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  • Bear family foraging in a dump site, Manning Park [?]

    Subject
    Nature, Bears--Behavior, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Black bear, Natural history, Bears--Ecology, Bears, BC Parks, and Bear cubs
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1930? to 1941?
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 11 x 16.5 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Manning Provincial Park
    Coordinates
    49.06642, -120.78578
    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: 4.12.4
    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
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600 DPI tif) by LG. Metadata by KD.

  • Bill Welsh [?] admiring the view from a highway

    Subject
    Nature, Natural history, Mountains, Landscapes, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, BC Parks, Roads, and Forests and forestry
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1930 to 1941
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 18 x 12.5 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: 4.12.1
    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
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600 DPI tif) by LL. Metadata by KD.

  • Bob Ahrens with large Arbutus tree, Sidney Spit, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

    Subject
    Forests and forestry, Nature, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Trees, Natural areas, Tree trunks, BC Parks, Arbutus, Ahrens, Bob, Parks, Pacific madrone, and Natural history
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1930? to 1941?
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 12.5 x 15 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and British Columbia--Sidney Island--Sidney Spit
    Coordinates
    48.65192, -123.34318
    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: 4.12.4
    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
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600 DPI tif) by LG. Metadata by KD.

  • Boulders as big as houses, Cathedral Lakes region

    Subject
    Nature, Parks, Landforms, Boulders, Geology, Natural history, BC Parks, and British Columbia. Ministry of Forests
    Creator
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1930? to 1970?
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 24 x 19 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Cathedral Park
    Coordinates
    49.06644, -120.18573
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    In a folder with "Parks books [1930-ca. 1970]" and "Personal Historic" written on it. and Verso stamped with Victoria Daily Times stamp and handwritten notes, including that it was for "Amazing Province".
    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: 4.3
    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
    2025-02-14/2025-02-25
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600 DPI tif LL). Metadata by KD.

  • C.P. Lyons with two friends

    Subject
    Nature, Friends and associates, Natural history, Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-, BC Parks, Dogs, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, and Dwellings
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1930? to 1970?
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 9 x 9 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia
    Coordinates
    53.99983, -125.0032
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    In a folder with "Parks books [1930-ca. 1970]" and "Personal Historic" written on it.
    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
    color photographs and photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2007-039; Series: Photographic materials; Subseries: 03; File: 4.3
    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
    2025-02-14/2025-02-25
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600 DPI tif LL). Metadata by KD.

  • Camping at the base of a mountain

    Subject
    Nature, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Mountains, Camping, Natural history, Landscapes, BC Parks, and Tents
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1930 to 1941
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 13.5 x 17.5 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
    photographs and black-and-white photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2007-039; Series: Photographic materials; Subseries: 03; File: 4.12.1
    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
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600 DPI tif) by LL. Metadata by KD.

  • Car park, Mount Seymour Provincial Park

    Subject
    Motor vehicles, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Snow, Winter, BC Parks, Natural history, Nature, Parks, Skis and skiing, Recreation area parking facilities, and Parking lots
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1930 to 1941
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Mount Seymour Provincial Park
    Coordinates
    49.39137, -122.91933
    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: 4.12.3
    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
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600 DPI tif) by LG. Metadata by KD.

  • Carved wooden sign for Goldie Lake, Mount Seymour Provincial Park

    Subject
    Nature, Wooden signs and signboards, BC Parks, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Natural history, Parks, and Trails
    Creator
    Howard, Roy
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1930? to 1970?
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 18 x 12 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Mount Seymour Provincial Park and British Columbia--Goldie Lake
    Coordinates
    49.36972, -122.93694
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Stamped on verso: "Photo by Roy Howard, Vancouver, B.C." and In a folder labelled "Parks books [ca.1930 - ca. 1970] [2]"
    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: 4.4
    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
    2025-02-26/2025-02-28
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600 DPI tif LL). Metadata by KD.

  • Carved wooden sign for Northland Ski Run, Mount Seymour Provincial Park

    Subject
    Natural history, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Ski runs, Snow, Mountains, Skiers, Wooden signs and signboards, BC Parks, Skis and skiing, and Nature
    Creator
    Howard, Roy
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1930? to 1970?
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Mount Seymour Provincial Park
    Coordinates
    49.39137, -122.91933
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    In a folder labelled "Parks books [ca.1930 - ca. 1970] [2]" and Stamped on verso: "Photo by Roy Howard, Vancouver, B.C."
    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: 4.4
    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
    2025-02-26/2025-02-28
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600 DPI tif LL). Metadata by KD.

  • Catching a fish with a hand reel

    Subject
    Nature, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, BC Parks, Natural history, Fishing reels, Fishing, and Fishing--Equipment and supplies
    Contributor
    Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1930 to 1941
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 14.5 x 12.5 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
    photographs and black-and-white photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2007-039; Series: Photographic materials; Subseries: 03; File: 4.12.1
    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
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Epson Expression 1300XL (600 DPI tif) by LL. Metadata by KD.