Fonds consists of photographs taken by the Campbell Studio and Claude Colpitts. Images depict the Foundation Company of B.C. Ltd. shipyards located in Victoria West, parades held in Victoria and other miscellaneous photographs of sporting groups, military personnel and others.
Campbell StudioFonds consists primarily of glass plate and nitrate negatives, the majority of which are images of individuals and family groups, including members of the Chambers and Todd families.
Chambers, Arthur Hyde, Sr., 1852-1935 (family)Fonds consists of photographs of scenes of Victoria and reminiscences.
McTavish, Duncan Douglas, 1882-1967 (family)Fonds consists of photographs depicting buildings, people and scenery around Victoria and Vancouver Island.
Fleming Bros. (Firm)Fonds consists mostly of photographs depicting Victoria buildings, school children, theatre groups, and scenic views.
George N.Y. Simpson StudiosFonds consists commercial studio photographs, camera sketches, and miscellaneous prints.
Knight, Harry Upperton, 1873-1973Fonds consists of commercial photographic portraits.
Savannah, John, 1868-1925Fonds consists of commercial photographic portraits.
McAllister, KennethFonds consists of glass plate and nitrate negatives taken for the Daily Colonist newspaper and the photographer’s private use. The images date from between the 1890s and 1930s and include images of the Pocock family and friends, WWI military groups, buildings (including Fire Halls), sports events (including the VIAA swim team and the Victoria Golf Club), city and street views, as well as images of China and the interior of British Columbia.
Pocock, R.L., 1874-1943Fonds consists of commercial photographic portraits.
Spencer, Stephen Allen, 1829-1911Fonds consists of photographs taken mainly during John's career as a freelance photographer for Victoria Press, covering a wide variety of topics relating to everyday life and special events, mainly in Victoria.
John, William E., 1924-2000