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SUMMARY: "Ideas" is a CBC Radio series that presents in-depth talks and discussions on a range of historical and contemporary subjects. The series evolved from an FM program entitled "The Best Ideas You'll Hea;r Tonight" that was first broadcast in the fall of 1965, in response to an interest in adult education. This episode, the second of two programs, deals with Germany's prospects for rebuilding democrac;y at the end of World War Two.;

SUMMARY: "Ideas" is a CBC Radio series that presents in-depth talks and discussions on a range of historical and contemporary subjects. The series evolved from an FM program entitled "The Best Ideas You'll Hea;r Tonight" that was first broadcast in the fall of 1965, in response to an interest in adult education. This episode, the first of two programs, deals with Germany's prospects for rebuilding democracy; at the end of World War Two.;

SUMMARY: This item, entitled "Zen, Yeats and Emily Dickinson", features a composition by Harry Somers. It was performed in the March concert of the fourth season of the New Music Concerts, recorded by the CBC; in Toronto. This was the world premiere of Somers' piece, commissioned by the New Music Society and the Ontario Arts Council. It features the Lyric Arts trio, two actors and tape. The program starts ;with an interview of Harry Somers and a discussion of the piece. This tape appears to be the "lost" component of an episode in the "Music of Today" series; see 4303:0564 for content information.;

SUMMARY: An episode from a children's series dealing with the adventures of Zacharias the ant and his pal Libby, the dragonfly. The stories were written by Dick Halhed of the CBC's International Service. The s;even-episode series was produced in Vancouver and went out on the Trans-Canada Network in August and September, 1950..;

SUMMARY: "Your Doctor, Your Health" was a three-part series that explored the relationship between physician and patient. The program looks at treatments, traditions and alternatives to tradition. In the seri;es, conservative, progressive and avant-garde physicians are heard discussing their practices, morals and ethics. Program 3 of 3.;

SUMMARY: "Concern" was a CBC radio series about "today's world" and the topics that concerned people. It went on the air on Oct. 2, 1969. "Your Doctor, Your Health" was a three-part series that explored the re;lationship between physician and patient. The program looks at treatments, traditions and alternatives to tradition. In the series, conservative, progressive and avant-garde physicians are heard disc;ussing their practices, morals and ethics. Program 3 of 3.;

SUMMARY: "Concern" was a CBC radio series about "today's world" and the topics that concerned people. It went on the air on Oct. 2, 1969. "Your Doctor, Your Health" was a three-part series that explored the re;lationship between physician and patient. The program looks at treatments, traditions and alternatives to tradition. In the series, conservative, progressive and avant-garde physicians are heard disc;ussing their practices, morals and ethics. Program 2 of 3.;

SUMMARY: "Your Doctor, Your Health" was a three-part series that explored the relationship between physician and patient. The program looks at treatments, traditions and alternatives to tradition. In the seri;es, conservative, progressive and avant-garde physicians are heard discussing their practices, morals and ethics. Program 2 of 3.;

SUMMARY: "Concern" was a CBC radio series about "today's world" and the topics that concerned people. It went on the air on Oct. 2, 1969. "Your Doctor, Your Health" was a three-part series that explored the re;lationship between physician and patient. The program looks at treatments, traditions and alternatives to tradition. In the series, conservative, progressive and avant-garde physicians are heard discu;ssing their practices, morals and ethics. Program 1 of 3.;

SUMMARY: "Your Doctor, Your Health" was a three-part series that explored the relationship between physician and patient. The program looks at treatments, traditions and alternatives to tradition. In the serie;s, conservative, progressive and avant-garde physicians are heard discussing their practices, morals and ethics. Program 1 of 3.;

SUMMARY: Radio program with announcer Frank Williams and actors (named), about: democracy, history of suffrage; women's right to vote; British Columbia civic elections.;

SUMMARY: Interviews with various participants in the Y Work Incentive Program at the Y Camp near Vancouver. The work incentive program provides alternatives for transients.;

SUMMARY: "CBC Monday Evening" was a multi-part series that included documentaries and interviews on the arts, along with drama and serious music. This episode (part 2 of 2) is a documentary about the poet Edwa;rd Thomas, who died in the First World War.;

SUMMARY: "CBC Monday Evening" was a multi-part series that included documentaries and interviews on the arts, along with drama and serious music. This episode (part 1 of 2) is a documentary about the poet Edwa;rd Thomas, who died in the First World War.;

SUMMARY: An editorial by Eric Nicol about American couples who honeymoon in Victoria. He discusses the history of Victoria, describes the city, and recalls his own experiences there.;

SUMMARY: An editorial by Eric Nicol about Stanley Park in Vancouver. Nicol describes the park and discusses what goes on there, including a lengthy description of a cricket game. Concludes with reference to h;eavy mail received about the previous week's item on Victoria. Sheila Russell signs off, followed by CBR I.D.;

SUMMARY: "Ideas" is a CBC Radio series that presents in-depth talks and discussions on a range of historical and contemporary subjects. The series evolved from an FM program entitled "The Best Ideas You'll Hea;r Tonight" that was first broadcast in the fall of 1965, in response to an interest in adult education. "Witch Hunt" appears to have been a four-part sub-series dealing with religious, intellectual an;d political persecution from the Middle Ages through to the present. No content summary is available, but this episode presumably dealt with the the McCarthy era, HUAC, and the general anti-Communist ;"witch hunts" in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s.;

SUMMARY: "Ideas" is a CBC Radio series that presents in-depth talks and discussions on a range of historical and contemporary subjects. The series evolved from an FM program entitled "The Best Ideas You'll Hear Tonight" that was first broadcast in the fall of 1965, in response to an interest in adult education. "Witch Hunt" appears to have been a four-part sub-series dealing with religious, intellectual and political persecution from the Middle Ages through to the present. No content summary is available, but this episode presumably dealt with the Stalinist purges in Soviet Russia and the trials of suspected Soviet spy Alger Hiss.;

SUMMARY: "Ideas" is a CBC Radio series that presents in-depth talks and discussions on a range of historical and contemporary subjects. The series evolved from an FM program entitled "The Best Ideas You'll Hear Tonight" that was first broadcast in the fall of 1965, in response to an interest in adult education. "Witch Hunt" appears to have been a four-part sub-series dealing with religious, intellectual and political persecution from the Middle Ages through to the present. No content summary is available, but this episode presumably dealt with the persecution of French army officer Alfred Dreyfus and t;he Nazi era in Germany.;

SUMMARY: "Ideas" is a CBC Radio series that presents in-depth talks and discussions on a range of historical and contemporary subjects. The series evolved from an FM program entitled "The Best Ideas You'll Hear Tonight" that was first broadcast in the fall of 1965, in response to an interest in adult education. "Witch Hunt" appears to have been a four-part sub-series dealing with religious, intellectual and political persecution from the Middle Ages through to the present. No content summary is available, but this episode presumably dealt with the Spanish Inquisition and the Salem Witch Trials.;

SUMMARY: TRACK 1: (1) "Home Gas Hour of Music": The Home Gas Orchestra, conducted by Calvin Winters, performs: "In A Persian Market"; "Finlandia"; and selections from "Iolanthe" (with the UBC Musical Society chorus and soloists); Frank Anders, announcer. CRCV and CKWX, 1933-07-12. [2 x 33-1/3 rpm] (2) Angelus Vocal Ensemble with soloist Catherine McEwen. CRCV, 1934-01-28. [2 x 33-1/3 rpm] TRACK 2: (1) "In ;the Gloaming" sung by tenor Cecil Reid; Billy Browne announces "CKMO now leaves the air". CKMO, 1933-02-16. [1 x 78 rpm] (2) "William Tell Overture" and "The Storm" performed by the Standard Orchestra; recording is from either a transcription or a US station. 1933-07-16. [1 x 78 rpm] (3) Billy Browne: British-style variety program. CKMO, 1934-04-24. [1 x 78 rpm] (4) Leckie Quartet with commercial for Leckie's Shoes. CKWX, 1934-04-24. (5) Rehearsal for BC Electric program with Will Reeder; closes with country music. 1933-11. [1 x 78 rpm; disc marked "no good".] (6) Boultbee Specialists: male quartet with Sydney Kelland, organist; sponsored by Boultbee Brake Company, Vancouver. CKWX, 1933-11-26. (7) Western Canada Radio News: magazine program with Will Reeder, announcer; Herbert Reeder, organ; Cardo Smalley, violin. CKMO, 1934-11-18. [2 x 78 rpm; disc marked "not good"]

SUMMARY: TRACK 1: (1) CRCV String Quartet performs "The Mill". [1 x 78 rpm] (2) CRCV String Quartet performs "Old Black Joe". [1 x 78 rpm] (3) Female vocalist (from recording) sings "Blue Danube Waltz". [1 x 7;8 rpm] (4) "Works of the Masters" program: Philadelphia Orchestra plays first movement of Brahms' First Symphony (from recording). CKWX, 1934-08-12. [1 x 78 rpm] (5) Ramona ? sings "Down in the Forest". CRCV, n.d. [1 x78 rpm] (6) "The Venetians" program: orchestra conducted by Sydney Kelland plays "Wedding Day"; program closing with announcer -- "Stay tuned for the Province News". CRCV, n.d. [;1 x 33-1/3 rpm] (7) "Songs of Gaiety and Romance" program: recorded selections with announcer Stanley M____; sponsored by Western Canada Radio News. 1933-07-10. [2 x 78 rpm] (8) Choir: fragments, including "Love's Old Sweet Song". Recorded at Reeder home. [2 x 78 rpm] TRACK 2: (1) Choir: fragments (continued from track 1). (2) Orchestra plays "On Wings of Song" and "Whispering"; Robert Waldrop, announcer. US radio station, n.d. [1 x 78 rpm] (3) Freda Setter plays the cello. CRCV, ca. 1934. [1 x 78 rpm] (4) "Twilight Reveries" program: The Victrola Shop program. Will Reeder, announcer. CKMO, 19;33-01-29. [2 x 78 rpm] (5) CRCV Orchestra: Catherine McEwen sings "Less Than the Dust"; orchestra plays the overture from Mozart's "The Magic Flute"; McEwen sings "Cry of Rachel". CRCV, 1934-01-02. [4; x 78 rpm] (6) Miscellaneous recording tests at 33-1/3 and 78 rpm; n.d.

SUMMARY: TRACK 1: (1) "Leckie Melodies" program: one musical selection; announcement for new 1934 line of Leckie's shoes. 1934-03-04. [1 x 78 rpm] (2) CRCV Trio: two musical selections. CRCV, 1933-06-22. [1 x ;78 rpm] (3a) "Songs of Gaiety and Romance" program: "Chinese Lullaby" sung by Pearl Haig. 1933-06-19. (3b) "Chinese Lullaby" sung by Ramona [?]. Home recording, 1933-06-22. (4) "Western Canada Radio News - Air Edition": Christmas music and readings; Herbert Reeder, organ; Earle Connor, announcer. CKMO, 1934-12-17. [2 x 78 rpm] (5) "Western Canada Radio News - Air Edition": Christmas music and readings; Herbert Reeder, organ; Will Reeder, announcer. Program opening with Will Reeder; "Away in a manger" sung by Catherine McEwen; Reeder reading; "The First Noel" played by Herbert Reeder; Will Reeder discusses Christmas Fund, reads letter and talks about donations. [CKMO?], 1934-12-24. [2 x 33-1/3 rpm] TRACK 2: (1) "Western Canada Radio News - Air Edition": First broadcast from Capitol Theatre; Herbert Reeder, organ; Will Reeder, announcer. Program opening; Will Reeder reading; "Wake-Up March" with H. Reeder and Cardo Smalley, violin; time check; Will Reeder reading; "Rose of Picardy" played by organ and violin. CKMO, 1934-04-02. [2 x 33-1/3 rpm] (2) "Spotlight Review" program: Children's program from US station [Seattle?]. [1934?]-02-16. [2 x 33-1/3 rpm]

SUMMARY: "Testament" was a bi-weekly CBC Radio series that ran from January 1983 to November 1985 during the winter, summer and fall quarters. The program dealt with a wide range of spiritual ideas and values ;from cultures in Canada and around the world. No description is available for this episode.;

SUMMARY: "Ideas" is a CBC Radio series that presents in-depth talks and discussions on a range of historical and contemporary subjects. The series evolved from an FM program entitled "The Best Ideas You'll Hea;r Tonight", first broadcast in the fall of 1965 in response to an interest in adult education. This episode, [written?] by Josef Skala, is about Czech playwright [and later statesman] Vaclav Havel.;

SUMMARY: Talk by Violet Wilson about the history of the Provincial Archives of British Columbia.

SUMMARY: Talk by unidentified female about bus transportation and the Fraser Valley Tramway.

SUMMARY: "Saturday Evening" was a series that aired from 8:30 to 10:00 PM. Usually in two parts, it consisted of plays, classical concerts, documentaries and talks. The story of American folk and blues singer ;Josh White.;

SUMMARY: SIDE 1 & 2: Amateur off-recording.;