Indigenous peoples--British Columbia--Skeena Region

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William Ferrier interview

CALL NUMBER: T1042:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-10-31 SUMMARY:

TRACK 1: Mr. Bill Ferrier came to Canada from Scotland in 1910 to visit his sister in Victoria when he was 20 years old. He describes working in the East on his way out to Victoria; various jobs including working for a vet in Victoria and as a gun toter in a carnival and building a poultry farm; a three-year contract as a transport boss for the HBC at Babine; travel from Hazelton to Babine by dog team; his experiences in Hazelton; experiences with the local people including the packer Cataline (Jean Caux) and what life was like there; the Babine hatchery, poor fish hatchers; A.C. Murray, who; was the old factor at the HBC Fort at Fort St. James, and the hierarchy of the surrounding forts; jobs he worked at in Fort St. James; more on fishing and life at the hatchery from 1922 to 1928; how he got his dogs, and how he learned to use the dogs on a dog team. TRACK 2: Mr. Ferrier continues by describing Barney Mulvaney on the Babine Trail, Mary L. Jobe, delivering freight with schooners and other vessels on the Skeena River, fur packing and missionaries.

CALL NUMBER: T1042:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-10-31 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Ferrier describes Father Coccola and Father Woolfe in detail; Christmas celebrations; Native Indians; Martin Starret and his relationship with Indians, and the story of how Ferrier met Starret in 1913; anecdotes about Starret and Ferrier's experiences together; more on the Babine area; the HBC post at Babine; Fort St. James and the HBC post there; A.C. Murray and his family. [TRACK 2;: blank.]

Walter Wicks interview

CALL NUMBER: T1194:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Walter Wicks : early years on the lower Skeena River : part 1 PERIOD COVERED: 1901-1922 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Walter Wicks recounts his arrival at the North Pacific Cannery from Germany (c.1900), his first impressions of the area and recollections of some of the residents of Port Essington. He talks about his life at the cannery, his education, fishing on the Skeena, his family background, living conditions, learning fishing and hunting, fishing spots along the Skeena River, Japanese-Indian-white; relations, fishing incidents, the naming of Hicks Point, fishing methods and grades of salmon. TRACK 2: Mr. Wicks continues speaking about fishing methods, types of salmon, the wastage of salmon, ch;anges in fishing methods, names of the area canneries and steps in the canning process. TRACK 3: [Note: due to a break in a splice on the original tape during dubbing, the remainder of T1194:0001 Track 2 has been continued on Track 3 of the CD copy.]

CALL NUMBER: T1194:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Walter Wicks : early years on the lower Skeena River : part 2 PERIOD COVERED: 1901-1922 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Walter Wicks recalls his time as a student at the Metlakatla Mission School, incidents at the school, Mrs. Margaret West, training and schooling, the mission at Metlakatla, children's activit;ies and a trip to Victoria. He recounts childhood activities and incidents. TRACK 2: Walter Wicks continues with his recollections about childhood incidents, hunting stories, Indian deer hunting meth;ods, a prank at the North Pacific Cannery, childhood adventures and a landslide at the cannery. He recalls the beginnings of the town site of Prince Rupert, survey parties, early construction progress; at Tucks Inlet, land title problems, the town construction, land clearing (1908-09) and early buildings.

CALL NUMBER: T1194:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Walter Wicks : early years on the lower Skeena River : part 3 PERIOD COVERED: 1901-1922 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Walter Wicks continues speaking about his experiences working in a land clearing camp on the Prince Rupert town site, living conditions, land conditions, development, workers and the real est;ate auction. He recalls jobs in railroad construction, as a lineman for the Dominion Telegraph line, an anecdote about shaving with an adze, more about railroad construction work and an incident with ;a horse team. He speaks about his family's move to Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert's first water system and utilities. He discusses changes to fishing methods following the introduction of power boats an;d Dr. Curgin -- owner of the first gas engine propelled boat on the Skeena River. TRACK 2: Walter Wicks describes Port Essington, the local canneries, life in the town, Robert Cunningham's business interests, sawmills, social life, George Frizzell and a silent movie presentation. He speaks about law enforcement including: Constable "Keyhole Johnny" (John Herring), the Indian rancherie, the "skook;um house", liquor problems, hotels and saloons, Essington during railway construction and provincial constables -- Harry Berrimen and Jack Collins. Mr. Wicks speaks about the decline of Cunningham's businesses, Bob and George Cunningham, Captain Bonser and a story about a snag scow and "Hunchback Mary".

CALL NUMBER: T1194:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Walter Wicks : early years on the lower Skeena River : part 4 PERIOD COVERED: 1901-1922 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Walter Wicks continues with his story about a snag scow and "Hunchback Mary". He goes on to talk about Port Essington as an administrative centre, seat of government and Billy Lord, the Anglo; British Columbia Cannery manager. [TRACK 2: blank?]

Walter Washburn interview

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Walter Washburn : navigation on the Skeena River - riverboats and canoes PERIOD COVERED: 1800s-1914 RECORDED: [location unknown], <1966-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Walter Washburn provides a first-hand account from Kitselas of the wreck of the "Mount Royal" (1907). He describes events leading to the rescue of some of the crewmen and the search for survivors. He speaks about canoe freighting along the Skeena, including a description of the canoes, navigation along the river, the journey (pause in tape), Kitselas Canyon, Kitselas townsite, native songs and chants during the river trip, riverboat sounds and impressions of the river. [TRACK 2: blank.]

Vicky Simms and John Morison interview

CALL NUMBER: T0311:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Vicky Simms : Growing up in the Skeena country, 1890-1914 : part 1 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Vicky Simms (nee Morison) born at Metlakatla (c.1890) recalls early memories, schools and the hospital. She speaks about her mother (niece of Robert Cunningham), her father (a lay preacher), ;the Collison family, her father's move to Hazelton to manage Cunningham's store and to assist Rev. Field (1897), a canoe trip up the Skeena (1906), Indian canoe skills and songs, a mutiny at Kitseguecla, impressions of Hazelton, the Hazelton church organ, the spring exodus of the miners, Indian packers, social life and winter activities, the Hazelton town site, the Indian rancherie, Hazelton compa;red to Metlakatla, the Gun-an-noot affair and Bulkley Valley settlers. TRACK 2: Vicky Simms recalls Port Essington (1911) including: incidents, entertainment, Cunningham's Hall, the Skeena riverboats;, the Indian crew. Captain Bonser, the wreck of the "Monte Cristo" and the "Mount Royal". She speaks about Hazelton including: Cataline, packers, miners, Joe Lyons, Ezra Evans, the currency, Jack Graham (Cayuse Jack), Barney Mulvaney, Sperry Cline, Rev. Stephenson, Rene D'Egville, the effects of the war, life in Hazelton and the flood.

CALL NUMBER: T0311:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Vicky Simms : Growing up in the Skeena country, 1890-1914 : part 2 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: This tape begins with a comparison of Metlakatla and Hazelton by Vicky Simms, and continues with recollections of Hazelton, first impressions, local residents, the family house, the murder of; Mr. Yeomans (the storekeeper), her father's position as manager of Cunningham's store, the Indians, the overwintering miners, Joe Lyons, the Chinese residents, childhood, the Klondike Goldrush of 189;8, prostitutes at Two Mile, Dr. Wrinch, the railway surveyors and engineers, the railway workers and camps, the miners, Ezra Evans, the Condit brothers, winter and summer sports, local vegetation, the; Indian reserve (rancherie), Indian dogs, housing and stories, the death of her brother Charlie and the Hazelton cemetery. TRACK 2: Vicky Simms continues with Hazelton recollections, the cemetery, Indian grave houses, the Gunanoot affair, local incidents, Rene D'Egville, Barney Mulvaney, currency, trade tokens, gold miners -- "pokes", Chinese miners, settler hardships, mail, anecdotes, fires, weather and clothing. She recalls Metlakatla missionaries, the Ridleys, the Ridley home and Dr. Ardagh (sp?).

CALL NUMBER: T0311:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Vicky Simms and John Morison : travel on the Skeena River by canoe and paddlewheeler PERIOD COVERED: 1894-1917? SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Vicky Simms recounts the trip of 1894 from Kincolith to Hazelton by boat and canoe with her mother and brother, travel and impressions of the Skeena River, early Hazelton, Rev. John Field and; the Hazelton church. She talks about the Indian crews on the canoes, Indian paddling and singing, the trip by canoe from Port Essington to Hazelton (1905), incidents along the journey and the crews r;efusal to continue past Kitseguecla. John Morison (Vicky Simms' brother) continues this interview and recalls the canoes, journey and conditions along the Skeena during the trip of 1905 with his mothe;r and sister, Kitselas Canyon, the Indian crew, downriver travel, Indian singing, a description of the Haida canoe, Indian navigation techniques and Port Essington. John Morison reminisces about his t;ravel along the Skeena River (he worked on the paddlewheeler "The Islander") including references to: "hole in the wall", legends and stories of points along the river, the lower Skeena River, vegetat;ion along the riverbanks, the river above Terrace and Cedarvale. [TRACK 2: blank?];

CALL NUMBER: T0311:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): John Morison : travel on the Skeena River by paddlewheeler, ca. 1905-1917? SUMMARY: TRACK 1: John Morison continues speaking of his impressions of the trip along the Skeena including: "Devil's Elbow", Kitselas Canyon, scenery along the river and Hazelton. He relates a story about Hazelton -- a frontier town and the "Stonehouse". He describes in detail crew life aboard a riverboat including: sounds on the boat, the operation, decks and accommodation, sounds of the paddles, Captain; Bonser, uniforms, more about the operation, an incident at Ringbolt Island, Indian deckhands, Indians singing and accompaniment on the riverboats and problems with mosquitoes. TRACK 2: John Morison ;continues speaking about riverboats including information about: the crew -- wages, ages and duties, anecdotes, Bill Alexander -- the engineer, Joe Herrling, wood for the riverboats, bootlegging and t;he Indian pilot -- Walter Wright. He recalls the passengers, the special trips to Kispiox-Hazelton and the return trip Hazelton-Kispiox, more about passengers, the "drummers" (commercial travellers), ;women, amusements, impressions when approaching Hazelton, boat whistles, the first boat in the spring to Hazelton, store supplies, the Hazelton landing, boat whistles, the rivalry between Capt. Bonser; and Capt. Johnson, flags, an anecdote about Captain Bonser's dog, a practical joke, recreation -- horseshoes, fishing and soccer, more about the commercial travellers, the construction men -- "bohunks" and Blackjack MacDonald.

Veroca Godfrey interview

CALL NUMBER: T1210:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Veroca Godfrey : growing up on the Skeena River boats : part 1 PERIOD COVERED: 1890s-1910 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-02-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Veroca Godfrey (nee Bonser) begins this interview speaking about Port Essington, living conditions, eulachon grease, and the Cunningham family and wives. She remembers, her father, Captain Bonser and "The Caledonia", rivalry between Captain Johnson and Bonser, the wreck of the "Mount Royal", conditions on the Skeena, traveling on a sternwheeler and steamer navigation. TRACK 2: Veroca Godfrey continues with a description of steamer navigation through canyons and along the river including: lining, spar poles, ring bolts and cables, Devil's Elbow, Beaver Dam, Sheep and Cottonwood rapids;, hand lining, an incident when scientists from Chicago exhumed Indian skeletons, the Indian crew, the boating season and noises and routines. She speaks about Indian villages, a Kitseguecla Indian ca;rving, her impressions of the Hudson's Bay Company post at Hazelton, Captain Bonser, Wiggs O'Neil, mosquitoes and black flies.;

CALL NUMBER: T1210:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Veroca Godfrey : growing up on the Skeena River boats : part 1 PERIOD COVERED: 1890s-1910 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-02-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Veroca Godfrey describes her father, Captain Bonser, his appearance and character, life on boats, passengers, accommodations, the dining room, bootlegging, Kitselas Canyon, Lorne Creek, residents in the Hazelton area, the tourist potential of a riverboat, and Captain Bonser's last years. [TRACK 2: blank.]

Robert Tomlinson : interview and speeches

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson : Christian missionary life among the Skeena and Nass River Indians PERIOD COVERED: 1867-1950s RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1950s SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Tomlinson recorded her husband's stories -- Robert Tomlinson Jr. (Rev. Robert Tomlinson) during the 1950's. He was 89 when he died in 1959. This tape begins with religious music possibly recorded from the radio. Robert Tomlinson Jr. provides translations (Nisga'a?) and vocal renditions of Christian hymns: "Abide With Me", "Home At Last", "I Will Arise and Go to My Father". He continues with recollections and stories including: Indigenous dissatisfaction at Kitseguecla; William Duncan and the gift of a "thunderbolt"; and frontier justice with Robert Tomlinson Sr. This tape concludes with recordings at the Argenta School (1965) located at the north end of Kootenay Lake. Bob Orchard and a group of students have an impromptu discussion about the school, location, description, students, curriculum and equipment. [Note: the beginning portion of this tape can also be heard on T2173:0001 track 1]. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. speaks about the story of 2 hungry men on the trail to Kispiox, the water system at New Metlakatla (1908/09), William Duncan's fair treatment of the Indians, the missions at Old Metlakatla and New Metlakatla, the co-operatives, finances at Duncan's missions, conditions at New Metlakatla following Duncan's death, the New Metlakatla "guest house", missionary methods and effects and some thoughts about Father William Duncan and Bishop Ridley.;

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson : Christian missionary work on the Pacific Northwest coast PERIOD COVERED: 1867-1887 RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1955 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: This tape begins with folksongs, guitars, duet singing and solos and continues with Mrs. Walter T. Stewart introducing Robert Tomlinson Jr. at Ketchikan, Alaska (1955). Robert Tomlinson Jr. recounts his father's coming to the Skeena and Nass River area, his work with William Duncan and his move to Kincolith. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. continues the story of his father's move to Kincolith, his mother's arrival, the Kincolith mission, the story about his father's adoption into the Raven clan, his mother's adoption into the Eagle clan, and the mission at Kispiox. He speaks about his father's resignation from the Church Missionary Society, William Duncan's resignation from the Church Missionary Society, the Tomlinson family joining Duncan at Metlakatla, B.C., incidents in the church dispute, Dr. Bluet-Duncan, the selection of New Metlakatla (Alaska) for the new mission, reaction by the Canadian government, logistics of the move of the mission to New Metlakatla and a description of the new settlement at New Metlakatla (Port Chester).

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson : Christian missionary work the two Metlakatlas, 1867-1950s PERIOD COVERED: 1867-1950s RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1950s SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Walter T. Stewart introduces Robert Tomlinson Jr. and the history of the establishment of New Metlakatla, Alaska. Robert Tomlinson Jr. speaks about his father, the Kincolith mission, his father's adoption into the Raven clan, his mother's adoption into the Eagle clan, the mission at Kispiox, Tomlinson and Duncan resigning from the Church Missionary Society, the Tomlinsons join Duncan; at Metlakatla, incidents in the church dispute, Dr. Bluet-Duncan, selection of New Metlakatla (Alaska) and the move to the new mission at New Metlakatla. [This tape seems to be a duplicate of portions of T1238:0002 track 1and T1238:0002 track 2]. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. speaks about the plans for the settlement at New Metlakatla, a description of the townsite, the first mill, [this portion seems to be a duplicate of the final portion of T1238:0002 track 2], financial support for the townsite, self-sufficiency of the mission, education and medical services, community politics, the death of William Duncan (1918), William Duncan's leadership, industry and buildings, the water system (1908-09), [this segment seems to be a duplicate of a portion of T1238:0001track 2], William Duncan's fair treatment of the Indigenous peoples, the missions at New and Old Metlakatla, the co-operatives, finances at Duncan's missions, conditions at New Metlakatla following Duncan's death, the "guest house", missio;nary methods and effects and some thoughts about William Duncan and Bishop Ridley.

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson : Christian missionary work on the Nass and Skeena Rivers PERIOD COVERED: 1880s-1900 RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1950s SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Robert Tomlinson remembers his family's move to Kispiox from the Kincolith mission, problems with their scow and livestock on the Nass River and incidents along the journey to Kispiox. Robert Tomlinson Jr. relates the story about Kitwancool Jim -- the measles epidemic and a murder (1888). He relates a story about a slave woman and a potlatch to "cleanse" her from the sins of slavery. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. speaks about the Indian who gave his hunting grounds for the Minskinisht mission, (sound distortion) baptismal rites, an incident at Kitsegas, Indigenous/white settler relations, relations between the Indigenous people and Robert Tomlinson Sr., the Gunanoot affair, performing an unexpected funeral service for Dave Stewart's wife, and the role of the early missionary.;

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson : William Duncan and the two Metlakatlas, 1887-1950s PERIOD COVERED: 1880s-1950s RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1950s SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Robert Tomlinson Jr. remembers the dispute between William Duncan and the Church Missionary Society, the Indian reaction at Old Metlakatla, the relationship formed between Robert Tomlinson Sr;. and William Duncan, the disruption to Robert Tomlinson Jr.'s schooling in Victoria with Rev. P. Jenns, the family's journey from Victoria to Metlakatla on the "Barbara Bosphorus", the mission at Greenville, memories of Bishop Ridley, "lipmask" -- the Indian name for Duncan's party, and reminiscences. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. recalls Sam Marsden and trade at Old Metlakatla. A discussion is ;heard about U.S. politics in the 1950's, including views on alcoholism, prohibition and local conditions in Ketchikan. Robert Tomlinson Jr. recalls the move of the mission from Old Metlakatla to New Metlakatla, the B.C. injunction against the moving of lumber, events along the journey, Rod Murchison's mishap, and "Land Daughter disease".

CALL NUMBER: T1238:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Tomlinson remembers his father Robert Tomlinson Sr. PERIOD COVERED: 1880s-1950s RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1950s SUMMARY: TRACK 1: This tape begins with sermons on the topic of worrying and time by "The Upper Room", a radio program presented by the First Methodist Church of Ketchikan delivered by Rev. Skidmore (sp?). (long pause in the tape) Robert Tomlinson Jr. recalls a story about an incident with a bear that occurred near Kispiox. TRACK 2: Robert Tomlinson Jr. continues speaking about his father's medical treatment of a victim of a bear attack near Kispiox -- Jonah Jimrack. He recalls his father's adventures as a medical missionary, his relations with the Department of Indian Affairs and the measles epidemic in the Skeena district. This tape ends with Rev. Skidmore and his radio program presented by the First Methodist Church of Ketchikan, Alaska.

Richard E. Horsfield interview

CALL NUMBER: T3096:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Experiences in the British Army and R.F.C., 1912-1918 PERIOD COVERED: 1895-1918 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Richard Horsfield gives a biographical sketch of his early life: explanation of the origin of the Horsfield name; story of the enlistment procedure 1914. London Regiment comrades. Army food in WW I. Problems of supply during warfare. Anecdote about Women's Air Corp. Supply problems. Experiencing combat for the first time. The second battle of the Somme, 1916. The soldiers concerns in the trenches: morale, food, lice, shelter. Being wounded. An all meat diet in the hospital. The Portuguese Division. Transfer to the Royal Flying Corps. TRACK 2: Training for the Royal Flying Corps, 1917. 188th Night Fighter Squadron. Getting outfitted for the Flying Corps. Initiation rites into the squadron. Learning to fly as an apprentice pilot. Instrumentation error in a night fighter. Locating the aerodrome and landing an aircraft at night, 1917. Night flying tactics. Flying by the seat of your pants. Improvising a 'superior' aircraft and the consequences. Practical jokes. The great aces -- Bishop, Ball et al. American influences. CALL NUMBER: T3096:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): With the RCMP in northern British Columbia, 1925-1930 PERIOD COVERED: 1925-1930 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Reasons for emigrating. Joining the Manitoba Provincial Police, 1925. Joining the RCMP as a champion pistol shot. The lack of national support for the team. Transfer north to Telkwa, 1926. The Carrier Indians on the warpath. Explanation of the name "Carrier". Gun-na-noot organizes a massive war dance. A near fatal incident at Kitwancool. TRACK 2: Organizing a three-man posse. The war dance at Takla Landing. Apprehending Gun-na-noot and holding court in the Hudson's Bay Store. Gun-na-noot gets the 'dry spit'. Description of Gun-na-noot. Horsfield meets Stuart Henderson. First time Horsfield received the 'dry spit'. Omineca Za-mo-ree gives Horsfield the 'dry spit'. CALL NUMBER: T3096:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Life in the RCMP (cont'd) PERIOD COVERED: 1925-1930 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Frontier medicine. Omineca Za-mo-ree apologizes. TRACK 2: blank. (End of interview)

Richard Carroll interview

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Richard Carroll, known as Dick, describes arriving into the [Nechako?] area from Vancouver in 1908 on his way to Alaska; he stopped to work on the Grand Trunk Railway at the head of navigation on the Skeena River. He describes people he met at the time, such as prospector Eli Carpenter, who was on his way to a gold rush; his eventual arrival in Burns Lake via the Telegraph Trail in 1909 on his way to Fort George, which he describes as the most remote part of BC at the time. Mr. Carrol outlines the land he staked; working on the railroad; his work as a mail carrier from Telkwa to Williams Lake, including using pack horses for transportation in summer and sleighs in the winter; prices of various goods in Burns Lake at the time; various farmers and goods they sold in the area; the telegraph office in Burns Lake as means of communicating with the Yukon during the gold rush; Mrs. Bessie Wallace as the first white woman to come to Burns Lake in 1909; produce which came from Ashcroft through Quesnel; more on telegraph posts; a story about Barney Mulvaney's wedding and a description of his character; and a description of an Indian raid at Kispiox. TRACK 2: Mr. Carroll describes an encounter with Chinese people; more on George and Bessie Wallace; ranching; and a trip with an explorer to Fort McLeod.

Resources management, socio-economic development and the Pacific North Coast Native cooperative: a case study / Dianne Louise Draper

The item is a copy of a thesis on microfiche by Dianne Louise Draper titled "Resources management, socio-economic development and the Pacific North Coast Native cooperative: a case study." 1977. xxii, 597 leaves: illus., maps. Thesis (Ph.D.), University of Waterloo, 1977. Bibliography: leaves 566-597. Canadian theses on microfiche, 32103.

People in landscape : Stories for a winter evening

SUMMARY: A special program recalling the experience of winter in the earlier days of British Columbia. Bert Williams recalls cold winters in the Fraser Valley. Cliff Harrison and Phil Hoskins describe an encounter with a grizzly bear during a fishing trip on Ootsa Lake. Mrs. Cathy Johnson tells two stories about her father, the missionary Richard Tomlinson, and his dealings with native people during the winter.

People in landscape : Skeena travel : [parts 1 & 2]

SUMMARY: Two half-hour programs, adapted from Orchard's hour-long documentary "River of the Clouds" (1963). A lively account of life in and around the Skeena River, as recollected by native and white travellers and settlers on the river, from the days of the Indian freight canoes to the heyday of the sternwheelers. Voices heard include: Constance Cox, Captain Joe Gardner, Veroca Godfrey, Chief Jeffrey Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Flora Martin, John Morrison, Wiggs O'Neill, Vicky Simms, Martin Starret, Grace Stephens, and Bea Williscroft.

People in landscape : Robert Tomlinson

SUMMARY: The story of Robert Tomlinson, the missionary doctor who founded the mission of Minskinisht on the Skeena River, as told by Mrs. Cathy Johnson (Tomlinson's granddaughter) and Mrs. Robert Tomlinson, Jr. (his daughter-in-law). Tomlinson's story continues in the program "Minskinisht"; see tape T2461:0001 (description AAAB2665).

People in landscape : Kitselas Canyon

SUMMARY: A program about Kitselas Canyon on the Skeena River; the native people who lived there; and the coming of the sternwheelers and the railroad. Voices heard are: Mrs. Veroca Godfrey, Mrs. Sim Dobie, Mrs. H.F.Glassey, Mrs. Annie Moberly, Arthur Clore, Arthur Fisk, and Wiggs O'Neill.

Nishga [Nisga'a] hymns : [sung by Robert Tomlinson, Jr.]

RECORDED: Ketchikan (Alaska), 1955-02-22 SUMMARY: This tape is a duplicate recording of portions of T1238:0001 track 1. Mrs. Tomlinson recorded her husband -- Robert Tomlinson, Jr. (Rev. Robert Tomlinson) -- during the 1950s he was 89 when he died in 1959. This tape begins with religious music, possibly recorded from the radio. Robert Tomlinson, Jr., provides translations and vocal renditions of Christian hymns; "Abide With Me", "Home At Last";, and "I Will Arise and Go to My Father". He continues with recollections and stories including: Indigenous dissatisfaction at Kitseguecla; William Duncan and the gift of a "thunderbolt"; and frontier justice with Robert Tomlinson, Sr.

Metlakatla [Metlakahtla] : the holy city

SUMMARY: "Points West" is a program of discussion, interviews and current events for Western Canadian listeners. It is a Sunday afternoon series that began in April 1959. This program, "Metlakatla: The Holy City", examines the history of the community of Metlakatla and the work of controversial missionary William Duncan. The program was narrated by John Must and Richard Geddes Large, who also wrote "Skeena, River of Destiny", from which material for the broadcast was taken. Present-day inhabitants of Metlakatla are interviewed, including members of the Council of Metlakatla and parishioners of St. Paul's Anglican Church.;

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