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BC History Diary

Read Real Handwritten Letters from British Columbia’s Past

Step into the lives of people who lived over 100 years ago.

What You’ll Get in the BC History Diary Newsletter

  • Real handwritten letters from 1890s to World War I
  • Historical context you won’t find in textbooks
  • Recommendations for historic sites and museums across British Columbia
  • Insights from inside a working archive
  • Early access to new posts & series
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Explore British Columbia History Through Original Archival Documents

Mount Cheam Hike: A Historic Climb from Agassiz, B.C. (1914)

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The Early History of Harrison Hot Springs (Part 1)

Sternwheeler on Harrison Lake
Early Harrison Hot Springs Hotel
group of people waiting to board paddle boat

The Hazeley Letter Series (1896-1897)

Vintage handwritten letter in black ink describing family tensions.
Man on wagon full of hay being pulled by two horses

Museums and Archives Collaborating on These Historical Letters

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  • British Columbia History
    • British Columbia History
  • The Hazeley Letters (1896 – 1897)
    • Those Named in the Hazeley Letters
    • The Hazeley Letters
  • WWI Pilot – William McRae’s Letters
    • William McRae’s WWI Letters
  • Historic Places & Museums in British Columbia
    • Historic Places & Museums in British Columbia
  • Contact
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    • Editorial Policy
    • Terms of Use & Disclaimer
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