Our Researchers – Will Langford
Originally from Calgary, Will Langford has been pursuing his post-secondary education at UBC, where he completed a B.A. in history …
We’re Partners with the Internet Archive
We’re pleased to announce that we are now a partner institution with the Internet Archive (IA). You can find all …
How did Harland Bartholomew’s Ideas Shape Vancouver?
Few cities possess such a combination of nearby natural resources, a splendid harbour, a terrain ideally suited for urban use, …
Poetry and Vagabondage
The inaugural Vancouver International Poetry Festival is coming April 18-23rd. We thought we’d get in the mood by reading a …
Items Showcased On Urban Rush
You saw it on TV! In honor of Vancouver’s 125th, Shaw’s Urban Rush invited archivist Courtney Mumma to show some …
Spotlight on Volunteers – Karen Kenneally
Archives work is so rewarding, people donate their valuable time to help us do it! The City Archives fortunately benefits …
Vancouver Golden Jubilee Society Records
The City’s 50th birthday was in 1936. Citizens of Vancouver, just like those now awaiting the 125th anniversary, were eagerly …
Protest: Citizen Journalism in 1981
Rated ‘R’ in 1980s Vancouver! It starred John Gielgud, Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren, but the film raised community objections. …
Preserving Vancouver’s Digital Heritage
First in a series about Vancouver’s groundbreaking digital archives system. Can you guess what the City of Vancouver has in …
The Moore Panorama Digitization Project
First in an occasional series on the W.J. Moore panoramic photographs. Thanks to funding from the British Columbia History Digitization …