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Archival letters, historic photographs, and local history from the Fraser Valley and beyond.
Explore the Series
The Hazeley Letters
A remarkable collection of letters written from Agassiz in the 1890s revealing everyday life in early British Columbia.
Early Harrison Hot Springs
Stories of settlers, steamships, and the people who built one of British Columbia’s earliest resort towns.
WWI Letters from an Agassiz Pilot
A new letter series following Royal Flying Corps pilot William Gordon McRae during the First World War.
Mining Camps at Harrison Lake
Gold rush speculation, mining camps, and the excitement that once was the mountains around Harrison Lake.
Featured Articles
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William McRae’s Letters: A WWI Pilot and Soldier (1916)
In 1916, William McRae made the decision to combine his…
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The Final Chapter of the Hazeley Letters: How the Story Ends (1897)
This post concludes the Hazeley Letter series, a collection of…
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Mount Cheam Hike: A Historic Climb from Agassiz, B.C. (1914)
A handwritten account of a Mount Cheam hike isn’t something…
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Life in Victoria and Agassiz, BC in 1897 | The Hazeley Letters
This post continues the Hazeley Letter series, a collection of…
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The Early History of Harrison Hot Springs (Part 2): Pioneer Life, Port Douglas, and Harrison Lake Adventures
This post explores the early history of Harrison Hot Springs…
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Victoria, British Columbia in 1897: Travel, Church, and Social Life
Travelling from Vancouver to Victoria in 1897 In May 1897,…
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