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The item is a video copy of amateur films made by John L. Getgood, mainly under the company name "Unit-One Productions".

1. [SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOTAGE]: Untitled; [early 1970s?]. Includes footage of Beacon Hill Park; the M.V. "Coho"; Victoria Airport; Pat Bay Highway; the waterfront; Mount Tolmie viewpoint; Goldstream Park; Brentwood ferry; Malahat summit; Duncan; the E&N Railway; Cowichan Bay?; Saanich Fair. These may be out-takes from ISLAND UNDER THE STARS, below.
2. ST. MALO. Presumably about the French seaside city.
3. ISLAND UNDER THE STARS: Travelogue about southern Vancouver Island; [early 1970s?]. For film elements, see AAAA6576.
4. BEEKMAN - BANKER OF JACKSONVILLE: A film about banker Cornelius C. Beekman, a prominent figure in the history of Jacksonville, Oregon. [196-?]
5. MAY ROBERTS: About May Roberts of Nanaimo. [197-?]

The item is a videocassette containing news footage from 1997 and an industrial video from 2000 which includes an update and overview of construction on the Vancouver Island Highway Project. The VIHP included highway and bridge construction and improvement from Victoria to Campbell River, and was scheduled for completion by 2002. Footage includes the opening of the Sable River Bridge, June 1998; the opening of the Mud Bay-Courtenay section by Premier Dan Miller, September 1999; and the management of environmental concerns such as stream protection and fish habitat creation.

The item is a documentary video from 1993 containing two programs. They show the history, construction and improvement of Highway 19, from Campbell River to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, during the 1970s. The road opened on September 21,1979. The story is told through studio interviews with retired or long-time Highways employees, including Dan Bowen, George Dodge, Dennis Dodsworth, and Al Tranfield, as well as former Port McNeill mayor Gerry Furney. Also includes archival Super 8 footage of the construction, shot by George Dodge.

The item is a promotional video from 1991. It shows Ministry of Transportation and Highways employees on Vancouver Island in their various work situations. Includes an original song written by Scott Littlejohn and Tom Parkin, and sung by Bobby Teesdale.

The item is a videocassette of an industrial video from 1996. It shows the environmental impact of the Vancouver Island Highway Project construction on Craigflower Creek.

The item is an industrial video from 1999. Ministry of Transportation personnel work together with First Nations elders to protect the ecosystem around Bush Creek, near Ladysmith on the Vancouver Island Highway.

The item is a video copy of amateur film footage taken by J. Harold Sherk from 1941 to 1943. It shows activities of conscientious objectors doing alternative service in B.C. during World War II under the auspices of the Forest Service. Includes: forest camp in Ontario; train trip across prairies; scenery around Banff; Green Timbers forest nursery; forestry work (land clearing); Yale; camp life, firefighting, forestry work, etc., at Campbell River, Bowser, Parksville, Cowichan area, Duncan, Shawnigan, Langford; Victoria street scenes; Rocky Mountains and Alberta foothills on train trip back east.

The item is a video copy of a documentary film, the story of the Sayward forest on Vancouver Island. Destroyed by fire on 5 July 1938 and subsequently reforested, the Sayward is now a valuable area for outdoor recreation. The film includes archival footage of the fire and the reforestation work, and an original score by folk singer Valdy helps to tell the story.

The item is a video master of a travelogue (French version) from 1976. An airline passenger waiting for his flight is introduced to the scenic and recreational attractions of B.C. by a talking issue of Beautiful B.C. magazine. Includes footage of Victoria (streets, Swiftsure yacht race), Butchart Gardens, boating, Friendly Cove, Della Falls, Gold River, camping scenes, Campbell River fishing derby, loggers' sports, Nanaimo bathtub race, Vancouver (skyline, streets, Gastown, Queen Elizabeth Park, Stanley Park, restaurants, theatres), Whistler Mountain skiing, Fraser Valley, Fraser Canyon, Indian salmon fishing, Thompson-Nicola country, cattle ranching, rodeo, wildlife, fresh-water fishing, Okanagan Valley scenes, Kelowna Regatta.

The item is a video copy of CTV news footage. Shows stock footage of forest fires and forest fire fighting on Vancouver Island. Includes footage of: airtankers dropping fire retardent; burned-over areas; small towns at risk; testing of fire equipment; number of fires burning in the province; impact of lightning strikes; financial impact of forest fires in the province; rapattack crews in action; etc.

The item consists of a video copy of footage from 1982. Shows aerial footage of various forest fires between Squamish and Whistler, in the Cariboo Region, the Peace River Region, Bulkley Valley, Vancouver Island, and along the BC/Alberta border. Commentary discusses characteristics of the individual fires, their causes, specific problems presented, etc.

Documentary. "The scenes include a few brief views of Duncan on Vancouver Island in the early days, falling giant Douglas Fir with new chainsaws, bucking them into portable lengths, and the transportation of the logs by truck and railway. Good scenes at the base of the spar tree where the logs are being yarded out of the bush, tongs thrown about them with great skill, and the massive trunks lifted onto the rail cars by a steam donkey. Logs are loaded onto trucks by a gasoline donkey. There are scenes around the mill showing the arrival of the logs, the endless chain up onto the deck, the carriage which carries the logs through the circular saw, the edger, and all mill operations, including sorting in the lumber yard. A steam crane is shown working in the yard lifting and piling huge loads of lumber. A truck drives under the sawdust hopper and is loaded with sawdust which will be delivered to houses for stove fuel. And trucks leave the mill loaded with cut lumber. Also shown is an excellent tree-topping sequence with a high-rigger." (Colin Browne)

The item is a video cassette containing five newsreel items. There is a wide assortment of footage, much of it shot in the Victoria area. Highlights include: cars on Malahat; Victoria harbour; Empress Hotel; Government House; Lt.-Gov. Prior; Beacon Hill Park; Hatley Park; Fletcher Bros. music store; boxing; Gorge Sports Day; Colwood Golf Course; sulky racing, Vancouver; Butchart and other gardens; sealing fleet; panoramic views of Victoria; Legislative Buildings; Sooke pipeline; military sports day; motorcycle racing; canoe races; tug-o'-war; ship "Princess Louise"; John Oliver inspecting Navy League; visit of Gov.-Gen. Lord and Lady Byng; Hardy Bay; Willows Sports Day; garden party; Ladysmith coal bunkers; children's garden party; water sports, including high diving.

The item is a video copy depicting footage of archaeological expedition to the Brooks Peninsula.

The item is a video copy of an amateur film, originally made ca. 1947. Shows Mayo Lumber Company operations near Nanaimo, including sawmill, railway and log booming operations.

The item is a video copy of a documentary film about loggers and logging in British Columbia, in the past and the present. Includes footage of All-Sooke Day logger's sports; logging equipment on display at the PNE; high-tech mechanized logging; road-building with a caterpillar tractor; and interviews with loggers Mackie Pickard, Roger Ennis, and John Dubeck. Historical footage includes horse logging; hand falling and bucking; blasting; logging railroad; spar tree; donkey engine; and railway speeder. Includes historical footage from Gerry Wellburn, Phil Le Mare, and the British Columbia Forest Service.

The item is a video copy of out-takes. Promoting Victoria as "a little bit of Old England", this footage was shot for Universal's "Going Places" travel series with the co-operation of the National Film Board's John Grierson. The outs include shots of: Legislature at night and arrival of dignitaries; sequence on Canadian Scottish Regiment at church parade at Work Point Barracks; University School [St. Michael's boys school] rugby game; girls' school; library reading room; golfers playing at Oak Bay golf course while Empress steamers pass in background; Craigflower School?; dinner at Royal Oak Inn; Nanaimo Bastion; sequence on girls' drill team performing on lawn behind Legislature with Kinsmen Boys Band; Cowichan Indians making sweaters and carving totems and work on display at Koksilah Trading Post, Duncan; also footage of salmon fishing and logging.

The item is an audio recording of an interview with Arthur Holmes.
T4397:0001 track 1: Brief description of Holmes' family background, including clerical career of father, the Reverend George Hedley Holmes (later Archdeacon), who served in Alberta and northern Saskatchewan. Steps by which Arthur became a clergyman and his decision to move to BC. Condition of the "West Coast Mission" on west coast of Vancouver Island: vicarage a 2 room shack, no utilities; no minister previous 7 years. Account of founding of Anglican Church on west coast in 1913. Comments about ship, "Princess Maquinna", which provided means for clergy to get around. Description of Tofino church, St. Columba. Churchyard rhododendrons a major attraction for visitors.
Track 2: Condition of the mission in 1949 when Reverend Arthur Holmes arrived. Holmes revives a travelling motion picture business to raise money for mission. Services held in Port Renfrew, nearby logging camps, Bamfield, Ucluelet, Sarita River, Kildonan, Ucluelet, Tofino, Tahsis, Zeballos. Bamfield an attractive stop. Comparison of Shantymen, Roman Catholic church and United Church on west coast. Holmes establishes a presence in more distant communities. Story of unusual funeral service for deceased Sikh. Religious background of parishioners. Anglican services sometimes informal. Today, United and Anglican churches alternate serving "the charge of Tofino and Ucluelet" every two years. Early travel between Ucluelet and Tofino. A rector's duties. In 1949 many baptisms due to absence of clergyman for 7 years. Some unusual funerals.

T4397:0002 track 1: Holmes recounts experiences as member of hospital board, including inadvertently getting caught up in Tofino-Ucluelet rivalry over a temporary replacement for burnt down Tofino hospital. Account of building new church at Ucluelet with donations from suppliers, parishioners, boat and ship owners. Origins of church name, "St. Aidan's-on-the-Hill". Services in other communities held in halls, private homes. Holmes' personal relations with Tofino and Ucluelet very good today; Holmes to donate his family library to churches in both towns.
Track 2: Description of corner-stone laying for new Ucluelet church and of later consecration. Uses of church basement. Names of some loyal parishioners in Ucluelet. Core of ex-Newfoundlanders strong supporters. Dedicated parishioner, "Ted" E.A. Welland, superintends construction of Ucluelet church. Diocese head office seem not very interested in west coast. New Tofino rectory building. Good relations with Ucluelet RC priest, Father Carney. Description of eccentric Tofino parishioner, George Maltby. Comments about loyal Tofino parishioners Mrs. Alma Sloman and Mrs. Benny Arnet. Schedule of "Princess Maquinna" determined date of visits to other communities. Travel on the Maquinna. Maquinna was seaworthy. Comments on evacuation of Japanese. Holmes left mission due to marital difficulties. Discussion of Holmes' achievements. Visits to west coast in recent years. Method of reporting to Victoria. Types of church records prepared by minister. Origin of films shot by Holmes and used in mission work. Telephone service at Ucluelet in early 1950s.

SUMMARY: "The Bush and the Salon" was a CBC radio series that recreated early Canadian life from letters, diaries and other sources. This episode, "This Is My Home: The Story Of The Deans Family of Victoria, Part 2: Here Will I Stay", is written by Peter Haworth. This episode focuses on Victoria in 1854, including the war with Russia in Sitka, and early life in the colony as related by members of the Deans family. The actors include Pat Williams, David Glyn-Jones, Robert Clothier, Roy Brinson, Shirley Broderick, Michael Collins, Eric Schneider, and Sam Payne.

SUMMARY: "The Hornby Collection" is an anthology of plays, documentaries, interviews and selected fiction for radio -- all written, prepared and produced in British Columbia. "The Broken Group" is a sound documentary by Ann Pollock. Remote and uninhabited, the Broken Islands in Barkley Sound, off the West Coast of Vancouver Island, evoke memories of other times. Those involved in this program included Jo Thomas, Brian Whyte, David Hancock, Margaret Reynolds, Bob and Florrie Peel, Rob Tape, Peter Webster, Imbert Orchard, the [staff of the] Bamfield Marine Station, and CBC technicians Jose da Silva, Lars Eastholm, Bob Spence and Michael Nuss.

SUMMARY: "The Hornby Collection" is an anthology of plays, documentaries, interviews and selected fiction for radio -- all written, prepared and produced in British Columbia. "The Broken Group" is a sound documentary by Ann Pollock. Remote and uninhabited, the Broken Islands in Barkley Sound, off the West Coast of Vancouver Island, evoke memories of other times.

SUMMARY: "The Hornby Collection" is an anthology of plays, documentaries, interviews and selected fiction for radio -- all written, prepared and produced in British Columbia. A drama detailing the life of Ginger Goodwin -- union organizer, Socialist party candidate and World War I draft-evader -- who was hunted down and shot by a hired policeman in July of 1918.

SUMMARY: The history of Nanaimo and the local coal mining industry (including the bitter coal miners' strike of 1913), followed by stories about childhood on the Gulf Islands. The voices heard are: Ida New; Freda New; Constance Swartz; Beatrice Freeman; Dorothy Richardson; Geraldine Hulbert; Joe Kneen; Ronald Norris; and Donald New.

SUMMARY: (1) "Tidewaters" was the 13th program in "From the Mountains to the Sea", a series about the history and people of British Columbia's regions, based on oral history interviews recorded by Robert (later Imbert) Orchard. It deals with the people who lived at different parts of the British Columbia coastline. The outer coast of British Columbia and the story of some of the wrecks around Cape Beale. Settlers on the coast: the Finns of Sointula, the Norwegians of Bella Coola, and the people who settled at the north end of Vancouver Island. Also the coastal Indians: the Haidas and their huge canoes, and the Nootka whale-hunters. Voices heard include: Ethel Cadorin, Edward Joyce, Annie Hayes, Ted Levelton, Milo Fougner, Arvo Tynjala, Frank Hole and Chief William Scow. The Hamatsa songs were performed by Mary Johnson, Annie Hayes, and Arvo Tynjala; another song was sung by Dick Willy. (2) In a concert from the Courtenay Youth Music Camp, Simon Streatfield conducts the Faculty Orchestra in works by; Vivaldi, Bach and Respighi, with soloists Steven Staryk, Otto Eifert and Ray Still. NOTE: Only the "Tidewaters" documentary is on this tape, which is tape 1 of 2.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1982 SUMMARY: In an interview with Peter Ladner of Monday Magazine, author Jack Hodgins discusses his work, the development of his writing, characters, etc., and the role of Vancouver Island as a milieu for his fic;tion.;

The item is an audio recording of an interview with Hilda Cecil Collins.
In an interview with Indiana Matters, Hilda Collins discusses her life, her career as a governess, pioneering on Vancouver Island in 1913, family life, and women's societies.

RECORDED: Duncan (B.C.), 1982-09-23 SUMMARY: Doreen Ruffner talks about how her family came to the Cowichan Valley after her father bought 500 acres at Cowichan Lake. Describes Duncan; the building of the family house, and its location between Bear Lake and Honeymoon Bay; and their neighbours. Describes fending off a cougar that attacked her and cousin, a young boy named Tony Farrer (or Farrar?), on 16-Sep-1916. She and Tony both received the Albert Medal by the Duke of Devonshire. [Their Albert Medals were later exchanged for the George Cross.] Postcards of Doreen, Tony and the cougar were made. Describes album of letters and gifts received from all over the world.

The item is an audio recording of an interview with Robert Knight.
T4044:0001 track 1: Discusses: family background; father's work as school inspector in India; Anglo-Indian upbringing in Calcutta and England; memories of prep school and schooldays at Oundle; recollections of Oundle School headmaster, F.W. Sanderson and assessment of Sanderson's international reputation as educator; studies at Cambridge University; decision to settle on Vancouver Island; chicken ranching at Errington; interlude as harvester on prairies, 1926; teaching experiences at Shawnigan Lake Boys' School (SLS), 1927-29; impressions of SLS founder, C.W. Lonsdale.
Track 2: Discusses: recollections of SLS and Lonsdale (cont'd); reasons for continuing studies at Victoria College and UBC, 1931-33; anecdotes and reminiscences of Walter Gage, G.G. Sedgewick, Gordon Shrum, Freddy Wood, and other contrasts between UBC and Cambridge; decision to open private school at Qualicum Beach, 1935; early difficulties attendant upon building and locating school; philosophy and educational ideals of Qualicum College (QC) inspired by Oundle and Sanderson. Assistance received from brother, G.H. Knight, and A.D. Muskett, Victoria schoolmaster, in establishing QC.

T4044:0002 track 1: Discusses: philosophy of Qualicum College (cont'd); first students and characteristics, family background of other students; attitudes of local community towards QC; recruiting campaigns to increase enrollment; curriculum of QC and daily routine; importance of organized games in school life; importance of discipline on boys and folly of modern permissive views of education; description of specially-made birch cane used in QC.
Track 2: Discusses: origins and significance of school traditions, uniforms, school motto, song, prefectorial system, etc.; value of school cadet corps; humorous; recollections of staff members and student pranks; contacts with Fairbridge Farm School, Duncan, and relations between QC and other private schools in B.C.; relationship with provincial Department of Education; hopes for science labs and other school facilities; reasons for closing school in 1970; reflections on career as scholar, sportsman and educationalist.

SUMMARY: Part one is an interview with Sam Sunter. Part two is a visit to Sunter's farm (Mattick's Farm), with the sound of model steam locomotives built by Sunter.;

The item is an audio recording of an interview with Phyllis Hill.
T3982:0002: Interview with Phyllis Hill on the subject of Cape Scott and her childhood there. Discussion of photographs of Cape Scott subjects.

T3982:0002: Recollections of school days, church, people (including teacher, minister), first and only marriage at Cape Scott, various other people, general store, post office at Fisherman's Bay, Sucharti, Scandinavian influence at Cape Scott.