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Amateur film. "B&W: H.M.S. "Apollo" in Vancouver Harbour. S.S. "Empress of Japan" in Vancouver Harbour. Train at Seton Lake. Fraser Highway. Highlining in the woods. Malahat Drive. Roses at Butchart Gardens. Thompson River. Oliver. Kalamalka Lake. Hospital at Tranquille. Dr. Kingsley Terry. COLOUR: Bridge River. Mt. Halcyon. Upper Arrow Lake. Trail. Elk Falls. Logging camp at Campbell River in 1937." (Colin Browne)

The item is a print of a promotional film from 1974, apparently produced for continuous screenings in a B.C. Hydro display at the Pacific National Exhibition. It contains an overview of BC Hydro efforts to meet the growing demand for electrical power. Includes footage of: construction at the Peace River project and Mica dam powerhouse; public beaches on Arrow reservoir; ecological projects such as Creston wildfowl sanctuary and Meadow Creek spawning channel; overland and undersea transmission lines; Kootenay Canal dam site and Burrard Thermal station. Much of the same footage appears in "Power and People".

This series contains transcripts of hearings before the Minister of Lands and Forests and the Cabinet regarding the application of Celgar Ltd. for a Forest Management Licence (1952) in the Arrow Lakes.

Lands granted to the Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway, July 22-Aug. 4, 1897.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05-14 SUMMARY: Bernard Jowett recalls his early years in Edgewood. He came from England to Winnipeg in 1906, constructed buildings, then joined his two brothers in Edgewood. He discusses social life, fruit farming, wildlife, his family's ranch "Sherwood", and construction of Edgewood's first buildings.

SUMMARY: In this program, Mr. and Mrs Walter Johnstone talk about their travels and experiences in the Arrow Lakes region of B.C.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05-13 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Ben Switzer recalls his early years in Arrowhead, Galena Bay and Comaplix. He journeyed from Ontario to Arrowhead in 1905, and discusses the region, the people and the town including the Kaley brothers, Ed Machechern, Harry Johnston, Russell Evans, sports days, log burling and races. He continues with recollections of Comaplix, Beaton, the Mundy Lumber Company, Bowman Lumber Company, Arrow Lumber Company, and Ludgate Lumber Company. He discusses his position as yard boss and his relations with other employees, and the East Indians. [TRACK 2: blank.]

The sub-series consists of oral history interviews recorded in the Kootenay Lake region and mainly dealing with the history of that region from the 1830s to the 1960s, as well as the history of some communities in the Arrow Lakes and East Kootenay regions.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05 or 08-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: William Mosley came with his family from England to Fernie in 1906. In August of 1908, they were preparing to move to Burton when a fire started in Fernie and eventually destroyed the town. Mr. Mosley recounts his family's evacuation and the events of that day. He recalls early years at Burton, construction of the family cabin, the lack of employment, work on government roads, winter logging, social life and other farmers. He mentions some local characters: Mr. Dickson, a Swedish sailor; Patty Shea, "Wild Bill", and the Irish family of Marquis Daley.

TRACK 2: William Mosley lived in Burton from 1908 to 1925. This track continues his recollections of early residents: Joe Crow, Joe Louis, the Hall brothers, McCormicks, the Middlemass brothers, Uncle Joe Porter, Lance Porter, Sam Reid, Marshall brothers, the Burton family, Victor Joseph, Old Lady Gayford (Mrs. MacDougall), and Lord LaSalles.

RECORDED: Grand Forks (B.C.), 1982-05-31 SUMMARY: Mr. Scheer came to Canada and worked as a labourer as he learned to speak English. He worked at the Trail smelter for many years, and was also secretary for the Grand Forks Hospital.;

CALL NUMBER: T0435:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Blanche Jordan-Williams came to Sicamous, B.C., from Michigan in 1891 to stay with her uncle, Soames Appleby. She married Mr. Frederick W. Jordan, a storeowner, and they moved to Nakusp in 1892. She recalls early Nakusp as a railway construction camp that was busy, rough and noisy. She mentions some townspeople: Jake Sirsun, Mr. Fauquier, Dr. Williamson and Mr. Mara, M.P., a business associate of her husband.

TRACK 2: Continues with early Nakusp, new buildings, development following the departure of the construction camp, the wharf, railway station, hotels, Frank Bourne, the women of the town; Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Madden, Mrs. Muirhead and Mrs. MacDougall. She mentions her husband's business and his knowledge of Chinook. Nakusp's shipping industry, including ship captains, shipyards, sawmills, and mining industries are discussed. She and her husband journey back to Sicamous for the birth of her first child, and the family remained in Nakusp until 1911, when Blanche took charge of the family ranch in Fire Valley near Edgewood. She mentions the Government Survey party and her brother-in-law, George Jordan's first sight of Fire Valley.

CALL NUMBER: T0435:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05-16 SUMMARY: This tape continues with recollections of Fire Valley (Inonoaklin Valley) and the pre-emption of 160 acres -- later 320 acres. Two Jordan brothers worked the family ranch and later they employed Dutch settlers, until Blanche took charge in 1911. She discusses Edgewood, the town site, stores, industry, the hotel she owned and operated, W.J. Banting, and Mrs. Williams.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05-17 SUMMARY: J. Stanley Crowell recalls his early years at Nakusp, BC. He was born in Nova Scotia, traveled to Winnipeg, and settled in Nakusp in 1907. The tape begins with readings of his poetry. Recollections of early settlers, his work as a carpenter, blacksmith, and undertaker, stores in the town, Chinese settlers, land purchases, preachers and remittance men are all discussed.

CALL NUMBER: T0344:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05-21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Eugene Leveque's family came from Winnipeg to Alberta and, in 1904, to Revelstoke. He recalls early Revelstoke including its red light district, local miners, hotels, the lumber industry, the railroad, and picnicking with his family. By 1908 they had moved to Comaplix, a sawmill town established in 1892; he describes growing up in this "company town". He describes nearby settlements with different nationalities: Japanese, Italians, Swedes, Norwegians, American, Doukhobors and Welshmen; hotels; Russ Evans; and railroads. He recalls women in the town, "Old Fan", Molly Brown, sports teams, the school building and the teachers, church services, Billy Gerard, the Blaney family, Dog Salmon, winter stories and wildlife.

TRACK 2: He continues with his childhood memories of Comaplix. His family moved to Nakusp in 1911. Mr. Leveque played a cornet in the local band and participated in many community events including the opening of the railroad from Kaslo to Nakusp on July 1, 1915; Sam Henry's large funeral ceremony; and Christmas events. He has many recollections of the local dramatic society, its many varied productions, the Bolger family, and Tom Abriel and his opera hall. Other early townspeople included: F.W. Jordan, Lyle McDougall and Mrs. Moffat.

CALL NUMBER: T0344:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05-21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: This tape continues with recollections of: Mrs. Moffat, the "Hot Springs", Doctor Laval, remittance men, Mr. Hudson, Harry Hughes, Captain Forsland, S.S. "Bonnington", World War One, Mr. Grady, Halcyon Hot Springs, Burton, Mineral City, Nels de Mars and "Daddy Redfern". Mr. Leveque relates the history of newspaper publishing in the area, including: Bobby Barrett who started the "Arrow; Lakes Advocate", later owned by Tom Abriel; Jim Greer ran the "Leasor"; Colonel Lowery, "who was quite a writer" ran the "Kaslo Claim", later the "New Denver Ledge", "Kaslo Reclaimed", the "Kootenaian Float" and the "Greenwood Ledge". He also talks about the MacDougall trial and the newspaper coverage by Colonel Lowery. [TRACK 2: blank.]

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Lance Porter originally came to Sandon to visit a friend's brother in 1895 and stayed to reside in the Burton area. This tape is filled with many recollections, reminiscences and anecdotes about the early community and people of the Burton area. Mr. Porter had a variety of experiences working in the mines and woods, and he relates stories about these experiences. He recalls Burton residents and settlers including MacDonald, Hudson, and Demers.

TRACK 2: The interview continues with Lance Porter's reminiscences, including mine stories that include Mineral City and New Glasgow. He worked for a time surveying timber in the Big Bend area, and Revelstoke. He speaks of his diary "The Gospel According To Moods", his relations with ministers of various congregations, religious discussions and his study for the ministry. There are many humorous recollections of people, events and wildlife included in this interview.

PERIOD COVERED: ;1907-;-;[no date] RECORDED: Robson (B.C.), 1965-02-13 or 14 SUMMARY: Harold Foxlee recalls early days and people in Robson and vicinity.;

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Leslie Miller recalls early years around 1907 at Robson and later Nakusp. He worked on his fruit farm in Robson for about six years, and owned the first motor boat on the lake. He discusses playing cricket and football in Nakusp and worked in the mill. He later worked in real estate, and was a notary public in Nakusp. Mrs. Hermina H. Miller (nee Funcke) came from Holland to Nakusp in 1908 at the age of fourteen with her family. Mrs. Miller recalls early farm stories, early recollections of Nakusp in 1910 including: sawmills, shipyards and hotels, local people: the Jordan family, Mrs. Moffat and Sam Henry. She discusses changes that occurred in the community following the Kettle Valley Railway. Mrs. Ida Hopp came from Holland to Nakusp, with her family after they suffered financial difficulties. They farmed at Box Lake and Ida took a job looking after the Jordan children. She relates impressions of Nakusp, the lumber mill, mining, transportation, Sam Henry, and Mrs. Moffat. [TRACK 2: blank.]

PERIOD COVERED: ;1907-;-;[no date] RECORDED: Kinnaird (B.C.), 1964-11-18 SUMMARY: Owen Wheeler recalls early days and people in Castlegar and vicinity.;

PERIOD COVERED: 1909-1960 RECORDED: Robson (B.C.), 1983-10-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Biographical information; schooled in Nelson; moved to Castlegar in 1922; father started Waldie's sawmill in 1910; looking for business opportunity; brought Edward Lumber Company in 1909; five to ten other sawmills in the district; money came from the Queen Mine in Salmo; $175,000; immigrants and single people worked mill; Doukhobor labour during WWII; market in Prairies, but began to ship to Eastern Canada and the US; white pine in high demand; team tugs "Elco I" and "Elco II" used on lakes; George Hale built "Elco I"; "Elco II" built by A.S. Blonden; Allan Woodrow demolished the "Elco II" with dynamite; Waldie as assistant manager for his father; brothers jobs; 1930 was a good year; sold 12 million board feet to Cominco; 1931 a bad year; 1932 worked two or three days per week; crew of about 100, 75% of which were Doukhobor; Castlegar started to grow around 1936; waterworks started; Robson Fruit Farm; brick factory; Brilliant burned; no union until 1946; no input from men; 1934 was a little better; stumpage cheap and government easy to get along with; cut to 8 hour day in the 1930s; wages cut; workers had gardens; WWII bailed them out; lumber sold for Commonwealth Air Training bases; price controls until 1946 or 1947; late 1950s were money making years; reasons for selling to Celgar; IWA strike in 1946. TRACK 2: 1946 IWA strike; company attitude toward unions; OBU no effects; WWII lumber shortage; two shifts started in 1948; Celgar built new mill; worked at Celgar until 1958; Swedish immigration to the Kootenays; land in the district sold as fruit land; 1948 Robson Packing House packed 50,000 boxes.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1964-09-14 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Page explains how she came to Rossland in 1895, and she offers her first impressions of and anecdotes about Rossland. Mr. Page came to Rossland in 1904 to work in the mines. [TRACK 2: blank.]

RECORDED: Rossland (B.C.), 1981-06-01 SUMMARY: The story of a housewife who raised a large family at Rossland, BC. Gives an idea of living in the early 1900s.;

RECORDED: Rossland (B.C.), 1982-06-04 SUMMARY: Mrs. Latoria was born and eduated in England, and apprenticed as a photographer. She came to Canada in 1927, lived on a farm in Paterson from 1930 to 1958, and then moved to Rossland.;