The item is a microfiche copy of a thesis by Kenneth lines titled "A bit of old England: the selling of tourist Victoria." 1972. ix, 108 leaves: illus. Thesis (M.A.), University of Victoria, 1972. Vita. Bibliography: leaves 95-106. Canadian theses on microfiche, 23486.

SUMMARY: "BC Folio" was a series of weekly programs that featured items of interest to BC listeners, including interviews with British Columbians of diverse backgrounds. "BC Folio" was broadcast from 1971 to 1;976 on the Pacific Network, first on AM and later on FM. This episode is a documentary consisting of interviews and sounds about the Empress Hotel in Victoria. This is part 1 of 2.;

SUMMARY: "BC Folio" was a series of weekly programs that featured items of interest to BC listeners, including interviews with British Columbians of diverse backgrounds. "BC Folio" was broadcast from 1971 to 1;976 on the Pacific Network, first on AM and later on FM. This episode is a documentary consisting of interviews and sounds about the Empress Hotel in Victoria. This is part 2 of 2.;

The item is a travelogue film. 'Sunshine and flowers - thus it is that one thinks of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Its enterprising business district is only overshadowed by its beautiful gardens. Such places of interest as Beacon Hill Park, the Mayor's Garden, the Dominion observatory (which houses the second largest telescope in the world) and the Butchart Gardens, are famed across the continent.' Scenes include a map of Victoria and Vancouver with a line shoring the ferry route, and an aerial view of Victoria, Inner Harbour and CPR ferry entering. Parliament Buildings. Empress Gardens and Hotel. Pan of cars driving along Causeway toward Belmont Building. Two shots of busy street corner (Yates & Douglas?). Beautiful homes and gardens along Rockland Avenue (?). Mayor Pendray's topiary gardens with visitors. Exterior shots of Dominion Observatory. At Butchart Gardens: Italian Garden, child with clay rabbit and Sunken Gardens. Very picturesque shot of the Parliament dome through the veranda portal of the Empress Hotel. (Colin Browne).

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-03-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dr. Bryant talks about Dr. Helmcken, Dr. Davie, and other pioneer doctors; early training for medicine; recollections about area doctors and hospitals; first impressions of Victoria in 1911; downtown buildings; the real estate boom; effects of World War I; Victoria of the 1960s; tourism; passenger boats; Mr. Sayward; the Protestant orphanage; the Tolmie family; prominent early families; the Dunsmuirs and the Wilson family. TRACK 2: Dr. Bryant continues with his recollections about Victoria families; the Tolmie family; Bishop Cridge; Joe Norris; Chinese residents; and the East Indian population.

CALL NUMBER: T1292:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Duncan McTavish, a grandson of Dr. J.S. Helmcken, talks about the history of View Royal; the Helmcken family property in the area; Rosebank; growing up on Vancouver Island; the McTavish family; early Victoria; Dr. Helmcken's arrival in Victoria and his early visit to Fort Rupert; the building of Helmcken House; Beacon Hill Park; the Caledonia grounds; Christmas and New Year at Helmcken H;ouse; Lady Douglas and the Work family. TRACK 2: Mr. McTavish continues with a discussion of the children and grandchildren of Dr. J.S. Helmcken; the John Work family; the Tolmie family; the Crease ;family; the Judge Drake family; the J.D. Pemberton family; Senator Macdonald's family; Dr. Davie's family; Dave Todd; John Weiler; W.J. Pendray; W. & J. Wilson; the Spencers; other Victoria families; ;Victoria as a tourist centre; garden tours; the John Tod house; relations between Victoria and Vancouver; the Point Ellice Bridge disaster.

CALL NUMBER: T1292:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Taped on location at Helmcken House, Mr. McTavish talks about the house and its contents, including pictures and furniture. He discusses the construction of Helmcken House; the Douglas fami;ly; Christmas dinner parties; the Helmcken family; Dr. Helmcken's daily activities; his medical practice; his garden and New Year's Eve. TRACK 2: Mr. McTavish continues with a description of the are a around the Helmcken and Douglas houses; life at Helmcken house; and Dr. J.S. Helmcken's character.

CALL NUMBER: T1325:0001 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), [ca. 1972-1973] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jergen Hesse talks to Norman Levi, BC Rehabilitation Minister, about his experiences in the Bengal Room and as guest; guest Don McLean; comments on hotel; Joe Zanichelli, pastry cook for twenty-five years, talks about the future of the hotel; the retiring maitre d'hotel talks about changes and incidents at the hotel; general manager Bill Gray discusses the hotel's traditions and reputation; tourism; and the building. TRACK 2: Jergen Hesse continues his interview with Bill Gray; general manager; who talks about the conservatory; siting and construction of the building and hotel residents; Art Murphy; purchasing agent; speaks about hotel incidents; "Billy" Tickle, the band leader at the hotel from 1928 to 1960; talks about his trio; musical selections; employment during the depression and Royal visits.

CALL NUMBER: T1325:0002 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), [ca. 1972-1973] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jergen Hesse continues his interview with Billy Tickle; who speaks about playing "God Save the Queen"; musicians; life at the hotel; war time; Mrs. Macmillan, a permanent guest at the hotel; since 1944, talks about her experiences and Christmas celebrations; Fred Crewe, porter captain, talks about his thirty-four year career, including incidents, guests, remittance men, tourists and unions. TRACK 2: Jergen Hesse continues his interview with Fred Crewe who talks about wages, Mr. Riddler, head porter from 1933 to 1973, recalls his years at the hotel; Christmas celebrations and guests; during the depression; Mrs. Yard, Garden Cafe guest, talks about her hotel meals since 1947; Godfrey Holloway, Empress Hotel historian, talks about the hotel during the 1950s, tourism, Operation Teacup; and the remodeling process; Cyril Chapman, former general manager; talks about his responsibilities.

CALL NUMBER: T1325:0003 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), [ca. 1972-1973] SUMMARY: Cyril Chapman discusses incidents that occurred during the 1950s; and discusses the conservatory, afternoon tea, changes made to the hotel, the bus terminal, the Crystal Pool, anecdotes, conventions; ;Tommy and Alf, who were cocktail waiters in the Bengal Room since 1929, discuss wages during the Depression, the union, work during the war, the dress code and working conditions.

PERIOD COVERED: ;1912;-;1920 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1962-03-30 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an interview with Imbert Orchard, Mrs. Eva Gillan speaks about her arrival in Victoria from England in 1912, and her first impressions. She is a well known singer under her maiden name, Eva Hart, and talks about the Empress Hotel, music and entertainment. She discusses the "Englishness" of Victoria; tourism; prominent families; the Pemberton family; the Pooley family; the Dunsmuir family; the Barnard family; local Indians; the Chinese; Esquimalt; Vancouver and the real estate boom. Grace L. Shaw continues the interview (for a radio program on the history of theatre in Canada). Mrs. Gillan talks about her musical career; theatrical life in Victoria in 1912; Reginald Hincks; the opening of the Royal Theatre; and various performances. Grace Shaw's interview with Mrs. Gillan is continued on tape T1301:0001. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T0995:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Comments on university hiring and tourism in Victoria RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-02-16 & 23 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy is against "double funding" of university professors when they act as consultants to the government, February 16, 1977. TRACK 2: Speech given by the Minister of Travel Industry, Grace McCarthy, to the Victoria Visitors Information Bureau luncheon, February 23, 1977. CALL NUMBER: T0995:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): News conferences re: BC Railway and police, March 1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-10 & 11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy on the authorisation for payment of BC Railway officials, March 10, 1977. TRACK 2: McCarthy comments on her former allegation that the [1972-1975] NDP government were forming a "secret police", March 11, 1977. CALL NUMBER: T0995:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): News conferences re: lotteries, PNE, and Captain Cook bicentennial, 1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-23 & 1977-04-05 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy news conference regarding lotteries and the Pacific National Exhibition board, March 23, 1977. TRACK 2: McCarthy on plans for the upcoming Captain James Cook bicentennial (1778-1978), April 5, 1977. CALL NUMBER: T0995:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Grace McCarthy on Okanagan 2,4-D and office carpets RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-13 & 1977-07-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Travel Industry Minister Grace McCarthy criticizes environmental groups who are urging tourists to stay away from the Okanagan because of the use of the herbicide 2,4-D [2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid] in the area, June 13, 1977. TRACK 2: Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy denies NDP accusations of wasting money on carpets for her office. Also: Alex Macdonald reacts to counter charges, July 6, 1977.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1963-01-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Robert H. Hiscocks discusses: early days in Victoria; the Chinook jargon; school days; athletics; May 24 celebrations; Esquimalt Harbour; the Royal Navy; summer camping in Esquimalt Harbour; ;teasing the Chinese; Indians; Sir Richard McBride; politics; Johnson Street pubs; the chain gang; and his views on tourism in Victoria. [TRACK 2: blank.]

News item. Footage of tourists on the Inner Harbour causeway on the Tally-Ho and on double-decker buses.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1962-03-29 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. McLellan recounts her father's arrival in Victoria in 1862 from France; their farm on Cadboro Bay Road, the current site of Oak Bay High School; childhood memories of the family farm; s;chool; weather; the Uplands farm; slaughterhouse at Uplands; Chinese ranches in Oak Bay and recollections of Victoria at the turn of the century. Mr. Casanave [her brother] continues with his recollections of Victoria; St. Louis College; residential areas; the end of the pre-war boom; the Patrick Arena; other French settlers and the Deloume family. TRACK 2: Mrs. McLellan talks about the Uplands; subdivision of 1910; tourism in Victoria; development of housing and residential areas; visiting Indians from Discovery Island; summer camping at Oak Bay beaches; and incidents from her father's employment as cook for the Driard Hotel and during the gold rush.