Item T1027:0001 - William Bickle interview

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William Bickle interview

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T1027:0001

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  • 1961-07-08 (Creation)

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2 audio reels (01:00:00) : 19 cm/sec, mono ; 18 cm

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RECORDED: [location unknown], 1961-07-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. William Bickle describes homesteads near Francois Lake at Grassy Plains in 1906. Mr. Blaney (from Anahim Lake) and other settlers are described as the first settlers at Francois Lake in; 1904. The subsequent development of Burns Lake. He describes Burns Lake settlers, including Mike Touhy, a proficient man on trails; a description of the rum-drinking activities Touhy would indulge in; upon arriving in Hazelton, and a description of the man and his poetry. Cataline (Jean Caux) and a description of his pack trains for the Yukon Telegraph Line; George Biernes; Barney Mulvaney. Charli;e Barret, who was another very important packer for the telegraph line; and who was the first white settler in the Bulkley Valley. The Gun-an-noot story. John Dorsey, another Francois Lake settler. T;RACK 2: Mr. Bickle continues by describing his travels across frozen Francois Lake, and an account of what is involved in staking out a homestead.

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Imbert Orchard, 1974-1975

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A digital copy is available. Please contact staff for further information.
Preservation compact disc made from original audio reels, 2003-06-12.

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  • Copying Restriction: Clients requesting research/private copies must fill out CBC form.
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  • Copyright Status: Copyright Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

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Accession number(s): T1027

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Previously described as AAAB1144

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Orchard ; N-02/1-2

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speaker: William Bickle, interviewer: Imbert Orchard, sound recording: Ian Stephen

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