Elizabeth Anderson Varley, author of 'Kitimat My Valley' was born and raised in the Kitimat Valley. The book is a memoire of her life and the life of her family members, during the tenure as missionairies and ranchers in the area.
Custodial History
Obtained directly from Elizabeth Varley
Scope and Content
Textual records consisting of typewritten and handwritten notes pertaining to the creation of the book Kitimat My Valley.
62 photographs of the Anderson family, other early settlers and missionaries, and Haisla people, 1878-1947.
Photo showing staff members of the Elizabeth Long Memorial Home with visitors, top from left to right: Margaret Butcher (a teacher), Miss. Scouten, Mr. Sutherland (an engineer), Isabelle Clark (a teacher) and in front left to right: Reverend Couldrey, Ida Clark (matron), unknown, Mr. Faulkner (Indian Agent from Bella Coola).
Photo showing staff members of the Elizabeth Long Memorial Home with visitors, top from left to right: Margaret Butcher (a teacher), Miss. Scouten, Mr. Sutherland (an engineer), Isabelle Clark (a teacher) and in front left to right: Reverend Couldrey, Ida Clark (matron), unknown, Mr. Faulkner (Indian Agent from Bella Coola).
Photo showing from left to right: Annabelle Bolton, Amelia Gray, Hanna Morrison, Gladys Amos, Grace Bolton, Maria Wilson, may queen and her attendants with band in back at Kitamaat Village
1 photograph: b&w; 9 x 12 cm
1 photograph: b&w; 9 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing from left to right: Annabelle Bolton, Amelia Gray, Hanna Morrison, Gladys Amos, Grace Bolton, Maria Wilson, may queen and her attendants with band in back at Kitamaat Village
Notes
Same photo as 984.64.33 (R76-33) and 71.7.1.29. Annabelle Bolton married Woods, 2nd marriage Robinson at Hartley Bay. Amelia Gray married Grant. Hanna Morrison married Smith died 1969. Gladys Amos married Jonathon Morrison. Grace Bolton died tbc. Marian Wilson died unmarried. Kept extra photo that has marriage information.