Title based on formal name provided by the B.C. Legislative Library and contents of the fonds.

To view records permission is needed from the Head Librarian of Selkirk College Library or his/her representative.

To copy records permission is needed from the Head Librarian of Selkirk College Library or his/her representative

Unofficial transfer.

The Provincial Police West Kootenay District included the communities of Nelson, Castlegar, Nakusp, Creston, Kaslo, New Denver, Salmo, Rossland, Trail and Ymir. (Source: telephone reference from the Legislative Library of British Columbia). Initiated as a colonial police force in 1858, The British Columbia Provincial Police existed from 1871 to 1950. Until 1924, the force had a constabulary organization. It was divided into 14 districts, each with a chief constable who reported to the provincial superintendent of police. In 1924, the organization became semi-military and hierarchical. The commissioner (formerly the superintendent) was reported to by five inspectors each of whom commanded a main division. Every division was composed of a number of districts. (Source: Cecil Clark, Tales of the British Columbia Provincial Police, Victoria: Morriss, 1971).

card catalogue. item level control.

Documents were found in the old provincial jail in Nelson by John Mansbridge, Head Librarian of Selkirk College.

condition reviewed 1991:07:11; becoming unbound.

condition reviewed 1991:07:11; first few pages torn.