Person: Simpson

Central School Class Photo 1914-1915

Cranbrook, B.C. class photo 1914-1915. Back row: Alan Brown, Ethel Dow, Miss Bechtel (teacher), Viola Sarvis, Alma Sarvis 2nd Row: Unknown, Ed Taylor, Margaret Morrison (Petrie), Otto Gill, Freda (unknown) Eddy Hanna, Annie Parnaby, Keith Wasson. 3rd Row: Malcom Belanger, Kathleen Snoukes, Dave Reekie, Bertha LeClair (Leask), Norman Beech, Gabriella Hamilton, Eric MacKinnon, Barrie MacDonald, Bessie Wandman (McBrown), unknown. Front Row: Jimmy George, Delphine Bennett, Ray Robichaud, Everett Williams, Judy Drummond, Don Dallas, Edith Murgatroyd, Ruth Simpson, Bruce Laurie.

Internal ID:	0173.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1914

108th Anti-Tank Battery

108th Anti-Tank Battery, April 1940. Names of individuals in the image are legible when viewing full sized resource.

Internal ID:	0146.0009
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	April 1st 1940

Kimberley Hockey

Hockey game played at the Kimberley Arena Jan. 25, 1950 between Kimbpolice-Hackies and Kimelks. LINK WITH NAME LIST #0230.0347.doc

Internal ID:	0230.0012
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	January 25th 1950

Cranbrook Wall of Honour

The Korean War plaque listing the men from the Kootenay region who died during that conflict. These plaques are part of the Wall of Honour constructed in Rotary Park in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0474.0015
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	2009

Cranbrook High School "Starlets", 1944-45

Cranbrook High "Starlets", 1944-45 BACK ROW (L-R): Marjorie Cox, Margaret Rex, Mary Bradford 2nd ROW: Alma Walsh, Grace Isaman, Marian Keiver, Isabel Coleman, Floyd Carston, George Haras, 3rd ROW: Marguerite Gnucci, Evelyn Ryde, Mary Niven, Louise Larsen, Gerry Mason, Neil Simpson, Art Jones FRONT: Eve Pascuzzo, Jean Hogg, Bernice Williston, Connie Giles, Ann Cribb, Don Handley, Donald MacDonald, Eddy Hawkins, Les McKenzie, W."Pop" Irvine

Internal ID:	2037.0015
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1945

Cranbrook Wall of Honour

Some of the World War I and World War II plaques listing the men from the Kootenay region who died during these conflicts. These plaques are part of the Wall of Honour constructed in Rotary Park in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0474.0018
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	2009

Cranbrook High School: Girls Basketball Team 1935-1936

Cranbrook High School: Girls Basketball Team 1935-1936: BACK ROW: M.Hendeson (Coach), Margot Van Braam, Florence Johnson, Joe Provenzano (Assistant Coach), Irene Collier, Peggy Reid FRONT ROW: Dorothy Gammon, Nancy Haddad, Ferne Simpson, Shirley Fisher, Florence Williams Absent: Frances Carver

Internal ID:	2037.0018
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1936

Quilt

Quilt made by Ishbel Cochrane. The raffle was won by Loretta Simpson.

Internal ID:	0116.0019
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1994

W.R. Simpson Grand Master 1940-41

W.R. Simpson Grand Master 1940-41 Freemasons Selkirk Lodge No.55 Kimberley BC

Internal ID:	2267.0022
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1940

Cranbrook Wall of Honour

Some of the World War II plaques listing the men from the Kootenay region who died during that conflict. These plaques are part of the Wall of Honour constructed in Rotary Park in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0474.0024
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	2009

Simpson/Fornelli Wedding

Wedding photo of Amymarie Simpson and Robert John Fornelli. The wedding took place at St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church on Mar 18 1965.

Internal ID:	0512.0024
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	March 18th 1965

Cranbrook Wall of Honour

Some of the World War II plaques and the Peace Keeping Action plaque listing the men from the Kootenay region who died during these conflicts. These plaques are part of the Wall of Honour constructed in Rotary Park in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0474.0026
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	2009

Cranbrook Central School, Grade 8

Cranbrook Grade 8 pupils who have been recommended for high school, 1926

Internal ID:	0042.0030
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 24th 1926

Ladies Honored

Banquet by the Credit Union, honoring ladies who collected savings in the elementary schools. Back Row L to R: Bea Simpson, Marie Leferre, Tony Fontaine, unknown, Florence Colthorp, Barbra Keith, Unknown, Marian McColl, Front L to R: Irene Jarrett, Unknown, Ida Olson

Internal ID:	0197.0043
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1949

Sullivan Mine - Ryan Award

Sullivan mine, Kimberley, BC - Winners of the 1997 John T. Ryan Award, Safest Underground Mine. L-R: Dunc McGillivray, Larry Bourque, Gordon Anderson, Colin Brissette, Hank Krewenchuck, Peter Georgopoulos, Steve Donaldson, Sam Hunt, Gary Simpson, Bill Roberts, Wynn Balcom, Bill Carson, Don Dow.

Internal ID:	0267.0043
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1998

Fraternal Group

Group of 7 Kimberley ladies, including Evelyn Beduz, Lornetta Davis, Bea Simpson, Grace Bryant, Muriel Torgeson.

Internal ID:	0146.0045
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

T.M. Roberts Elementary School 1989/90

Renell Pocha, Kristin Gnip, Ryan Schindler, Adam Hodgson, Matthew Corrigal, Chris Loberg, Chris Hardy AndrewDe Groot, John Lancaster, Michael Dimambro, Philip Viers, Tyler Skerik, Miranda Bailey, Jackie Jarvis, David Doucette, Nashira Margison, Carla Ross, Keith Young, Raymond Carnell, Collin Simpson, Scott McAllister Alene Potovello, Stacey Eaton, Megan Jones, Suzanne Smitna, Began Broadly Please help us fill in the names of people we have missed. If you know someone we have missed or misnamed: please scroll down to "Share What You Know", click on the tab, add the name of the person you know and a brief description of where they are in the photo and we will make the change. Thankyou. Work supported by Name That Teacher Project.

Internal ID:	6016.0045
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1986

Knights of Phythias

Kimberley Knights of Phythias, 1952. Included in photo are: George Williams, Ralph Bastedo, Jack McKim, Louis Beduz, Mark Beduz, Cliff Leonhardt, Claude Simpson, Olsen.

Internal ID:	0146.0051
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1952

Archery Tournament

Chapman Camp green, Archery Tournament, Hazel Simpson, Kimberley, BC.

Internal ID:	0205.0057
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1955

Cranbrook Central School Report

Newspaper article with exam results and attendance record of the Central School in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0052.0058
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 2nd 1920

Cranbrook School Concert

Newspaper article covering the Central School concert in Cranbrook, listing the program and names of people involved.

Internal ID:	0052.0059
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 2nd 1920

Central School Report

Newspaper article listing the attendance record and exam marks for students, month of November.

Internal ID:	0052.0065
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 3rd 1920

Cominco Old-timers May 1st 1953

Cominco Oldtimers Complimentary Banquet to E.M. Stiles on May 1st 1953. Back Row, standing: R.W. Diamond; G.R. Bumfrey; E.J. Provost; A.H. Hopkins, W. Wood; E. Mason; H.J. Palmer; T. Weir; R.G. Anderson; G.A. Wallinger. Middle Row: W.J. Barr; G. Nixon; A.J. McDonell; A.W. Lewis; J.W. McKay; M. Marshall; O.H. Nelson; J.W. Dwyer; G.B. Filippelli; S.C. Stewart; B.T. Simpson; R.H. Niven. Seated: W. Thomson; T.W. Bingay; D.R. Robertson; E.M> Stiles; R.S. Buckman; H. Clark; H.W. Stone; J. Buchanan; F.B. Moran.

Internal ID:	2301.0067
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	May 1st 1953

1918 CFD car w/Geo. Reese, Richard Simpson & John McClure

Cranbrook firemen George Reese, Richard Simpson and John McClureImage in 1918 parked in front of the St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Cranbrook Fire Department car is rigged out with fire equipment at the back.

Internal ID:	0014.0075
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1918

Childrens Community Playground opens up

Rotary Park Childrens Community playground opens up,, how the name was chosen and the winners who chose the name.

Internal ID:	0042.0080
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 6th 1926

Sanca Townsite

Newspaper

Internal ID:	0054.0098
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	July 18th 1896

Board Of Trade

Cranbrook Board of Trade disappointed in their local business men for lack of interest in the goings on of the Board and for not attending meetings.

Internal ID:	0052.0107
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 15th 1915

Cranbrook Schools

Listing pupils recommended for High School.

Internal ID:	0051.0115
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 24th 1926

Cook Avenue School at their Concert "Flight 57" April 12, 1957 Rossland

Standing L-R Sandra Wilson, Jimmy Hamilton, Alan Glover, Tommy Lawson, Jimmy Looney, Norman Ogroskin, Mickey Le Sergent, Emil Shumey, Kelly Dunlop, Floyd Hamilton, Brian Elmes, Joe Shannon, Douglas Barstch, Bobby Geldrich, David Anderson, Larry Glover. Seated L-R Judy Unger, Sylvia Shannon, Penny McQuaig, Theresa Molinaro, Linda Seafoot, Barbara Hawkins, Loretta McWalters, Emily Meek, Sharon Currier, Lanice Thorsteinson, Linda Secco, Janet Reitmeir. Teacher B. Simpson

Internal ID:	2291.0125
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	April 12th 1957

Kimberley High School

Newspaper clip, Students of old Kimberley High School (aka Central School) See text for name list.

Internal ID:	0139.0154
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1929

Central School Class Photo

Central School class photo, Kimberley, BC. Division 1 Grade 6. See text for name list.

Internal ID:	0139.0162
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1946

Kimberley Hockey

Kimberley Minor Hockey teams in old arena, Ca. 1950s.

Internal ID:	0230.0166
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1955

F.E. Simpson's Partner

Former Lethbridge Herald editor goes to Frank to spend day with Mr. Simpson.

Internal ID:	0052.0174
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 13th 1907

Town Baseball Games

Baseball is all the rage in Cranbrook with new teams popping up every day and talk of organizing a city league.

Internal ID:	0052.0176
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 20th 1907

Kimberley Dynamiters

Kimberley Dynamiters, 1952-53 season. Chris Sorensen added: Jack Yost is sitting to the left of Buckholz. Next to Bill Jones.

Internal ID:	0230.0178
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1953

Gyro Show Takes Town By Storm

"The Beauty Shop" captures the hearts of all; zany antics not soon to be forgotten.

Internal ID:	0042.0190
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 18th 1926

School Report

Reporting the grades for students in November.

Internal ID:	0051.0195
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 9th 1921

Marysville Ad

Marysville is the coming industrial centre.

Internal ID:	0054.0211
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	November 30th 1901

Scott Fruit to Bottle Soft Drinks

Modern plant now in operation in rear of Burns & Co. Premises

Internal ID:	0042.0226
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 17th 1938

Tennis Dance

Internal ID:	0042.0248
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	November 24th 1927

Wardner Notes

First train of cars to cross Kootenay River, ferry across river now charges, comings and goings of Wardner residents and visitors.

Internal ID:	0050.0312
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	August 18th 1898

Cranbrook Schools

Meeting of Cranbrook School Trustees with teachers salaries and other bills presented and paid, as well as resignations and hiring.

Internal ID:	0050.0315
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	August 16th 1917

Cranbrook Schools

Cranbrook Schools have large enrollments in the different grades, which will necessitate the School Board to take immediate steps to provide larger quarters.

Internal ID:	0050.0331
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 27th 1917

Methodist Church

Rally Day observed at Methodist Church with record attendance and splendid programs.

Internal ID:	0050.0345
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 4th 1917

City Council

Cranbrook City Council monthly meeting, paying of accounts due, repairs and maintenance on city services and utilities.

Internal ID:	0050.0365
Medium:	Manuscript
Date:	October 18th 1917

Tennis

Annual meeting of Cranbrook Lawn Tennis Club elects new officers and arrived at membership fees, with special fees for school teachers and others in similar occupations.

Internal ID:	0052.0385
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 7th 1922

Cranbrook Schools

Christmas examinations of Cranbrook High School listed in order of merit.

Internal ID:	0050.0389
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 27th 1917

Knox Church Entertainment

Describing Christmas entertainment given by the Cranbrook Presbyterian Sunday School in Knox Church.

Internal ID:	0050.0392
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 27th 1917

Board of Trade

Article reporting on the best Board of Trade meeting held in Cranbrook. One subject approved was to urge the government to build a jail, courthouse and public offices.

Internal ID:	0051.0458
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 31st 1901

Odd Fellows

Cranbrook Odd Fellows held their first meeting in the new I.O.O.F hall and installed their officers.

Internal ID:	0051.0467
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 31st 1901

Waterloo Drowning

Description of boat capsizing and the strength of the river currents.

Internal ID:	0054.0533
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	July 22nd 1898

Cenotaph Wreaths & Names

Most impressive part of the unveiling of Cranbrooks War Memorial was the formal unveiling and sounding of the "Last Post", listing wreath donors and listing names on monument of Cranbrook and district boys who fell during the war.

Internal ID:	0052.0542
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 13th 1922

Prospector Moves To Cranbrook

Reporting on upcoming move of Fort Steele newspaper to Cranbrook as a rival to Herald.

Internal ID:	0051.0617
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 3rd 1905

Movie "Hearts Aflame"

Moving picture "Hearts Aflame" recently filmed in the Kootenays will shortly be ready for theatres.

Internal ID:	0052.0623
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 6th 1922

Mr. Beech Of Flagstone

Mr. and Mrs. Beech returns to Flagstone.

Internal ID:	0050.0654
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	November 27th 1930

Cranbrook Recalled

Early events of Cranbrook history read at literary meeting, including a time when there were only 5 women in the area.

Internal ID:	0051.0742
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 4th 1935

Soft Drinks Bottled

Scott Fruit bottling soft drinks in all popular flavours, hiring only local employees.

Internal ID:	0051.0774
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 17th 1938

Lumberton Autoists

Comings and goings of Lumberton residents and softball teams.

Internal ID:	0051.0806
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 11th 1936

Mad Capers Review

"Mad Capers", the musical comedy staged in Cranbrook by the Gyros was a financial success and after all expenses were met, the net profits will go towards the swimming pool fund and the intention to start work as soon as weather permits.

Internal ID:	0052.0840
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 6th 1930

Ladies' Aid

Cranbrook Ladies' Aid to hold a national tea as a fundraiser to raise money for new hospital.

Internal ID:	0050.0867
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	November 15th 1900

Tennis

Cranbrook tennis club met in annual session with officers elected for next twelve months, membership fees agreed upon and information of upcoming tournaments.

Internal ID:	0052.0893
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 1st 1930

New Brigade Formed

Cranbrook's old fire brigade executive voted vacant and new one voted in, with another vote to solicit funds for a new fire hall and a bell for a fire alarm.