jean Eng Marr, See Shee Eng, Baby Phyllis Harriet Eng, Jack Heen Yew Eng, Larry Noy Hong Eng.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “October 1962, Vancouver. Photo of the Niwatsukino family, while attending a wedding of a relative. Front row (L to R): Ume Niwatsukino; Clifford Niwatsukino and Tokichi Niwatsukino. Back row: Hiroshi Niwatsukino and Kyoko Niwatsukino (nee Kuramoto).”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1939, Vancouver. Nosella family taken on the same day the boys celebrated their first communion. Left to right: Joseph Nosella; Costante; Rita (nee: Pagnucco); and Sergio Nosella. Costante came to Canada in 1923 and arrived in Vancouver 1928. He worked as a labourer in sawmill and mines, and helped the Stanley Park seawall.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1916, Vancouver. Left to right: James McNeilage; Jenny McNeilage (mother); Andrew McNeilage; Jenny's unidentified sister; and Dolly McNeilage. This photo was passed onto Jim, who in turn passes it on to his daughter Maureen McNeilage McGregor. Jenny's unidentified sister appears in another postcard photo likely taken the same day as she is dressed in the exact same coat and hat and appears with a WWI soldier. It is believed the sister was named Helen Marshall/Hatch (nee Galbraith) who was a widow that lived at and managed the Patricia Lodge at 83 West Pender Street.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Early 1930s, Vancouver. A composite photo of John Mijacika, an immigrant from Croatia, taken at Yucho Chow Studio, along with his wife, Danica, and their son Anton who were still living in Croatia and had their photos taken there. John arrived in Canada in June 1929, just before the stock market crash and the beginning of the Great Depression. He lived on his own for eight years while saving to bring his wife and son over. John was a commercial fisherman who owned his own boat a number years after arriving in Canada. He died in fish boat accident September 3, 1959.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1937, Vancouver. Colourized family photo of (left to right): James Holiday McFadden; Vera (Taylor) McFadden and Charles Angus McFadden (born 1928). James had arrived from Virginia in 1927 and worked with the CPR as a porter. Vera's family had come to Nova Scotia, Canada via the Underground Railroad. The family lived for several years near Main and 5th. A favourite outing was a trip to Chinatown for a meal. The Hong Kong Cafe was a favourite diner.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1942, Vancouver. Photo of the christening of Nika Miloglav (baby). Front row, left to right: Anna (Nika's mother); Zorka Mijacika; Danica Mijacika holding Nike. Danica was made godmother. Back row, left to right: Peter Miloglav (father of Nika) and his brother Mike.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1945, Vancouver. Photo of the John and Danica Mijacika family. Left to right: John, daughter Zorka (surname later changed to Zorka Reid), Danica and Anton. John had arrived in Canada in 1929, and saved for almost eight years before he could bring his wife and son over from Croatia. John was a commercial fisherman who owned his own boat. He died in fish boat accident September 3, 1959.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1948, Vancouver. Photo of the Mijacika family along with godparents to their youngest son, Jerry Mijacika (dressed in the sailor suit). Jerry is flanked by his two godparents sitting on either side of him. The godmother was Amelia Aleksich, a family friend. And the godfather was his Uncle Nick Mijacika from San Pedro, California. Standing is Jerry's own family: Zorka Mijacika (sister to Jerry), John Mijacika (father), Danica Mijacika (mother) and Anton Mijacika (brother to Jerry).”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1931, Vancouver. Photo of the Mah family. Back row, left to right: Mae, Anne, Jimmy (child), Ming, Lilyan and George. Seated, left to right: Edith, Wong She, Mah Noey, and Mah Sing. Children in front: Kenneth (baby), Ruby, Richard and Thomas.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1946, Vancouver. Photo of Mah Fook Sing and his wife Edith and their children. Back row, left to right: Kenneth, Ruby, Thomas, Mae and Richard
Front row: Gordon, Fook Sing, Edith and Roberta.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1922, Vancouver. Photo of the Mah family. Mah Moon Yuen (1878-1943), with his wife Lee Lin Choy (1897-1993) and their adopted children Robert Sing Mah (1921-1981) and Adeline Mah (later Wong). Both children had been adopted and were believed to be of mixed race: Chinese and Aboriginal. Yuen, who is quite thin, worked in a sawmill and the family stories say he would walk each day from Chinatown to his job in New Westminster. Lee Lin Choy was purchased at the age of 8 as a maid for a wealthy family. Subsequently, the family immigrated and lived in Victoria BC. Eventually a marriage was arranged for her to a man who was 20 years her senior (my grandfather in the photo). He died (about) 1942 and Poh was a widow for 50 years. She adopted these two children with him.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Early 1940s, Vancouver. Photo of two Chinese women and a Chinese man all wearing winter coats. The inscription reads: ‘To older brother Chew Lip. From Mak Siew Hin and daughters Ho Hing (left), Pan Hing (right).’ It is not clear what their relationship is to each other or to Wong Chew Lip, who was the owner of Ming Wo Cookware. This photo was found in the archives of Ming Wo Cookware (formerly known as Ming Wo Hardware).”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1935, Vancouver. Photo of a Ukrainian immigrant family: Mary Luchak (seated on the left); with her children. Back (left to right) Nick and John; and her two daughters, Helen (standing) and Doris (seated).”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1935 or 1936, Vancouver. Mah Bing with family. Mah Bing was a well-known and respected landowner and farmer in Richmond, B.C. Back row (left to right): Mary Moy Mah (later Mary Gee); Polly Chu Mah (later Polly Fun)g; Emily Mah (later Emily Chow); Betty Yew Mah (later Betty Gee); and Charlie Mah. Front row: Mother Wong Shee (Chuen Ho Wong) holding Rose Mah (later Rose Jung); Ming Mah (later Bing Gregory Marr); Mah Bing; and Wilfred Mah standing in front of father.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1933, Vancouver. Photo of the Lovrich family, who were Croatian immigrants. The children in the photo are Barrie and her younger brother Nick (sitting on mother's lap). Their father was Nikola Mate Lovrich (second from right). He was born in Crikvenica, Croatia and worked as a commercial fisherman in B.C. He also worked the highboat for B.C. Packers. For reasons unknown, the industrialist H.R. McMillan bought Nikola a tailor-made, three-piece suit with two pairs of trousers. The suit cost over $200, which was a lot of money at the time. No one remembers the reason why. Nikola died February 11, 1990 at age 88. The names of other members of the family are unknown.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1946, Vancouver. Mah Fook Ming (standing), with his wife Lily Mah, and their son Keith, who is likely under 1 year old.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Late 1930s, Vancouver. Photo of Mah Bing and his family. Back Row (left to right): Mary, Polly, Emily, William, Betty, Charles, Ming. Front Row: Rose, Wilfred, Chuen Ho Wong, Mah Bing, Jeannie. Mah Bing was born on August 1, 1879 and passed away on October 10, 1949. He was a farmer and was the first Chinese landowners in Richmond. He purchased and farmed 160 acres of land on No. 1 Road between Williams and Francis Road. All produce would be taken by horse and carriage into Vancouver to be sold at the market. Mah Bing had two children with his first wife in China. Hen then had 11 children with his second wife in Canada. The son born between Ming and Wilfred died at 2 months old. Mah BIng's last name was Mah. However, when the kids went to school they were all incorrectly registered with the last name of Bing. So they grew up going to school with the last name of Bing but they were the Mahs to others. The mother in this photo passed away in 1937. Her maiden name was Wong. This photo was taken probably in 1938 or 1939. The family believes that another lady sat in the chair for the photo shoot. Later, the head of her deceased mother was superimposed onto the other woman's body. From 1929 to 1931, Mah BIng took his family back to the village, Hoi Sun (Canton), to arrange marriages for Emily and Betty. Hong Kong immigration said if Betty and Emily did not return to Canada with the family, the two girls would never be able to go back to Canada. The family returned to Canada together. Once back in Canada, Wilfred, Rose and Jeannie were born.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “C. 1935, Vancouver. Photo of Lee Kum Shing (Sam) seated on right in suit and tie along with his wife and children. Left to right: Edward (standing); Mary (seated); Kwok See Lee; unidentified man; David and Freddy; Lee Kum Shing holding daughter Jessie; Monty (standing); and Margaret (seated in front). Kum Shing made a living as a vegetable pedlar in Vancouver. In the early years, he delivered produce using a horse and buggy. He eventually saved enough to buy a Ford Model T. His constant companion on his delivery route was a fluffy Chow Chow who doubled as a guard dog. During the Second World War, two of Kim Shing's Canadian-born sons -- Monty and Edward -- would volunteer to serve for Canada despite not having the right to vote.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1922, Vancouver. Photo of Lew Hoy Moy Sue (also known as Mrs. Ging Lew) and her eldest son, Yue Wing Lew who was born March 30, 1921.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Late 1930s, Vancouver. Family photo of Lew Hoy Moy (also known as Mrs. Ging Lew) with her children. Left to right: Violet Lew (later known as Violet Wong); oldest son Yue Wing Lew (also known as Wing Lew); and Yue Gong (George) Lew. Violet would operate Nicola drycleaners in Vancouver's westend and then leave for a life in the interior of British Columbia. Wing would also own and operate a laundry and drycleaning business called Lew's Cleaners.”