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PERIOD COVERED: ;1972;-;1972 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1976 SUMMARY: Ten short Social Credit radio advertisements that were used in the 1972 provincial election campaign. They were originally recorded by Ralph Pashley and subsequently erased. He re-recorded them in 1976 at the request of the BC Archives. Also included in the file are the scripts for 19 advertisements. According to Pashley, the scripts were reviewed and approved by W.A.C. Bennett and paid for by the Puget Sound Navigation Company. They were recorded at radio station CJVI in Victoria and broadcast on radio stations throughout B.C.

PERIOD COVERED: ;1952;-;1963 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1963-02-20 SUMMARY: The Hon. Francis Xavier Richter, Minister of Agriculture, relates Social Credit theory to the policies of the Department of Agriculture, particularly to the 4-H program.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with May Bennett, CHIM-FM, Kelowna PERIOD COVERED: 1897-1978 RECORDED: Kelowna (B.C.), 1978-08 SUMMARY: A radio program based upon an interview with Mrs. May Bennett, recorded by Jaquie Czernin for CHIM-FM Kelowna, August 1978.;

SUMMARY: Two radio programs about former B.C. Premier W.A.C. Bennett, produced by CFOX-FM Vancouver: 1. Bill Bennett and Walter Young on "Daily Planet", 1979-02-27. 2. David Mitchell interviewed by Jerry McIntosh on "Sunday Morning, Coming Down", 1979-03-11.

SUMMARY: Lyle Kahl, Social Credit MLA for Esquimalt (1975-1979) discusses some of the problems of his constituency.;

CALL NUMBER: T3711:0001 RECORDED: Terrace (B.C.), 1980-03-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Recording of the Cyril Shelford Roast held at Terrace, B.C., 01-Mar-1980. Art Wiebe, master of ceremonies. Letters from Stan Carnell and Paddy Sherman are read. Tom Waterland. Bill King. TRACK 2: Bill King. Pat Jordan. Letters from Premier Bill Bennett and "some of the old-timers" at the Ministry of Agriculture are read. Alex Fraser. Art Wiebe.

CALL NUMBER: T3711:0002 RECORDED: Terrace (B.C.), 1980-03-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Art Wiebe. Recording of Cyril Shelford nominating Ray Williston for the 1960 provincial election. Ray Williston. Art Wiebe sings "The Cyril Shelford Song", composed by Bill Vander Zalm. TRACK 2: Presentation by Edna Cooper. Bob Cooper. Ray Williston (cont'd). Telegram from Gordon Gibson Sr. is read. Tape of Jack Webster tribute to Cyril Shelford.

CALL NUMBER: T3711:0003 RECORDED: Terrace (B.C.), 1980-03-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Henry Bazowski [?]. Cyril Shelford responds to roasters and toasters. TRACK 2: Cyril Shelford (cont'd). Closing of festivities.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-04 SUMMARY: Compilation of fifteen 30-second radio spots prepared by Baker Lovick Ltd. for the Social Credit Party's 1979 provincial election campaign.;

RECORDED: North Vancouver (B.C.), 1967-05 SUMMARY: The Hon. Dan Campbell, Minister of Municipal Affairs, address the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.;

The item is a copy of a thesis on microfiche by Florence Irene Cocking, titled "A comparison of the NDP and Social Credit Agricultural Land Commission policy." vi, 71 p: tables. Thesis (M.A.), University of British Columbia, 1982. Vita. Bibliography: p 67-71. Canadian theses on microfiche, 63110.

The item is a microfiche copy of a thesis by H. William Tieleman titled "The political economy of nationalization Social Credit and the takeover of the British Columbia Electric Company. vi, 94 p: table. Thesis (M.A.), University of British Columbia, 1984. Vita. Bibliography: pages 90-94.

Purchased from the National Library, 1987.

The item is a copy of Dan Campbell's reminiscences, 1954-1979, of his experiences as a Social Credit party member, Member of the Legislative Assembly, and campaign worker. The untitled volume is "Dedicated to my friends in the car: W.A.C. Bennett, Uncle Bill Dale, Grace McCarthy". The dedication refers to Campbell's travels throughout the province from 1972-1975 on behalf of the Social Credit party. He states in the preface "I have based this review of history on my good friends' recollections of history as we toured the Province in the sackcloth and ashes period of 1972-1975. Most of the conversations recorded are quotes from W.A.C. or others in the cars".

Series consists of posters, signage, brochures, pamphlets, cards, and other promotional materials from B.C. provincial elections. Represented are the Social Credit (Socred), Progressive Conservative (PC), New Democrat, Green, Western Canada Concept, and Liberal parties as well as independent candidates.

Identified candidates include: David Anderson, Charles Barber, Dave Barrett, Tom Bate, Robert (Sam) Bawlf, Leonard Bawtree, William (Bill) Richards Bennett, Andy Bigg, Robin Blencoe, Robert Bonner, Helen Boyce, Buda Brown, Kevin Bruce, A.J. (Tony) Brummet, Adriane Carr, Frank Carson, Joe Conroy, John Craggs, Hugh Austin Curtis, Walter Davidson, Gordon Dowding, Mike Emes, Thom Ferguson, Gordon Hanson, Frank Hillier, F.C. Christopher Huddlestan, Lyle MacWilliam, Ken Mallinson, Kitty Maracle, Jake Martens, Eric Martin, Alex Matthew, Cliff Michael, Bob Monaghan, Clyde Nunn, Terence Pitt O'Grady, Sheila Page, Les Peterson, Paul A. Phillips, Bert Price, Ron Price, Ian Rendle, Karen Sanford, Cyril Morley Shelford, Allan Arthur Schroeder, Bob Tanner, Forrest Felix Walkem, George Scott Wallace, and Malcolm Wright.

Additional items include posters for provincial Notice of Polls (Vancouver 1949, 1952, and 1956 and Prince Rupert 1975), one federal Notice of Poll for Vancouver 1945, one electoral districts map for 1989 (Item: 24921C), notices of meetings for new World War II veterans, and hospital charges for B.C.H.I.S. benefits.

The item is an off air recording of a video excerpt from Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Excerpt showing press conference where Premier Bill Bennett discusses the BC Place announcement. Jack Webster and Brian Coxford comment on Bennett’s press conference and show the concept drawings. Webster opens the phone lines; metric system halted; Marathon Real Estate.

The item is an off-air video recording of the Jack Webster show of November 22, 1978. Guests and topics for this episode are: the recent Judge Erik Bendrodt case. He reviews the Judicial Code of Ethics, and a report from the Judicial Council of British Columbia regarding charges against Judge Bendrodt, including dishonourable personal conduct, that is, purchasing the services of a prostitute; and unable to perform duties while disabled by alcoholism.

The item is a video off-air recording of the January 23, 1979 episode of Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack speaks with Premier Bill Bennett. They discuss the legislature, BC Resources Investment Corporation (BCRIC), Dave Barrett, BC Rail, Gordon Gibson. Jack opens the phone lines. Jack speaks with Donald McSween, Director General of the National Arts Centre.

The item is a video off air recording of an excerpt of Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: A discussion or item about BCRIC shares. Jack talks about former chief justice John Farris and his resignation from the bench. Jack talks to Evan Wolfe, BC Finance Minister, and Tom Constable, Burnaby mayor, about provincial taxation and municipal spending.

The item is a video off air recording of an excerpt of Jack Webster's popular show. Tom Waterland, Minister of Forests, is interviewed by Jack Webster.

The item is a video copy of political commercials. Eight 30-second TV ads for the Social Credit Party of British Columbia's 1979 provincial election campaign.

The item is a video recording which follows Grace McCarthy, candidate for the Social Credit leadership at the 1986 convention in Whistler.

The item is a video of special event coverage of Mel Couvelier at the Social Credit leadership convention, 1991.

PERIOD COVERED: ;1952;-;1963 RECORDED: [location unknown], [ca. 1963] SUMMARY: Radio addresses by the Hon. Wesley D. Black, Minister of Social Welfare, Municipal Affairs and Provincial Secretary.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The early years of Social Credit in British Columbia PERIOD COVERED: 1930-1952 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1972-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Eric Martin discusses the genesis of Social Credit in British Columbia. The Union of Electors and theories of political action. Initiation into the doctrines of Social Credit. Members of the Social Credit Party were mostly elderly during the early days. Organizing for Social Credit. Social Credit internecine warfare. Founding of the B.C. Social Credit League, 1949. Organization following the formation of the League. Comments on the decline of the Coalition government. W.A.C. Bennett crossing the floor of the house. TRACK 2: Meeting with W.A.C. Bennett in Vancouver, 1951. Negotiating with Bennett in an effort to persuade him to join Social Credit. Comments on Bennett and his importance to the Social Credit movement. Reaction to Bennett joining Social Credit. Increased interest in Social Credit. Comments on Lyle Wicks, president of the Social Credit League. Provincial election, 1952. The influence of Albertan Socreds on the movement in B.C. Comments on Ernest Hansell as campaign leader in the 1952 election. The transferable ballot and its effect on the election. Comments on other Social Crediters elected in 1952. Electing a leader of the Social Credit Party after the provincial election.

CALL NUMBER: T1675:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Bennett's background and early years in New Brunswick. John B. Delong (?) who was senior inspector of schools in B.C. had been the principal of the school which W.A.C. Bennett attended in New Brunswick. Working in the hardware firm of Robertson, Foster & Smith where young Bennett learned his first business principles. Bennett never fought in the First World War. Bennett's early interest in politics. Move to Alberta at the end of the War and employment with Marshall Wells in Edmonton. Bennett's involvement with religious groups as a young man. Bennett's comments on his brothers and sisters. Anecdotes about the schoolboy pranks which Bennett took part in. His views on the importance of discipline. Discussion of life in Alberta. TRACK 2: Bennett taught Sunday school and English and Business to Chinese immigrants in Edmonton. Bennett lived with a Mrs. Robertson who was Arthur Meighen's sister. Also voice of Bert Price, Socred MLA, who gives his views and opinions of W.A.C. Bennett, Socred cabinet ministers and their inter-relationships. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discussion of government finance and the use and effect of contingent liabilities. Role of Einar Gunderson in the Social Credit government. Meeting at Manning Park when Bennett, Gunderson and Bonner met. The task of obtaining legislative seats for Gunderson and Bonner. Discussion of Bennett's early political career. Bennett claims that he was offered Cabinet portfolios -- Public Works -- in the Coalition government. Discussion of Socred leadership convention at which Bennett was elected party leader. How Bennett chose his Cabinet ministers. The prelude to being sworn in by Lieutenant Governor Clarence Wallace. TRACK 2: Bennett introduces his ministers to their various duties. Role of Eric Martin and Lyle Wicks in the Social Credit movement. W.A.C. Bennett's "great trek" across Canada when he claims to have examined all the provincial administrations in the country before deciding that the Social Credit administration of Alberta was the most honest and efficient government in the land. Bennett claims that this influenced his decision to join Social Credit in B.C. Discussion of Bennett's involvement in religious societies as a young man in Alberta. Bennett's fundamental beliefs in the role of government. Bennett claims that he does not believe in "machine" politics. Anecdote about a delegation of Vancouver Socreds attempting to lobby the Bennett government for patronage. Bennett claims that if there was corruption in his administration, it never reached his office. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0003 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discussion of the Depression years in the Okanagan. The effect of the depressed economic conditions on Bennett's hardware business. Bennett became an MLA in 1941. Discussion of his relationship with his sons. Bennett believes that a person should be financially independent in politics. The 1951 Esquimalt by-election in which Bennett supported Commander Wurtele. Bennett claims that he is not a millionaire but that he easily could have become a multi-millionaire if he had remained in business. Evaluation of previous Premiers of B.C. Discussion of Coalition politics and the Post-War Rehabilitation Council. TRACK 2: Reasons for Pattullo's political demise. Bennett's attempt to enter federal politics in 1948. Bennett claims that if he had been successfully elected at the federal level; he would have contested the leadership of the federal Conservative Party. Bennett's re-entry into provincial politics. Bennett's decision to cross the floor of the House. The controversy surrounding the issue of Social Credit being called upon to form the government in 1952. The appointment of Robert Bonner and Einar Gunderson as ministers. The relationship between the Manning and Bennett administrations. Voice of Paddy Sherman reading from written sources on a variety of subjects -- The establishment of the B.C. Ferries. The 1953 election and the issues and candidates involved. Einar Gunderson, Tilly Rolston, John Perdue. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0004 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Voice of Paddy Sherman reading from written sources on aspects of the political career of W.A.C. Bennett. TRACK 2: Resumption of discussion with W.A.C. Bennett. The origins of the homeowners grant. The origins of parity bonds. Bennett discusses his dedication to public life and politics. Bennett discusses his methods of relaxation. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0005 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discussion of Bennett's initiation into politics in B.C. in the late 1930s. Discussion of the manner in which Bennett persuaded Commander Wurtele to run as an independent candidate in the 1951 Esquimalt by-election. The Esquimalt by-election campaign. Bennett spent ten thousand dollars on the Esquimalt by-election. The calling of the 1963 provincial election. The takeover of the B.C. Electric.

CALL NUMBER: T1675:0049 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): W.A.C. Bennett : Early years and Coalition politics PERIOD COVERED: 1900-1952 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses aspects of his early years in New Brunswick and Edmonton. Decision to become a politician. Party politics. Swearing-in the first Social Credit government in B.C., 1952. The basis of Social Credit theory. Comments on political labels. Anecdote about a newspaper reporting he was "plugged into God". Desire to serve in the military in the First World War. Did not believe in working long hours. Travelling to Edmonton and obtaining a job with Marshall Wells hardware firm. Methods of sales and quotas at Marshall Wells. Definition of a good salesman. Reasons for marrying Annie Elizabeth May Richards. Comments on his hardware business in Westlock, Alberta, in the late 1920s. Leaving Alberta in 1929 and coming to British Columbia. Reasons for settling in Kelowna. Buying his business in Kelowna. Comments on Joe Renaud. Prairie settlers in Kelowna. Recollections of the Depression days in the Okanagan Valley. First motion moved in the Coalition caucus was in favour of old age pensioners. TRACK 2: Federal-provincial relations. Hate and politics. Recollections of involvement as an MLA in the Coalition caucus. Reasons for crossing the floor of the House. Reasons for entering politics. Seeking the Conservative nomination in South Okanagan, 1941. Opposition to Pattullo's stand on the Rowell-Sirois report. Comments on the inadequacies of British Columbia's economy in the 1940s. Attending Conservative federal-provincial conferences. Criticisms of the Conservative party. General comments on the Coalition government and running for the leadership of the Conservative party in B.C. Running in the federal by-election in Yale, 1948. Reasons for running in the by-election. Reaction to the outcome of the by-election. Attitude towards Quebec and its place in Canada. Reasons for Quebec separatism. Loaning Quebec $100 million. Politics as the only science. Politicians and party politics. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0050 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): W.A.C. Bennett : the 1952 election PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1952 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses the reaction to crossing the floor of the House and the 1952 election. Comments on the 1952 election. Problems in his home riding of South Okanagan during the campaign. Methods of promoting Social Credit in the 1952 election. The role of the press. The effect of the transferable ballot. The influence of Alberta Socreds on the early Social Credit movement in B.C. Accepting the leadership of the Social Credit party after the election. Views on the development of British Columbia. Account of the meeting at which he became leader of the party. Advice offered to Socred members. Asking Einar Gunderson and Robert Bonner to become ministers in his government. Meeting with his prospective cabinet in Victoria. TRACK 2: Waiting to be called upon to form a government. Meeting with Lieutenant-Governor Clarence Wallace and discussing his constitutional responsibilities. The role of Thomas Uphill. The role of Chief Justice Sloan. Being sworn in with his new cabinet. The role of Einar Gunderson. Drinking Ovaltine at the reception after being sworn in as government. Advice offered to his new cabinet. Moving to Victoria and settling in as Premier. Bennett Stores was not permitted to sell to any government department. Reasons for not drinking alcoholic beverages. Working with new ministers. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0051 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): W.A.C. Bennett : Early years of Social Credit government in B.C. PERIOD COVERED: 1952-[no date] RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses his plans after forming British Columbia's first Social Credit government, 1952. Getting rid of patronage in government. Obtaining legislative seats for Robert Bonner; and Einar Gunderson. The defeat of the government in the House in the session of 1953 over Rolston Formula. Strategy related to the government's defeat. The passing of estimates before the House was adjourned. Meeting with the Lieutenant-Governor and calling for an election. Harold Winch's great disappointment at not being called upon to form a government. Preparation for the 1953 election campaign. TRACK 2: The 1953 election campaign. Comments on campaigning and electioneering. Relationship with Bill Clancey. The art of heckling at political meetings and how to handle hecklers. The story of; Cyril Shelford and how he became a Social Credit member of the legislature. Memories of the 1953 election campaign. The results of the election. The effect of attaining a majority government. Comments on the Columbia River Treaty. The establishment of the B.C. Ferry system. Building highways. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0052 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): W.A.C. Bennett : The development of British Columbia PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1975 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C Bennett discusses the development of British Columbia during the period he served as Premier. Federal-provincial cooperation on the development of the Roberts Bank superport. Building the BCR. Financial policies of W.A.C. Bennett's government. Anecdote about a Russian delegation visiting him in Victoria. Cancellation of the public debt. The bond-burning ceremony at Kelowna, August 1, 1959. The development of the two-river policy. Developing hydro-electric power. The Columbia River treaty. TRACK 2: The benefits of the Columbia River Treaty. The takeover of the B.C. Electric Company, 1961. Anecdote about meeting with Sir Andrew McTaggart and Dal Grauer in London. Legal problems with the takeover of the company. The genesis of the Bank of British Columbia. Comments on the banking system in Canada. Establishment of the Bank of B.C. Federal-provincial relations. The five-regions concept. Reasons for the defeat of the Social Credit government, 1972. The threat of inflation and Bennett's policy of limiting wage increases to 6.5 %. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0053 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): W.A.C. Bennett : Aspects of a career in public life PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1975 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses banning liquor and tobacco advertising prior to the defeat of his government. Comments on the attitude of the government heading into the 1972 election campaign. Reflections on the defeat of the Social Credit government. Comments on the NDP government, 1972-1975. Comparison between Social Credit in B.C. and in Alberta. The Social Credit government in the legislature. Assuming the title "Prime Minister" of B.C. Taking a "second look" at proposed government policy. View of Richard Nixon. Relationship with the news media. The nickname "Wacky". The federal Social Credit party in Canada. Views on the monarchy. Bennett as a populist leader. Phil Gaglardi's problems. Corruption in government. TRACK 2: Personal gain from politics. Bennett as an emotional man. Politics and the Bennett family. W.A.C. Bennett's reason for pursuing a career in politics. Comments on Dal Grauer, Lord Thompson of Fleet. Tilly Rolston crossing the floor of the House, 1951. Reflection on John F. Kennedy. Views on John A. Macdonald. Opinion of Wilfred Laurier. Comments on his wife, May Bennett and his relationship with her. Advice on marriage. Opinion of Ernest Manning. Attitudes towards Ontario. Federal-provincial relations. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0054 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): W.A.C. Bennett : Politics and government RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses the reaction to his joining Social Credit. Views on politics. On being quoted in the press. Environmentalism. The operation of cabinet. Preparation for public meetings and speeches. Forms of relaxation. Early years in politics as a Coalition MLA. Response to criticism of opportunism. (End of interview)

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973 SUMMARY: Open-line radio interview with former Premier W.A.C. Bennett and his ministers.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: health care in British Columbia RECORDED: [location unknown], 1974-12-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an address at the annual dinner of the Victoria Medical Society, December 6, 1974, BC Social Credit Opposition Leader Bill Bennett discusses: health care in British Columbia, criticisms of the NDP government, and the program of the Social Credit Party. Bennett is introduced by Dr. Howard McDiarmid and thanked by Dr. Charles Ireland. [TRACK 2: blank.]

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: election campaign speech RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975 SUMMARY: An election campaign speech by Social Credit Party leader Bill Bennett, 1975.;

SUMMARY: Custom recording produced by CJVI (Victoria radio station) during the convention in New Westminster on 1952-04-26.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1969-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Evan Wolfe, seeking re-election as Social Credit MLA for Vancouver Centre (August 1969), discusses the need for fiscal responsibility and experience in the legislature. According to Wolfe, the prime issues in Vancouver Centre are: senior citizens' housing, automobile pollution and transportation. This appeal was circulated to constituents on a 33 1/3 rpm record with a message from Wolfe's running mate, Herb Capozzi, on the other side. Wolfe is introduced by broadcaster Jim Macdonald. [TRACK 2: blank.]

SUMMARY: CBC interview with Andrew Petter concerning his satirical take-off on the BC government sponsored "Ask Your Provincial Government" series. The spoof included parodies of Premier W.A.C. Bennett and his; major cabinet ministers.