1897 Chinese Bible from Church in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_996.013.001
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• 1897

This bible is from the Church that once stood in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Calligraphy Scroll

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.092.004
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Some writing on the back of this scroll.

Calligraphy Scroll

• CA CUMB CUMB_980.527
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Translated it reads: "whatever you do please give others a chance then the world will be a happy place."

Calligraphy Scroll

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.092.007
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Calligraphy Scroll Commemorating Romance Between Two Lovers by Artist Dai Hong Tzu

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.092.010
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This set commemorates the romance between 2 lovers; it was likely given as a wedding gift.

Dai Hong Tzu

Calligraphy Scroll Commemorating Romance Between Two Lovers by Artist Dai Hong Tzu

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.092.008
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This set commemorates the romance between 2 lovers; it was likely given as a wedding gift

Dai Hong Tzu

Calligraphy Scroll by Artist Dai Hong Tzu

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.092.001
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The set commemorates the romance between 2 lovers, it was Likely given as a wedding gift.

Dai Hong Tzu

Calligraphy Scroll for a New Business by Artist Lu Wei Qing

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.092.005
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This scroll would be hung on the right side of a doorway; it was created as a celebration for the opening of a new business and was meant to bring good luck.

Lu Wei Qing

Calligraphy Scroll for a New Business by Artist Lu Wei Qing

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.092.003
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This scroll would hang on the right side of a doorway; it was created as a celebration for the opening of a new business and was meant to bring good luck.

Lu Wei Oing

Calligraphy Scroll for a New Business, Commissioned by Man Li

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.092.002
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This scroll was commissioned by Man Li.

Man Li

Calligraphy Scroll with Poem

• CA CUMB CUMB_980.526
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The poem translates to: "always be kind and hospitable. It lays a good foundation for your heirs in the future."

Chinese Book Used in the School in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.152.001
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This book was once used in a school in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Chinese Book Used in the School in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.152.002
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This book was once used in a school in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Chinese Book of Shares from Chee Kung Tong Chinese Free Masons in Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.040
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A book of building shares that is stamped “Chee Kung Tong Chinese Free Mason Po Box 279 Cumberland B.C.” it also states that the profits were sent to the KMT Party. This book was found in an old Chinatown building that once stood in Cumberland, B.C.

Chee Kung Tong Chinese Free Mason

Chinese Calligraphy Scroll Depicting Scene from “Shui Hu Zhuan”

• CA CUMB CUMB_980.530
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The scene is translated water margin. “Shui Hu Zhuan” is considered to be one of the 4 great novels of Chinese literature; the men depicted are members of the 108 stars of destiny, the main characters of the novel.

Chinese Ceremonial Paper Money

• CA CUMB CUMB_985.042.001
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This ceremonial money was used in funeral processions and graveside ceremonies.

Chinese Nationalist League Letter on the Leagues Letterhead.

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.020.034
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This is an informational booklet for members of the Nationalist Movement. It contains vows for members and instructions for Chiang Kai Shek, as well as a message from Dr. Sun Yat Sen.

Chinese Nationalist League

Chinese bible from Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. by Mr. Low C. Yin

• CA CUMB CUMB_980.815.001
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• [1906 or 1895]

This bible was used in the Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. in 1906 by Mr. Low C. Yin.; 1906 or 1895

Mr. Low C. Yin

Drawing by Dave Deans, of Chinese Gentleman Walking with Two Canes in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_2000.020.001
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• 1968

This drawing is titled "Cumberland Legacy" ; it is of one of the last few residents of Chinatown in Cumberland B.C.

Dave Deans

Embroidered Symbol of the Dart Coon Club by Mrs. Mah

• CA CUMB CUMB_985.041.001
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• 1932

Bead embroidered symbol of the Dart Coon Club. It was presented in 1932 on the 5th anniversary of the club by Mah Lip Sui and his wife Lily (sir name Ho Yuet Hing). The work was specially made by Mrs. Mah for the anniversary.

Mrs Mah

Framed Congratulatory Citation from the Chinese Masonic Lodge in Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_987.078.002
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The citation is from the Chinese Masonic Lodge in Cumberland B.C. It was from the Port Alberni club members congratulating Cumberland’s club members on a club project completed in Cumberland B.C’s Chinatown.

Chinese Masonic Lodge

Framed Parchment with Chinese Calligraphy Commemorating the Grand Opening of the Dart Coon Club in Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.073.001
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The calligraphy on this parchment is commemorating the grand opening of the Dart Coon Club, that was located in Cumberland B.C. The Dart Coon Club was a 3 story building that would take in unemployed and loneless laborers who would pay a debt once...

Dart Coon Club

Income Calculation Book and Letter from Buddhist Temple and Gambling Hall in Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.106.001
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The book calculating income and expenses for each month (January –December 1929)(A) is likely from the Buddhist Temple that was in Chinatown in Cumberland B.C. The letter (inside of book) and book (B-H) was found in an old Chinatown Building, als...

Lighting Bill from Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. Ltd, Cumberland B.C. 1922

• CA CUMB CUMB_2007.048.004
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• 1922-11-20-1922-12-22

This lighting bill is from Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. Ltd on China Street, Cumberland B.C. for $3446; account Number 500; Date: November, 20, 1922 –December, 22, 1922.

Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. Ltd

Lighting Bill from Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. Ltd, Cumberland B.C. 1922

• CA CUMB CUMB_2007.048.005
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• 1922-11-20-1922-12-22

This lighting bill from Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. Ltd on China Street, Cumberland B.C. is for $230; account Number 626; Date: November, 20, 1922 –December, 22, 1922.

Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. Ltd