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Amateur film. Footage of golfers taking practice swings (b&w); the 1939 PNE parade (colour); and the 1939 World's Fair at Treasure Island, San Francisco.

Records - including posters, drawings, sketches, photographs, slides, audio-visual material, and construction plans -
relating to the 1986 World Exposition, specifically the Expo 86 Corporation, held in Vancouver in 1986. Includes files from all of the divisions and departments within the Corporation, reflecting the planning, coordination, development and execution of the World's Fair.

Television commercials. Three spot announcements about the Northwest Territories Pavilion at Expo '86.

Public affairs

Public affairs. Television news coverage of the Transpo 86 news conference, as reported by CBC Vancouver, CKVU, and BCTV, 23-Feb-1981.

Public affairs. Discussion of Expo 86, including an excerpt from a speech by Premier Bennett announcing Expo 86 will go ahead; a talk by Peter Hyndman (Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs) about the financing and economic impact of Expo 86; and background shots.

Promotional video. Slide/sound presentation about proposed Canada Trade and Convention Centre and Expo 86.

News footage?. Pan of Expo site in July 1982 and shots of caterpillar tractor breaking ground on the site.

Promotional. Presents the Expo preview centre, using graphics, slides and film.

Promotional. Slide/sound presentation on theme of transportation and communication, including shots of the undeveloped Expo site, Vancouver and scenes of B.C.

News items. Off-air recordings of news items, reports and special programs dealing with Expo '86 events from March 1983 to May 1986.

Demonstration. Shows mock-up of proposed Expo Centre design, showing model viewed as from Georgia and Granville Streets, B.C. Place and the ALRT. Includes graphic and photographic images in the sphere. Model designed by Bruno Freschi Architects; sphere images courtesy of Applause Communications, Creative House, Evans & Sutherland, Vertigo Graphics.

Special event coverage. Coverage of the royal visit and ceremony at B.C. Place, including the Queen's invitation to the world to attend Expo 86.

Special event coverage. Luncheon speeches by Expo Commissioner, Patrick Reid, greeting Chinese Premier, and Premier Zhao announcing China's participation in Expo 86.

The item is a U-Matic video tape of a promotional film from 1984. It contains a pre-fair promotion for Expo 86. It is a video version of slide-tape presentation.

Promotional. Footage of public events and announcements related to Expo 86 between August and November 1984, compiled for informational and promotional purposes. 001.01: Expo Progress #2: Lord Mayor of London Unveiling, 1984/08/29. 001.02: Expo Progress #3: UBC housing announcement / Governor Spellman announcement / Preview Centre construction scenes, 1984/09/25. 001.03: Expo Progress #4: Topping-off of the Preview Centre, 1984/10/11. 001.04: Expo Progress #5: Opening of Expo Display Centre, 1984/10/11. 001.05: Expo Progress #6: Announcement of CN Pavillion, 1984/10/11. 001.06: Expo Progress #7: Scott Paper Co. announcement / Visit to Children's Hospital by Expo Ernie and Scott mascot, 1984/10/29. 001.07: Expo Progress #8: Commissioners' Meeting, 1984/11/05.

Promotional. Presentation intended to attract participation of corporations and foreign governments. Presents transportation and communication themes, using footage of Vancouver and the Expo site and talks by Expo officials, as well as footage from international sources.

Promotional. Presentation intended to attract participation of corporations and foreign governments. Presents transportation and communication themes, using footage of Vancouver and the Expo site and talks by Expo officials, as well as footage from international sources.

Promotional. Footage of Vancouver, the Expo site and nearby scenic spots, compiled for release to media outlets for promotion of Expo 86.

News release. Promotional report with scenes of Expo site and information about Expo, including Commissioner Patrick Reid explaining the fair's costs, and a man-on-the-street interview.

The item is a promotional video for Expo 86 from ca. 1985. It contains the following short clips: "BC -- It's your show", "Our future is here", "Look what's happening here", "The Expo Highway."

Promotional video. Plans and exhibits for the B.C. Pavilion at Expo '86.

Television commercials. Expo '86 promotional spots on the "invite the world" theme. First two include aerial views of B.C. natural scenery, of Vancouver, fireworks, graphics. Third promotional spot includes aerials of B.C. scenery and Vancouver, plus welcoming speech by Premier W. R. Bennett.

Television commercials. Three 30-second spots promoting the Expo Centre, showing a young family on a spinning platform travelling through the centre's displays.

Promotional video. A report with scenes of Expo site and information about Expo, including Commissioner Patrick Reid explaining the fair's costs, and a man-on-the-street interview.

Promotional. Preview of Expo 86, presenting footage of Vancouver, the Expo site, and the Expo Centre celebration. Also includes comments from Premier W.R. Bennett, Jim Pattison, Commissioner Patrick Reid, and visitors. Sound track includes narration with theme song, "Something's Happening Here", sung by Lisa Dalbello.

Promotional film. Pre-fair promotion for Expo 86.

Promotional. Presents scenes of Vancouver, Expo site, and events and opening of Expo Centre. Soundtrack comprises narration with theme song, "Something's Happening Here".

Promotional. Presentation designed to attract Japanese visitors to Expo 86. Emphasizes means of getting to Vancouver. Footage includes models of Expo site, B.C. and Vancouver attractions, and Canada Place under construction.

Television commercials. Promtoes Expo 86 to Canadian and U.S. markets. Includes shots of Expo site, Vancouver, scenic spots, leisure activities, Canada Place, animations showing Expo themes, and a message from Premier Bennett.