"Little Dan" Wong (who was 1.21 m in height) in the Barkerville Post Office; circa 1920. He walked to Barkerville in 1885 and died there in 1931.

• CA Barkerville Historic Town BARK_1979.0058.0166
• Pièce

Dan Wong, sitting in front of bookcase. Books and other objects in the background. This photo taken in B'ville Post office approx. 1920.

"New Canadians" on the Quesnel Courthouse steps after casting their first votes in a Cariboo by-election, back row, left to right: Anne Hoy, Rose Hoy, C. D. Hoy and Chas. Keen. Front row, left to right: Yvonne Hoy, Lona Hoy and Mrs. Chas. Keen; 1948.

• CA Barkerville Historic Town BARK_1990.0003.1068
• Pièce

Five Chinese women and two Chinese men standing on the steps of the Quesnel Court House. Four of the women could possibly be C. D. Hoy's daughters and C. D. Hoy is standing at the back. See also P 2087, P 2089, P 2090. The other genlteman is ...

Hoy, C. D. (?)

"New Canadians" on the Quesnel Courthouse steps after casting their first votes in a Cariboo by-election, back row, left to right: Anne Hoy, Rose Hoy, C. D. Hoy and Chas. Keen. Front row, left to right: Yvonne Hoy, Lona Hoy and Mrs. Chas. Keen; 1948.

• CA Barkerville Historic Town BARK_1990.0003.1067
• Pièce

Five Chinese women and two Chinese men standing on the steps of the Quesnel Court House. Four of the women could possibly be C. D. Hoy's daughters and C. D. Hoy is standing at the back. See also P 2088, P 2089, P 2090. The other man is either...

Hoy, C. D. (?)

"New Canadians" on the Quesnel Courthouse steps after casting their first votes in a Cariboo by-election, back row, left to right: Anne Hoy, Rose Hoy, C. D. Hoy and Chas. Keen. Front row, left to right: Yvonne Hoy, Lona Hoy and Mrs. Chas. Keen; 1948.

• CA Barkerville Historic Town BARK_1990.0003.1069
• Pièce

Five Chinese women and two Chinese men standing on the steps of the Quesnel Court House. Four of the women could possibly be C. D. Hoy's daughters and C. D. Hoy is standing at the back. See also P 2087, P 2088, P 2090. Other gentleman is eith...

Hoy, C. D. (?)

"New Canadians" on the Quesnel Courthouse steps after casting their first votes in a Cariboo by-election, back row, left to right: Anne Hoy, Rose Hoy, C. D. Hoy and Chas. Keen. Front row, left to right: Yvonne Hoy, Lona Hoy and Mrs. Chas. Keen; 1948.

• CA Barkerville Historic Town BARK_1990.0003.1070
• Pièce

Five Chinese women and two Chinese men standing on the steps of the Quesnel Court House. Four of the women could possibly be C. D. Hoy's daughters and C. D. Hoy is standing at the back. See also P 2087, P 2088, P 2089. Lorna Townsend Identifi...

Hoy, C. D. (?)

"Si Dam Yau" 50 Percent Snake Bile Medicine Box

• CA CUMB CUMB_993.023.083
• Pièce

This box has Chinese characters as well as English instructions pasted onto the box reading: "Si dam yau" “50% snake bile” and “50% pok mo.”

''Bourne Denby'' Jug with Pouring Spout

• CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.083
• Pièce

This jug is marked “Bourne Denby.”

Bourne Denby

''Ka chuen au'' Medicine Bottle

• CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.262
• Pièce

This bottle has Chinese symbols on the side as well as “Ka Cuen Au.” It once contained a medicine used to treat skin irritations.

''Magic Tonic'' Bottle

• CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.263
• Pièce

This bottle once contained liquid medicine called “Magic Tonic.”

''Po Sam On Oil'' Box

• CA CUMB CUMB_995.027.003
• Pièce

This box once contained “Po Sum On” oil. There are a set of instructions inside of the box.

''Robert Lawrence'' Tapestry

• CA CUMB CUMB_989.034.001
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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

''Rose Beancurd'' Bottle

• CA CUMB CUMB_993.023.013
• Pièce

There are raised Chinese characters on 3 sides. The bottle reads: “rose beancurd – made in China.”

''Vatt and Co.'' Jug with Pouring Spout

• CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.084
• Pièce

This jug is marked “Vatt and Co.” as well as "Notts"

Vatt and Co.

1 Letter on Inside of Envelope

• CA CUMB CUMB_2007.027.031
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Not yet translated; Photographed: letter side.

10 Pieces of Ceremonial Chinese Money

• CA CUMB CUMB_985.038.003
• Pièce

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

13 Vinyl Records

• CA CUMB CUMB_2007.025.003a-m
• Pièce

17 Red Ceremonial Candles

• CA CUMB CUMB_985.038.025
• Pièce

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

17 Wooden Domino Pieces

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.003.001A-Q
• Pièce

1897 Chinese Bible from Church in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_996.013.001
• Pièce
• 1897

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

1921 Insurance Map of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. Updated to 1940

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.146
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• [ca. 1921-1940]

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

1926 Class Photo of Division 6.

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.127.020
• Pièce
• 1926

1930's Dress Worn by May Lee Wong

• CA CUMB CUMB_984.014.003
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• [ca.193-]

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

Mae Leung