Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands
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Dive into the world of ancient deep-sea biodiversity hotspots called glass sponge reefs.
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Hannah Maynard was an early expert in experimental photography. In the mid-1800s, she started capturing portraits of Victoria’s early settlers and Indigenous communities. With explorations of multiple exposures and photo sculpting, she experimented with surrealism years before its time.
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British Columbia is a parliamentary democracy, which means that British Columbians elect people to represent them at the provincial legislature. These elected representatives are called members of the legislative assembly (MLAs). Each MLA represents a different area, called an electoral district or a constituency. It is their job to pass legislation, approve finances and scrutinize…
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To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO) partnered with Royal BC Museum. Discover how this place of science helped the world understand astronomy and our place in the universe.
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The Royal BC Museum and BC Heritage Fairs both work to engage youth with BC’s history. Find out how and be inspired by student projects in this pathway.
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Learning about native plants can connect us to the places we live. Studying First Peoples’ uses of plants can teach us which native berries are edible and which are not.
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Explore interviews from the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley. Learn more about the experiences of early Punjabi immigrants to Canada.
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Look into documents and artifacts from the Royal BC Museum and Archives to uncover how the Chinese Canadian community was treated in BC’s past.
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Did you know that there has been a connection between China and BC for over 225 years? Explore the Royal BC Museum and Archives and use our collections to find out more about early Chinese Canadian history.
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We're all in this together. An ecosystem is a natural community. When species disappear it can throw an entire system off balance, with far-reaching consequences for ecosytems, for the planet, and for us. What can we do about it?
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Explore the rich history of the people who learned and taught in St. Ann's Schoolhouse.
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In 1858 word of gold rang out in the Fraser Canyon, setting off a dramatic migration of people and propelling this once remote region of western North American into the modern age. What can you discover about BC's gold rush?
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Emily Carr is British Columbia’s most famous artist, but she was also a colourful woman who lived a life full of adventure. Learn about Emily’s love of animals and explore her life through some of the museum’s vast Emily Carr collection.
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Did you know BC is a language hotspot? Over 34 distinct indigenous languages are spoken here. Explore sounds, images, words and video about First Nations languages.
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Canada’s oldest Chinatown is in Victoria, BC. The Royal BC Museum exhibition Tradition in Felicities used video, photographs and the written word to celebrate the community of this national landmark. Teachers look for lesson plans in Watch!
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With all the choices for recording images these days, the art of illustration is still valued by scientific researchers. Explore the work of gifted biologist and illustrator Dr Hart.
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The role of the British Crown in Canada is mainly ceremonial, but the lieutenant-governor still plays a key part in the governing of British Columbia.
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Archaeology tells us that Indigenous people have been here a very long time. Evidence such as artifacts, house remains and animal bones are held in the Royal BC Museum collection.
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The mammal collection is as diverse as the mammals of BC. Mammal specimens at the museum are preserved, stored and made available for research.
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You might be surprised at what a seemingly simple piece of paper can reveal. The BC Archives holds paper documents such as birth, marriage and death certificates. These and other records are important resources for family history researchers.
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This Week in History: Season 7, Episode 20: Marine Protected Areas on BC’s West Coast
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Fossil Hunting Challenges
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Mrs. R. Maynards Photo Gallery Final
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Lesson Plan Hannah Maynard
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Hannah Maynard Career
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Black Widow Spiders
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14th Parliament
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DAO Opening Ceremony
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Later Dome Assembly
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Telescope Arrival
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City of Sunshine
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Camping en 1950
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Lettre à Lindley
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Camping en 1950
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Punjabi Canadian Legacy
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The Loss of Southern Orca Resident J-32
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Kitty White
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Seaweed and Bugs
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Songhees Cistern
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Gray Whale
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Island View Beach
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Gold and Fossils
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Joe Shires
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The Cowboy Cameraman
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Invasive Marine Species
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Common Wall Lizards
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Canada Day Victoria
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Heritage Fair 2014
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Welcoming Ceremony
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Native Plant Garden
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How Do Plants Choose Their Mates?
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Identifying Yellow Cedar
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Identifying Western Red Cedar
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Chinese Legacy in BC
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Shayli Robinson
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Arthur Crease Lindley Letter
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Amelia Charlie
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Sweater by Amelia Charlie
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Sweater Making
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Torkko Family
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Lacrosse Team
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Emily’s Family of Pets
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Kitty White Mask
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Kitty White Family
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Fairbridge Farm School
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Vancouver Island Home Industry
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The Alexander Family Reunion Photo Album
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Dear Great Granny
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Letter to Lindley
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Letter to Mama
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Camping in the 1950s
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Warbrick Deans Final
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Warbrick Deans Letter
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Arthur Crease Lindley Letter
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Dear Mama Formatted
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Arthur Crease Mama Letter
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Mammoths
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FINAL Sohan Singh Labh
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FINAL Mukand Pallan
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FINAL Gurbakhsh Singh Narang
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Stan Fox Story
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Gurbakhsh Singh Narang
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Sohan Singh Labh
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Nsibe Puri
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Youbou Sawmill
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Island of Voices by RoyalBCMuseum
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Alberni Indian Residential School, junior girls’ class.
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Fire and Opium
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David Lai at the Immigration Building
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First Nations, poles and housing at Comox, ca. 1866-1870. Frederick Dally photographer
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George Lutz and Jack Vetlson
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David Lai at the Immigration Building
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Connecting our Collections with the Community
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Chinese New Year
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A Letter from Chinatown
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Printing Press
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The Schoolhouse
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The Sisters of St. Ann
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Tickets from Hong Kong to Victoria
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Fossils
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Mastodon tooth
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Mammoth tooth
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Into the Deep
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Humboldt Squid
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Thyasirid Clam
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Smootheye Poacher
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Marmot Dissection
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Sun Star gives chase of an Abalone
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Marmot
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Abalone Habitat with text
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Vancouver Island Marmot skeleton
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Phantom Orchid drawing #2
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Western Branded Skipper
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BC Archives Webster Interview
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Webster! Phone-In 1979
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St. Ann’s Schoolhouse chalkboard
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Learning in the Schoolhouse
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John Smith
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St. Ann’s Schoolhouse desks
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Arrival Re-enactment 1
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Arrival Re-enactment 2
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Arrival Re-enactment 3
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Arrival Re-enactment 4
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Sisters of St. Ann Route Map
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St. Ann’s Schoolhouse in its original location
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Printing Press
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Prospectus
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St. Ann’s Schoolhouse 1932
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Sisters of St Ann Archives Goes to the Royal BC Museum
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The Opening of St. Ann’s Schoolhouse
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Vancouver Island Marmot
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Marmot Dissection
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Henry Nathan Jr
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A Chinese Coin to Raise Canadian Dollars
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Rock Bay Bridge
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What About Woo?
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Art of Emily with Kathryn Bridge
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Emily Carr in Ottawa
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Emily Carr’s Birthday
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Language Champion: Renee Sampson
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Our Living Languages
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Sisters of St. Ann’s Archive Goes To RBCM – Shaw TV Victoria
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This Week in History Season 2 Episode 13 – St. Ann’s
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Reference Room
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Archives Boot Camp
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Family History Research
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Dr Melissa Frey
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Historic Romantic Elopement
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Chinese Freemason’s Lantern Animation
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Jolly Good Luck to Johnny Canuck (BC Remembers: The Great War) – Royal BC Museum
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Children in 1900
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Projectile Points
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Bird’s Eye View Map of Victoria
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Robert Rogers
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Cannery Workers
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Chinese Merchants
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Joss House
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Fisgard Business
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Fire Insurance Map
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Family on Comorant Street
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Orphanage Children
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Chinese Arch
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Jon Joe (Chow) and Charlayne Thornton-Joe
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Wah Doc (Wally) Low and Frank Low
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Bonita Mar and Lena Lee
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Reta Der, Corinne Wong and Gerald Quan
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Dr David Chuenyan Lai
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Tradition in Felicities: Celebrating the History of Canada’s Oldest Chinatown
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Lieutenant-Governor Bell-Irving
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Royal BC Museum Curator, Lorne Hammond talks about Lieutenant-Governor Barnard
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Petition for a Museum
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48th Battalion Veterans
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SS Princess Victoria
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The SS Princess Sophia
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30th Batallion
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Foliate Kelp Crab
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Mammoth tooth
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The Cogans
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Bevilockway Probate File
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Bevilockway Pre Emption Record
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Bevilockway Obituary
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Bevilockway Marriage Record
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Bevilockway Lot
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Bevilockway Crown Grant
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Bevilockway Bail Document
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Archives Exterior
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House Excavation
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Rotted House Post
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Fire Hearth
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Beacon Hill Park Bear
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Beacon Hill Bear Skull
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Government House Fire
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Judith Guichon
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Cary Castle
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Petition Letter
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Museum Petition
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Cary Castle
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Walter Nichol
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Clarence Wallace
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David See-Chai Lam
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