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- 1970-03-26 [date recorded]
Part of British Columbia Historical Association, Victoria Section fonds
RECORDED: [location unknown], 1970-03-26 SUMMARY: [No content summary available.];
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Part of British Columbia Historical Association, Victoria Section fonds
RECORDED: [location unknown], 1970-03-26 SUMMARY: [No content summary available.];
Part of Provincial Archives of British Columbia audio interviews, 1974-1992
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.];
Part of George Hastings Inskip fonds
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.
Part of J. Gordon Smith fonds
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.
The item is a photocopy of a letter of 23 November 1970 from J.C. Beaglehole to Dr. McKechnie regarding illnesses on the voyages of Captain James Cook.
Part of Archives research collection
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.
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.]
London calling : [Graveside service in honour of Capt. George Vancouver]
SUMMARY: Radio program with unidentified announcer, including part of proceedings of Graveside Service at Richmond, England, in honour of Captain George Vancouver, with speeches by local dignitaries, about: Captain George Vancouver.
Malaspina expedition : [tape 4 & 5 : walk round]
Part of Don Mowatt fonds
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.;
Malaspina expedition ; Thomas and Elizabeth Vaughan interview [for "Cook at Nootka"]
RECORDED: Portland (Ore.), 1977-10 SUMMARY: Thomas and Elizabeth Vaughan discuss an exhibition about the Malaspina Expedition at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland.;
Martinez, Estevan Jose, 1742-1798. Spanish Navigator.
Part of Estevan Jose Martinez fonds
Diary of 1789 voyage to Nootka. Translated from Spanish copy in Bancroft Library by William L. Schurz.
Presented by Frances Woodward, Special Collections, UBC Library, 1973.
My discovery of historical "Fort Defiance"
Part of Kenneth Gibson fonds
The file consists of a copy of an article by Gibson titled "My discovery of historical "Fort Defiance", winter quarters of Captain Robert Gray, 1791-1792. It was written in the winter of 1967-1968.
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.
Papers presented at the Simon Fraser University Cook Conference
The file consists of copies of papers presented at a conference entitled "Captain James Cook and his Times" sponsored by the History Department of Simon Fraser University, 26-30 April 1978.
Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, B.C.)
People in landscape : Bute Inlet
Part of Imbert Orchard fonds
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
Part of Imbert Orchard fonds
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
Part of Imbert Orchard fonds
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.
People in landscape : Trail to Bella Coola
Part of Imbert Orchard fonds
SUMMARY: This program recounts two journeys into Bella Coola: Alexander Mackenzie's journey in 1793, and that made by Cliff Kopas in 1933.
Peter Webster interview : [Langlois, 1977]
Part of Provincial Archives of British Columbia audio interviews, 1974-1992
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.]
Science and exploration on the Northwest coast of North America, 1542-1841 / Harry M. Majors
The item is a microfiche copy of an unpublished paper by Harry M. Majors titled "Science and exploration on the Northwest coast of North America, 1542-1841", Seattle, 1969.
The 7 o'clock show : [Fort Defiance]
Part of George Nicholson fonds
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 earliest Spanish explorations to the Pacific Northwest / James Garland Caster
The item is a microfilm copy of a thesis by James Caster titled "The earliest Spanish explorations to the Pacific Northwest." v, 444 p. Thesis (Ph.D.), University of New Mexico, 1969. Vita. Bibliography: pages 439-444.
The effect of the maritime fur trade on Northwest coast Indian society / Joyce Annabel Wike
The effect of the maritime fur trade on Northwest coast Indian Society. xxvii, 107 leaves: tables. Thesis (Ph.D.), Columbia University - 1951. Bibliography: leaves xvix - xxvii. Doctoral Dissertation Series, 3401. Purchased from University Microfilms.
The Hornby collection : Borderlands
Part of Don Mowatt fonds
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
Part of Don Mowatt fonds
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
Part of Don Mowatt fonds
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
Part of Don Mowatt fonds
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.
The journal of a voyage around the globe
Part of John Boit fonds
The journal of a voyage round the globe [log of the sloop Union], August 29, 1794 - July 8, 1796 (2 vols.).
Purchased from Massachusetts Historical Society, 1977.
Part of Dave Dixon collection
SUMMARY: Dick Diespecker discusses the 1776 voyage of Captain Cook, and the role of George Vancouver.;