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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...
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
Chinese Ceremonial Paper Money
This ceremonial money was used in funeral processions and graveside ceremonies.
Translated it reads: "whatever you do please give others a chance then the world will be a happy place."
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
Calligraphy Scroll Commemorating Romance Between Two Lovers by Artist Dai Hong Tzu
This set commemorates the romance between 2 lovers; it was likely given as a wedding gift.
Dai Hong Tzu
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
Collection of Papers Relating to Mr. Lap Yuen Sew
Mr. Lap Yuen Sew was a miner in Cumberland B.C. Items included in this collection: Letter from Canadian Citizenship Act; Letter from Ottawa regarding citizenship; blank form from Canadian Citizenship Act; filled out notice of hearing from Canadian...
Mr. Lap Yuen Sew
Written Essay on Topics Relating to Cumberland, B.C., Chinatown, Chinese Culture, and Mining
This essay is on various topics including: coal mining, the Chinese Cemetery, Chinese New Year, a description of the game “Fan Tan,” a history of Cumberland B.C. , a list of Chinatown stories, short biographies of Mr. Hock Shun Low and Mr. Man Tom...
Chinese Stomach and Spleen Medicine Instructions
The medicine discussed is for regulating the function of the stomach and spleen.
Old Age Pension Board Letter to Mrs. Tom Tso
This is an Old Age Pension board letter to Mrs. Tom Tso, replying to Mah Jim about an immigration certificate. The letter was found in Chinatown, Ottawa, Ontario in 1960.
Mrs. Tom Tso
Mrs. Finch at the Wedding of Archie and May Chow
The people identified in this photo are: (L to R) Mrs. Chow Chee, Mrs. Mah, Mrs. Finch, Bessy/ Matthew, Mrs. Chow, Mrs. Lowe, Audrey (child), Lucy, Mrs. Tso, Mrs. Chow Ling, Mrs. Mah, Mrs. Wong, and Fanny Wong.
Group Photo of Mrs. Tso, Mrs. Wong, Mrs. Mah, and Mrs. Finch
The people identified in this photo are: Mrs. Tso, Mrs. Wong, Mrs. Mah, and Mrs. Finch.
Johnson's Bottle from Cumberland Chinatown
Recovered from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. Bottle reads: “Johnson, Liverpool, Trade Mark Registered” with a picture of a compass symbol.
Iron from Chinatown Laundry in Chinatown in Cumberland B.C.
Found in Chinatown Cumberland B.C. This item was used in the Laundry in Cumberland's Chinatown "#18".
Wooden Comb from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Wooden Comb with Ivory Ends from Chinatown Church in Cumberland B.C.
Found in a church in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Porcelain Tea Pot with Floral and Bird Pattern
From Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Brass Ladle from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
