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The item is a documentary film from ca. 1931, originally on three separate reels. "The first two reels establish the importance of crossing different strains of wheat to create hardier and better strains, but there is nothing about British Columbia. Reel Three however, after showing the harvesting and threshing of grain on the prairies, moves to scenes of grain handling and shipping at the Port of Vancouver. [Long shot] grain elevator, Vancouver and closer shots of same. Pan across harbour to ship being loaded. Many good shots of terminal loading and storage facilities. Ship at wharf: "Dalveen". Excellent shots of ship being loaded, the facilities, and men working on the ship and docks." (Colin Browne)

The item is a film news reel from 1939 of the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada and the United States. "The Castle Films production of the entire visit is [black and white] and is about 360 feet long. The sections filmed in British Columbia show the Royal Hudson pulling into Vancouver (with a good shot of the engine and tender); the Guard of Honour in Vancouver; the arrival and departure of the King and Queen; the arrival and departure of the King and Queen at Vancouver City Hall; and the arrival of the King and Queen at the Parliament Buildings, Victoria, and the inspection of the Honour Guard by King George. The BC Dept. of Agriculture footage is on colour stock and is 140 feet long. Scenes include: the yellow convertible and the King and Queen's limousine driving through the crowds on Government Street in Victoria. Victoria City Hall. Crowds at the Parliament Buildings. Three nurses beneath a sign reading 'First Aid Post.' Highlanders and veterans marching down the street. Tumultuous crowds massed at Parliament Buildings, soldiers, etc." (Colin Browne)