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CALL NUMBER: T4397:0001 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1992-03-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Brief description of Holmes' family background, including clerical career of father, the Reverend George Hedley Holmes (later Archdeacon), who served in Alberta and northern Saskatchewan. Steps by which Arthur became a clergyman and his decision to move to BC. Condition of the "West Coast Mission" on west coast of Vancouver Island: vicarage a 2 room shack, no utilities; no minister previous 7 years. Account of founding of Anglican Church on west coast in 1913. Comments about ship, "Princess Maquinna", which provided means for clergy to get around. Description of Tofino church, St. Columba. Churchyard rhododendrons a major attraction for visitors. TRACK 2: Condition of the mission in 1949 when Reverend Arthur Holmes arrived. Holmes revives a travelling motion picture business to raise money for mission. Services held in Port Renfrew, nearby logging camps, Bamfield, Ucluelet, Sarita River, Kildonan, Ucluelet, Tofino, Tahsis, Zeballos. Bamfield an attractive stop. Comparison of Shantymen, Roman Catholic church and United Church on west coast. Holmes establishes a presence in more distant communities. Story of unusual funeral service for deceased Sikh. Religious background of parishioners. Anglican services sometimes informal. Today, United and Anglican churches alternate serving "the charge of Tofino and Ucluelet" every two years. Early travel between Ucluelet and Tofino. A rector's duties. In 1949 many baptisms due to absence of clergyman for 7 years. Some unusual funerals. CALL NUMBER: T4397:0002 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1992-03-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Holmes recounts experiences as member of hospital board, including inadvertently getting caught up in Tofino-Ucluelet rivalry over a temporary replacement for burnt down Tofino hospital. Account of building new church at Ucluelet with donations from suppliers, parishioners, boat and ship owners. Origins of church name, "St. Aidan's-on-the-Hill". Services in other communities held in halls, private homes. Holmes' personal relations with Tofino and Ucluelet very good today; Holmes to donate his family library to churches in both towns. TRACK 2: Description of corner-stone laying for new Ucluelet church and of later consecration. Uses of church basement. Names of some loyal parishioners in Ucluelet. Core of ex-Newfoundlanders strong supporters. Dedicated parishioner, "Ted" E.A. Welland, superintends construction of Ucluelet church. Diocese head office seem not very interested in west coast. New Tofino rectory building. Good relations with Ucluelet RC priest, Father Carney. Description of eccentric Tofino parishioner, George Maltby. Comments about loyal Tofino parishioners Mrs. Alma Sloman and Mrs. Benny Arnet. Schedule of "Princess Maquinna" determined date of visits to other communities. Travel on the Maquinna. Maquinna was seaworthy. Comments on evacuation of Japanese. Holmes left mission due to marital difficulties. Discussion of Holmes' achievements. Visits to west coast in recent years. Method of reporting to Victoria. Types of church records prepared by minister. Origin of films shot by Holmes and used in mission work. Telephone service at Ucluelet in early 1950s.

RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), [1991?] SUMMARY: In an interview with Fran Gundry, Madge Wolfenden discusses her career as a librarian and archivist at the Provincial Library and Provincial Archives of British Columbia. Madge Wolfenden Hamilton (1893-1992) worked at PABC from 1914 to 1954. She was Acting Provincial Archivist from 1942 to 1945, and Assistant Provincial Archivist when she retired in 1954. The interview begins with a discussion of her schooling in Victoria, B.C., her higher education, and her apprenticeship at the Victoria Public Library and the University of California, Berkeley.

In an interview with Eric Gee, retired radio producer Ray Whitehouse discusses his career with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, especially at CBC Vancouver.

In an interview with Eric Gee, Vancouver actor Ernie Prentice discusses his career on radio and the stage.

RECORDED: Oliver (B.C.), 1987-11-16 & 17 SUMMARY: John Perry describes the contents of his photographic negatives and albums while reviewing them with the interviewers. He discusses his photography and his life on the west coast of Vancouver Island, ca. 1922-1960.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1986-07-15 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Brief account of grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Allen), living in Kootenays and Prince Rupert. Very brief account of Lorraine's father, J.A. Edwards. CKMO staff and programs, ca. 1943. Jack Carbutt, CKMO announcer. Making of private recordings for Lorraine's wedding. CFJC Kamloops, 1944. Beginnings of CKPG Prince George with Cecil Elphicke, 1945-46; staff and their duties; improvised quarters. TRACK 2: Difficulty finding accommodations in Prince George. Selling advertising for CKPG. Support from listeners. Value of public service announcements to outlying areas. News announcer Keith DeWitt. Shift work. Anecdotes about announcing. Discussion of programming (local editorials, commentaries, music) and program schedule. As a CBC affiliate, station went full time. Descriptions of local programs. Jack Carbutt and another staffer purchased a disc recording machine; charged CKPG for broadcast recordings; also made private recordings for customers. Making home recordings to send to family. CKPG's contribution to the Prince George area. [End of interview.]

CALL NUMBER: T4257:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): CJOR Radio (part 1) RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1986-07-30 SUMMARY: Mr. Erdman's education and training in electronics. Becomes radio ham. Home recording equipment and practice. Bing Crosby collection. CJOR programming in 1956. Earlier CJOR programming; use of local talent. CJOR management changes, 1964-65: Art Chandler, Pat Burns, Peter Kosich, John Donaldson. Benefits to CJOR of the CBC's Dominion network. Profits re-invested in "muzak" station and first cable television operation in 1951.

CALL NUMBER: T4257:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): CJOR Radio (part 2) RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1986-07-30 SUMMARY: Description of cable television operation. Disc recording at CJOR. Discussion on the use of recordings in broadcasting. Quantity of recording. Survival of discs. Source of discs. Cutting techniques. Durability of discs.

CALL NUMBER: T4257:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): CJOR Radio (part 3) RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1986-07-30 SUMMARY: Editing problems with discs. Playback durability. Use of tape recordings in broadcasting. Advantages and disadvantages of discs over tapes. Cartridges. Shortage of discs during World War II. Loss of signal when dubbing from disc to disc. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T4207:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Political life of Arthur Ash (part 1) RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1985-06-14 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Arthur Ash, a life-long Liberal, outlines his early political career in Ottawa, serving on City Council, joining the Twentieth Century Young Liberals Association, and assisting in campaign to elect Mitchell Hepburn government. Discussion of recent Ontario election. Reasons for moving to B.C. Saanich by-election 1948. 1949 general election results. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T4207:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Political life of Arthur Ash (part 2) RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1985-06-14 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Arthur Ash discusses the disintegration of Coalition government and success of W.A.C. Bennett. He saw W.A.C. Bennett as an opportunist. Ash and many Liberals favour governing without the Conservatives but Boss Johnson refuses. Gordon Wismer. Regrets about destruction of B.C. Liberal Party. [TRACK 2: blank; end of interview]

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Mrs. Iverson remembers Port Essington RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1984-01-19 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Iverson recalls aspects of Port Essington including her summer visit there in 1917. Information about the Noble family and their residence in Port Essington. Also Reverend Pearse, Methodist church and school. Social life. [TRACK 2: blank.]

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hilda Cecil Collins RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1984-05-08 SUMMARY: In an interview with Indiana Matters, Hilda Collins discusses her life, her career as a governess, pioneering on Vancouver Island in 1913, family life, and women's societies.;

CALL NUMBER: T3958:0001 RECORDED: Yellow Point (B.C.), 1982-04-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Story of an encounter with a hibernating bear assisted by Mr. Rodgers, the 'live-bear' catcher. Mr. Rodgers douses burning dynamite in his soup. Burnaby during Mr. Hill's childhood was heavil;y forested, with many bears. Mr. Hill tells two bear stories. "I thought that to be a man you had to kill a bear". Comments about his father and uncle Claude. Description of surveying ca. 1912. Mr. Hill operated and maintained uncle's yacht. The attractions of Yellow Point. Beer drinking custom of Mr. Hill and Ron Friend. TRACK 2: After experience of WW I, Mr. Hill no longer wanted to harm wildlife. Doubts about whether hummingbird feeder was good for hummingbirds. Mr. Hill cares for abandoned fawns. Befriends animals. Story of deer raised by Mr. Hill, named Beverly. Salvaging of a mallard duck later develops into a problem with the numerous offspring.

CALL NUMBER: T3958:0002 RECORDED: Yellow Point (B.C.), 1982-04-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Successful gyppo contract enables Mr. Hill to buy Yellow Point acreage. Gyppo crew earns bonus. Mr. Hill later meets contractor and learns he could have received double fee. Mr. Hill's reverence for trees. Lodge built around arbutus trees. Description of log structure of lodge and building method. During '30s Depression, Mr. Hill and partner Alan Smith and families become self-sufficient.; From first day, resort could not keep up with customers. Some early management problems. Solves water problem. TRACK 2: Log structure over-under saddling. Flooring cut to match log walls, used flat ;grain fir. "Fir as good as oak when properly seasoned". Used locomotive springs to give play, a compromise for bridge players and dancers. Several designs incorporated in fireplace designs. High ranking Trinidad official prefers staying at lodge. Fireplace constructed by muscle power: Mr. Hill assisted by female staff member. Fireplace composed of large sandstone slabs which had to be dried out slowly to prevent cracking. A near disaster. Recollections of Uncle Claude, boat story. Communicating with deceased Uncle Claude.

CALL NUMBER: T3958:0003 RECORDED: Yellow Point (B.C.), 1982-05 & 06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: (May 30, 1982) Tape begins with a few minutes recording of the sounds of the lodge from the lounge. Gerry Hill then describes hand logging experiences after WW I. Logs used for lodge from Hall Mt., were hand-barked to preserve cambium layer. Mr. Hill invented devices to help in construction. Stages of construction. "Penthouse" added later. Explanation of lodge plan, choice of site, use of; scale model. Architectural advice of Dr. Scott. Naturalist / illustrator Alan Brooke impressed with view from lodge. Yellow Point attracts wide range of guests. TRACK 2: (Barbara McDonnell has recording session with Eye Hinton in lounge -- June 27, 1982) Eve first visited Yellow Point in 1939, cost was $25.00 a week. Horses at resort. Uniqueness of Yellow Point. Eve's cottage. Eve drives 1900 miles every July. Recollections of some Yellow Point guests. (5 minutes blank). Guests in 1950s included many young people but today more money permits travel abroad. Attractions of seafood. (5 minutes ;blank). Treasure hunts, pranks. Joan Biddle swims from Yellow Point to Chemainus. (Gathering in penthouse of friends of Yellow Point). Discussion of Gerry's daughter Lesley's childhood activities and ;of lodge hostess Ros (Rosilyn Wilkinson). Interjections of unidentified voices.

CALL NUMBER: T3958:0004 RECORDED: Yellow Point (B.C.), 1982-06-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: (recorded in penthouse with friends of Yellow Point) Gerry Hill tells of Brother XII, his skills and the objectives of his colony on De Courcy Island. Maude and Alma, disciples. Origins of sk;ull. Buried gold. Brother XII's powers. Court cases. Gerry Hill and Ron Friend talk about the Brother XII movie. Last years of Brother XII. Later occurrences on De Courcy Island: fortune hunters, attitude of Nanaimo Yacht club members who wanted De Courcy Island. (Dinner bell).

CALL NUMBER: T3958:0005 RECORDED: Yellow Point (B.C.), 1984 SUMMARY: Recording of Gerry Hill's 90th birthday party. Note: T3958:0005 is recorded on Side 2 of T3958:0004.

CALL NUMBER: T4158:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Jack Short RECORDED: Saanich (B.C.), 1984-08-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack recounts how he entered broadcasting. Hired as salesman for CKMO. Initially sold contra accounts before developed sales techniques. Spent cold evenings at CKMO where he learned about broadcasting. Jack's earlier vaudeville and entertaining experience. Initiates race announcements, later develops re-creations with sound effects. TRACK 2: Race broadcasts, first in Canada, a big hit. Expands race broadcasts and inaugurated first live race broadcasts. Broadcast Willows Park races for CFCT Victoria. Jack's popularity helps to sell advertising. Developed other programs including boxing, basketball, emcee'd dances. Did skits on CKMO's "Skyrakers" amateur variety show. Jack owes his success to his "gift of the gab". Recollections of talented broadcasters: Leo Nicholson, Dick Diespecker, Don Forbes, Gerry Wilmot, Alan Young. Jack also did TV programs. Always on commission, was financially successful. Long term clients. Ray Mackness. CKMO operated on 50 watts to save money, yet sometimes picked up over seas. CALL NUMBER: T4158:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Jack Short RECORDED: Saanich (B.C.), 1984-08-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: CKMO competitive due to people like Billy Browne, an "air salesman", who had a popular program of music and poetry. CKMO a "front" for Sprott school. Other radio talents: Ray Peters, Fred Bass. Home Oil Sunday Night Concert with "Kelvin Winter and His Orchestra". Uncle Billy Hassell a showman. Earle Kelly has most intensely listened to newscast. CKMO transmitter on top floor of Bekin building, requiring operator to climb stairs on weekends when elevators not working. Reflections on 1930s Depression. Race audiences a cross section. Reasons why Jack changed to CJOR. TRACK 2: On commission with CJOR. CKMO had no recording equipment during '30s. Wire recording of Jack receiving honorary chieftain-ship from Squamish chiefs, ca. 1955. CJOR put in disc cutter, ca. 1940. Races recorded live for later broadcasting. Jack had thousands of discs of race broadcasts but given to junk man. Replayed race broadcasts later with betting contest. CJOR use of Dominion network programs led to demise of local talent and feel. Some present day local talent. Recalls CJOR's Radio Theatre across street from studio (Howe St). Further recollections of Earle Kelly. Jack's experience in vaudeville and with dance band taught him showmanship which was useful for radio career. Did many types of programming: Jack Short Quiz Show from Orpheum, plus others, including benefit shows.

CALL NUMBER: T4143:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): An artist's training RECORDED: [location unknown], 1984-05-10 & 24 SUMMARY: Jean Gow describes background: born in Aldershot, England, 1903; father an M.D. (later with Canadian Army Medical Corps); came to Victoria 1910; attended St. Margaret's School; attended Royal Drawing ;Society classes in Bournemoth, England; art training in Victoria; lessons with Miss Kitto; art instruction at St. Margaret's School; always wanted to be an illustrator. Discussion of Royal Drawing Soc;iety program and training. Why she wanted to be an illustrator. Returned from England (art school) ca. 1926. Taught night school art in Victoria, 1920s; taught applied art and design; taught Carmichae;l silversmiths. "The Esquimalt Group" of artists. Had studio in Victoria, 1923, with Faith Fell. Describes spring "fete" at Pemberton's "Mount Joy" house. More on the Esquimalt Group, 1924-1929.; CALL NUMBER: T4143:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Life of Jean Donald Gow (part 1) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1984-05-10 & 24 SUMMARY: More on Esquimalt Group. Bertram Digby Robinson described. Robinson's pictures and their unusual exhibition. Attitudes towards the arts, ca 1920s. Robinson's "Little House Behind the Hedge". B.D. Robi;nson was a private secretary at Yarrows shipyard, Esquimalt. Gow's first encounter with the Esquimalt Group. A typical Sunday session of Esquimalt Group. Role of Archibald Fairbairn in the group; Hele;n Streatfield also a member. "Philosophy" of group. The group followed no school. Gow exhibited with B.C. Society of Artists. The group not influenced by Group of Seven. Anecdote about Emily Carr and ;the Island Arts and Crafts Society: Gow's painting hung behind tea room door at Island Arts and Crafts Society exhibition. Attitude of Esquimalt Group to the IAC Society whom they refer to as the "Scr;ambled Egg Society".; CALL NUMBER: T4143:0003 - 0006 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1984-05-10 & 24 SUMMARY: [No content summaries are available for these four tapes.];

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jean Donald Gow : discussion of 1920s sketchbook [MS-3346.3] RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1984-05-10 & 24 SUMMARY: Jean Donald Gow discuses her life and art.

CALL NUMBER: T4150:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early broadcast recordings RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1984-06-21 SUMMARY: Description of early recording equipment of CKWX, 1936 and 1940. 33 1/3 rpm for professional work, 78 rpm for complimentary copies. Disc labels used. Description of counsel board. Purpose of outside lines. Attraction of dance broadcasts. Rule against broadcast of recordings 7:30 pm to 10 pm due to pressure from record companies. Explanation why many surviving discs have blank side. Reasons for recording 1) commercials to be distributed and samples for customers. Few commercials survive as only short runs (e.g.. one-week promotion). CALL NUMBER: T4150:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early broadcast recordings RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1984-06-21 SUMMARY: 1) (cont'd) Types of commercials. 2) Political ads. 3) Celebrities. 4) Important events. 5) Musical performances for auditions and to improve performance (e.g.. Mart Kenny). 6) Dramatic presentations very few except Union Oil wanted to hear one before sponsoring. Also Fletcher Markle. Drama not recorded because actors and broadcasters were trained in live performance, and there was no market for recorded versions. Reasons why some recordings survived. Operators used blank side of out dated ads ("scraps") for favourite records from station library. Sometimes due to pride of announcer for program he did, would save. CALL NUMBER: T4150:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early broadcast recordings RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1984-06-21 SUMMARY: Commercial ads lifeblood of radio. Evolution of private radio after WW II. Instead of diverse programming, became known for one type such as playing "westerns". CKNW develops mass appeal. CBC "aloof" with no financial worries and best equipment. CBC provided what private radio could not: "high brow" stuff. Disc replaced by tapes, ca. 1960, but an overlap period until tapes became reliable.

PERIOD COVERED: ;1930;-;1982 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983-05-05 SUMMARY: A talk given by Gwladys Downes to open the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's exhibition, "Max Maynard: Landscape as Metaphor", 03-May-1983.;

CALL NUMBER: T4077:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Bernard Atkins RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983-06-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Atkins discusses: childhood in England; moving to Victoria; first interest in photography and first photographic assignment; going up to Alaska to make film on Alaska Highway, 1949; boss Clarence Ferris; work in hard-to-get-to parts of the province; first two films, "Look to the North" and "Land of Tomorrow"; work for civil service, Tourism and Travel Bureau for B.C. government. TRACK 2: More on development of the Peace River and Alaska Highway region. Describes what life was like in the north of B.C. in the '40s and '50s. Lack of funds in Travel and Tourism Bureau. Dealing with Phil Gaglardi at Department of Highways: agreed to make some films for that department. Films on industrial industries. Resignation of Clarence Ferris. Discussion of "Men, Mountains and the Challenge;". Film about Island highway and film about totem poles. CALL NUMBER: T4077:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Bernard Atkins RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983-06-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Further discussion on "The Silent Ones". Going up to the Queen Charlottes with Wilson Duff and others from UBC. Bringing back the totem poles to UBC and the Royal B.C. Museum. Good relationship with Bill Reid and Kelly Duncan. Got along well with Mungo Martin, the Native carver. Feud between Chief Thunderbird and Mungo Martin. Atkins' last film was "Valley of the Swans," about Kootenay Flats being drained. Discusses "Kootenay Lake Holiday" and "Highway Sixteen". Dick Colby and Clarence Ferris anecdote. Describes working conditions at the Ministry of Trade and Industry and his relationship with Ferris. [TRACK 2: blank.]

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Max Maynard Reception RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983-05-06 SUMMARY: Fredelle Maynard and Frederick Brand recall Canadian painter Max Maynard.;

CALL NUMBER: T4044:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1983-02-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses: family background; father's work as school inspector in India; Anglo-Indian upbringing in Calcutta and England; memories of prep school and schooldays at Oundle; recollections of Oundle School headmaster, F.W. Sanderson and assessment of Sanderson's international reputation as educator; studies at Cambridge University; decision to settle on Vancouver Island; chicken ranching at Errington; interlude as harvester on prairies, 1926; teaching experiences at Shawnigan Lake Boys' School (SLS), 1927-29; impressions of SLS founder, C.W. Lonsdale. TRACK 2: Discusses: recollections of SLS and Lonsdale (cont'd); reasons for continuing studies at Victoria College and UBC, 1931-33; anecdotes and reminiscences of Walter Gage, G.G. Sedgewick, Gordon Shrum, Freddy Wood, and other contrasts between UBC and Cambridge; decision to open private school at Qualicum Beach, 1935; early difficulties attendant upon building and locating school; philosophy and educational ideals of Qualicum College (QC) inspired by Oundle and Sanderson. Assistance received from brother, G.H. Knight, and A.D. Muskett, Victoria schoolmaster, in establishing QC. CALL NUMBER: T4044:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1983-02-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses: philosophy of Qualicum College (cont'd); first students and characteristics, family background of other students; attitudes of local community towards QC; recruiting campaigns to increase enrollment; curriculum of QC and daily routine; importance of organized games in school life; importance of discipline on boys and folly of modern permissive views of education; description of specially-made birch cane used in QC. TRACK 2: Discusses: origins and significance of school traditions, uniforms, school motto, song, prefectorial system, etc; value of school cadet corps; humorous; recollections of staff members and student pranks; contacts with Fairbridge Farm School, Duncan, and relations between QC and other private schools in B.C.; relationship with provincial Department of Education; hopes for science labs and other school facilities; reasons for closing school in 1970; reflections on career as scholar, sportsman and educationalist. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T4079:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Senator W.J. Macdonald and Armadale (part 1) PERIOD COVERED: 1851-ca. 1945 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983-07-19 SUMMARY: Mrs. Patricia Keir discusses her forebears, especially Senator W.J. Macdonald and her father Gavin Hamilton Burns. Discussion of the family home, "Armadale", and its social scene. Comments on Emily Carr.

CALL NUMBER: T4079:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Senator W.J. Macdonald and Armadale (part 2) PERIOD COVERED: ca. 1913-ca. 1945 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983-07-19 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. Keir discusses purchase of paintings from Emily Carr. The demise of Armadale, ca. 1913-1945. [TRACK 2: blank; end of interview.]

CALL NUMBER: T4077:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Bernard Atkins RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983-07-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on early family life in London and his father's background. Father was a photographer, both in England and in Victoria. Father's studio on Pandora Street. Travelling on a boat with his brothers and 87 other children to Canada during WW II. Warm welcome from Canadians across the country. First impressions of Victoria. Schools attended. Living with Major Wilson in Gordon Head. Camera club at Brentwood. Parents coming out to Victoria after the war. Buying a 1928 model A roadster. TRACK 2: Getting first job with Clarence Ferris through connection of his father. Describes working for the ministry, and the people he met there, Dick Colby, Gar Lunney. Anecdotes about Gar Lunney and his ability to attract girls. Anecdote about Bill Currie, the commissioner of the travel bureau. Ed Rowebottom, the deputy minister. Anecdotes about Dick Colby. Describes Wilf Gray, Peter Elkington, Lew Parry. CALL NUMBER: T4077:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Bernard Atkins RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983-07-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses individuals in the film/TV business in the 1950s: Lew Parry, Wally Hamilton (Trans-Canada). Relationships with Trans-Canada, Alpha Cine, other government film units (Agriculture, Highways). Working on Beautiful B.C. Magazine: discusses start-up of magazine in 1959, his preference of keeping magazine as a full four-colour production, costliness of magazine, messages from current minister of Travel Bureau, feedback from readership, innovations in printing/production of magazine. Attitude to potential demise of magazine. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T3982:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Phyllis Hill RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1982-07-28 SUMMARY: Interview with Phyllis Hill on the subject of Cape Scott and her childhood there. Discussion of photographs of Cape Scott subjects.

CALL NUMBER: T3982:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Phyllis Hill RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1982-07-28 SUMMARY: Recollections of school days, church, people (including teacher, minister), first and only marriage at Cape Scott, various other people, general store, post office at Fisherman's Bay, Sucharti, Scandinavian influence at Cape Scott. (End of interview)

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Mrs. Joan Gambioli PERIOD COVERED: 1920-1982 RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1982-07-28 SUMMARY: Mrs. Joan Gambioli discusses her early life in West Vancouver and her family background; her education at public schools (physics teacher was James Sinclair, father of Margaret Trudeau); her four years at the Vancouver School of Art; her employment for two years by Vancouver Motion Pictures (Leon Shelly); the development and construction of Diamond Head Chalet by the Brandvold brothers, Ottar (later her husband) and Emil (see interview with Susan Leslie, T3726:0001-0004), and herself; their relationship with the Garibaldi Park Board, 1945-53; the operation of the Queen Charlotte Airline hostel at Garibaldi Lake; the relationship with the Parks Branch of the Dept. of Lands & Forests, 1948-58; the purchase of the chalet by the government in 1958; her sculpture career, and the effect of the Vancouver International Stone Sculpture Symposium on her personal life. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T3881:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Background and early interest in Social Credit RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-09-23 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Murray describes Prince Rupert in the 1920s and '30s: boardwalks for streets, no improvements due to Depressions; then WW II influx of 22,000 U.S. military, so highway built. Social life in 1930s: indoor sports prominent; Chinese restaurants; Native Indians numerous during fishing season; Japanese residents. Discusses federal government policy to establish schools on reserves. Mr. Murray describes his own education and work in fish plants during summer. Fishing industry in 1930s. Local Liberal Association and patronage. Mr. Murray outlines RCN career in WW II. Coalition government as a response to rise of C.C.F., but not appropriate due to internal quarrels. TRACK 2: W.A.C. Bennett crosses floor due to Coalition problems and Health Insurance mess. 1952 election upset due to dissatisfaction with Coalition government. Murray impressed with energy of Social Credit minority government. Art Murray was builder of local Social Credit Party- he was an attractive personality. Social Credit had no bloc vote. Prince Rupert not easy to win because of strong unions which support C.C.F. Long discussion about why new parties form. Social Credit organization approaches Mr. Murray because he was well-known through work in Legion, hotel business and sports- he had broad appeal. Veteran's associations were a focus of social life in community. Former C.C.F. MLA, Bill Brett, a well-known Legion member. CALL NUMBER: T3881:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early days as the MLA for Prince Rupert in Socred government RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-10-21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Murray discusses: importance of political candidates being well-known; appeal of C.C.F.; geographic description of Prince Rupert constituency. Transportation was major requirement and highway construction was highest priority of W.A.C. Bennett's government. Efforts of "Hallelujah Chorus for Highway 16". Roads built on Queen Charlotte Islands and cannery road. Growth of coastal surface traffic. Pressure from U.S. Kelsey Bay ferry link. Prince Rupert incorporated into Alaska run. Digby Island airport and ferry service. Restoration of winter services on B.C. Ferry. "Gateway to Alaska;" success. TRACK 2: Little freight on ferries. Murray works to promote Rupert as second Pacific port. Provincial government provides infrastructure. Thoughts about B.C. government taking over CN trackage from Prince George. Port development spurred by pressure from Prairie grain growers and Japanese coal interests. Lessens impact on Lower Mainland. Prince Rupert lacks flat land for industry. Chamber of Commerce attitude towards politics. Social Credit achievements on transportation, education. Disappointed at loss of regional college to Terrace. Regional hospital built in Prince Rupert. CALL NUMBER: T3881:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): MLA for Prince Rupert: dealing with Natives, canneries, health care RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-10-29 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Description of problems due to discriminatory liquor laws regarding Native Indians. Riot in summer 1958. Liquor laws eventually change but time is required for people to develop a respect for alcohol. Federal Indian Act applied unevenly: Skidegate an example of an advanced Native community. Murray disapproves of different status for Natives: he encouraged integrating Natives into provincial school system. Health service extended to communities along with better transportation. TRACK 2: Regional hospital provides higher levels of care. Closing of small canneries inevitable. Murray smoothes way for start of Port Simpson cannery. Discussion of Indian participation in politics: influence of band councils, bloc voting, distrust. Effect of First Citizens Fund. Discussion of MLA salary and expenses, often paid out of own pocket. Importance of knowing senior government officials in order to serve constituents. MLA position was a part-time job "in name only", rather year round responsibility. Today more attractive job due to better support. Improvements under Socreds and NDP. Howard Harding an "excellent government agent". CALL NUMBER: T3881:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): MLA for Prince Rupert: discussion of job of MLA and defeat in 1972 PERIOD COVERED: [no date]-1972 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-12-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Murray recalls "hairy" flying trip to Klemtu. Observations on changing expectations of constituents. Opinion of whether or not MLA should be a full time job. Constituency Association helps with campaign expenses. Art Murray provided effective leadership. Description of campaign style, main stops, use of media. Socred Association was broadly based, many union members supported Murray's candidacy. Leaders of unions most strong supporters of C.C.F. TRACK 2: Governments must be prepared to act for what it perceives to be the public good. Some labour legislation fought by organized labour. Discussion of circumstances of resignation of Art Murray in 1969. Socred Association has many new members. NDP Association very dedicated. Liberal machine wanes. NDP today appeals to white collar employees. Mr. Murray foresees two-party system in Canada. 1972 defeat part of province-wide trend. No personal animosities. NDP has strong organization. Organization is increasingly important to electoral success. CALL NUMBER: T3881:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): MLA for Prince Rupert: Speaker of the House, 1964-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1963-1972 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1982-01-14 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Murray about to leave public life when 1963 election called. Subsequently asked by W.A.C. Bennett to be Speaker. Murray only MLA with experience as helped Shantz, and on good terms with Opposition. Main role of Speaker to keep order. Clerks-of-House are backbone but preparation necessary. Able to foresee procedural issues. Impartiality cannot be over-stressed. B.C. an adversary system. Difficult to demonstrate impartiality because Speaker belongs to a party. Agreed with Strachan on need for Hansard. 1970 Hansard step in right direction but could have had more latitude. Question period; keeps government on toes. Not Speaker's role to initiate changes. W.A.C. Bennett not favourable to Hansard, but Opposition successful in tactics- New Westminster session. Best debaters: Ken Kiernan, Bob Bonner, Ran Harding, Bob Strachan, Cyril Shelford. Frustrated as Speaker, not being able to speak out. Sessions not longer though budget grows. Administration not difficult, comptroller assists money needs. Commonwealth conventions and Speakers conferences worthwhile. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T3998:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Steve Brodie RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1982-11-05 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Robert "Steve" Brodie comments on protest marches during the Depression, including the Vancouver Post Office sit-down. 500 single unemployed travelled to Victoria on June 19, 1938. Recruiting extra Provincial Police to handle protest. Possibilities of action by single unemployed in Victoria at time of the Vancouver Post Office eviction. Reasons for Vancouver Post Office eviction of June 19, 1938. Communist Party of Canada and Post Office sitdowners. Relationship of Brodie to Communist Party. Infiltration of single unemployed by RCMP. Brodie's view of the law and the sitdowners. Brodie and Col. Hill, Sunday morning June 19, 1938. Single unemployed travelling to Victoria via Nanaimo. Victoria soup kitchen and abandoned hotels. Possible attempt to occupy Empress Hotel. Single unemployed move to Beacon Hill Park, then back to hotels. Philosophy of opposing bureaucracy. Thoughts on poverty. "Robin Hoodism" and the Communist Party. Anti-war feelings of the 1930s and the Bolshevik Revolution. "Class" in Canada. TRACK 2: Sitdowners after moving back to hotels. Colin Cameron's part in the settlement. Firefighting by the single unemployed. Christmas money earned by firefighting. Sabotage on the fireline. Attorney General Wismer's reaction. Newspaper views of the incident. Hutchinson and the Regina Riot (Detective Miller's death). Saskatoon Riot and Inspector Sampson. Civil service towns and single unemployed. Women's emergency committee. Dr. Mitchell and his wife. Business community appeals to Ottawa for works program. Doctors admit fake birth (death) certificates. Bridge River incident and birth fatality. Warden Owen of Oakalla jail. Police Chief Anderson of Kamloops and sick man.

CALL NUMBER: T3998:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Steve Brodie RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1982-11-05 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Steve Brodie discusses the Vancouver law court procedure and the unemployed. Victoria police and the unemployed. Vancouver police expert in Communism. Vancouver lawyer, Adam Smith-Johnson. Trial of men after the Post Office eviction. Provincial rights of travelling unemployed. Scam on railway tickets. Agreement for single unemployed not to return to B.C. for a year. Smith Johnson again. Comments on: Rev. Bob Matheson, Rev. Clem Davis, Rev. Andy Roddan, and Harold Winch and the Art Gallery eviction. Brodie's theory of the cure for unemployment. Brodie and Bishop Sexton. Dean Whitlow preaching against the unemployed. Radio on the prairie -- church services. TRACK 2: Radio church services. Church aid and attitude to the unemployed. Archbishop Duke (R.C.). Comments by Duke, Roddan, and McIntyre and the reaction of the unemployed. Brodie's orange sweater. Single unemployed women. Block committees. Stealing milk for the baby. Evictions and block committee help. Story of Scottish lady's eviction and result. Single unemployed women. Failure to organise single unemployed women. Accusations of boy and girl found in a boxcar. Frozen transients in boxcar. Brodie's theories of economics and unemployment. Administration of Royal Twenty Cent-ers.

CALL NUMBER: T3833:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The Government Travel Bureau and filmmaking PERIOD COVERED: 1929-1976 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-04-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Summary of career, 1929-76. Move from Dept. of Public Works to Government Travel Bureau, Photographic Branch under Clarence Ferris. Working conditions, salary, hours of work, staff activities. Work sites (offices locations). Staff working attitudes. "The Road Home" (1955) on polio: discusses film. TRACK 2: Educational experience of filmmaking. Staff members, organization, responsibilities in office and out in field. Equipment. Distribution of travel films in market areas. Archival preservation of Government Travel Bureau films. Attitude towards Ron Worley's resignation and assumption of post of deputy minister by self. Projects as deputy minister. Tributes to work by ministers of New Democratic Party and Social Credit governments. Retirement. Public response to government promotional films. CALL NUMBER: T3833:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Government Travel Bureau and filmmaking (part 2) PERIOD COVERED: 1929-1976 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-04-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Distribution of films and public showings by staff. Non-release of film on west coast of Vancouver Island, "West by Nor' West". Bill MacDonald of Travel Bureau: promotional activities in Pacific Northwest and California. "Legend of the West" film. Feedback from public: negative and positive. Impact of television on career and Travel Bureau productions. Public attitude towards the "reality" of film. Story of the Glen Ford fishing film. Story of the U.S. filmmakers accompanied by Colby on successful filmmaking venture. Filmmaking con artists. Clarence Ferris as a person and filmmaker. Travel for filmmaking by car, train and bus. Filmmaking equipment. TRACK 2: Filmmaking equipment. Departure from Dept. of Highways and transfer of their equipment to Travel Bureau. Cameras described. Technological change. Pre- and post- production techniques. Wally Hamilton of Trans Canada Films lab. Films: Kodachrome and Ektachrome. Cameras. Still photography cameras. "Eggs Unlimited" industrial film. "Certified Seed Potatoes" film. "Of Mines and Men" film. "Johnny's Heritage" film on secondary industries. Recreational films: "Tight-lines" (fishing); skiing films by Norm Keziere and Bill Wiley, including "Sounds of Silence"; animal films: "Big Game Holiday" and "Land of the Red Goat"; story of the grizzly bear. First films for Dept. of Highways and Travel Bureau. "The Road Home" film. Lumbering film episode. Concluding statement. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T3825:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The Aragon years (part 1) PERIOD COVERED: 1932-1981 RECORDED: North Vancouver (B.C.), 1981-03-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Reusch discusses background: birth; education; musical experience, Saskatchewan and Vancouver, 1932-1942; radio experience, Alberta and Vancouver, 1942-1948. Formation of Aragon Recordings, 1945, fall, with Reo Thompson, Rea Peverley, and G.C. Peverley. Market for recordings and transcription service for radio stations. First recordings of Scottish bagpipe music performed by William Barrie. Reusch takes over Aragon 1948. Records pressed in Oakland, California. Servicing of equipment. Recording of "My Home by the Fraser", written and sung by Keray Regan (real name Oscar Frederickson). Recording of "Bluebird on my Windowsill" sung by Elizabeth Clarke. Singing style of country & western performers. Financing of Aragon Recordings. Remodelling of space rented at 615 W. Hastings St., 1945. TRACK 2: More on the remodelling of space at 615 W. Hastings St. Working conditions. Canadian Customs office problems with payment of duty on imported Aragon records. Bob De Camillis accordion course on records, ca. 1954-64. Aragon Enterprises Ltd registered as limited company, 1954. Most or all of the master discs destroyed. Aragon Enterprises staff: wife, Dorothea A., and daughter Lynne. Lloyd Stump ran Aragon, ca. 1959-61. Dick Lazenby assistance on and off about ten years. 1952 Reusch bought out other partners. Financing of recording sessions. Royalty arrangements. Union involvement in the music industry. Post-Aragon royalty/distribution arrangement between London Records and Jack Herschorn. CALL NUMBER: T3825:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The Aragon years (part 2) PERIOD COVERED: 1932-1981 RECORDED: North Vancouver (B.C.), 1981-03-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Post-Aragon management by Jack Herschorn (Can-Base Studios and Mushroom Records). Competition from other recording studios: Ambassador; Bill Ward; Harry Kovish; Walter H. Shinnick. Recording techniques: cut two discs at the same time, one master and one for playback. The 45 rpm disc hole story. Competition from Vanatone, early 1950s, had pressing plant. Set up own pressing plant on Burrard St. Male vs. female recording artists, e.g.: Juliette; Lucille Starr; (Mrs. Bob Regan); Petrie Sisters; Gloria Weston (Pat Morgan's wife); Mellow Maids; Anne Little. Arrex = custom records. Story of; Piero Orsatti opera singer of 1912 who made one record in 1955. Outstanding musicians recalled, particularly the Rhythm Pals. Failures that may have been successes discussed. Reusch's musical preferences: did not like country and western. TRACK 2: New recording studio, 1234 W. 6th Ave: planning, design, construction. Distribution part of Aragon sold, 1965. First recordings at 6th Ave. studio: religious recordings. History of Ara-Mac (for Scottish music) label and some of the groups on this label. History of Ark Records (Aragon Kiddies series) by Bob Hutton. Switch from 78 rpms to LPs and 45 rpms. Promotional techniques. London distributorship. Direct-to-disc recording techniques and technology in 6th Ave. studio: all vacuum tubes; sound quality rated high. Disposal of Aragon; reasons for and purchase by Jack Herschorn. CALL NUMBER: T3825:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The Aragon years (part 3) RECORDED: North Vancouver (B.C.), 1981-03-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses: summary of his career; present day (1981) recording activities and Mushroom Records (1234 W. 6th Ave) activities; technological changes in sound recording; never recorded his own musical group. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T3835:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Family life and early manhood PERIOD COVERED: 1913-1938 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-04-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. L.J. Wallace recalls his early life at the William Head Quarantine Station, B.C. Born April 24, 1913. Siblings: Robert, Mary and Jack. Father was Chief Steward at Quarantine Station. Discussion of Wallace's forebears, mainly in the Metchosin area. Family to Victoria in 1916. Father's occupations. Father on Victoria School Board prior to death in 1938. Anecdote about great-great-grandmother, Granny Vine, of Metchosin. Genealogy of wife's (Lois Inata Leeming) family. Married 1942. Discussion of Wallace's siblings. All trained as educators. Active in First Presbyterian (later First United) Church. Church basketball in Victoria in 1920s. Victoria Normal School, 1931-32. Taught at Alberni Indian Residential School, 1933-36. Schooling: Bank Street School, George Jay School, Victoria; High School. TRACK 2: More on Victoria High School in 1920s: Ira Dilworth, Harry Smith, Bill Roper and other teachers. Wallace not a "recreational" reader. Admirer of Rev. Bruce Gray, Rev. W.G. Wilson, Prof. Walter Gage, William T. Straith, Ira Dilworth and Harry Smith. Part-time and summer jobs. Post-secondary education at Victoria College, Victoria Normal School and University of British Columbia. Graduated B.A., 1938 in history and mathematics. Master of Education from University of Washington 1946-47. Victoria College in the early 1930s. UBC, 1936-38. Member of Psi Upsilon fraternity. More on Alberni Indian Residential School.;

CALL NUMBER: T3835:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early teaching career and the Royal Canadian Navy PERIOD COVERED: ca. 1920-1946 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-04-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. L.J. Wallace tells of his parents' education. Father a member of Victoria School Board. Father prominent member of Masons and Orange Lodge. Wallace graduated UBC 1938. Taught at Duncan High School, 1938-41. Involvement with co-curricular activities while at DHS. Joined Navy in 1941. Part-time training at Naden, late 1941. Officer training at Royal Roads, 1942. Active Naval Service, beginning April 1942. Married Lois Leeming, April 1942. More on Royal Roads training. Service on RCN corvette, "Ville de Quebec". TRACK 2: More about the new RCN corvette, "Ville De Quebec". Convoy duty out of Halifax, 1942. Transferred to Fairmiles submarine chasers. Caribbean duty based in Miami, 1943. On staff of King's College, Officer training school, Halifax, 1943-45. Taught navigation and "c;ommand" techniques. Commander of training ship "Charney". V-E Day in Halifax, 1945. Wallace has command of the new training ship, "New Liskeard". VJ Day in Lunenburg, N.S. Discharged from RCN in December 1945 with rank of Lieutenant Commander. University of Washington for M.Ed., starting spring 1946. Began teaching at Victoria High School, September 1946. Daughter Marilyn born 1944.;

CALL NUMBER: T3835:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): World War II and teaching career PERIOD COVERED: 1940-1953 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-04-23 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Lawrence J. Wallace comments on the cooperative spirit displayed in Canada during World War II. Comments on Wallace's family life during the war (short track, about 5 minutes). TRACK 2: Effects of the Depression on the Wallace family. Wallace's father out of work. Comments on the C.C.F. and Social Credit during the 1930s. Wallace briefly a member of the Liberal Party during the late 1940;s. Father was president of Victoria Liberal Association. Taught at Victoria High School, 1946-53. Basketball at VHS. Founding of the Vancouver Island High School Basketball Championship (short track, about 15 minutes).;

CALL NUMBER: T3835:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Teaching career and British Columbia public service PERIOD COVERED: 1946-1967 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-04-23 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Lawrence J. Wallace discusses his career as a teacher at Victoria High School, 1946-53. Wallace the chairman of the project to build Memorial Stadium at VHS. Assistant Director of the summer school for teachers. Unwilling to leave Victoria to become a school administrator. Joins Department of Education as Director of Community Programs Branch, October 1, 1953. Also Director of Adult Education. Wallace's appointment to the Centennial Celebrations Committee in 1955. Ray Williston and Ken Kiernan recommend a Centennial celebration for 1958. No models to follow for the 1958 Centennial. The structure of the Centennial Committee. TRACK 2: More on the structure of the 1958 Centennial Committee. The "matching grants" scheme for community projects. The scheme adopted for the Canadian Centennial in 1967 (short track, about 15 minutes).;

CALL NUMBER: T3835:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): "Mr. Centennial" PERIOD COVERED: 1958-1971 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-05-19 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: L.J. Wallace discusses his work on the B.C. Centennial Committees for the Centennials of 1958, 1966-67 and 1971. Visit of HRH Princess Margaret in 1958. Century Sam. More on the 1958 Centenni;al celebrations. Fort Steele Historic Park. TRACK 2: Wallace's assessment of the lasting significance of the Centennial celebrations. Wallace becomes Deputy Provincial Secretary, 1959. Centennial time capsules. Comments on Hon. W.D. Black. The Royal Tours of 1959, 1966, 1967 and 1971. Story of the British Columbia flag.;
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ALL NUMBER: T3835:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Deputy Provincial Secretary and Deputy to the Premier PERIOD COVERED: 1959-1977 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-05-21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: L.J. Wallace describes major changes during his tenure as Deputy Provincial Secretary, 1959-1977. The British Columbia Civil Defence Program. The B.C. Civil Service Commission and the demise ;of "patronage". Wallace's various government appointments. Replaces George E.P. Jones on the Purchasing Commission, 1965. W.A.C. Bennett invites Wallace to become Deputy Premier. Wallace declines but agrees to become "Deputy to the Premier". TRACK 2: Discusses the change of government, 1972. Receives many job offers after defeat of Social Credit government, 1972. More on the 1972 change of government. Wallace asked by "every major party" to run for office. The working relationship between Wallace and W.D. Black. Wallace took cabinet oath, 1972. Wallace's relationship with cabinet. The NDP as ;a new government, 1972.;

CALL NUMBER: T3835:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Deputy Provincial Secretary and Deputy to W.A.C. Bennett PERIOD COVERED: 1959-1975 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-07-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: L.J. Wallace discusses his working relations with various ministers. After hours and emergency work including tsunami at Port Alberni. Wallace appointed to Purchasing Commission, 1965. Operation of Purchasing Commission. The construction of Heritage Court as a Centennial project in 1967. Delegate to meeting of Colombo Plan, 1969. Peace Arch meeting between Prime Minister Pearson, President Johnson and Premier Bennett. Named to Order of Canada, 1971. More about the provincial elections, 1972 and 1975. TRACK 2: Speculation about W.A.C. Bennett's intentions regarding resignation. Relations between Phil Gaglardi and W.A.C. Bennett. Bennett expected to be succeeded by Leslie Peterson. Succession scenarios. Wallace encouraged to run for public office but declines. Violence incident in ;New Westminster during 1972 cabinet tour. Election night, 1972. W.A.C. Bennett as Leader of the Opposition. W.A.C. Bennett's ideas about his sons in politics. The redistribution commission of 1975.;

CALL NUMBER: T3835:0008 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Agent-General and Deputy Minister to the Premier PERIOD COVERED: 1959-1981 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-07-31 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: L.J. Wallace discusses his role on the Capital Improvement District Commission, 1959-77. Electoral Redistribution Commission, 1975. Change in government, December 22, 1975. Appointed Agent-General in London, 1977. Mandate as Agent-General. Made freeman of the City of London, 1978. Pays tribute to wife and family. Comments on growth of bureaucracy. Victoria High School Centennial, 1976. Becomes Deputy Minister to the Premier, 1980. As Deputy, established "Premier's Ministry". TRACK 2: Comments on his terms as deputy to W.A.C. Bennett and W.R. Bennett. The pressures on a premier. Role ;as an administrator versus policy maker. Role of "advisor". Scheduling for the Premier. Comparisons between W.A.C. Bennett and W.R. Bennett. Wallace's views of public service. Comments on attitudes in; the public service. Feels he and his brothers would have been successful in private life as well as public life. Wallace offered position in federal public service. Summary remarks. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T3847:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Ernie Rose (part 1) PERIOD COVERED: 1916-1953 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-05-21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Born, Killam, Alberta, January 15, 1916. Family background and early years. Interest in radio from father; Morse code practice with father. Move to Vancouver to study for commercial radio operator's license at Sprott-Shaw School, May 1934. Graduates September 1934. Bob Rennie, friend, share job at radio station CKMO owned by school. Rennie sails away on freighter leaving Rose with radio station job. Work experiences at CKMO: rebuilding transmitter at night after 11:30pm signoff. Start of "DX Prowl" program; later "DX Owl Prowl", then "Owl Prowl". Chief engineer for CKMO, ca. 1937. Courtship and marriage, 1939. June 1940, joined CBC radio as engineer-operator. Remained with CBC radio until 1953. Development of interest in TV. Work during WW II with Department of Psychological Warfare recording on discs messages and POW camp orchestras for broadcast to Europe from Sackville, N.S. Extension of CBC radio services using low power rebroadcast transmitters (LPRTs) during WW II. Study of TV engineering after war; use of surplus equipment from Boeing plant in Seattle. Primitive TV receiver constructed from radar equipment. CBUT TV signed on 1953 Vancouver. Post Office sit-in 1938. TRACK 2: Remote broadcasts. Royal Tour broadcasts, 1939. HMS Glory remote broadcasts. Pat Bay, Vancouver Island, broadcasts aboard bomber. Filmmaking experiences: processed movie film at home late 1930s. Tom Whitefoot. Bert Bridgman. Government control of radio during war. News blackouts. Shelling of west coast of Vancouver Island, 1942. Dieppe raid, 1942. War reporting using radio in Europe. Japanese-Canadians and use of radio. Pearl Harbour and effect on Victoria. Distribution of radio and TV signal in B.C. CALL NUMBER: T3847:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Ernie Rose (part 2) PERIOD COVERED: 1950s-1981 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-05-21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Distribution of TV signal in B.C. Studio design for BCTV, Burnaby. Live TV programming for BCTV. CBUT TV preparations for initial broadcast. Engineering vs. operator vs. producer problems in TV. "Story Theatre" series from engineering perspective. Radio and TV personalities known and worked with. Radio personality as a transient phenomenon. Al Reusch. Personal transition from radio to TV. TV technology and improvements in production and broadcast equipment. TRACK 2: The "ghost" anecdote of signing on CHAN TV (BCTV) on October 31, 1960 (see also 'Broadcaster', June 1980). Installation of Cariboo rebroadcast towers. Awards for engineering contributions to broadcast industry. Engineering support staff at BCTV. Effect of Royal Commission and federal regulations dealing with broadcast industry. Effect of de-regulation on broadcast industry. Quality in content of Canadian programs. White Paper on Broadcasting by Judy La Marsh (1966) and CRTC establishment (1968). Provincial regulations which affect broadcast industry, e.g., liquor control. Hermes and Anik-B satellite experiment with BCTV. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T3855:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lew Parry interview RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1981-06-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Parry discusses the Bridge River project films: getting to location, camera equipment, film stock. Public relations film "Dinner for Miss Creeden". Discusses Eric Lazenby: physical appearance, working relationship. Discusses how the Bridge River films were edited and packaged. TRACK 2: Mr. Parry discusses colour correction; his favourite film for B.C. Electric ("Dinner for Miss Creeden"); awards for his best films from local organizations; Ripple Rock project; role of Pat Hunter; getting the blast sounds from Ripple Rock; anecdote about Goat Island.

CALL NUMBER: T3855:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lew Parry interview RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1981-06-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Parry's role in getting "The Littlest Hobo" off the ground: using local talent instead of Hollywood bigwigs. Anecdotes about filming "The Littlest Hobo": in snowy weather, with certain Hollywood actors, at a suspension bridge, the 'Hobo' himself (a dog named London). TRACK 2: Parry discusses: actors involved in "The Littlest Hobo", Edgar Bergen, Rosemary De Camp; problematic shooting locations, Seymour suspension bridge, Squamish. Parry pleased to have been involved with "Littlest Hobo"; good opportunity for himself and local crew. Problems dealing with unions. Difficulties with scripts for "Littlest Hobo'. Involvement in B.C. Film Industry Association: motivation was from Canadian Film Development Corporation; wanted to take a business approach to the association; growing pains of both CFDC and the B.C. Film Industry Association.

ALL NUMBER: T3855:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lew Parry interview RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1981-06-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses Trans-Canada Films: anecdotes about staff members, Scotty Young, cameraman; Bill Dix, director; Mrs. Pond, accountant; Lew Weeks, animation work; Art Hundert, cameraman; Jack McCallum, cameraman; Connie Joy, accountant-secretary; Bob Reid, cameraman. TRACK 2: More staff members at Trans-Canada Films: Bob Reid (cont'd); Homer Powell, editor; Dave Pomeroy, sound editor and recording man; Shelah Reljic, editor and actress; Norma "Bim" Jackson, editor; Harry Hooper, cameraman who left to go to CBC; Roy Luckow, cameraman; Spence Crilly; Lloyd Stump, operator; Werner Franz, sound department. Discusses his studio on Capilano Road.

CALL NUMBER: T3855:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lew Parry interview RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1981-06-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses: Margie Roozeboom taking over art department; Bill Roozeboom as cameraman; Lloyd Stump as businessman; Roozeboom's leaving to form own film company. Jack McCallum and Col. Aikins bought studio and rights to "North of 53". Wally Hamilton as a pioneering technician. Oscar Burritt as a director. Hollywood getting good Canadian talent to come down to the U.S. Parry's company never made any money with TV spots. Starting Panorama Studios. Anecdotes about dangerous and exciting camerawork to do with his films. Kitimat mountain range shoot. TRACK 2: More on blast at Kitimat. Location shoots sometimes very lonely. None of his cameramen or directors ever sustained serious injury while on location. (End of interview)