CALL NUMBER: T2152:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], [196-] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Imbert Orchard captures various sounds, including: children; a motorcycle; a motorboat; chopping wood; a chainsaw; and various bird calls -- seagulls; shorebirds; waterfowl; geese; trumpeter; swans; ducks; canoe paddling; loons; a medley of bird song; ravens; crows and surf. TRACK 2: Bird calls continue on this tape, including crows, ravens and forest sounds.

CALL NUMBER: T2152:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], [196-] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: This tape continues with bird sounds, surf, and an unidentified bird call. A Tsimshian man speaks about this particular bird and the associated legend in which the bird calls to make the local berries ripe. Other bird calls are heard, followed by the sounds of a fishing trip on the Yakoun River. TRACK 2: Continuation of the fishing trip on the Yakoun River. Imbert Orchard speaks with l;ocal First Nations people about the fishing grounds, hereditary fishing rights, and fish processing. Assorted bird calls are heard, including Canada geese and a Great Blue Heron.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1969-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Bob Harris speaks about the Reifel Refuge Research Station; its unique location; breeding programs; public support and government involvement; the Canadian Wildlife Service; Fish and Wildlife Branch, BC; Delta's involvement; tourism potential and Ducks Unlimited. TRACK 2: Bob Harris continues with his discussion about bird refuges throughout the province; their tourism potential; birds; in captivity; breeding and future plans for the Reifel Refuge Research Station.

RECORDED: [location unknown], [196-] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dr. John Bandy discusses his interest in preserving waterfowl resources; his research at UBC and the BC Waterfowl Society. In this interview he tours a refuge centre, possibly the Reifel Bir;d Sanctuary, and he talks about current display areas and future plans. Waterfowl areas discussed include Ewen Slough; Reifel Refuge; foreshore areas of Vancouver; the mouth of the Nanaimo River; southerly inlets; and Tofino/Ucluelet. He considers the areas around Vancouver the most important. He concludes the interview with a discussion of future plans for the society. [TRACK 2: blank.]

The item consists of four rolls of film footage from 1976. Presumably produced by or for the BC Wildlife Federation, Gone for Tomorrow is described in film catalogues as being about "conservation for tomorrow." The footage consists of shots of waterfowl, other wildlife, and natural scenery.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1969 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Hugh Monahan talks about the origin, development and prospects of the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary. TRACK 2: Mr. Monahan continues with a description of the Reifel Sanctuary and the residents. He talks about his art and painting of water fowl.