If you're interested in this far away,
 
   Turnbull, W.H. 1959 (?). One Hundred Years of Beekeeping in British
        Columbia, 1858 - 1958. 135 p. Published by B.C. Honey Producers'
        Association.
 
   has reports of bees shipped to B.C. from California in 1858 and Oregon
   in 1860., and a lot of stories of the first settlers who kept bees.
 
 
   Kerry Clark, Apiculture Specialist
   B.C. Ministry of Agriculture
   1201 103 Ave
   Dawson Creek B.C.
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