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The item consists of audio recordings of an interview with Robert Strachan in 1978.
T0528:0003 track 1: Robert Strachan, interviewed on videotape at his home in Cedar B.C., by Derek Reimer and David Mitchell, April 26, 1978. Mr. Strachan discusses how B.C. would have been different if he had been Premier: economic changes, industry, inflation, unemployment, education, social services, societal values, pollution. Discusses possible past impact of socialism in B.C.: forestry, mining. Points out reasons for government participation in economy. Born in Glasgow, 1913. Relates early recollections, family background, aspects of his education. Immigrates to Canada in 1931. Describes early experiences in Canada.
T0528:0003 track 2: Impressions of Alberta and B.C. Little interest in participating in politics in early 1930's. Discusses communist political activity. Interest in reading. Joins trade union, 1937, and holds first elected office: Shop steward. Self-education and interest in credit unions. Becomes interested in politics. Joins C.C.F., 1945. Discusses outstanding personalities in the C.C.F. at that time. Becomes more active in politics and trade union movement in late 1940's. Employed in construction trade. Laid off because of his politics and union involvement. Is defeated in 1949 federal election. Wins Cowichan-Newcastle for C.C.F. in 1952 provincial election. Comments on rise of Social Credit and single transferable ballot. Harold Winch's reaction to election results. Strachan's activity in carpenters' union.

T0528:0004: Mr. Strachan discusses reactions to the 1952 election; why Harold Winch resigned as C.C.F. leader; comments on Harold Winch and Arnold Webster as party leaders; impressions of the Legislature under the Socreds, and of the Socreds in power; 1953 election; Strachan becomes C.C.F. leader, 1956; C.C.F. principles; state of the C.C.F. in 1956; campaigning; 1960 election; public ownership of B.C. Electric a major issue; Vancouver Province and anti-C.C.F. articles; public corporations; the Socreds and the Wenner-Gren scheme; C.C.F. approach to economic development; the Socreds' two rivers policy; northern development in B.C.; the role and responsibility of the Leader of the Opposition; the Socreds' debt reduction policy.

T0528:0005: Mr. Strachan discusses Socred debt reduction policies; Socred labour policies and attitudes; the trade union movement in general; the Socred attempts to unseat Strachan; anecdote about W.A.C. Bennett; and the roads in Strachan's riding; impressions of Wesley Black; attempts to change Strachan's image for the 1963 campaign; control of C.C.F. party policy; Strachan's leadership and Tom Berger's 1967 challenge; changes in the leadership convention; impressions of Berger; Strachan's achievements in 13 years as Leader of the Opposition; development of the NDP, 1957-1961; difference between C.C.F. and NDP; evolution and decline of Social Credit; Bennett as leader; "flying fish act" of Bennett; relationship between Bennett and Strachan. CALL NUMBER: T0528:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Twenty-three years in the B.C. Legislature - the Opposition years PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1966 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1978-04-28 SUMMARY: From his old seat in the B.C. Legislature, Mr. Strachan discusses: the parliamentary system; the role of the Opposition, and the leader of the Opposition; comparison of B.C. Legislature to other Houses; debates; anecdote about Phil Gaglardi and Arnold Webster in debate; first impressions of the House, 1952; early speeches in the House; in debate against J. Allen Reid; Bennett as leader; Bert Price; votes against his party, 1953; Sommers case, revealed by Gordon Gibson in "money has talked" speech; Strachan's early days as opposition leader; relationship with Bennett: Bennett called Strachan "wild man".

T0528:0007: From his old seat in the B.C. Legislature, Mr. Strachan discusses legislative reforms; his attempts to institute a Hansard and an oral question period in the Legislature; the operation of committees; opinions about W.A.C. Bennett; the special session in 1961 to take over B.C. Electric; Bennett and "crow feathers"; the 1972 election; NDP come to power; sworn in as Minister of Highways; first days ;as a Minister of the Crown; genesis of I.C.B.C.; problems with I.C.B.C.; economic considerations; handling of I.C.B.C. by the government; reflections on being a Minister; his resignation from the cabinet and his seat; offered position of Agent-General in London by Barrett; decision to go; reflections on London experience; life in retirement; anecdote about W.A.C. Bennett; anecdotes about Tom Uphill and other figures in the House.

The item is an audio recording of an interview with Mabel Haggen made in 1974.
T0288:0001 tracks 1 & 2: Lois Haggen : C.C.F. MLA in the 1950s. Personal background and life in the interior of British Columbia in the 1920s and 1930s. Discussion of the work of her husband Rupert Haggen and involvement with the C.C.F. Rupert's election as an MLA in 1949. Discussion of Coalition government and problems. The growth of Social Credit and its election victory. Description of the life of an MLA's wife and the social life in Victoria. The disappointment of the C.C.F. at not forming the government in 1952, and its impact on the party. Party leaders in the 1950s. Running for election in 1956 and early role as an MLA. Her reaction to Social Credit and W.A.C. Bennett.
T0288:0002 tracks 1 & 2: Interview with Lois Haggen, C.C.F. and NDP Member of the Legislative Assembly during the fifties and sixties. Discussion and description of campaigning in elections. Her role as a woman in politics. The role of her party as the opposition party. Her interests and goals in various legislation. Work to repeal taxes on children's clothing; efforts on the part of rural electrification; interest in rights of women. Discussion of committee work in the Legislature. Changing attitudes of government. Reaction to the takeover of B.C. Electric. Accomplishments as an MLA. Defeat and leaving government.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0154 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-05 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett on several election topics.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0155 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-05 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the sale of Ocean Falls.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0156 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett ; Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-05 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on Ocean Falls; Barrett on several topics regarding the upcoming election.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0157 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bob McClelland RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-05 SUMMARY: Bob McClelland on hospitals.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0158 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Prime Minister Trudeau RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1979-04-06 SUMMARY: Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau speaks to Victorians.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0159 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett (speeches) RECORDED: Kamloops (B.C.), 1979-04-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett's keynote address at Kamloops. TRACK 2: Bennett's dinner speech at Kamloops.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0160 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Elwood Veitch RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-09 SUMMARY: Elwood Veitch to Socred [convention?], 6 April 1979.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0161 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Charles Barber ; Gordon Hansen RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1979-04-11 SUMMARY: Charles Barber at his nomination meeting; Gordon Hansen is his running mate, as in 1975.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Health care in British Columbia RECORDED: New Westminster (B.C.), 1976-03-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Introduction; personal background; beginning in politics; duties of Minister of Health; departments in the Department of Health; definition of health; state of health care in BC in 1972; Hall Commission; Castinguay Report; Alcohol and Drug Commission (1973); LeDain Commission. TRACK 2: Foulkes Report; public health education; community health centres; manpower distribution; financing; British medical system; problems; federal/provincial relationship; problem with hospital service; abortion; state of health care in BC in 1975; future of health care in BC.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis ; Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-28 SUMMARY: Davis on charges; Gardom announces charges.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Environment Minister Jim Neilsen RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-01 SUMMARY: Environment Minister Jim Neilsen on telegram from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on 2-4-D carcinogenicity.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0008 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP house leader Bill King RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-01 SUMMARY: NDP floor leader Bill King on Fish and Wildlife memo restricting membership of employees in advocacy groups.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0009 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP Recreation and Conservation critic Lorne Nicholson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-01 SUMMARY: NDP Recreation and Conservation critic Lorne Nicolson on charges of misconduct by Omineca MLA Jack Kempf.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0010 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Consumer and Corporate Affairs minister Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-03 SUMMARY: Commissioner and Corporate Affairs minister Rafe Mair on ad campaign for moderation in liquor consumption.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Highways minister Alex Fraser RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-04 SUMMARY: Highways minister Alex Fraser on report by former deputy minister Tom Miard on Highways ministry ferries.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Human Resources minister Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-04 SUMMARY: Human Resources minister Bill Vander Zalm on family service fee-for-service program.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP Human Resources critic Rosemary Brown RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-04 SUMMARY: NDP Human Resources critic Rosemary Brown on plans to change fee-for-service program.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Senator Ray Perrault ; Sam Bawlf RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-05 SUMMARY: Federal senate leader Ray Perrault on Inner Harbour and Ogden Point, "Exln" and various; BC Recreation and Conservation minister Sam Bawlf on meetings with Perrault.;

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: T3860:0063 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Sam Bawlf ; Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-12 SUMMARY: Bawlf and Bennett on new ferries; Bawlf on wolf control.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0064 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-18 SUMMARY: Rafe Mair on alcohol moderation programme.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0065 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-20 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett speaks to the 1978 Social Credit convention.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0066 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-03 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on Terrace emergency.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0067 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Grace McCarthy ; [Alex?] Fraser RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-06 SUMMARY: McCarthy and Fraser on Terrace floods.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0068 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Grace McCarthy (Capital Comment) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-11 SUMMARY: Audio recording of a television broadcast. Grace McCarthy calls Dianne Hartwick a "nice little girl' on the CHEK-TV program "Capital Comment".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0069 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-17 SUMMARY: Hugh Curtis on federal budget, bus lines sales, regional district review.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0070 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-20 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett on the Royal Commission report on the British Columbia Railway.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0071 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-23 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the Royal Commission report on the British Columbia Railway.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0072 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-02 SUMMARY: Premier Bennett on his return from a constitutional conference.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0073 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Vic Stephens RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-28 SUMMARY: Vic Stephens says that the British Columbia Railway should be sold.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lorne Nicolson : calls for BC Hydro construction halt and reacts to BC Housing Corporation sale RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-02 & 04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: NDP Recreation and Conservation critic Lorne Nicholson (MLA for Nelson-Creston) calls for a halt to construction of BC Hydro projects due to come into service between 1982 and 1987. Nicolson claims that an analysis of BC Hydro projections shows that the energy produced by these new projects will far outstrip demand. By 1987, with current construction plans, Hydro will be producing 70% more energy than the province requires, Nicolson says. February 8, 1978. TRACK 2: Former housing minister Lorne Nicolson criticizes the government's plans to sell the BC Housing Corporation. Nicolson says that the corporation served as a "very good monitoring agency of the housing activity in the province". Nicolson says that he is afraid that the Social Credit government may be trying to sell the corporation to "get a little bit more capital in to balance this year's books". Pointing to the profits made by the corporation, Nicolson says that selling the corporation for this reason would be very short-sighted. April 7, 1978.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Auditor General Erma Morrison RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-12 SUMMARY: Auditor general Erma Morrison after meeting with the Public Accounts Committee of the Legislature.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0016 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Forest minister Tom Waterland RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-12 SUMMARY: Forest ministers Tom Waterland on Forests Act, Ministry of Forests Act, and Range Act introduced this day.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0017 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP president John Brewin RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-16 SUMMARY: NDP president John Brewin on NDP's changes in the next federal election.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0018 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gary Lauk ; Gordon Gibson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-16 SUMMARY: Public Accounts Committee cancelled hearings on northeast task force. In order: Gary Lauk, Gordon Gibson, Lorne Nicolson, Vic Stephens, and Gordon Gibson again.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0019 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Attorney General Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: Attorney General Garde Gardom on experiment in blood alcohol testing at Royal Columbian Hospital.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0020 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Finance minister Evan Wolfe RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: Finance minister Evan Wolfe on Quebec tax deal with Ottawa.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0021 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lakex Mines president John Springer RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: Lakex Mines president John Springer on deal with Coal Harbour Leasing Ltd. (regarding deputy attorney general Richard Vogel and the "Langdale Queen").; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0022 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP MLAs Don Lochstead and Alex MacDonald RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: NDP MLAs Don Lockstead and Alex Macdonald on M.V. "Lady Grace".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0023 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP leader Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: NDP leader David Barrett on the government's handling of the Public Accounts Committee.;

The item is a video recording of a New Democratic Party convention in 1978 showing Senior Socialists Mrs. Ruth Johnson, and the Hon. Leo Nimsick (former NDP Minister of Mines).

CALL NUMBER: T1010:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Comments on return from world conference of Blacks RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-01 SUMMARY: NDP MLA Rosemary Brown (Vancouver-Burrard) comments on her return from a world conference of Blacks held in Nigeria, 1 February 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1010:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rosemary Brown speech to handicapped and critique of rates RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-02-28 & 1977-03-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: NDP MLA Rosemary Brown speaks to a demonstration of handicapped people in Victoria, 28 February 1977. Also speeches by Progressive Conservative leader Scott Wallace and Liberal leader Gordon Gibson. TRACK 2: Brown criticizes the new assistance rates for handicapped people announced by Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm, 4 March 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1010:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rosemary Brown on Human resources philosophy and Vancouver Resources Board RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-14 & 1977-06-22 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: NDP MLA Rosemary Brown Criticizes the philosophy of the Minister of Human Resources, Bill Vander Zalm, 14 March 1977. TRACK 2: Brown criticizes the Social Credit government's decision to eliminate the Vancouver Resources Board, 22 June 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1010:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rosemary Brown on her Vancouver resources Board filibuster ; Bill Vander Zalm reaction RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-09-23 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Rosemary Brown comments after completing her filibuster regarding the legislation eliminating the Vancouver Resources Board. Brown says she quit talking due to exhaustion. Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm says that the filibuster was "blah", and did not change his mind. September 23, 1977. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T0193:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hilda Kristiansen : a community in Saskatchewan and Socialist acitivity in Vancouver RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973-04-24 SUMMARY: Hilda Kristiansen was born in 1912 and discusses her childhood on a farm in Saskatchewan; different nationalities in the community; community gatherings; co-operative telephone company; all ages together in the community; political awareness on prairie the result of dealing directly with the government (wheat); co-ops; political discussions; early contact with teachers; A.S. Neill's methods used by one teacher; advantage of all grades together; Dr. Telford's radio broadcasts in Vancouver; a woman travels to Russia; goes to Vancouver to look after child of the "Summerhill" teacher; women travelling; two women give birth control and family information on radio in Depression; one of the first C.C.F. youth groups; family had gone from high church to co-op philosophy; socialist discussion; very active time in Vancouver; husband a worker on the CPR. CALL NUMBER: T0193:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hilda Kristiansen : Socialist atmosphere of Vancouver and women's groups RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973-04-24 and 25 SUMMARY: Hilda Kristiansen discusses a socialist play; relief camp men's strike -- discipline, takeover of three different government buildings; women's committee feeds strikers; organization of strikers; snake parade and tap days; strikers tear-gassed when negotiations nearly over; hospital for wounded strikers in rooming house; Mother's Day picnic; on relief -- a good time; no tension in city until after World War II; kindergartens in Vancouver; cut off of government subsidization of adult education by Socreds cuts off university from community; similar results when social workers are cut off which makes the PTA a weak body; Parent Teacher Federation; chairman of N.D.P. provincial women's committee; teaching women to work at constituency level; goal -- involvement of people in community and politics; co-operation between men and women in prairie families; influences leading to interest in child welfare; women's groups in Vancouver; women's committee of C.C.F.; work of the women's committee: briefs, reports, research; head of the N.D.P. women's committee, 1961; building on women's existing skills. CALL NUMBER: T0193:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hilda Kristiansen : concerns with women's questions and children's welfare RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973-04-25 SUMMARY: Hilda Kristiansen discusses the work of the N.D.P. women's committee; studying the position of women; N.D.P. cook book creates trouble -- killed women's committee; resolutions regarding daycare taken by women to their own constituency; difference in structure between N.D.P. and other parties; women's bureau just a quick solution; daycare for the child not for the parent; involvement in daycare goes back to interest in children; women's school for citizenship and local council of women; psychologists coming to Vancouver and influence on child welfare and education; work at Gordon neighbourhood; to use daycare less expensive to government than welfare; west end; children need neighbourhood services; United Community Services committees; status of women; daycare loud and clear; Gordon house has political action committee for election, 1972; reason for not running for office -- not a fighter.

CALL NUMBER: T3288:0009 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1956 election, the Hoxsey Cancer Clinic, and Doukhobors PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Reasons for Strachan being chosen leader. 1956 provincial election: Sommers affair; Kaslo-Slocan campaign; homeowner grant; highway construction. Reaction to the Winnipeg Declaration. Legislative sessions 1957-60: Hoxsey Cancer Clinic controversy. TRACK 2: 1957-60 sessions (cont'd): more on Hoxsey Cancer Clinic; preservation of sternwheeler "Moyie" (loss of the "Minto"); Wenner-Gren development scheme. Overview of Doukhobor situation and Harding's involvement with the Doukhobors. CALL NUMBER: T3288:0010 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1960 election, B.C. Electric take-over and Columbia River Treaty PERIOD COVERED: 1957-1963 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on Doukhobor situation. More on 1957-60 sessions: homeowner grant issue; Robert Strachan (Webster, Winch); government enters ferry business (Vancouver-Victoria run); Kettle Valley Railway service curtailed. 1960 provincial election: C.C.F. expectations of victory; business support for Social Credit. TRACK 2: Aside on 1958 Rossland-Trail by-election. 1960 provincial election (cont'd): Kaslo-Slocan campaign. C.C.F. merger with CLC, and the birth of the NDP: choosing a name for the new party; the need for a labour tie-in. 1961-1963 legislative sessions: B.C. Electric take-over; Columbia River Treaty (two-rivers policy). CALL NUMBER: T3288:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Columbia River Treaty, 1957-1967 PERIOD COVERED: 1957-1967 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Columbia River Treaty (cont'd): High Arrow Dam; reservoir clearing and environmental issues; Duncan Dam; the McNaughton plan; legislative input; negotiations with the United States; financial; settlements; NDP's inability to get information on treaty from government. TRACK 2: Columbia River Treaty (cont'd): Harding's work on behalf of residents of Arrow Lakes basin -- clearing of Arrow Lakes basin, effects on fish and game, expropriation of land (compensation issue); Harding attends Duncan Dam opening uninvited; Harding claims Hydro should be assessed for school taxes; Gerald Mead suicide. Harding discusses Social Credit labour legislation (general comments). CALL NUMBER: T3288:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1963 and 1966 elections, and the 1967 Berger leadership challenge PERIOD COVERED: 1963-1969 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on Social Credit legislation: Bill 42; political implications of Social Credit labour policies. Social Credit members urge Harding to cross the floor. Controversy surrounding Cedric Cox's trip to Cuba: repercussions in the C.C.F. caucus; repercussions in the Legislature. 1963 provincial election: Columbia River Treaty issue; Kaslo-Slocan campaign; Strachan's image. 1963-66 legislative sessions: Harding proposes government take over West Kootenay Power and Light Company (rural electrification, additional benefits from the construction of the Duncan Dam); Harding considers running federally (1965); redistribution (Angus report). TRACK 2: Redistribution (cont'd): problems surrounding the creation of the new riding of Revelstoke-Slocan. 1966 provincial election: nomination meetings (NDP, Social Credit; redistribution (cont'd); Revelstoke-Slocan campaign. Berger challenges Strachan for the NDP leadership: reasons for the challenge; reasons for Harding's support of Berger; Harding campaigns for Berger; 1967 convention; factionalism and acrimony resulting from the leadership contest. CALL NUMBER: T3288:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): From provincial to federal politics, 1966-1974 PERIOD COVERED: 1966-1974 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on Thomas Berger: comparison of Berger and Barrett. Comments on Phil Gaglardi. Harding's involvement in the C.C.F./NDP executive: general comments; Rod Young; left-right split in the party. Involvement in Silverton municipal politics. Harding decides to run federally in Kootenay West: Herridge nominates Harding. 1968 federal election. TRACK 2: 1968 federal election (cont'd). 1968 Revelstoke-Slocan by-election: Harding campaigns for Bill King. Impressions of Parliament (comparison with Legislature). Recollections of parliamentary sessions, 1968-74: pension increases, changes to Canada Water Act, environmental issues, energy control. Change in NDP leader: Douglas to Lewis (comments on Ed Broadbent). 1972 federal election: Harding fails to get Herridge's endorsement. CALL NUMBER: T3288:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Minority government, defeat and humorous anecdotes, 1972-1978 PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1978 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on differences between Harding and Herridge (1972): union issue in Trail. Minority government, 1972-74: Harding opposes decision to defeat government in 1974; attitude towards alliance between Liberals and NDP. David Lewis (general comments). 1974 federal election: Harding loses; extent of backlash due to provincial policies; reaction to loss. Future plans. Participation in 1972 provincial election and reaction to NDP win. Banquet honouring Harding's service to the C.C.F./NDP (1974). Involvement on Universities Council of B.C. Humorous anecdotes: Thomas Uphill. TRACK 2: Humorous anecdotes (cont'd): Thomas Uphill; Leo Nimsick and the steelworkers; incident while campaigning. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T1209:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): News conferences on gas legislation and BC Ferries RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-26 & 28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, discusses changes in the legislation regarding natural gas, 26 February 1977. TRACK 2: Davis discusses the size of ferry crews on the BC Ferries vessels, 28 February 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): News conferences on pipelines and seat belt legislation RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-01 & 15 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, discusses possible oil pipeline routes in BC, and potential environment effects, 1 March 1977. TRACK 2: Davis introduces automobile seat belt legislation, 15 March 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): News conferences on natural gas exports and seat belt fines RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-23 & 24 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, discusses problems related to natural gas export contracts, 23 March 1977. TRACK 2: Davis announces reduced penalties for seat belt infractions, 24 March 1977. Also: NDP MLA Rosemary Brown applauds the announcement of the Human Resources Minster that there will be no "deductible" charge for Pharmacare, 24 March 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis on northern ferries, Revelstoke Dam and BC Tel rates RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04-19 & 1977-05-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, on northern ferry transportation and the Revelstoke Dam situation, 19 April 1977. TRACK 2: Davis on BC Tel rates, 17 May 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis on BC Ferries, energy report, and Cherry Point oil port RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-05-17 & 1977-06-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, on BC Ferries, BC Steamships, and MIT energy report, 17 May 1977. TRACK 2: Davis doesn't like Cherry Point, Washington, as a potential location for an oil port, 3 June 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis on nuclear power, seat belts, and Alcan pipeline RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-17 & 1977-07-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, says nuclear power plants are not required in BC, 17 June 1977. Also: NDP MLA Dave Stupich on municipal finance, [same date?]. TRACK 2: Davis on seat belt legislation and the Alcan Pipeline route, 4 July 1977. Also: Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm on the abolition of the Vancouver Resources Board, [same date?]. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis comments on his resignation as Minister RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-[03?] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Social Credit MLA (North Vancouver - Seymour), explains the reasons why he resigned as Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, pending the outcome of an RCMP investigation into his air travel expenses. Davis admits that he traded-in first class airplane tickets for regular fare tickets and pocketed the difference. But, Davis says, he did not claim some other expenses he could have claimed, and the refunds he received were kept in lieu of claiming for those other items. Davis also says that he reimbursed the government for some of the difference. The press questions Davis extensively regarding the specifics of what he did, as well as about details surrounding his resignation. April 3 [?], 1978. [TRACK 2: blank.]

The item is a video documentary containing a profile of Robert M. Strachan, former leader of the CCF/NDP in BC, leader of the opposition, and cabinet minister in BC's first NDP government.

The item consists of four videotapes of a debate between the six candidates for leadership of the BC NDP: Margaret Birrell, Bill King, Graham Lea, Bob Skelly, David Stupich and David Vickers.

The item is a video recording of "Opposition Day" in the BC legislature, featuring speech by NDP finance critic Dave Stupich in response to the government budget speech. Coverage begins with resolutions recognizing and congratulating Rick Hansen. Proceedings are introduced and summarized by Andy Stephen.

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)

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Finance Minister Mel Couvelier and NDP Finance Critic Dave Stupich go over the pros and cons of the new budget. George Erasmus, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, and Chief Joe Mathias of the Squamish Indian Band discuss the issue of aboriginal self-government.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: To start the show, Jack speaks with Louis Bruyere, President, Native Council of Canada, about land claims in Canada, Aboriginal rights, and self governance. IWA president Jack Munro discusses labour negotiations, Mr. Munro’s potential run for leader of the NDP, stumpage fees, and countervailing duties.

CALL NUMBER: T1675:0039 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Social Credit and the 1972 election in British Columbia PERIOD COVERED: 1969-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-03-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses government use of special warrants for special expenditure of public funds. The use of orders-in-council. Response to criticisms that his was a "government by order-in-council". The 1969 provincial election. The possibility of resigning as Premier prior to 1972. The influence of public opinion polls on Bennett's decision to remain in office. Succession to the Social Credit party leadership. John de Wolf and the 1969 election. The Conservative party under the stewardship of Derril Warren. The defection of Scott Wallace from the Social Credit party and its effect upon Socred fortunes. Factors contributing to the defeat of the Social Credit government, 1972. TRACK 2: Further discussion of factors contributing to Social Credit's defeat: the ban on liquor and tobacco advertising, limitation of public employee pay increases to 6.5 %. Bennett has no personal regrets, but is sorry about the defeat of several of his cabinet ministers and members. Response to the idea that 1972 was simply "time for change". Events following the defeat of his government. Personal feelings about the election loss. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0040 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early years, Conservative battles, political opponents and the Socred cabinet PERIOD COVERED: 1900-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-03-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses aspects of his childhood and early years in New Brunswick. Recollections of school days. Memories of mother and father. Religious training. Recollections of Bennett's; attempts to gain the leadership of the Conservative party of B.C. Problems of the Conservative party in coalition with the Liberals. Pat Maitland and the stewardship of the Conservatives during the early Coalition era. TRACK 2: Anscomb's ascension to the leadership of the Conservative party after Maitland's death. Attempt to draft Howard Green from the federal party to replace Maitland. Evaluation of the various Leaders of the Opposition Bennett faced in the B.C. legislature: Winch, Webster, Strachan, Berger and Barrett. Reasons for Bennett's great admiration for Winch. Travelling cabinets. The operation of Social Credit cabinet under the leadership of W.A.C. Bennett. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0041 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Electoral reform in British Columbia, 1952-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-03-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses the operation of the cabinet during the years he served as Premier. The reasons why a full Hansard service was never instituted while Bennett was Premier. The Press Gallery and Hansard. Hansard and parliamentary tradition. Electoral reform in British Columbia during the years Bennett served as Premier. Bennett's theories of democratic representation: the example of the Peace River constituencies. The issue of over-representation of rural areas in the B.C. legislature. The redistribution of 1955. The issue of dual-member ridings. The Angus Commission on electoral reform, 1965. Reasons for appointing Dr. Angus. TRACK 2: Comments on the recommendations of the Angus Commission. Dissatisfaction with the commission's report by Socred backbenchers. The operation of the Socred caucus. Redistribution of 1966 and the increase in seats in the legislature from 52 to 55. Reasons why Bennett believes in special representation for rural areas of the province. All provincial ridings should be dual-member constituencies and tied to the same boundaries as the federal ridings. Bennett intended a further redistribution after the 1972 election. Comments on the Eckhardt Commission on electoral reform, 1978. Comments on an incident during the early years of the Socred government when Bennett attempted to persuade Charles Parker, MLA from Peace River, to resign in favour of Einar Gunderson. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0042 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The attainment of power, 1952, and a day in the life of the Premier PERIOD COVERED: 1930-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses Conservative politics in B.C. in the 1930s and 1940s and his attempt to get elected as a federal representative in the 1948 Yale by-election. The story of Cyril Shelford and how he was persuaded to join Social Credit, 1951. Events following Bennett's assumption of the office of the Premier. Finding living accommodations in Victoria with Mrs. Bennett. For the first six months as Premier, Bennett had a perpetual headache. TRACK 2: The problem of securing legislative seats for Robert Bonner and Einar Gunderson. Recollection of the first legislative session presided over by Bennett as Premier. The appointment of Tom Irwin as Speaker of the House. Recollection of a demonstration by unemployed workers at the opening of the legislature in 1971. Bennett recounts a day in his life as Premier of B.C. Relations with the press. The role and function of his office staff. Relaxation in the evenings. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0043 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Reaction to the defeat of Social Credit, 1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1973 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses the defeat of his government in 1972. His personal reaction to the defeat and the decision to go on a world cruise with his wife. Receiving a cablegram from his son while on his trip and returning home to help rebuild the party. Soliciting the help of Dan Campbell and Grace McCarthy to rebuild the Social Credit party. Appealing to British Columbians to reject socialism and defeat the NDP government. TRACK 2: Helping elect Grace McCarthy as the president of the Social Credit party. The timing of W.A.C. Bennett's retirement from public life, 1973. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0044 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Life in Edmonton, 1918-1930 PERIOD COVERED: 1918-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses leaving New Brunswick after the First World War and travelling to Peace River country. Moving to Edmonton and working in the hardware business with Marshall Wells' stores. Anecdote about MacKenzie King and politics in Edmonton. Playing and scheduling hockey games in Edmonton. Bennett's penchant for blue serge suits. Recollection of his girlfriend, Ellen Mulholland. The story of Clarence Budd, who served as best man at Bennett's wedding and later served as executive assistant to Bennett as Premier of B.C. [TRACK 2: blank.] CALL NUMBER: T1675:0045 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Aspects of government in British Columbia, 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses addressing a Social Credit meeting in Winnipeg in the late 1950s. The value of Aberhart's prosperity certificates. Comments on the severance between the federal and provincial wings of the Social Credit party. Social Credit monetary theory. Definition of a genuine Social Crediter. The origin of the "B.C. Government News". Bennett's attitude towards the youth of British Columbia. TRACK 2: Organization of the Young Socreds. Bennett was opposed to the idea of a Minister of Youth in the government. Reform of legislative proceedings. Hansard and question periods in the Legislative Assembly. Attitude towards parliamentary institutions. All-night sittings of the legislature. The role of the parliamentary Opposition. The role and duties of an MLA. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0046 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early years, origin of the B.C. Ferries and the Columbia River Treaty RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses the possibility of his United Empire Loyalist origins. Recollections of his mother and early years in New Brunswick. Comments on the creation of the B.C. Ferry system. The role of Captain Peabody of the Black Ball line. The CPR's reluctance to expand ferry transportation on British Columbia's coast. The effect of labour problems on the creation of the B.C. Ferries. The Columbia River Treaty and hydro-electric power development in British Columbia. TRACK 2: Recollection of meeting U.S. President Kennedy at a banquet in Seattle in 1961 and the topics they discussed. The legal battles which followed the British Columbia government's takeover of the B.C. Electric Company. Compensation for shareholders in the B.C. Electric Company. Further comments on the Columbia River Treaty. The issue of downstream benefits to the Americans. (End of interview)

News item. In an interview in his Nanimo riding, NDP MLA Dave Stupich comments on the abandonment of the CP Ferry route during the winter months. He also discusses the agricultural land reserve loss. He says that the BC Land Commission people made their stand clear right from the beginning. Despite Social Credit promises to eliminate or reduce the power of the Land Commission Act when re-elected, there have been no changes in the Act to date.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Press conference on aspects of the Captain Cook bicentennial celebrations, etc. RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-11-16 SUMMARY: In a press conference in Victoria on November 16, 1977, Travel Industry Minister Grace McCarthy discusses possible ferry fare increases (in the wake of salary increases to ferry workers); aspects of the Captain Cook bicentennial celebrations; the possible strike vote by Amalgamated Transit Union workers at BC Hydro; and encouraging BC residents to holiday in the province. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0119 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Cabinet meeting RECORDED: Vernon (B.C.), 1977-09-29 SUMMARY: At a news conference in Vernon, 29 September 1977, Premier Bill Bennett discusses the reasons for holding cabinet meetings in various regions of the province. Also discussed are health care in BC, economic conditions, and labour problems. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0120 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-11-22 SUMMARY: At a news conference in Victoria, Premier Bill Bennett discusses: proposed ferry rate increases, municipal politics, the electoral reform commission, the announced resignation of Conservative leader Scott Wallace, reports that the RCMP had placed a secret agent in Victoria for surveillance of the Barrett administration, BC Hydro labour problems, and the upcoming Social Credit Party convention. 22 ;November 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0121 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: Langley (B.C.), 1977-11-24 SUMMARY: At a news conference in Langley, Premier Bill Bennett discusses changes in cabinet responsibilities and various aspects of transportation in BC, 24 November 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0122 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Review of two years in office RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-08 SUMMARY: In an interview with Joe Easingwood of radio station CJVI Victoria, Premier Bill Bennett reflects upon his first two years in office, 8 December 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0123 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Christmas message RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-14 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett delivers his Christmas message to BC, 14 December 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. This item duplicates the transcript for T1707:0069; a recording is also accessioned under that number. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0124 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview with Allan White RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-16 SUMMARY: In an interview in Victoria with Allan White of the Vancouver Province on 16 December 1979, Premier Bill Bennett discusses various aspects of his tenure as Premier of BC since December 1975. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0125 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference on BCRIC RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1979-06 SUMMARY: At a press conference in Victoria in June 1979, Premier Bill Bennett comments on BCRIC and free share distribution. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0344 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-01-09 SUMMARY: Rafe Mair quits.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0345 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jim Nielsen RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-03-31 SUMMARY: Jim Nielsen -- doctors legislation.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0346 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-04-08 SUMMARY: Bill Vander Zalm announces new town.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0347 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis budget speech RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1981-04-08 SUMMARY: Hugh Curtis -- Budget speech 1981 [i.e., his speech to the Legislature].; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0348 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Washington governor John Spellman RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-05-07 SUMMARY: Washington governor John Spellman.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0349 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Attorney General Allan Williams RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-06-30 SUMMARY: Attorney General Allan Williams on RCMP costs. Dave Barrett on BC Rail.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0350 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Health minister Jim Nielsen RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-06-30 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Health minister Jim Nielsen on hospital board disbanding abortion committee; Transportation minister Alex Fraser on BC Ferries. TRACK 2: Dewdney Socred MLA George Mussallem on his private me;mber's bill to protect people from mistakes by computers.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0339 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-12-04 SUMMARY: David Barrett comments on the throne speech.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0340 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-12-04 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett discusses the throne speech.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0341 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Alex Fraser ; Bob Wright ; Charles Barber RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-12-10 SUMMARY: Alex Fraser, Bob Wright, and Charles Barber -- the "Princess Marguerite" is back.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0342 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-12-11 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett on the constitutional debate.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0343 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett [or Premier Bill Bennett?] on constitutional debate RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-12-11 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett [or Bill Bennett?] on the constitutional debate.;

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: T3860:0312 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Brian Smith RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-06-06 SUMMARY: Brian Smith -- privileges committee. [1.5 hours]; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0313 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett ; Pat McGeer and Krist. RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-06-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett. TRACK 2: UBC -- McGeer and Krist.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0314 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-06-09 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett, after Ottawa trip.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0315 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-06-14 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett -- BC dumps Ottawa on coal deal.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0316 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Phillips RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-06-19 SUMMARY: Don Phillips -- no BC money for Ridley Island.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0317 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-06-20 SUMMARY: Rafe Mair on Heroin Treatment Act and BC appeal court decision.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0318 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bob McClelland ; Dennis Cocke RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-06-20 SUMMARY: Bob McClelland and Dennis Cocke on BC appeal court decision regarding the Heroin Treatment Act.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0319 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-06-26 SUMMARY: Hugh Curtis -- order for cutback.;

Series consists of personal and political material. His personal effects include correspondence with his family in Scotland and memorabilia of Strachan's boyhood (such as badges and certificates earned as a corporal in the 211st Glasgow Company of the Boys' Brigade), and family photographs. Most of Strachan's papers concern his political career, as member of the legislative assembly, and as Leader of the Opposition, and government minister.

These papers were originally arranged by topic and subject, and, as far as possible such arrangement has been maintained. Thus notes and correspondence pertaining to Strachan's constituency have been separated from papers dealing with provincial topics, such as the Columbia River power project. Similarly, papers dealing with the CCF/NDP caucus are distinct from the extensive correspondence that resulted from unrest within the New Democratic Party during the various leadership challenges of the 1960s.

The fonds consists of political correspondence, reports, caucus minutes, constituency papers and other documents accumulated by David Barrett. However, almost no material pertains to Barrett's tenure as Premier of British Columbia.