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The collection consists of audio disc aircheck recordings of musical performances on radio programs broadcast by CBU (CBC Vancouver) in the early-to-mid-1950s. The programs heard include "Dixieland Jazz", "Jazz Workshop", "Leicester Square", "Nightspot", "Opportunity Knocks", and "Radio Rhythm".

Interview. Mrs. Godfrey Holloway, a former fashion model from England, is interviewed by Alan Millar about women's fashions and about being named as one of Canada's best-dressed women.

Children's program. Boys are given a tour of Vancouver Fire Department fire hall and shown facilities, fire trucks and fire fighting equipment; Indian story about a raven, adapted by Joan Pearce and illustrated by Ruth Nickell.

Children's program. Sports fisherman Hal Denton takes a boy fishing and demonstrates the handling of fly fishing equipment, and how to land and clean fish. "The Mischievous One", an Indian story about Indian fishing and a raven, adapted by Joan Pearce and illustrated by Ruth Nickell. Lecture and demonstration with a sea shell collection.

Children's program. Four boys visit HMCS "Fraser", where an officer explains aspects of the ship's bridge, armaments, galley and wheelhouse. Barney Potts shows fireman's hat and horn. Boy's are introduced to balloon flight at the Pacific National Exhibition.

The series consists of audio disc recordings of radio programs in the series "BC School Broadcast", "National School Broadcast", and ....

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Tom Hood interviews Mrs. Belle Hilton, whose husband (F.B.C. Hilton) was the CBC's head engineer in B.C. She discusses his work, the CBC in general, etc.;

The item consists of a kinescope of the August 5, 1954 CBC coverage of the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, sponsored by Northern Electric. Events reported on include: rowing finals from the Vedder Canal (Prince Phillip in attendance, Canada wins gold medal in the eights); boxing from the Forum; wrestling from Kerrisdale Arena; fencing from Lord Byng High School gymnasium; lawn bowls from New Westminster; track and field from Empire Stadium; and swimming from Empire Pool. Includes ad inserts for Northern Electric flash bulbs and kitchen appliances.

The fonds consists of radio and television programs produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and mainly broadcast from its Vancouver stations.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-08-19 SUMMARY: Cathryn and James Johnston recall their experiences in the world of Vancouver theatre. They became involved with theatre through the drama club at Britannia High School in the early 1930s, early productions with the Sun Rays, the Strolling Players, the Victory Players and the Vancouver Little Theatre. Radio drama: Fletcher Markle's "Imagine Please" at CKWX, which led to work for CBC Vancouver. Discussion of Theatre Under The Stars: people, productions, administration. Totem Theatre. The Frederick Wood Theatre. The Arts Club. Many stories about missed cues and forgotten lines. Everyman Theatre, later the Avon Players. Stories about Lon Chaney Jr. and other visiting guest stars. More on CBC and the long-running "Farm Broadcast" serial.

SUMMARY: This episode was recorded at the North Vancouver Centennial Theatre on November 29, 1978. Neville Marriner conducts the CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra in the following program: Mendelssohn's "Symphon;y No. 1 in C Minor"; Ravel's "Mother Goose Suite"; and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7 in A Major".;

SUMMARY: This episode features selections by Holbourne, Shostakovich, and Canadian composer Talivaldis Kenins.;

SUMMARY: This episode was recorded at the North Vancouver Centennial Theatre on November 2, 1978. Neville Marriner conducts the CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra in the following program: Rossini's "Overture to ;Semiramide"; Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis"; Respighi's "Trittico Botticelliano"; and Mendelssohn's "Symphony No. 3 in A Minor ('The Scotch')".;

SUMMARY: Laurence Wilson conducts the orchestra in performances of "Concertino for piano and orchestra" by Arthur Honegger (with soloist Marion Barnum) and "On hearing first cuckoo of spring" by Frederick Deli;us.;

SUMMARY: Victor Feldbrill conducts the CBC Vancouver Orchestra in a program of selections, including Respighi's "The Birds", "Babar the Elephant" by Poulenc and Francaix, Ballard's "Why the duck has a short ta;il", two Tsimshian songs [with spoken texts], and Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals".;

SUMMARY: This episode was recorded at Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre, with conductor Victor Feldbrill, PeterHaworth as narrator, and solo guitarist Turibio Santos. The narration between musical selections docum;ents the the discovery and exploration of the Northwest Coast of North America by Spanish explorers. The musical selections are from Arne's "Overture to Alfred", Albeniz's "Asturias", Farnaby-Rubbra's; "Improvisation", Rodrigo's "Fantasy", Boccherini's "La Musica Notturna" and Boyce's "King's Birthday Ode Overture".;

News item. Discusses British Columbia's historical role in constitutional reform from the 1870s to 1980. Illustrated with photographs from the Provincial Archives of BC.

Political address. Opposition Leader David Barrett responds to a TV address made March 29, 1984.

The item is an audio recording of an interview with Don Home. In it, he discusses his career in radio broadcasting. Mr. Horne took training at the Sprott-Shaw School and worked at radio stations in Victoria and Vancouver before joining the CBC in 1939. His field was technical production, including live radio drama, where he worked with producer Andrew Allan. In 1955, he became a supervisor, and in 1966, technical director. He retired from the CBC in 1974. The interview reflects on many aspects of technical change, the problems of early broadcasting, and the details of wartime broadcasting.

Documentary. Examines the life of alcoholic derelicts on Vancouver's skid row. Three denizens of the district talk candidly about their lives and what brought them to their present state. They are shown on the street, along the waterfront and at the Salvation Army Harbour Light mission, where Captain William Leslie is interviewed.

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

SUMMARY: Part of radio broadcast of the beginning of FM broadcasting in Vancouver by CBC on station VE9FG, with unidentified announcer, comments by Kenneth Caple, CBC program director of British Columbia region, about: broadcasting, FM radio, history of broadcasting technology; including musical selections played by CBC Vancouver Orchestra conducted by John Avison.

Public affairs. Obituary for former BC Premier W.A.C. Bennett.

SUMMARY: This episode features a program of music for strings, including pieces by Charles Avison, Leon Mouravieff, Thomas Roseingrave and Carlos Chavez, conducted by John Avison.;

CALL NUMBER: T3946:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): A career in music and radio in Vancouver, 1923-1950 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1982-02-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: John Avison discusses: his family background; musical origins; early work at Vancouver radio stations -- CKCD, CHLS, CNRV, etc; CRCV at Hotel Vancouver; Andrew Allan and radio drama in Vancouver; CBC Talent Festival; home radios in the 1920s; Vancouver stations; people at CNRV; comments on work in early radio; Charitable programs at Christmas; CKCD and CHLS. TRACK 2: Mr. Avison discusses: newsreader Early Kelly; CFYC and Jehovah's Witnesses; CNRV, ca. 1932; Ira Dilworth; CRBC and CBC attitudes to, and programming of, classical music; radio drama production; Avison's duties as conductor of CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra; performing live vs. performing on radio; visiting musicians.

CALL NUMBER: T3946:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): A career in music and radio in Vancouver, 1923-1950 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1982-02-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Avison discusses: recording orchestral music; more on musical background; composer Paul Hindemith; the National Youth Orchestra; recording of orchestral music; CBC attitude towards classical music; International Conference of Broadcasters concert; Glenn Gould. More on Avison's work on early Vancouver's radio stations. Musicians accompanied and personal influences. [TRACK 2: blank.]

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1982-11-24 SUMMARY: Musician and broadcaster John Avison discusses his experiences in the early days of radio in Vancouver. TRACK 1: First performance on radio, at CKWX. Greater Vancouver Radio Listeners League. Early radio sets and listening. CFYC, operated by International Bible Students. CJOR, at St. Julien Apartment Hotel. Province station CKCD and phantom station CHLS; his duties as music director there. Christmas fund shows; other programming. Theatre organ. Calangis family, musicians. Earle Kelly. His first radio performance on CKMO. CKCD/CHLS: relationship, hours of operation, his work there. Also played on CNRV. Trans-Canada radio network broadcasts. His attitude to radio as a youngster. Pianists Ronnie Matthews and Alec Templeton. Charlie Defieux's plays on CJOR. Barney Potts. Vancouver speakeasies. Len Chamberlain and other dance band leaders in Vancouver; popular clubs and venues. His work at CNRV, and his start as a conductor. CRCV people. Recollection of Andrew Allan. TRACK 2: Vancouver's pre-war eminence in radio production; programs originating there. Why he left art school; his education. CFYC station locations; International Bible Students Ass'n. Radio evangelists, including Aimee Semple McPherson and Father Devine. Rev. Andrew Roddan on Vancouver. Dr. Lyle Telford. Early equipment: carbon microphone, etc. Popularity of radio personalities. Beginning as conductor of CBC Vancouver; Chamber Orchestra. Alien artists during WW2. 33 -1/3 rpm discs invented in Vancouver [?]. Served in army during WW2, but conducted orchestra while on leave. AR bond drive shows. "Blooper" stories. (End of interview)

The fonds consists of: audio recordings of John Emerson's radio, nightclub, stage and television performances and rehearsals; oral history interviews about John Emerson; Emerson's papers; a collection of theatrical, publicity, and family photographs; and a kinescope of the CBC Vancouver television musical variety program, "John Emerson Presents" (1959).

Item consists of a documentary showing outdoor gathering of five men listening to Hugh Mann and Stu Phillips talk about their experiences flying the Supermarine Stranraer flying boat on the west coast. The flying boat is anchored near shore in the background and later seen in flight. The film is an excerpt from an episode of the weekly television show.

The item is a reel of news footage. It contains unedited CBC news footage of fire and fire-fighters, shot at night.