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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 m...
Dr. Robert Lawrence
1921 Insurance Map of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. Updated to 1940
This map shows Dunsmuir Avenue, through Camp Road as well as house locations. Wellington Collieries Railway, Chinatown Streets, and housing sites are also visible.
Beanie Owned by Hor Sue Mah ''Jumbo'' of Jumbo's Cabin in Chinatown Cumberland
This beanie was owned by Hor Sue Mah or “jumbo” of Cumberland's Chinatown. The beanie was found inside his cabin ("Jumbo's Cabin") in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Jumbo
Bill from Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. to The Chinese Nationalist League
This bill was sent from Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. to the Chinese Nationalist League. Date: April, 28, 1930 –May, 28, 1930.
Chinese Nationalist League
Bill from Cumberland Waterworks Co. to the Chinese Nationalist League.
A bill from the Cumberland and Union Waterworks Co. Ltd. To the Chinese Nationalist League; date April, 15, 1930 - May, 15, 1930.
Cumberland Electric Lighting & Water Works C., Ltd.
This item was found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Blue and White Teapot from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
This teapot is originally from the Dart Coon Club in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Dart Coon Club
Booklet of The Nationalist League Policy
This booklet contains the policy of The Nationalist League; full translation available (Translated by: Sen-Shou Lin June, 4th, 1988)
The Nationalist League
This spoon is from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Certificate Found in Cumberland B.C's Chinatown
Found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Translation for 982.020.029 A: “Certificate of appointment: Now Mr. Hwang Long-Bal is the alternative executive (?). He should keep his promise to work with the party and follow the lows of the party. Affiliated Ju-Chung Book Store, Cumberland Chi...
Hwang Long-Bal
Collection of Small Opium Bottles from Mine Site in Cumberland B.C.
These bottles were recovered from an old mining site in Cumberland B.C. They were in the ground under a foot of mud. It is believed that these bottles contained opium for Chinese miners. Note the presentation of the corks. Some of the bottles of c...
Dalphne Joyce Mulholland
Embroidered Table Runner from Jumbo's Cabin
This item is from Jumbo’s Cabin in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. Jumbo (Hor Sue Mah) was one of the last residents of Cumberland’s Chinatown; his cabin is the last remaining structure.
Jumbo
Envelope Addressed to Wong Poy from Provincial Assessor
This envelope is from the Provincial Assessor and was addressed to Wong Poy of Cumberland B.C. CK No.263.
Wong Poy
Folded Chinese Document on Red Paper
Income Tax Return for “Wong Poy” Canadian Collieries Driver
This is an income tax return from 1931 for Wong Poy from the Canadian Collieries Ltd.
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
Large Whisk From Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.