SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Vesta Gething : pioneering at Hudson's Hope, 1920s PERIOD COVERED: 1920-1925 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975 SUMMARY: Vesta Gething, daughter of Neil Gething, who discovered and developed the coal mine near Hudson's Hope, discusses the journey into the Peace River district and settling at Hudson's Hope in 1922. She was the postmistress there.

News item. Present to sign BC's North East Coal Fields Agreement, to provide BC develoment with federal government assistance are: Otto Land, Federal Minister of Energy and Mines; BC Premier Bill Bennett; Jim Chabot, BC's Minister of Mines; and Don Phillips, MLA for Dawson Creek and Peace River. Phillips says this development will permit BC to provide a greater amount of the coal consumed by metallurgical industries world-wide.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0025 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Announcements concerning BC Ferries RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed, and Transportation Minister Jack Davis comments on the question of ferry routes and rates, 21 April 1977. TRACK 2: Bennett discusses the upcoming rate reductions for ferry services, 22 April 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0026 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Announcement concerning railway development and Pharmacare RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-05-10 & 12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett, Economic Development Minister Don Phillips and federal Justice Minister Ron Basford at a press conference about the $10 million agreement on Northern Coal and Railway development, 10 May 1977. TRACK 2: Bennett announces the introduction of a universal pharmacare system for BC, 12 May 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0027 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: on ferry rates and Governor Dixy Lee Ray RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-05-12 & 17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett announces new rates for BC Ferries, 12 May 1977. TRACK 2: Bennett comments on the cancellation of the visit to Victoria by Washington Governor Dixy Lee Ray. Also, Conservative leader Scott Wallace comments on the cancellation, 17 May 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0028 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Announces the reconvening of the Legislature RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-05-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett announces that the Legislature will re-convene on 13 June 1977. 26 May 1977. [TRACK 2: blank?] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0029 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Answers questions from Courtenay students RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-05-26 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett answers questions from students of Courtenay High School, 26 May 1977.

News item. Premier Bill Bennett talks with the press after the throne speech. He says BC will continue to build an economic and industrial base, but it will also "take on the type of directions that are more specified than the general commitment." The forest industry, he says, must be "preserved and maintained" through major commitments, with "a secure cut" that can be kept for the present generation and for future generations. He briefly discusses the Bill of Rights. He talks about the role of the Ministry of Economic Development in opening discussion for an agreement with the federal government on B.C.'s northeast coal fields, transportation studies, port facilities, etc.

Documentary. The building of a BC Rail 129 kilometre (80 mile) branch line to the coal mines of Tumbler Ridge for the Northeast Coal Project. Shows surveying; tunnel and bridge construction; laying of rails; manufacture of porcelain insulators; installation of electrical lines to power trains; design and construction of electric locomotives; loaded trains en route; Ridley Island Coal Terminal at Prince Rupert.

Promotional film

The item consists of a promotional film. It explores the development of northeastern BC natural and metallurgical resources. Topics discussed include: future coal agreement with Japan; Prince George; Dawson Creek; new industrial development on the Peace River and a future coal port in Prince Rupert.

The series consists of film and videos of government documentaries, television advertisements, and other promotional material from the period of 1980 to 1986. The Ministry of Government Services' Government Information Services (GIS) was the centralized government agency for producing audio-video programs for all ministries and JEM Productions was contracted by the GIS to shoot and edit various programs.

This series represents provincial government functions and events representing various regions of British Columbia, including the lower mainland, Peace River and Okanagan regions.

The records consist of 10 videos and 1 film comprising current government initiatives and accomplishments; coal mining and dam developments; BC Place and BC Transit development; a 1986 premier's address; and development of the Coquihalla highway.

1. Premier's Report 1986. (1" video reel.)
2. Partners in enterprise - television ads. (3/4" U-matic videocassette.)
3. Coquihalla in 20 months through the mountains. (1" video reel.)
4. BC Pavilion. (1" video reel.)
5. Take a giant step. (1" video reel. 4 min. promotions in English, French and Japanese.)
6. BC Reports - various programs. (1" video reel.) - NE coal - Best of bad times - Education - the challenge/opportunity - A forest for all seasons
7. BC Reports - various programs. (1" video reel.) - #5 The right kind of help - #8 Health care - the first priority - #10 The planning pays off - #13 Transit & transition - Bill Bennett speech
8. BC Reports - various programs. (1" video reel.) - #1 Food for thought - #316 BC open for business - #12 Reality of restraint
9. Partners in enterprise - promotion. (1" video reel.)
10. Stop the hearings start the dam. [AKA Fort St. John Site C rally] (3/4" U-matic videocassette.)
11. Light rapid transit for Greater Vancouver. (16 mm film reel)

The sub-series consists of photographs of the plantsite of the Quintette Coal Limited mine. The sub-series contains five files numbered from A-7 to A-11.

The sub-series consists of photographs of the Tumbler Ridge branchline of BC Rail The sub-series contains 16 files numbered from D-1 to D-14.

The sub-series consists of photographs of the construction of the Municipality of Tumbler Ridge. The sub-series contains 10 files numbered from E-1 to E-10.

The item is a video recording of a CTV interview with BC cabinet minister Bob McClelland in 1981. In it , McClelland discusses the purchase of Petrofina by Petro Canada, and the coal deal between B.C. and Japan.

The sub-series consists of photographs of the Babcock and McConkey pits, part of the Quintette Coal Limited mine. The sub-series contains seven files numbered from A-1 to A-6.

The item consists of a promotional film showing the construction of the coal port in Prince Rupert; the employment potential in exports; the economic impact of rail links to Tumbler Ridge; road access to Chetwynd; coal industry investments and the Pacific Rim trade agreement with Japan.

CALL NUMBER: T3960:0001 RECORDED: Hudson's Hope (B.C.), 1981-03-24 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Born New Denver, B.C. Family background. Childhood in Kootenays, Vancouver, Prince George and Hudson's Hope. First house. School history (Vancouver). Cultural and sports activities. Holiday celebrations. In 1905, father took up coal leases (in Peace River Region). Travelled from Prince George to Hudson's Hope by boat -- a week on the river. Father did assessment in the area. Description of Hudson's Hope and area. Fort St. John was three-day journey away. Schools. Police. Local Indians. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T3960:0002 RECORDED: Hudson's Hope (B.C.), 1981-03-24 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Postmistress in Hudson's Hope for 20+ years, starting 1943. Mail delivery. Post office was in her house. Social gatherings. Stores: Revillon Freres and Hudson's Bay. Father had first coal mine; log buildings; used horses to haul coal. At the peak (after Alaska Highway opened), there were 15 people there. Hauled coal in winter. Other coal mines in area. Other mining and trapping. Local place names. Impact of WWI, the Depressions, WW2. Travels to sanitorium in Michigan. Alaska Highway. [TRACK 2: blank.]

The item is a promotional video created by Jem Productions for the Government of British Columbia in 1982. It consists of a progress report on BC coal development with the Hon. Bob McClelland and Ron Basford.

The item consists of a promotional film consisting of a series of still images depicting the progress of the northeast coal development project. With the Hon. Don Phillips, Minister of Industry and Small Business Development.

The item consists of a promotional film consisting of a series of still images depicting the progress of the northeast coal development project. With the Hon. Don Phillips, Minister of Industry and Small Business Development.

The item is a promotional video produced by JEM Productions for the Government of British Columbia in 1982.