Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
B.C. Hydro film productions
General material designation
- moving images
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- Source of title proper: Title based on the contents of the sub-series.
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Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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[ca. 1961-1984] (Creation)
Physical description area
Physical description
69 film reels : 16 mm and additional film elements
Publisher's series area
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Archival description area
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Scope and content
The sub-series consists of film produced by or the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority during the years 1961-1984. The films document the construction of major dams and hydro-electric plants at Arrow Lake, Duncan Lake and Mica Creek in the Columbia River basin and the W.A.C. Bennett (Portage Mountain) Dam on the Peace River, as well as the Revelstoke and Seven Mile projects of the 1970s. From the late 1970s and early 1980s, there is a group of public relations films on alternative energy sources and energy conservation. Also included are films on the Burrard Thermal Generating Station at Ioco, a Greater Vancouver bus route, and safety procedures for linemen, as well as some unedited footage and TV commercials.
Notes area
Physical condition
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Availability of other formats
In some cases, video or digital copies have been made, check the item level descriptions for details.
Restrictions on access
No access restrictions apply.
Conservation restriction: Original film materials are in cold storage and are not accessible.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Finding aids
Item level descriptions of the films are available.
Associated materials
Accruals
General note
Accession number(s): F1981:08; F1981:17; F1984:11; F1992:05; 91-5940
General note
This sub-series was previously listed as series GR-3431.