Northwest Coast of North America--Discovery and exploration

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John T. Dewhirst interview

CALL NUMBER: T3148:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12 SUMMARY: Interview with archaeologist John Dewhirst about the history of the Nootka people. TRACK 1: Mr. Dewhirst discusses: his archeological findings on the village of Yuquot; the Nootkan as a maritime culture; Nootkan whaling; and the two-part seasonal cycles of West Coast peoples. TRACK 2: Mr. Dewhirst describes: more on the two-part cycle of the Nootka; relevance of seasonal relocation of Nootka to any modern day archeological findings; how the moving from one location to another was carried out; more on Yuquot, and how it has changed since it was an early Nootka village; hunting at Yuquot.;

CALL NUMBER: T3148:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Dewhirst discusses: harpoons of the early Nootka (cont'd); difficulty in knowing whether Nootka population changed during the three periods; rumour of cannibalism by the Nootka; warfare during the three periods. TRACK 2: Mr. Dewhirst talks about trade between the Nootka and other peoples in the area, as well as trade with the early Europeans. Discussion of lack of art pieces found in archeological digs of this area. More on Nootkan culture: how archeologists piece information about diet, food gathering and handicraft together; what information archeologists have found so far related to culture.;

CALL NUMBER: T3148:0003 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Dewhirst discusses how maritime prowess helped the Nootka stay strong politically and economically. Reasons for sporadic contact with the Europeans between 1804 and the 1860s. Discussion of Hyua, the last Maquinna at that time. Impact of Spanish vs. English. [End of interview. TRACK 2: blank.];

Journal

Journal of a voyage from England to the Pacific, including the northwest coast of North America, kept by George Hastings Inskip, master of H.M.S. Virago, 1851-1855 (2 vols.): vol. 1, August 9, 1851 - June 9, 1853; vol. 2, June 9, 1853 - August 9, 1855.

Purchased from Miss E.M.I. Caley, England, 1978.

Journalism and essays

Series consists of articles, typescript drafts, essays, biographies, notes, clippings, etc. relating to Alaska, the history of British Columbia, historic sites in British Columbia, Indigenous people of British Columbia, the pelagic sealing industry, etc. The series also includes invitations to events and 124 black and white photographs, mostly of Smith's time in Japan and China.

Letter to John McAllister

The item contains a photocopy of a 3 page letter to John McAllister concerning relatives and descendants of Captain James Cook. John McAllister was the second husband of Frances Wardale, a cousin of Cook.

List of vessels entering the North Pacific, 1743-1795, with a bibliography of authorities cited for information concerning vessels / Stuart Ramsay Tompkins

The item is a list of vessels entering the North Pacific, 1743-1795, with a bibliography of authorities cited for information concerning vessels. [For a commentary on the list see Stuart R. Tompkins, "After Bering: Mapping the North Pacific," BCHQ, XIX, 1-55.]

Malaspina expedition : [tape 4 & 5 : walk round]

RECORDED: Portland (Or.), [1977?] SUMMARY: "The Hornby Collection" is an anthology of plays, documentaries, interviews and selected fiction for radio -- all written, prepared and produced in British Columbia. These tapes are presumably unedite;d recordings made during a "walk round" the exhibition "Voyages of Enlightenment: Malaspina on the Northwest Coast, 1791-1792", presented in Portland by the Oregon Historical Society. Thomas Vaughan a;nd Elizabeth Crownhart-Vaughan talk with Peter Haworth.;

Nootka Sound recordings [for "Cook at Nootka"]

RECORDED: Nootka Sound (B.C.), 1977-08 SUMMARY: Location recordings made at Nootka Sound, August 1977, for a radio documentary about Captain Cook's arrival there. The tapes document Mooyah Bay, Resolution Cove, Friendly Cove, Coopte village site in Tahsis Inlet, Ehatisaht village site, and Marvinas Bay.

People in landscape : Bute Inlet

SUMMARY: A look at the history of Bute Inlet, and its exploration and promotion as a way into and out of the BC interior. The story of Alfred Waddington, his efforts to put a trail through to the Chilcotin via the Homathko Valley, and how this enterprise ended with the massacre of several members of a construction party by Indians.

People in landscape : Explorers in the Gulf of Georgia

SUMMARY: This special program was broadcast separately from the season's regular "People in Landscape" sub-series. It features some of the experiences of the early Spanish and English explorers in the Gulf of Georgia, told in excerpts from their written accounts.

People in landscape : Indians of the Gulf

SUMMARY: A program about some of the First Nations of the Gulf of Georgia -- early days, encounters with white explorers, and contemporary experiences -- and particularly about the Sechelt, Cape Mudge and Musqueam people, including the latter's struggle with Vancouver City Council over the development of land on their reserve. Voices heard are: Chief Clarence Joe of Sechelt, Chief Councillor Moon of Cape Mudge, Ed Sparrow of Musqueam, and Roderick Haig-Brown.

Peter Webster interview : [Langlois, 1977]

CALL NUMBER: T2392:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Peter Webster on sports days and his work as a fisherman PERIOD COVERED: 1907-1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Webster discusses the importance of sports days on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Special mention is made of Makah Days in the state of Washington. He describes the range of activities at these sports days. TRACK 2: More on sports days. Discussion of his childhood and his becoming a fisherman. He relates his beginnings as a seal hunter and the traditional ritual involved in seal hunting. CALL NUMBER: T2392:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Stories of the contact period and discussion of Native Indian music PERIOD COVERED: 1700-1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Webster continues his discussion of the ritual of seal hunting and his career as a fisherman. He talks of the different types of canoes. Mr. Webster discusses the Native tradition relating to the origin of the word Nootka and a story about the enslavement of Jewitt and Thompson by Chief Maquinna. Also a story on the Spanish contact with the Natives. TRACK 2: Discussion of contact period and another story about it. Mr. Webster describes his involvement in Indian music, types of songs, and their importance in Native culture. CALL NUMBER: T2392:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Mr. Webster discusses Native Indian music PERIOD COVERED: 1907-1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Webster discusses the importance of music in the past and today. He discusses composing Native Indian songs. The use of dancing and music in Indian culture. Costumes used. [TRACK 2: blank; end of interview.]

The 7 o'clock show : [Fort Defiance]

Documentary. On the west coast of Vancouver Island, the troller "Stream" takes us from Tofino to Adventure Cove to examine the site of Fort Defiance, where Captain Gray anchored his ship "Columbia" for the winter of 1791-1792. With Ken Gibson, author George Nicholson, and diver Harry McPhee.

The Hornby collection : Borderlands

SUMMARY: "The Hornby Collection" is an anthology of plays, documentaries, interviews and selected fiction for radio -- all written, prepared and produced in British Columbia. "Borderlands", a poem for voices a;nd sounds by Don Gutteridge. An account from both sides of the events and emotions surrounding the massacre of the crew of the ship "Boston" by Chief Maquinna and his Nootka band. Featured actors include Peter Haworth as John Jewitt, Don Francks as Maquinna, and the late Powys Thomas as John Meares.

The Hornby collection : Captain Cook At Nootka, part 1 : Landfall on unknown seas

SUMMARY: "The Hornby Collection" is an anthology of plays, documentaries, interviews and selected fiction for radio -- all written, prepared and produced in British Columbia. "Captain Cook at Nootka, Part 1, ;Landfall on Unknown Seas" is the first of two program on Captain Cook's visit to Nootka Sound. Includes material recorded on location at Nootka Sound. An historical documentary based on the journals; of Cook and others on the Pacific Coast in 1778.;

The Hornby collection : Captain Cook At Nootka, part 2 : The salmon people from under the sea

SUMMARY: "The Hornby Collection" is an anthology of plays, documentaries, interviews and selected fiction for radio -- all written, prepared and produced in British Columbia. "Captain Cook at Nootka, Part 2, The Salmon People From Under the Sea" is the second of two program on Captain Cook's visit to Nootka Sound. An examination of the effects of the contact between Europeans and the inhabitants of the Northwest Coast from 1778 onwards. Includes material gathered on location at Nootka Sound.

The Hornby collection : Malaspina expedition

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 discussion of the exhibition "Voyages of Enlightenment: Malaspina on the Northwest Coast, 1791-1792", presented in Portland by the Oregon Historical Society. Thomas Vaughan and Elizabeth Crownhart-Vaughan talk with Peter Haworth about Malaspina's voyage to the northwest coast of North America in 1791 -- the greatest scientific expedition in Spanish history.

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