A: envelope is from Hong On Tai Jan Co. Sam Hop Toy Sun, in Canton China; it is addressed to Foo Yuen Co. in Cumberland B.C. B: envelope is addressed to Hwang Je-Syen in Cumberland B.C. from his Mother; C: letter is to Hwang Je-Syen from his Mother mentioning Jang-Li (full translation available); D: letter is a fee statement from Lu-Fong Co. to Hwang Pal-Gwang. Date: August 6, 1929; Photographed: 982.020.024 C (letter); (Translated by: Sen-Shou Lin June, 4th, 1988).

The headline of this article discusses the tension between Taiwan and China.

Given as a gift from China to Charles Lawrence as an appreciation for his financial donation.

This table runner was a gift of appreciation from China to Charles Lawrence of Cumberland B.C. for his donation of money. It reads: "Chin Ju Shin Ae Won."

This tapestry was gifted to Dr. Robert Lawrence in appreciation for his services to the Chinese community in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. He was given this gift when he moved to Vancouver B.C. -The Chinese Community in Cumberland had this tapestry made in China for $500.00. Dr. Robert Lawrence was the first doctor in the Cumberland area and he was also the treasurer of the original hospital board. Dr. Lawrence served the Cumberland miners from 1890-1900.

This tapestry was gifted to Dr. Robert Lawrence in appreciation for his services to the Chinese community in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. He was given this gift when he moved to Vancouver B.C. -The Chinese Community in Cumberland had this tapestry made in China for $500.00. Dr. Robert Lawrence was the first doctor in the Cumberland area and he was also the treasurer of the original hospital board. Dr. Lawrence served the Cumberland miners from 1890-1900.

Two utilitarian brick buildings. Inscription reads: "Chinese quarters".

Chinese man carrying a yoked load on his shoulder. He is walking along a beach, boats are pulled up on shore.

Photo of two Oriental boys dressed in ethnic clothing with head coverings. They are sitting on wooden chairs and their feet are on a animal fur rug. An oriental screen is in the background.

Chinese man carrying a yoked load on his shoulder. He is walking along a beach. Boats are pulled up on the shore.

Four Chinese women, the two younger women standing on either side of the two older ones, who are seated, in front of a brick wall, whick has a light coloured cloth directly behind them. They are wearing Chinese outfits and the women seated to the right appears to be holding a feather fan. The two younger women are each holding an unbrella. The older woman on the left appears to have had her feet bound.

Four Chinese women, the two younger women standing on either side of the two older ones, who are seated, in front of a brick wall, whick has a light coloured cloth directly behind them. They are wearing Chinese outfits and the women seated to the right appears to be holding a feather fan. The two younger women are each holding an unbrella. The older woman on the left appears to have had her feet bound.

A Chinese boy standing in front of a brick wall. He is holding an umbrella in his right hand and is wearing a military style car, white top, white pants and slip on shoes. To his right is a white cloth drop sheet.

A Chinese man standing in front of a white cloth backdrop on a brick wall. He is wearing a dark Chinese top and pants.

A Chinese man seated on a wooden chair with a table covered with a striped blanket to his left and brick buildings in the background. He is wearing a cap, white top, dark pants, and slippers. He is holding a book in his left hand and what appears to be a long candle in his right hand. On the table appears to be a rice bowl on top of a saucer and a stack of books. This appears to be taken in China.

Four Chinese women, the two younger women standing on either side of the two older ones, who are seated, in front of a brick wall, whick has a light coloured cloth directly behind them. They are wearing Chinese outfits and the women seated to the right appears to be holding a feather fan. The two younger women are each holding an unbrella. The older woman on the left appears to have had her feet bound.

The stamp on this envelope reads: “Hung Fung Wing Kee, Imports of Groceries, Fancy Goods, Etc. Box 187, Cumberland B.C. “

The 27th year (1938) gold loan of the Republic of China.

The envelope was sent from Canton, China to Cumberland B.C.;the envelope has writing on the inside; the letter is not yet translated; Photographed: 2007.027.033 B (letter).

The Pamphlet includes daily rules and guides to good Christian living; written by J. R. Jaffray and published by Preaching Bookstore, Ujo City, Gwangsi Province, China. A full translation of this pamphlet is available.

Note from Lu-Fong Co. to Hwang Pal-Gwang; (Translated by: Sen-Shou Lin June, 4th, 1988).

This item is a New Year greeting card from Mr. Hwang Li-Yen and Mrs. Whang Mai-Syen; the card reads “Hong On Tai Jan Som Hop Toy Sun, Canton, China.” ; the alternate side reads “Hong Tai Inn, Canton, China.”

Letter from Son (China) to Father (Cumberland B.C.)