Magazine titled "Beautiful British Columbia Land of New Horizons", Winter 1964 edition. Edition contains two page aerial photo of Smithers on page 30-31.
Magazine titled "Beautiful British Columbia Land of New Horizons", Winter 1964 edition. Edition contains two page aerial photo of Smithers on page 30-31.
Magazine with image of dozens of green and coloured maple leaves on the bottom half of the cover. "Century: 1867-1967" is printed in black text across the top. "The Canadian Saga" is in smaller lettering above the maple leaves. Centennial publication of articles and stories about the history and cu…
Magazine with image of dozens of green and coloured maple leaves on the bottom half of the cover. "Century: 1867-1967" is printed in black text across the top. "The Canadian Saga" is in smaller lettering above the maple leaves. Centennial publication of articles and stories about the history and culture of Canada. According to the title page, it appears to be an edition of "The Province" from February 13 1967.
The Northwest Digest magazine, June 1957. "Featuring Highway 16" edition. Article of interest: "Smithers and the Railway Era of Central B.C" by Wiggs O'Neill on page 8.
The Northwest Digest magazine, June 1957. "Featuring Highway 16" edition. Article of interest: "Smithers and the Railway Era of Central B.C" by Wiggs O'Neill on page 8.
Fabric calendar for the year of July 1981 to June 1982. Wooden bar across the top with brown string for hanging. Calendar is printed with "SMITHERS 60 / 1921-1981"
Fabric calendar for the year of July 1981 to June 1982. Wooden bar across the top with brown string for hanging. Calendar is printed with "SMITHERS 60 / 1921-1981"
History Of Use
Calendar produced to mark the 60th anniversary of Smithers becoming a town in 1921.
Circular gold coin created for the Smithers 1913-1963 Golden Jubilee. Various scenes on the medal, Hudson Bay Mountain, Railway car, etc. The coin has had a hole drilled in the top under the words GOLDEN JUBILEE. This is not original to the artifact as artifact 2011.27.1 (same coin) does not have t…
Circular gold coin created for the Smithers 1913-1963 Golden Jubilee. Various scenes on the medal, Hudson Bay Mountain, Railway car, etc. The coin has had a hole drilled in the top under the words GOLDEN JUBILEE. This is not original to the artifact as artifact 2011.27.1 (same coin) does not have this hole.
Commemorative coin. Golden Jubilee Coin for Smither's 50th Anniversary (1913-1963). On Coin are the Hudson Bay Mountains, Trees, Logs, Train on tracks; Dresses, a Bull's Head and the words " Tourist Paradise, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Skiing" Next to Bulls head. Below Hudson Bay Mountains "Hudson …
Commemorative coin. Golden Jubilee Coin for Smither's 50th Anniversary (1913-1963). On Coin are the Hudson Bay Mountains, Trees, Logs, Train on tracks; Dresses, a Bull's Head and the words " Tourist Paradise, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Skiing" Next to Bulls head. Below Hudson Bay Mountains "Hudson Bay Mountain"
Gold plaque mounted to wood. Plaque reads: "In Appreciation and Recognition / This Plaque is Presented / to / A.R. "Roy" McDonell / for his / Many Years of Faithful Service / Towards / Promotion and Development / of / Junior and Senior Hockey / in / Smithers".
1940 start date is circa based on photos in the collection of Roy McDonell coaching hockey teams. 1969 based on death of Alexander Roy McDonell
Description
Gold plaque mounted to wood. Plaque reads: "In Appreciation and Recognition / This Plaque is Presented / to / A.R. "Roy" McDonell / for his / Many Years of Faithful Service / Towards / Promotion and Development / of / Junior and Senior Hockey / in / Smithers".
a: Round gold coloured coin. One one side is a stylized maple leaf with the words "In Honour of the Centenary of Canadian Confederation / 1967" around the edges. On the other side is a stylized pacific dogwood (BC's official flower) with "100" above it. Around the edges are the words "In Honour of …
a: Round gold coloured coin. One one side is a stylized maple leaf with the words "In Honour of the Centenary of Canadian Confederation / 1967" around the edges. On the other side is a stylized pacific dogwood (BC's official flower) with "100" above it. Around the edges are the words "In Honour of British Columbia's Centenary / 1966".
b: Rectangular cardboard information card with square hole missing in centre. Contains information about 1966 being the 100th anniversary of the union of the Colonies on Vancouver Island and the Mainland, as well as 1967 being the anniversary of the confederation of Canada. "50 c" is marked in pencil on the card.
History Of Use
Coin made to commemorate confederation 100th anniversary and anniversary of BC's creation
Wood plaque with a gold plated crest, which has "E. HANN" engraved on it. There is also a gold decorative piece at the top. Written on the back is "Fall Fair 1966 or 7" and "WP2A".
Wood plaque with a gold plated crest, which has "E. HANN" engraved on it. There is also a gold decorative piece at the top. Written on the back is "Fall Fair 1966 or 7" and "WP2A".
Red prize ribbon with "First" and "Bulkley Valley Exhibition / Smithers BC" in gold on ribbon tails. Button with horses's head at centre of rosette. Back has cardboard label indicating ribbon won by Gerhard Walter on August 22nd 1980. Judge was Gilbert Cole. Ribbon won for Class 3: Geldings 2 years…
Red prize ribbon with "First" and "Bulkley Valley Exhibition / Smithers BC" in gold on ribbon tails. Button with horses's head at centre of rosette. Back has cardboard label indicating ribbon won by Gerhard Walter on August 22nd 1980. Judge was Gilbert Cole. Ribbon won for Class 3: Geldings 2 years and over.
History Of Use
Won by Gerhard Walter at the 1980 Bulkley Valley Exhibition / BV Fall Fair. According to Interior News Sept 3 1980, Walter's horse was named "Tom Boy".
Red prize ribbon with "First" and "Bulkley Valley Exhibition / Smithers BC" in gold on ribbon tails. Button with horses's head at centre of rosette. Back has cardboard label indicating ribbon won by Gerhard Walter on August 23rd 1980. Judge was Gilbert Cole. Ribbon won for Class 68: Get of Sire
Red prize ribbon with "First" and "Bulkley Valley Exhibition / Smithers BC" in gold on ribbon tails. Button with horses's head at centre of rosette. Back has cardboard label indicating ribbon won by Gerhard Walter on August 23rd 1980. Judge was Gilbert Cole. Ribbon won for Class 68: Get of Sire
History Of Use
Won by Gerhard Walter at the 1980 Bulkley Valley Exhibition / BV Fall Fair. According to Sept 3 1980 Interior News, Walter's horse was named "Cariboo Fire".
Date range based on web searches for book. Earliest publication of this series was 1964-1967, but this appears to be a late 1970s to early 1980s edition.
Description
Hardcover book titled "Things We Do". Book is part of series Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme, book 4a.
History Of Use
Used by the Ordinall family children while attending Muheim Memorial Elementary School in the 1960s.
Small wooden gavel with a gold plated engraving that reads, 'ERNIE HANN, PRESIDENT B.V. FALL FAIR, 1958 - 1963.'
History Of Use
Ernest Hann 1889-1982. See historical Research file: Hann,Ernest/Addie for more information. This Gavel was given to Ernie when he retired from the position of President for the BV Fall Fair Organization. Mr. Hann was very active in the community and this is just one of the items he received for his donated time. Other clubs he belonged to were: Lapidary club, Curling club, Band club, Masonic Lodge, and he was on the School Board and Hospital Board. He was also the founder of the BV Museum.
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