Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Expo 86 Corporation : films and videotapes
General material designation
- moving images
- sound recording
- multiple media
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- Source of title proper: Title is based on the contents of the series.
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1983-1986 (Creation)
- Creator
- British Columbia Place Ltd.
Physical description area
Physical description
Publisher's series area
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Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Established as a crown corporation in May 1980.
In March 1987 the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 3) (S.B.C. 1987, c. 44) instituted a title change from the British Columbia Place Act to the British Columbia Enterprise Corporation Act; British Columbia Place Ltd. was renamed British Columbia Enterprise Corporation. BCEC ceased operations on September 30, 1989.
Custodial history
Scope and content
The series consists of videotapes, film and audio tapes that form part of the records of the Expo 86 Corporation. Most of this material was either commissioned or acquired by the divisions of Expo 86 Corporation responsible for marketing and communications. It consists of promotional material packaged in several different forms for mass media outlets, and informational material directed to specialized audiences such as corporations and governments. The series also includes media monitoring tapes of news coverage and footage documenting the planning, progress and construction of the exposition. Most of the material dates from March 1983 to the opening days of Expo in early May 1986.
The series contains _ videotapes, _ films (4 titles) and audio tapes.
Notes area
Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
Most of these audio-visual records of the Expo 86 Corporation were transferred to the BC Archives from the Expo Asset Disposal Division of B.C. Place Ltd. between November 1986 and 1990. Some accessions were received via Gastown Post & Transfer, Grant Productions Ltd., or the British Columbia Enterprise Corporation.
Arrangement
Language of material
Script of material
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
No access restrictions apply.
Conservation restriction: Access to original videos or film elements is restricted, use reference copies where available.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
- Material produced by or for the Expo 86 Corporation is presumed to be copyright Government of British Columbia.
- Media monitoring recordings (i.e., radio and television programs, news stories, etc.) are presumed to be copyright the broadcasters involved.
- Footage of musical and stage performances may involve rights held by composers, musicians, performers, etc.
Finding aids
Item-level descriptions are available online.
Associated materials
GR-1986 (textual records, 1980-1986)
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
General note
Accession number(s): F1986:40; F1989:18; F1990:05; V1986:73; V1989:07; V1989:20; V1989:29; V1989:81; V1990:09; V1996:01
General note
This material may have been part of accession 87-0563. Further research is required.
Alpha-numeric designations
Series was previously described under AAAA8063.
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Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Expo 86 Corporation (Subject)
- Reid, Patrick (Subject)