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Foreword / Steven Point -- Introduction / Jack Lohman & Coralee Oakes -- Travelling by Carr : new ways of reaching the interior / Jack Lohman -- Living cultures : from artifacts to partnerships / Martha Black -- Living landscapes : Super natural British Columbia / Richard J. Hebda -- Where we've been and who we are : the archaeology collections / Grant Keddie -- A treasure trove hidden in plain view : the BC Archives / Gary Mitchell -- Notes -- About the authors.
"For more than 130 years, the Royal British Columbia Museum and Archives has preserved and presented the province. From the glass cases of 1886 to the always-on digital archives of the present day, The Collectors tells the story of the museum and archives, a story of continuity and change, of quirks and curiosities, and of the fascinating characters and enduring themes that have shaped one of British Columbia's most distinguished institutions."--
For more than 130 years, the Royal British Columbia Museum and Archives has preserved and presented the province. From the glass cases of 1886 to the always-on digital archives of the present day, The Collectors tells the story of the museum and archives, a story of continuity and change, of quirks and curiosities, and of the fascinating characters and enduring themes that have shaped one of British Columbia's most distinguished institutions.
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This history focuses on the collections, research, interpretations, display techniques, and cataloguing. It proceeds with a chronological narrative, digressing when necessary to the various aspects of museum activities.
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Comprehensive summary of the effects of immigrant settlement on the population, culture, economy and religion of British Columbia's First Peoples.
A unique field guide brimming with detailed descriptions, vibrant photos, and fascinating facts about British Columbia?s most common?and most distinctive?mushroom species.
Beginning a new series, a handbook of information about the 16 species of bats in British Columbia, Canada, with an emphasis on identification, distribution, natural history, and conservation of these unique mammals. Includes an identification key, maps, and bandw drawings of each species, plus general information on the bat life cycle and the study of bats. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR