Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
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This collection includes a selection of early Victoria and Vancouver Island maps, books, pamphlets and ephemera, together with archival material drawn from the Sylvester fonds. Frank Sylvester was an early Jewish settler to Victoria, involved in the Fire Department and the negotiation of Labour Contracts.
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Collection Details
- Items 56
- Last Updated 2023-06-02
Works (56)
- Alternative Title:
- Paper on Prehistoric Cairns of Vancouver Island read by Frank Sylvester June 10, 1901
- Subject:
- Cairns and Indigenous peoples
- Creator:
- Sylvester, Frank, 1837-1908
- Contributor:
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- June 10, 1901
- Rights Statement:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original manuscript and for reproduction requests (speccoll@uvic.ca). Patrons may view the material through the Victoria's Early History Collection, but may not use images without permission of the University.
- Resource Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 20 leaves, handwritten ; 21 x 34 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- manuscripts (documents) and lecture notes
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Acc. No.: 1998-071, 1.8
- Fonds Title:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- AR281
- Is Referenced By:
- Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
- Date Digitized:
- 2008-01-28
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned by KSW, edited by CDW. Metadata by KD.
- Alternative Title:
- Programme, thirteenth annual concert, vocal and instrumental, to be given in the A.O.U.W. Hall, Yates Street, Tuesday, October 10th, 1905
- Subject:
- Special events, Provincial Royal Jubilee Hospital (Victoria, B.C.), and Fund raising
- Creator:
- Contributor:
- Publisher:
- Vict. P. & P. Co. Print
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- October 10, 1905
- Rights Statement:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original manuscript and for reproduction requests (speccoll@uvic.ca). Patrons may view the material through the Victoria's Early History Collection, but may not use images without permission of the University.
- Resource Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 pages ; 18 x 26 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- printed ephemera, concert programs, and programs (documents)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Acc. No.: 2001-006, 1.24
- Fonds Title:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- AR281
- Is Referenced By:
- Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
- Date Digitized:
- 2008-01-28
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi tif, Plustek Optibook 3600, scanned by KSW, edited by CDW. Metadata by KD.
- Alternative Title:
- Picturesque Victoria. B.C.
- Subject:
- History, Tourism--Marketing, and Cities and towns
- Creator:
- Contributor:
- Publisher:
- T.N. Hibben & Co.
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1907?
- Rights Statement:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original manuscript and for reproduction requests (speccoll@uvic.ca). Patrons may view the material through the Victoria's Early History Collection, but may not use images without permission of the University.
- Resource Type:
- Text
- Identifier:
- Call Number: FC3846.37 P53 (Special Collections)
- Extent:
- 28 pages ; 30.5 x 24 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- pamphlets and books
- Date Digitized:
- 2008-01-23
- Technical Note:
- 300 dpi tif, scanned by KSW, edited by CDW. Metadata by KD.
- Subject:
- Sylvester, Cecilia Davies, 1848-1935
- Creator:
- Savannah Photographic Parlors
- Contributor:
- Publisher:
- Savannah Photographic Parlors
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- approximately 1908
- Rights Statement:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original manuscript and for reproduction requests (speccoll@uvic.ca). Patrons may view the material through the Victoria's Early History Collection, but may not use images without permission of the University.
- Resource Type:
- Still Image
- Extent:
- 1 photograph, mounted ; 11 x 17 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- photographs, portraits, and black-and-white photographs
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Acc. No.: 2002-029, 3.2, 2001.006.2 OP
- Fonds Title:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- AR281
- Is Referenced By:
- Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
- Date Digitized:
- 2008-01-22
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned and edited by CDW. Metadata by KD.
45. Douglas Route
- Subject:
- Gold mines and mining, Discoveries in geography, Voyages and travels, and Douglas, James, 1803-1877
- Creator:
- Sylvester, Frank, 1837-1908
- Contributor:
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1908
- Rights Statement:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original manuscript and for reproduction requests (speccoll@uvic.ca). Patrons may view the material through the Victoria's Early History Collection, but may not use images without permission of the University.
- Resource Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 15 leaves, handwritten ; 21 x 33 cm (p.1-5); 23 x 29 cm (p. 6-15)
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia
- Coordinates:
- 53.99983, -125.0032
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- manuscripts (documents)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Acc. No.: 1998-071, 1.4
- Fonds Title:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- AR281
- Is Referenced By:
- Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
- Date Digitized:
- 2008-01-11
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi tif, scanned by CDW. Metadata by GF and KD.
- Subject:
- Historic buildings, Empress Hotel (Victoria, B.C.), and Buildings
- Creator:
- Contributor:
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- approximately 1908
- Rights Statement:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original manuscript and for reproduction requests (speccoll@uvic.ca). Patrons may view the material through the Victoria's Early History Collection, but may not use images without permission of the University.
- Resource Type:
- Still Image
- Extent:
- 1 photograph ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on board 19 X 13 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4216, -123.3685
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- photographs and black-and-white photographs
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Acc. No.: 2002-029, 3.1, 1997.117.1 OP
- Fonds Title:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- AR281
- Is Referenced By:
- Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
- Date Digitized:
- 2008-01-21
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned by CDW. Metadata by KD.
- Alternative Title:
- Legislative building, Victoria, BC
- Subject:
- Legislative bodies--Buildings and Historic buildings
- Creator:
- Contributor:
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- approximately 1908
- Rights Statement:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original manuscript and for reproduction requests (speccoll@uvic.ca). Patrons may view the material through the Victoria's Early History Collection, but may not use images without permission of the University.
- Resource Type:
- Still Image
- Extent:
- 1 photograph ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on board 19 X 13 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.41963, -123.3703
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- black-and-white photographs and photographs
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Acc. No.: 2002-029, 3.1, 1997.117.4 OP
- Fonds Title:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- AR281
- Is Referenced By:
- Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
- Date Digitized:
- 2008-01-21
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned by CDW. Metadata by KD.
- Alternative Title:
- South view from pier with carriages; James Bay Athletics Association on left
- Subject:
- Historic buildings, Carriages and carts, and Piers
- Creator:
- Contributor:
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- approximately 1908
- Rights Statement:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original manuscript and for reproduction requests (speccoll@uvic.ca). Patrons may view the material through the Victoria's Early History Collection, but may not use images without permission of the University.
- Resource Type:
- Still Image
- Extent:
- 1 photograph ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on board 19 X 13 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- photographs and black-and-white photographs
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Acc. No.: 2002-029, 3.1, 1997.117.3 OP
- Fonds Title:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- AR281
- Is Referenced By:
- Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
- Date Digitized:
- 2008-01-21
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned by KSW, edited by CDW. Metadata by KD.
- Subject:
- Historic buildings, Harbors, and Cities and towns
- Creator:
- Contributor:
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- approximately 1908
- Rights Statement:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original manuscript and for reproduction requests (speccoll@uvic.ca). Patrons may view the material through the Victoria's Early History Collection, but may not use images without permission of the University.
- Resource Type:
- Still Image
- Extent:
- 1 photograph ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on board 19 X 13 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- black-and-white photographs and photographs
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Acc. No.: 2002-029, 3.1, 1997.117.2 OP
- Fonds Title:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- AR281
- Is Referenced By:
- Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
- Date Digitized:
- 2008-01-21
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned and edited by CDW. Metadata by KD.
- Subject:
- Trails, History, Voyages and travels, and Gold mines and mining
- Creator:
- Sylvester, Frank, 1837-1908
- Contributor:
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1908
- Rights Statement:
- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original manuscript and for reproduction requests (speccoll@uvic.ca). Patrons may view the material through the Victoria's Early History Collection, but may not use images without permission of the University.
- Resource Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 18 leaves, handwritten ; 21 x 34 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Quesnel River and British Columbia--Quesnel Region
- Coordinates:
- 52.97842, -122.4931 and 52.96658, -122.50289
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- lecture notes and manuscripts (documents)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Acc. No.: 1998-071, 1.9
- Fonds Title:
- Frank and Cecilia Sylvester family fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- AR281
- Is Referenced By:
- Finding aid for archival fonds: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/uploads/r/university-of-victoria-archives/f/8/8/f886b5cc55cf3d9f7ad3c0b1b178a2824a6b0f46d38b0c930564e2a41b432532/Sylvester_Frank_AR281_FIND.pdf
- Date Digitized:
- 2008-01-28
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi tif, Epson GT-15000 scanner, scanned by KSW, edited by CDW. Metadata by KD.