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Manuscript prospectus to establish Methodist college at New Westminster, B.C. Includes names of stock-holders and subscribers, and financial statements. 5 leaves.

Series consists of a register of members of convocation.

Assorted material from Okanagan Baptist College, Summerland, including register of pupils, 1907-1908; calendar of studies, 1913-1914; three copies of "Okanagan Lyceum", March 1909 and May and December 1912; "The Western Outlook", June 15, 1913; and "The Summerland Review", Vol. 1 No. 1 (Aug. 8, 1908).

Loaned for copying by Ruth Dale, Summerland, Muriel Mclanty, Penticton and Mrs. J.H. Stapleton, Penticton, 1979.

The file contains notes on the history of education in British Columbia, 1935-1948; intended as a supplement to Donald Leslie Maclaurin's 1936 Ph.D. thesis. MSS chapters on provincial schools, legislation, curricula, British Columbia Teachers' Federation, the University of B.C. Home Economics, and other special education programmes.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): What should we expect of our universities? SUMMARY: Town Meeting in Canada (Arthur Helps moderator) discusses the topic "What should we expect of our universities?" Discussants: Harry Appleton, businessman; Robert Wenman, Social Credit MLA; Mary Southin, lawyer.

SUMMARY: Part of proceedings of the University Spring Congregation, including singing of "O Canada"; welcome speech by E.W. Hamber, Chancellor of the University; conferring of honorary degrees upon Walter Woods, Deputy Minister of Veteran's Affairs, and Bernard Heinze, Australian conductor; and speech by Deputy Minister Woods about the development of the University, veterans, enrollment in universities, World War II and the Canadian war effort.

SUMMARY: Air check of program sponsored by U.B.C. Radio Society. Student panelists discuss the topic "Can the international student exchange system work?";

SUMMARY: Students debate the topic "Fraternities and sororities -- their worth".;

SUMMARY: An interview with Dr. Norman A.M. MacKenzie, president of the University of British Columbia.

The series consists of miscellaneous documents gathered together by the Dept. of Education library:
(1) Report, Frontier College - Promoting Citizenship Among Migratory Workers in British Columbia, 1951 (includes photographs)
(2) Receipts, by schools, for B.C. Centennial Commemorative Project, 1958
(3) Centennial Commission Provincial Survey Federal - Provincial Youth Travel Program, 1966
(4) "The History Makers," seventeen films presented to the Hon Leslie Peterson, Minister of Education by the National Film Board of Canada, 1966
(5) Malaspina College - Opening and notes re. background of name, 1969
(6) Speech materials for minister, 1954-1968.

The series consists of photographic negatives, possibly produced by PEMC, and predecessor agencies including the Division of School of Radio Broadcasts, Division of Visual Education, Division of Audio-Visual Services and Audio-Visual Services Branch. These agencies were responsible for providing media services to public education institutions. The records document school sites and educational programs for vocational program students in British Columbia.

Photographs are arranged alphabetically by subject and show students participating in various vocational programs located throughout the province. Locations are often provided in photograph annotations. Photographs are generally ordered within subject using a system of abbreviations and numbers ie) AE stands for aeronautics, and AU stands for automotive.

SUMMARY: Bert Nelson interviews Dr. Norman MacKenzie, president of the University of British Columbia.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Harold S. Foley : the Sopron University Forestry School in B.C., 1957-1960 PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1960-01-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Harold Foley tells of the decision to aid the Sopron University School of Forestry (from Hungary) to establish itself in British Columbia, 1956-57. (End of interview);

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): George S. Allen : the Sopron School of Forestry at UBC, 1957-1960 PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1960-01-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The story of mass immigration to Canada of the Sopron University School of Forestry, Hungary. Problems and logistics of the move. The condition of the refugees in Austria. Relocation at Powell River. Absorbing the Sopron School as part of UBC Faculty of Forestry. TRACK 2: Job placement for Sopron graduates. (End of interview)

This record series is composed of the 1960-1963 files of the then Minister of Education, the Hon. Leslie Peterson. The files contain his ministerial correspondence and briefs that he received as a member of the cabinet. The filing system is not consistent over the four years.

The files contain material on almost all types of education activity in the province including home economics, correspondence schools, curriculum, community programs, private schools, technical and vocational education, text books, tests, standards and measurements, religious education, teacher recruitment, the school attendance of Doukhobor children and other subjects. They also contain correspondence with the B.C. Parent Teacher Federation, the B.C. School Trustees Association, the B.C. Teacher's Federation, the Canadian Education Association, the University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, Jericho Hill School for the deaf and blind and other interest groups and educational institutions.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Fred McNeil : the Sopron University School of Forestry in B.C., 1957-60 PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1960-01-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The story of the mass immigration to the Sopron University School of Forestry in Vancouver (UBC) in 1956-57. The roles of the Canadian government, UBC, and Harold Foley of the Powell River Company. Problems of establishment in Canada. Adjustment problems. The group established at a Powell River Company camp near Powell River. TRACK 2: More on adjustment problems. Establishing the Sopron University Forestry School at UBC. (End of interview)

RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1962-05-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The Honourable Mr. Justice Joseph B. Clearihue recounts the 1859 arrival in British Columbia of his father, Joseph Clearihue; his businesses; early days in Victoria; teachers; Arthur Currie; May 24 celebrations; streetcars; Cattle Point slaughter house; Indians. He talks about the Chinese residents; Chinese New Year; funerals; vegetable sellers; selling fish; Todd's Cannery; opium; Chinese workers and workers returning to China in bonded cars through Canada. He recalls horse racing at Beacon Hill Park; outstanding teachers; George Jay; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Esson Young; Agnes Deans Cameron; Victoria following World War I; and Shelbourne Street. TRACK 2: Joseph Clearihue speaks about the boom days prior to World War I; land development; the Uplands residential district; industries in Victoria; the origins of the University of Victoria; Victoria College; speculation as to the growth; future and qualities of this university, and its relationship to the University of British Columbia.

This record series was maintained by the Administrative Services Branch of the Department of Education and relates to almost every facet of the Department's work. It includes correspondence of the Minister and department staff with the public and associations such as the B.C. Parent Teacher Federation, B.C. School Trustee's Association, B.C. Teachers' Federation and Canadian Association for Adult Education as well as correspondence with educational institutions including private schools, colleges and universities.

There are also 12 architectural drawings of schools, removed and given map registration numbers 24231C - 24242C.

The results of school trustee elections in B.C., 1962-1966, are also included in this collection in box 30.

RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1963-01-18 SUMMARY: Premier W.A.C Bennett officially opens the Clearihue Building at Victoria College's Gordon Head campus (precursor to the University of Victoria).;

This series consists of the records of the Academic Council and its predecessor, the Academic Board for Higher Education as well as board minutes from the various regional colleges and provincial institutes. This series also includes copies of correspondence outward of the chairman and director of the council, policy papers, research reports, and data books showing funding and enrollment levels in provincial post-secondary institutions.

In 1964 an Academic Board for Higher Education was established by an amendment to the Universities Act (S.B.C. 1963, c. 52). The board was empowered to set academic standards for regional (community) colleges, to assist colleges in securing adequate staff and facilities, and to approve funding for college programs. The board was conducted by a chairman, appointed by cabinet, and functioned under the auspices of the Department of Education. The Academic Board was replaced in 1978 by the Academic Council of British Columbia, a crown corporation which derived its authority from the Colleges and Provincial Institutes Act (S.B.C. 1977, C. 67). The new council was established to coordinate academic, technical, and career programs in community colleges and in other provincially funded training institutes. As well, the council monitored admission and transfer arrangements between colleges, institutes, and universities.

"Colleges", as defined by the 1977 Act, were institutions whose objects were to provide (a) comprehensive courses of study equivalent to those given by a university at the first and second year postsecondary level, (b) postsecondary education or training, and (c) continuing education. "Provincial institutes", though not specifically defined by the Act, referred to institutions which provided occupational or vocational training and which offered programs for continuing education. The Academic Council was abolished in 1983, at which time many of its duties were assumed by the Academic Technical Programs Branch of the Ministry of Education.

This series consists of records relating to the establishment of the Marine Training Centre. Records include correspondence, briefs, reports, minutes of meetings, memoranda, etc. relative to the establishment of the British Columbia Marine Training Centre in 1976. The marine college was developed by expanding on existing marine training facilities at Vancouver Community College and Vancouver Vocational Institute, but was established as an independent institution.

The bulk of this collection covers the period 1973-1977 although some files extend as far back as 1965. The series includes the following subseries: Marine Training Programmes and Facilities Advisory Committee, Marine College Development, Marine Training Advisory Council, Marine Training Centre - Miscellaneous, Committees, Navigation Training, Marine Training Conferences, Ottawa, Vancouver Vocational Institute, Courses and Programmes, Proposed Courses, and Miscellaneous.

The series consists of speeches given by S.N.F. Chant (Dean of Arts at the University of British Columbia between 1949 and 1964): On university freedom, 1967, and The future of higher education in British Columbia, 1969.

SUMMARY: [No content summary available.]

SUMMARY: Jack Webster comments on an article by Professor Bottemore of SFU regarding the hands-off policy of laity and outsiders in regard to university affairs.;

Minutes (volumes 1-3); correspondence, memoranda and reports (volumes 6-9); financial records (vol. 4), printed material (vol. 5) and clippings accumulated while a member of the Douglas College Council.

SUMMARY: Dorwin Baird comments: "Do We Need Excessive University Education?".;

SUMMARY: "Between Ourselves" was a weekly series of hour-long radio programs that presented Canada to Canadians. It featured aspects of Canadian life in docudramas, plays, music, and interviews, originating from different regions of Canada. The series ran from 1966 to 1979. This program tells the story of Simon Fraser University, which in its first four years of existence had much publicity and was constantly threatened with possible closure. "Now There is a Mountain" was written by Peter Hay, former Associate Professor in Theatre at SFU.;

CALL NUMBER: T0511:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): History of Vancouver General Hospital since 1904 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Early life in Vancouver. Parents' interest in community activities, ca. 1904. Description of VGH, ca. 1910. Hospital Board meetings. The Veteran's Hospital, 1918. Construction problems at VGH;. Activities of the Women's Auxiliary. Education of O.W. Banfield. Description of the UBC facilities, ca. 1908. McGill University association with UBC. TRACK 2: Extra-curricular activities at UBC, 19;19-22. Description of the Hospital Campus. Banfield appointment to the VGH Hospital Board. Hospital problems during 1940s. Role of various aldermen on the Hospital Board. Influence of the Medical Board on hospital policy, 1940-55. CALL NUMBER: T0511:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Administration of the Hospital Board and VGH Medical Facilities RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The Blue Cross Hospital Insurance program. Effects of the Blue Cross system on the VGH, 1942-48. Mr. L. Hickernell as VGH Chief Administrator. The VGH Board during 1940s. Bequests and donations to the VGH, 1940-55. VGH association with the UBC Medical facility, ca. 1948. VGH medical staff involvement with UBC Medical School. Creation of the Children's Hospital. TRACK 2: The problem of location for the Children's Hospital, ca. 1945-50. Vancouver city contributions to the VGH, 1940-60. Relations between VGH and St. Paul's Hospital. Construction programs at the VGH. Construction of the Nurse's Residence. Function of the Building Committee. CALL NUMBER: T0511:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Planning and function of the VGH, 1948-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The work of Mr. Leon Hickernell as Executive Director of the VGH. VGH development of facilities. VGH organization of departments. The problem of growth at VGH. The continuing problem of hospital finances. Race relations at VGH. The Medical Board and the VGH Board of Trustees, 1955. Dr. Ranta joins the VGH, 1955. Planning the Centennial Pavilion. TRACK 2: The official meetings of the Building Committee. Designing VGH as a provincial health centre. Problem of provincial government recognition for VGH as an acute care facility. The work of the Executive Committee during the tenure of Mr. Leon Hickernell. Partisan politics at the Board level. CALL NUMBER: T0511:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The job of Hospital Administrator at the VGH RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Choosing the Hospital Board Chairman, 1957. Duties of the Board Chairman. Duties of the Medical Board and the Board of Trustees. Changes in the role of the Executive Chairman. Provincial government obstruction of the VGH development plans. Banfield's relationship with Eric Martin. Board relations with the Medical staff. Board handling of Public Relations. Board relations with the mass media. TRACK 2: Development of the University Hospital. Development of the Centennial Pavilion. The powers of the Hospital Board Chairman. Conducting Annual Board meetings. Politics at the Hospital Board level. The retirement of Mr. L. Hickernell of the VGH. Dr. L.E. Ranta's position in the VGH administration. Early departmentalization of the VGH. Duties of the Director of Nursing. CALL NUMBER: T0511:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Past Chairmen of the VGH Board of Trustees RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: George Miller, chairman of the VGH Board. Characterizations of Mr. Des Brisay and Mr. Dal Grauer. Description of Mr. Sandy Wright. Chairman Larry B. Jack. Chairman William Street. Characterization of Treasurer Tom Dickson. Various Chairmen of the VGH Medical Board. Dr. Gilles, Dr. G.F. Strong, Dr. Hodgins, the Hamilton Report. TRACK 2: Meetings between the VGH Medical Board and the Board of Trustees. Final impressions on the work with the VGH Board. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T0138:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Olga Volkoff : U.B.C. during the Depression RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1973-02-12 SUMMARY: Olga Volkoff was born in 1912 and answers questions concerning her childhood and teens. First impressions of campus; campus life; faculty; and in particular, faculty members who have greatly influenced her.

CALL NUMBER: T0138:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Olga Volkoff : U.B.C. during the Depression PERIOD COVERED: 1930-1933 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1973-02-19 SUMMARY: Olga Volkoff was born in 1912 and she answers questions about U.B.C. between the years 1930 and 1933. Effects of the Depression upon the university, Kidd Report, students petition campaign.

CALL NUMBER: T0138:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Olga Volkoff RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1973 SUMMARY: [No content summary available for tape T0138:0003.]