Format: Ephemera

Slater House - Cranbrook

This image is of the Slater house on Briar Avenue in Cranbrook. Built approx. 1906-1907. Helen Duncan's grandmother bought the house in 1908 and Helen herself spent many years in it. Standing on the porches are Helens grandmother, mother, and a number of cousins and uncles. The house is still standing in Slaterville.

Internal ID:	0009.0001
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1910

Cover of Gyro Program

The cover for the program to the 1929 musical comedy "Keep 'Em Smiling". This was one of the shows staged by the Gyros as a fundraiser for the Gyro Swimming Pool that was built in 1930.

Internal ID:	0016.0001
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1929

Red Pass Junction Railway Work

Digging heaves on CN rail, 1934. Clipping from a newspaper of section men digging out heaves on CN rail a mile west of Red Pass junction. See also resource no. 0070-0101 and 0070.0856. Sandy Czorny added: Mike Churney should be spelled Mike Czorny.

Internal ID:	0076.0001
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1934

Victoria Day Celebrations

Newspaper - The Prospector, Cranbrook, B.C.; April 26, 1913. Ad on page 4 - Victoria Day Celebrations; T.M. Roberts, Secretary, Dr. J.W. Rutledge, President.

Internal ID:	0185.0001
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1913

Beale & Elwell, Real Estate Insurance

Letterhead for Beale & Elwell, Real Estate Insurance - Cranbrook, BC. with office on Baker Street. Approx. 1909

Internal ID:	0212.0001
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

Hotel Norbury, Cranbrook

An envelope embossed by the Hotel Norbury in Cranbrook BC.

Internal ID:	0213.0001
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	0000

Life at Top Mine

newspaper clip - Remembering life at the Top Mine, Kimberley, BC. See text for article writing.

Internal ID:	0238.0001
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	June 5th 1980

8 Pen and Ink Drawings of Fort Steele

The Fort Steele Water Tower serving as the cover drawing for a series of 8 pen and ink drawings. Each drawing has a small statement on the history of Fort Steele attached. This work was produced for the tourist trade.

Internal ID:	0434.0001
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1975

Cranbrook - Gateway to the Scenic British Columbia-Alberta Playground

A 2-page 6-fold illustrated pamphlet promoting Cranbrook as the tourism centre of the Columbia Basin. "Cranbrook is the Western Gateway to the whole Canadian Switzerland...." On the reverse is a full sheet "Tourist Map of East Kootenay." The whole is a delightful piece of work.

Internal ID:	0484.0001
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1930

Glen Flora Plan

This illustration of the "Glen Flora" plan is taken from a 1909 book of house plans and basic carpentry. It was used as the inspiration for the building of the exceptional Tower House (aka Parkin Manor) in Cranbrook, BC. The illustration shows the house as a wooden structure, although the final building was of brick imported from Sandpoint, Idaho. The porch was also streamlined and constructed in a more simple, classical fashion.

Internal ID:	0149.0002
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1910

A.C. Bowness Advertisement

A.C. Bowness, wholesale wines and spirits newspaper ad.

Internal ID:	0185.0002
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Campbell & Manning

Letterhead for Campbell & Manning, Staple & Fancy Grocers, ca. 1909 - Cranbrook, BC.

Internal ID:	0212.0002
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

Kimberley Station Placemat

This image is of a placemat from the Kimberley Station. "The Station" restaurant was located in the converted CPR railway station and an old caboose spotted behind the station.

Internal ID:	0218.0002
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	0000

Governor General's Visit

Newspaper - Governor General's visit to Sullivan mine, Kimberley, BC. - See text for name list.

Internal ID:	0237.0002
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	May 6th 1948

8 Pen and Ink Drawings of Fort Steele

Pen and Ink Drawing by Ray Mannix of Major General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele of the North West Mounted Police. He established the first North West Mounted Police post in British Columbia weswt of the Rockies. In 1887, with Inspectors S.T. Wood, C.F.A. Huot, Surgeon F.H. Powell and the men of 'D' Division, which totaled 75 officers and men, arrived from Fort McLeod in July to establish their first post west of the Rocky Mountains. The Presence of the first Police Force created a more stable atmosphere in the Kootenays. Superintendent "Sam" Steele with his usual tact and sense of fairness soon had established law and order between the Indians and the whites. Having accomplished its task, returned to Fort McLeod in August, 1888, leaving the small settlement of Galbraith's Ferry, which was soon to be renamed Fort Steele, and still bears his name to this day.

Internal ID:	0434.0002
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1975

Cranbrook Plumbing, Tinsmithing and Heating Co. Ad

Cranbrook Plumbing, Tinsmithing and Heating Co., W.F. Johnsohn, Proprietor newspaper advertisement.

Internal ID:	0185.0003
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Campbell & Manning

Letterhead for Campbell & Manning, Staple & Fancy Grocers, Cranbrook, BC. ca. 1909.

Internal ID:	0212.0003
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

Kimberley Railway Station

Kimberley Station after closure and prior to renovation as a restaurant. Taken by the Daily Bulletin, Kimberley, BC, Friday April 26, 1974.

Internal ID:	0218.0003
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1974

8 Pen and Ink Drawings of Fort Steele

The Windsor Hotel at Fort Steele. Built in 1895 by Robert D. Mather-originally called "The Dalgardno House".

Internal ID:	0434.0003
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1975

Cranbrook - Gateway to the Scenic British Columbia-Alberta Playground

One side (3-folds) of the Cranbrook promotional pamphlet, promoting hunting, fishing and the airport facilities. "This is the outfitting point for sportsmen. Big game shooting, mountain sheep and goat, elk, deer, moose, grizzly and black bear, game birds, lake and stream trout and land-locked salmon fishing are all in the immediate district."

Internal ID:	0484.0003
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1930

Otto Becker & Co. Newspaper Ad

Otto Becker & Co., Wardner, B.C. The image advertises a free sample tin of their coffee claiming it is "The best on the market".

Internal ID:	0185.0004
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Composite Railway Page

This shows 3 images from "Picturesque Cranbrook". Top left is the Crowsnest Summit, top right is the East Loop trestle on the Crows Nest Pass Railway and the bottom image is of Crowsnest Mountain.

Internal ID:	0209.0004
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1930

Campbell & Manning

Letterhead for Campbell & Manning, Staple & Fancy Grocers, ca. 1909 - Cranbrook, BC.

Internal ID:	0212.0004
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

8 Pen and Ink Drawings of Fort Steele

The Ferry Office at Fort Steele. Part of this log building dates back to the Wild Horse Creek Gold Rush of 1864-66. Built by John Galbraith and used first as the Ferry Office, it later served as Post Office and residence. John Galbraith operated the ferry from 1864 until 1870. Robert Galbraith then took over and operated it until the first bridge was built in 1888.

Internal ID:	0434.0004
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1975

McCreery Bros. Newspaper Ad

McCreery Bros., Fit-Reform tailors. Ad copy states: "Men, who have outgrown their youthful waistline, who have become "solid citizens" as well in importance, should depend on fit reform tailors and have their Spring Suits and Overcoats made to their individual order. Perfect fit guaranteed."

Internal ID:	0185.0005
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Picturesque Cranbrook - Image Collage - 6 Images

This is a collage of six images from "Picturesque Cranbrook." From the top, left to right are: Wild Horse Creek at Fort Steele, Lundbreck Falls Hills on the Old Man River, the East Loop of the Crows Nest Pass Railway. The three on the bottom are: The Cave - main source of the Old Man River, Goat River Canyon, and the Moyie Tunnel.

Internal ID:	0209.0005
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1930

Campbell & Manning

Letterhead for Campbell & Manning, Staple & Fancy Grocers, Cranbrook, BC. ca. 1909.

Internal ID:	0212.0005
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

8 Pen and Ink Drawings of Fort Steele

A drawing of the original Fort Steele Water Tower. Built in 1897 near the original site of the 1887 North West Mounted Police post, this water tower became a prominent landmark of Fort Steele. Often mistaken as part of a fortification of the Police Post, it was perhaps a symbol of the optimism of the townspeople of the 1890's.

Internal ID:	0434.0005
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1975

Moyie Tunnel

Image from "Picturesque Cranbrook" of the Moyie Tunnel (Jerome Tunnel) on the Crows Nest Pass Railway.

Internal ID:	0209.0006
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1930

Cranbrook Trading Co

Letterhead for the Cranbrook Trading Company - Cranbrook, BC - ca. 1909. Note they also operated an "Employment Agency."

Internal ID:	0212.0006
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

8 Pen and Ink Drawings of Fort Steele

The Express and Stageline Office at Fort Steele Historic Park. This was an original building converted to a display depicting the stage service operating in the 1890s between Fort Steele and Golden and Kalispell, U.S.A.

Internal ID:	0434.0006
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1975

"Mad Capers" Musical Comedy Ad

This was one of the many very successful shows the Gyro Club sponsored, raising money for pool construction, alterations and enhancements. The Gyros operated the pool after it opened, until 1939, paying for lifeguards and working with the city to effect a number of significant enhancements and repairs.

Internal ID:	0483.0006
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	February 20th 1930

Cranbrook Drug & Books Co

Scott's Cranbrook Drug & Books Co. photograph envelope. This is the envelope you would receive your pictures in when ordering prints from Scott's.

Internal ID:	0045.0007
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	0000

McVittie & Parker Advertisement

This ad is from the Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section of the newspaper. Ad Copy: McVittie & Parker P.L.S. & C.E. Cranbrook, ... B.C.

Internal ID:	0185.0007
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

East Tunnel and Loop on Crows Nest Pass Railway.

East Tunnel and Loop on the Crows Nest Pass Railway, scanned from "Picturesque Cranbrook."

Internal ID:	0209.0007
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1930

Cranbrook Trading Company

Letterhead for the Cranbrook Trading Co, ca. 1912 - Cranbrook, BC. Note they have dropped the "Employment Agency" function from the letterhead.

Internal ID:	0212.0007
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1912

8 Pen and Ink Drawings of Fort Steele

The Perry Creek Water Wheel. This prominent landmark at Fort Steele Historic Park was built on Perry Creek in 1933-34. It was designed to provide cheap power for pumping water from placer mine tunnels at bed rock deep under the channel of Perry Creek, 25 miles west of Fort Steele. The 32-foot diameter Overshot Wheel operated only intermittently over several years.

Internal ID:	0434.0007
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1975

Cranbrook Drug & Books Co

Scott's Cranbrook Drug & Books Co. photograph envelope. This is the envelope you would receive your pictures in when ordering prints from Scott's.

Internal ID:	0045.0008
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	0000

Ancient Order of Foresters Ad

Newspaper Professional Cards and Lodge Notices. Ad copy: ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS Court Cranbrook No. 8943. Meet in Carmen's Hall, on 2nd and 4th Thursday of Each month. J. McLACHLUN, C.R. Louis Pearson, Sec., P.O. Box 618. Visiting Brothers Cordially Welcomed

Internal ID:	0185.0008
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Letterhead: Edwards Bros

Letterhead: Edwards Bros, Broadview Sask, General Blacksmithing & Engine Works, ca. 1909

Internal ID:	0212.0008
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

8 Pen and Ink Drawings of Fort Steele

St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Fort Steele. The first church to be built at Fort Steele, it was dedicated on October 31, 1897 by Father Coccola.

Internal ID:	0434.0008
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1975

W.F. Gurd Ad

Newspaper, Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: W. F. GURD Barrister, Solicitor, etc. Cranbrook, ... B.C.

Internal ID:	0185.0009
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Saskatchewan Settler's Land Agency

Letterhead for the Saskatchewan Settler's Land Agency in Wauchope, Saskatchewan.

Internal ID:	0212.0009
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	0000

Overseas Club (Cranbrook Branch) Advertisment

Newspaper, Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: OVERSEAS CLUB (Cranbrook Branch) Meets in the Carmen's Hall 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in every month, at 8 p.m. Membership open to British Citizens. E.Y. Brake, Pres. L. Pearrin, Secretary Box 618 Visiting members cordially welcome.

Internal ID:	0185.0010
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Harvey, McCarter, MacDonald, and Nisbett Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: Harvey, McCarter, MacDonald and Nisbet Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries Money to Loan Imperial Bank Building CRANBROOK, - British Columbia

Internal ID:	0185.0011
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Ruth & Son, Flour & Feed

Letterhead for Ruth & Son, Salmon Arm, BC ca. 1909. Dealers in Flour, Hay, Grain and General Produce.

Internal ID:	0212.0011
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

J. T. Laidlaw Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: J. T. Laidlaw, Mining Engineer and B.C. Land Surveyor, P.O. Box 236 Phone 222 CRANBROOK, ... B.C.

Internal ID:	0185.0012
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Clements & Son, General Merchants

Letterhead for Clements & Son, Vegreville, AB. General Merchants, ca. 1901.

Internal ID:	0212.0012
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1901

Cranbrook Freemason Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad copy: Cranbrook Lodge No. 34 A. F. & A. M. Regular meetings on the third Thursday of every month. Visiting brethren welcome. F. B. Miles, Worshipful Master. J. Lee Cranston, Acting Sec.

Internal ID:	0185.0013
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

P. Burns & Company

Letterhead of P. Burns & Company, Calgary, AB, ca. 1912.

Internal ID:	0212.0013
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1912

Dr. King and Green Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: Drs. KING & GREEN Physicians and Surgeons Office at Residence, Armstrong Ave. Office Hours: - Forenoons - - 9.00 to 10.00 Afternoons - - 2.00 to 4.00 Evenings - - - 7.30 to 3.30 Sundays - - - 2.30 to 4.30 Cranbrook, - - - - - B.C.

Internal ID:	0185.0014
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Queen's Free Employment Bureau

Letterhead for Queen's Free Employment Bureau in Fernie, BC.

Internal ID:	0212.0014
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

Royal Arch Masons Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER No. 125, R. A. M. Regular meetings: - 2nd Tuesday in each month at eight o'clock. Sojourning Companions are cor- dially invited. Ex. Comp. - A. C. Shankland, E. Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID:	0185.0015
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Letterhead: Hosmer Mercantile, Hosmer BC

Letterhead: Hosmer Mercantile, Hosmer, ca. 1909

Internal ID:	0212.0015
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	0000

T. M. Rixen Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad copy: T. M. Rixen Auditor and Accountant P.O. Box 373 NELSON, B.C. 47-3m*

Internal ID:	0185.0016
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Hotel Westlake, Seattle, WA

Letterhead for the Hotel Westlake in Seattle, WA, ca. 1909.

Internal ID:	0212.0016
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

Kim Milroy and Dunc Hamilton in the Field, 1972

Newspaper clip - Jim Milroy, BC Forest Service from Nelson and Dunc Hamilton, a Canal Flats forest ranger, compare notes around the heavy utilization of the lower Findlay Creek range by the wildlife in the winter and cattle in the summer. Part of large album, Jr Fish and Gamers, Canal Flats and Findlay Creek area.

Internal ID:	0158.0017
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	May 1st 1972

F. M. MacPherson Undertaker Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: F. M. MacPherson UNDERTAKER Norbury Avenue Next to City Hall Open Day and Night Phone 233

Internal ID:	0185.0017
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Letterhead: Hosmer Mercantile, Hosmer BC

Letterhead: Hosmer Mercantile, Hosmer BC, ca. 1909

Internal ID:	0212.0017
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

Ray Demarchi, Wildlife Biologist, 1972

Newspaper clip - Ray Demarchi, Wildlife biologist explains various pitfalls of bad land use practices. Field trip by BC Forest Services and Games Branch. Part of large album, Jr Fish and Gamers, Canal Flats and Findlay Creek area.

Internal ID:	0158.0018
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	May 19th 1972

Knights of Pythias Advertisement

Newspaper - The Prospector, Cranbrook, B.C.; April 26, 1913; Page 5 - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad copy: KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Cranbrook, B.C. Crescent Lodge, No 33 Meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Fraternity Hall. A. Hurrie, C. C. F. M. Christian, K of R. & S. E. A. Hill, M. F. Visiting brethren cordially invited to attend.

Internal ID:	0185.0018
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Queen's Hotel

Letterhead for the Queen's Hotel, Hosmer BC, ca. 1909. Robert Gourlay, proprietor.

Internal ID:	0212.0018
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

W. R. BEATTY Undertaker Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: W. R. BEATTY Undertaker, Embalmer, Funeral Director, CRANBROOK, B.C. PHONE 346

Internal ID:	0185.0019
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Helen Geigerich Coronation Day Queen 1953

Newspaper Clip - By: Wormington, Kimberley - Helen Geigerich was Coronation Queen. She was chosen in an elementary school popularity contest. As Queen she planted a tree at the Canadian Legion Building commemorating the day.

Internal ID:	0197.0019
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1953

Queen's Hotel

Letterhead for the Queen's Hotel, Hosmer BC, ca. 1909. Robert Gourlay, proprietor.

Internal ID:	0212.0019
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1909

Cranbrook Oddfellows Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad copy: I.O.O.F., KEY CITY LODGE Uo. 42 Meets every Monday night at Eew Fraternity Hall. Sojourning Oddfellows cor- dially invited. H. E. Stephens N. G. W. M. Harris Sec'y

Internal ID:	0185.0020
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Coronation Day Ladies-in-Waiting June 2nd, 1953

newspaper clip - By: Wormington, Kimberley ladies-in-waiting to the Queen of Kimberley's Coronation Day celebration. Named are: Connie Forrester, Sheilah Heron, and Sonya Zenkewich.

Internal ID:	0197.0020
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	June 2nd 1953

P. Burns & Company, Revelstoke, BC

Letterhead for P. Burns & Company, Revelstoke, BC ca. 1912.

Internal ID:	0212.0020
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1912

Cranbrook Cottage Hospital Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: Cranbrook Cottage Hospital ARMSTRONG AVE. Matron: Mrs. A. Salmon Terms on Application Phone 259 P. O. Box 845

Internal ID:	0185.0021
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Pride of Cranbrook Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: PRIDE OF CRANBROOK Circle No. 153 Companions of the Forest Meets in Carmen's Hall, Second and Fourth Thursday of each Month at 3:00 p.m., sharp. Mrs. L. Whittaker, O. C. Mrs. A.E. Shaw, Sec. Visiting Companions cordially welcome.

Internal ID:	0185.0022
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Sullivan Mine Early Accommodations Kimberley, BC c.1895

Sullivan Mine, Kimberley, BC - Early ACCOMMODATIONS at the original Top Mine campsite prior to 1900. (not sure what they mean, the CAVES?) Today, vast changes have taken place. If these people could only see what living is like today, they would marvel at the changes.

Internal ID:	0238.0022
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1895

Cranbrook Loyal Order of Moose Advertisement

Newspaper - Professional Cards and Lodge Notices section. Ad Copy: Loyal Order of Moose (logo) Cranbrook Lodge No. 1049 Meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m., in Royal Black Knight's Hall on Baker Street. F. W. Swain, Dictator R. S. Garrett, Sec'y