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The “Tynemouth” at San Francisco

A clipping from the September 17, 1862 issue of The British Colonist printed in Victoria, British Columbia. The article shows the excitement and nervousness of the men awaiting […]

Sapperton marriage register, 1863

The Sapperton marriage register that notes the union of Philip and Sarah Jackman on March 19, 1863.

Copy of the wedding certificate for Philip Jackman and Sarah Ann Lovegrove, 1937

The two were married by Archdeacon Henry Press Wright on March 19, 1863.

Plaque commemorating the Cariboo Wagon Road, 2017

This plaque was installed by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and is located along the Fraser River in Yale, BC.

The wagon road at the 17 mile post. Road to goldfields

Construction of the Cariboo Wagon Road began in 1862 and continued until 1865. It spanned roughly 650 kilometers, providing a route from Fort Yale to Barkerville. Two of […]

Baptism record for Philip Jackman Junior, 1864

The baptismal register notes that Philip Jackman Jr. was baptized by Archdeacon Henry Press Wright, the same man who married Philip Sr. and Sarah. A note on another […]

The journal of Robert M. Rylatt, 1885

Rylatt wrote notes of his journeys with the CPR and later revisited his journal, adding more detail and coloured drawings. Rylatt’s wife, Fanny Rylatt (née Morrison), remained at […]

Opening page of Robert M. Rylatt’s journal

Rylatt provides an introduction to his diary. This also includes an example of one of the many hand drawn and coloured sketches that he added when he revisited […]

Blazing the trail through the Rockies: the story of Walter Moberly and his share in the making of Vancouver by Noel Robinson and the old man himself

Moberly was interviewed in his older years to produce this book. It details his role in surveying and determining the path of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. He did […]

The Mainland Guardian on the steamer Onward

This newspaper clipping from the August 10, 1872 issue of the Mainland Guardian refers to Philip Jackman while he was on his journey home from working with the […]

Letter sent to the Executive Council

Philip Jackman sent this letter to the Executive Council also known as the Cabinet of British Columbia.

Full length studio portrait of Bishop George Hills

Studio portrait photograph of Bishop George Hills likely taken in the 1870s. Bishop Hills was selected in 1859 to be the first bishop of Columbia and arrived in […]