Keyword: Library

Chess Players

Valemount School children around table in Library, playing chess. Unknown names.

Internal ID:	0126.0024
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1980

Chess Players

Valemount school children around table in Library, playing chess. Unknown names.

Internal ID:	0126.0025
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1980

Cariboo Literary Institute

Article re: letter from their correspondent in Barkerville. Miners meeting to debate during long winter months turned into a Library being built for all.

Internal ID:	0051.0042
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 17th 1865

Valemount Museum

This site view shows the old library and new museum in place at Valemount, B.C.

Internal ID:	0094.0042
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

The old Valemount library is visible alongside the new log library building.

Internal ID:	0094.0043
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

The old library building alongside the new, at Valemount.

Internal ID:	0094.0044
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demoltion

The old library building, with the new one visible to the right.

Internal ID:	0094.0045
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Cranbrook Library attendance increasing

Internal ID:	0042.0046
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 10th 1926

Valemount Library Demolition

Another view of the old Valemount library building.

Internal ID:	0094.0046
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Valemount, B.C. - old library ready for a staged demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. To the side a caboose, part of the Valemount Museum collection, can be seen in place in front of the Valemount Museum.

Internal ID:	0094.0047
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Valemount, B.C. - old library ready for a staged demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. The CN caboose which is a part of the Valemount Museum collection is also visible.

Internal ID:	0094.0048
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

First stroke of the Valemount library demolition, using Kamatsu track machine with bucket.

Internal ID:	0094.0049
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Demolition of old Valemount library using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. First the chimney comes down.

Internal ID:	0094.0050
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Demolition of the old Valemount library, using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. Turning bucket into wall now that chimney is down.

Internal ID:	0094.0051
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Demolition of the old Valemount library using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. First bite at the wall.

Internal ID:	0094.0052
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Demolition of the old Valemount library using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. The back wall has been pierced. CN Caboose is visible, a part of the Valemount Museum collection.

Internal ID:	0094.0053
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Demolition of the old Valemount library using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. With the fireplace chimney removed the machine now starts on the roof.

Internal ID:	0094.0054
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. Attacking the roof.

Internal ID:	0094.0055
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. The building is now starting to buckle.

Internal ID:	0094.0056
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. The structure is now about to collapse.

Internal ID:	0094.0057
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. The trusses will be the next to collapse.

Internal ID:	0094.0059
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket.

Internal ID:	0094.0060
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket.

Internal ID:	0094.0061
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library building demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. The past is now rubble.

Internal ID:	0094.0062
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. Now all that is left is the clean-up.

Internal ID:	0094.0063
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket.

Internal ID:	0094.0064
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. "I just want to break something!"

Internal ID:	0094.0065
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Valemount Library Demolition

Old Valemount library demolition using Kamatsu track machine with bucket. The next step is to load the dump truck.

Internal ID:	0094.0066
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Site Development

A new foundation installed behind the new library, with the old library building still visible to the right.

Internal ID:	0094.0067
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

NDP Meeting

Public meeting for NDP, held in Teachers reference room, Valemount, BC.

Internal ID:	0126.0084
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1980

Cranbrook Library

Record attendance and library still increasing stock.

Internal ID:	0051.0094
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 10th 1926

Cranbrook Library

Annual meeting for Cranbrook Public Library, appointed new board of directors and reports show increasing interest in the library.

Internal ID:	0050.0119
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 29th 1931

Cranbrook Library

Reporting on ever increasing attendance at the library, annual dues are requested.

Internal ID:	0051.0126
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 9th 1926

Cranbrook Library

Canvassing done about town for books and memberships.

Internal ID:	0051.0138
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 28th 1926

Valemount Public Library

People signing registration book at first library opening in Valemount.

Internal ID:	0070.0150
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1964

Valemount Public Library

People gathered in first Valemount library for opening, 1964.

Internal ID:	0070.0151
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1964

Valemount Public Library

People gathered in first Valemount library at opening, 1964.

Internal ID:	0070.0152
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1964

Kimberley Heritage Museum

newspaper clip - Kimberley Heritage Museum and Library, first opened

Internal ID:	0205.0172
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	May 10th 1980

Building Complex

Public Library, Village Office and Fire Dept. after face lift on Commercial Drive, Valemount, BC

Internal ID:	0127.0319
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

School House

Old school house built 1919 unknown location: Noted on back of photo - Still standing (1973 ) used as library now by hippie group. It is next door to home of Richard and Marie Hopp, of the original Doukhobor who pioneered and still remains there. Does anyone know more about this building, as some of the above note does not appear to make sense?

Internal ID:	0131.0322
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1973

Heritage Reading Room

Cranbrook Public Library progressing well with plans on establishing a collection of books, maps, old photos and newspaper volumes to establish a Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Foundation room in the Library.

Internal ID:	0052.0351
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 10th 1978

Office Complex

Village office, library, fire hall and siren, Valemount, BC

Internal ID:	0127.0352
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1980

Valemount Library

Interior view of the library at Valemount, 1964.

Internal ID:	0070.0356
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1964

Stu Castle

Personalities of Kimberley, B.C. - Stu Castle, active member of Library Board, Kimberley, B.C.

Internal ID:	0196.0362
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1967

Waldo I.O.D.E.

Regular meeting of Waldo I.O.D.E. to discuss the possibility of investing in a Victory Bond.

Internal ID:	0050.0420
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 27th 1917

South Ward Closing

Cranbrook school board trustees discuss closing of South Ward School for lack of students, but not in favor of closing in middle of school year.

Internal ID:	0050.0587
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	November 13th 1930

Cranbrook Rotary

Cranbrook Rotary invite principals, teachers and those connected with the Boy Scouts to attend their meeting.

Internal ID:	0052.0639
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 27th 1922

City Expenditures

Listing estimated expenditures and grants approved by city council for the year 1939.

Internal ID:	0051.0708
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 16th 1939

Cranbrook Library

Reporting membership to Library down a little due to men working out of town cancel their subscriptions for summer months.

Internal ID:	0051.0716
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 11th 1939

Cranbrook Library Meeting

Newspaper article Cranbrook Library Annual Meeting detailing memberships, books owned and new officers elected.

Internal ID:	0051.0739
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 17th 1935

Cranbrook Library

Carnegie Corporation representative visits Cranbrook with intent to extend their service into B.C.

Internal ID:	0051.0740
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 24th 1935

Valemount Public Library

Library opening at Valemount, 1964.

Internal ID:	0070.0834
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1964

Cranbrook Library

Advertisement posting library hours and membership fees.

Internal ID:	0051.0958
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 10th 1940

Cranbrook Library

Cranbrook Library Association approved advertising cards to be mailed to prospective members detailing hours and membership fees.

Internal ID:	0051.0963
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	November 7th 1940

Cranbrook Library

Cranbrook Public Library Associations final meeting of the year.

Internal ID:	0051.0966
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 5th 1940

Sod Turning For Pool

Oldest and youngest walkers to complete 25 mile Lions Walkathon, which raised funds for Cranbrooks new pool and library, will have the honor of turning the first sod in sod turning ceremony to mark official start of work on the new pool.