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  • Eye Sketch of the Plains & about Nisqually at the Head of Pugets Sound

    Alternative Title
    Sketch of Nisqually and adjacent Plains on Puget's Sound
    Creator
    Vavasour, Mervin
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1845?
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Geographic Coverage
    Washington (State)--Fort Nisqually (DuPont), Washington (State)--Nisqually River Valley, Washington (State)--Nisqually River, and Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound
    Coordinates
    47.83315, -122.43458, 47.10871, -122.70319, and 47.30288, -122.52818
    Chronological Coverage
    1845
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    1:63,360
    Physical Repository
    National Archives (Great Britain)
    Collection
    Early BC Maps Collection
    Provenance
    National Archives of the UK
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Date Digitized
    2010-04-22
    Technical Note
    Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg

  • Forget me not, 1845

    Alternative Title
    Forget me not ; A Christmas, New Year's, and Birthday present, for MDCCCXLV.
    Subject
    Creator
    Contributor
    Shoberl, Frederic, 1775-1853 and Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834
    Publisher
    London : Ackerman and Co., 1823-1847.
    Location
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1845
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Identifier
    Call Number: com AY13 F62 1845
    Extent
    1 volume (approximately 322 pages)
    Geographic Coverage
    Great Britain
    Coordinates
    54, -2
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    illustrations
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    From the Print Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    books, literary works, annuals (publications), and gift books
    Date Digitized
    2021-05-12
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek OpticBook 4800 at 300 dpi TIFF 12 May 2021 by JF. Metadata by KD.

  • Mr. Fogg dreams illustration

    Subject
    Illustration of books, Victorian, Art, and Illustration of books
    Creator
    Leech, John, 1817-1864
    Contributor
    Location
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    approximately 1845
    Rights Statement
    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 page
    Geographic Coverage
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    "Mr. Fogg dreams." and some other largely illegible words written on pencil under the sketch on the recto and "Scattergood Family" written in pencil on the verso.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    19th Century Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance
    Purchased by donor from Jarndyce Antiquarian Booksellers, May 26, 2021. Gift of Peter Lowens, November 2023.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    illustrations (layout features), pencil drawings, sketches, and drawings (visual works)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2023-080
    Fonds Title
    Peter Lowens collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC564
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/peter-lowens-collection
    Date Digitized
    2023-11-10
    Technical Note
    Metadata by KD.

  • Plan of Fort Victoria, Vancouver's Island, Cammusan Harbour

    Alternative Title
    Fort Victoria, Vancouver Island
    Subject
    Fortification and Architectural drawing
    Creator
    Vavasour, Mervin
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1845
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    Penfold Number: 575
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and British Columbia--Victoria
    Coordinates
    53.99983, -125.0032, 48.4359, -123.35155, and 49.65064, -125.44939
    Chronological Coverage
    1845
    Physical Repository
    National Archives (Great Britain)
    Collection
    Early BC Maps Collection
    Provenance
    National Archives of the UK
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
    Genre
    historical maps and site plans
    Archival Item Identifier
    National Archives Number: MPHH1-459 (5)
    Date Digitized
    2010-04-22
    Transcript
    "Octagonal bastions 5 feet side lower stories. Upper 10 feet contain 6 - 6lb iron guns and is built of squared pine, as also the houses. Pickets of cedar 20 feet high."
    Technical Note
    600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010.

  • San Juan boundary dispute maps [map F]

    Alternative Title
    Map of Wilkes, 1845
    Subject
    San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872)
    Creator
    Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
    Contributor
    United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
    Publisher
    Harrison & Sons Lith.
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1845
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    Penfold Number: 377
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Geographic Coverage
    Washington (State), British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
    Coordinates
    47.50012, -120.50147, 48.29674, -124.01225, 50N-48N, and 49.65064, -125.44939
    Chronological Coverage
    1845/1873
    Physical Repository
    National Archives (Great Britain)
    Collection
    Early BC Maps Collection
    Provenance
    National Archives of the UK
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Archival Item Identifier
    National Archives Number: FO925-1649 (f)
    Date Digitized
    2010-04-12
    Technical Note
    Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 10, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg

  • San Juan boundary dispute maps [map G]

    Alternative Title
    Map of W. Sturgis, 1845
    Subject
    San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872)
    Creator
    Sturgis, William, 1782-1863
    Publisher
    Harrison & Sons Lith.
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1845
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    Penfold Number: 378
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Geographic Coverage
    Washington (State), British Columbia, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
    Coordinates
    47.50012, -120.50147, 53.99983, -125.0032, 49.65064, -125.44939, and 48.29674, -124.01225
    Chronological Coverage
    1845/1873
    Physical Repository
    National Archives (Great Britain)
    Collection
    Early BC Maps Collection
    Provenance
    National Archives of the UK
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Archival Item Identifier
    National Archives Number: FO925-1649 (g)
    Date Digitized
    2010-04-12
    Technical Note
    Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 10, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg

  • Scattergood Family illustration

    Subject
    Illustration of books, Illustration of books, Victorian, and Art
    Creator
    Leech, John, 1817-1864
    Contributor
    Location
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    approximately 1845
    Rights Statement
    Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 page
    Geographic Coverage
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    "Scattergood Family" written in pencil on the verso.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    19th Century Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance
    Purchased by donor from Jarndyce Antiquarian Booksellers, May 26, 2021. Gift of Peter Lowens, November 2023.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    drawings (visual works), pencil drawings, sketches, and illustrations (layout features)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2023-080
    Fonds Title
    Peter Lowens collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC564
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/peter-lowens-collection
    Date Digitized
    2023-11-10
    Technical Note
    Metadata by KD.

  • Sketch map accompanying "Suggestions for the exploration of a new route of communication by which …the transport of the supplies and returns to and from the Districts of New Caledonia and Thompson's River might be advantageously carried on in connexion with Fort Langley and the new establishment of Victoria"

    Creator
    Anderson, Alexander Caulfield, 1814-1884
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1845
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Contractual restrictions
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    B5/z/1 fo. 2 and Ruggles Number: 273A
    Extent
    1 sheet ; 21 x 20 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Fraser River Valley, British Columbia--Lillooet, and British Columbia--Thompson River Valley
    Coordinates
    50.6856, -121.942, 49.58299, -121.83587, and 50.23304, -121.58589
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    ca. 1:1,267,200
    Physical Repository
    Hudson's Bay Company. Archives
    Collection
    Early B.C. Maps from the Hudson's Bay Company Archives
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Date Digitized
    2012-05-02
    Transcript
    From the crossing place A to C said to be navigable with Canoes or boats: but owing to the impracticability of transporting a large outfiit, with the necessary craft, across the long portage from C to B, in the ordinary manner, it would be necessary to extend the horse...
    Technical Note
    600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.

  • Sketch of Cammusan Harbour south end of Vancouver's Island, Straits of De Fuca shewing position of Fort Victoria & soundings

    Alternative Title
    Cammusan Harbour (Victoria Harbour), British Columbia
    Subject
    Harbors and Nautical charts
    Creator
    Vavasour, Mervin
    Contributor
    Scarboro, J.
    Location
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1845?
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    Penfold Number: 555
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Victoria, British Columbia, and British Columbia--Victoria Harbour
    Coordinates
    48.4165, -123.39681, 48.4359, -123.35155, and 53.99983, -125.0032
    Chronological Coverage
    1845
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    1:7160
    Physical Repository
    National Archives (Great Britain)
    Collection
    Early BC Maps Collection
    Provenance
    National Archives of the UK
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Archival Item Identifier
    National Archives Number: MPHH1-459 (3)
    Date Digitized
    2010-04-22
    Technical Note
    Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg

  • Sketch of Nisqually and adjacent Plains on Puget's Sound

    Alternative Title
    Nisqually, Puget Sound
    Creator
    Vavasour, Mervin
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1845?
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Geographic Coverage
    Washington (State)--Nisqually River Valley, Washington (State)--Nisqually River, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, and Washington (State)--Fort Nisqually (DuPont)
    Coordinates
    47.83315, -122.43458, 47.30288, -122.52818, and 47.10871, -122.70319
    Chronological Coverage
    1845
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    1:63,360
    Physical Repository
    National Archives (Great Britain)
    Collection
    Early BC Maps Collection
    Provenance
    National Archives of the UK
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Date Digitized
    2010-04-22
    Technical Note
    Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg