SUMMARY: No content description is available for this episode. The label suggests that it contain a performance by (or a documentary about) the Borodin Trio, and an item about Vancouver painter Jack Shadbolt.;

SUMMARY: "Audience" was an arts program presented from Vancouver. This episode, "Selling Canadian Art", is a documentary about the the buying and selling of art as a commodity, particularly in the Canadian market. The interviewees are artists, gallery owners, collectors, and art writers, largely from the Vancouver area, including: Avis Lang Rosenberg, Gordon Payne, Paul Hutner, Dr. Donald Kuspit, Kenneth Heifel, Andrew Gruft, Daniel Conrad, Toni Onley, Jack Akroyd, Torben Kristiansen, Elizabeth Nichol, Claudia Beck, and Don Mowatt.

SUMMARY: Speech by A.Y. Jackson, artist and member of the Group of Seven, introduced by Mollie Lamb, artist, about: the Group of Seven; Canadian identification with European art; A.Y. Jackson, studying art in Paris; Lawren Harris, viewing art as a mission, his optimism, as guiding spirit of the Group of Seven; lack of human identification in the art of the Group of Seven; Tom Thomson, as heroic figure, his; knowledge of the North; A.Y. Jackson, painting in the Georgian Bay area, exploring, naming lakes after critics of his art, his trip to the Arctic with Dr. Banting and Lawren Harris, painting in Quebec; Franklin Carmichael, his emphasis on art design, his lyrical painting; the National Gallery's support for the Group of Seven; American and British praise for their art, Canadian criticism of their ;art; freedom of expression in art; Group of Seven, their influence upon Canadian art. <1h 13mn> [Summary from Library and Archives Canada's on-line description]

SUMMARY: "Between Ourselves" was a weekly series of hour-long radio programs that presented Canada to Canadians. It featured aspects of Canadian life in docudramas, plays, music, and interviews, originating fr;om different regions of Canada. The series ran from 1966 to 1979. This episode begins with a discussion of the art scene in B.C. during the 1960s. David Watmough interviews five working artists who di;scuss their background, and the inspiration for and influences on their art. The artists include: Gordon Smith, Takao Tanabe, John Corner, Peter Paul Oakes and Jack Darcus. The program continues with ;interviews with three Austrian women of the B.C. musical world: Miss Rita Guough [sp?], Mrs. Marie Scheilder [sp?], and Dr. Ida Halpern.;

SUMMARY: "Between Ourselves" was a weekly series of hour-long radio programs that presented Canada to Canadians. It featured aspects of Canadian life in docudramas, plays, music, and interviews, originating fr;om different regions of Canada. The series ran from 1966 to 1979. This episode begins with a discussion of the art scene in B.C. during the 1960s. David Watmough interviews five working artists who di;scuss their background, and the inspiration for and influences on their art. The artists include: Gordon Smith, Takao Tanabe, John Corner, Peter Paul Oakes and Jack Darcus. The program continues with ;interviews with three Austrian women of the B.C. musical world: Miss Rita Guough [sp?], Mrs. Marie Scheilder [sp?], and Dr. Ida Halpern.;

SUMMARY: "Between Ourselves" was a weekly series of hour-long radio programs that presented Canada to Canadians. It featured aspects of Canadian life in docudramas, plays, music, and interviews, originating fr;om different regions of Canada. The series ran from 1966 to 1979. This episode, "The Far Out West: Baxter, Lewis etc.", features conversations with three young Vancouver artists attempting to redefine; the word "art". Ingrid and Ian Baxter are co-presidents of the N.E. Thing Company; Dennis Vance is a sculptor in sound. They talk with Hilda Mortimer about some of the ways they (and we) might resha;pe the shapes of things to come.;

SUMMARY: "Between Ourselves" was a weekly series of hour-long radio programs that presented Canada to Canadians. It featured aspects of Canadian life in docudramas, plays, music, and interviews, originating from different regions of Canada. The series ran from 1966 to 1979. This episode features two items inspired by Emily Carr. Part 1: Recollections by three women who knew Carr -- Kate Mather, Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher, and Flora Hamilton Burns. Part 2: A performance of Jean Coulthard's composition "The Pines of Emily Carr" for narrator (mezzo soprano) and small chamber ensemble.

SUMMARY: Talk by Lawren Harris, artist, about the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, and the National Gallery.;

SUMMARY: "CBC Wednesday Night" was a multi-part series that featured performances of classical music, opera, drama, as well as readings, documentaries and talks. It ran from the early 1950s to October 27, 1963; in the 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. time slot. This episode is a documentary portrait of Emily Carr -- painter of the British Columbia forest, writer, eccentric -- and by some called a genius. Includes excerpts from interviews with Flora Hamilton Burns, Margaret Clay, Ira Dilworth, Laura Jamieson, Kate Mather, Edith Rive, ethnographer Marius Barbeau, art dealer Max Stern, and painters Arthur Lismer, A.Y. Jackson and Lawren Harris.

SUMMARY: "CBC Wednesday Night" was a multi-part series that featured performances of classical music, opera, drama, as well as readings, documentaries and talks. It ran from the early 1950s to October 27, 1963; in the 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. time slot. This episode is a documentary portrait of Emily Carr -- painter of the British Columbia forest, writer, eccentric -- and by some called a genius. Includes excerpt;s from interviews with Flora Hamilton Burns, Margaret Clay, Ira Dilworth, Laura Jamieson, Kate Mather, Edith Rive, ethnographer Marius Barbeau, art dealer Max Stern, and painters Arthur Lismer, A.Y. J;ackson and Lawren Harris.;

RECORDED: [location unknown], [1961-02?] SUMMARY: [No content summary is available for this interview.]

RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1981-12 SUMMARY: An interview with Vancouver artist Don Jarvis about his life and work. His works include "Autumn Fire" and the series "Encounter, Core and Rain Forest".;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Doris Shadbolt and the Vancouver Art Gallery PERIOD COVERED: 1930-1973 RECORDED: Burnaby (B.C.), 1973-05-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Doris Shadbolt was born in 1918 in Ontario and discusses growing up in Preston; studying Fine Art at the University of Toronto; working at the Toronto Art Gallery; her own artistic talents; marriage and work at Vancouver Art School and the Vancouver Art Gallery; the role of the Vancouver Art Gallery; art and the artist in contemporary society. TRACK 2: Further discussion of art and the artist in contemporary society; her work at the Vancouver Art Gallery and other activities. Views on women's lib and changes in society.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-27 SUMMARY: In an interview with Patricia Salmon, painter E.J. Hughes discusses his family background, his development and career as a painter, his experiences as a war artist, and his post-war years living in Shawnigan Lake and Cobble Hill.

Item consists of an audio recording in which Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher reads the text of an address that she [later] delivered as part of an extension program, "Victoria's Art Circles and Victoria's Women, 1932", offered by the University of Victoria in February 1983. The address discusses women artists in Victoria, particularly Emily Carr and other members of the Island Arts and Crafts Society.

The item was recorded in Victoria.

RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1981-12 SUMMARY: An interview with Vancouver sculptor Elek Imredy about his life and work. Imredy was born in Hungary and left that country in 1956. His works include "the girl skin diver" and statuary for the Church of St. Joseph the Worker in Richmond, B.C.

CALL NUMBER: T3796:0001 RECORDED: Toronto (Ont.), 1979-08 SUMMARY: Born in Russia in 1919, of Jewish decent; persecution resulting from the revolution; emigrated to Edmonton, Alberta in 1924 with sponsorship from uncle; beginning interests in art through encouragemen;t by early teachers; Jewish upbringing in Edmonton and failure at high school art education class; influenced by works of Wilson Steer, David Coy and other English watercolour painters; winning of Car;negie scholarship to Banff School of Fine Arts in 1936/37. Lack of success due to individualist tendencies; first individual showing in Edmonton; travels to England in 1938 via cattle trains, hitchhi;king and finally a cattle boat. Short stay beforehand in Montreal with a madam of a local whorehouse; landing in Glasgow, then travels and stay in London.; CALL NUMBER: T3796:0002 RECORDED: Toronto (Ont.), 1979-08 SUMMARY: Life in London; painting and sketching around the city; underground painting and socializing in Soho; showing with the prestigious New English Art Club; quick rise to prominence within the art world; ;sponsorship by a major gallery for a trip to southern France; painted cityscapes in France's main centres; returned to England, then back to Canada; obtained and developed a great knowledge of art and; artists of the time. 1940 show at the Vancouver Art Gallery and a short stay in Vancouver; return to Edmonton; lecture circuits; pranks and practical jokes while lecturing to keep listeners attentio;n; Work as a shoe salesman in Edmonton, enlistment in the army; army tales and anecdotes; trip to New York for courses in anatomy and figure sketching for a two year stay; teaching and instruction at; the Ontario College of Art.; CALL NUMBER: T3796:0003 RECORDED: Toronto (Ont.), 1979-08 SUMMARY: See file for a list of paintings commented upon by the artist.; CALL NUMBER: T3796:0004 RECORDED: Toronto (Ont.), 1979-08 SUMMARY: See file for a list of paintings commented upon by the artist.;

CALL NUMBER: T1286:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-05-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Miss Burns talks about Emily Carr's early years in James Bay; the Richard Carr family and house; recollections of the Carr family; Emily's art education; Emily's first contacts with the Indi;ans in 1898; her studies in France; her trips to northern BC and the exhibition in Victoria where no recognition was given to her work. TRACK 2: Miss Burns continues with her discussion about Emily ;Carr; her art; her financial problems and frustrations; Marius Barbeau's interest in her art; recognition from eastern Canada in the 1920's; trips east and further visits to the Indians on the coast; ;her pottery; hooked rugs; dog breeding; pets; her first writings; her holidays; her friendship with Miss Burns; her personality; appearance and attitudes; artistic isolation; and her love of the west.

CALL NUMBER: T1286:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-05-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Miss Burns discusses Emily Carr's religious beliefs; her attitudes towards the Indians' religious beliefs and philosophy of nature; her painting and sketching of the BC landscape; Eric Newton's opinion of her; her later work and ill health. TRACK 2: Miss Burns describes the arrival of her grandfather, William John Macdonald, in Victoria in 1851 to work for the Hudson's Bay Company; her; grandmother, Catherine Reid; her grandfather's work; his role as gold commissioner, collector of customs, and post master; his importing and exporting business; the family's trip to Scotland; W.J. Macdonald's political career; his position as Senator from Vancouver Island in 1872; his appearance; her grandmother's family; "Armadale", the family estate in James Bay, and the subdivision of the property.

CALL NUMBER: T1286:0003 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-05-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Miss Burns talks about Senator Macdonald's trips to England; his homes in Victoria; social life at "Armadale"; garden parties; entertaining the navy; and the Burns family. [TRACK 2: blank.]

RECORDED: [location unknown], [ca. 1975] SUMMARY: Four eight-minute documentaries about four Okanagan Valley artists -- Norman Cryderman of Penticton, Percie Ritchie and Betty Warnock of Naramata, and Irvine Adams of Summerland.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Max Maynard Reception RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983-05-06 SUMMARY: Fredelle Maynard and Frederick Brand recall Canadian painter Max Maynard.;

Item consists of an audio recording of Frederick J. Brand giving his recollections of the painter Emily Carr, especially in the period 1929-1936, as well as some comments about his friend Max Maynard.

CALL NUMBER: T0848:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], [196-] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: George Clutesi and his sister Annie Hayes discuss the procedure of the potlatch; the function of potlatches; Indian society; the potlatch and the Indian philosophy of giving; a description of a visitor's arrival; greetings; and gifts. TRACK 2: The discussion about the potlatch continues. Longhouse decorations; lighting; songs and dances; the welcoming song; special songs and dances; the Sea Serpent Dance; costumes; the War Dance; victory and celebration songs; farewell dance and song; the potlatch and Indian society.

CALL NUMBER: T0848:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], [196-] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: George Clutesi and Annie Hayes discuss the impact of the church and mission schools on Indian society, and the suppression of native culture. They speak of their own father and his role in the preservation of traditions, and the teaching of Indian culture and religion. They also discuss the "secret potlatch" of 1925. and Mr. Clutesi's presentation to the Massey Commission in 1949. TRACK 2: Mr. Clutesi recalls the early meetings held to revive native music and culture at Alberni; the teachings of Tutimias "Gus"; the establishment of the dancing and singing group, Somass Native Echoes; performances for Princess Elizabeth in 1951; folk festivals; performances; costumes; gathering cedar bark for costumes; and the BC Centennial celebrations in 1958.

CALL NUMBER: T0848:0003 track 1 RECORDED: [location unknown], [196-] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Clutesi discusses the future of his dance group, Somass Native Echoes, and the need for ethnic pride. [ca. 10 minutes]. CALL NUMBER: T0848:0003 track 2 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-06-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 2: Mr. Clutesi recalls the loneliness and fear in his early days at the Alberni residential school; his school experiences; and his changing attitudes toward his home and his native culture. He; mentions his increased appreciation of the native culture, and their philosophy of giving; the improvements made in native education and the establishment of their own school system; and the emphasis; on culture.

CALL NUMBER: T0848:0004 track 1 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-06-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Clutesi tells the traditional story of Master Deer's encounter with the Wolf People. CALL NUMBER: T0848:0004 track 2 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-08-10 SUMMARY: TRACK 2: Mr. Clutesi recalls how Anthony Walsh inspired him to continue his career as an artist and to exhibit his paintings. Mr. Clutesi recalls his acquaintance with Ira Dilworth, Lawren Harris an;d Emily Carr. He describes his meetings with Emily Carr, and her influences. He discusses the Indian artist's approach to his work.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1982 SUMMARY: An interview with Vancouver sculptor George Norris.;

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1982 SUMMARY: An interview with Vancouver painter Gordon Smith.;

SUMMARY: Unidentified CBC Radio program about (or featuring) Group of Seven painter A.Y. Jackson. May be an edited version of T1967:0001-0002.

SUMMARY: Unidentified CBC Radio program about (or featuring) Group of Seven painter Lawren Harris. May be an edited version of T1968:0001.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-02-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Guy Collings discusses his father, artist Charles John Collings, who came to Canada from England in 1910 to paint; their background in England; more on the life of his father; advertising in England to come to Canada; details on his father's paintings and painting supplies; what Sicamous was like when he arrived; details on the Seymour Arm; going back to England in 1920 with the intention of staying until his brother contracted rheumatic fever and they had to come back; the fruit season and canning small fruits; and people who lived in the area. TRACK 2: Mr. Collings continues ;by discussing the quietness of life in the area; how their parents liked living in the area; land cleared in the area; irrigation and planting fruit trees.

PERIOD COVERED: ;1930;-;1982 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983-05-05 SUMMARY: A talk given by Gwladys Downes to open the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's exhibition, "Max Maynard: Landscape as Metaphor", 03-May-1983.;

CALL NUMBER: T3088:0010 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): An artist's summer SUMMARY: Appears to be a radio documentary about painter Jack Shadbolt. No content summary is available.;

CALL NUMBER: T3088:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): An artist's summer : [out-takes] SUMMARY: Out-takes from the above program.;

RECORDED: Burnaby (B.C.), 1972-05-28 SUMMARY: In an interview with Virgil Hammock (Associate Professor in the School of Art, University of Manitoba), Vancouver painter Jack Shadbolt discusses his development as an artist.;