Summary information
| Repository: | South Peace Regional Archives |
| Title: | Hythe Junior Forest Wardens fonds |
| Reference code: | 0568 |
| Date: | 1974-1982 (date of creation) |
| Physical description: | 6 pp. textual records
7 photographs |
| Dates of creation, revision and deletion: | Processed by Patricia Greber March 2014 Added to new database January 2025 – TD |
Administrative history / Biographical sketch
The Junior Forest Warden program began in 1930s due to the large amount of forest fires that were occurring in British Columbia. Members pledged themselves to care for Wood, Water, Soil and Wildlife. The Hythe Junior Forest Wardens were originally organized in Goodfare by Ann and Vern Steinke. The club eventually moved to Hythe where Irene McCallister took over with help from Vicky Miller, Ali Jenner, and Knute Knutson. The Hythe club held events to raise money which included raffles and bake sales, as well they helped with the Highway clean-ups and donations from sponsors. In 1980 the Junior Forest Warden program celebrated their 50th Anniversary.
Custodial history
The records were donated to the archives by Irene McCallister who was one of the leaders of the organization in Hythe.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of seven photographs of a Junior Forest Warden event possibly held in a church basement as well as some news clippings, an invitation and notes on different games to play in the water.
Notes
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title of fonds based on contents.
Arrangement
Newspaper clippings were replaced with photocopies.
Access points
- Textual record (documentary form)
- Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)
- Organizations (subject)
- Childhood & Youth (subject)
Series descriptions
| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 0568.01 | Item – Group Trip | ca. 1980 | 1 photograph : colour ; 6 x 6 cm |
| Scope and content:
A group photograph of a trip taken by the Junior Forest Warden group, with possibly Vern Steinke as the driver of the bus. |
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| 0568.02 | Item – Lorne Mosley | ca. 1980 | 1 photograph : colour ; 6 x 6 cm |
| Scope and content:
A photograph of Lorne Mosley being presented something (possibly an award) by Irene and Keith. |
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| 0568.03 | Item – Vickey Miller | ca. 1980 | 1 photograph : colour ; 6 x 6 cm |
| Scope and content:
A photograph of Vickey Miller with a certificate. |
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| 0568.04 | Item – Junior Forest Warden with Document | ca. 1980 | 1 photograph : colour ; 6 x 6 cm |
| Scope and content:
A man standing with a rolled up map or document in his hand. |
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| 0568.05-07 | Item – Junior Forest Warden Event | ca. 1980 | 3 photographs : colour ; 6 x 6 cm |
| Scope and content:
Photographs showing people enjoying a banquet and one official making a speech. |
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