Item T3331:0001 - Robert Wenman interview

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Robert Wenman interview

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T3331:0001

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  • 7 Mar. 1978 (Creation)

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1 audio reel : 9.5 cm/sec, 2 track, mono ; 13 cm

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The item is an audio recording of an interview with Robert Wenman.

Track 1: Robert Wenman discusses his background, education and experience as a teacher. Comments on his decision to get involved in politics, and why he was attracted to Social Credit. First impressions and influence of W.A.C. Bennett. Comments on W.A.C. Bennett's vision of B.C. Election as an MLA in 1966 and comments on the operation of the government caucus. Comments on the 1969 and 1972 provincial election campaigns.
Track 2: Robert Wenman explains why the Socreds were defeated in 1972. The establishment of the B.C. Cultural Fund. W.A.C. Bennett's attitude toward culture. General comments on the nature and style of W.A.C. Bennett's administration. The role of Robert Bonner and the effect of his resignation in 1968. The effect of Scott Wallace's defection in 1972.

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Complete transcript on file.
Reference cassette copy available.

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Copying Restriction: None.
Use Restriction: As determined by the BC Archives.
Copyright Status: Copyright British Columbia Archives.

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Accession number(s): T3331

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Previously described as AAAB3655.

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speaker: Robert Lloyd Wenman, interviewer: David Joseph Mitchell

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