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  • Early New Westminster [illustration]

    Subject
    Cities and towns, Frontier and pioneer life, Nature, Boats and boating, Canoes and canoeing, History, Steamboats, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Natural history, and BC Parks
    Creator
    Pope, F. L.
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1865
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 12.5 x 18 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--New Westminster
    Coordinates
    49.20678, -122.91092
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Chester P. Lyons Collection
    Provenance
    Fonds donated to UVic Archives by Lyons' daughter, Susan Lyons, in 2007.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    prints (visual works), black-and-white prints (prints on paper), and drawings (visual works)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2007-039; Series: Photographic materials; Subseries: 03; File: 4.11
    Fonds Title
    Chester P. Lyons fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR409
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/chester-p-lyons-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-01
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600dpi; tif, LG). Metadata by KD.

  • Yale in construction days [illustration]

    Subject
    Natural history, Frontier and pioneer life, Nature, Buildings, Cities and towns, Street life, BC Parks, Historic buildings, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, and Church buildings
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1885?
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    BC Archives Item PDP00411
    Extent
    1 illustration ; 10.5 x 18 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Yale
    Coordinates
    49.56202, -121.42974
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Stamped with BC Provincial Archives on the verso.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Chester P. Lyons Collection
    Provenance
    Fonds donated to UVic Archives by Lyons' daughter, Susan Lyons, in 2007.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    prints (visual works) and black-and-white prints (prints on paper)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2007-039; Series: Photographic materials; Subseries: 03; File: 4.11
    Fonds Title
    Chester P. Lyons fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR409
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/chester-p-lyons-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-01
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600dpi; tif, LG). Metadata by KD.

  • Steamship "Galena" at Nelson 1886 - before the first house was built

    Subject
    British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Boats and boating, Carriages and carts, History, Lakes, Natural history, Frontier and pioneer life, BC Parks, Steamboats, Pioneers, Nature, and Horses
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1886?
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 13.5 x 18 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Nelson
    Coordinates
    49.48791, -117.28364
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Chester P. Lyons Collection
    Provenance
    Fonds donated to UVic Archives by Lyons' daughter, Susan Lyons, in 2007.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    photographs and black-and-white photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2007-039; Series: Photographic materials; Subseries: 03; File: 4.11
    Fonds Title
    Chester P. Lyons fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR409
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/chester-p-lyons-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-01/2025-02
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600dpi; tif, LG). Metadata by KD.

  • Yale in the 1890's

    Subject
    British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Dredges, Frontier and pioneer life, BC Parks, Church buildings, Mountains, Cities and towns, Gold dredging, Natural history, Rivers, Nature, and Roads
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1890s
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 12.5 x 18 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Yale
    Coordinates
    49.56202, -121.42974
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Stamped with BC Provincial Archives on the verso.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Chester P. Lyons Collection
    Provenance
    Fonds donated to UVic Archives by Lyons' daughter, Susan Lyons, in 2007.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    photographs, black-and-white photographs, and aerial photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2007-039; Series: Photographic materials; Subseries: 03; File: 4.11
    Fonds Title
    Chester P. Lyons fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR409
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/chester-p-lyons-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-01
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600dpi; tif, LG). Metadata by KD.

  • Emory Creek in Boom Days [illustration]

    Subject
    Street life, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Nature, Cities and towns, Natural history, Frontier and pioneer life, Buildings, BC Parks, and Ghost towns
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1900s
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 illustration ; 10.5 x 18 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Fraser Valley--Emory Creek Park
    Coordinates
    49.5164, -121.41925
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Stamped with BC Provincial Archives on the verso.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Chester P. Lyons Collection
    Provenance
    Fonds donated to UVic Archives by Lyons' daughter, Susan Lyons, in 2007.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    prints (visual works) and black-and-white prints (prints on paper)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2007-039; Series: Photographic materials; Subseries: 03; File: 4.11
    Fonds Title
    Chester P. Lyons fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR409
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/chester-p-lyons-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-01
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600dpi; tif, LG). Metadata by KD.

  • Miner panning for gold

    Subject
    Gold panning, Natural history, Frontier and pioneer life, Nature, Gold miners, Miners, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, and BC Parks
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1900s
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 12.5 x 18 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia
    Coordinates
    53.99983, -125.0032
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Chester P. Lyons Collection
    Provenance
    Fonds donated to UVic Archives by Lyons' daughter, Susan Lyons, in 2007.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    black-and-white photographs and photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2007-039; Series: Photographic materials; Subseries: 03; File: 4.11
    Fonds Title
    Chester P. Lyons fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR409
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/chester-p-lyons-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-02
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600dpi; tif, LG). Metadata by KD.

  • Mountain roads [illustration]

    Subject
    Mountains, Pack animals (Transportation), Mountain roads, Frontier and pioneer life, BC Parks, Natural history, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Roads, and Nature
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1900s
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 drawing ; 14 x 11 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Fraser Canyon
    Coordinates
    49.633, -121.41925
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Partial stamp on verso fro the Provincial Archives of B.C. Pencil notes on verso "On Page 107 at end of 3rd paragraph".
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Chester P. Lyons Collection
    Provenance
    Fonds donated to UVic Archives by Lyons' daughter, Susan Lyons, in 2007.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    drawings (visual works), prints (visual works), and black-and-white prints (prints on paper)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2007-039; Series: Photographic materials; Subseries: 03; File: 4.11
    Fonds Title
    Chester P. Lyons fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR409
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/chester-p-lyons-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-01
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600dpi; tif, LG). Metadata by KD.