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The good life and Twenty great years in British Columbia
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- moving images
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Lew Parry Film Productions
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1968 (Creation)
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1 video reel (00:25:43) : video master, colour, Type C, sound ; 26 mm
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The item is a video copy of a promotional film. The first part contains "The Good Life" about the economic and other benefits enjoyed by BC residents as a result of political leadership and industrial development in the province. Includes sequences on primary and secondary industries; the damming of the Columbia and Peace Rivers for hydro-electric power and flood control; expansion of highways; BC Ferries; tourism; assistance to homeowners; medical services; educational facilities; etc. Premier W.A.C. Bennett makes some brief prepared remarks at the film's beginning and end.
The second item on the tape is "Twenty great years in British Columbia" which is a review of industrial development and economic growth in the province under the Social Credit government of W.A.C. Bennett, 1952-72, and an outline of the measures planned in its 1972 budget. Beginning with a review of BC's economic situation in 1951-52, the film shows how Social Credit policies encouraged development through improved highways, the BC Ferry system, the encouragement of tourism, the extension of the PGE Railway and the construction of power projects on the Peace and Columbia Rivers. The planned expenditures and priorities of the 1972 budget are illustrated.
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A digital copy is available, V1986:39/002
A VHS reference copy is available for this item, V1986:39/002
U-matic video copy, V1986:39/002
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Copyright Government of British Columbia.
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Accession number(s): V1986:39
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Previously described as AAAA4248 and AAAA2955.
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sponsored/presented by: Trade and Commerce British Columbia. Dept. of Industrial Development; photography: Hajo F. Hadeler; animation: Laurence Hanson; art direction: Laurence Hanson; editor: Norma Jackson; producing agency/company: Lew Parry Film Productions; director: Lew M. Parry; writer: Lew M. Parry; photography: Len Peace; narrator: George Sillery; sound recording: Lloyd Stump; sound: Telesound Film Recordings Ltd.
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- British Columbia--Economic conditions--1945-1985
- British Columbia--Politics and government--1952-1972
- Columbia River--Power utilization
- Economic development--British Columbia
- Education
- Industries--British Columbia
- Medical care--British Columbia
- Peace River--Power utilization
- Roads--British Columbia--Design and construction
- Tourism--British Columbia
- Ferries--British Columbia