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Pattullo Bridge opening, 1937

The item is an audio recording of a live radio broadcast by CJOR Vancouver from the site of the Pattullo Bridge, New Westminster, B.C., on the occasion of its official opening, November 15, 1937. CJOR radio announcers describe the opening festivities. Speakers include: J.A. Collins of the Fraser Bridge Company; Hon. A. Wells Gray, Minister of Lands; A.S. Gentles of the Dominion Bridge Company; Hon. F.M. MacPherson, Minister of Public Works; Hon. T.D. Pattullo, Premier of British Columbia.

Vancouver Symphony, 1947-10-19 : part 1 and 2

SUMMARY: Broadcast portion (last half) of the second concert of the Vancouver Symphony's fall/winter season, in the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver. The orchestra, with resident conductor Jacques Singer and guest; soloist Jan Cherniavsky, perform Piano Concerto no. 3 by Beethoven.;

Vancouver Symphony, 1948-10-10 : parts 1-4

CALL NUMBER: SD0241:0003 SUMMARY: Broadcast portion (opening half) of the first concert of the Vancouver Symphony's fall/winter season, at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver. SIDE 1 [part 1]: Conducted by Jacques Singer, the VSO perform;s an orchestral arrangement of the Cantata and Fugue in B Minor by J.S. Bach. SIDE 2 [part 3]: [continues from SD0241:0004 side 1] Last part of 2nd movement and beginning of 3rd movement of Symphony N;o. 5 by Beethoven.;

CALL NUMBER: SD0241:0004 SUMMARY: SIDE 1 [part 2]: The Egmont Overture by Beethoven, followed by 1st movement and beginning part of 2nd movement of Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven. [continued on SD0241:0003 side 3]. SIDE 2 [part 4]: [con;tinues from SD0241:0003 side 1] Last part of 3rd movement of Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven. Announcement of next concert broadcast.;

Battle of the Fraser : [parts 2, 3 & 4]

SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Documentary radio reports on the Fraser River flood and "Operation Overflow". Following end credits, an unidentified male announcer describes his experiences during flood control-relief actio;n, using recording equipment at CHWK Chilliwack. TRACK 2: Dorwin Baird reporting from Chilliwack, 1948-06-04, on flood conditions.;

Vancouver Symphony pops, 1949-10-18 : [parts 1 and 3 of 4]

SUMMARY: Parts 1 and 3 of the broadcast portion of a symphony pops concert, sponsored by B.A. Oil Co. SIDE 1 [part 1]: The VSO performs Swedish Rhapsody by Alphonse (sp?) and an unidentified piece. SIDE 2 [p;art 3]: Continuation of Pops concert. La Gianconda Ballet Suite; Roman Carnival Overture by Berlioz. Announcement of next pops concert broadcast.;

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