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Amateur film. The first 70 feet shows elements of the construction of Campbell River Dam [also known as Hart Dam or Elk Falls Dam], which was built ca. 1946-1948. The balance of the reel shows Vancouver scenes from the 1939 Royal Visit. "King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in an open car. King and Queen behind a flag-bedecked wooden wall in Empire Stadium, masses of people on the field in sports gear. Crowds along the street as King and Queen pass in open car. [Close-up] Royal car. Two following cars, crowds along the route. Interior of stadium; a huge parade of boys and girls marches onto the field. White-clad athletes perform choreographed exercises. Bicycle teams perform precision riding. Guards in scarlet uniforms. Group of Army officers. Guards in scarlet march past. Scene down a decorated Vancouver street. Roses on the side of a house and a lady in a broad brimmed hat. A view over Vancouver rooftops out over English Bay (?). A float plane flies overhead. Scene over roofs again." (Colin Browne)

Amateur film. Home movie film record of the 1939 royal visit by King George VI, showing preparations on the streets of Vancouver and the vicinity of the Hotel Vancouver, a parade, and the royal motorcade.

SUMMARY: TRACK 1: (1) CRCV Orchestra with announcer. CRCV, 1933-05-31. [2 x 33-1/3 rpm] (2) The CNR Porters: Three comics with announcer and piano. CRCV, 1934-04-24. [1 x 33-1/3 rpm] (3) CKCD Sacred Choir with Pat Higgins, announcer; Billy Hassell reads dog food advertisement; Old Time Orchestra. CKCD, [1934?] [1 x 78 rpm] (4) British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald at International Peace Conference in London. Via BBC, 1933-06-12. [2 x 78 rpm] TRACK 2: (1) George V speech at International Peace Conference in London. Via BBC, 1933-06-12. [2 x 78 rpm] (2) Royal wedding of the Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, with choir. Via BBC, 1934-11-29. [2 x 78 rpm] (3) MJB coffee commercial with orchestra. KMO Seattle, [1934?]-04-24. [1 x 78 rpm] (4a) Saxophone solo. CRCV, [1934?]-04-24. (4b) The CNR Porters: song with announcer. CRCV, [1934?]-04-24. [1 x 78 rpm] (5) CRCV Trio with Will Reeder reading poetry. CRCV, [1933 or 1934]. [2 x 78 rpm] (6) "Leckie Melodies" program: organ, guitar and violin. 1934-03-04. [1 x 78 rpm]

SUMMARY: TRACK 1: (1) King George V Christmas message; "God Save The King"; Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission sign-off; part of Bing Crosby vocal on another station. CRCV, 1933-12-24. [2 x 78 rpm] (2) Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Allard de Ridder, performs "Danse Macabre" by Saint-Saens at the Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver. CRCV, 1934-01-27. [2 x 78 rpm] (3) Ivy Evans on the organ [at the Capitol Theatre, Vancouver?] plays "Try A Little Tenderness" and "Barcarolle" from "Tales of Hoffman". [1934?]-06-22. [1 x 78 rpm, 1 x 33-1/3 rpm] TRACK 2: "Twilight Reveries", sponsored by Western Canada Radio News: Will Reeder, announcer; choir comprising Vancouver church soloists. CKMO, 1933-02-05. [4 x 33-1/3 rpm; speed variations are on the source discs.]

This series consists of cause books and case record cards from the Vancouver Supreme Court for civil cases between 1893 and 1994. Cause books and case records cards provide the skeletal framework for Supreme Court civil action proceedings and may include the names of parties, the dates when proceedings occurred, and can be used to determine a volume and folio number for locating final orders. Cause books were used by the courts until approximately the mid-1970s. They were replaced by case record cards, which were used until the courts turned to digital systems in the 1990s. Cause books and case record cards are also often the only source of information for divorce cases that were dropped and never completed, as no final order would have been granted, and case files would have been destroyed.

The records are arranged by case number, which can be found by using the indexes in GR-1704. Some years, the case numbering sequence was re-set. As such, case numbers within this series have been used repeatedly. Make note of the case number and year when the case started when matching records. The original bound volumes for records 1/1893 to 3300/1961 were destroyed after microfilming; retrieve records using microfilm. The records were scheduled for retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 53200-20.

The item is a framed colour print of the David Lam management research centre. It was presented to the Minister of Advanced Education when the centre was opened at the University of British Columbia.

The series is a memoranda from the Registrar of Companies (Victoria) indicating dissolution of partnerships registered in the Vancouver County Court. The memoranda are stapled to a photocopy of the certificate of partnership.

The series consists of six volumes of municipal by-laws registered with the Vancouver County Court; including by-laws from the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver, Point Grey, Vancouver, South Vancouver Municipality, Richmond, the District of West Vancouver and the District of Powell River (1955 only).

This series consists of architectural proposals and consultants reports on topics connected with the construction of public buildings, urban development, siting, traffic patterns, and design requirements. Reports have been created for the Department of Public Works by various sources, including Arthur Erikson Architects, The Environmental Analysis Group (TEAG), UBC School of Architecture, BCIT, Vancouver City Planning Department, and other various architects and engineers.

Performance. At the Vancouver Odeon Hastings Theatre, conductor John Avison rehearses a 50-piece orchestra in two works, including a Liszt piano concerto with soloist Marie-Aimee Warrot.

Promotional. Presentation advocating the advanced light rapid transit system (ALRT) as the solution for Vancouver's transportation needs; includes footage of Vancouver traffic, models and artistic conceptions of proposed ARLT.

This series consists of plaint and procedure books and case record cards from the Vancouver County Court for civil cases between 1886-1990. Plaint and procedure books and case records cards provide the skeletal framework for civil County Court proceedings and may include the names of parties, the dates when proceedings occurred, and can be used to determine a volume and folio number for locating final orders. Plaint and procedure books were used by county courts until approximately the mid-1970s. They were replaced by case record cards, which were used until the courts turned to digital systems in the 1990s.

The records are arranged by case number, which can be found by using the indexes in GR-1650. Beginning in 1976, cases were arranged by case number within two series: other civil ("F") and motor vehicle (“E”). Case numbers each begin with the letter of their corresponding series. Original records were destroyed after microfilming; retrieve records using microfilm. The records were scheduled for retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 53200-20.

The series consists of indexes for Vancouver County Court 1886-1990 plaint and procedure books and case record cards found within GR-1651. Entries may provide a case number, which can be used to locate an associated record within a plaint and procedure book or a case record card. Plaint and procedure books were used by county courts until approximately the mid-1970s. They were replaced by case record cards, which were used until the courts turned to digital systems in the 1990s.

Over time, index entries vary and may be searchable by the name of the plaintiff, the defendant, a third party, or an alias. Original records were destroyed after microfilming; retrieve records using microfilm. The records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 53200-20.

The item is a reel of documentary film. It examines the preservation of old buildings in Canada. Particular attention is paid to Victoria (Market Square, Yates Street and Fort Street) and Vancouver (Gastown).

The file contains an agreement for employment between Simpson, Roberts and Company of Liverpool and Edgar Osman Cornish of Vancouver, 9 May 1912; an application for a loan by John Wallace of Butedale and Marion Hunter of Liverpool 1914 and correspondence regarding the loan. Files also contains transcript copies.

The file consists of reflections on life in general with some specific references to Vancouver titled "Reflections and observations of a casual correspondent."

The series consists of a typescript copy of "Donated Surplus: Being a Series of Autobiographical Essays". They are reminiscences of Clive Cornish's boyhood in Vancouver, school days at Vernon Preparatory School (1920-1922), and early career as bank junior and clerk in salmon exporting house. Also contains sketch of his later career as chartered accountant and freelance writer. Includes memoir and autobiographical manuscript of the his father, Edgar Osman Cornish, a prominent salmon canneries exporter and commission agent.

The series consists of five record books (indexed by plaintiff) for civil cases heard before Vancouver County Court Judges Harper, Ellis, Lennox, McIntosh, Shandley, Whiteside, Archibald, Boyd, Wilson, Sargent, Hanna, Sullivan, Colquhoun and McGeer. These books are similar to minute books.

The series consists of microfiched Supreme Court case files from the “A,” “B,” “C,” “H” and “X” records series. The majority of the case files date from the period 1977-1979, with some records dating from as early as 1970 and as late as 1980. The original case files were microfiched and destroyed before the final orders could be removed and filed separately; as such, these microfiche represent the only extant copy of the final order.

“A” and “X” series records appear to contain case files relating to legislated statutes, "B” series relates to Motor Vehicle cases, “C” series relates to general civil cases, and “H” series records deal with foreclosures.

The fiche are arranged by series, and then by case number. The case numbers are not arranged in a strict sequential order, but rather are arranged by record series, year, and then by the last two digits of the court file number. For example, all “A” series records from 1978 ending in “00” are grouped together (A780100, A780200, A780300, etc), followed by all the 1978 “A” series records ending in 01, and so on.

If a researcher is missing the file number, this can be located in indexes that are available to staff only. These indexes include both plaintiff and defendant in the same list. Once the file number has been located, this can be used to locate the case file and the order can be copied.

Two letters inward with enclosures from Vancouver School Board regarding land acquisition and school construction. Includes two maps.

The item is a reel of film out-takes. "Arrival of 'Princess Marguerite' off Victoria, carrying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Fireworks. Good shot of B.C. Provincial Police lined up on their horses. Small boats milling about under Lion's Gate Bridge. Stern of the 'Prince Robert' at wharf. Soldiers in scarlets and busbies parade on wharf. King and Queen arrive, inspect Guard and leave aboard the 'Prince Robert'. In the sky, words read: "Will ye no come back again?" Three planes fly in formation overhead. King and Queen drive through stone gates. Girls perform Maypole dance. Kids with Union Jack wave and cheer. Vets look on. Banner over arch: 'Welcome to the Municipality of Maple Ridge.' Another banner: 'Coquitlam welcomes Our King and Queen.' More banners. Train entering Vancouver. Parliament Buildings, Empress Hotel and Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, 'Prince Robert' and two destroyers sail under the Lion's Gate Bridge. This reel does not tell a coherent story but is rather a collection of various scenes around Vancouver and Victoria in no particular order." (Colin Browne)

The item is a reel of film footage. "Fifth of five reels of B.C. Forest Service out-footage and duplicates from their filming of the Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Vancouver and Victoria in May 1939. Scenes include: Motorcade to the front steps of the Parliament Buildings, Victoria. Bunting on Victoria City Hall. Bunting and flags in Oak Bay. Black cars in clogged street, bunting on buildings, one says "C.C. Brown Motors" -- Esquimalt? Pipe band marches down crowded street. In Vancouver, a series of welcoming banners stretched across the streets from "The Sons and Daughters of England", "Israel's Throne", "Sons of Norway", "Municipality of Maple Ridge" and "Port Coquitlam". At Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, the King and Queen leave the reviewing stand with Premier Pattullo and other VIPs. The King inspects the Guard of Honour. Sailors march past. Vets march through crowds. Men roll up the red carpet after the King and Queen have departed. New scenes, possibly at Oakalla: B.C. Provincial Police grooming and saddling their horses. BCPP insignia on saddle blanket. BCPP sign on building. Parade of B.C. Provincial policemen, mounted, leaving their stables and riding past. Large squad of B.C. Provincial policemen ride toward camera. (Oakalla was the mainland HQ for the mounted troop of the BCPP.)" (Colin Browne)

The item is a reel of film footage. "Fourth reel of duplications and out-footage from the B.C. Forest Service's documentation of the Royal Visit of 1939. Scenes include: Huge parade of veterans with crowds near Pattullo Bridge in New Westminster, a building across the street called "Pacific Motors". [Steamship] "Prince Robert" leaving Victoria. "Will ye no come back again" captioned across the sky. People on the breakwater, Victoria, watching the ship carry the Royal couple back to Vancouver. Planes fly over Lion's Gate Bridge, Vancouver. Children dance around the maypole to honour the King and Queen. Crowds of people. Parade of veterans. King and Queen, preceded and followed by many cars, drive around a curve in the road. A ceremonial Welcome arch in Saanich. A sign reading "Saanich School Children", kids waving flags. King and Queen drive over a wooden bridge under Saanich arch, throngs of people cheering and waving flags. Lunch at a picnic table for a family. Street in Esquimalt (?) with cars and buildings decorated. Highland band marches past." (Colin Browne)

The item is a reel of documentary film. "'[In] this educational film, replete with scenic beauties, is depicted, in graphic manner, the lumbering operations, from the felling of the giant trees to the export shipping of the finished product.'" View up a tall Douglas fir. At the base two men are examining the trunk. Two notches are cut and springboards placed in them. The two men test the springboards, then make an undercut with saw and axe, both men chopping. The men test the direction of the falling tree by putting the head of the axe into the notched undercut and sighting down the handle. They begin to saw through from the other side with a Swedish fiddle. The tree falls, five men stand on the stump. View of the end of the tree, shot of the length of the tree. Two buckers arrive and begin to saw the tree into manageable lengths. [Long shot] high rigger at the top of a spar after topping. A log is lifted off the ground by a steel cable. Good view of a donkey engine working. Log moving down skid-way. Head-on shot of log plunging into a pond with spectacular spray. Logs are formed into Davis rafts in the bay. [Long shot] large boom of logs. Logs piled at the mill, a donkey working, sheds, etc. Good shot of a heap of logs with red ensign on a boat in the [foreground]. Logs being loaded onto a BC Electric flatcar. Train moves out on way to mill, passing a little station, etc. [Long shot] Hastings Saw Mill with rafts and booms of logs spread out before it. Log being drawn up endless chain into the saws. Shot of booms. Good shots of log on carriage being squared by saw with operator in [foreground]. Men receiving lumber on green chain. Scene in the lumber yard where lumber is being sorted, graded and piled. Big timbers being pushed down a ramp into a pile. Long timbers on a speeder on the [railroad] tracks in the mill. Long timbers being loaded onto a chute where they slide down onto a pile of lumber." (Colin Browne)

The item is a reel of travelogue film taken from Vancouver B.C. through Canada to the Atlantic provinces. B.C. footage consists of Vancouver street scenes and waterfront, passenger train in mountain range, and logging shots.

The series consists of records created by the Dept. of Public Works engineer between 1900 and 1912. Records include correspondence, memoranda, plans, and specifications concerning the Vancouver Court House.

Register of Tug-boat Men's Liens under the Tug-boat Men's Lien Act (BC Statutes, 1926-1927 Ch. 73) for Vancouver. The register shows the lien number, the date of filing, "By whom claimed" and "Against whom claimed". A photocopy of the Act has been put inside the front cover of the volume.

Dockets: Mar 1892 - Nov 1893; Dec 1893 - Feb 1898; Mar 1898 - Jan 1902.