Fonds consists primarily of correspondence and photographs of three generations of the Helmcken family. The fonds also includes a scrapbook, certificates, family tree, and other material relating to the family’s private and professional activities.
Helmcken, John Sebastian, 1824-1920This collection consists of a variety of original and copied documents on a number of topics pertaining to Victoria over the years. These documents, which were brought together by the City's first Archivist, Ainslie Helmcken, include programmes, menus, correspondence, booklets, newspaper clippings, and receipts.
Helmcken, Ainslie James, 1900-1987Fonds consists of photographs, reminiscences, political files, certificates, and other material relating to the various activities of family members.
Henderson, Anton, Sr., 1853-1950Fonds consists of reminiscences.
King, HenryFonds consists of photographs of unidentified people and gardens.
Saunders, Henry, 1837-1904 (family)Fonds consists of photographs of the Lewis family and the Langford farmhouse.
Lewis, Herbert George, 1828-1905 (family)Fonds consists of a monthly summary of accounts.
Hinton Electric CompanyFonds consists mainly of family photographs, the Plimley auto dealership, Professor Wicken's children's orchestra, and early automobiles.
Plimley, HoraceFonds consists commercial studio photographs, camera sketches, and miscellaneous prints.
Knight, Harry Upperton, 1873-1973Fonds consists of photographs of relatives and friends of Hudson Blake's father William Alfred Blake. Group photos include classes at Oaklands School, lacrosse teams and Canadian Army units (World War I).
Blake, Hudson W.Fonds consists of minute books and a scrapbook of the 1939 Royal visit.
Imperial Order of the Daughters of the EmpireFonds consists mainly of photographs of George Allen and Victoria City policemen.
Dyson, Irene A.Fonds consists mostly of photographs of the Munn, Williams and Morrow families.
Munn, Florence IsabelFonds consists of business records of the Columbia Rooms and the Island Steamship Company.
Funk, Jacob, d. 1990Fonds consists of diaries, correspondence, bank records, and an invitation to a Dunsmuir/Cavendish wedding.
Savage, James M., d. 1923Collection consists mainly of photographs depicting Victoria scenes, streets, and buildings.
Findlay, James R.Fonds consists of photographs of horses and a delivery wagon belonging to West End Grocery Co. and Dixi H. Ross and Co., as well as interior and exterior views of the latter's store.
Slater, JamesFonds consists of photographs of family and friends, houses, and coastal scenes, including Janet and Martin Grainger, houses on Samuel Island and in Esquimalt, and views of the Gulf Islands. Textual material consists of a copy of Martin Allerdale Grainger's book, Woodsmen of the West.
Bowden, Janet, d. 1976Fonds consists mostly of photographs of the Gordon family and their homes.
Gordon, JessieThe collection consists of ten photographs of women who were school friends of Joanne Hughes' mother-in-law, Winifred Alice Hughes.
Hughes, Joanne J.Fonds consists of photographs of the Barnsley family, home, and business and some business records.
Barnsley, John, d. 1924 (family)Fonds consists of photographs depicting the Christian and Cameron families and scenes of Victoria.
Christian, John, Capt., d. 1933Fonds consists of photographs of the departure of the 48th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
Lamport, John F.Fonds consists of mostly of photographs documenting construction work and the laying of pipe for the Sooke water supply.
Krog, John Frederick, 1887-1967Fonds consists of photographs documenting the construction of the Johnson St. Bridge.
Chapman, John Howard Arthur, 1862-1942Fonds consists of one album containing photographs of mainly unidentified groups and individuals.
McConnell, John Humbert, d. 1963 (family)Fonds consists mainly of photographs depicting the Robilliard and Jeune familes, the Victoria Machinery Depot, and the Victoria Steam Laundry.
Robilliard, John J., 1879-1959 (family)Fonds consists mainly of photographs of Boys Central School and Ludwig Hafer's machine shop.
Hafer, John Lawrence, 1900-1988Fonds consists of photographs depicting James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, the Gorge, Weiler Brothers Furniture staff, and the Lewis home and family.
Lewis, John (family)Fonds consists of commercial photographic portraits.
Savannah, John, 1868-1925Fonds consists of photographs of major tourist attractions in and around Victoria.
Gray, John VickersFonds consists of a scrapbook regarding the James Bay Athletic Association.
King, John W.Fonds consists of photographs of individuals and groups, as well as views of Victoria and various public and private buildings.
Jones, Henry Humphrey, 1858-1954 (family)Fonds consists of records pertaining to various real estate holdings, building society records, and estate records.
Wilson, Joseph Eilbeck, 1867-1945Fonds consists of photographs of beaches, swimming scenes, and a basketball team.
Grant, Joseph Henderson, d. 1956Fonds consists of business records and correspondence.
Rowland, Joseph William, d. 1949Fonds consists of financial records, correspondence, a diary, family estate records, partnership records, personal estate records, and a real estate journal.
Wilson, Joseph, 1806-1892Fonds consists of bylaws, minutes, membership records, reports, and correspondence.
Journeymen Barber's International Union of AmericaThe collection consists mainly of photographs relating to Helmcken House, the opening of the Royal Jubilee Hospital, and the 15th Artillery Brigade CCF.
Helmcken, John Sebastian, Jr., b. 1896Fonds consists of photographs of Paulin family and friends.
Paulin, Kathleen M.Fonds consists of photographs of boating in Gonzales Bay.
Crabtree, Kenneth S., d. 1984Fonds consists of commercial photographic portraits.
McAllister, KennethFonds consists of photographs of the Kroeger family, Spiritualist picnics, theatrical groups, and the family business.
Kroeger, Frederick, Sr. (family)Fonds consists of photographs depicting the Victoria Fire Department.
Kerley, L. AlfredFonds consists of minutes, financial statements, and correspondence.
League of Nations Society in Canada. Victoria BranchFonds consists of records relating to the operations of the ship, S.S. Oscar.
Leeming Brothers, Ltd.Fonds consists of photographs documenting forestry practices on Vancouver Island, and scenes of the Malahat Drive.
Frank, LeonardFonds consists of photographs of the B.C. Legislature.
Schofield, LetitiaThe collection consists of non-circulating publications dealing mainly with Victoria local history.
Victoria (B.C.). Archives DivisionFonds consists mainly of photographs of the 103rd Battalion.
Henniker, Lt. Col.