Radio broadcasting--British Columbia--History

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William Dee interview

CALL NUMBER: T0047:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): William Dee RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-04-21 SUMMARY: William Dee was born in 1897, and is a veteran of WWI and WWII. He gives a biography covering 1897-1918. Description of Victoria and Vancouver Island prior to WWI. A discussion of his father's work as telegraph agent -- the live stations on the network. Describes his enlistment and his training in the 88th Battalion and experience in WWI.

CALL NUMBER: T0047:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): William Dee RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-05-08 SUMMARY: William Dee gives an account of his life after WWI as a farmer under the Soldier's Settlement Board arrangement. A discussion of the radio and broadcast content in the 1920s (he learned to service radios). His experiences in the 1930s. His position as a field officer in the AFC (a program quite unique in Canada which operated between 1943 and 1944).

CALL NUMBER: T0047:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): William Dee RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-05-08 SUMMARY: William Dee gives an account of incidents which occurred while he was with the Airforce Detection Corps. A description of this work with the RCAF as a personal counsellor who made known the various programs the government instituted for the benefit of veterans. A discussion of his retirement and legion activities.

Tryphena Browne interview

RECORDED: Kelowna (B.C.), 1981-[spring?] SUMMARY: Mrs. Tryphena Browne recalls her husband, James W. Bromley-Browne, his early interest in radio, and his founding of radio station CKOV in Kelowna.;

Salute to CBU

SUMMARY: This musical program is the first program to go through the renovated transmitter building of CBU (as opposed to CBR, the previous call sign for CBC Radio in Vancouver).;

Rudy Hartman interview

CALL NUMBER: T3952:0001
SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Radio CJAT, Trail, ca. 1936-1942
RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1982-03-10
SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Rudy Hartman discusses: the popular radio drama series "Ghostwalkers", produced at CJAT by Mercer McLeod; Hartman's early duties at CJAT transmitter; management of station under Taylor Pearson and Carson; state of equipment and facilities; reception of outside stations in Trail; CJAT's network affiliation, programming; more on the "Ghostwalkers" series and Mercer McLeod; CJAT and WWII news; station personnel; CJAT heard in U.S. TRACK 2: Rudy Hartman discusses: hockey broadcast from Nelson; recording done on disc; programs on transcription discs; story about cat electrocuted by transmitter; broadcast coverage from CJAT transmitter; changes in radio broadcasting; "breaking into radio"; Sprott-Shaw Broadcasting School in Vancouver; production of "Ghostwalkers". (End of interview)

Royal visit

SUMMARY: SIDE 1: CHWK announcer Jack Pilling describes the royal train's stop at Chilliwack railway station during the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. He describes the King and; Queen and their activities on the platform, and names the dignitaries and groups met by the royal couple. SIDE 2: Item 1: Description of royal visit continues. Item 2: Announcer refers to an upcoming; film of the royal visit. Item 3: Beethoven symphony and station identification.;

Ross MacIntyre interview : [Bambrick, 1976]

RECORDED: Nanaimo (B.C.), 1976-11-20 SUMMARY: Early Vancouver stations, programs in evening, remotes, bike rare (?) story, early station set-ups, early network broadcasts, defiance of off-air order, news, CKWX history.;

Remember when : [various excerpts, 1947]

CALL NUMBER: T4295:0001 track 2 item 04 SUMMARY: Excerpts from five episodes of the popular radio program hosted by Billy Browne, who introduces records and "mystery tune" contests. Episodes are from June 8, February 9 & 23, March 16, and April 6, 1;947. For details see notes in file T4295:0001 - 0004. The final item is continued on T4295:0002 track 1 item 1.;

CALL NUMBER: T4295:0002 track 1 item 01 SUMMARY: Continued on T4295:0001 track 2 item 4.;

Radio excerpts, 1933-1970 : [compilation]

SUMMARY: A selection of British Columbia radio broadcast excerpts from the period 1933-1970, compiled for the Early Broadcasting Exhibit at the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters conference (1987). Dubbed from originals held by the BC Archives. The excerpts include commercials, news and sports coverage, documentaries, variety and special event programs, etc. See file for a complete list of the excerpts.

Provincial Archives of British Columbia audio interviews, 1974-1992

  • GR-3377
  • Series
  • 1974-1992

The series consists of oral history interviews recorded by staff members and research associates of the Provincial Archives of B.C. Major subject areas include: political history (especially the Coalition era, the W.A.C. Bennett years, and David Barrett's NDP government); ethnic groups (including Chinese- and Japanese-Canadans); frontier and pioneer life; the forest industry; B.C. art and artists; the history of photography, filmmaking and radio broadcasting in the province; and the history of Victoria High School.

The interviewers include: Kathryn Bridge, Janet Cauthers, David Day, Patrick Dunae, Terry Eastwood, Merna Forster, Eric Gee, Frances Gundry, Maya Koizumi, W.J. Langlois, Charles Lillard, Theresa Low, Indiana Matters, David Mattison, Patriick May, David Mitchell, Constantine Nikitiuk, Andrew Petter, Derek Reimer, Allen W. Specht, Loree Stewart, and Reuben Ware.

Murdo Maclachlan interview

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Radio CHWK, Chilliwack, 1927-1960 RECORDED: Chilliwack (B.C.), 1982-02-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Maclachlan discusses: his early involvement with CHWK and the UBC Radio Club; beginnings of CHWK Chilliwack; affiliation with CRBC and CBC radio networks; impressions of Casey Wells and Jack Pilling; radio stations receivable in Chilliwack in '30s and '40s; changes in power and transmitter location; CHWK's stature; relationships with local newspaper (Chilliwack Progress); popular local programs; royal visit of 1939. TRACK 2: Story of CRBC network feed. Jack Bertendale and the station bathtub. CHWK staff members. Norm Grohman; Bob McClelland. The radio broadcasting industry's response to the advent of television. Radio drama. Community involvement in radio. Types of people in radio. CHWK service during Fraser Valley floods of 1935 and 1948. (End of interview)

Milton J. Stark interview

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Vancouver radio in the 1920s PERIOD COVERED: 1921-1967 RECORDED: Toronto (Ont.), 1981-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Milton J. Stark recalls his career as a pioneer radio broadcaster in Vancouver, B.C. in the 1920s. Stark's earliest radio broadcasts in Vancouver, ca. 1921. Describes early programming. Programs from the Alexander Dance Studio (?). Broadcast speech by W.L. MacKenzie King (1921?). Canada's second live broadcast from a hockey game, Vancouver, ca. 1922. Call number of station: CFYC. Anecdote about courting over the air. Church fund-raising via radio. Stark began broadcasting at age 14. More on early programming. Station owned by Roy Brown (?). TRACK 2: No paying advertisers on early station. Comments on Major Dufresne who owned a radio store in Vancouver. Stark worked for Radio Corporation of Vancouver, selling radios. Anecdotes about selling radios. Stark's early business ventures, ca. 1927. Stark's career in the radio parts business. Stark's company called Stark Electronic Instruments Limited, bought out in 1963. In 1967 started EDAC Inc. (End of interview)

Millie and Lizzie. Edification of Lizzie ; On the job

SUMMARY: A 1993 re-creation of two episodes from the radio series "Millie and Lizzie", which originally aired on CHLS/CKCD Vancouver in the 1930s, and featured Jack Ammon and his mother Alicia Ammon as two Cockney charladies. The re-creation features Jack Ammon as Millie and Rosy Frier-Dryden as Lizzie, with "extra" parts played by Robert Dugdale.

Max Edgar interview

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1982-11-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an interview with Tom Hood, Max Edgar discusses his career with CN communications, beginning in September 1918. He originally worked with Canadian Northern on the Prairies as assistant agent at Lloydminster; he discusses his experiences there. Then he worked for CN telegraph on the Prairies. Eventually, he was transferred to Vancouver, where he worked for the CNR's radio service. Discusses setting up incoming network lines for the national jubilee broadcast in 1927. CNRV staff. Edgar's involvement with early network broadcasts. More on problems with the 1927 jubilee network broadcast. Installation of the CBC's low-power rebroadcast transmitters (LPRTs) in the 1940s. Radio service on CNR trains. Dick Claringbull. The CNRV Porters. TRACK 2: Billy Browne. Sprott-Shaw Radio School, ca. 1930s. Miscellaneous topics.

Marion Bews interview

RECORDED: Kelowna (B.C.), 1981-02-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Marion Bews discusses the origins of radio station CKOV in Kelowna: founding of 10AY by James W. Bromley-Browne, who requested donations; incorporation and issuance of shares; etc. Her background in radio. Announcing. Early programming at CKOV. Her jobs as stenographer and as copy writer. Studios and facilities, then and now. Remote broadcasts. TRACK 2: Marion Bews discusses various employees of CKOV over the years. More on J.W. Bromley-Browne. Impressions of Kelowna and its development.

Lorraine Straw interview

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1986-07-15 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Brief account of grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Allen), living in Kootenays and Prince Rupert. Very brief account of Lorraine's father, J.A. Edwards. CKMO staff and programs, ca. 1943. Jack Carbutt, CKMO announcer. Making of private recordings for Lorraine's wedding. CFJC Kamloops, 1944. Beginnings of CKPG Prince George with Cecil Elphicke, 1945-46; staff and their duties; improvised quarters. TRACK 2: Difficulty finding accommodations in Prince George. Selling advertising for CKPG. Support from listeners. Value of public service announcements to outlying areas. News announcer Keith DeWitt. Shift work. Anecdotes about announcing. Discussion of programming (local editorials, commentaries, music) and program schedule. As a CBC affiliate, station went full time. Descriptions of local programs. Jack Carbutt and another staffer purchased a disc recording machine; charged CKPG for broadcast recordings; also made private recordings for customers. Making home recordings to send to family. CKPG's contribution to the Prince George area. [End of interview.]

Laurie Irvine interview

RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1976-11-24 SUMMARY: Start (radio store), CKFC, Vancouver stations in the 1930s, CKFC, CFJC Kamloops, working conditions, programming, drama with Fletcher Markle, record programs, gags (setting fire to copy), music, drama, news.

Kenneth Caple interview : [Duffy, 1982]

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Educational broadcasting and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Vancouver, 1940-1968 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1982-03-10 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Kenneth Caple discusses: beginnings of government-sponsored educational broadcasting in B.C.; program organization and content; use of low-powered repeater transmitters; Caple's role in CBC management; impressions of Dr. Ira Dilworth and his contribution to CBC Vancouver; political pressure not a problem; network programs from Vancouver; Andrew Allan and radio drama; the CBC and Canadian talent; Caple's duties as program director; various regular features originated in Vancouver; relations with private stations. TRACK 2: Mr. Caple discusses: more on CBC's regulatory role; evolution of CBC radio network in B.C.; dealings between national and regional CBC management; American programming; CFPR Prince Rupert; the advent of CBC television in Vancouver; difficulties in development of new CBC building in Vancouver; television staff; John Diefenbaker's visit to CBC Vancouver; changing attitudes to educational broadcasting; public vs. commercial broadcasting. (End of interview)

Kenneth Caple interview : [Chisholm, 1983]

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): CBC Vancouver in the 1940s PERIOD COVERED: 1938-ca. 1965 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1983-03-23 SUMMARY: Kenneth Caple joined the School Broadcasting Committee in 1940. Head of CBC School Broadcasts for four years, 1940-1944. Comments on Ira Dilworth, Regional Director of the CBC. Caple becomes Regional Program Director, 1944, and Regional Director, 1947. The training of CBC announcers. The CBC as a contributor to Canadian life.

John Baldwin interview

RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1976-11-18 SUMMARY: Casey Wells and CHWK, news, importance of radios in home, radio sets, selling ads, wages, advertising details, commercial costs, Interprovincial Broadcasting Association, Taylor Pearson and Carson, ad; copy-writing, selling ads, transcription, local music programming.;

John Avison interview : [Duffy, Feb-1982]

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.]

John Avison interview : [Duffy, December 1982]

CALL NUMBER: T3946:0003
SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Personalities in music and drama on Vancouver radio, 1925-1945
RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1982-12-07
SUMMARY: TRACK 1: John Avison discusses: radio stations he performed at in the 1920s, including CKMO; CFYC -- downtown location, manager, Burnaby location; people connected with CFYC -- Victor W. Odlum and Professor Odlum; CKCD and CHLS; advertisers; relationship of CKCD and CHLS; W.J. 'Billy' Hassell; entertainers on CHLS; new equipment, ca. 1933; performers; "Marston of the Mounties"; background details on the; popular entertainers, the Calangis family; Avison's duties as CHLS music director. TRACK 2: Mr. Avison discusses: the Calangis family (cont'd); CJOR and the Chandler family; CKWX studio on Seymour Street; Harold Paulson; story about a new car; performers; other musicians on Vancouver radio; W.J. Hassell; Mercer McLeod, drama director; the program "Chains of Circumstance"; drama at CRCV in the late 1930s; Vancouver actors; other CBC drama directors of the late 1930s and 1940s; CNRV and CRCV staff members; Dick Claringbull; attitudes to local programming at CNRV and CRCV.

CALL NUMBER: T3946:0004
SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Personalities in music and drama on Vancouver radio, 1925-1945
RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1982-12-07
SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Avison discusses: CBC talent audition panel; CBC station in the Hotel Vancouver; Avison on CBC orchestra; organ broadcasts; broadcasts and recordings at Ryerson Church; Andrew Allan and his broadcast of a medieval Christmas play; Allan's religion and personality; his approach to drama; Fletcher Markle as a radio drama writer in Vancouver; "artistic climate" and influences in Vancouver, 1930s and '40s -- Dr. Ira Dilworth, musicians, English influence, isolation from the east; Toronto musical community; decline of intellectual content in entertainment programming. TRACK 2: [blank? ; end of interview];

James Laurie interview : [Reimer, 1978]

CALL NUMBER: T3186:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early radio in Western Canada PERIOD COVERED: 1925-1955 RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1978-03 SUMMARY: James Laurie began work for CNR Radio in 1925. Description of the operation of CNR Radio. First worked in Winnipeg. Stories about work for CNR Radio, 1925-37. Joined CBC in Vancouver, 1937. Laurie helped open the new CBC facilities in the Vancouver Hotel, 1938. The Royal Visit, 1939. Anecdotes about early outside broadcasts. Editing techniques and recording techniques. Technological limitations prior to the advent of tape recorders. Control room anecdotes. Description of Bill Herbert. Clashes between Ira Dilworth and Bill Herbert. Early portable tape recorders. Changes in radio: power supply, microphones. Start of anecdote about damaged mike cord on live broadcast, ca. 1936.

CALL NUMBER: T3186:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): CBC Vancouver, the early years, 1937-1955 PERIOD COVERED: 1937-1955 RECORDED: West Vancouver (B.C.), 1978-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Conclusion of anecdote about damaged mike cable on a live outdoors broadcast from Victoria Golf Course, ca. 1936. Description of Ira Dilworth, Director of Radio. Anecdote about "The Carson Family", a farm broadcast, being recorded at the Armstrong Fair. Moving into new CBC headquarters in Hotel Vancouver, 1937. [TRACK 2: blank; end of interview]

Jack Short show : [introduction]

RECORDED: [location unknown], [1952-1953] SUMMARY: Presumably an introduction to Jack Short's regular broadcast of horse race results.;

Jack Short interview

CALL NUMBER: T4158:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Jack Short RECORDED: Saanich (B.C.), 1984-08-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack recounts how he entered broadcasting. Hired as salesman for CKMO. Initially sold contra accounts before developed sales techniques. Spent cold evenings at CKMO where he learned about broadcasting. Jack's earlier vaudeville and entertaining experience. Initiates race announcements, later develops re-creations with sound effects. TRACK 2: Race broadcasts, first in Canada, a big hit. Expands race broadcasts and inaugurated first live race broadcasts. Broadcast Willows Park races for CFCT Victoria. Jack's popularity helps to sell advertising. Developed other programs including boxing, basketball, emcee'd dances. Did skits on CKMO's "Skyrakers" amateur variety show. Jack owes his success to his "gift of the gab". Recollections of talented broadcasters: Leo Nicholson, Dick Diespecker, Don Forbes, Gerry Wilmot, Alan Young. Jack also did TV programs. Always on commission, was financially successful. Long term clients. Ray Mackness. CKMO operated on 50 watts to save money, yet sometimes picked up over seas. CALL NUMBER: T4158:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with Jack Short RECORDED: Saanich (B.C.), 1984-08-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: CKMO competitive due to people like Billy Browne, an "air salesman", who had a popular program of music and poetry. CKMO a "front" for Sprott school. Other radio talents: Ray Peters, Fred Bass. Home Oil Sunday Night Concert with "Kelvin Winter and His Orchestra". Uncle Billy Hassell a showman. Earle Kelly has most intensely listened to newscast. CKMO transmitter on top floor of Bekin building, requiring operator to climb stairs on weekends when elevators not working. Reflections on 1930s Depression. Race audiences a cross section. Reasons why Jack changed to CJOR. TRACK 2: On commission with CJOR. CKMO had no recording equipment during '30s. Wire recording of Jack receiving honorary chieftain-ship from Squamish chiefs, ca. 1955. CJOR put in disc cutter, ca. 1940. Races recorded live for later broadcasting. Jack had thousands of discs of race broadcasts but given to junk man. Replayed race broadcasts later with betting contest. CJOR use of Dominion network programs led to demise of local talent and feel. Some present day local talent. Recalls CJOR's Radio Theatre across street from studio (Howe St). Further recollections of Earle Kelly. Jack's experience in vaudeville and with dance band taught him showmanship which was useful for radio career. Did many types of programming: Jack Short Quiz Show from Orpheum, plus others, including benefit shows.

Jack Pilling interview

  • AAAB4882
  • Item
  • 1977 [date recorded]
  • Part of CHWK fonds

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1 (second item): Jack Pilling discusses his personal background and interest in radio and his involvement in CHWK Chilliwack. Radio business in the 1930s; relationship with local newspaper. Affiliation with the CBC. Station's community work during local storms and floods. The war years. More on local newspaper. Details of changes in CHWK personnel, facilities, and ownership, 1927-1955. TRACK 2: Continues CHWK chronology. Interest in 3-D photography. General comments on early radio work. Royal Visit of 1939. Jack Bartendale. Jack Menzies story.

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