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British Columbia

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

James Douglas journal

 Collection — Multiple collection box [A 029] 1: [Barcode: ALMA206246]
Identifier: A 029
Abstract

James Douglas is a legendary figure in British Columbia, from his fur trade days at Fort St. James to his dual governorship of Vancouver Island and British Columbia. His journal describes a voyage from Fort Vancouver to California.

Dates: 1840

Florence M. Hartshorn photographs

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025042018602]
Identifier: PH 203_005
Abstract

Florence M. Hartshorn (1869-1943) was a photographer who lived in the Yukon during the gold rush. The collection consists of an album and loose prints made by Mrs. Hartshorn and her husband, documenting the landscape of the region, entrepreneurs and residents.

Dates: 1897-1900

John Telfer papers

 Collection — Multiple collection box [A 122] 1: [Barcode: ALMA212375]
Identifier: A 122
Abstract

John Telfer was an engineer for the British military in Canada. John Telfer's papers include many correspondence, most of which are outgoing to his brother and sister.

Dates: 1857