RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1958-01-01 SUMMARY: On January 1, 1958, CBC Vancouver joined with the B.C. Centennial Committee to present an hour-long variety show (on both radio and television) to mark the beginning of B.C.'s centennial year. "The B.;C. Centennial Show" starred famous people in show business who originally came from British Columbia. In this recording, John Emerson interviews actor-comedian Alan Young at the Lyric Theatre in Vanco;uver before the Centennial Show. (Broadcast status unknown.);

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1963-02-22 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Alex Hope begins this tape with family history; he talks about his grandfather's [Mavis] first trip to BC in 1858 and his later settlement in the Langley area; his father, a land surveyor, surveyed for the Mavis family and moved to Langley in 1907. He relates background information about the Fort Langley restoration project; the Mavis family lived on the site of the fort, and Mr. Hope describes the remaining buildings which were on the property when his grandparents purchased the land in 1886; the Langley Historical Society and the restoration of Fort Langley; government funding; for the project; historical research and planning; the official opening in 1958; archeological studies of the site and information about the Hudson's Bay Company; exploration of southwestern BC. TRACK 2: Mr. Hope talks about the settlement of Derby; a history of Fort Langley; Old Fort Langley and New Fort Langley; chief factors at the fort; town of Fort Langley; river transportation; mail delivery; the Hudson's Bay Company farm site; the CNR; origins of the Fort Langley/Albion Ferry; early settlers; Joe Morrison; McClughan family; the telegraph trail; the Yale Road; early communities.

SUMMARY: The two sides of the disc (presumably identical) each contain four cuts.;

SUMMARY: In four parts on two sides of two discs.;

The item is a reel of documentary film about the B.C. Centennial Committee special project "Fraser Brigade," a re-enactment of Simon Fraser's 1808 journey by canoe down the Fraser River from Fort George. Also shows related celebrations at stops along the route -- Prince George, Quesnel, Soda Creek, Lillooet, Lytton, Yale, Hope, Mission and New Westminster. Includes an Indian horse race at Lytton, a kayak race on the Fraser, and a mountain-climbing demonstration at Hell's Gate. Expedition leader Dick Corless is interviewed.

The item is a reel of documentary film. The B.C. Centennial Committee special project "Fraser Brigade," a re-enactment of Simon Fraser's 1808 journey by canoe down the Fraser River from Fort George. Also shows related celebrations at stops along the route -- Prince George, Quesnel, Soda Creek, Lillooet, Lytton, Yale, Hope, Mission and New Westminster. Includes an Indian horse race at Lytton, a kayak race on the Fraser, and a mountain-climbing demonstration at Hell's Gate. Expedition leader Dick Corless is interviewed.

This series consists of a newspaper clipping book containing extracts from the British press relating to British Columbia's centennial celebrations.

SUMMARY: Audio recording of a television variety show marking the BC Centennial, broadcast live from the stage of the Lyric Theatre on Granville Street in Vancouver. A home recording, made off-air from a telev;ision set.;

The collection comprises seven moving image items, depicting Vancouver and area events.

SUMMARY: SIDE 1 & 2: Douglas Day ceremonies, Fort Langley.;

This series consists of the paper files of Centennial Photographers Ltd. who endeavoured to compile a photographic record of centennial events, 1958. Most records consist of correspondence.

Television commercials. A selection of television public awareness spots dealing with forest fire prevention in British Columbia. Most of the spots emphasize the role of human carelessness as a major cause of forest fires, and highlight their impact in terms of financial loss, destruction of wildlife, and damage to recreational values. One spot ("Green Gold") ties in with the 1958 B.C. Centennial; another features UBC president Dr. N.AM. MacKenzie.

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.

The item is a film print of a docudrama. A re-enactment of Simon Fraser's 1808 journey down the Fraser River from Fort George to the Pacific. The re-enactment, a special project of the British Columbia Centennial Committee, is also featured in the film Cariboo Venture (CBC, 1958).

The item is a video docudrama. It is a re-enactment of Simon Fraser's 1808 journey down the Fraser River from Fort George to the Pacific. The re-enactment, a special project of the British Columbia Centennial Committee, is also featured in the film "Cariboo Venture" (CBC, 1958).

SUMMARY: Two songs by or about BC 1958 Centennial character "Century Sam" (who was portrayed by Sid Williams).

RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1958-01-01 SUMMARY: On January 1, 1958, CBC Vancouver joined with the B.C. Centennial Committee to present an hour-long variety show (on both radio and television) to mark the beginning of B.C.'s centennial year. "The B.;C. Centennial Show" starred famous people in show business who originally came from British Columbia. On this recording, John Emerson interviews actor-director Fletcher Markle and his wife, the Americ;an film actress Mercedes McCambridge; Canadian balladeer Ed McCurdy; and actor Larry McCanse. Recorded at the Lyric Theatre in Vancouver. (Broadcast status unknown.);