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Finding Aid for: THOMPSON FAMILY FONDS
Thompson family fonds
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic; textual records
Date
1882-1944
Level:
Fonds
Physical Description:
320 photograph prints; 20 cm of textual records
Scope:
Fonds contains of financial records, correspondence, legal records, agricultural records and records relating to other personal interests and activities of the Thompson family. Graphic records include 320 candid and studio photographs of the Thompson family, typical farming activities and the Richmond community
History / Biographical:
James Thompson (1858-1940) came to Lulu Island in 1878 from Co. Derry, Ireland via Ontario. Mr. Thompson worked as a farmhand and later as manager of the Milligan farm before purchasing and building his own farm in 1896. He married Esther Abercrombie in 1893 and together they had seven children: Elizabeth Jane (McKay), Esther Letitia (Hoffman), John James, Jessie Mildred (Woods), David William, Mary Leona (Paxton) and Violet Beatrice (Pitman). Mr. Thompson served as a school trustee from 1908 to 1915 and 1921 to 1922. He also served as a member of the Lulu Island West Dyking Commission from 1915 to 1934 and a chairman of the Board of Commissioners from 1915 to 1925. Esther Thompson died on May 21, 1936 at age 71, and James Thompson died on November 3, 1940 at age 83
Item Range:
1985 39 1 to 1985 39 320
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson family
Thompson, James
Abercrombie, Esther
Paxton, Mary Leona
Thompson, John James
Pitman, Violet Beatrice
Creator:
Thompson family

Series 1
Financial records
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1892-1937 (predominate 1892-1922)
Level:
Series
Series No.:
1
Physical Description:
7 cm of textual records
Scope:
Series contains a bound ledger and receipts from purchases and payments made by James Thompson
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Thompson family

File 1
Ledger
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1892-1898
Level:
File
Series No.:
1
File No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains a bound ledger with entries detailing farm expenses and employee time-sheets and wages
Name(s):
Thompson family
Thompson farm

File 2-1
Receipts
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1896-1922, 1937
Level:
File
Series No.:
1
File No.:
2-1
Physical Description:
6 cm of textual records
Scope:
File contains receipts from purchases and payments made by the Thompson Family. Merchants include, but are not limited to: C.W. Shay blacksmithing, Webster Bros. grocers, Easterbrook Milling Company, the Municipality of Richmond, and Eburne Saw Mills
Name(s):
Thompson family

File 2-2
Receipts
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1896-1922, 1937
Level:
File
Series No.:
1
File No.:
2-2
Physical Description:
6 cm of textual records
Scope:
File contains receipts from purchases and payments made by the Thompson Family. Merchants include, but are not limited to: C.W. Shay blacksmithing, Webster Bros. grocers, Easterbrook Milling Company, the Municipality of Richmond, and Eburne Saw Mills
Name(s):
Thompson family

Series 2
Correspondence
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1911-1937
Level:
Series
Series No.:
2
Physical Description:
4 folders of textual records
Scope:
Series contains correspondence received by James Thompson relating to the farm business, the Lulu Island West Dyking Commission, and the Richmond School Board. The series also contains personal correspondence received by Mr. Thompson
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Richmond School Board
Lulu Island West Dyking District

File 1
Business correspondence
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1911-1921
Level:
File
Series No.:
2
File No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains correspondence relating to the business meetings, employee payments, and shipments of crushed oats
Name(s):
Thompson family
Thompson farm

File 2
Lulu Island West Dyking Commission correspondence
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1911-1926
Level:
File
Series No.:
2
File No.:
2
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains correspondence received by James Thompson relating to legal actions taken against the Commission. File also contains correspondence from contractors advertising dyking equipment
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Lulu Island West Dyking District

File 3
School board correspondence
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1911-1921
Level:
File
Series No.:
2
File No.:
3
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains correspondence received by James Thompson relating to his activities as Chairman of the School Board. File also contains a list of teacher's names and salaries
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Richmond School Board

File 4
Personal correspondence
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1911-1937
Level:
File
Series No.:
2
File No.:
4
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains personal correspondence received by James Thompson, from his brother John Thompson, his in-laws the Abercrombies, and the Mountain View Cemetery
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Thompson family
Abercrombie family

Series 3
Legal records
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1893-1940
Level:
Series
Series No.:
3
Physical Description:
5 folders of textual material
Scope:
Series contains contracts, land deed and records relating to the acquisition and use of land. Series also contains James Thompson's will and marriage certificate
Name(s):
Thompson, James

File 1
Contracts
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1893, 1913-1930
Level:
File
Series No.:
3
File No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains contracts relating to employment, partnerships, the provision of electricity, and leases
Name(s):
Thompson, James

File 2
Land deeds
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1907-1911
Level:
File
Series No.:
3
File No.:
2
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains land deeds for property in Eburne and Point Grey, purchased by James Thompson
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Eburne (B.C.)
Point Grey (B.C.)

File 3
Land agreements
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1914-1921
Level:
File
Series No.:
3
File No.:
3
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains records relating to legal issues surrounding the acquisition and use of land
Name(s):
Thompson, James

File 4
Wills
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1910-1912, 1940
Level:
File
Series No.:
3
File No.:
4
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains a copy of James Thompson's will and power of attorney statement. File also contains a certificate of ownership for plots in the Mountain View Cemetery
Name(s):
Thompson, James

File 5
Marriage Certificate
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1893
Level:
File
Series No.:
3
File No.:
5
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains the marriage certificate for James Thompson and Esther Abercrombie
Name(s):
Thompson family
Thompson, James
Abercrombie family
Thompson, Esther

Series 4
Agricultural records
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1910-1921
Level:
Series
Series No.:
4
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
Series contains records relating to events and activities relating to Richmond agriculture.

File 1
Agricultural records
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1910-1921
Level:
File
Series No.:
4
File No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains records relating to Richmond agriculture. Topics include, but are not limited to: fairs, animal dips, market reports, cattle sales, and dairy farm competitions

Series 5
Thompson Family Members
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1888-1944 (predominate 1911-1920)
Level:
Series
Series No.:
5
Physical Description:
4 folders of textual material
Scope:
Series contains records relating to the activities of members of the Thompson Family. Family members reflected are: James Thompson, father; John James Thompson, son; Mary Leona (Thompson) Paxton, daughter; Violet Beatrice (Thompson) Pitman, daughter.
Name(s):
Thompson family
Thompson, James
Thompson, John James
Paxton, Mary (nee Thompson)
Pitman, Violet Beatrice

File 1
Orange Order Certificate
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1882
Level:
File
Series No.:
5
File No.:
1
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains James Thompson's membership certificate for the Loyal Orange Association of British North America
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Loyal Orange Association of British North America

File 2
John James Thompson records
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1915-1918
Level:
File
Series No.:
5
File No.:
2
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains records relating to John Thompson's discharge from the Royal Air Force. File also contains a high school entrance certificate
Name(s):
Thompson, John James
Thompson family

File 3
Mary Leona (Thompson) Paxton records
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1913-1944
Level:
File
Series No.:
5
File No.:
3
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains school honor roll and high school entrance certificates. File also contains correspondence received by Mrs. Paxton after the death of her father
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Thompson, James
Thompson family

File 4
Violet (Thompson) Pitman records
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
textual records
Date
1917
Level:
File
Series No.:
5
File No.:
4
Physical Description:
1 folder of textual records
Scope:
File contains school honor roll certificate
Name(s):
Pitman, Violet Beatrice
Thompson family

Series 6
Item 1985 39 1
Abercrombie Family
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1890]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
W. J. Boyd, Markdale, Ont.
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 in x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts (from top left to right) an unidentified woman, Robert Abercrombie, Mary Abercrombie, Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie) and John Abercrombie posing for a portrait studio photo.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Esther
Abercrombie (family)
Abercrombie, Mary
Abercrombie, Robert
Abercrombie, John

Item 1985 39 1 TO 1985 39 320
Photographs
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1885-1937
Level:
Series
Responsibility:
W.J. Boyd
John White
Thompson Studios
Walter H. Calder Studio
Rembrandt Studio
Duryea Photograph Company
Hacking
Gibson Studio
Bridgman
Benson Studio
Photo Craft
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
320 photograph prints : b&w ; 2.25 x 3.25 in to 8 x 10 in; 28 photograph copy prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in and 10 x 8 in; 68 photograph copy negatives : b&w ; 4 x 5 in; 1 photograph copy scan on CD : b&w
Scope:
Series contains candid and studio images of family members and family activities. Series also contains images of farming activities, school photographs, weddings, graduations and Japanese students at Sea Island School. Also included is Mary L. Thompson's "History Project of Richmond Municipality"
Item Range:
1985 39 1 to 1985 39 320
Name(s):
Sea Island School
Thompson family

Item 1985 39 2
Mary & Esther Abercrombie
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1891]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Fonger, Thornbury
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 in x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Mary Abercrombie and Esther Thompson (née Abercrobmie) posing in a portrait studio beside a basket of flowers.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Abercrombie, Mary
Thompson, Esther

Item 1985 39 3
James & Esther Thompson's wedding picture
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
February 22, 1893
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
John White Photographer, Vancouver, B.C.
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 in x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts James Thompson and Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie) posing for their wedding picture in a portrait studio.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Thompson, Esther

Item 1985 39 4
James and Esther Thompson posing with their first two children
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1898]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
[S. J. Thompson] Studios, Vancouver, New Wesminster
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 in x 7 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts James Thompson and Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie) posing in a portrait studio with their two eldest children, Lettie and Lizzie.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Esther
Thompson, James
Thompson, Lizzie
Thompson, Lettie

Item 1985 39 5
Lettie, John, Lizzie
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1900
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 7 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Lettie, John and Lizzie Thompson posting for a portrait studio photo.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Lettie
Thompson, Lizzie
Thompson, John James

Item 1985 39 6
Thompson children
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1906
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
O. White, Vancouver, B.C.
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 in x 5 in
Scope:
Photographs depicts the Thompson children (Lettie, John, Jessie, Mary, David and Lizzie) seated for a portrait studio photograph.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Jessie
Thompson, Lizzie
Thompson, David
Paxton, Mary Leona
Thompson, Lettie
Thompson, John James

Item 1985 39 7
Thompson family posing for a portrait studio photo
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1900]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 10.5 in x 12 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Thompson family posing together for a portrait studio photo. Written on the verso of one photograph: G. E. Paxton. 810 Gen. Currie Rd.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 8
Thompson family posing for a portrait studio photograph
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1905]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12 in x 14 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Thompson family posting for a portrait studio photograph.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 9
Dave T.
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
ca. 1913
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 in x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts David Thompson seated on grass beside a rabbit. Written on recto: 1915, 1914. Written on verso: Dave T. c. 1913.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, David

Item 1985 39 10
James and Esther Thompson
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 in x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts James Thompson and Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie) posing in front of a wooden bench.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Esther
Thompson, James

Item 1985 39 11
Unidentified men posing in front of a house
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1910]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6 in x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts two unidentified men posing in front of a house.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 12
Postcard of children outside of a school
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1910]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 postcard : b&w ; 3.5 in x 5.5 in
Scope:
Postcard depicts a group of children posing outside of a building, likley a school. Written on the verso: Dear Master Miss.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 13
Unidentifed members of the Thompson family posing for a photograph
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1910
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 in x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts unidentifed members of the Thompson family posing for a photograph.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 14
Thompson family girls with horse
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : 3 in x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts five children seated on a horse. An older child stands next to the horse, holding the reigns. Written on recto: 1914. Written on verso: Thompson fam girls w horse.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 15
Bell and King
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5.5 in x 9.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts two children beside two horses (identified as Bell and King).
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 16
James and Esther Thompson posing for a portrait studio photo
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Walter H. Calder Studio
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 10.5 in x 7 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie) and James Thompson posing for a portrait studio photo. Written on verso: Walter H. Calder (Studio), 709 Georgia St., Vancouver, B.C.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Esther
Thompson, James

Item 1985 39 17
Thompsons
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
April, 1918
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5.5 in x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts James Thompson and Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie) posing outside together. Written on verso: Thompsons April - 1918.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Thompson, Esther

Item 1985 39 18
Mary, Violet and Joe
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
April, 1918
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5.5 in x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Mary and Violet Thompson posing with a man identified as Joe. Written on verso: Mary, Violet, Joe - Lizzie's fiancée killed in war. April - 1918.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Pitman, Violet Beatrice

Item 1985 39 19
John Thompson
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1918]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Rembrandt Studio
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 6 in x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts John Thompson posing for a portrait studio photo in a military uniform. Written on verso: John Thompson. Rembrandt Studio, 318 Yonge St., Toronto.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, John James

Item 1985 39 20
Two unidentified girls posing on a rock
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5.5 in x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts two unidentified girls seated on a rock in a river.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 21
Bridgeport High
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : 4 in x 6 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of adolescents and adults posing together in front of a building, possibly Bridgeport School. Wirtten on verso: Bridgeport High?
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Bridgeport School

Item 1985 39 22
Lizzie T. 1919 Grad Photo (VGH)
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1919
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Dureya Photo Co., Vancouver
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6 in x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depcits Lizzie Thompson's 1919 VGH Graduation photograph.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Lizzie

Item 1985 39 23
Jessie & John
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Duryea Photo Co., Vancouver, B.C.
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6 in x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Jessie and John Thompson posing for a photograph at a portrait studio.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Thompson, Jessie

Item 1985 39 24
An unidentified bride and groom at a portrait studio
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1900]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
HaoKing, Vancouver B.C.
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 10 in x 6.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified bride and groom in a wedding picture at a portrait studio.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 25
Bride and groom posing for a wedding portrait
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Gibson Studio
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 11 in x 7 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified bride and groom posing together for a studio wedding portrait. Written on verso: Gibson Studio, Birks Bldg., Vancouver.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 26
Jessie Thompson posing for a studio portrait
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1922
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Bridgman Studio
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6 in x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Jessie Thompson posing for a portrait studio photo. Written on recto: Bridgman, 1922.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Jessie

Item 1985 39 27
Unidentified woman sitting for a portrait studio photograph
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 in x 3 in
Scope:
Unidentified woman sitting for a portrait studio photograph.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 28
Unidentified woman sitting for a portrait studio photograph
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 in x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified woman sitting for a portrait studio photograph.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 29
Thompson family posing for a studio photo
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Gibson Photo
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6 in x 8.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Thompson family posing for a portrait studio photo. Photograph depicts from back left to right Dave, James and John Thompson, and from front left to right Lizzie, Lettie, Mary, Esther, Jessie and Violet Thompson. Embossed on recto: Gibson Photo, Birks Building, Vancouver, BC. Written on verso: Dave, James, John, Lizzie, Lettie, Mary, Esther, Jessie, Violet.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)
Thompson, David
Thompson, James
Thompson, John James
Thompson, Lizzie
Thompson, Lettie
Thompson, Esther
Thompson, Jessie
Paxton, Mary Leona
Pitman, Violet Beatrice

Item 1985 39 30
Thompson farm
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 in x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentifed woman seated on a horse. Written on veso: Thompson farm.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 31
Esther Thompson holding a baby
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1925]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : 3.5 in x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie) holding a baby.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Esther

Item 1985 39 32
Mary Thompson posing for a studio photo
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 in x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Mary Thompson posing for a portrait studio photo.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 33
May Day, Brighouse
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1922
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 in x 3.5 in; 1 copy print : b&w ; 5 in x 7 in
Scope:
Photographs depict a group of women in white dresses seated in a decorated automobile. Written on verso of the original: May Day, Brighouse, V. Thompson May Queen (Thompson). Written on verso of the copy: 1922 May Day Celebrations at Brighouse with Violet Thompson as May Queen.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Pitman, Violet Beatrice

Item 1985 39 34
Church play
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 in x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group a of unidentified women in costume. Written on verso: Church play.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 35
Women posing in a church play
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w : 3.5 x 6 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group a of unidentified women in costume. Written on verso: Church play.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 36
Two unidentified children
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts two unidentified children posing together outside.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 37
Three unidentified women seated on the ground by a body of water
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 in x 4.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts three unidentified women seated on the ground by a body of water.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 38
Unidentified women seated on the ground by a body of water
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 in x 4.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts three unidentified women seated on the ground by a body of water.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 39
John & Lottie Hoffman & David Thompson Children David & Robert
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 in x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts John and Lottie Hoffman with David and Robert Thompson.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, David
Thompson, Robert

Item 1985 39 40
An unidentified family posing for a portrait studio photograph
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1925]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Benson Studio
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 7 x 8 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentifed family posing together for a portrait studio photograph.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 41
Lily Thompson & children
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Lily Thompson posing outdoors with two children. Written on verso: Lily Thompson + children
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Lily

Item 1985 39 42
James and Esther Thompson in a garden
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1925]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts James Thompson and Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie) standing together in a garden.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, James
Thompson, Esther

Item 1985 39 43
James Thompson with unidentified people
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1925]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts James Thompson posing with three unidentified children and one woman [possibly Jessie Thompson] in front of a house.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, James

Item 1985 39 44
James Thompson and an unidentified woman
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1925]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts James Thompson and an unidentified woman [possibly Jessie Thompson] posing together in front of a house.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, James

Item 1985 39 45
James Thompson posing with an unidentified family
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1925]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts James Thompson posing with an unidentified family on the steps of a house.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, James

Item 1985 39 46
Three unidentified women
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1939]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts three unidentified women posing outdoors together. [The woman in the centre may be Violet Thompson]. Stamped on verso: Crystal Finish Photo Services Aug 7 1939.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 47
Mary, Violet and husbands
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1939]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope:
Photogrpah depicts, from left to right, an unidentified man, Violet Thompson, Mary Thompson, and an unidentified man. Writtten on verso: Mary, Violet + husbands.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Pitman, Violet Beatrice

Item 1985 39 48
Violet and Cliff's Wedding
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1939
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 x 6 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Violet Thompson's wedding to Cliff. Written on verso: Violet + Cliff wedding, Uncle Jack. Written on a sticky note on verso: Wallace Robert W, Robert T., Douglas W., [illegible], David T., Liz, Leora, 1939.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Pitman, Violet Beatrice

Item 1985 39 49
Mary Paxton and an unidentified man
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1939]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
Geo. T. Wadds. 1318 Granville Street. Vancouver, BC
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 14 x 10.5 in
Scope:
Mary Paxton (née Thompson) posing for a portrait studio photograph with an unidentified man. [Possibly a wedding photograph]. Written on verso: Paxton.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 50
Thompson-Paxton Wedding
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1939]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 in x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of people posing at the Thompson-Paxton wedding.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 51
Unidentified woman posing for a portrait studio photograph.
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1939]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
PhotoCraft, Vancouver BC
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified woman posing in furs for a portrait studio photograph.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 52
Unidentified baby in a carriage
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1939]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4.5 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified baby seated in a baby carriage.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 53
Unidentified boy with chickens
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1939]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope:
Photogrpah depicts an unidentified boy in the yard of what appears to be a chicken coop.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 54
Unidentified boy seated outdoors
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1939]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4.5 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a young boy seated on a wooden stool in front of a farm building.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 55
House on General Currie
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1947]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts two unidentified children in front of a vegetable garden. Written on verso: House on General Currie c. 1947, 8100 General Currie.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 56
Violet, Cliff, George and Robert - Xmas 1947
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1947
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : 8 x 9.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts, from left to right, Violet Pitman (née Thompson), George Pitman, Cliff Pitman and Robert Pitman posing for a portrait studio photograph. Written on recto: Violet + Cliff, George, [illegible], Robert, 1947. Written on verso: Xmas 1947.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Pitman, Violet Beatrice
Pitman, Cliff
Pitman, Robert
Pitman, George

Item 1985 39 57
Three unidentified women posing for a portrait studio photograph
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4.5 in x 6.5 in
Scope:
Photogrpah depicts three unidentified women posing for a portrait studio photograph.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 58
Mrs. G. Easterbrook's 84th Birthday
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1947]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 4 x 6 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a large group of people posing for a photograph. Written on the verso of one photograph: This was taken on Mrs. G. Easterbrooks 84 birthday at W 7 [illegible] (will know most of the faces & think it is real good). Written on the verso of the other photograph: Methodist church service.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Easterbrook (family)

Item 1985 39 59
David and Lizzie T.
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1975]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts David and Lizzie Thompson standing in a garden. Written on verso: David & Lizzie T.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, David
Thompson, Lizzie

Item 1985 39 60
Unidentified people in a corn field
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1939]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : 3.5 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts several unidentified people standing in what appears to be a corn field.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 61
Unidentified man posing in a yard
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1947]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified man posing in a yard.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 62
Unidentified man in a naval uniform with an unidentified woman
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1940]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified man in a Royal Canadian Navy uniform posing with an unidentified woman.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 63
Bridgeport High School 1920-21
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1921]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 7 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the student of Bridgeport High School posing in front of what appears to be the school building. Written on verso: Bridgeport High School 1920-21. M. L. Paxton, 810 General Currie Rd.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 64
Bridgeport High School Picnic, Bowen Island
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
May 31, 1924
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of sudents posing on the grass in front of a wooded area. Written on recto: Bridgeport High School Picnic Bowen Island May 31st 1924.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Bridgeport School

Item 1985 39 65
Japanese School on S. I. [Sea Island]
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1929
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
H. G. Bryce
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 5 x 7 in
Scope:
Photographs depicts the Sea Island Division 2 1929 class photo. Children are identified from left to right, starting at the back row: Emiko Muraki, unknown first name with surname Maekaea, unknown first name with surname Yamazaki, unidentified child, unidentified child, Yoshiko Homura, Fumiko Matosumoto, and teacher Mary Paxton (née Thompson). Third row: unknown first name with surname Yamazaki, Shizue Adachi, unknown first name with surname Yamazaki, Terue Kawaguchi, Mary Takahashi, and Takeno Maekawa. Second row: Shigeshi Fukushima, Toshi Fukushima, unidentified child, Herby Matsui, Masuo Koyanagi, Yukinori Higo, Hisashi Koyanagi, and Takashi Hirakida. Front row: Shingo Adachi, Hideo Fujino, Senji Sasaki, Susumu Fukushima, Goro Hamaura, Wataru Koyanagi, and Jiro Kosaka. Written on verso of one photograph: Japanese School on S. I. Further exposure on double-weight paper, please double-expose when finishing. Also stamped on verso: Class Groups 25c. Kindly send money to Teacher if ordering. Satisfaction or refund. H. G. Bryce, 1185 36 Avenue E., Vancouver, B.C.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 66
Japanese School on Sea Island
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1930
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 7 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of Japanese students posing in front of a wooden building, possibly a schoolhouse. Students depicted are likely from Sea Island's Japanese School. Written on verso: 1930.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 67
Div. I
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1932
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 7 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of Japanese students posing in front of a wooden building, possibly a schoolhouse. Students depicted are likely from Sea Island's Japanese School. Written on verso: Div. I, 1932.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 68
Div. 2
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1932
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 7 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of Japanese students posing in front of a wooden building, possibly a schoolhouse. Mary Paxton (née Thompson) is in the third row, on the far right. Students depicted are likely from Sea Island's Japanese School. Written on verso: 1932 Div. 2. Mary Thompson, teacher.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 69
Div. III
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1932
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 7 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of Japanese students posing in front of a wooden building, possibly a schoolhouse. Students depicted are likely from Sea Island's Japanese School. The woman is standing in the third row on the far right of the photo is likely the teacher, Minnie Best. Written on verso: Div. III, 1932. Minnie Best.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 70
Sea Island Japanese School class photo
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 7 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of Japanese students posing in front of a wooden building, possibly a schoolhouse. Students depicted are likely from Sea Island's Japanese School. The woman is standing in the back row on the far right of the photo is the teacher, Mary Paxton (née Thompson).
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 71
Maypole dance
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1925]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of people in a field circling a maypole.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 72
Sea Island Japanese School class photo
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of Japanese students posing in front of a wooden building, possibly a schoolhouse. Students depicted are likely from Sea Island's Japanese School.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 73
Sea Island Japanese School class photo
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of Japanese students posing in front of a wooden building, possibly a schoolhouse. Students depicted are likely from Sea Island's Japanese School.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 74
Sea Island Japanese School class photo
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of Japanese students posing in front of a wooden building, possibly a schoolhouse. Students depicted are likely from Sea Island's Japanese School. Stamped on verso: Better Pictures NuGloss Photo Finish, Vancouver Drug Co. Limited.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 75
Sea Island Japanese School students in costume
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Level:
Item
Edition:
[ca. 1930]
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of young girls in scalloped dresses and headbands posing together. They are likely students at Sea Island's Japanese School. Stamped on verso: Better Pictures NuGloss Photo Finish, Vancouver Drug Co. Limited.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 76
Sea Island School parade float
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts truck, decorated with a union jack flag and foliage, likely a float for a parade. Written on the top of the truck: Seal Island School. Stamped on verso: Better Pictures NuGloss Photo Finish, Vancouver Drug Co. Limited.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 77
Sea Island Japanese School students posing in hats
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of young girls posing together in dresses and hats. The group may be dressed up for a particular event or celebration.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 78
Sea Island Japanese School students posing in hats
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of young girls posing together in dresses and hats. The group may be dressed up for a particular event or celebration.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 79
Sea Island Japanese School students around a maypole
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of Japanese students in costume holding ribbons. They are in front of what appears to be a schoolhouse.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 80
Sea Island Japanese School students in costume
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 6 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of Japanese girls posing together in costume in front of a wooden building, possibly a schoolhouse.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 81
A group of people posing beside a thresher
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1910]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of people posing with a Sawyer & Massey Co. Ltd. thresher. There is a pile of hay in front of the thresher, and a tall stack of filled fabric sacks on the left hand side.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 82
Farm workers in the process of threshing
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1910]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of farm workers posing while in the process of threshing hay. The thresher and a large pile of hay are visible in the background.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 83
Farm workers in the process of threshing
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1910]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of farm workers posing while in the process of threshing hay. The thresher and a large pile of hay are visible in the background.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 84
Hay time on [illegible]
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1918
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 postcard : b&w : 3.5 x 6 in
Scope:
Postcard depicts a group of farm workers posing with horses and a large pile of hay. Written on recto: Hay time on [illegible]. Written on verso: farm workers (neighbours?), Thompson farm, @ 1918.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson farm

Item 1985 39 85
Thompson farm - work party
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a work party on the Thompson family farm. Wirtten on recto: 1914. Written on verso: Thompson farm - work party - threshing crew, 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson farm

Item 1985 39 86
Thompson family and others posing for a farming photo
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1910]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
A. Murchie Photography
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
2 photograph prints : b&w : 7 x 9.5 in
Scope:
Photographs depict a group of unidentified individuals posing with pitchforks, horse-drawn hay rakes, and piles of hay. James Thompson and Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie) are holding two small children second and third from the right in the front row. Written on verso of one: G. E. Paxton, 810 Gen. Currie Rd. Written on the verso of the other: (Thompson). Stamped on verso of both: A. Murchie Photography.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Esther
Thompson (family)
Thompson, James

Item 1985 39 87
James Thompson in a farm field
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1925]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 6 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts James Thompson standing in a farming field. Stamped on verso: McCutchon's 4 Hour Service Film Finishing.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, James

Item 1985 39 88
Bell, Kate, Lassie?, Maude
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1920]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified man posing on top of a horse-drawn machine (possibly a grain or hay binder). Three horses are hitched to the front of the machine. Written on verso: Bell, Kate, Lassie?, Maude.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 89
Grain Threshing, British Columbia
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1900]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
[Harry Torkington] Devine, Vancouver
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print: b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified group of men posing with a grain threshing machine. Written on recto: Grain Threshing, British Columbia. Devine, Vancouver.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 90
Portion of Milking Herd of Mr Thompson Terra Nova
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1900]
Level:
Item
Responsibility:
[Harry Torkington] Devine, Vancouver
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a herd of cows in a farm yard. An unidentified individual on a horse and a dog appear to be herding the cattle. Written on recto: Devine, Vancouver. Portion of Milking Herd of Mr. Thompson Terra Nova.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)
Thompson farm
Terra Nova

Item 1985 39 91
Unidentified group of men posing in front of a thresher
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1900]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 post card : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Postcard depicts an unidentifed group of men posing in front of a thresher. A pile of hay or grain is visible on the left hand side of the post card.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 92
Unidentified men threshing grain or hay
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photogaph depicts several unidentified men threshing grain or hay using a horse-drawn thresher. Written on recto: 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 93
Unidentified individuals pitching hay
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w 3 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts several unidentified individuals standing on horse-drawn wagons and pitching hay.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 94
Unidentified men pitching hay
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts three unidentified men pitching hay onto a horse-drawn cart.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 95
A barn and a tall stack of cloth bags
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a barn with a tall stack of cloth bags in front of the farm building. An unidentified man in visible on the right hand side of the photo.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 96
Unidentified man on horse-drawn farm machinery
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified man on a piece of horse-drawn farming machinery (possibly a grain or hay binder).
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 97
A young boy driving a hay rake
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a young boy driving a hay rake led by two horses. Piles of hay are visible in the field.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 98
Thompson barn
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts unidentified individuals playing in the snow in front of the Thompson family barn. Written on verso: Thompson barn.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson farm

Item 1985 39 99
Horse carriage in the snow
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified man driving a horse carriage in the snow.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 100
Decorated car for Easterbrooke Milling Company
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a decorated car, possibly a float for a parade. The car seems to be decorated to look like a barn or building. Signage on the front of the car reads: Easterbrook Milling Co.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 101
Train tracks and trees
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5.5 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts train tracks running through an area with trees. There is an illegible word written on the verso.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 102
A man and child in front of a stack of bags
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a man holding a child on his shoulders in front of a stack of cloth bags, possibly to show the height of the stack.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 103
Unidentified individuals in a car
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1915]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified man seated in a car. Two unidentified individuals are in the back seat. It appears as though something was writtenon the verso in pencil, and then erased - several letters are legible, but no words.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 104
Methodist Church
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Richmond Methodist Church on Cambie and River Roads (known later as the Richmond United Church and now the Minoru Chapel), manse and church hall. Written on the verso: Includes hall + manse.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Minoru Chapel

Item 1985 39 105
Methodist Church
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Richmond Methodist Church on Cambie and River Roads (known later as the Richmond United Church and now the Minoru Chapel) with several cars and people out front.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Minoru Chapel

Item 1985 39 106
Trites School
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Trites School building (later Hamilton Elementary School). Written on verso: Trites School.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 107
James Thompson house, Terra Nova
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts James Thompson's house, in Terra Nova. Written on verso: 5 columns
page 2
Jan 18/85. 75%. James Thompson house, Terra Nova.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Terra Nova
Thompson (family)
Thompson, James

Item 1985 39 108
Thompson house with two people in the doorway
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an image of the Thompson house. Two unidentified individuals are visible in the doorway.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 109
Thompson house in the snow
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Thompson house and yard covered in snow.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 110
Thompson house and a parked car
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1930]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Thompson house. Beside the house is a parked car.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 111
Thompson house
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1913
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Thompson house. An unidentified girl sits on the porch. Written on the recto: 1913.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 112
Hoffman's home, No. 1 Road
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1925]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Hoffman's house. Written on verso: Hoffman's house. No. 1 Road.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 113
John T. house
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1925]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the front of a house and yard. Written on verso: John T. house. Possibly the verso note is referring to John Thompson.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 114
Construction of General Currie House
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1947-1948
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a home in the process of being built. The wooden body of the house is visible. Written on verso: Construction, General Currie house 1947-1948, 8100 General Currie.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 115
Boarding an airplane
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1945]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print ; b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an airplane on a runway. Two men are visible at the front of the plane, possibly marshalling the plane. A unidentified person is visible boarding the plane. Written on the side of the plane: CF-TCN.
Accession No.:
1985 39

Item 1985 39 116
Thompson grave site, Mtn View Cemetery
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
[ca. 1945]
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 6 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a gravestone in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver. The area around the grave is covered with flowers and a wreath is visible beside the gravestone. Written on verso: Thompson gravestone, Mtn View Cemetery.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 117
Woodward's Landing
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a ferry and several cars at Woodward's Landing. The ferry seen in the above has just come from Ladner and is waiting the arrival of the busses from Vancouver which carry passengers to and from the ferry.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Woodwards Landing

Item 1985 39 118
Home of R. Rees
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an image of the home of R. Rees, the councillor for Ward 4.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Rees, Rice
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 119
An early home built on Lulu Island and owned by J. McMyn
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an early home built on Lulu Island and owned by J. McMyn.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
McMyn (family)

Item 1985 39 120
English School
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the English School, one of the older schools on the Island, situated near Woodwards. In the front the paved road can be seen.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
English School

Item 1985 39 121
An old house on the Island, the property of Mr. Fairman
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Scope:
Photograph depicts an old house on the Island, the property of Mr. Fairman. This is on Number 9 Road.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
No. 9 Road

Item 1985 39 122
South Arm Presbyterian Church
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the South Arm Presbyterian church on the corner of Nos. 9 and 3 Roads. This is a gymnasium and kitchen.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
South Arm Presbyterian Church
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 123
Home of Mr. Bridge
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the home of Mr. Bridge, who was Reeve of the Municipality for some years.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Bridge, William
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 124
House owned by Mr. McKinney
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a house owned by Mr. McKinney.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
McKinney House
Mckinney (family)

Item 1985 39 125
Orange Hall, No. 9 Road
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Orange Hall on No .9 Road, used for festivals, concerts and dances.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Orange Hall

Item 1985 39 126
Old house
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the yard and front of a house.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 127
Home of Mr. Branscombe
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the home of Mr. Branscombe, the house which was owned by Captain Atkinson.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Branscombe house
Branscombe (family)

Item 1985 39 128
Fisherman's Hospital, Steveston
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the front of the Fisherman's Hospital in Steveston.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Steveston (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 129
Roman Catholic Church, Steveston
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a Roman Catholic Church in Steveston.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Steveston (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 130
Steveston telephone office
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the outside of the Steveston telephone office.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Steveston Telephone Exchange

Item 1985 39 131
B.C. Electric Station, Steveston
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the outside of the B.C. Electric Station in Steveston.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
B.C. Electric Railway

Item 1985 39 132
Steveston Cannery
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of the Steveston Cannery
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Steveston Cannery
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 133
Royal Bank, Steveston
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Scope:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Royal Bank of Canada
Steveston (B.C.)
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 134
Principal Block in Steveston
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the principal block in Steveston, showing corner Drug Store.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Steveston (B.C.)
Paxton, Mary Leona
Hepworth Block

Item 1985 39 135
Steveston Opera House
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of the Steveston Opera House.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Steveston Opera House

Item 1985 39 136
Methodist Church, Steveston
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of the Methodist Church in Steveston, on the corner of Nos 3 and 17 roads.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 137
Steveston Public School
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of a Steveston Public School.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Steveston (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 138
Steveston Public School
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of a Steveston Public School.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Steveston (B.C.)
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 139
The new home of Mr. D. M. Webster
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of the new home of Mr. D. M. Webster. Mr. Webster was a member of the council for a number of years.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Webster, David Mearns
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 140
Municipal Hall, Brighouse
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the Municipal Hall at Brighouse. In the front is the War-Memorial. To the left are the tennis courts and the B.C. Electric car-tracks. To the right is Brighouse Park.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Brighouse (B.C.)
Municipal Hall
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 141
New block owned by H. Barker
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the new block at Brighouse, owned by H. Barker. In the background is the station and to the left of it a block owned by Stirton.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Brighouse (B.C.)
Paxton, Mary Leona
Stirton family
Barker, W.H. (William Henry)

Item 1985 39 142
Richmond Methodist Church
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of the Richmond Methodist Church. To the left is the parsonage. To the right is the shed which was used for horses and rigs and is now used by cars.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Richmond Methodist Church
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 143
New barn and dairy
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the new barn and dairy owned by Doctors which is to produce certified milk.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 144
W.T. Easterbrooks flour mill
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts W. T. Easterbrooks flour mill. The elevator was built recently.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Easterbrook, William Thomas
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 145
Schools in the background
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Bridgeport Public & High School. These were in the same building until this year now the High School is in three buildings at the back. When the school was changed from a Superior to a High School one of the first principles was Mr. J.A. MacIntosh.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 146
The home of James Thompson
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of the Thompson family home. This house was built eighteen years ago and is the home of James Thompson. It is situated about one and one-half miles from Terra Nova.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)
Thompson, James
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 147
J. Thompson's barn and cattle
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts J. Thompson's barn and cattle.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)
Thompson, James
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 148
A view from my home
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a view from Mary Thompson's home. Across the river is Sea Island. In the background are mountains which can be seen in every direction.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Sea Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 149
Block at Eburne owned by Mr. Grauer
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a block at Eburne that is owned by Mr. Grauer. There is in it the Post-office, grocery store, hardware, gas station and most farm implements. This is on Sea Island.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Grauer (family)
Sea Island - General Views
Paxton, Mary Leona
Eburne (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 150
Barns owned by Mr. Grauer
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of two barns. These barns which have just been completed are owned by Mr. Grauer. The silos are on [the] other side.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Grauer (family)

Item 1985 39 151
Japanese School on Sea Island
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of the Japanese School on Sea Island
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Sea Island (B.C.)
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 152
Pea-threshers on Lulu Island
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts pea-threshers on Lulu Island.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona
Lulu Island (B.C.)

Item 1985 39 153
A good crop, Lulu Island
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts stacks of hay in a field on Lulu Island
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Lulu Island (B.C.)
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 154
A load of hay
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a man standing on top of a large load of hay. The hay is being carted by two horses
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 155
Grain-threshers
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts grain-threshers in front of a barn.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 156
A real farm yard
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a farm yard, which includes chickens, turkeys and a horse.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 157
Trites School
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1923
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the exterior of Trites School, located at the upper end of the Island.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Paxton, Mary Leona

Item 1985 39 158
Unidentified members of the Thompson family posing for a photograph
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1910
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 in x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts unidentified members of the Thompson family posing for a photograph. Written on recto: 1910.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 159
Children posing in a yard
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1912
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of unidentified children posing together in a yard. Written on recto: 1912.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 160
Children posing in a yard
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1912
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of unidentified children posing together in a yard. Written on recto: 1912.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 161
Two women beside a bush
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1910
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts two women standing beside a bush or tree. [The woman on the left may be Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie)]. Written on recto: 1910.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)
Thompson, Esther

Item 1985 39 162
Posing on the porch
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified woman posing on what appears to be a house porch. A document is visible to her right. Written on recto: 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 163
? & Jessie Tompson
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts, from left to right, an unidentified young girl and Jessie Thompson posing together in front of a large tree trunk. Written on recto: 1914. Written beneath the photo, in the album: ? & Jessie Thompson.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson, Jessie

Item 1985 39 164
Two women seated on a log
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts two women seated on a log. Written on recto: 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 165
Unidentified people eating watermelon
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts three unidentified people eating watermelon in a wooded area. Written on recto: 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 166
An outdoor meal
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group a unidentified people seated at an outdoor table. The table is set for a meal, with dishes and glasses present. Written on recto: 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 167
Individuals in costume
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts the backs of five unidentified indviduals who appear to be dressed in costumes. They are facing a porch, and may be performing for individuals on on the porch. Written on recto: 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 168
Five boys in coveralls
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5 in
Scope:
Pphotograph depicts five boys in coveralls. They boys appear to be in a wooded area. Written on recto: 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 169
Three girls posing in a yard
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1912, 1913
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w : 3 x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts three young girls posing in a yard. [The girls might be, from back left to right, Mary Paxton (née Thompson) and Violet Pitman (née Thompson). The girl laying on the ground in the front may be Jessie Thompson]. Written on recto: 1913, 1912.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 170
Posing on a rock
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 2.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a group of unidentified women posing with a man. The group appears to be seated on a rock. Written on recto: 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 171
Camp at Gibsons Landing
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts a cloth tent and wood cabin set up for a campsite. Written on recto: Camp at Gibsons Landing, 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)
Gibsons Landing

Item 1985 39 172
Women in overcoats and hats
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts six unidentified women dressed in dark overcoats and hats standing in a wooded area together. [This may be at the Gibsons Landing campsite]. Written on recto: 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 173
Thompson women posing on a lawn
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1913
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts Esther Thompson (née Abercrombie) in the back row on the far left beside two unidentified women. Seated on the grass are four young girls. [The girls may be, from the second row left to right, Violet Pitman (née Thompson), an unidentified girl, and Jessie Thompson]. A young girl is seated furthest to the forefront. [This girl may be Mary Paxton (née Thompson)]. Written on recto: 1913.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 174
Five children in a yard
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1912
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts five children standing together in a yard. Written on recto: 1912.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 175
Three people in front of a house
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1914
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 2.5 x 3 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts three unidentified individuals in front of a house. Written on recto: 1914.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)

Item 1985 39 176
Posing on a lawn with flowers
Part Of:
Thompson family fonds
Type
Community Records
GMD
graphic
Date
1913
Level:
Item
Series No.:
6
Physical Description:
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4 in
Scope:
Photograph depicts an unidentified women posing on a lawn. She has flowers in her hand. Written on recto: 1913.
Accession No.:
1985 39
Name(s):
Thompson (family)
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