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[Town of Smithers, Smithers Cemetery]

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Collection: Town of Smithers fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: cartographic material

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Collection: Town of Smithers fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: cartographic material

Fonds No.: GF4

File No.: OS 41

Item No.: 2017.41.34

Accession No.: 2017.41

Physical Description: 1 plot map

Scan Resolution: 600 dpi

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Type of Record: Archival Description

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[Town of Smithers, Smithers Cemetery]

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Dedication of Smithers Town Clock presented by Bulkley Valley Picture Loan Assoc

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Date Range: July 24, 1989

Collection: BVM visual record collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

1 image

Collection: BVM visual record collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Creator: Eric McMurran

Fonds No.: C2

Item No.: P6513

Accession No.: 2017.41

Physical Description: 1 photograph: col.; 25.5 x 20 cm (34 x 27.5 cm with mat)

Scan Resolution: 300 dpi

Date Range: July 24, 1989

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Notes: Present in photograph:; Anne Maywood, B. Collison, Joan Baker, Ruby Hoskins, Dan Peterson, Mr & Mrs. Fish, Beth Davidson, Lorena Bovill, Myrna Arnett, Rita Wilson, G. Harmatka, Patti Peterson, Gordon Williams, [former] Mayor Brian Northup, Jim Davidson, Rita Bovill, Pat Scott, Dr. Ted Cook, Betty Williams, Gerry Blanchette, Jack Bovill, Carol Young, Marg Davidson.

Type of Record: Archival Description

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John "Jack" McDonell memorial, reception at Smithers Town Hall

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Date Range: May 16, 2013

Collection: Harry Kruisselbrink fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

1 image

Collection: Harry Kruisselbrink fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Other Title Info: Title sourced from original file on the CD-ROM.

Creator: Harry Kruisselbrink

Fonds No.: PF32

File No.: 285

Item No.: P6490

Accession No.: 2018.77

Physical Description: 1 photograph: col. (JPEG)

Scan Resolution: 600 dpi

Date Range: May 16, 2013

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Type of Record: Archival Description

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Larry Warner standing in front of Smithers Town Hall

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Date Range: 1930s

Collection: BVM visual record collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

1 image

Collection: BVM visual record collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Fonds No.: C2

Item No.: P6422

Accession No.: 1989.46

Physical Description: 1 photograph; sepia; 6x11cm

Scan Resolution: 300 dpi

Date Range: 1930s

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Notes: The old Town Hall was located on Main Street and Second Avenue.

Type of Record: Archival Description

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"Masquerade" in Town Hall, Smithers

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Date Range: ca 1914

Collection: Gilbert Clarke Killam fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

1 image

Collection: Gilbert Clarke Killam fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Other Title Info: Title based on information written on back of photograph. Postcard format.

Creator: Gilbert Clarke Killam

Fonds No.: PF26

Item No.: P2267

Accession No.: 1992.9.82

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 14 x 9 cm

Scan Resolution: 96 dpi

Date Range: ca 1914

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Type of Record: Archival Description

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Plan of subdivision of lots 5, 8, 9 and 15 and of part of lot 10, plan 5804 Range 5, Coast District, Town of Smithers

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Date Range: June 11, 1969

Collection: Joseph Allen L'Orsa map and photograph collection

Description Level: File

GMD: cartographic material

Scope and Content: Item is a town plot map for Smithers, B.C.

1 large image

Collection: Joseph Allen L'Orsa map and photograph collection

Description Level: File

GMD: cartographic material

Creator: Werner Segnitz

Fonds No.: C7

Series No.: S1

File No.: 18

Item No.: 2018.24.2

Accession No.: 2018.24

Physical Description: 1 map

Material Details: Scale 1" = 100'

Scan Resolution: 600 dpi

Date Range: June 11, 1969

Scope and Content: Item is a town plot map for Smithers, B.C.

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Notes: Handwritten text on bottom right hand corner under edge of map is cut off in the original map. Not cut off in the scan.

Type of Record: Archival Description

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Plan of subdivision of lots 5, 8, 9 and 15 and of part of lot 10, plan 5804 Range 5, Coast District, Town of Smithers

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Program, inaugural meeting of Smithers Town Council

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Date Range: 1967

Collection: Town of Smithers fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: textual record

Scope and Content: Item is a program for the inagural meeting of Smithers Town Council, marking the incorporation of Smithers as a town.

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SMITHERS OF SMITHERS TOWN COUNCIL Founded 1913 Incorporated as Village 1921 Status Changed to Town 1967 VILLAGE COUNCIL 1921 CHAIRMAN — J.R. McIntyre COMMISSIONERS — G. Wright, N.P. Moran VILLAGE CLERK — F. Ockleshaw TOWN COUNCIL 1967 MAYOR — J.F. MacDonald ALDERMEN — H.W

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Collection: Town of Smithers fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: textual record

Fonds No.: GF4

Series No.: S2

File No.: File 7

Item No.: 1991.239.1

Accession No.: 1991.239

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scan Resolution: 300 dpi

Date Range: 1967

Custodial History: Item was donated to the Archives by an unknown individual in 1991.

Scope and Content: Item is a program for the inagural meeting of Smithers Town Council, marking the incorporation of Smithers as a town.

Type of Record: Archival Description

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Program, inaugural meeting of Smithers Town Council

Royal Canadian Air Force vehicle in front of Smithers Town Hall

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Date Range: ca 1943

Collection: BVM visual record collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

1 image

Collection: BVM visual record collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Fonds No.: C2

Item No.: P3364

Accession No.: 1996.133.2

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 12.5 x 17.5 cm

Scan Resolution: 600 dpi

Date Range: ca 1943

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Notes: Photograph is a modern reprint; Man is unidentified

Type of Record: Archival Description

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Smithers: A Town For All Seasons folder

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Date Range: [1999-2002]

Collection: Chamber of Commerce fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: textual record

Scope and Content: Item is a folder entitled "Smithers: A Town For All Seasons," containing documents and pamphlets relating to the Chamber of Commerce: -“I am a Chamber Member because…” -TD VISA -SHELL COMMERCIAL CARD PROGRAM -Shell Commercial System Jan/99 -Payworks on-line payroll services -Moneris Solutions Mast…

Collection: Chamber of Commerce fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: textual record

Creator: Smithers Chamber of Commerce

Fonds No.: GF10

File No.: 6

Accession No.: 2020.15.2

Physical Description: <1 cm of textual records

Date Range: [1999-2002]

Custodial History: Item was kept with Bulkley Valley Museum internal records for an unknown period of time before being found and formally accessioned in May 2020.

Scope and Content: Item is a folder entitled "Smithers: A Town For All Seasons," containing documents and pamphlets relating to the Chamber of Commerce: -“I am a Chamber Member because…” -TD VISA -SHELL COMMERCIAL CARD PROGRAM -Shell Commercial System Jan/99 -Payworks on-line payroll services -Moneris Solutions MasterCard -BC Chamber of Commerce/ MasterCard/Nat’l Bank of Canada -1D First Data – Mastercard -What is the Chamber of Commerce? -Why Host Business After Hours??? -Membership Benefits Package (x2) -HUSKY/MOHAWK COMMERCIAL CARD -Hotel Discounts Through the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce -Petro-Canada – To: Members of the BC Chamber of Commerce -Petro-Canada Superpass form -Attention: Business Owners and Landowners -PREVENT FRAUD AND REDUCE THE RISK OF INCOME LOSS -A History of the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce -Esso Direct Driver Billing Program -Esso Business Plus Account Application Direct Driver Billing -Petro-Canada/BC CoC Partners in Business -Smithers District Chamber of Commerce – table and form -Is your business online (pamphlet) -Moneris Solutions/MasterCard discount through the BC CoC (pamphlet) -TD Canada Trust/Visa Discount through the BC CoC (pamphlet) -Gas Discounts through the BC CoC (pamphlet x2) -eNunciate Conferencing/ Teleconferencing Discounts through the BC CoC (pamphlet) -Travel/Hotel Discounts through the BC CoC (pamphlet) -British Columbia Chamber of Commerce sign-up for e-commercebc.net Application Form -Handwritten sheet about chamber membership -Business card – Brian Burrill, Manager of the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce

Subject Access: Smithers District Chamber of Commerce

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Type of Record: Archival Description

The Smithers Brass Band in town 25th Anniversary parade

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Date Range: 1938

Collection: Aida Family fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

1 image

Collection: Aida Family fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Fonds No.: PF5

Item No.: P6707

Accession No.: 2015.13.1

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 7.5 x 6.8 cm

Scan Resolution: 600 dpi; 300 dpi

Date Range: 1938

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Notes: Title based on writing on back of photograph.

Type of Record: Archival Description

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Smithers British Columbia, town plot map

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Collection: Joseph Allen L'Orsa map and photograph collection

Description Level: File

GMD: cartographic material

Scope and Content: Item is a town plot map for Smithers, B.C.

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Collection: Joseph Allen L'Orsa map and photograph collection

Description Level: File

GMD: cartographic material

Fonds No.: C7

Series No.: S1

File No.: 18

Item No.: 2018.24.1

Accession No.: 2018.24

Physical Description: 1 map

Material Details: Scale 1" = 400'

Scan Resolution: 600 dpi

Scope and Content: Item is a town plot map for Smithers, B.C.

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Type of Record: Archival Description

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Smithers British Columbia, town plot map

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Smithers Town Council 2020 Christmas card

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Date Range: December 2020

Collection: COVID-19 collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Scope and Content: Item is a Christmas card produced by the Town of Smithers, featuring a digitally-composed group photograph of the Town Council of 2020-2022. Inscription inside reads: "As 2020 draws to a close we wish you and your family love, peace, happiness over the holidays. Merry Christmas and sincere wishes f…

Collection: COVID-19 collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Creator: Town of Smithers

Fonds No.: C4

File No.: 2

Accession No.: 2021.6

Physical Description: 1 card; colour

Date Range: December 2020

History / Biographical: Item was produced by the Smithers Town Council in December 2020 and distributed to various Smithers businesses and organizations for Christmas. In compliance with COVID-19 social distancing rules, each council member was photographed individually and the group photo composed digitally.

Custodial History: Item was sent to the Museum in December 2020 and kept on display in the gift shop for several months before being accessioned in March 2021.

Scope and Content: Item is a Christmas card produced by the Town of Smithers, featuring a digitally-composed group photograph of the Town Council of 2020-2022. Inscription inside reads: "As 2020 draws to a close we wish you and your family love, peace, happiness over the holidays. Merry Christmas and sincere wishes for a healthy and happy New Year! From the Mayor and Council of the Town of Smithers December 2020." Card has been signed by all 7 council members.

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Notes: From l-r: Councillor John Buikema, Councillor Mika Meyer (elected October 2020), Councillor Greg Brown (in back), Mayor Gladys Atrill (elected October 2020), Councillor Frank Wray (in back), Councillor Casda Thomas, Councillor Lorne Benson.

Type of Record: Archival Description

Town Hall on Main Street, Smithers, B.C.

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Date Range: ca. 1930s

Collection: BVM visual record collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

1 image

Collection: BVM visual record collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Other Title Info: Title based on image content and information written on the back

Fonds No.: C2

Item No.: P0825

Accession No.: 1982.4

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 6.1 x 10.6 cm

Scan Resolution: 300 dpi

Negative Number: F222

Date Range: ca. 1930s

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Notes: Written on back: "snow piled by old town hall, where P.O. now stands, late 30's"; Photograph is a modern reprint.

Type of Record: Archival Description

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Town hall, Smithers, B.C.

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Date Range: [1914?]

Collection: BVM visual record collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

1 image

Collection: BVM visual record collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Other Title Info: Title based on information written on the back of the postcard.

Fonds No.: C2

Item No.: P1166

Accession No.: 1982.30

Physical Description: 1 postcard: b&w; 13.7 x 8.3 cm

Scan Resolution: 300 dpi

Date Range: [1914?]

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Notes: Written on the back: "Town Hall, Masonic (upstairs), P. Office location now" and "Vina Eby Collection"; Building was also used as a theatre, and was located on Main Street and Second Avenue

Type of Record: Archival Description

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Town of Smithers

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Date Range: 1967-2020

Collection: Town of Smithers fonds

Description Level: Series

GMD: textual record; graphic material; cartographic material; architectural drawing

Scope and Content: This series contains documents created by, or for, the Town of Smithers since its incorporation in 1967. These include flyers/pamphlets, newsletters, correspondence, a program for the inaugural meeting of Smithers Town Council, items from Smithers’ 60th and 75th anniversaries (program, letters, gue…

Collection: Town of Smithers fonds

Description Level: Series

GMD: textual record; graphic material; cartographic material; architectural drawing

Creator: Town of Smithers

Fonds No.: GF4

Series No.: S2

Item No.: P7723-P7733

Accession No.: 1983.12; 1988.8; 1999.239; 2012.16; 2012.17; 2017.22; 2017.41; 2017.71; 2018.2; 2018.19; 2020.9; 2021.12

Physical Description: 5.5 cm of textual records, 43 maps/plans, 34 colour photographs

Date Range: 1967-2020

History / Biographical: Smithers was officially incorporated as a town in 1967, having been designated as a village since 1921. It remains town status as of 2020. The Town of Smithers is governed by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Town Council, and is made up of several departments including: the Department of Recreation, Parks, and culture, the Fire Department and Emergency Services, the Prevention and Community Safety Department, the Administration and Human Resources Department, the Works and Operations Department, the Development Services Department, the Finance Department, and the Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control Department.

Custodial History: This series was created by Holly Peterson in July 2020 as a complement to the pre-existing Corporation of the Village of Smithers fonds, created by Manda Haligowski circa 2016-2018.

Scope and Content: This series contains documents created by, or for, the Town of Smithers since its incorporation in 1967. These include flyers/pamphlets, newsletters, correspondence, a program for the inaugural meeting of Smithers Town Council, items from Smithers’ 60th and 75th anniversaries (program, letters, guestbooks, photographs), Smithers land plots, Central Park Building renovation and Central Park redevelopment plans, and cemetery maps.

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Notes: Of the photographs, 11 have been assigned P numbers and scanned as a representative sample of the collection, while the remaining 23 have been deliberately left unnumbered and unscanned. They are still available upon request for those interested.

Type of Record: Archival Description

Town of Smithers aerial map

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Date Range: June 1967

Collection: BVM discrete item collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: cartographic material

Collection: BVM discrete item collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: cartographic material

Parallel Title: 17237 (B) 66-266 6" 2500 ASL 132 17 W1168 Jun 67

Responsibility: Surveyed by Werner Signitz and Associates, Smithers, B.C.

Creator: Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd.

Fonds No.: C1

File No.: OS 31

Accession No.: 1991.136

Physical Description: 1 map

Material Details: Approx. scale 1 inch = 290 feet

Date Range: June 1967

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Type of Record: Archival Description

[Town of Smithers, Baby cemetery plots]

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Collection: Town of Smithers fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: cartographic material

Collection: Town of Smithers fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: cartographic material

Fonds No.: GF4

Series No.: S2

Item No.: 2017.41.32

Accession No.: 2017.41

Physical Description: 1 plot map

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Type of Record: Archival Description

[Town of Smithers, Baby cemetery plots]

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Date Range: 1954-1959

Collection: Town of Smithers fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: cartographic material

1 large image

Collection: Town of Smithers fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: cartographic material

Fonds No.: GF4

Series No.: S1

Item No.: 2017.41.29

Accession No.: 2017.41

Physical Description: 1 plot map

Scan Resolution: 600 dpi

Date Range: 1954-1959

Geographic Access: Smithers, B.C.

Notes: In the digital scan the numbers beside the names indicating the corresponding plots were cut off due to the paper curling. "Baby Emerson" is #1, Baby [Capewell] is #10, Baby Percy Mitchell is #20. Starting with Baby James Waarderburg part of the numbers (22, 23, etc.) can be seen.