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 the Anderson children sitting on a horse from left to right: Beth Anderson, Gordon Anderson, Bert Anderson, Don Smith, and Mr. McBeth from Hartley Bay holding the horse.
Photo showing the Anderson children sitting on a horse from left to right: Beth Anderson, Gordon Anderson, Bert Anderson, Don Smith, and Mr. McBeth from Hartley Bay holding the horse.
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 Braun children, from left to right: Christel Braun, Lotti Braun, and Ursel Braun watching their family pet cat drink from a bowl in yard.
Photo showing Braun children, from left to right: Christel Braun, Lotti Braun, and Ursel Braun watching their family pet cat drink from a bowl in yard.
Photo showing Braun children with their father and unidentified visitors. From left to right: Christel Braun pulling wagon, Rudolph Braun, Lotti Braun in wagon, Ursel Braun pushing wagon and unknown visitors on right.
Photo showing Braun children with their father and unidentified visitors. From left to right: Christel Braun pulling wagon, Rudolph Braun, Lotti Braun in wagon, Ursel Braun pushing wagon and unknown visitors on right.
Photo showing three daughters of Rudolph and Martha Braun playing in garden with dolls and teddy bears, from left to right: Ursel Braun, Lotti Braun, and Christel Braun.
Photo showing three daughters of Rudolph and Martha Braun playing in garden with dolls and teddy bears, from left to right: Ursel Braun, Lotti Braun, and Christel Braun.