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Book from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. Calculating Expenses and Income
A: is a book calculating income and expenses for each month of the year (1929), it was likely from the Buddhist Temple that once stood in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. B-H: is a letter inside of the book which was found in an old building (possibly t...
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
“The Works of Menicus,” “The Great Learning,” and “Confucian Analects” Book Signed by Various People
This book is in English as well as Chinese; it is signed by various people between 1901-1911; the names and signatures read: Chow Wing Yick 1911, David Chow, David W. Chow 645 Main St. Cumberland B.C., Mrs. B.W. Chow 1911, Cumberland B.C., as well...
Chow
Book Teaching Confucian Ideology to Youth
This book was used to teach Confucian ideology to the youth.
Money Wire Receipt of $300 from Cumberland B.C. to Hong Kong
Date: December 18, 1958; Photographed: Interior.
Bank of China
Wellington Colliery Railway Customs Report from 1925
This is a customs Report/ Receipt form the Wellington Colliery Railway Company; there are some Chinese characters on the back; Date: December, 7, 1925.
Wellington Colliery Railway Company
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
Lighting Bill from Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. Ltd, Cumberland B.C. 1922
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
Original Conveyance Deed from the E&N Railway and Map of Chinese Cemetery (Cumberland B.C)
A: The original conveyance (deed) from the E &N Railway; September, 21, 1897 and notary signed on October, 4, 1897B: A map of the Chinese cemetery made with ink on fabric that reads: “Comox District Lot 1 of Section 25, 2 Acres More or Less”; ...
E&N Railway
This issue of Sing Tao Daily ( Chinese language newspaper, Vancouver B.C.) dated June, 18,2015; includes an article by James Fung (Assignment Editor) regarding MLA Teresa Wat’s (Canada International Trade and Multiculturalism) visit to Cumberlan...
Sing Tao Daily
Framed Painting of Jumbo's Cabin
Jumbo's Cabin is the last remaining structure from Cumberland B.C's Chinatown, it has been moved from its original location.
The poem translates to: "always be kind and hospitable. It lays a good foundation for your heirs in the future."
Translated it reads: "whatever you do please give others a chance then the world will be a happy place."
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 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
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
Piece of Paper with Chinese Character
"Made in China" stamp on front with Chinese character.
Pictured of Chinese Heroes of Pre- Communist Revolution from a School at Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
This picture hung in the school of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. The figure on the top, left is Confucius.
The writing inside of the book reads “add, subtract, divide, multiply.”
Calligraphy Scroll by Artist Dai Hong Tzu
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, Commissioned by Man Li
This scroll was commissioned by Man Li.
Man Li
Calligraphy Scroll for a New Business by Artist Lu Wei Qing
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