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Children’s Practice Reading Book with Illustrations
This book was used to help children practice reading Chinese; the book has no specific story.
Chinese Bible from The Christian Literature Society for China
“Wlan Kwoh Kung Pao: A review of the times, new series by Rev. D Macgillivary, acting editor.” Published by: The Christian Literature Society for China (formerly Society for the Diffusion of Christian and General Knowledge Among the Chinese.” Prin...
Rev. D. Macgillivary
Chinese Book Used in the School in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
This book was once used in a school in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Chinese Book Used in the School in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
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.
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”
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
This ceremonial money was used in funeral processions and graveside ceremonies.
Chinese Five Thousand Dollar Bill
The bill is for five thousand dollars: #7L 626133.
Chinese Nationalist League Letter on the Leagues Letterhead.
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 New Testament Bible Published by Shanghai Big American Bible Society
This Bible was published in 1901 by Shanghai Big American Bible Society.
Shanghai Big American Bible Society
This item was used to practice writing Chinese Characters.
Chinese bible from Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. by Mr. Low C. Yin
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.
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
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
Envelope From Hung Fung Wing Kee Store in Cumberland B.C.
The stamp on this envelope reads: “Hung Fung Wing Kee, Imports of Groceries, Fancy Goods, Etc. Box 187, Cumberland B.C. “
Hung Fung Wing Kee
Envelope with Seal for Medicinal Herbs
This envelope was likely used to hold medicinal herbs.
Framed Congratulatory Citation from the Chinese Masonic Lodge in Cumberland B.C.
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
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
Hell Bank Notes -Ceremonial Monies
These paper monies are called “Hell Bank Notes,” and amount to $50,000,000 each- only to be used in Hell . Ceremonial monies of this kind are still in use today. Photograph shows front and back.
Income Calculation Book and Letter from Buddhist Temple and Gambling Hall in Cumberland B.C.
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...
This letter is addressed to Mr. H.V. McRae from F.W. Taylor of the Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration, regarding his request for a replacement immigration certificate for his friend. Date: March 4, 1950.
H.V. McRae
Lighting Bill from Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. Ltd, Cumberland B.C. 1922
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