Ladner, Leon Johnson, 1884-1978
Leon Ladner fonds. - 1915-1969.
3.7 m of textual records.
4 maps.
Leon Ladner was born in Ladner, B.C. He was educated in New Westminster and then attended the University of Toronto, where he received his B.A. in 1907 and LL.B. in 1909. He was admitted to the B.C. bar in 1910. Ladner was elected to the House of Commons as Liberal-Conservative member for Vancouver South in 1921, 1925 and 1926. Ladner returned to private law practice in 1930, founding Ladner, Carmichael & Downs. In the 1950s Ladner was involved in the debate over the potential diversion of the Columbia River and in 1957 he was appointed to the Royal Commission on Energy. An original member of the Convocation of the University of British Columbia held in Victoria in 1912, Ladner became an active supporter of the institution. He provided the funds to build the Clock Tower (1969) and endowed scholarships.
The fonds consists of correspondence, speeches, clippings, briefs and submissions, pamphlets, maps, addresses, copies of legislation, personal notes, memorabilia and subject files (1915-1969). The majority of the fonds focuses on Ladner's involvement with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, Columbia River Power and the Royal Commission on Energy (1950-1969).
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Ladner, Thomas Ellis, b. 1836
Thomas Ladner fonds. - 1892-1896.
5 cm of textual records.
Thomas Ladner was born in Cornwall, England. He went to California in 1852, where he worked in mining and trading for six years and then travelled to B.C. in 1858. Ladner settled with his brother, W.H. Ladner, at Ladner's Landing, named for them because they were the first settlers south of the Fraser River below New Westminster. Ladner became involved in the farming and fish canning industries, most notably in the building of the Delta Salmon Cannery at Ladner's Landing and the Wellington Packing Company at Canoe Pass.
The fonds consists of a letter book (outgoing) pertaining to Ladner's activities as a manager of the Wellington Packing Company at Canoe Pass near Ladner on the Fraser River (1892-1896).
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Lamb Lumber Company
Lamb Lumber Company fonds. - 1912-1963.
20 cm of textual records.
Lamb Lumber Company Ltd. was incorporated in Vancouver in 1912 and was liquidated in 1960. Thomas A. Lamb and family owned and operated the company throughout its life. The Lamb Investment Company Ltd., also owned by the Lamb family of Vancouver, was incorporated by Thomas A. Lamb and John B. Lamb in 1928 and was still in existence in 1963 when Thomas Lamb died.
The fonds consists of two minute books for the Lamb Lumber Company, 1912-1960, and one minute book for the Lamb Investment Company, 1928-1963.
Lane, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Lane fonds. - 1979-1982.
2.4 m of textual records.
Elizabeth Lane was educated at the University of British Columbia and has long been active in community arts organizations. She is former president of the Canadian Conference of the Arts (1976-1978), Community Arts Council of Vancouver and the Vancouver Museums Association. She also served as the first chair of the B.C. Arts Board. Among other distinctions, Lane also became Chairman of the Commission's Advisory Committee on Culture and Communications. Established in 1980, the Federal Cultural Policy Review Committee evolved out of the Advisory Committee on Cultural Policy (1979).
The fonds consists of materials pertaining to the activities of the Advisory Committee on Cultural Policy and the Federal Cultural Policy Review Committee. Included are briefs, files, press clippings and committee publications.
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Lane, Neil Patrick, 1939-
Patrick Lane fonds. - 1958-1977.
2.2 m of textual records.
15 photographs.
81 drawings.
Patrick Lane was born in a Kootenay mountain town, Sheep Creek. He moved to Vancouver after the death of his brother Red Lane in 1964. He began Very Stone House Press with Bill Bisset and a group of others in 1964 and then moved to Trumansburg, New York in 1969 to work on the New American and Canadian Poetry periodical. Lane has conducted numerous poetry readings throughout Canada and the United States and has been recognized with Canada Council Awards and grants as well as Ontario Arts Council Awards. In 1972 Lane was awarded the York University Poetry Award for his book Mountain Oysters.
The fonds consists of incoming and outgoing letters (1958-1976), including letters from well-known Canadian poets, as well as incoming greeting cards (undated), financial records, and memorabilia. Included also are manuscripts of poetry, prose (titled and untitled short stories), prose poetry, an unfinished and untitled novel, essays, plays and printed poetry. The fonds also includes a 1971 notebook, notes, reviews (1970-1977), photographs, drawings and printed material.
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Lane, William Douglas
William Lane fonds. - 1843-1875.
58.5 cm of textual records.
William Lane joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1843 as an apprentice steward. He worked at Fort Garry from 1843 to 1875.
The fonds consists of correspondence, business documents, and miscellany (1843-1875) from the Fort Garry Hudson's Bay Post, which focuses primarily on the business conducted at the fort, such as trading and organizing supply trips to other posts.
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Langley Family
Langley family fonds. - 1891-1951.
13 cm of textual records.
60 photographs.
John Langley married Edith Kidner in England in 1879. In 1888 they moved to Port Arthur, Ontario where they and their two daughters, Celia and Winnie, lived for a few years. In 1891 the family moved to B.C. where Langley worked as a farmer in the Abbotsford area until his death in 1919.
The fonds consists of personal and family records including letters (1891-1907), postcards (1905-1951), sixty photographs, household accounts (1920-1924), diaries (1915-1916) and documents relating to various activities of the Langley family.
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Lauk, Gary Vernon
Gary Lauk fonds. - 1973-1985.
12 m of textual records.
Gary Lauk was first elected to the B.C. Legislature as a New Democratic Party representative for Vancouver Centre in 1972. In 1973 he became Minister of Industrial Development, Trade and Commerce and created the B.C. Development Corporation prior to being appointed Minister of Mines and Petroleum Resources in 1975. Lauk was re-elected in 1975 and 1979 and acted as education critic for the N.D.P.
The fonds consists material pertaining to Lauk's term of office as a cabinet minister and as M.L.A. for Vancouver Centre. Included are ministerial and personal files, papers, memoranda and documents generated by Lauk and his Executive Assistants, Eric Green and Albert Mellul (1973-1975) and office files (1979-1982, 1984-1985) as well as correspondence files of his predecessor as Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Nick Nimsick (1972/73).
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Leathart, James
James Leathart fonds. - 1853-1896.
13 cm of textual records.
James Leathart and his wife were leading patrons of the Pre-Raphaelites. They were influenced to collect Pre-Raphaelite paintings by William Bell Scott who was the director of the Newcastle School of Design (1943-1864).
The fonds consists of approximately 400 incoming letters from the Pre-Raphaelites
(such as Ford Madox Brown, William Bell Scott, and D.G. Rossetti) and other nineteenth
century artists to James Leathart and his wife.
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Lee Family
Lee family fonds. - 1895-1933.
2 m of textual records.
After emigrating from China in 1892, Lee Thung (1878-1951) secured his first job as kitchen help in Victoria's Empress Hotel. He later moved to Vancouver and became one of the most prominent Chinese businessmen in the community. He founded the Lee Yun Company, acquired considerable real estate holdings and constructed a number of Chinatown buildings. Lee Thung also contracted with the fishing industry in the province to provide Chinese labour to the canneries. His son, Lee Kepment, became principal manager of the business until its demise in the late 1920s. After serving as a court interpreter, he became manager of Kam Yen Jan Sausage Company in the early 1930s. He was also prominent in Chinese Liberal politics.
The fonds consists of correspondence (1895-1933) and financial records (1913/14, 1921) which document the business activities of the Lee family, most notably Lee Thung and his son Lee Kepment.
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Leidy, George W.
George Leidy fonds. - 1910-1930.
7 cm of textual records.
George Leidy was a member of the Native Sons of Canada organization.
The fonds consists of union membership cards, government documents, union constitutions and rule booklets and a Native Sons of Canada membership card and circulars (1916-1924). Records pertaining to the Native Sons of Canada (Vancouver Assembly) include union newspapers, subscriptions, financial records and personal and labour related correspondence. The fonds also includes the immigration papers (written in Polish) of a young man and ephemeral material dealing with left-wing politics.
Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation
Koerner Foundation fonds. - 1955-1979.
13.2 m of textual records.
The Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation was established in 1955 by philanthropist Leon Koerner in his name and that of his late wife Thea Koerner. Leon Koerner came to Vancouver in 1938 and embarked on a career in the lumber industry. The Koerner Foundation began with a one million dollar endowment with a mandate to fund projects in the fields of cultural and creative activities, health and welfare and higher education.
The fonds consists of records chronicling the development of the Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation from 1955 to 1979. It includes applications, reports and related correspondence pertaining to the Foundation's activities.
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Letson and Burpee (Firm)
Letson and Burpee Ltd. fonds. - 1893, 1955.
13 cm of textual records.
5 photographs.
The firm of Letson & Burpee was established in New Westminster but moved to Vancouver in 1895. The company produced equipment for the Pacific Coast canning industry, but during World War II re-tooled for the manufacture of anchor windlasses and mine sweeping winches for Canada's marine services. G.M. Letson held various positions in the company including President and Chairman of the Board.
The fonds consists of material relating to the business activities of Letson & Burpee, Ltd., machinery manufacturers and founders. It includes ten printed catalogues, correspondence (1893), and photographs and clippings pertaining to the machinery industry including detailed descriptions of canning machinery.
Lidster, Hugh Norman, b. 1888
Hugh Lidster fonds. - 1902-1964.
6.5 cm of textual records.
Hugh Lidster was born in Lancashire, England and came to British Columbia with his family in 1902. He became a library trustee and involved himself in the municipal affairs of New Westminster. In 1925 Lidster was appointed chairman of the Library Committee and served on the Board of Trustees until 1960. In 1961 he became chairman of the board. Lidster was a member of the B.C. Public Library Commission for 33 years.
The fonds consists of reminiscences, clippings, letters and poetry.
Lindfors, Matthew Matson, d. 1971
Matthew Lindfors fonds. - 1927-1971.
1.2 m of textual records.
116 photographs.
In 1927 Matthew Lindfors opened the Scandinavian School of English; then from 1939-1954, he operated the Scandinavian film service. In 1951 he founded the Swedish Cultural Society. He also served as correspondent for the Canadian International Service of the C.B.C. from 1947 to 1959 and editor of the Swedish Press from 1933 until his death in 1971.
The fonds consists of correspondence, speeches, manuscripts, publicity material and photographs.
Literary Storefront
Literary Storefront fonds. - 1977-1986.
2.7 m of textual records.
8 sound cassettes.
10 photographs.
The Literary Storefront was established in Vancouver in 1978 as a drop-in centre for West Coast and Canadian literati. Under the direction of Mona Fertig, its founder, then later Tom Ilves and Wayne Holder, the non-profit society conducted readings, held workshops, lent books, offered courses and manuscript assessment services and published the work of local writers in several publications: The Literary Storefront Newsletter, the Birthday Book, Vancouver Literary News and Arts Guide.
The fonds consists of financial records, correspondence, sound recordings, photographs, subject files and related printed material pertaining to their activities such as workshops, readings, fundraising, and publishing. Most of the files relate to general administration, funding, publications and author subject files that include unpublished manuscripts.
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Lougheed, Nelson Seymour, b. 1882
Nelson Lougheed fonds. - 1910-1954.
19.5 cm of textual records.
Nelson Lougheed was born in Thornbury, Ontario and came to British Columbia with his family in 1889. In 1905 he moved to Port Haney where, with J.W. Abernathy, he established the firm of Abernathy and Lougheed Ltd. which operated a sawmill. Over the years Lougheed was active in both British Columbia mining and logging ventures including Greenwood Gold Mines Ltd., Allco Silver Mines Inc., Abernathy Lougheed Logging Company, Ltd. and Edgar-Lougheed Logging Company, Ltd. He also represented Dewdney as an M.L.A. in the 1920s and 1930s and served as Minister of Public Works and later Lands.
The fonds consists of business and ministerial correspondence, legal documents, the fonds of Robert A. Grant, a materials cost price diary (1927) and daily journals (1925, 1926, 1935).
Loughery, James
James Loughery fonds.
6 cm of textual material.
James Loughery was a B.C. Corrections Officer who corresponded with Claire Culhane about the penitentiary system.
Fonds consists mainly of correspondence of outgoing and incoming photocopied letters to Claire Culhane and Noam Chomsky, as well as copies of articles and speeches written by Claire Culhane.
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Lowe, Mick, 1947-
Mick Lowe fonds. - 1990-1993.
1.4 m of textual records.
33 sound cassettes.
55 photographs.
Author Mick Lowe moved to Canada from Omaha, Nebraska in 1970. In addition to writing articles for Maclean's Magazine and the Globe and Mail, Lowe has written two books: Conspiracy of Brothers: A True Story of Murder, Bikers and the Law (1988) and One Woman Army: The Life of Claire Culhane (1992).
The fonds consists of research material gathered by Lowe for his biography of Claire Culhane.
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Lowndes, Joan, 1915-
Joan Lowndes fonds. - 1960-1982.
80 cm of textual records.
64 photographs.
3 sound cassettes.
Born in England, Joan Lowndes immigrated to Canada with her parents in 1919. She was educated at the University of British Columbia and the Sorbonne. While working as a translator for the American Office of War Information she became interested in modern art. She worked as a freelance broadcaster for the C.B.C. in the 1940s and 1950s. Shortly afterwards she began her career as an art critic and over the next thirty years became widely involved in art criticism while working for the Vancouver Sun and the Vancouver Province.
The fonds consists of five volumes of newspaper clippings regarding art in Vancouver. It also includes some letters of Jack Shadbolt, 3 cassettes, and photographs concerning Canadian artists. Includes card index for clippings.
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Lowry family fonds. - 1911-1993.
25 cm of textual records.
The fonds consists of family papers relevant to the life and work of Malcolm Lowry, collected by Russell Lowry and including early autograph letters of Malcolm, other relevant correspondence with his parents, Arthur and Evelyn Lowry, records relevant to the family and Malcolm's estate, personal memoire of family relationship by Russell Lowry, extensive correspondence of Russell with most scholars, including Gordon Bowker, Muriel Bradbrook, Ann Smith, and Sherrill Grace, who have studied Malcolm's life and work since the early 1970s.
Clarence Malcolm Lowry, the fourth son of a Liverpool cotton broker, Arthur Lowry and his wife, Evelyn, was born in 1909 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. His brothers were Stuart, Wilfrid, and Russell. By the age of 30, when he had arrived in British Columbia, Malcolm Lowry had received a B.A. in English from Cambridge University, published a novel and travelled to the United States and Mexico. By this time he had begun work on his major novel, Under the Volcano. In 1940 he married Margerie Bonner. For the next fifteen years, he resided primarily in Dollarton, North Vancouver and travelled abroad before returning to England. His final home was in Sussex, where he died in 1957. From the time he came to British Columbia until his death, Lowry wrote novels, short stories, radio and film scripts, and poetry.
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Luggage label collection
Luggage label collection. - [ca. 1910-1919].
38 items.
Provenance unknown.
Collection consists of 38 examples of decorative luggage labels from hotels in various locales, including British Columbia, Asian and European cities.
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Lumber Inspectors' Union. B.C. Division. Local No. 1. Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau
Lumber Inspectors' Union B.C. Division Local No. 1 fonds. - [ca. 1943-197-].
5 m of textual records
The Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau began as an association in 1943 and then became the Lumber Inspector's Union - B.C. Division, Local No. 1, CCL. In 1961 the union merged with the IWA to form Local 1-288 and it became the sole bargaining agency for all inspectors employed by the Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau.
The fonds consists of records of the Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau and its successor, the Lumber Inspector's Union B.C. Division Local No. 1.
Title based on the contents of the fonds.
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