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

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Norman Levi : press conference on Human Resources Department cost over-runs RECORDED: [location unknown], 1974 SUMMARY: At a press conference, Norman Levi discusses cost over-runs of $100 million in the Department of Human Resources, 1974.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett : at Winfield RECORDED: Winfield (B.C.), 1974 SUMMARY: Premier Dave Barrett discusses the policies of his NDP government in a speech at Winfield, 1974.

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.]

CALL NUMBER: T1366:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Civil Service Commissioner 1945-1969 (part 1) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1974-11-14 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Family background and education. Career as teacher and school inspector. Appointment as Chief Personnel Officer. Early history of Civil Service. Reorganization Report 1945. Installing system. TRACK 2: Post-war employment situation. Cost of living bonus. Streamlining. Changing role of Commission. Coalition government and CSC. B.C. Government Employees Association and CSC. Salary settlements. CALL NUMBER: T1366:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Civil Service Commissioner 1945-1969 (part 2) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1974-11-14 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Coalition government and collective bargaining. Advent of Social Credit and CSC. Social Credit and staffing. Grievance procedures. In-service training. Employees Safety Program. TRACK 2: Dismissal of Dave Barrett. New Provincial Secretary Wesley Black. New Government and CSC. Carrothers Report. Government opposition to collective bargaining. Ferry workers "strike". CALL NUMBER: T1366:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Civil Service Commissioner 1945-1969 (part 3) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1974-11-14 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Collective bargaining issue. Salary discussions. 1972 Civil Service Report. Collective bargaining and paternalistic system. NDP government and British versus American civil service system. Retrospect. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett : Canadian-American relations symposium RECORDED: Bellingham (Wash.), 1974-09-21 SUMMARY: Joint press conference by David Barrett and Washington Governor Dan Evans at the symposium on Canadian/American relations, Bellingham, Washington, 21 September 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Castlegar (B.C.), 1974-10-07 SUMMARY: David Barrett starts his fall tour in Castlegar, 7 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Grand Forks (B.C.), 1974-10-07 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Grand Forks, 7 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0016 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Nelson (B.C.), 1974-10-08 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Nelson, 8 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0017 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Trail (B.C.), 1974-10-09 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Trail, 9 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0018 - 0019 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Gibsons (B.C.), 1974-10-10 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Gibsons, 10 October 1974 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0020 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Skidegate (B.C.), 1974-10-15 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Skidegate, 15 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0021 - 0022 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Masset (B.C.), 1974-10-15 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Masset, 15 October 1974 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0023 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Kitimat (B.C.), 1974-10-16 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Kitimat, 16 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0024 - 0026 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Terrace (B.C.), 1974-10-16 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Terrace, 16 October 1974 (parts 1-3). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0027 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Vernon (B.C.), 1974-10-18 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Vernon, 18 October 1974. Premier Barrett opens the John Howard Society building in Vernon. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0028 - 0029 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Winfield (B.C.), 1974-10-18 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Winfield, 18 October 1974 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0030 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: [location unknown], 1974-10-21 SUMMARY: Joint press conference between Premier David Barrett and federal Finance Minister John Turner, 21 October 1974. The main issue is unresolved differences of opinion on natural resource taxation. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0031 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Proposed revenue sharing for natural gas; Jack Webster (CJOR) follow-up RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-01-10 SUMMARY: Press conference by Premier David Barrett on the province's proposal for the sharing of natural gas revenues, 10 January 1975. This is followed by commentary from Jack Webster and opposition leader Bill Bennett; broadcast on CJOR and other radio stations.

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0099 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Press conference on natural resource taxation RECORDED: Ottawa (Ont.), 1974-12-10 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett at Ottawa press conference on federal natural resource taxation, 10 December 1974.;

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0100 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Price increases for natural gas RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-05 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett announces price increases for the export of natural gas, May 1975.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett on Jack Webster's open line program SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett is the guest on Jack Webster's open line radio program on CJOR, 9 September 1974. Topics include: automobile insurance, welfare, housing, hydro power, health, and property taxation.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1974-02-22 SUMMARY: Robert Strachan, Leader of the Opposition New Democratic Party of British Columbia, 1956-1969, discusses the NDP and the Columbia River Treaty.

The item is an audio recording of an interview with Mabel Haggen made in 1974.
T0288:0001 tracks 1 & 2: Lois Haggen : C.C.F. MLA in the 1950s. Personal background and life in the interior of British Columbia in the 1920s and 1930s. Discussion of the work of her husband Rupert Haggen and involvement with the C.C.F. Rupert's election as an MLA in 1949. Discussion of Coalition government and problems. The growth of Social Credit and its election victory. Description of the life of an MLA's wife and the social life in Victoria. The disappointment of the C.C.F. at not forming the government in 1952, and its impact on the party. Party leaders in the 1950s. Running for election in 1956 and early role as an MLA. Her reaction to Social Credit and W.A.C. Bennett.
T0288:0002 tracks 1 & 2: Interview with Lois Haggen, C.C.F. and NDP Member of the Legislative Assembly during the fifties and sixties. Discussion and description of campaigning in elections. Her role as a woman in politics. The role of her party as the opposition party. Her interests and goals in various legislation. Work to repeal taxes on children's clothing; efforts on the part of rural electrification; interest in rights of women. Discussion of committee work in the Legislature. Changing attitudes of government. Reaction to the takeover of B.C. Electric. Accomplishments as an MLA. Defeat and leaving government.

The fonds consists of videotapes of New Democratic Party events, mainly in Nanaimo. It includes speeches by Tommy Douglas (as well as a 1976 tribute to Tommy and Irma Douglas), Dave Barrett (including a 1976 convention speech), Les Benjamin and David Stupich.

Additional NDP events are documented on 1/2-inch open reel videotapes, including a dinner speech by Dave Barrett during the 1975 election campaign, and speeches by David Stupich and Tommy Douglas. If these reels are intact, they will have to be digitized before their content can be made accessible.

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0037 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Penticton (B.C.), 1975-09-15 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Penticton, 15 September 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0038 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Oliver (B.C.), 1975-09-16 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Oliver, 16 September 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0039 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Greenwood (B.C.), 1975-09-16 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Greenwood, 16 September 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0040 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Trail (B.C.), 1975-09-17 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Trail, 17 September 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0041 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Fernie (B.C.), 1975-09-18 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Fernie, 18 September 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0042 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Cranbrook (B.C.), 1975-09-19 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Cranbrook, 19 September 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0043 - 0044 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Vernon (B.C.), 1975-09-23 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Vernon, 23 September 1975 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0045 - 0046 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Revelstoke (B.C.), 1975-09-24 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Revelstoke, 24 September 1975; introduced by Labour Minister Bill King (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0047 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Golden (B.C.), 1975-09-25 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Golden, 25 September 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0048 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Financial and economic review RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-09-30 SUMMARY: Financial and economic review, 30 September 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0049 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Press conference announcing cabinet changes RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10 SUMMARY: David Barrett press conference announcing cabinet changes, October 1975. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0050 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Smithers (B.C.), 1975-10-09 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Smithers, 9 October 1975.

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0051 - 0052 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Prince George (B.C.), 1975-10-10 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Prince George, 10 October 1975 (part 1 & 2).; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0053 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: NDP government response to federal wage and price guidelines RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-14 SUMMARY: NDP government response to federal wage and price guidelines, 14 October 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0054 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Williams Lake (B.C.), 1975-10-15 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Williams Lake, 15 October 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0055 - 0056 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Quesnel (B.C.), 1975-10-15 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Quesnel, 15 October 1975 (part 1 & 2).; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0057 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Bella Bella (B.C.), 1975-10-16 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Bella Bella, 16 October 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0058 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Ocean Falls (B.C.), 1975-10-16 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Ocean Falls, 16 October 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0059 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Port Alberni (B.C.), 1975-10-17 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett's fall tour in Port Alberni, 17 October 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0060 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Announces price freeze RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-24 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett announces price freeze, 24 October 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0061 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Speech at University of Victoria RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1975-10-27 SUMMARY: Speech at the University of Victoria, 27 October 1975.;

News item. In an interview in his Nanimo riding, NDP MLA Dave Stupich comments on the abandonment of the CP Ferry route during the winter months. He also discusses the agricultural land reserve loss. He says that the BC Land Commission people made their stand clear right from the beginning. Despite Social Credit promises to eliminate or reduce the power of the Land Commission Act when re-elected, there have been no changes in the Act to date.

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.;

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0062 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Election call RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-11-03 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett calls 1975 general election, 3 November 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0063 - 0064 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Clinton (B.C.), 1975-11-12 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett campaign speech, Clinton, 12 November 1975 (part 1 & 2).; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0065 - 0066 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Merritt (B.C.), 1975-11-13 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Merritt, 13 November 1975 (part 1 & 2).; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0067 - 0068 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Duncan (B.C.), 1975-11-17 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Duncan, 17 November 1975 (part 1 & 2).; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0069 - 0070 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Fort St. John (B.C.), 1975-11-18 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Fort St. John, 18 November 1975 (part 1 & 2).; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0071 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Mackenzie (B.C.), 1975-11-19 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Mackenzie, 19 November 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0072 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Announcement of Northern Railway development programme RECORDED: Terrace (B.C.), 1975-11-20 SUMMARY: Announcement of northern railway development program, Terrace, 20 November 1975; includes comments by Gary Lauk and Graham Lea.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0073 - 0074 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Kitimat (B.C.), 1975-11-20 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Kitimat, 20 November 1975 (part 1 & 2).; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0075 - 0076 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Prince Rupert (B.C.), 1975-11-21 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Prince Rupert, 21 November 1975 (part 1 & 2).; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0077 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Castlegar (B.C.), 1975-11-24 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Castlegar, 24 November 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0078 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Castlegar (B.C.), 1975-11-25 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Castlegar, 25 November 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0079 - 0080 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Nelson (B.C.), 1975-11-25 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Nelson, 25 November 1975 (part 1 & 2).; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0081 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Powell River (B.C.), 1975-11-26 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Powell River, 26 November 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0082 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Campbell River (B.C.), 1975-11-27 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett, campaign speech, Campbell River, 27 November 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0083 - 0084 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Interview by Vancouver Province RECORDED: Campbell River (B.C.), 1975-11-27 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett is interviewed by Vancouver Province reporters Alex Young and Bob McMurray, Campbell River, 27 November 1975 (part 1 & 2).; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0085 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1975-11-28 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett campaign speech, Vancouver, 28 November 1975.; CALL NUMBER: T1704:0086 - 0087 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Campaign speech RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1975-11-29 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett campaign speech, Victoria, 29 November 1975 (part 1 & 2).;

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0033 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Natural gas tax agreement between federal and provincial governments` RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1975-01-20 SUMMARY: Natural gas tax agreement between federal and provincial governments, 20 January 1975; press conference in Victoria.;

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0034 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Speech to Seattle world trade club RECORDED: Seattle (Wash.), 1975-02-26 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett speech to the Seattle World Trade Club, Seattle, Washington, 26 February 1975.;

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0035 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Announcement of intention to build petroleum refinery RECORDED: Ottawa (Ont.), 1975-04-09 SUMMARY: In Ottawa, Premier David Barrett and James Rhodes, chairman of the BC Petroleum Corporation, announce the intention to build a petroleum refinery in BC, 9 April 1975.;

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0036 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Address to Anglican synod RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-04-25 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett addresses the Anglican Synod, 25 April 1975.;

CALL NUMBER: T1375:0021 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Environmental issues, federal-provincial relations and government finance PERIOD COVERED: 1954-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Williston discusses: the formation and operation of the Environment and Land Use Committee (ELUC); unusual power of ELUC; pollution control problems, specifically pulp mill effluent; greenbelts; lakeshore development policies; dominion-provincial relations; restrictions and sanctions against travel and conferences; Resources for the Future Conference and the Canadian Council of Resource Ministers. Cabinet and Bennett never discussed separation from Canada. TRACK 2: Williston talks about: offshore mineral rights; government's interest in the Bank of B.C. Treasury Board and procedures for control of government spending; details on the operation of Treasury Board; W.A.C. Bennett as Finance Minister; budget preparation. CALL NUMBER: T1375:0022 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Resource issues in the 1950s and 1960s PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1970 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses government policy to encourage Japanese investment in B.C., and gives details about Japanese investment. Williston and Bennett meet Japanese Crown Prince and Princess. Development of the quota system in the allocation of timber rights. Quota system provides stability in the forest industry. Williston never unduly pressured by forest companies. Disparaging comments about North American Water and Power Alliance (NAWAPA). TRACK 2: More on NAWAPA. 1960 truck loggers' convention and flare-up with Gordon Gibson Sr. Williston discusses issue of bribes and gifts to ministers. Personal assessment of Gordon Gibson Sr. Williston then discusses Pollution Control Board: 1965 legislation; impetus for change from various sources, air pollution not included; weakness of a system that imposes fines; the need for political involvement in pollution control; differences of opinion over control standards with Health Minister Ralph Loffmark. CALL NUMBER: T1375:0023 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Resource and environment issues, 1956-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Pollution control: differences of opinion between Williston and Ralph Loffmark; air quality standards difficult to set; onus of responsibility for pollution on the polluter; local, regional and provincial pollution standards; Williston, Loffmark and Campbell on Pollution Control Board (PCB) as of 1969; restrictions on those who could appear before the PCB. Economic growth versus conservation and environmental control. Role of public opinion in altering Williston's thinking on environmental issues. Williston not very concerned about foreign and non-resident ownership of land. Use of land and resources the important thing. Preservation of waterfront for public recreation. [TRACK 2: blank.]; CALL NUMBER: T1375:0024 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Resource issues in the 1960s and 1970s PERIOD COVERED: 1960-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Williston's perspectives on: Buttle Lake controversy; mining in a provincial park; logging within Strathcona Park; the establishment of Rathtrevor Park and the exchange of timber within Strathcona Park. Discusses Skagit River controversy; involvement of Liberal Party. Williston assesses the recreational potential as modest. Discusses provincial obligations related to this issue. Cypress Bowl. TRACK 2: More on Cypress Bowl. Nitinat Triangle issue: the extension of Pacific Rim National Park. CALL NUMBER: T1375:0025 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Social Credit Cabinet Minister, 1954-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1975 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Question of the extension of the boundaries of Pacific Rim National Park, 1970-71. Nuclear power in B.C. Gordon Shrum interested in nuclear power. Williston cool to the social side of politics, such as state balls and legislative openings. Williston opposes the right to strike in the public sector. Changes in the public service, 1953-1972. Elections and election strategy. The central role of W.A.C. Bennett in elections. Decision to end the preferential ballot in 1955. TRACK 2: More on the preferential ballot. Provincial election, 1956. Provincial election, 1960. Williston's thoughts on campaigning in general. Political and economic philosophy. Comments on the NDP government. Fiscal conservatism of W.A.C. Bennett. The religious appeal of Social Credit. CALL NUMBER: T1375:0026 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Elections and conventions, the 1972 defeat and aftermath PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1975 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Further discusses the religious appeal of Social Credit. Redistribution 1966. Relations between B.C. Social Credit government and federal party. Provincial election, 1972: issues in election; factors leading to defeat; Bennett in the election; negative role of P.A. Gaglardi; Williston's personal defeat in Fort George; Williston willing to oppose Gaglardi for Socred leadership; New Westminster incident. Talks about winding up the affairs of government after the election. Comments on Robert Williams. TRACK 2: More on government changeover. Job offers after 1972 election. United Nations; (FAO) jobs in Indonesia, Peru and Bangladesh. Other job offers. Personal assessment of P.A. Gaglardi. Social Credit League. Members and supporters in Fort George constituency. Role of Social Credit League and conventions in policy formation. Typical Socred convention described. Place of socialism in B.C. society. CALL NUMBER: T1375:0027 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The Legislative Assembly, 1953-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Williston's political philosophy. Negative aspects of centralized control in a socialist bureaucracy. Williston's assessment of the key role of Bob Williams in the NDP government. Role of pressure groups. The Legislative Assembly: all-night sessions; Ernest Winch; Arnold Webster; Thomas Berger; Dave Barrett; contact between parties outside the House; anecdote about Tom Uphill. TRACK 2: Anecdotes about the Legislature. Williston discusses prominent Liberals: Arthur Laing; Ray Perrault; Pat McGeer. Williston feels Hansard to be of limited value. Opposition and press become more negative in later years to the way in which Williston handled his portfolios. Bob Williams becomes Williston's strongest critic. Defection of G. Scott Wallace, 1971. Williston's opinion of the Vancouver press. CALL NUMBER: T1375:0028 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): British Columbia politics, 1953-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C Bennett and the press. Incident regarding secret loan from the Bank of Nova Scotia. More on the press. Comments on Stuart Keate, newspaper publisher. Opposition to Williston in the Prince George press. Robert Bonner's move to MacMillan Bloedel. Relations with Vancouver press. W.A.C. Bennett and his style of leadership. TRACK 2: More details on Bennett and personal relationship between Bennett and Williston. Debt reduction schemes in the 1950s. The Kelowna "bondfire". Anecdotes about Williston's friend and industrialist, Ben Ginter: the construction industry; starting in the brewing business. Constituency relations. Williston's role in establishing a flag for B.C. Mobil cabinet meetings. The "George E.P. Jones case". CALL NUMBER: T1375:0029 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Personal Reflections PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: No lack of new ideas in the later years. Williston maintained good health throughout his period as minister. Involved with the YMCA in Victoria. Williston planning to retire within a few years of 1972 election. Regrets having little time for his family. Williston describes typical working day. Did not socialize with Bennett. Few social relations between ministers in the Socred government. Williston moved permanently to Victoria in 1954. Williston's close personal friends with Harold Moffat and family. Hobby of photography. Williston's attitudes on alcohol. Heavy demands for personal appearance. TRACK 2: Comments about changes as a result of 20 years in public life. Lack of concern about personal safety. Summation.

CALL NUMBER: T1410:0009 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1960 provincial election PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.D. Black discusses the 1960 election in detail: campaign issues, organization in his constituency, funding of election campaigns. Description of conduct of MLAs in the legislature and the importance of freedom of behaviour. TRACK 2: More discussion on campaign funding and the reaction of people to Frank McMann's support of the Social Credit in the 1960 election. Discussion of the need for increase in transportation facilities for Vancouver. Options for mass transit and the problems of planning in the transportation field. CALL NUMBER: T1410:0010 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Mental health, 1962 federal election and E. Davie Fulton PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.D. Black discusses the Woodlands School and the problem of providing adequate mental health facilities for B.C. The formation of the NDP and the reasons for Bill 42 limiting the check off of union dues. Also mentioned is the problem of labour relations. TRACK 2: Mr. Black details the involvement of the Social Credit government in the 1962 federal election. The details of organizing the campaign for Social Credit. He also discusses federal-provincial relations and his meetings with Diefenbaker and various federal cabinet ministers. He talks about the role of E. Davie Fulton as leader of the Conservative party, provincially. He relates his knowledge of the development of Simon Fraser University. CALL NUMBER: T1410:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Social Welfare Department, B.C. Electric, and the C.C.F.-to-NDP PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.D. Black discusses the formation of the Social Welfare Department and his goals as its first minister. The problems of reorganizing it. Dealing with the concept of welfare. The New Willington School for Girls. Problem of staffing the department and working with social workers. TRACK 2: The problem of handling a rapidly growing department and the demand for more and more services. Financial constraints. Discussion of the overlap between provincial and municipal welfare programs. Provision of welfare service to northern B.C. and some of the problems involved. The takeover of B.C. Electric and some of the reactions to this policy. The establishment of the NDP as a party. CALL NUMBER: T1410:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The 1966 election, health care and the Bank of B.C. PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.D. Black discusses his impression of leaders of the opposition: Dave Barrett, Harold Winch. Some of the examples of government austerity programs. Establishment of the Bank of British Columbia. Discussion of role as Provincial Secretary. Electoral redistribution in 1966. The 1966 provincial election and campaign issues. Role of W.A.C. Bennett in the 1966 election. TRACK 2: Mr. Black becomes Minister of Health and Hospital Insurance. Some of the immediate reactions to being minister of this department. Problems with providing extended care facilities for the province. Rising health care costs. The Agnew-Peckam Report on Vancouver General Hospital. CALL NUMBER: T1410:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The 1969 and 1972 elections, and the press PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.D. Black discusses the creation of regional hospital districts in 1967. He evaluates his 20 years as a cabinet minister. The impact of the resignation of Robert Bonner. Press relations. TRACK 2: W.A.C. Bennett's interest in taking over the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Plans for the development of the north. The impact of the development of Robert Banks Super Port and coal mining in the Kootenays. Also discusses: the 1969 provincial election, and campaign issues; 1972 provincial election; the Kelowna Charter; New Westminster demonstration; and Phil Gaglardi. CALL NUMBER: T1410:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The 1971 Centennial, culture, and his role as minister PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.D. Black discusses his role as Provincial Secretary, the 1971 Centennial, and the building of Heritage Court. He remembers Willard Ireland, Provincial Archivist. Discusses the concept of culture. TRACK 2: Support of cultural programs and funding. Changing character of Members of Legislative Assembly. Role of women in government. His workload as a cabinet minister. Major illness in 1967. CALL NUMBER: T1410:0015 - 0016 SUMMARY: [No content summaries or other documentation are available for these two recordings.]

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.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barret: open-line radio programme SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett on an open line radio program, Powell River, 14 January 1975.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Port Alberni (B.C.), 1975-10-17 SUMMARY: Premier David Barrett fall tour, Port Alberni, 17 October 1975.;

Item consists of footage of a dinner celebrating the Nanaimo NDP Riding Association and a friendly competition between Frank Murphy (Nanaimo) and Dave Barrett (Coquitlam) to see which riding can reach 1000 members first, making it the largest NDP membership for a riding in British Columbia. Nanaimo was successful, and as a result, Barrett was invited to Nanaimo to "eat crow."

The video begins with an interview between Kevin Burn and Ted Miller for Community Video. Ted Miller explains the purpose of the dinner and is also the host for the evening. Miller introduces the guests of honour in attendance. The majority of the remaining footage is of a speech by Dave Barrett.

The footage is spread across three video reels.

News item. NDP election rally in Victoria, December 1975. Premier Dave Barrett and NDP MLAs face a large crowd at the Memorial Arena during the 1975 election campaign. There are speeches by Dave Barrett and Tommy Douglas.

News item. The NDP caucus has met, and Dave Barrett will accept Bob Williams' offer to step down as an MLA so Barrett can run in Vancouver East as NDP leader. Williams has submitted a letter of resignation to the Deputy Provincial Secretary and the Speaker Designate. A By-election will be called.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0010 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The Department of Public Works, fiscal policy and comments on unions PERIOD COVERED: 1955-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Plans for the development of the parliamentary precinct. Comments on the construction of the Museum and Archives complex. Comments on tight fiscal control exercised by Treasury Board. Fires in 1957: the Birdcages and Government House. Chant's interest in the University of Victoria. TRACK 2: Comments on the confidentiality of Treasury Board and cabinet. The Sommers case and comments on political integrity. The 1956 election. Chant's negative comments about organized labour and reaction to them. Discussion of some labour issues: closed shops, compulsory arbitration, public service collective bargaining, and the right to strike in the public sector.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Labour relations and economic development in British Columbia : 1953-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Pressure groups. Civil Service strike, 1959, and Chant's negative reaction to it. The Carruthers report. Comments on union power and the "closed shop". Problems of commercial monopolies such as the banks. Monetary theory. Economic development in northern B.C. TRACK 2: The plans of Wenner-Gren. More on economic development. Comments on the proper role of governments. The economic system in B.C. CALL NUMBER: T1378:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Comments and opinions of a Social Credit cabinet minister PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The takeover of the B.C. Electric Co. Social Credit a "free enterprise" party. More on the takeover of B.C. Electric Co. Dominion-provincial relations. Language problems in Canada. Chant's negative opinions of P.E. Trudeau. TRACK 2: The morality of P.E. Trudeau. The duties of an elected representative. Chant's strengths and weaknesses as a minister. Press relations. The use of telephones; within the public service. Chant a member of Canadian Club and rotary.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Social life, Phil Gaglardi, the B.C. Building and the 1972 election PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The social side of cabinet duties: state balls, royal visits. Chant's views in favour of the monarchy. Chant's personal support of the Red Ensign as the official flag of Canada. Phil Gaglardi: Chant's lack of personal confidence in him; Chant declines to attend Gaglardi's reinstatement to cabinet; Bennett and Gaglardi. Chant had no "special" friends within the cabinet. Relations between W;.A.C. Bennett and Chant. The planning for the large government building in Vancouver. TRACK 2: More on the 55-story building in Vancouver. Bennett's personal interest in this project. Discussion of the conduct of cabinet meetings. Violent incident in New Westminster during the 1972 election campaign.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The federal Social Credit Party and early B.C. Social Crediters PERIOD COVERED: 1948-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Relations between the federal and provincial wings of the Social Credit Party. Influence of the Alberta Socreds in B.C. Alberta influences directed against Chant. Discussion of the 1951 by-election in Esquimalt. The federal Social Credit Party. TRACK 2: The B.C. Socred ministers took part in varying degrees in federal elections. Chant's comments on the federal Socred leaders: Solon Low, Robert Thompson, Real Caouette. Federal organizing and finances. The split between the federal and provincial wings of the party and Chant's reaction to it. 1962 federal leadership convention. Comments on the roles of Major A.H. Jukes, Peer Paynter and Lyle Wicks in the Social Credit League in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Chant as the Minister of Public Works PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Design and execution of the fountains at the Vancouver Courthouse and the Parliament buildings. Projects of which Chant was particularly proud. More on the B.C. Building, Vancouver. Bennett's interest in the B.C. Building. Problems with the B.C. Building. The Bank of British Columbia. TRACK 2: Bennett's attitudes towards confederation. Bennett's notion of a guaranteed annual income. Chant accepted no gifts from contractors. Comments on the Legislature. Comments on Robert Bonner's departure from the cabinet, 1968. Considerations in the calling of elections.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0016 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): A cabinet minister's life PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Chant discusses cabinet procedures and elections. The period between the 1972 defeat and the NDP takeover of the administration. The 1966 electoral redistribution. Practical and political considerations in redrawing electoral boundaries. TRACK 2: The defections of Don Marshall and Scott Wallace to the Conservatives. Chant's assessment of W.A.C. Bennett as a leader. Comments of Waldo Skillings, Don Smith and Lydia Arsens. Security in the vicinity of the Legislature. General security for the public buildings. Chant's secretary. Chant's decision to retire. Chant's negative feelings towards socialism. Chant describes a typical working day.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0017 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Personal reflections PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The work of administering a department. Chant's personal scheduling. Travel. The Social Credit organization in Victoria. Chant's relations with various Victoria city councils. Assessment of the new government of W.R. Bennett. Personal reflections on a life in public office. Main interests and influences: motive power, economic theory, Christianity. The influence of Christianity on Chant's thinking. [TRACK 2: blank? End of interview.)

CALL NUMBER: T2301:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Personal background and a career in economics PERIOD COVERED: 1923-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Gaffney was born in 1923 in White Plains, N.Y. Discusses personal background, early education, post-secondary education at Reed College (Portland, Oregon) and UC Berkeley. Completed PhD in 1956. Taught in Oregon, North Carolina, Missouri and Wisconsin, 1953-1968. Description of major research. TRACK 2: Sustained yield forest management in British Columbia discussed. Started work for Resources for the Future, Inc. in 1968. Discussion of RFF policies and research. CALL NUMBER: T2301:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Resources for the Future and early experiences in British Columbia PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Met Robert Williams first in 1967 at a conference in Milwaukee. Gaffney contacted shortly after 1972 election. Incident regarding mineral leases, fall 1972. Discussion of the "style" of the NDP government. Gaffney's visits in the fall and spring, 1972 and 1973. Visit by Barrett and Williams to Washington and attendant problems. Conditions under which Gaffney came to B.C., 1973. TRACK 2: Details about a letter from Williams to Gaffney, May 1973, concerning the establishment of the B.C. Institute for Economic Policy Analysis. Feelings on leaving Resources for the Future in 1973. Discussion of the proposed structure of the BCIEPA and Gaffney's reservations about it. CALL NUMBER: T2301:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Working with the NDP government : 1972-75 PERIOD COVERED: 1973-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Continuation of the discussion of the structure of the B.C. Institute for Economic Policy Analysis. Conflicts with R. Williams over hiring policy. Anti-American feelings encountered by Gaffney. Deteriorating relationship between Gaffney, Williams and Barrett. Early projects: forest policy, communications policy, municipal finance. TRACK 2: The role of Marc Eliesen. Gaffney's assessment of his status with NDP cabinet ministers. Influence of R. Williams with other ministers, especially Leo Nimsick, Lorne Nicholson, James Lorimer, David Stupich. Discussion of marketing boards for agricultural products. Gaffney's belief in the free market. The goals and aims of BCIEPA: 1) reforming the tax system. CALL NUMBER: T2301:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The goals of the B.C. Institute for Economic Policy Analysis PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The goals and aims of the B.C. Institute for Economic Policy Analysis continued: 1) reforming the tax system; 2) elimination of cross-subsidies; 3) improve allocation of the government budget; 4) improve B.C.'s employment picture. TRACK 2: 5) enhancing the quality of the environment. CALL NUMBER: T2301:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The goals of the B.C. Institute for Economic Policy Analysis (cont'd) PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The goals and aims of the B.C. Institute for Economic Policy Analysis continued: 5) enhancing the quality of the environment continued; 6) elimination of waste in government spending, especially in the transportation systems of B.C.; 7) the study of industrial organization. TRACK 2: Industrial organization continued; 8) improve the operation of the marketplace (and a discussion on the proposed public ownership of B.C. Telephone Company and the rate structure of the Insurance Corporation of B.C.); 9) the creation of a more capable public service. CALL NUMBER: T2301:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gaffney's role on government committees and commissions, 1972-76 PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The goals of the B.C. Institute for Economic Policy Analysis continued: 9) the creation of a more capable public service, continued. Gaffney's mixed relations with B.C. journalists especially Jim Hume and Allan Fotheringham. Investigations into the tree farm license system. Discussion of the Commission of Inquiry into Property Taxation. TRACK 2: More about the Commission of Inquiry into Property Taxation. Anti-American comments by Don Phillips. Circumstances surrounding Gaffney's resignation from the Commission of Inquiry into Property Taxation. CALL NUMBER: T2301:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The B.C. Institute for Economic Policy Analysis, 1975-76 PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discussion of the Board of Governors of the B.C. Institute for Economic Policy Analysis and the personnel of the board. Gaffney appointed Executive Director of BCIEPA, May 1975. Activities of BCIEPA between May and December, 1975. Consequences of the 1975 election. The roles of the members of the Board of Directors in the demise of BCIEPA. TRACK 2: Details about the demise of BCIEPA. Summary remarks about Robert Williams. General summary and regrets. Comments about the political approach of Dave Barrett. New positions for the staff of BCIEPA. (End of interview)

Inventories of the papers of Dorothy Steeves, Ernest Winch and Leonard Shepherd, all held in the Special Collections Division of the University of British Columbia Library.

Presented by Special Collections, UBC, 1978.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Health care in British Columbia RECORDED: New Westminster (B.C.), 1976-03-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Introduction; personal background; beginning in politics; duties of Minister of Health; departments in the Department of Health; definition of health; state of health care in BC in 1972; Hall Commission; Castinguay Report; Alcohol and Drug Commission (1973); LeDain Commission. TRACK 2: Foulkes Report; public health education; community health centres; manpower distribution; financing; British medical system; problems; federal/provincial relationship; problem with hospital service; abortion; state of health care in BC in 1975; future of health care in BC.

News item. Dave Barrett speaks at a dinner. He says he will return to the BC Legislature as NDP leader after June 3rd byelection in Vancouver East. He accuses Kaiser Coal and oil companies of being able to take money out of BC's primary resources without having to pay any taxes, and without returning any of the profits to BC, thanks to the Socred administration. He says: "It's the same old giveaway gang, giving again." On ICBC: "Socred Government loaned ICBC $181 million on Wednesday and borrowed it back on Friday." Barrett hits out hard against Socreds's policy of not raising gas and coal prices "when everything else is going up." Challenges Premier Bennett to call an election.