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The item is a microfiche copy of a thesis by Gillian Margaret Weiss titled "As Women and as Citizens: Clubwomen in Vancouver, 1910-1928." viii, 322 p: figs., tables. Thesis (Ph.D.) University of British Columbia, 1983. Vita. Bibliography: pages 295-312.

Assignments for the benefit of creditors.

The file consists of video coverage of the Associated Country Women of the World 17th triennial conference, Vancouver, Canada. Overall view of conference activities, June 21-27, 1983, with narration and speakers.

The fonds consists of four amateur films shot in North Vancouver and Vancouver by Austin J. Alexander and members of the Vancouver Cine 8 Club.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Strathcona neighbourhood : Hogan's Alley PERIOD COVERED: 1933-1960 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1977-06-23 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Austin Phillips on Hogan's Alley in the 1930s: prices of food and drink; Buddy White; Lungo, the King; Scat Inn; the Bengara hotel; Park Lane; musicians in bootleg joints; upper class patrons; a killing in Hogan's Alley; bumming in the Alley; dislike of informers; a robbery in the Alley; gambling; the two Macaroni Joes. TRACK 2: Attitude of police and mayors Taylor and McGeer to activities in the Alley. Joe Celone. Mrs. Pryor and her chicken inn. Mama Alexander and her piano player. His own work as a musician. Appearance of Hogan's Alley. Prostitutes. How Phillips was robbed and took revenge. Mrs. Pryor and "Maggie". Phillips sings 2 blues songs. (End of interview)

The series consists of "Down Memory Lane" and "The Experiences of a Little Girl" autobiographical accounts by E.M. Leonard (Mrs. E.M. Fulmer) describing her early childhood in Salmon Arm, nurses' training at the Queen Victoria Hospital in Revelstoke and work at Shaughnessy Hospital in Vancouver. It also includes "The Story of John F. Leonard" by M. Fulmer, an account of her brother's life, a composer of operettas for Vancouver schools. Letters patent and items advertising E.M. Leonard's Peristaltic Therapeutic Apparatus.

RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), [date unknown] SUMMARY: Interviews with Aldermen Harry Rankin and Doug Little on bad language at City Hall.;

Children's program. Boys are given a tour of Vancouver Fire Department fire hall and shown facilities, fire trucks and fire fighting equipment; Indian story about a raven, adapted by Joan Pearce and illustrated by Ruth Nickell.

Children's program. Four boys visit HMCS "Fraser", where an officer explains aspects of the ship's bridge, armaments, galley and wheelhouse. Barney Potts shows fireman's hat and horn. Boy's are introduced to balloon flight at the Pacific National Exhibition.

Television commercials. Expo '86 promotional spots on the "invite the world" theme. First two include aerial views of B.C. natural scenery, of Vancouver, fireworks, graphics. Third promotional spot includes aerials of B.C. scenery and Vancouver, plus welcoming speech by Premier W. R. Bennett.

CALL NUMBER: T1335:0001
RECORDED: [England], 1964-03-17
SUMMARY: TRACK 1: B.C. Hilliam emigrated to Canada in 1911. He recalls his early years in Canada, including playing the piano for a cinema in Fernie; his arrival in North Vancouver; his position as news editor at the North Vancouver Express newspaper; and impressions of George Morden and civic politicians. TRACK 2: B.C. Hilliam continues with his recollections about living and working in North Vancouver; newspaper personalities; Noel Robinson; and the visit of the Duke of Connaught. He reminisces about his involvement with local amateur productions; "The Queries"; topical revues including; "1963"; "Lottie"; "On the Capilano Road"; "Belle of Burrard" and "Here's a Ho, Vancouver". He recalls teaching voice and piano; composing; and the start of a touring troupe he called "The Canadian Follies".

CALL NUMBER: T1335:0002
RECORDED: [England], 1964-03-17
SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Hilliam continues with recollections about performers in his touring troupe; composing for a set of poems by Pauline Johnson; "Here's a Ho, Vancouver" and "Autumn's Orchestra". He talks about his wife and family; life in North Vancouver; World War I; comrades; the Sixth Field Company; the company song "We are Canadian Engineers..."; memories of his career; "Flotsam and Jetsam"; radio; television; music halls; concerts; tours; J. Francis Bursill; local Vancouver characters; early musical shows and compositions and Pauline Johnson. TRACK 2: Mr. Hilliam talks about Francis Bursill ;and his Vancouver pageants; E.V. Young; "Theatre Under the Stars"; and his career.

CALL NUMBER: T1335:0003
RECORDED: [location unknown], 1964-03-17
SUMMARY: TRACK 1: B.C. Hilliam begins this tape singing "Lottie"; "The Capilano Road"; "Knocking the K out of Kaiser". He continues with recollections about early theatre in Vancouver; "The Queries"; "We are; the Canadian Engineers"; "Little Lady Icicle"; Pauline Johnson; the production of "The Belle of Burrard"; Lonsdale Theatre performances; musical home evenings; war songs and background information for his songs. TRACK 2: Mr. Hilliam continues by recalling the background of "The Capilano Road"; "The Boulevard"; reminiscences about living in North Vancouver; and his position with the newspaper.

Promotional. Preview of Expo 86, presenting footage of Vancouver, the Expo site, and the Expo Centre celebration. Also includes comments from Premier W.R. Bennett, Jim Pattison, Commissioner Patrick Reid, and visitors. Sound track includes narration with theme song, "Something's Happening Here", sung by Lisa Dalbello.

The item is a composite film print from 1962. It depicts coverage of a BC Lions game in Vancouver.

The item is a VHS video copy of a promotional film from 1984. It outlines plans for the BC Pavilion at Expo '86. It is a video version of a slide/tape presentation.

Promotional video. Plans and exhibits for the B.C. Pavilion at Expo '86.

Promotional video. Advertisement for post-Expo 86 sale of exhibit items, including: Expo Ernie, Zargon, Rainbow War costume, Air Plaza, Marine Plaza, UN mural and Animatronics.

The item consists of a promotional video created by JEM Productions in 1983 for the Government of British Columbia. It contains a presentation about future development on the north shore of False Creek in Vancouver, the site of Expo '86.

Promotional film. Presentation about future development on the north shore of False Creek in Vancouver, the site of Expo '86.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0081 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Agriculture minister Cyril Shelford RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Agriculture minister Cyril Shelford on $100 million for the Prince Rupert grain port, etc.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0082 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Alex Fraser ; Grace McCarthy ; other MLAs RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Alex Fraser on condition of the "Princess Marguerite"; Grace McCarthy on Pier BC, child abuse; other MLAs on industry; employment; Delta police force, natural gas exports; BC Family Relations Act, etc;.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0083 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett in Merritt in Kamloops ; also Tom Waterland RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dave Barrett in Merritt; also Tom Waterland. TRACK 2: Barrett [at?] Kamloops oil refinery, 1979-04-21.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0084 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Charles Barber RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Charles Barber on BCRIC-Pemberton letter.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0085 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett ; Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Barrett on proposed television debate with the Premier; Bennett answers questions. [ca. 20 minutes] [TRACK 2: blank.]; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0086 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Bennett on Petrocan takeover of Westcoast Transmission.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0087 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Bennett on Vancouver stadium.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0088 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett ; Al Passarell RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Bill Bennett and Al Passarell (Atlin).; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0089 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dirty tricks question and answer period RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Dirty tricks -- question and answer period.;

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: T3860:0055 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-01 SUMMARY: Hugh Curtis on changes to seniors' rent subsidies (i.e., the SAFER program).; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0056 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Sam Bawlf RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-12 SUMMARY: Sam Bawlf questioned on drugs.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0057 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Sam Bawlf RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-13 SUMMARY: Sam Bawlf's final press conference.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0058 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Federal Northern and Indian Affairs Minister Hugh Faulkner RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-25 SUMMARY: Federal Indian and Northern Affairs Minister Hugh Faulkner on federal/provincial parks policy.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0059 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Economic Development minister Don Phillips RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-25 SUMMARY: Economic development minister Don Phillips releases a letter to the federal government regarding the Vancouver trade and convention centre.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0060 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Human Resources minister Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-26 SUMMARY: Human Resources minister Bill Vander Zalm on the future of the Surrey emergency shelter.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0061 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Federal Northern and Indian Affairs minister Hugh Faulkner RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-26 SUMMARY: Indian and Northern Affairs minister Hugh Faulkner press conference following a conference on national parks policy.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0062 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Environment Minister Jim Neilsen RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-27 SUMMARY: Environment Minister Jim Neilsen announces a public inquiry into uranium mining standards.;

The item consists of a promotional video produced by JEM Productions for the Government of British Columbia in 1983. In it, the Hon. Stephen Rogers and the Hon. Claude Richmond discuss the tourism potential of B.C. Place and Expo '86.

Item consists of a mount of one group portrait of more than 100 women. Photograph is adhered to corrugated cardboard with an unknown adhesive. "B.C. Women Liberal Association, Convention Hotel Georgia April 7th 1953, Vancouver, B.C." and Sunday's Photos, Vancouver, B.C." are captioned on the photograph. As part of the photograph, a 1.3 cm white border frames the image.

Promotional film. Slide/tape presentation on Expo 86.

The item is a VHS video of a promotional film from 1985. It is a slide/tape presentation on Expo '86. It is the 1985 version of "Something's happening here."

Unedited footage. Provincial executive meeting at BCGEU headquarters, Burnaby. Shots of newspaper clipping on BCGEU history. Production of "Beautiful British Columbia" magazine. Recreational activities and Vancouver Sea Festival, filmed using split "fly-eye" lens.

The item is a travelogue film print. Shows scenery and attractions of British Columbia, including resorts, sports and historical spots in Victoria and Vancouver, as well as scenes from the Cariboo, the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver Island and the Kootenays.