Essays on book trade history, john hinks and matthew day, eds pp 270272, papers of the bibliographical society of canada. Out and about in victorias neighbourhoods touchwood editions, 20. In celebration of the book s arrival and to celebrate the last 50 years, the library will be hosting a book launch soiree fundraiser event at 7. Nov 04, 20 dave obee states in the introduction to this book that his purpose is to give you glimpses of the people and events that shaped our community and our province 1. Killer whales had always been seen as bloodthirsty sea monsters. See all books authored by dave obee, including finding your canadian. Obee and cartoonist adrian raeside will both be in attendance. Our special guest this month is dave obee, who in addition to being one of. Nov 21, 2014 the library was created by dedicated people from the community, has served the people of the community, and continues to have a strong community focus, says author dave obee. Why we published gwyn morgans column one day at a time, nearly a century of history unfolds at the victoria daily times. His 2011 book, the library book, was judged to be one of the top history books in british columbia that year. He is a coauthor of finding your canadian ancestors.
Resources new brunswick, canada history and genealogy books. While he has written a dozen books and given more than 600 presentations, he has also received a great many awards for his work as an historian, genealogist and journalist. But now i see where dave obee and shirley irvine have taken the plunge as authors, and with the help of ancestry publishing, have put out a 269 page book on that very subject called finding your canadian ancestors. Making the news times colonist look at 150 years of. Obee is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms obee what does obee stand for. Thousands of people filled the victoria curling club in 2015 for the annual times colonist book sale, which raises money for island literacy. Obee published an index of naturalizations mentioned in the canada gazette between 1915 and 1951. Dave obee is a genealogist and author from british columbia, canada. North vancouver library launches history book north.
He came to the times colonist in 1997 and assumed his current position in 2000. Read, borrow, and discover more than 3m books for free. A history of service to british columbia, and making the news. A genealogical guide to the canadian census 2011 the library book. I bought the book last fall in ottawa at the british isles family history of greater ottawas conference. Oct 21, 2005 mark forsythe is the longstanding host of cbc radio ones bc almanac and coauthor of the bc almanac book of greatest british columbians. It really doesnt matter what level of knowledge the reader has. What a year its been, thanks to the pandemic dave obee.
A history of service to british columbia, and making the. Dave obee in his book, destination canada, a guide to 20th century immigration records, includes a nominal guide to the records p. Genealogical guide to immigration records dave obee genealogy forms, genealogy. Alma russell was the first trained librarian to work at the provincial library in victoria, bc. Dave obee, the editorinchief of the times colonist, is the author of the library book, a history of library service in british columbia. Obee subsequently received an honorary doctor of laws from uvic in 2012. He has worked as a journalist in british columbia and alberta since 1972. Naturalization and citizenship indexes in the canada gazette, 19151951. The fascinating and heartbreaking account of the first publicly exhibited captive killer whalea story that forever changed the way we see orcas and sparked the movement to save them.
From 1867 to the end of 1917 one had to live in canada for three years before they could apply for naturalization. His books are available directly, or through other organizations. Works of this sort are most often destined to grow old, respected but unread, in archival settings. Nov 04, 20 accepting the challenge to produce, within a fixed deadline, a comprehensive overview of the evolution of libraries in british columbia must have been daunting. This information was gathered at the same time that a census was being taken. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
He has been a finalist for the bc and yukon book prizes and the victoria butler. Bring them to the breakwater district at ogden point this saturday. He is editorinchief of the times colonist newspaper in victoria. Aug 04, 2020 if you have good books to donate to a great cause, we have a spot for them. Marking the 150th anniversary of the times colonist, a celebration of the editors buried in. Dave obee holds an honorary doctor of laws degree awarded by the university of. Border crossing records 19191925 edit edit source from january 1919 to 31 december 1924 individual forms referred to as form 30 were used for each immigrant or family crossing the united states border into canada. There is a good explanation of the records on the lac website plus a finding aid to identify the appropriate microfilm. Jun 21, 2014 this book is filled with great stories, and they are short, so its easy to dip in here and there as the mood strikes. Wolf, 2 books cath madden trindle, 2 books united states. Mar 02, 2014 the library has hired david obee, historian and editorinchief of the victoria times colonist, to research the districts history and write a short book on nvdpl, capturing its most significant. A times colonist look at 150 years of history by dave obee book condition. Dave obee is a journalist and genealogical researcher who has written a dozen books and given more than 600 presentations at conferences and seminars in canada, the united states and australia since 1997.
Columbia, written by times colonist acting editorinchief dave obee. Dave obee has compiled a summary of these changes in a finding aid. He offers four dozen presentation topics, ranging from general genealogical information, to canadian research, to technology and more. Destination canada, a genealogical guide to immigration records. Dec 21, 2014 dave obee, the editorinchief of the times colonist, is the author of the library book, a history of library service in british columbia. He is editor and publisher of the times colonist in victoria, british columbia. All about immigration sources with links counting canada the ultimate guide to the canadian census royal oak burial park a history and guide to the b. Dave obee has written a dozen books and has given more than 600 presentations at genealogy and history conferences since 1997. A history of service to british columbia 0969261497 book cover. Dave obee go to dave obee for more about dave, his topics, his schedule, and more book deals. Vgs speaker series meetings victoria genealogical society. Raised in toronto, forsythe moved to bc in the midseventies and has come to know the province well through broadcasting assignments in smithers, prince george, prince rupert, the okanagan and vancouver.
But dave obee and a crosssection of knowledgeable people, working in the field and. Dave obee holds an honorary doctor of laws degree awarded by the university of victoria, british columbia, in recognition of his work as a journalist, historian and genealogist. Launch of dave s new book the library book, a history of service to british columbia colwood, british columbia. The bc almanac book of greatest british columbians. North vancouver library launches history book north shore news. Through wellchosen historic articles and photographs, making the news demonstrates how the times colonist interpreted local and international events. As well he is editor and publisher of the times colonist in victoria. North vancouver district public library launch of dave s new book, fifty. To say dave obee is a journalist and genealogical researcher is rather an understatement.
Dave obee s most popular book is the valiant nellie mcclung. Making the news times colonist look at 150 years of history. Manitoba immigration and naturalization records national. Books by dave obee available at global genealogy counting canada.
Making the news times colonist look at 150 years of history by obee, dave edition. Dave obee books list of books by author dave obee thriftbooks. See all books authored by dave obee, including finding your canadian ancestors. Canada naturalization and citizenship familysearch. The killer whale who changed the world greystone books ltd. Dave obee british columbia genealogical society bcgs.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. You can search canadian passenger lists for free at library archives canada. Germans from russia stillaguamish valley genealogical. Mcnally, historical types from gutenberg to ashendene by stan knight. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. If you have good books to donate to a great cause, we have a spot for them. A times colonist look at 150 years of history, and more on. Marking the 150th anniversary of the times colonist, a. Never a dull moment in this beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable book. Jan 04, 2019 the skagit valley genealogical society along with the burlington public library are hosting well known speaker, david obee. Oct 28, 2020 dave obee times colonist editor and publisher. Germans from russia stillaguamish valley genealogical society.
A history of the north vancouver district public library 2012 counting canada. While he has written a dozen books and given more than 600. Cangenealogy canadian genealogy family history sources. His 2011 book, the library book, was judged to be one of the top history books. Editor in chief at the times colonist, victoria, british columbia. Apr 03, 2021 to say dave obee is a journalist and genealogical researcher is rather an understatement. Our presenter and long time vgs member ron nicholson is a fourth. Dave obee, editor in chief of times colonist, nov 10 20 hometown. Books by dave obee author of the valiant nellie mcclung. As well he is editor and publisher of the times colonist in victoria, british. Manitoba border crossing records national institute. A small library in a village in ghana is better off, thanks to the support of greater victorias readers.
Similar to the awardwinning blackfish, this book could be a game changer. He is author of destination canada, guide to canadian immigration records, and counting canada, guide to canadian census records. This book is a great addition to any shelf of local history. Canada special immigration collections national institute. Dave obee has 11 books on goodreads with 79 ratings. Red scare ensnared citys first bookmobile librarian. Back to the land a genealogical guide to finding farms on the canadian prairies book. Alliana howson peruses the kids section at the times colonist book sale at the victoria curling club in victoria on may 5, 2018. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Dec 03, 2014 a book launch is set for saturday, dec. Please see the library s website for updates on hours and. Books by dave obee dave has been writing books on genealogy and local history for 15 years.
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