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.

Prepared by the Christian Literature Society for the China Sunday School Union in Shanghai. Photographed: front cover; translation available upon request.

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 as other signatures that are not legible.

Not yet translated; Photographed: letter side.

All of the pieces are ceremonial except for one central Chinese character which means “longevity” (silver or money). Photographed: 985.038.003 C

These candles were used for ceremonies; two at one time would be burned.

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

This map shows Dunsmuir Avenue, through Camp Road as well as house locations. Wellington Collieries Railway, Chinatown Streets, and housing sites are also visible.

1930's style dress that was worn by Mae Leung's Mother - Mary Lee Wong of Halifax N.S.

A black and white Christmas card. A Chinese man standing alongside a waterfall. Right side of cardboard reads: "1941, Best Wishes for a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year...", with designs, star and flowers. Reverse side reads: "Trouist, Trorist, Colnf (?) 204Main St. Vancouver. Belmont Confection, 999 Granville St. Vancouver, B.C., Holy Ladge Grocery, 1254 Mavie St., 105 Lardova(?) St., Van, By Columbia Conf. 292 Calumbia St. Van" Dimensions: 5.1 cm x 7.5 cm. Back of card has addresses of several businesses in Vancouver: Tourist Confectionary 204 Main Street; Belmont Confection 999 Granville Street; Holly Lodge Grocery 1254 Davie Street and 105 Cordova Street, and Columbia Confectionary 292 Columbia Street.

1948 Chinese directory of Vancouver, Okanagan, and New Westminster.

This magazine is Issue 290 of the 7th year. There is an ad for Calgan dental cream on the back cover.

1960 Chinese directory of Vancouver, and New Westminster B.C. Mainland edition.

This is a 1965 calendar from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

1965-1966 Chinese yearbook B.C Mainland Edition. Chinese and Japanese Business Firms, Historic Facts, and Important Information etc. Published by Chinese Canadian Press (Formerly Chinese-Canadian Publishing Co.)

The first bill’s serial number is: #014836. The second bill’s serial number is: #014837.

Envelope (B) is from Hong Kong and addressed to Hwang Je-Syen from Hwang Ren-II; letter (A) stating that the sender received money from Je-Syen and that “Your family is fine, so don’t worry about it.”; envelope C is addressed to “Sing Shun & Co. PO Box 183, Cumberland B.C. from “Wing Shing in Hong Kong; Cumberland B.C. postage stamp on the back. Date: May 1930; Photographed: 983.025.002 A (letter); Full translation available.

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).

This item originated in Quesnel Forks B.C. Its use is unknown.