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Around the Sound

A History of Howe Sound-Whistler

by Armitage, Doreen

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A Centennial Commentary Upon the Early Days of Squamish, British Columbia

Book - 1958

A short historical overview of Squamish, including various historical buildings, and notable events and stories. A short historical overview of Squamish, including various historical buildings, and notable events and stories. Show less

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http://www.squamishhistory.ca/video-reel

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Many relevant youtube videos including Brackendale Then & Now, the West Coast Logging Legacy and Pioneers, Squamish Nation Stories from the Heart), th...Show more Many relevant youtube videos including Brackendale Then & Now, the West Coast Logging Legacy and Pioneers, Squamish Nation Stories from the Heart), the Role of Geography in the Settlement of Squamish, the first climb of the Great Wall of the Chief, and more. Show less

Squamish Valley Logging Lore

DVD - 2010

Interviews, photos, and video with logging pioneers including first nations, white settlers, and men and women. For the digital version: http://www.squamishhistory.ca/video-reel Interviews, photos, and video with logging pioneers including first nations, white settlers, and men and women. For the digital version: http://www.squamishhistory.ca/video-reel Show less

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Not Just for Seniors

Lefty Goldsmith (Local History)

DVD - 2006

Lefty Goldsmith is just one of 22 Squamish Settlers interviewed in the Not Just for Seniors series. Check out all the other interviews on the Local History Shelf. Lefty Goldsmith is just one of 22 Squamish Settlers interviewed in the Not Just for Seniors series. Check out all the other interviews on the Local History Shelf. Show less

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History of Squamish : 1900's - 1930's

Book - 1985

Transcribed interviews with over 10 Squamish pioneers. Sadie Baker's interview focuses on her knowledge and perceptions of the local Squamish Nation tribe. Transcribed interviews with over 10 Squamish pioneers. Sadie Baker's interview focuses on her knowledge and perceptions of the local Squamish Nation tribe. Show less

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Interviews with George Carson and Mildren MacDonald. Audio digital files of transcribed interviews available in volumes 3 & 5 in History of Squamish: Squamish Files. Interviews with George Carson and Mildren MacDonald. Audio digital files of transcribed interviews available in volumes 3 & 5 in History of Squamish: Squamish Files. Show less

The Squamish Valley Before the Highway

A Story of Squamish Through Photographs

by Keith, Lesley

Book - 2011?

Photographs and detailed descriptions of photos from 1980 to 1960, mainly of settlers and settler life. Photographs and detailed descriptions of photos from 1980 to 1960, mainly of settlers and settler life. Show less

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The Story Our Mountains Tell

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15 early settlers tell their stories about life in the Squamish Valley. 15 early settlers tell their stories about life in the Squamish Valley. Show less

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Squamish Local History : Pioneers

Book - 1983

List of settlers in order of arrival, with biographical notes for over 50 settlers. Also includes some photos and newspaper entries. List of settlers in order of arrival, with biographical notes for over 50 settlers. Also includes some photos and newspaper entries. Show less

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A Railway, A Small Town, and Me

Part 1, Squamish - Fifty Years Ago

by Luke, Edward C.

Book - 1980

An account of the author's life in Squamish and the re-building and operation of the railway line from 1930-1936. A story of the town, the people, and the circumstances during the economic stress of the Great Depression. An account of the author's life in Squamish and the re-building and operation of the railway line from 1930-1936. A story of the town, the people, and the circumstances during the economic stress of the Great Depression. Show less

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A Railway, A Small Town, and Me

Part 2, P.G.E. Railway - Fifty Years Ago

by Luke, Edward

Book - 1981

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Canadian Pocket Diary 1907

by Rae, M. G. (Minnie Gertrude), 1888 - 1966

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Transcription of small pocket diary kept by Minnie Gertrude Rae in 1907. M. G. Rae moved to Squamish area in 1889. Diary transcribed by descendant Lesley Keith, Squamish resident, in 2001. Transcription of small pocket diary kept by Minnie Gertrude Rae in 1907. M. G. Rae moved to Squamish area in 1889. Diary transcribed by descendant Lesley Keith, Squamish resident, in 2001. Show less

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The Judds of the Squamish Valley

by Judd, Philip Henry

Book - 1990

Volumes 1 - 4 recounts the early history of the Squamish Valley from 1890 - 1970. via the story of the earliest settler family, the Judds. Includes Intera...Show more Volumes 1 - 4 recounts the early history of the Squamish Valley from 1890 - 1970. via the story of the earliest settler family, the Judds. Includes Interactions with First Nations, other settlers moving in and their lives and family relations, industry in Squamish, and much more. *Note: we have been unable to locate a copy of Volume 3. If you have any information, please let us know. Show less

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Men of the Forest

Book - 1977

Poetry, voices, and stories from west-coast loggers. Poetry, voices, and stories from west-coast loggers. Show less

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Stories, mainly by and of men, about early Sikh pioneers in Squamish. Stories, mainly by and of men, about early Sikh pioneers in Squamish. Show less

Zhindagee

[selected Stories of Our First Daughters]

Book - 2010

Stories from south (asian) Indian women about immigrating to the lower mainland and Vancouver Island. No stories specific to Squamish, but may serve to give a picture of some of the experiences of the Indian and Punjabi women in Squamish. Stories from south (asian) Indian women about immigrating to the lower mainland and Vancouver Island. No stories specific to Squamish, but may serve to give a picture of some of the experiences of the Indian and Punjabi women in Squamish. Show less

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The Lively Ghost of Howe Sound

by Town, Florida Ann

Book - 2000

The story of the community of Britannia and Britannia mine, once the largest copper mine in the British empire. The story of the community of Britannia and Britannia mine, once the largest copper mine in the British empire. Show less

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Before the Road Came

by Town, Florida

Book - 2004

A second book by Florida Ann Town, this one focused more on her childhood growing up in Britannia. A second book by Florida Ann Town, this one focused more on her childhood growing up in Britannia. Show less

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