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              Frederick V. Longstaff Fonds
              L816, L819, L1221 · Fonds · 1927-1934

              Fonds consists of two pamphlets published by F.V. Longstaff titled "The Uganda in Action" and "To Commission and To Pay Off", a ship models catalogue exhibited by the Shop Model Society at the second annual exhibition, 1933, and a catalogue of the second exhibition, April 1934 of the Ship Thermopylae, arranged by the Ship Lovers Association of Victoria, B.C.

              Also includes a photo album titled "The Warwick Album". Includes photos of ports and whaling stations around Vancouver Island.

              Longstaff, Frederick V.
              George Phillips Fonds
              L155, L246-L258, L593, 979.039; 979.076.0001-0003, 985.038.0001-0088, 985.043.0001-0005 · Fonds · 1913-1920, 1955, 1866-1939, 1979

              Fonds consists of miscellaneous papers and photos relating to the work of George Phillips at HMC Dockyard, Esquimalt naval stores, his service during World War I, and arctic expeditions.

              Fonds includes two Department of Naval Services inspection reports for HMC Dockyards, Halifax and Esquimalt prepared by George Phillips and 11 Department of Naval Services folders containing documents relating to the operation of the naval stores dating from 1917-1922. as well as photocopies of correspondence between George Phillips, V. Stefansson, Mrs. R.M. Anderson, Mrs. Murray, and G.J. Desbarats dating from 1913 to 1915.

              Fonds also includes miscellaneous ephemeral related to the Royal Canadian Navy including two issues of "The Naval Volunteer" Magazine dating to December 1915 and January 1916, a Royal Naval Club, Esquimalt account book dating from October 1896 to 31 October 1911, a small painting of HMS Shearwater c. 1911, a pencil drawing of a fireplace with specs c. 1931, a handwritten letter in envelope dated 1912, and a Seattle press club visitor's card for Mr. G. Phillips.

              Also includes a small booklet containing information about Canadian Pacific Steamships and a passenger list for the Empress of Scotland sailing from Quebec to Cherbourg and Southampton Wednesday 18 July 1928 as well as a diner menu for Tuesday 24 July 1928 and a lunch menu for Wednesday 25 July 1928. The menus are postcards on the reverse and were collected as souvenirs of a voyage taken by Miss J. Phillips.

              Phillips, George
              H.F. Pullen Fonds
              L107, L179, L614, L716, L717, L999 · Fonds · 1846-1956

              Fonds consists of documents and memorabilia collected by several members of the Pullen family relating to their various naval careers.

              L107
              A newspaper clipping dated 1956 containing an article detailing the history of the Victoria Cross from the Crimean War to the present and a newspaper clipping from the back of a calendar describing SS Beaver off Fort Victoria in 1846.

              L179
              A book titled "The Pullen Records" consisting of photocopies of various records. The records consist generally of a number of historical records of HM Ships in the Arctic compiled by H.F. Pullen in 1954. Specifically included is the log book of T.C. Pullen, Royal Navy, from HMS Cambria and HMS North Star, extracts of T.C. Pullen's journals kept while master of HMS North Star in the 1850s, an extract from the admiralty board of inquiry where T.C. Pullen was a witness, a monthly meteorological report from September 1852 to April 1854, extracts of naval messages and correspondence, a map of the routes taken by W.J.S. Pullen from 1849 to 1851 in the Arctic, an account of the search for the Franklin expedition, and general notes of the life of Vice-Admiral W.J.S. Pullen.
              (The catalogue card states that it is book 18 of 25).

              L614
              Programme for the 90th anniversary service of thanksgiving and dedication at St. Paul's Church, Esquimalt, 12 December 1956.

              L716-L717
              Commemorative book and programme for the launching day of the world's first atomic powered vessel, the submarine USS Nautilus, 21 January 1954.

              L999
              Log book kept by Commander William J.S. Pullen from the HMS Falcon in 1855 and HMS Cyclops dating from 1857 to 1860. Also, a newspaper clipping of the obituary of Vice-Admiral William J.S. Pullen, describing his accomplishments with the South Australia Company, in the Bay of Fundy, on an expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, and commanding HMS North Star in Sir E. Belcher's Arctic expedition, among others. Includes a section titled "Remarks HM Steam Sloop Salem" describing angorages in the Baltic in 1855, a section titled “Journal of Proceedings HMS Steam Frigate Cyclops on Voyage to the Red Sea for the purpose of Sounding for the bed of electric cable” which consists of a narattive ending with ships about to be docked at Bombay in April 1860, and a section titled “A Few Remarks on the Chart of Bomany Harbour with no name as to its maker” .

              Pullen Family
              J.W.D. Symons Fonds
              L350, L718, L1872, L1955, L2486 · Fonds · 1962-1969

              L350
              Commissioning booklet of HMCS Saskatchewan, dated 16 February 1963.

              L718
              Programme for the presentation of colours and graduation exercises to the Canadian Services College Royal Roads by his excellency Major General Georges P. Danier, governor general of Canada, 25 May 1962.

              L1872
              Document, invitations, and pamphlet regarding the Royal Canadian Navy's centennial celebrations, introduction to Canada's Centennial Naval Assemblies, and CNAV Endeavour.

              L1955
              Canadian Coast Guard list of ships summary - vessels operated by the department of transport, dated 1967.

              L2486
              Maritime Museum of British Columbia souvenir guide book published under authority of trustees of the museum in 1969. Introduction signed by Director J.W.D. Symons.

              Symons, Colonel J.W.D.
              L.E. Tickner Fonds
              005.004.0002-0012 · Fonds

              Fonds consists of 12 oversize Island Tug & Barge Christmas cards with drawings of various vessels on each.

              Tickner, L.E.
              L4607, L4611-L4614 · Fonds · 1943-1945

              Fonds consists of the service records, personal documents, correspondence, and memorabilia related to Margaret Frances L. McDonald's service in the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service during WWII. Also includes six issues of "The Tiddley Times", the W.R.C.N.S. Magazine, dating from 1944 to 1945.

              McDonald, Margaret Frances L.
              L149-L150, L288, L417, L787, L1254, L1304, L4061, P5019, 018.R.0031 · Fonds · 1889, 1936, 1946-1959

              Fonds consists of assorted material relating to the British Royal family.

              L 149
              Programme for the voyage of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip aboard HMCS Assiniboine, July 1959, front has signatures of Elizabeth and Philip.

              L150
              Programme for the presentation of the Queen's Colours to the Royal Canadian Navy by Her Majesty the Queen in Halifax, 1 August 1959.

              L288
              Pages 1to 4 of the “Daily Telegraph”, 28 January 1936 containing the "Programme of the King's Funeral, order of ceremonial to be observed at the funeral of his Late Majesty King George the Fifth on Tuesday, January 28, 1936".

              L417
              Guest book from Admirals House, Esquimalt covering the period of 7 August 1946 to 8 January 1958. Pages containing the signatures of HM Queen Elizabeth (as princess) and HRH Prince Phillip were extracted and framed.

              L787
              Programme for her Majesty's coronation naval review in Portsmouth, June 1953.

              L1254
              Celebration souvenir magazine discussing the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, published in 1953.

              L1304
              Programme for the visit to British Columbia of Her Royal Highness the Princess Margaret in 1958, issued by the provincial committee of arrangements for the use of Her Royal Highness and officials concerned.

              L4061
              Programme for the celebration of the Queen's Birthday to be held Friday, 24 May 1889 in Victoria, B.C.

              P5019
              List of names and ranks including addresses and telephone numbers dated 1952. Handwritten in multiple colours of ink. On the reverse is signed "Elizabeth / October 26th 1951 / Philip".

              018.R.0031
              Telelgram dated 8 August 1959 sent from HMCS Kootenay and Gatineau, and M/V Ulster expressing thanks for being given the opportunity to escort Her Majesty during a visit.

              R.A. Greene Fonds
              L2263, L2348; L2519-L2522, L3386, L3745, L4278, 989.315.0001-0002 · Fonds · 1873, 1924, 1950, 1958-1966

              Fonds consists of

              L2263
              Menus for the Nanaimo Terminal Snack Bar of the Canadian Pacific British Columbia Coast Steamship Service,

              L2348
              A souvenir card listing the members of the rotary club who attended an informal meeting held on board RMS Caronia on Saturday 14 October 1950,

              L2519
              A log book for voyages taking place between March and April 1963,

              L2520
              Four time-books from SS Canora, dating from 1963 to 1966. A black and white photograph of an unnamed seaman was found in the third book slipped into the page of November 30, 1965,

              L2521
              Documents and correspondence related to Canadian National Steamships, the Department of Transport, Steamship Inspection Service, Canadian National Railway, and SS Canora dating to 1966,

              L2522
              Progressive Survey - Ships Equipment lists and reports from Canadian National Steamships, Burrard Dry Dock, Department of Transport Steamship Inspection Service,

              L3386
              Ship tag for Mr. and Mrs. R. Greene, travelling from Vancouver to Victoria on SS Oriana,

              L3745
              A United States inspectors certificate to engineers, dated 1873,

              L4278
              Three single sheet samples of stationary from Canadian Pacific shipping lines, Matson Lines' SS Lurline, and American Export's SS Independence,

              989.315
              Canadian Pacific Railway British Columbia Coast Steamship Service log book for SS Charmer, dating to 1924, and an SS Charmer log book, dating from 1958 to 1963.

              Greene, R.A.
              Victor Browne Fonds
              992.013.0001-0010 · Fonds · 1962

              Fonds consists of 10 photo albums consisting of press clippings and photographs of various vessels from a cruise in the far east in 1962.

              Browne, Captain and Mrs. Victor
              Wallis H. Owen Fonds
              997.052.0001 · Fonds · 1920-09-20 - 1924-08-24

              Fonds consist of a photo album composed of photographs, newspaper clippings, and certificates relating to Owen's work on the S.F. Tolmie. Inscribed by his partner, Gertrude Owen: "Loving Memory of my late husband who served on the S.F. Tolmie Sept 16th 1921."

              Owen, Wallis Holland