Formal photo of the Sisters of St. Ann. Standing left to right: Sister Mary Noemi, Sister Mary Yolande, Sister Mary Bernice, Sister Miriam Claire, Sister Mary Elie Anicet, Sister Mary Stanislaus. SITTING left to right: Sister Mary Colombe de Jesus, Sister Mary Lucita (Superior), Sister Mary Agnes Claire.
The fonds reflects the research conducted by Lynn Shervill for his book, “Smithers: From Swamp to Village.” The fonds is arranged into a single series: Research records. Records primarily include newspaper clippings, hand-written research notes and correspondence.
Lynn Shervill and Sheila Peters created the Creekstone Press in 1988, a printing business where local authors could have their materials published. As of 2019 it had published 21 books. Lynn and Shelia moved to Powell River in 2019.
Lynn Shervill was born in December 1946 and graduated from Western University’s journalism program, beginning his career as a reporter for the London Free Press. By 1988, Shervill had received an RN diploma from the College of New Caledonia in Prince George, B.C., and proceeded to spend the following 10 years working at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital in Smithers, B.C. Lynn worked to establish both the Smithers Cancer Care Unit at Bulkley Valley District Hospital and a palliative care program. He has been on the board of the BV Hospice Society for many years, working mostly in grief support and NavCare – a program to support the frail elderly.
Shervill and his wife, Sheila Peters married in 1978, moving to Driftwood Canyon. In his spare time Lynn became invested in the community’s local history. Shervill was on the Town of Smithers’ 60th Anniversary Committee, and authored a book for the anniversary titled, “Smithers: From Swamp to Village.” Both Lynn and Shelia were active environmental and social justice campaigners (Telkwa Foundation, Amnesty International, Driftwood Foundation, Smithers Human Rights Society).
Custodial History
Records were collected and created by Shervill while conducting research for “Smithers: From Swamp to Village.”
Scope and Content
The fonds reflects the research conducted by Lynn Shervill for his book, “Smithers: From Swamp to Village.” The fonds is arranged into a single series: Research records. Records primarily include newspaper clippings, hand-written research notes and correspondence.
Lace clothing yokes for nightgowns, slips, pillow cases, table clothe corners. Sample patterns. All items are of an off white color, and are hand crocheted.
a: triangle shape, sewn to blue fabric with label attached
b: rectangle of crocheted lace. Butterfly at centre with a stack of 4 flowers on ea…
Lace clothing yokes for nightgowns, slips, pillow cases, table clothe corners. Sample patterns. All items are of an off white color, and are hand crocheted.
a: triangle shape, sewn to blue fabric with label attached
b: rectangle of crocheted lace. Butterfly at centre with a stack of 4 flowers on each side.
c: vest-like crocheted trim with diamond pattern.
d: square of crocheted trim, continuous/joined. Strand with small circle extends off of it.
e: circle/band of crocheted trim with two straps.
f: circle of crocheted trim
History Of Use
These items where made by Mrs. Innes and Mrs. Ellen McKay of North Bulkley, 1920-1940.
Off white cotton thigh-height stockings, size 10 1/2 with partial seam in back of knee area. Part (a) has printed on the foot: "?shioned Hose / Mercerized Cotton / Reinforced Sole / No Seam Comfort Foot".
Off white cotton thigh-height stockings, size 10 1/2 with partial seam in back of knee area. Part (a) has printed on the foot: "?shioned Hose / Mercerized Cotton / Reinforced Sole / No Seam Comfort Foot".
White cotton coverlets with crocheted patterns in the front corners, and small embroidered designs at the top center of each. Button closures across one end. Possibly pillowcases or covers.
White cotton coverlets with crocheted patterns in the front corners, and small embroidered designs at the top center of each. Button closures across one end. Possibly pillowcases or covers.
A heavy black canvas turnout gear jacket used by volunteer firemen and used only for fire fighting The collar is brown cordroy.It has four heavy metal clips down the front for doing it up. The name JERRY is printed across the front of the left hand side.The large red dot painted on the back was so …
A heavy black canvas turnout gear jacket used by volunteer firemen and used only for fire fighting The collar is brown cordroy.It has four heavy metal clips down the front for doing it up. The name JERRY is printed across the front of the left hand side.The large red dot painted on the back was so they could easily be spotted in a fire. There is a rubber lining inbetween the inner lining and outer fabric of the jacket.
Narrative
This jacket was purchased in 1951 - cost in 1989 $350
History Of Use
Used by Smithers Volunteer Fire Department
Material
FABRIC-CANVAS; METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
Inscriptions
JERRY on left front and large red dot painted on back
Navy and white cap with Coduroy and mesh materials. Embroided on the front: A three leaf clover and "O'Neills Chev- olds, Smithers, B.C. in navy. Adjustable size snaps on the back of the hat.
Navy and white cap with Coduroy and mesh materials. Embroided on the front: A three leaf clover and "O'Neills Chev- olds, Smithers, B.C. in navy. Adjustable size snaps on the back of the hat.
Pair of ladies black thigh high stockings, size 9 1/2 . "Finest Quality / Mercerized / Lisle / Made in Canada / 9 1/2" printed in white on foot of (a).
Pair of ladies black thigh high stockings, size 9 1/2 . "Finest Quality / Mercerized / Lisle / Made in Canada / 9 1/2" printed in white on foot of (a).
Metal skates with adjustable clamps so that the skates can be made to fit different sized boots. No straps or bolts are present to attach the skate. Each features a distinctive clover leaf image towards the toe. Each is marked on the toe section with UNION HARDWARE CO / TORRINGTON / CONN / USA alth…
Dates based on similar styles of other similar Union Hardware skates
Description
Metal skates with adjustable clamps so that the skates can be made to fit different sized boots. No straps or bolts are present to attach the skate. Each features a distinctive clover leaf image towards the toe. Each is marked on the toe section with UNION HARDWARE CO / TORRINGTON / CONN / USA although it is only visible on one skate.
A round ceramic blue and white plate. Surrounding the rim are the 12 months for the year 1930. At the top of the plate is '1930' and at the bottom is 'COMPLIMENTS OF EBY HARDWARE, SMITHERS, B.C. On each side of the plate is a swastika. In the center of the plate is an ocean scene of a ship on the o…
A round ceramic blue and white plate. Surrounding the rim are the 12 months for the year 1930. At the top of the plate is '1930' and at the bottom is 'COMPLIMENTS OF EBY HARDWARE, SMITHERS, B.C. On each side of the plate is a swastika. In the center of the plate is an ocean scene of a ship on the ocean with the sun on the horizon. One area of this plate has been glued together because it was broken. The back of the plate has a bowl w/floral arrangement inside it. On the bowl is 'WOODS WARE' IN white. On the outsides of the bowl are 'ENOCH 1784' & 'RALPH 1750' in blue. Below the bowl is 'WOOD&SONS ENGLAND' is also in blue.
History Of Use
This calendar plate came from Eby's Hardware Store in Smithers in 1930. There are two swastika symbols on either sides of the plate. The swastika in ancient times was a symbol for good luck.
A round ceramic blue and white plate. Surrounding the rim are the twelve months of the year 1930. At the top of the plate is '1930' and at the bottom is 'COMPLIMENTS OF EBY HARDWARE, SMITHERS, B.C.' in faded gold colored print. On each side of the plate is a swastika. The swastika is an ancient sym…
A round ceramic blue and white plate. Surrounding the rim are the twelve months of the year 1930. At the top of the plate is '1930' and at the bottom is 'COMPLIMENTS OF EBY HARDWARE, SMITHERS, B.C.' in faded gold colored print. On each side of the plate is a swastika. The swastika is an ancient symbol for good luck. In the center of the plate is an ocean scenery. The scenery includes a ship sailing over large waves and the sun gleaming radiantly in the background. Flying along side the ship is two birds. The back of the plate has a stamp of a bowl w/a floral arrangement in it. On the bowl is 'WOODS WARE' in white. On the outsides of the bowl are 'ENOCH 1784' & 'RALPH 1750' in blue. Below the bowl is 'WOOD & SONS ENGLAND' is also in blue.
History Of Use
This item dates back to 1930. It was compliments of Eby's Hardware from 1930, and was donated by Vina Eby.
A white ceramic plate with brown sketched picture of a church. Around the rim is a gilded band. In gothic print below the picture is 'ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH, SMITHERS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, 60TH ANNIVERARY 1913 - 1973'. On the back is a maple leaf with a banner inside it. In the banner is 'DECORATED…
A white ceramic plate with brown sketched picture of a church. Around the rim is a gilded band. In gothic print below the picture is 'ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH, SMITHERS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, 60TH ANNIVERARY 1913 - 1973'. On the back is a maple leaf with a banner inside it. In the banner is 'DECORATED IN CANADA'. Below the leaf is '22 K GOLD, CAN. ART CHINA, COLLINGWOOD, ONT.' Also on the back is a white adhesive label with 'WESTERN DRUG MART' in green and 'L 2.00' in blue.
a) A white ceramic teacup. The rim flares out slightly from the waist of the cup. From the waist to the base, the cup is ribbed at an angle. The cup is decorated with a floral design and gilding. The gilding is on the rim and the handle. On the bottom is "Old Foley" in blue and "James Kent Staffor…
a) A white ceramic teacup. The rim flares out slightly from the waist of the cup. From the waist to the base, the cup is ribbed at an angle. The cup is decorated with a floral design and gilding. The gilding is on the rim and the handle. On the bottom is "Old Foley" in blue and "James Kent Stafforfshire England" in black.
b) Combination saucer/plate. The rim is gilded and scalloped. The saucer is completly round expect for where a hand grip is located. The plate is partially round and forms a 'c' where it meets the saucer. Both are decorated with floral designs. On the back of the plate is a crown with 'Queen Anne' above it and 'Fine Bone China England' below it. A short distance under that is '149 A' stamped in black.
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