Marilyn Jones | Emily Carr Chronicler

In the first session of my ten-part series on Emily Carr at Cook Street Activity Centre on October 8, I asked participants to name their favourite Carr painting. Each had a different choice—proof of Carr’s broad and lasting appeal. I shared mine: Happiness (1938–1939). A week later, I received an email from a participant: “Where can I see Emily Carr’s Happiness painting?” That simple question sent me on a fascinating journey—discovering not only Happiness…

The BC Archives, housed within the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, is the province’s primary repository for records that document the political, social, economic, and cultural history of British Columbia. It holds a vast and diverse range of materials—everything from government files and family papers to maps, films, audio recordings, and works of art. For anyone interested in the life and legacy of Emily Carr, the BC Archives is not only a valuable resource—it’s…