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BC Radio News collection
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- sound recording
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- Source of title proper: Title based on the contents of the fonds.
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1972 ; 1975-1981 (Creation)
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Physical description
524 audio cassettes
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Custodial history
Scope and content
The collection comprises audio recordings of interviews, news conferences, press events, election campaigns, speeches, and other activities related to provincial politics in British Columbia, recorded and compiled by BC Radio News, mainly between 1975 and 1981. Many of these recordings feature New Democratic Party leader David Barrett or Social Credit Party leader (and Premier) Bill Bennett. In addition, there are recordings of Bennett's key cabinet colleagues, as well as MLAs from both sides of the legislature.
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Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by BC Radio News, 1977-1981.
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Availability of other formats
ORIGINAL AUDIO CASSETTES ONLY. As of June 2009, no preservation masters or reference copies had been made.
Restrictions on access
No access restrictions apply.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Use restriction: Credit BC Radio News if material is cited, quoted or broadcast.
Finding aids
Item-level descriptions are available on-line.
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Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
General note
Archives code(s): Fonds description was previously numbered AAAA8100.
General note
Accession number(s): T0701; T0933; T0979; T0985; T0988; T0995; T0999; T1000; T1010; T1019; T1133; T1146; T1209; T1248; T1250; T1280; T1336; T1363; T1675; T1704; T1707; T1769; T2547; T2688; T2689; T2690; T2691; T2692; T2694; T2695; T3205; T3206; T3207; T3208; T3209; T3210; T3211; T3212; T3860
Conservation
Sound recording originals may be in cool or cold storage. Contact staff for specific details.
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Name access points
- Barrett, David, 1930-2018 (Subject)
- Bennett, W.A.C. (William Andrew Cecil), 1900-1979 (Subject)
- Bennett, William Richards, 1932-2015 (Subject)
- New Democratic Party (British Columbia) (Subject)
- Social Credit Party (British Columbia) (Subject)