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The item is a video copy of a promotional film. It is an Imperial Oil tribute to British Columbia on its centennial. Beginning with a visit to Major J.S. Matthews at the Vancouver City Archives, the film surveys the growth of BC industry, with special attention to the role of the petroleum industry in past development and present prosperity. Includes: Vancouver streets, airport and aerial views; heavy construction work in mountains; logging; mining; Trail smelter; fishing and canning; fruit growing in the Okanagan; cattle ranching; oil drilling (Peace River region); ships in port; sports activities; UBC.

Out-takes. An Imperial Oil tribute to British Columbia on its centennial. Beginning with a visit to Major J.S. Matthews at the Vancouver City Archives, the film surveys the growth of BC industry, with special attention to the role of the petroleum industry in past development and present prosperity. Includes: Vancouver streets, airport and aerial views; heavy construction work in mountains; logging; mining; Trail smelter; fishing and canning; fruit growing in the Okanagan; cattle ranching; oil drilling (Peace River region); ships in port; sports activities; UBC.

The item is a composite print of an industrial film, from 1961. It shows the construction of Western Pacific's crude oil pipeline from the Peace River region to Kamloops. Includes shots of Barkerville; seismic blasting; drilling for oil; laying of pipeline (with crossings of the Fraser and Quesnel Rivers); BC oil refineries (including Ioco); Prince George; Vancouver (harbour, Lion's Gate Bridge, skyline); Cariboo range land and family recreation.