84 Years of BC History Digitized

The University of British Columbia and BC Historical Federation have partnered to digitize the BC Historical Association Annual Reports 1923, 1924, 1929, the BC Historical Quarterly 1937--1958, and BC Historical News/BC History 1968—2007. The University Library and BCHF are sharing a unique historical record with communities across the province.

Check it out from the link on the BCHF page or on the UBC Archives site.

UBC Archives is interested in digitizing other collections so contact them if you have a collection of interest.

Transportation Issue of BC History is Available

This issue is all about the history of transportation in British Columbia. Stories about ships, aeroplanes, 1940 beginning of Greyhound Bus Lines in Nelson, freight wagons, stage coaches.

Edited by transportation expert Barrie Sanford - check it out:

http://bchistory.ca/publications/journal/index.html

War Brides from WW1

One of my fellow genealogy pals and well known World War One war bride researcher is speaking for the Maple Ridge Historical Society, April 22, 2010 7:30 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Heritage Hall – 22279 116th Avenue.

Check out news item by Sheila Nickols.

Come and hear her speak and learn about this lesser known part of history. Most people know about the war brides from WW2 but not as much is known about those from the First World War.

Also, check out Annette's blog on the topic.