Chinese Canadian Artifacts Project

Watercolor Painting of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C 1966 by Mary Sutherland

CA CUMB CUMB_980.800.002
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1966

This painting is titled “Chinatown, Cumberland 1966.”

Mary Sutherland

Unidentified Man with Mah Wing Wee in Front of a Chinese Fancy Pastry Show in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_991.052.023
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[ca. 1964?]

One of the people identified in this photo is Mah Wing Wee the other is unidentified.

Chinatown in Cumberland B.C. Showing Mah Kim’s Store, and Buildings Belonging to Wong Suey and “Slugger”

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1960

The buildings in this photo are: Mah Kim’s store that was later a gambling hall (right); the middle building belonged to Wong Suey, and the building behind the car belonged to “Slugger.”

Four Buildings in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

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[ca. 196-]

The Lowe family lived in the largest building featured in this photo. Date: ca. early 1960's.

Four Buildings in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_991.052.020
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[ca. 196-]

The Lowe family lived in the largest building featured in this photo. Date: ca. early 1960's.

Chinatown in Cumberland B.C. with No. 3 Mine in the Background

CA CUMB CUMB_991.048.001
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1910

Starting in 1888 the mines in Cumberland B.C. had a large number of Chinese workers. An area of swamp land was set aside for Cumberland’s Chinatown, which was a thriving community and an organized, self-contained business centre. Chinatown began t...

View on Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. at the Corner of Shan-Gai and Ha Gai

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1967

This photo was taken before the remains Chinatown were destroyed in 1968.

Old House in Chinatown Starting to Deteriorate

CA CUMB CUMB_989.081.027
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[ca. 196-]

Taken in the winter just before Cumberland’s Chinatown was demolished. Date: ca. 1960's.

Dr. Robert Lawrence

CA CUMB CUMB_989.034.003
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1890-1900

Portrait of Dr. Robert Lawrence.

Letter from Canadian Department of Citizenship Immigration Regarding Replacement Immigration Certificate

CA CUMB CUMB_988.020.010
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1950-03-04

This letter is addressed to Mr. H.V. McRae from F.W. Taylor of the Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration, regarding his request for a replacement immigration certificate for his friend. Date: March 4, 1950.

H.V. McRae

Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. 1964

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1964

Mrs. Mah Gin Quoon and Mrs. Tso Loy with Jumbo’s Cabin in the background

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1964

The people identified in this photo are: Mrs. Mah Gin Quoon and Mrs. Tso Loy (who was the mother of John and Tom Tso, as well as Dorothy Wong and Ada Pon).

Chinese Man with a Toque in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_987.077.006
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1964

The name of the man in this photo is unknown; it is known however that he loaded coal on board freighters in Union Bay B.C.

Yee Kee and Chun Gnoo Sitting Outside of a Small Building in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_987.077.005
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1964

The people identified in this photo are Yee Kee, and ex logger that cut timber for the mines (Left), and Chun Gnoo an ex miner (Right).

Jumbo’s Cabin in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_987.077.004
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1964

Jumbo’s Cabin is named after its owner Hor Sue Mah who was known as “Jumbo.” It is the last remaining structure from Cumberland’s Chinatown.

Wong Say Shew, a Market Gardener Carrying Sacks on a Pole

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1964

The person identified in this photo is Wong Say Shew, who was a market gardener that sold produce in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island B.C.

Jung Shue in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_987.077.002
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1964

The person identified in this photo is Jung Shue of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.; he was a gardener for Mrs. Layland’s yard which is now the site of the Cumberland Museum and Archives.