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Myrtle and Grace in Vancouver

Myrtle Philip and Grace Naismith in street clothes in a sidewalk in Vancouver. Photographer's stamp on verso : "MOVIE SNAPS / 541 Granville Blvd / "Souvenir of Vancouver, B.C.""

One big tree

Postcard of several people posing on a felled giant fir tree. Caption on postcard : "THIS FIR GIANT MEASURED 417 FT. IN HEIGHT WITH A CLEAR 300 FT. TO THE FIRST LIMB. AT THE BUTT IT WAS 25 FT. THROUGH WITH BARK 16 IN. THICK. ITS CIRCUMFERENCE BEING 77 FT.; 207 FT. FROM THE GROUND ITS DIAMETER WAS 9 FEET. FELLED NEAR VANCOUVER IN AUGUST '95 BY GEORGE CARY, WHO IS SEEN UPON THE LADDER." Handwritten inscription below caption : "1895" and inscription on verso : "Sam Steeves / 406 . 3rd ave / New Westminster"

Myrtle on Trinity Street

Myrtle Philip, dressed in black city clothes, standing on the steps of a house under renovation.

Alex at his desk

Alex Philip sitting behind a desk. Inscription on reverse reads "Alex Philip, 1912, when he was in the Real Estate business in Vancouver"

Brent Wallace Notes

A collection of notes, photos, and book excerpts related to the first aircraft to land on Alta Lake in 1922, as well as the Brock family fatal aircraft accident beside Alta Lake in 1935. Also included is the Rainbow Lodge guest register from 1922.

At Kitsilano Beach

  • PHILIP-3-1986-1045
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  • [before 1926]
  • Part of Philip Fonds

Three children and two adults at Kitsilano Beach. Inscription on verso : "Rhi Philip with glasses / Margaret Partridge / first school teacher at Alta Lake / Left front Anne Philip / other girl & Anne's brother Maison Philip / Kitsilano Beach"

A second view taken at the same time is included in the file 'Family Photographs etc. in 1986_001_071; this view has John Philip in the shot, which places the photo earlier than 1926 when he died. Because of this date, it's unlikely that Margaret Partridge was included, because she was a child at that time. The adult in bathing costume may be [Myrtle Philip?].

Letter, Ann to Aunt Lizzie Neiland

Letter (with envelope) to Lizzie Neiland from her niece Ann [Hereron?] in New Westminster. She asks for her aunt to give Jenny her kind regards. She has been to Lake Cowichan to see her sister, Mary, and her children, and is now staying with an aunt in New Westminster, although she is considering going back to Kelowna. Letter contains a birthday poem for Lizzie Neiland with multiple puns involving the letter 'C.' The envelope has a 2 cent Canada stamp and two postmarks: February 20, 1931 in Stillbridge, B.C., and February 25, 1931, in Alta Lake.

Letter bill, Buckerfield's Ltd.

Letter bill and envelope for Mr. W. O. Betts from Buckerfield's Ltd. in Vancouver. He had purchased 2 sacks of oats. The bill is dated December 24, 1937. The envelope has a red Canada 3 cent stamp and is postmarked 8 pm, December 22, 1937 in Vancouver. On the back of the envelope is a handwritten list of items (including carrots, nuts, oranges, butter, candles) with prices.

Buckerfield's Ltd.

Copy of Pacific Great Eastern Railway Company Track Tie Order - November 22, 1937 - Addressed to Wallace Betts

Railroad track tie order for November 22, 1937 from the Pacific Great Eastern Railway Company, addressed to Wallace O. Betts of Alta Lake, BC. The order requests "hewn peeled fir track ties at 45 cents each" and goes on to list the requirements and standards for these track ties. It is signed by [J Williamson?], the Purchasing Agent.

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