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The series consists of a letterbook containing crime reports produced or collected by Sergeant John William Hooker during the course of his duties as a British Columbia Provincial Police (BCPP) officer while posted to Coquitlam, Grand Forks, Nelson, Smithers, Prince George, Clinton, Ashcroft, Spence’s Bridge, Merritt, and Kamloops between 1932 and 1944. The records cover a variety of crimes and social issues—particularly in small, rural communities. In addition to generic social issues, the records from Grand Forks (file 3) relate primarily to Doukhobors, and include reports on the settlement of Gilpin.

The majority of the reports were produced by Hooker. Some supplemental records (copies), such as an inquest, inward correspondence in relation to particular cases, and a reason for judgement are interfiled with the crime reports.

The records are arranged chronologically and by detachment location. The records do not capture all crime reports filed in a particular district, but were likely selected by Hooker. Some of these files have been labeled in pencil “Personal file.” The records consist primarily of crime reports on standard BCPP letterhead. Each report contains the district, detachment, and the date, as well as an overview of the case and persons involved.

Some of these records may also be available in GR-1388: Correspondence and other material created by the British Columbia Provincial Police Force of the Yale district. John William Hooker's personnel card, which provides details of the service of constables, including marital status, date of first appointment, station, and various postings, can be found in GR-0091, vol. 30-31.

Provincial Police daily diary (1934-1935) and Provincial Police Court record book from Coquitlam (1938-1944) showing name of prosecutor, name of defendant, nature of the charge, costs, name of gaol or lockup, order or convictions, amount of fine, name of presiding magistrate or justice and "remarks".

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0089 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Nanaimo (B.C.), 1975-12-01 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett campaign speech, Nanaimo, 1 December 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0090 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Proposes freeze on commercial rents RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-12-01 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett announces a proposed freeze on commercial rents, and an extension of the price freeze to 16 February 1975 [i.e., 1976?]. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0091 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech to pensioners RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1975-12-02 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett speech to a group of old age pensioners at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, 2 December 1975. Also speaking are: Liberal leader Gordon Gibson Jr., Conservative leader Dr. Scott Wallace, and Social Credit spokesman Bob McClelland. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0092 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1975-12-02 [or 03?] SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett campaign speech to a Vancouver rally at the PNE Agrodome, sponsored by "Reach Out". Also, a speech by Bill Bennett, and a question-and-answer session with all four party leaders: Barrett, Bennett, Gordon Gibson Jr., and Dr. Scott Wallace. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0093 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Salmon Arm (B.C.), 1975-12-03 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett campaign speech, Salmon Arm, 3 December 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0094 - 0095 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Penticton (B.C.), 1975-12-04 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett campaign speech, Penticton, 4 December 1975 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0096 - 0097 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Prince George (B.C.), 1975-12-08 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett campaign speech, Prince George, 8 December 1975 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0098 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Coquitlam (B.C.), 1975-12-09 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett campaign speech, Coquitlam, 9 December 1975.

David Barrett papers as Leader of the Opposition. Political correspondence, caucus minutes, and reports accumulated by David Barrett during his last year as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party. Mr. Barrett, who was premier of the province from 1972 to 1975, resigned the leadership of the NDP in 1983; he retired from the Legislature (where he represented the riding of Coquitlam) in 1984.

This series consists of films and videos held by the Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale (later Riverview Hospital). Film dates range from 1930-1963 and videos as late as 1994, though many are undated. The majority of films seem to have been created by the hospital as records of operations and events, or as visual aids for medical studies. There is little to no information about the creation of these films or their contents. A few films have sign out cards in their cannisters, indicating staff were able to check them out and view them. All films have titles and some have dates or additional technical information. There may be multiple short films on a single reel or tape; each part has been identified with it's own title in the item list when possible.

Many films cover hospital events, such as patient dances, carnivals, graduations, parades, sports days and the opening of the Crease Clinic. There are films recording the Essondale grounds and building construction. There are also films regarding pathology, some of which are recorded in the GR-3420 index of pathological photographs. These films record various physical or mental conditions. They were generally filmed for particular doctors studying a condition or patient.

The series also includes a few commercial films likely used by the hospital for instructional purposes, and a copy of the National Film Board documentary titled "Breakdown".

Many of the films have video copies which may be more easily accessible. Films were not reviewed by archives staff. The existence of a video copy for particular films is estimated based on film descriptions and the contents of videos. Possible copies are indicated in the item list.

The item is a photocopy of an Historical essay on Coquitlam by Oliver Phillips presented at the Coquitlam Agricultural Society's fair, September 15, 1911.

Map of Greater Vancouver with Coquitlam highlighted and shown in greater detail. Surveyed lots shown in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Pitt Meadows.

"Welcome home" sent to Sir Richard McBride and his wife by the people of Coquitlam on 2 August 1911, upon his return from the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. It is signed by the officials of the Municipality of Coquitlam.