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CALL NUMBER: T3860:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dennis Cocke ; Dave Barrett ; Gordon Gibson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: Cocke: ICBC/Royal Sweetheart; Barrett: Phillips - no answer on Roy Clusu confidence; Gibson on coal mining.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gary Edenshaw RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: Haida Indian Gary Edenshaw [aka Guujaaw] on South Moresby wilderness proposal.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett ; Alan Williams RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: Premier Bennett trip to Alaska, transportation; Allan Williams, labour mediation agency.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: Premier Bennett on government support for air transport; radio news report on Jack Davis trial.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: Premier Bennett on First Ministers' conference economic policy for Canada.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0074 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dan Campbell (backgrounder) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-04 SUMMARY: Dan Campbell (backgrounder).; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0075 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Allan Williams and company RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-11 SUMMARY: Allan Williams "and company" on the special sitting of the legislature; Jim Nielsen on skid row report.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0076 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-14 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Bill Vander Zalm on Gray Line sale; "will go". TRACK 2: Bill Vander Zalm on regional districts.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0077 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bob McClelland hospital increases ; Dennis Cocke RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-15 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Bob McClelland on hospital increases. TRACK 2: Dennis Cocke on ICBC.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0078 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-20 SUMMARY: Garde Gardom on RCMP break-ins.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0079 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Grace McCarthy RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-21 SUMMARY: Grace McCarthy on new approach to Human Resources.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0080 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rafe Mair ; Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Rafe Mair blasting Lieutenant Governor's Christmas message. TRACK 2: Premier Bennett on Mac-Blo takeovers.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Auditor General Erma Morrison RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-12 SUMMARY: Auditor general Erma Morrison after meeting with the Public Accounts Committee of the Legislature.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0016 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Forest minister Tom Waterland RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-12 SUMMARY: Forest ministers Tom Waterland on Forests Act, Ministry of Forests Act, and Range Act introduced this day.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0017 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP president John Brewin RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-16 SUMMARY: NDP president John Brewin on NDP's changes in the next federal election.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0018 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gary Lauk ; Gordon Gibson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-16 SUMMARY: Public Accounts Committee cancelled hearings on northeast task force. In order: Gary Lauk, Gordon Gibson, Lorne Nicolson, Vic Stephens, and Gordon Gibson again.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0019 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Attorney General Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: Attorney General Garde Gardom on experiment in blood alcohol testing at Royal Columbian Hospital.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0020 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Finance minister Evan Wolfe RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: Finance minister Evan Wolfe on Quebec tax deal with Ottawa.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0021 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lakex Mines president John Springer RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: Lakex Mines president John Springer on deal with Coal Harbour Leasing Ltd. (regarding deputy attorney general Richard Vogel and the "Langdale Queen").; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0022 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP MLAs Don Lochstead and Alex MacDonald RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: NDP MLAs Don Lockstead and Alex Macdonald on M.V. "Lady Grace".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0023 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP leader Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: NDP leader David Barrett on the government's handling of the Public Accounts Committee.;

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-29 SUMMARY: An interview with Gordon Dowding, a former NDP MLA (1950?-1975) and Speaker of the House (1972-1975). [No content summaries are available for this interview.];

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Ray Orchard interview PERIOD COVERED: 1931-1978 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-01-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: An interview with Ray Orchard, Director of Provincial Information at the Ministry of the Provincial Secretary and Travel Industry. Orchard discusses: his childhood and education, the role of Lawrie Wallace on his life, going to Vic High, driving across Canada, working in radio and plays in England, getting married and moving back to Canada. Orchard then turns to his role in the 1971 centennial, and working for the Ministry of the Provincial Secretary. Discusses changes in the civil service when the NDP took over in 1972. Clare Copeland selling the provincial government time on the radio station CFAX. Ron Worley, an aide to W.A.C. Bennett, suggested Orchard be the voice of the government in the radio commercial. Commercial was called "Ask Your Provincial Government"; ran 5 times a day on Saturdays and Sundays. Difficulty in editing ministers responses; Orchard wanted the commercials to be informative, not just advertisements for the Social Credit Party. TRACK 2: Orchard continues discussing his role in the Ministry of the Provincial Secretary: Lawrie Wallace retained as deputy minister; Orchard's "Ask Your Provincial Government" was ended; duties he was responsible for as director of public information and personnel. Orchard says he has always been a generalist, so he liked the challenge of doing different things in the ministry. Discusses working with Mrs. McCarthy, Wayne Currie; satisfaction with the eventual split between the public information and the personnel roles; the new Socred government. (End of interview)

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Leo Nimsick RECORDED: [location unknown], [1978?] SUMMARY: [No content documentation is available for this interview.];

CALL NUMBER: T1675:0039 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Social Credit and the 1972 election in British Columbia PERIOD COVERED: 1969-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-03-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses government use of special warrants for special expenditure of public funds. The use of orders-in-council. Response to criticisms that his was a "government by order-in-council". The 1969 provincial election. The possibility of resigning as Premier prior to 1972. The influence of public opinion polls on Bennett's decision to remain in office. Succession to the Social Credit party leadership. John de Wolf and the 1969 election. The Conservative party under the stewardship of Derril Warren. The defection of Scott Wallace from the Social Credit party and its effect upon Socred fortunes. Factors contributing to the defeat of the Social Credit government, 1972. TRACK 2: Further discussion of factors contributing to Social Credit's defeat: the ban on liquor and tobacco advertising, limitation of public employee pay increases to 6.5 %. Bennett has no personal regrets, but is sorry about the defeat of several of his cabinet ministers and members. Response to the idea that 1972 was simply "time for change". Events following the defeat of his government. Personal feelings about the election loss. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0040 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early years, Conservative battles, political opponents and the Socred cabinet PERIOD COVERED: 1900-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-03-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses aspects of his childhood and early years in New Brunswick. Recollections of school days. Memories of mother and father. Religious training. Recollections of Bennett's; attempts to gain the leadership of the Conservative party of B.C. Problems of the Conservative party in coalition with the Liberals. Pat Maitland and the stewardship of the Conservatives during the early Coalition era. TRACK 2: Anscomb's ascension to the leadership of the Conservative party after Maitland's death. Attempt to draft Howard Green from the federal party to replace Maitland. Evaluation of the various Leaders of the Opposition Bennett faced in the B.C. legislature: Winch, Webster, Strachan, Berger and Barrett. Reasons for Bennett's great admiration for Winch. Travelling cabinets. The operation of Social Credit cabinet under the leadership of W.A.C. Bennett. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0041 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Electoral reform in British Columbia, 1952-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-03-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses the operation of the cabinet during the years he served as Premier. The reasons why a full Hansard service was never instituted while Bennett was Premier. The Press Gallery and Hansard. Hansard and parliamentary tradition. Electoral reform in British Columbia during the years Bennett served as Premier. Bennett's theories of democratic representation: the example of the Peace River constituencies. The issue of over-representation of rural areas in the B.C. legislature. The redistribution of 1955. The issue of dual-member ridings. The Angus Commission on electoral reform, 1965. Reasons for appointing Dr. Angus. TRACK 2: Comments on the recommendations of the Angus Commission. Dissatisfaction with the commission's report by Socred backbenchers. The operation of the Socred caucus. Redistribution of 1966 and the increase in seats in the legislature from 52 to 55. Reasons why Bennett believes in special representation for rural areas of the province. All provincial ridings should be dual-member constituencies and tied to the same boundaries as the federal ridings. Bennett intended a further redistribution after the 1972 election. Comments on the Eckhardt Commission on electoral reform, 1978. Comments on an incident during the early years of the Socred government when Bennett attempted to persuade Charles Parker, MLA from Peace River, to resign in favour of Einar Gunderson. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0042 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The attainment of power, 1952, and a day in the life of the Premier PERIOD COVERED: 1930-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses Conservative politics in B.C. in the 1930s and 1940s and his attempt to get elected as a federal representative in the 1948 Yale by-election. The story of Cyril Shelford and how he was persuaded to join Social Credit, 1951. Events following Bennett's assumption of the office of the Premier. Finding living accommodations in Victoria with Mrs. Bennett. For the first six months as Premier, Bennett had a perpetual headache. TRACK 2: The problem of securing legislative seats for Robert Bonner and Einar Gunderson. Recollection of the first legislative session presided over by Bennett as Premier. The appointment of Tom Irwin as Speaker of the House. Recollection of a demonstration by unemployed workers at the opening of the legislature in 1971. Bennett recounts a day in his life as Premier of B.C. Relations with the press. The role and function of his office staff. Relaxation in the evenings. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0043 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Reaction to the defeat of Social Credit, 1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1973 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses the defeat of his government in 1972. His personal reaction to the defeat and the decision to go on a world cruise with his wife. Receiving a cablegram from his son while on his trip and returning home to help rebuild the party. Soliciting the help of Dan Campbell and Grace McCarthy to rebuild the Social Credit party. Appealing to British Columbians to reject socialism and defeat the NDP government. TRACK 2: Helping elect Grace McCarthy as the president of the Social Credit party. The timing of W.A.C. Bennett's retirement from public life, 1973. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0044 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Life in Edmonton, 1918-1930 PERIOD COVERED: 1918-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses leaving New Brunswick after the First World War and travelling to Peace River country. Moving to Edmonton and working in the hardware business with Marshall Wells' stores. Anecdote about MacKenzie King and politics in Edmonton. Playing and scheduling hockey games in Edmonton. Bennett's penchant for blue serge suits. Recollection of his girlfriend, Ellen Mulholland. The story of Clarence Budd, who served as best man at Bennett's wedding and later served as executive assistant to Bennett as Premier of B.C. [TRACK 2: blank.] CALL NUMBER: T1675:0045 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Aspects of government in British Columbia, 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses addressing a Social Credit meeting in Winnipeg in the late 1950s. The value of Aberhart's prosperity certificates. Comments on the severance between the federal and provincial wings of the Social Credit party. Social Credit monetary theory. Definition of a genuine Social Crediter. The origin of the "B.C. Government News". Bennett's attitude towards the youth of British Columbia. TRACK 2: Organization of the Young Socreds. Bennett was opposed to the idea of a Minister of Youth in the government. Reform of legislative proceedings. Hansard and question periods in the Legislative Assembly. Attitude towards parliamentary institutions. All-night sittings of the legislature. The role of the parliamentary Opposition. The role and duties of an MLA. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0046 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early years, origin of the B.C. Ferries and the Columbia River Treaty RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses the possibility of his United Empire Loyalist origins. Recollections of his mother and early years in New Brunswick. Comments on the creation of the B.C. Ferry system. The role of Captain Peabody of the Black Ball line. The CPR's reluctance to expand ferry transportation on British Columbia's coast. The effect of labour problems on the creation of the B.C. Ferries. The Columbia River Treaty and hydro-electric power development in British Columbia. TRACK 2: Recollection of meeting U.S. President Kennedy at a banquet in Seattle in 1961 and the topics they discussed. The legal battles which followed the British Columbia government's takeover of the B.C. Electric Company. Compensation for shareholders in the B.C. Electric Company. Further comments on the Columbia River Treaty. The issue of downstream benefits to the Americans. (End of interview)

The item consists of audio recordings of an interview with Robert Strachan in 1978.
T0528:0003 track 1: Robert Strachan, interviewed on videotape at his home in Cedar B.C., by Derek Reimer and David Mitchell, April 26, 1978. Mr. Strachan discusses how B.C. would have been different if he had been Premier: economic changes, industry, inflation, unemployment, education, social services, societal values, pollution. Discusses possible past impact of socialism in B.C.: forestry, mining. Points out reasons for government participation in economy. Born in Glasgow, 1913. Relates early recollections, family background, aspects of his education. Immigrates to Canada in 1931. Describes early experiences in Canada.
T0528:0003 track 2: Impressions of Alberta and B.C. Little interest in participating in politics in early 1930's. Discusses communist political activity. Interest in reading. Joins trade union, 1937, and holds first elected office: Shop steward. Self-education and interest in credit unions. Becomes interested in politics. Joins C.C.F., 1945. Discusses outstanding personalities in the C.C.F. at that time. Becomes more active in politics and trade union movement in late 1940's. Employed in construction trade. Laid off because of his politics and union involvement. Is defeated in 1949 federal election. Wins Cowichan-Newcastle for C.C.F. in 1952 provincial election. Comments on rise of Social Credit and single transferable ballot. Harold Winch's reaction to election results. Strachan's activity in carpenters' union.

T0528:0004: Mr. Strachan discusses reactions to the 1952 election; why Harold Winch resigned as C.C.F. leader; comments on Harold Winch and Arnold Webster as party leaders; impressions of the Legislature under the Socreds, and of the Socreds in power; 1953 election; Strachan becomes C.C.F. leader, 1956; C.C.F. principles; state of the C.C.F. in 1956; campaigning; 1960 election; public ownership of B.C. Electric a major issue; Vancouver Province and anti-C.C.F. articles; public corporations; the Socreds and the Wenner-Gren scheme; C.C.F. approach to economic development; the Socreds' two rivers policy; northern development in B.C.; the role and responsibility of the Leader of the Opposition; the Socreds' debt reduction policy.

T0528:0005: Mr. Strachan discusses Socred debt reduction policies; Socred labour policies and attitudes; the trade union movement in general; the Socred attempts to unseat Strachan; anecdote about W.A.C. Bennett; and the roads in Strachan's riding; impressions of Wesley Black; attempts to change Strachan's image for the 1963 campaign; control of C.C.F. party policy; Strachan's leadership and Tom Berger's 1967 challenge; changes in the leadership convention; impressions of Berger; Strachan's achievements in 13 years as Leader of the Opposition; development of the NDP, 1957-1961; difference between C.C.F. and NDP; evolution and decline of Social Credit; Bennett as leader; "flying fish act" of Bennett; relationship between Bennett and Strachan. CALL NUMBER: T0528:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Twenty-three years in the B.C. Legislature - the Opposition years PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1966 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1978-04-28 SUMMARY: From his old seat in the B.C. Legislature, Mr. Strachan discusses: the parliamentary system; the role of the Opposition, and the leader of the Opposition; comparison of B.C. Legislature to other Houses; debates; anecdote about Phil Gaglardi and Arnold Webster in debate; first impressions of the House, 1952; early speeches in the House; in debate against J. Allen Reid; Bennett as leader; Bert Price; votes against his party, 1953; Sommers case, revealed by Gordon Gibson in "money has talked" speech; Strachan's early days as opposition leader; relationship with Bennett: Bennett called Strachan "wild man".

T0528:0007: From his old seat in the B.C. Legislature, Mr. Strachan discusses legislative reforms; his attempts to institute a Hansard and an oral question period in the Legislature; the operation of committees; opinions about W.A.C. Bennett; the special session in 1961 to take over B.C. Electric; Bennett and "crow feathers"; the 1972 election; NDP come to power; sworn in as Minister of Highways; first days ;as a Minister of the Crown; genesis of I.C.B.C.; problems with I.C.B.C.; economic considerations; handling of I.C.B.C. by the government; reflections on being a Minister; his resignation from the cabinet and his seat; offered position of Agent-General in London by Barrett; decision to go; reflections on London experience; life in retirement; anecdote about W.A.C. Bennett; anecdotes about Tom Uphill and other figures in the House.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis ; Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-28 SUMMARY: Davis on charges; Gardom announces charges.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Environment Minister Jim Neilsen RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-01 SUMMARY: Environment Minister Jim Neilsen on telegram from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on 2-4-D carcinogenicity.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0008 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP house leader Bill King RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-01 SUMMARY: NDP floor leader Bill King on Fish and Wildlife memo restricting membership of employees in advocacy groups.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0009 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP Recreation and Conservation critic Lorne Nicholson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-01 SUMMARY: NDP Recreation and Conservation critic Lorne Nicolson on charges of misconduct by Omineca MLA Jack Kempf.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0010 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Consumer and Corporate Affairs minister Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-03 SUMMARY: Commissioner and Corporate Affairs minister Rafe Mair on ad campaign for moderation in liquor consumption.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Highways minister Alex Fraser RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-04 SUMMARY: Highways minister Alex Fraser on report by former deputy minister Tom Miard on Highways ministry ferries.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Human Resources minister Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-04 SUMMARY: Human Resources minister Bill Vander Zalm on family service fee-for-service program.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP Human Resources critic Rosemary Brown RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-04 SUMMARY: NDP Human Resources critic Rosemary Brown on plans to change fee-for-service program.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Senator Ray Perrault ; Sam Bawlf RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-05 SUMMARY: Federal senate leader Ray Perrault on Inner Harbour and Ogden Point, "Exln" and various; BC Recreation and Conservation minister Sam Bawlf on meetings with Perrault.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Walter Young : Party politics and the NDP in British Columbia, 1963-1969 PERIOD COVERED: 1963-1969 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-13 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Walter Young discusses his personal background and initial involvement with the New Democratic Party. Efforts to help the B.C. party and create a new image for Robert Strachan in the 1963 election campaign. Comments on the different factions within the NDP. The 1966 provincial election campaign. Assessment of Robert Strachan's leadership of the party. The role of the "socialist caucus". The labour wing of the NDP. Leadership review. TRACK 2: Walter Young discusses his role in the efforts to replace Robert Strachan as leader of the NDP with Tom Berger. NDP leadership convention, 1967. Leadership convention of 1969 held at the Hotel Vancouver. Background and style of Tom Berger. Socialism and the NDP. Labour and the NDP. Berger's attainment of the leadership of the NDP in British Columbia and his failure in the 1969 provincial election.

CALL NUMBER: T3330:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Background, education and military service of Les Peterson PERIOD COVERED: 1923-1946 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Leslie Peterson discusses his personal and family background: growing up in rural Alberta; religious influences and early political interests. Recollections of political figures prominent in Alberta in the 1930s. Peterson's education: Alice Hill School, Viking, Alberta -- the proverbial single-room schoolhouse; high school in Viking; Camrose Lutheran College, Camrose Alberta. Extracurricular activities and first working experience. TRACK 2: Leslie Peterson recounts his experience working for the CN Express in Edmonton as a young man. Working for the railroad in Terrace, B.C., and enlisting in the army at Prince Rupert. Recollections of service in the army: training and service in the Coast Artillery at Prince Rupert; attendance at McGill University in the Army Service course and memories of Montreal and friendships made there; service overseas in England and travels on the continent. Peterson was in Europe on Armistice Day. Before returning to Canada in 1946 he attended the University of London for a year. Return to Canada, discharge from army and decision to enroll in law school at the University of British Columbia. CALL NUMBER: T3330:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Legal and political training PERIOD COVERED: 1946-1956 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Leslie Peterson discusses his first impressions of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia. Comments on the experience of a war veteran attending university after World War Two. Recollections of three years at U.B.C. law school. Peterson was called to the bar in 1949 and begun his own practice in Vancouver. Discussion of the nature of his law practice. Marriage to Agnes Rose Hine in 1950 and comments on Peterson's family. Comments on politics in B.C. during the Coalition era. TRACK 2: Peterson explains how he became interested in and involved with the Social Credit movement. Reaction to the 1952 provincial election. During the 1953 provincial election, Peterson served as campaign manager for North Vancouver Socred candidate George Tomlinson. Peterson was the unsuccessful; Social Credit candidate in the 1953 federal election in the Vancouver-Centre constituency. Impressions and recollections of W.A.C. Bennett. Peterson became involved in politics more by accident than by design. Discussion of how he came to be elected in the 1956 by-election in Vancouver-Centre. First impressions as a Social Credit MLA. CALL NUMBER: T3330:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): From MLA to Minister of Education PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Leslie Peterson discusses his first impressions as an MLA and his recollections of the Social Credit caucus. Comments on the leadership style of W.A.C. Bennett. The problems of representing an urban constituency in B.C. and Peterson's theory of democratic representation. Comments on the 1956 provincial election campaign. The problems of co-ordinating an election campaign in a dual-member constituency. The efficacy of the Socred campaign slogan: "Progress not Politics". Free enterprise versus socialism as a recurring fundamental issue in B.C. elections. TRACK 2: Leslie Peterson remarks upon the possibility of supporting the Conservatives or Liberals as free enterprise alternatives. The polarization of politics in B.C. The results of the 1956 provincial election and Peterson's success in Vancouver-Centre. Reaction to appointment as Minister of Education, 1956. Description of duties and functions of Minister of Education. Peterson served as Minister of Education during a period of great growth. Comments on the administration of the Education portfolio, 1956-68. The Department of Education was administered by a small group of able men in a very personal style. The problem of delegation of authority. CALL NUMBER: T3330:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Aspects of the administration of the Department of Education, 1956-68 PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1968 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Leslie Peterson discusses further aspects of the administration of the Education portfolio. The relationship between the formulation and execution of government policy in the Department of Education. The problem of teacher shortages in British Columbia in the '50s and '60s. Relations with the B.C. Teachers Federation. Discussion of the increasing cost of education in British Columbia, 195;6-68. The financial policies of the Social Credit government and the goal of debt reduction. Financing of school construction under the Social Credit government. Comments on the issues of centralization and decentralization of British Columbia's educational system. TRACK 2: Further comments on the policy of debt-reduction. Recollections of coming before the Treasury Board as Minister of Education. The process of producing a departmental budget. Peterson describes the experience of coming before Treasury Board as a fairly informal affair. Discussion of the operation of cabinet under the leadership of W.A.C. Bennett. The Premier was intolerant on questions of morality, otherwise he was quite flexible on matters of policy. Attitude toward cabinet committees. Important consultation on policy matters often took place outside of cabinet. The Social Credit government was operated by a relatively small group of elected and non-elected officials. Changing impressions of W.A.C. Bennett. CALL NUMBER: T3330:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Further aspects of education in British Columbia PERIOD COVERED: 1958-1968 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-02 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Leslie Peterson discusses the Chant Report of 1958 which called for less frills in education. The Doukhobor problem in British Columbia and the Department of Education. Discussion of trip to Europe in 1959 to examine various European school systems. Medical problems during Peterson's career. Assumption of the responsibilities for the education of the mentally retarded in British Columbia, 1960. The issue of federal assistance for education in British Columbia. Education and federal-provincial relations. Problems serving in a dual cabinet portfolio, Education and Labour. TRACK 2: Coordination of Labour and Education departments. Political oratory and attitudes towards parliamentary institutions. Relations with the University of British Columbia and explanation of the system of grants to universities. Comments on charges of anti-intellectualism which were levelled against the Social Credit government. The Macdonald plan for the growth of higher education in B.C. and the subsequent development of universities and regional colleges in the province. The building of Simon Fraser University. The role of W.A.C. Bennett in the expansion of educational opportunities in B.C. All-night sittings and the issue of "legislation by exhaustion". CALL NUMBER: T3330:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Aspects of government in B.C. and appointment as Minister of Labour, 1960 PERIOD COVERED: 1960-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-02 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Leslie Peterson discusses the issue of all-night sittings in the B.C. legislature. The absence of question period and Hansard in the House during the years of the first Social Credit government. Recollections of the Sommers affair and its effect on the government. The timing of the 1960 provincial election. Recollections of the 1960 election campaign. The take-over of B.C. Electric Co. and reaction in government circles. TRACK 2: The background to Peterson's appointment as Minister of Labour, 1960. Reasons for serving in a dual portfolio. Administration of the Department of Labour. Duties and functions of the Minister of Labour. Comments on the distinctiveness of the labour movement in B.C. Views on labour-management relations. The effect of being branded an "anti-labour government". The relationship between organized labour and the NDP in B.C. and its effects on Peterson as Minister of Labour. The role and function of labour unions. Speculation as to why British Columbians have been reluctant to admit voting for Social Credit. CALL NUMBER: T3330:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Labour law disputes and labour relations in B.C., 1960-1971 PERIOD COVERED: 1960-1971 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Leslie Peterson discusses the effects of labour legislation which he passed through the B.C. Legislature as Minister of Labour. Bill 42, 1961, and the relationship between organized labour and the NDP. The issue of union payroll deductions being used for political purposes. The Mediation Commission Act, 1968 (Bill 33) and the issue of compulsory arbitration. Use of the power of binding arbitration. Relationship with leaders of organized labour in British Columbia. Comments on the growth and development of the labour movement in B.C. during the years Peterson served as Minister of Labour. Premier W.A.C. Bennett's role in labour matters. TRACK 2: The Premier's attitude towards labour-management relations may have been harsher and more direct than Peterson's. The importance of timing in government interventions in labour-management relations. The occasion when Peterson and Bennett visited the home of J.V. Clyne in an effort to assist in the settling of a labour dispute which was crippling the coast forest industry. The 1971 BCFL-sponsored demonstration at the opening of the legislative session. The amount of labour legislation increased significantly in B.C. during Peterson's tenure as Minister of Labour. Peterson's legacy to labour-management relations in B.C. CALL NUMBER: T3330:0008 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Conventions, elections and Social Credit policies PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Leslie Peterson discusses his role and involvement within the Social Credit party. The relationship between the party executive and the government. Comments on the differences between using the phrases "movement", "league" or "party" in describing Social Credit in B.C. The roles of the Women's Auxiliary and the Young Socreds. The relationship between the B.C. and Alberta Social Credit parties. The relationship between the B.C. Social Credit Party and the national party. The 1962 national Social Credit leadership convention at which Robert Thompson was made leader. Reasons for supporting Real Caouette over Robert Thompson. TRACK 2: W.A.C. Bennett and national Social Credit politics. The question of possible irregularities at the 1962 national Socred convention. Reasons for the lack of success of the national Social Credit Party in Canada. Recollections of the 1963 election campaign. Evaluation of the challenge by the Conservatives under the leadership of Davie Fulton. Reasons for the failure of third party challenges in British Columbia. The 1966 provincial election and Peterson's switch to the riding of Vancouver-Little Mountain. Comments on dual-member riding. Election funding and the B.C. Free Enterprise Educational Fund. Peterson's interest and involvement in promoting the Bank of British Columbia. Relations with Vancouver municipal politicians. CALL NUMBER: T3330:0009 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Life as Attorney-General and the defeat of the Socreds, 1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1968-1975 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Leslie Peterson discusses the effect of the resignation of Robert Bonner in 1968. The following cabinet shuffle and Peterson's assumption of the portfolio of Attorney-General. The duties and functions of the Attorney-General. Administration of the department of the Attorney-General. Relationship with Deputy Attorney-General. Federal-provincial relations, the process of constitutional review and the failure of the Victoria Charter, 1971. The development and advocacy of the five-regions idea. The 1969 constitutional conference in Ottawa. The 1969 provincial election. Evaluation of the leadership of the NDP under Strachan and Berger. The liquor ad ban, 1971, and its effect on the demise of the government. Moral issues in politics. TRACK 2: Peterson's defence of W.A.C. Bennett after he was referred to as a bigot by Prime Minister Trudeau. Contributing factors to the defeat of the Social Credit government in 1972. Anecdote about meeting the Premier at the PNE during the election campaign and warning him that things were not going well. The effect of losing in his own riding, Vancouver-Little Mountain. Comments on the question of succeeding W.A.C. Bennett as leader of the Soci;al Credit Party. Comments on Bill Bennett and his entry into B.C. politics. The threat of the Majority Movement to the revival of the Social Credit Party in B.C.. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T3288:0009 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1956 election, the Hoxsey Cancer Clinic, and Doukhobors PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Reasons for Strachan being chosen leader. 1956 provincial election: Sommers affair; Kaslo-Slocan campaign; homeowner grant; highway construction. Reaction to the Winnipeg Declaration. Legislative sessions 1957-60: Hoxsey Cancer Clinic controversy. TRACK 2: 1957-60 sessions (cont'd): more on Hoxsey Cancer Clinic; preservation of sternwheeler "Moyie" (loss of the "Minto"); Wenner-Gren development scheme. Overview of Doukhobor situation and Harding's involvement with the Doukhobors. CALL NUMBER: T3288:0010 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1960 election, B.C. Electric take-over and Columbia River Treaty PERIOD COVERED: 1957-1963 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on Doukhobor situation. More on 1957-60 sessions: homeowner grant issue; Robert Strachan (Webster, Winch); government enters ferry business (Vancouver-Victoria run); Kettle Valley Railway service curtailed. 1960 provincial election: C.C.F. expectations of victory; business support for Social Credit. TRACK 2: Aside on 1958 Rossland-Trail by-election. 1960 provincial election (cont'd): Kaslo-Slocan campaign. C.C.F. merger with CLC, and the birth of the NDP: choosing a name for the new party; the need for a labour tie-in. 1961-1963 legislative sessions: B.C. Electric take-over; Columbia River Treaty (two-rivers policy). CALL NUMBER: T3288:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Columbia River Treaty, 1957-1967 PERIOD COVERED: 1957-1967 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Columbia River Treaty (cont'd): High Arrow Dam; reservoir clearing and environmental issues; Duncan Dam; the McNaughton plan; legislative input; negotiations with the United States; financial; settlements; NDP's inability to get information on treaty from government. TRACK 2: Columbia River Treaty (cont'd): Harding's work on behalf of residents of Arrow Lakes basin -- clearing of Arrow Lakes basin, effects on fish and game, expropriation of land (compensation issue); Harding attends Duncan Dam opening uninvited; Harding claims Hydro should be assessed for school taxes; Gerald Mead suicide. Harding discusses Social Credit labour legislation (general comments). CALL NUMBER: T3288:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1963 and 1966 elections, and the 1967 Berger leadership challenge PERIOD COVERED: 1963-1969 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on Social Credit legislation: Bill 42; political implications of Social Credit labour policies. Social Credit members urge Harding to cross the floor. Controversy surrounding Cedric Cox's trip to Cuba: repercussions in the C.C.F. caucus; repercussions in the Legislature. 1963 provincial election: Columbia River Treaty issue; Kaslo-Slocan campaign; Strachan's image. 1963-66 legislative sessions: Harding proposes government take over West Kootenay Power and Light Company (rural electrification, additional benefits from the construction of the Duncan Dam); Harding considers running federally (1965); redistribution (Angus report). TRACK 2: Redistribution (cont'd): problems surrounding the creation of the new riding of Revelstoke-Slocan. 1966 provincial election: nomination meetings (NDP, Social Credit; redistribution (cont'd); Revelstoke-Slocan campaign. Berger challenges Strachan for the NDP leadership: reasons for the challenge; reasons for Harding's support of Berger; Harding campaigns for Berger; 1967 convention; factionalism and acrimony resulting from the leadership contest. CALL NUMBER: T3288:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): From provincial to federal politics, 1966-1974 PERIOD COVERED: 1966-1974 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on Thomas Berger: comparison of Berger and Barrett. Comments on Phil Gaglardi. Harding's involvement in the C.C.F./NDP executive: general comments; Rod Young; left-right split in the party. Involvement in Silverton municipal politics. Harding decides to run federally in Kootenay West: Herridge nominates Harding. 1968 federal election. TRACK 2: 1968 federal election (cont'd). 1968 Revelstoke-Slocan by-election: Harding campaigns for Bill King. Impressions of Parliament (comparison with Legislature). Recollections of parliamentary sessions, 1968-74: pension increases, changes to Canada Water Act, environmental issues, energy control. Change in NDP leader: Douglas to Lewis (comments on Ed Broadbent). 1972 federal election: Harding fails to get Herridge's endorsement. CALL NUMBER: T3288:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Minority government, defeat and humorous anecdotes, 1972-1978 PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1978 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on differences between Harding and Herridge (1972): union issue in Trail. Minority government, 1972-74: Harding opposes decision to defeat government in 1974; attitude towards alliance between Liberals and NDP. David Lewis (general comments). 1974 federal election: Harding loses; extent of backlash due to provincial policies; reaction to loss. Future plans. Participation in 1972 provincial election and reaction to NDP win. Banquet honouring Harding's service to the C.C.F./NDP (1974). Involvement on Universities Council of B.C. Humorous anecdotes: Thomas Uphill. TRACK 2: Humorous anecdotes (cont'd): Thomas Uphill; Leo Nimsick and the steelworkers; incident while campaigning. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0040 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Attorney General Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-21 SUMMARY: Attorney General Garde Gardom on the Family Relation Act.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0041 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-21 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the Ekhardt Commission on Election Reform.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0042 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Health minister Bob McClelland RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-27 SUMMARY: Health Minister Bob McClelland on amendments to the Heroin Treatment Act.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0043 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP leader Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-28 SUMMARY: NDP leader Dave Barrett on his economic mission to Europe, the results of the Legislative session, and the Heroin Treatment Act.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0044 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-06 SUMMARY: Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy on settlement of the "Princess Marguerite" [strike?], one -day shut down, and maximum tourism statistics.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0045 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Attorney General Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-07 SUMMARY: Attorney General Garde Gardom announces a task force on Motor Vehicle laws.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0046 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): BC Hydro chairman Robert Bonner RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: BC Hydro chairman Robert Bonner on pressurized, fluidized bed combustion [for] coal-fired power generation.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0063 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Sam Bawlf ; Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-12 SUMMARY: Bawlf and Bennett on new ferries; Bawlf on wolf control.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0064 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-18 SUMMARY: Rafe Mair on alcohol moderation programme.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0065 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-20 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett speaks to the 1978 Social Credit convention.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0066 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-03 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on Terrace emergency.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0067 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Grace McCarthy ; [Alex?] Fraser RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-06 SUMMARY: McCarthy and Fraser on Terrace floods.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0068 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Grace McCarthy (Capital Comment) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-11 SUMMARY: Audio recording of a television broadcast. Grace McCarthy calls Dianne Hartwick a "nice little girl' on the CHEK-TV program "Capital Comment".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0069 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-17 SUMMARY: Hugh Curtis on federal budget, bus lines sales, regional district review.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0070 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-20 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett on the Royal Commission report on the British Columbia Railway.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0071 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-23 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the Royal Commission report on the British Columbia Railway.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0072 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-02 SUMMARY: Premier Bennett on his return from a constitutional conference.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0073 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Vic Stephens RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-28 SUMMARY: Vic Stephens says that the British Columbia Railway should be sold.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0032 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Municipal Affairs minister Hugh Curtis RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-02 SUMMARY: Municipal Affairs minister Hugh Curtis on the Urban Transit Authority Act.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0033 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Corporal Phil Jamieson (BC Federation of Peace Officers) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-05 SUMMARY: Corporal Phil Jamieson, BC Federation of Peace Officers regarding the Heroin Treatment Act.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0034 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Finance Minister Evan Wolfe ; NDP finance critic Dave Stupich ; Vic Stephens RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-07 SUMMARY: Reaction to California property tax initiative from Finance Minister Evan Wolfe, NDP Finance critic Dave Stupich, and Tory leader Vic Stephens.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0035 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Liberal leader Gordon Gibson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-07 SUMMARY: Reaction to California property tax initiative from Liberal leader Gordon Gibson.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0036 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP Municipal Affairs critic Charles Barber RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-08 SUMMARY: NDP Municipal Affairs critic Charles Barber on the Urban Transit Act, Bill 19.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0037 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Mines minister Jim Chabot RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-09 SUMMARY: Mines minister Jim Chabot on the 1978 Coal Amendment.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0038 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Agriculture minister Jim Hewitt RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-14 SUMMARY: Agriculture minister Jim Hewitt says Panco Poultry is now officially for sale.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0039 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill King ; Dave Barrett ; Dennis Cocke ; Norm Levi ; Rosemary Brown. RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-20 SUMMARY: Reaction to Ekhardt Commission report on electoral boundaries, from NDP house leader Bill King and party leader Dave Barrett, MLAs Dennis Cocke, Norm Levi and Rosemary Brown.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett on CKOV open line radio show SUMMARY: David Barrett -- NDP leader, Leader of the Opposition, and former Premier of British Columbia (1972-1975) -- discusses issues and politics on an open line radio show originating at CKOV Kelowna.;

The item is a video documentary containing a profile of Robert M. Strachan, former leader of the CCF/NDP in BC, leader of the opposition, and cabinet minister in BC's first NDP government.

The item is a video recording of a New Democratic Party convention in 1978 showing Senior Socialists Mrs. Ruth Johnson, and the Hon. Leo Nimsick (former NDP Minister of Mines).

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0116 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-18 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett on F.I.R.A.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0117 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett : Maclean's magazine interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-22 SUMMARY: MacLean's magazine interview with Premier Bill Bennett.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0118 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett : Maclean's magazine interview (cont;d) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-22 SUMMARY: MacLean's magazine interview with Premier Bill Bennett (continued from T3860:0118).; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0119 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-25 SUMMARY: Bill Bennett on the Unity Task Force report.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0120 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-26 SUMMARY: Rafe Mair on allegations he interfered with the Rentalsman's office.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0121 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Walter Davidson ; Bill King RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-30 SUMMARY: Walter Davidson and Bill King on Ombudsman appointment.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0122 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Grace McCarthy RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-31 SUMMARY: Grace McCarthy writes to business leaders so they will hire '"welfare bums". [sic];

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0216 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-05 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett on "all kinds of stuff" [various items].; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0217 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Finance bills debate RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-19 SUMMARY: Finance bills debate.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0218 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP MLA Colin Gabelman RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-19 SUMMARY: NDP MLA Colin Gabelmann on Alert Bay inquiry.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0219 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Politicians not morons : reaction to David Suzuki statement, McGeer RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-19 SUMMARY: "Politicians not morons": Pat McGeer reaction to David Suzuki statement.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0220 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lorne Nicolson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-21 SUMMARY: Lorne Nicolson on BC Hydro, and others [who?] won't let bill pass.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0221 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-22 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett returns from Ottawa.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0222 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett ; Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-22 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier's news conference upon his return from meeting Joe Clark. TRACK 2: Bill Vander Zalm.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0223 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-27 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett travelling to Mideast.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0090 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Ellen McKay ; Jack Kelly ; Glen Mitchell ; Ellen McKay RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Ellen MacKay and Jack Kelly. TRACK 2: Dirty tricks tapes: Glen Mitchell and Ellen MacKay.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0091 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Evan Wolfe RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Evan Wolfe say they will definitely stay within 5% guideline.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0092 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Evan Wolfe (on "Webster!", January 1979) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01 SUMMARY: Audio recording of a television broadcast. Evan Wolfe on "Webster!" (BCTV), January 1979.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0093 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Fraser ; Gardom ; Williams ; Hewitt ; Ellsworth RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Fraser, Gardom, Williams, Hewitt. TRACK 2: Ellsworth got fired. (On the "Princess Marguerite" and "Queen of Prince Rupert").; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0094 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hewitt ; Nicholson ; Crombie RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Hewitt "every common market"; Nicolson on BCRIC scam; Crombie -- heroin. TRACK 2: Crombie --Indians-heroin, 25 Jul 1979.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0095 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis ; Jack Volrich RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Hugh Curtis and Jack Volrich on Transpo BC Fair bid.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0096 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bob McClelland RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: McClelland on Heroin Treatment Act court decision.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0097 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Mayor Mike Young ; Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Mayor Mike Young on the job; Rafe Mair on oil refinery.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0098 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1979 review RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: 1979 review; Mimi Robertson, Newsradio, 6:40 at 2:37 minutes.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0208 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Mike Parker of Tacoma ; Elwood Veitch RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mike Parker of Tacoma on the "Princess Marguerite". TRACK 2: Elwood Veitch wants a recount.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0209 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Highways minister Alex Fraser RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-16 SUMMARY: [Alex?] Fraser "on a bunch" [of topics] -- freeway in Vancouver; ferry; "Queen of Surrey".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0210 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-17 SUMMARY: Rafe Mair on Japanese fish investments.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0211 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm ; Hugh Curtis RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-17 SUMMARY: Bill Vander Zalm on business tax; Hugh Curtis on elections act.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0212 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett and Dave Barrett on Clark win RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-23 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett and NDP leader Dave Barrett on Joe Clark's federal election win.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0213 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-23 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett's news conference regarding the federal election. TRACK 2: News conference about BCRIC.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0214 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-25 SUMMARY: Garde Gardom on third report of the Coordinated Law Enforcement Unit (CLEU).; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0215 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hewitt RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-28 SUMMARY: James Hewitt on nukes, gas, and natural gas.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0181 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: Cranbrook (B.C.), 1979-04-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Man #1 and Dave Barrett in Cranbrook. TRACK 2: Barrett -- question period in Cranbrook.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0182 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: Cranbrook (B.C.), 1979-04-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dave Barrett: Cranbrook news conference. TRACK 2: Dave Barrett: Genelle-Trail news conference.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0183 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: Cranbrook (B.C.), 1979-04-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dave Barrett speaks to Cranbrook meeting. TRACK 2: Bennett in Cranbrook, followed by a half-hour question period.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0184 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett in Nelson RECORDED: Nelson (B.C.), 1979-04-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dave Barrett in Nelson. TRACK 2: Barrett answers questions in Nelson.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0185 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett : Genelle-Trail and 70 Mile RECORDED: 70 Mile House (B.C.), 1979-04-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dave Barrett at Genelle-Trail. TRACK 2: Barrett at 70 Mile [House?].; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0186 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett in Nelson and Grand Forks RECORDED: Nelson (B.C.), 1979-04-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dave Barrett in Nelson. TRACK 2: Barrett in Nelson and Grand Forks.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0187 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett in Penticton, Nelson, and Grand Forks RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dave Barrett in Penticton. TRACK 2: [Barrett speaks to?] Doukhobors in Grand Forks; Barrett in Midway.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0188 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1979-04-28 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's speech to I.C.A. [Intercultural Association?], Victoria.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0189 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett in Penticton and Keremeos RECORDED: Penticton (B.C.), 1979-04-28 & 29 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dave Barrett in Penticton. TRACK 2: Barrett in Penticton; Barrett in Keremeos, 1979-04-29.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0190 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: Port Alberni (B.C.), 1979-04-30 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett in Port Alberni.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0191 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett in Port Alberni and Victoria RECORDED: Port Alberni (B.C.), 1979-04-30 & 05-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Bennett in Port Alberni. TRACK 2: Bennett in Port Alberni. Bennett in Victoria, 1979-05-01.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0170 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett in Summerland and at Little Mountain nomination meeting RECORDED: Summerland (B.C.), 1979-04-19 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett in Summerland. Then Bennett speaks at the Little Mountain nominating meeting; Grace McCarthy and Evan Wolfe speak briefly.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0171 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett's Little Mountain speech (conclusion) ; cheque presentation in Rossland RECORDED: Rossland (B.C.), 1979-04-19 SUMMARY: End of Premier Bill Bennett's Little Mountain speech. Cheque presentation in Rossland.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0172 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: Vernon (B.C.), 1979-04-19 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett at public meeting in Vernon.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0173 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: Kelowna (B.C.), 1979-04-19 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett in Kelowna.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0174 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lyle Kahl : nomination meeting RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-19 SUMMARY: Lyle Kahl nominating meeting.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0175 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: Kamloops (B.C.), 1979-04-22 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett in Kamloops.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0176 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: Trail (B.C.), 1979-04-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett speaks in Trail and is heckled. He introduced by Cesare Maniago and Nancy Greene.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0177 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: Campbell River (B.C.), 1979-04-23 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett speaks in Campbell River. TRACK 2: More of Bennett in Campbell River.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0178 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett after Trail meeting ; Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett speaks to heckler after Trail meeting. Bennett is interviewed on radio station CFCP Courtenay. TRACK 2: Dave Barrett on the BCTV program "Webster!"; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0179 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: Kimberley (B.C.), 1979-04-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dave Barrett speaks to the Association of Professional Engineers regarding the Alaska rail link. TRACK 2: More of Barrett on the rail link. Barrett in Kimberley.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0180 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: Prince Rupert (B.C.), 1979-04-25 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett in Prince Rupert.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0224 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview, ombudsman news conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-04 SUMMARY: Interview; Ombudsman news conference.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0225 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-05 SUMMARY: Jack Davis on BC exporting more electricity to the U.S.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0226 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): BC Federation of Agriculture president Pat Hibbert RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-06 SUMMARY: BC Federation of Agriculture president Pat Hibbert says that the cost of food and beef will jump by 20 to 100 percent.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0227 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Phillips RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-11 SUMMARY: Don Phillips on British Columbia Railway spur line agreement.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0228 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pat McGeer RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-12 SUMMARY: Pat McGeer on coal to gas conversion.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0229 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hewitt RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-13 SUMMARY: Jim Hewitt on natural gas price increase.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0230 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): ICBC discrimination act RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-18 SUMMARY: ICBC discrimination act.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0231 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bob McClelland RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-18 SUMMARY: Pat McGeer on BC lagging in professional training. [Refers to Victoria Times, 1979-07-17.]; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0232 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-26 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on salary increase.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0233 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett booted out of legislature ; Grace McCarthy responds RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-30 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett "booted out" of the Legislature; Grace McCarthy responds.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0234 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-31 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the first sitting of the 32nd Parliament.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0262 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-02 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's speech to the 1979 BC Social Credit convention.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0263 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bernie Smith ; Ron Price (Socred convention, 1979) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-03 SUMMARY: Bernie Smith and Ron Price at the BC Social Credit convention, 1979.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0264 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-05 SUMMARY: Bill Vander Zalm announces U.T.A. deal.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0265 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-07 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on Quebec white paper.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0266 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-09 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett on police and political interference re: "dirty tricks".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0267 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Mitchell RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-15 SUMMARY: [Glen?] Mitchell on "dirty tricks" -- lawsuit, reprimand and Lenko.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0268 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-21 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett -- back from holiday.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0269 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett ; Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-23 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett and Dave Barrett on cabinet changes.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0270 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): New cabinet ministers RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-23 SUMMARY: New cabinet ministers.;

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Webster comments about campaign funds and elections act report by BCTV. Interviews David Barrett leader of the NDP about the campaign fund scandal, election law, and Social Credit Government. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day's guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Otto Lang, Minister of Transport, and the grain trade-ships waiting in Howe Sound. Task force on; train cars; CPR; rapeseed; trade relations with China. An interview with Dave Barrett, leader of the NDP, about leaked Federal documents; Ed Broadbent and MacMillan Bloedel; Premier Bill Bennett's government; foreign take-overs; Crowsnest Industries taken over by Shell Oil; coal deposits; forestry; oil; the Salmo Forest; Louisiana Pacific; MK Canada; Alco Mining; Remida Resources; British Petroleum; Northwood Properties; Weyerhaeuser; the I.W.A; F.I.R.; Foreign Investment Review Agency (FIRA); and BC Government; the 50-60% Canadian-owned Royal Dutch Shell Canada take-over. Associate producer, Linda Dutka, talks about the next day’s guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Brian Coxford interviews a woman about allegations that the Vancouver City Police failed to assist her, due to shift change. Coxford also interviews Bob Stewart, Deputy Chief, Vancouver Police, about the allegations. In the studio, Webster comments on the allegations and actions of police. Interview with Dave Stupich, MLA Nanaimo, (NDP), about the "Lettergate Scandal"; land freeze; BC Land Commission; Agricultural Land Reserve; 626 acres of Langley land removed from the land freeze and zoned as industrial land. E.L.U.C Kelowna; cattle range-land. Interview with task force member Paul Manning about BC Place Stadium development; multi-purpose facilities; covered stadiums; the PNE, retractable roof; costs; discusses various stadiums visited, the Pontiac fabric dome, Kingdome in Seattle, Kansas City stadiums, New Orleans, Minneapolis, and Texas. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day's guests.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0107 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Evan Wolfe ; Vander Zalm ; Fleming RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Wolfe: local governments told to cut spending. TRACK 2: Vander Zalm and Fleming: extra on Wolfe's statement.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0108 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-05 SUMMARY: Hugh Curtis on lottery funds.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0109 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1979-01-05 SUMMARY: More from Premier Bennett in Victoria.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0110 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Phil Jamieson ; Dick Vogel RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-08 SUMMARY: Phil Jamieson on Dick Vogel; Dick Vogel on Phil Jamieson.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0111 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Vic Stephens ; Gordon Gibson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-10 SUMMARY: Vic Stephens on poll; Gordon Gibson on Mac-Blo takeovers.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0112 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP reaction to BCRIC shares ; Charles Barber RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-11 SUMMARY: NDP reaction to BCRIC shares; Charles Barber.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0113 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Vic Stephens ; Charles Barber RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-12 SUMMARY: Vic Stephens and Charles Barber regarding BCRIC exemption for filing prospectus.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0114 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pat McGeer ; Williams RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-16 SUMMARY: McGeer on engineering examination failures, Williams on Essential Services Act.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0115 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-16 SUMMARY: W.R. Bennett news conference on proposed CPI takeover of MacMillan Bloedel.;