Historical Writing Competition
Historical Writing Competition
Chinatown Through a Wide Lens wins Lieutenant Governor’s Medal
A remarkable book about an early Vancouver photographer whose work was almost forgotten was named the...
1999 – D’Acres, Lilia and Donald Luxton
D’Acres, Lilia and Donald Luxton. (1999). Lions Gate. Burnaby, B.C.: Talonbooks.
In addition to celebrating this bridge and its grand design,Lions Gate sets out to reveal these...
Winners of the 36th annual BCHF Historical Writing Competition announced
The award celebrates books that make significant contributions to the historical literature of British Columbia.
The prizes were awarded...
2013 – Drew, Ralph
Drew, R. (2013). Forest & Fjord, the History of Belcarra. Belcarra, BC: Ralph Drew.
Forest & Fjord, the History of Belcarra by Ralph Drew covers the history...
The Hidden Photographs of Yucho Chow: A presentation by Catherine Clement
Chinatown Through a Wide Lens: The Hidden Photographs of Yucho Chow, written by Catherine Clement and published by the Chinese Canadian Historical...
2014 – Forsythe, Mark and Greg Dickson
Forsyth, M. and Greg Dickson. (2014). From the West Coast to the Western Front: British Columbians and the Great War. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour...
Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Writing Awards announced
These prestigious awards celebrate publications from the previous year that contributed significantly to the historical literature of British Columbia.
2012 – Hayes, Derek
Hayes, D. (2012). British Columbia: A new historical atlas. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 2012.
Over 900 maps tell the story of the planners, schemers, gold...
Possessing Meares Island wins Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing
A book that links early maritime history, Indigenous land rights, and modern environmental advocacy in the Clayoquot...
BCHF announces shortlist for 2018 Historical Writing Competition
The British Columbia Historical Federation is pleased to announce the shortlist for the Annual Historical Writing Competition. Congratulations to all the finalists.
Finalists in Alphabetical...
