Fonds primarily consists of family photos of the Pooley family, and their residences "Fernhill" and "Lyndhurst". Fonds also includes some photos from Robert Henry Pooley's political campaign, Esquimalt Harbour and HMC Dockyard, and the United Services Golf Course at Macaulay Point. Textual records include written accounts of family history and activities.
Zonder titelPhoto of the original home built by the Pooley family at 620 Lampson Street, before major additions were made in the 1890s.
Photo of "Fernhill," addressed on Lampson Street, near Norma Court. Original house is on the left. Donor's father, Harry Pooley, wrote identification on the photo. L-R: Dad (C.E. Pooley), Mrs. Fisher, Mother (Mrs. C. E. Pooley) on porch. Alice, Tom, Hattie Fisher, R. H. (Robert Henry?) in buggy, Turpen the horse, Carlo the dog, Charlie on Robbie, and Annie on Buckskin.
Photo of the "Upwood" house, built by Robert Henry Pooley (donors father). Address changed from 32 Esquimalt Rd. to 1136 Esquimalt Rd. Has since been demolished.
Photo of group taken at 620 Lampson Street, in front of "Fernhill" house. Identifications are: Apollo the horse, Temple the dog, Madeline Wilson (left), Eva and Laird Holmes (right), and Violet Pooley.
Photo of the "bottom garden" of "Fernhill" house. Pond and fountain in the foreground, roothouse is in background.