City of Vancouver Archives

[The Right Honourable Baron Byng and His Worship W.R. Owen leaving the C.P.R. Station]

AM54-S4-: Port P8
Item
July 28, 1924

Part of Major Matthews collection

[The Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrive at C.P.R. Station]

AM54-S4-: Duke of Conn P17
Item
Sept. 1912

Part of Major Matthews collection

Governor General Bessborough Presenting Medals at Court House

AM1535-: CVA 99-7303
Item
Apr. 10, 1935

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Governor General Vanier unveils Lord Stanley statue, Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, on 19th May, 1960

AM1052-: AM1052 P-559
Item
19 May 1960

Part of City of Vancouver Archives postcard collection

Governor General Earl Grey and Mayor Douglas on First Street Car over New Granville Bridge

AM54-S4-2-: CVA 371-2867
Item
Sept. 6, 1909

Part of Major Matthews collection

[Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir visiting the City Archives]

AM54-S4-: Port N168.2
Item
[16 Mar 1939]

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows from left to right: Alderman H.L. Corey, Lady Tweedsmuir, Miss Giles, Lord Tweedsmuir (John Buchan) and Major Matthews.

[Lord Tweedsmuir (John Buchan) visits the Archives]

AM54-S4-: Port P370
Item
Mar. 16, 1939

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows (left to right): Alderman Henry L. Corey, Lady Tweedsmuir, His Worship Dr. James Lyle Telford, Alderman Harry DeGraves, Lord Tweedsmuir, unknown, Miss Margaret Giles, Major J.S. Matthews

[John Buchan, The Lord Tweedsmuir reviews troops at Jericho Air Station]

AM54-S4-: Port P799.1
Item
[between 1935 and 1940]

Part of Major Matthews collection

[Her Royal Highness Princess Alice and His Excellency the Earl of Athlone]

AM54-S4-: Port P534
Item
Apr. 14, 1941

Part of Major Matthews collection

[His Excellency the Earl of Athlone and H.R.H. The Princess Alice leaving a train]

AM54-S4-: Port P517
Item
Apr. 14, 1941

Part of Major Matthews collection

[His Excellency Vincent Massey greets the Honourable Clarence Wallace]

AM54-S4-: Port P1584.1
Item
Nov. 18, 1958

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows Brigadier William Murphy

Earl Grey and Party with Mayor Douglas at the Opening of The New Granville St. Bridge, Vancouver B.C.

AM54-S4-: Br P79.1
Item
Sept. 6, 1909

Part of Major Matthews collection

Earl Grey, Mayor Douglas & Party Aboard the First Car Crossing the New Granville St. Bridge over False Creek, Vancouver, B.C.

AM54-S4-: Br P79.2
Item
Sept. 6, 1909

Part of Major Matthews collection

The Visit of His Excellency The Governor General "Lord Byng of Vimy" to the Club Rooms

AM54-S4-: Port P337
Item
July 24, 1922

Part of Major Matthews collection

Group portrait showing members of The Great War Veterans' Association of Canada including Mayor Tisdall, H.A. Bembow, T.M. Harnett, Colonel Foster and others

[Chief William Scow, Vicount Alexander of Tunis as honourary Chief "Nakapunkim" and Brigadier Hoffeister at Diamond Jubilee celebration at Kitsilano Beach]

AM54-S4-: In P70
Item
July 13, 1946

Part of Major Matthews collection

Earl and Lady Athlone [attending] school review

AM1545-S3-: CVA 586-1252
Item
1943

Part of Williams Bros. Photographers Collection

Jeanne Sauvé waving to crowd at Pacific Central Station

AM1576-S6-12-F60-: 2011-010.1313
Item
Apr. 5, 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Mayor Harcourt delivers welcome speech for Jeanne Sauvé at Canadian Pacific Station

AM1576-S6-12-F65-: 2011-010.588
Item
Apr. 5, 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Item is a photograph showing Mayor Harcourt delivering a welcome speech for Jeanne Sauvé at Canadian Pacific Station. Robert Gordon Rogers is pictured standing on left in grey suit. Jeanne Sauvé is seated in blue suit beside Becky Harcourt in pink suit.

Mayor Harcourt delivers welcome speech for Jeanne Sauvé at Canadian Pacific Station

AM1576-S6-12-F65-: 2011-010.589
Item
Apr. 5, 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Item is a photograph showing Mayor Harcourt delivering a welcome speech for Jeanne Sauvé at Canadian Pacific Station. Robert Gordon Rogers is pictured standing on left in grey suit. Jeanne Sauvé is seated in blue suit beside Becky Harcourt in pink suit.

Seaforth Regiment of Canada performing Guard of honour for arrival of Jeanne Sauvé at Canadian Pacific Station

AM1576-S6-12-F65-: 2011-010.702
Item
Apr. 5, 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Jeanne Sauvé reviewing Guard of honour by the Seaforth Regiment of Canada at Canadian Pacific Station

AM1576-S6-12-F65-: 2011-010.707
Item
Apr. 5, 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Jeanne Sauvé reviewing Guard of honour by the Seaforth Regiment of Canada at Canadian Pacific Station

AM1576-S6-12-F65-: 2011-010.708
Item
Apr. 5, 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Seaforth Regiment of Canada at Canadian Pacific Station for arrival of Jeanne Sauvé

AM1576-S6-12-F65-: 2011-010.710
Item
Apr. 5, 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Jeanne Sauvé reviewing Guard of honour by the Seaforth Regiment of Canada at Canadian Pacific Station

AM1576-S6-12-F65-: 2011-010.711
Item
Apr. 5, 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

[Lord Alexander and his aide sitting with Chief William Scow during a ceremony to confer an honourary chieftainship on the Governor General]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3245
Item
[13 June 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

[Lord Alexander and his wife accepting a gift]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3239
Item
[ca. 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

[Lord Alexander and his wife being presented with items during a visit to Vancouver]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3236
Item
[ca. 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

[Lord Alexander and other men standing at a war memorial dedicated to the Royal Canadian Engineers before its unveiling]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3242
Item
[ca. 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

[Lord Alexander arriving at a ceremony to confer him as an honourary chief]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3246
Item
[13 June 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

[Lord Alexander reviewing members of the Royal Canadian Engineers]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3244
Item
[ca. 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

[Chief William Scow and party reading a declaration to confer an honourary chieftainship on Lord Alexander]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3247
Item
[13 June 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

[Chief William Scow making a speech during a ceremony to confer an honourary chieftainship on Lord Alexander]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3250
Item
[13 June 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

[Chief William Scow placing a mask over Lord Alexander's head during a ceremony confering an honourary Chieftainship on him]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3248
Item
[13 June 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

[Governor General Lord Byng's farewell visit]

AM1477-1-S5-: CVA 1477-114
Item
May 1926

Part of L.D. Taylor family fonds

Inscription by L.D. Taylor on verso of print reads: "Miss Sandford lady in waiting, Captain [?] Mgr. B.C. Coast S.S. Coy., Her Excellency Baroness BYNG, The Mayor [L.D. Taylor], His Excellency Baron Byng, Colonel Foster C.D.C."

City Hall; Vanier Visit; Mayor's Lounge; Vanier seated.

AM427-S4-: CVA 160-40
Item
Nov. 6, 1965

Part of William Orson Banfield fonds

City Hall; Vanier Visit; Madame Vanier signing Visitor's Book.

AM427-S4-: CVA 160-43
Item
Nov. 6, 1965

Part of William Orson Banfield fonds

Governor General, Lord Byng, reading speech from Vancouver Court House steps

AM1376-: CVA 182-2
Item
July 24, 1922

Part of City of Vancouver Archives photograph collection

Item is a photograph showing Governor General, Lord Byng, reading speech from Vancouver Court House steps. Pictured (L-R): Alderman P.C. Gibbons, Mayor Tisdall, Lord Byng, Lady Byng, Mrs. Edith Tisdall, Lady Margaret [Boscowan?] (Lady Byng's sister).

Vancouver Jubilee

AM1487-: 2018-008.1
Item
1947 [reprinted 197-]

Part of City of Vancouver Archives sound recording and moving image collection

Item is a promotional film showing the Diamond Jubilee celebration events, a brief history of Vancouver and concludes with footage of Vancouver after 1945. The film shows historical photographs of Vancouver and focuses on various aspects of development in Vancouver including industry, media, communications, transportation, power plants, city planning, city governance, tourism and architecture.

The film was commissioned by the Vancouver Jubilee Publicity Committee and later sponsored by the British Columbia Electric Company Ltd.

Individuals involved in the creation of the film include: John Young (Director of Photography), L.E. Weekes (Cameraman), Maureen Balfe (Editor), Gordon Inglis and Margaret Jestley (Narrators), C. Fredenburgh (Lighting), L.M. Parry (Producer), William D. Dix (Director)

This film is a re-print made by the Vancouver Museum in the late 1970's for a program called "Vancouver's Heritage in Film".

Trans-Canada Films

[The Duke and Duchess of Connaught being driven through Vancouver]

AM54-S4-: Duke of Conn P9.1
Item
1912

Part of Major Matthews collection

[Viscount Alexander of Tunis being made an honourary Chief named "Nakapunkim" by Chief William Scow at Kitsilano Beach]

AM54-S4-: In P69
Item
July 13, 1946

Part of Major Matthews collection

[Viscount Alexander of Tunis, Governor General being made an honourary Chief named "Nakapunkim" by Chief William Scow at Kitsilano Beach]

AM54-S4-: In P68
Item
July 13, 1946

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows Major General Hoffmeister

H.R.H. Duke of Connaught's visit to Vancouver

AM54-S4-: Duke of Conn P23
Item
Sept. 18, 1912

Part of Major Matthews collection

Photograph shows the royal procession passing through the Japanese Arch an Hastings Street

[Lord Alexander and his party arriving at a building]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3234
Item
[ca. 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

[Lord Alexander in full First Nations dress making a speech at the ceremony making him an honourary chief]

AM1184-S1-: CVA 1184-3252
Item
[13 June 1946]

Part of Jack Lindsay Ltd. Photographers fonds

Governor General Bessborough Presenting Medals at Court House

AM1535-: CVA 99-3623
Item
Apr. 10, 1935

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

Photograph shows R.C.M.P. Officers

Governor General Lord Willingdon Visits B.C. Chamber of Mines

AM1535-: CVA 99-3614
Item
Apr. 20, 1928

Part of Stuart Thomson fonds

VCC [slide binder] #2 : K,L,M,N,P,Q,R

AM1576-S6-12-F65
File
1985-1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

File consists of slides, originally arranged in slide sheets and a binder, depicting activities and events organized by the Vancouver Centennial Commission. Includes slides relating to the following: (K) April 6th (2011-010.561 to 2011-010.727); (L) Vancouver AM sign unveiling (2011-010.728 to 2011-010.743); (M) Fools parade (2011-010.744 to 2011-010.762); (N) Tillicum's birthday party (2011-010.763 to 2011-010.770); (P) Chinese New Year (2011-010.771 to 2011-010.801); (Q) Tillicum at Lougheed Mall (2011-010.802 to 2011-010.820); and (R) Tony Onley at Agency Press (2011-010.821 to 2011-010.838). April 6th events and activities depicted include the arrival of Governor General Jeanne Sauve at the train station; the birthday celebration at Brockton Point, Stanley Park, including the cutting of the birthday cake; re-dedication of the fountain at Lost Lagoon; fireworks; and a formal dinner.
Individuals depicted in the slides include Mayor Michael Harcourt, Governor General Jeanne Sauve, Toni Onley, Vancouver Centennial Committee Chairman Michael Francis and Centennial Committee members.