SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Caruthers : World War One ; New Barkerville RECORDED: [location unknown], 1973-11-20 SUMMARY: [No content summary available for tape T0134:0001.];

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Kelly RECORDED: [location unknown], 1974 SUMMARY: [No content summary available for tape T0249:0001.]

RECORDED: Revelstoke (B.C.), 1982-06-12 SUMMARY: James was born in Glasgow and came to Vancouver in 1909. He worked at various jobs and served in both world wars. He lived in Haney, but finally settled in Revelstoke in 1946.;

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1964-09-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. John Bird describes how he came to England to St. John's in 1910, and went to work at a farm in Manitoba for ten to fifteen dollars a month. He describes the wages he earned in Winnipeg. Eventually he was promoted to office work for 22 cents an hour. He transferred to Cranbrook on November 4, 1910 as a store keeper. He describes Cranbrook as a "wild and woolly" place which was booming due to its lumber mills. He describes Cranbrook and its growth in 1919 to the form which it resembles at the time of the interview. Mr. Bird describes his experience after enlisting for service; in World War I. He describes the "Empress of Asia scheme" to found Camp Lister, a soldier settlement project. He tells the history of Camp Lister. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T0032:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): John Crompton RECORDED: North Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-04-20 SUMMARY: John Crompton was born in 1893 in England and immigrated to Canada in 1906. He gives a personal biography and describes Vancouver of 1906, including its people, industries, port and cultural life. He recalls his work with a gas company and his life prior to enlistment in the armed forces for WWI.

CALL NUMBER: T0032:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): John Crompton (Jack) RECORDED: North Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-04-20 SUMMARY: John (Jack) Crompton describes his enlistment in Vancouver and his service overseas until the time he was wounded in 1916. He covers the movements of his company in Belgium, Hill 60, battles, equipment, trenches, rain, and rats. He was a rifleman at this time.

CALL NUMBER: T0032:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): John Crompton (Jack) RECORDED: North Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-04-20 SUMMARY: After being wounded in 1916 and convalescence in England, Jack Crompton continues with the forces in France in 1916. He describes the movements in France, encounters with the Germans, gas warfare, machine gunning, and especially his part at Vimy Ridge.

RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), [ca. 1985] SUMMARY: The recorded reminiscences of Joseph Haegert, including a candid, detailed account of his boyhood in Victoria, ca. 1910-1915. His memories constitute a boy's view of the underside of Victoria during the Edwardian years.

CALL NUMBER: T2887:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Leslie Eyres : Coalition cabinet minister, 1946-1952 (part 1) PERIOD COVERED: 1892-1952 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Born in 1892 in Manitoba. Family background. Homesteaded in Manitoba in 1911. Joined cavalry at the outset of WW I. Transferred to Royal Flying Corps, 1917. Was an observer photographer. Story of being shot down and crash landing in Germany, 1918. Captured after crash. Story of prison camps and Eyres' escape and recapture. A prisoner of war at the end of WW I. TRACK 2: The end of WW I. Eyres established in tire business in Chilliwack, ca. 1920. Had business until 1952. Was an alderman in Chilliwack during 1930s Depression. Municipal relief during 1930s. How Eyres was nominated as Conservative candidate in 1937 provincial election. Financial setbacks due to being an MLA. 1937 election campaign. Anecdote about Frank Calder, MLA. Comments on Premier T.D. Pattullo. The 1941 election. Eyres' goals in politics. Eyres particularly proud of "The Regional Industrial Index". CALL NUMBER: T2887:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Leslie Eyres : Coalition cabinet minister, 1946-1952 (part 2) PERIOD COVERED: 1941-1952 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The 1941 election. Few recollections of the formation of the Coalition, 1941. The breakup of the Coalition, 1952. The disagreement between Herbert Anscomb and Byron Johnson. Anscomb fired. Eyres and other Conservatives resign from government, January 1952. Eyres speculates that Johnson's serious auto accident contributed to the Coalition breakup. The 1952 election. Eyres defeated in Chilliwack constituency by Socred Ken Kiernan. Eyres gives glowing account of Herbert Anscomb, Conservative leader. Eyres supported Anscomb, rather than W.A.C. Bennett, in leadership contests, 1946, 1950. Eyres joins cabinet, 1946. Few memories of 1945 or 1949 elections. Eyres offered but turns down various bribes. Brief anecdote about Gordon Wismer, Attorney-General. Story about Tom Uphill, Independent MLA from Fernie, drinking in the Legislature. TRACK 2: Most cabinet ministers took ministerial papers with them. Press relations with local Chilliwack press always good. Favourable comments on Ernest and Harold Winch.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1964-09-17 SUMMARY: Mrs. Marjorie Reynolds came from Grimsby, Ontario to Grand Forks in 1900 with her father, who used to be a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She discusses orchards and nurseries and the day she arrived in great detail. Other things she discusses are: the community, fires, brickyard Doukhobors, some gentlemen, black maids, Chinese servants, and the closing of the smelter. Then Mr. E.S. Reynolds describes how he came to Vernon in 1913 and had to go east to join the army. He was one of two men from the area who survived the war. He worked on farms and describes the frost of 1925 which froze his orchard. Mr. Reynolds discusses irrigation, mining, smelting and Volcanic Brown's prospecting trips.

Diaries and scrapbook kept by Henry Masterman Mist while interned in Ruhleben Camp, Spandau during World War I. This unit also contains "Prisoners Pie", a magazine produced by the prisoners for New Year 1916, and 2 books about Ruhleben, "The Ruhleben Prison Camp" by Israel Cohen and "The History of Ruhleben" by Joseph Powell and Frances Cribble.

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Neil Cameron RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-08 SUMMARY: Neil Cameron was born in Montreal on January 19, 1897. Joined Royal Flying Corps during World War I. Moved to B.C. in late 1920s. Met Len Foggin in 1930s and sold aeroplane rides on commission 1938-42;. Worked for Vancouver U-Fly, (1946-50). TRACK 1: Describes World War I aviation activity near Toronto and his post war move to Vancouver. TRACK 2: Describes selling aeroplane rides at Vancouver Airp;ort in late 1930s and activity of the Foggin Flying Service.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Neil Cameron RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Describes more of Foggin's activity, the accident that killed Len Foggin and its repercussions. TRACK 2: Discussion of his inventions and post aviation activities.;

SUMMARY: In this program, Ernie Lang recounts his experiences as a German immigrant in British Columbia, including the anti-German sentiments he encountered during World War One.

SUMMARY: This special program was broadcast as part of the CBC's Remembrance Day observance in 1971. Paddy Acland, a well-known Okanagan personality, talks about his experiences in the First World War. He enlisted in the early days of the war and became a flight instructor in the Royal Flying Corps.

CALL NUMBER: T1365:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Public career : part 1 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1974-10-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Narration of childhood experiences in London and family background. Immigration to Canada. Farm boy in Ontario. TRACK 2: Brick-laying and real estate speculations in Vancouver. Store business. Marriage and decision to move to Victoria. Attractions of Victoria. CALL NUMBER: T1365:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Public career : part 2 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1974-10-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Getting established in Victoria. Activities in 2nd Depot Battalion during World War I. Setting up gramophone manufacturing. Starting music store. Raising a large family. Business adjustments, radio, gramophone repair. Terminating business in 1947. TRACK 2: Involvement in Quadra PTA. Educational concerns. Running for Victoria School Board 1926-1930. Difficulties getting elected and reasons for success. School board concerns during Depression. CALL NUMBER: T1365:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Public career : part 3 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1974-10-15 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses electoral success in 1930s. Involvement and activities with Victoria Junior Chamber of Commerce. Involvement in Reconstruction Party and Major Douglas's Social Credit. Political activities. Decision to run for alderman in 1940. Issues in 1940s. TRACK 2: Fiscal policy 1940s. Municipal politics 1940s. Policies as mayor. Post-war needs of Victoria. Changes due to war. Opinion of best qualities of a mayor. CALL NUMBER: T1365:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Public career : part 4 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1974-12-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discussion of the role and duties of the Mayor of Victoria. Becomes president of Canadian Federation of Mayors. Runs as Coalition candidate in Esquimalt by-election 1951, discussion of results. Becomes chairman of Public Utilities Commission, description of responsibilities. Water supply issue. B.C. Electric. Bus fare issue. TRACK 2: Becomes commissioner on P.U.C. Government attitude to P.U.C. PNR issue of 1960. The public, and need for better communication of P.U.C. role. Career in retrospect. Philosophy. (End of interview)

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Percy Gilson : Christmas in Liverpool and France during the First World War RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-12-10 SUMMARY: Percy Gilson was a gunner in the 62 Battery that left Victoria in 1916. He landed at Liverpool; camp at Whitley in Surrey and Salisbury Plains, and then in France. Christmas at Whitley, 1916. Family background. Christmas in France, 1917. Injury and return to England. Christmas at the hospital in 1918. Rioting during Christmas, 1918, in England and Wales.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The sky painter : Robert N. Hurley PERIOD COVERED: 1894-1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Robert Newton Hurley was born in London on March 26, 1894 of Irish parents. Odd jobs. World War I service. Decision to come to Canada in 1923. Work on railway as a harvester. Marriage and chi;ldren. His work as an artist. Years on relief. Work at University of Saskatchewan as a lab technician. Religious experiences. More about his work as an artist. Honorary doctorate in 1975.;

RECORDED: Salmon Arm (B.C.), 1974-01 SUMMARY: J. Roger Elgood, who immigrated to Salmon Arm, B.C. from Leicester, England in 1907, tells about his early experiences farming in BC; the first winter; hardships after his father's death; pacifism in ;World War I, and the decision to join up with the medical corps; farming in the twenties and thirties; outside jobs and the sale of the farm; political attitudes in the thirties.;

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1974 SUMMARY: J. Roger Elgood, who immigrated to Salmon Arm, B.C. from Leicester, England in 1907, tells about his early experiences farming in BC; the first winter; hardships after his father's death; pacifism in World War I, and the decision to join up with the medical corps; farming in the twenties and thirties; outside jobs and the sale of the farm; political attitudes in the thirties.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-12-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Stanley G. Hawkins was born in 1898 in London. Came to Victoria in October, 1909. His father was transferred out by D. Spencer to be manager of furnishings department. He discusses first home, boyhood impressions of Victoria. School location. World War I memories as a member of the 72 Seaforth Highlanders. Wounded. In hospital in England, and reserve camp at Seaford. Two Christmases in England, 1917 and 1918. Armistice. Christmas trees. The old iron church. Spencer's store. Incident in St. John's Church. TRACK 2: The Chinese in Victoria (1910), general appearance, Chinatown. Indian reserve. Indian peddlers. The bridge to Esquimalt. Chinese at Christmas. Chinese servants.

CALL NUMBER: T1986:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Director of Medical Services; Veteran's Affairs, Ottawa PERIOD COVERED: 1940-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976-03-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Goes to Ottawa as Director of Medical Services for Veteran's Affairs. Christie Street Hospital in Toronto from 1942 to 1943; what this position involved; how Sunnybrook Hospital started and the other administrative problems of the building; in 1950, he came to Vancouver and was Chief Medical Officer of Shaughnessy Hospital. Discussion of Shaughnessy and how he worked there; meeting Princess Margaret, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip; John Diefenbaker, Louis St. Laurent; Danny Kaye and Bob Hope. TRACK 2: Discussion of the people he met; being awarded the OBE; conclusion of interview -- how medicine has changed, and prevailing attitudes in medicine today. CALL NUMBER: T1986:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dr. T. Bain, Veteran's Affairs and Shaughnessy Hospital PERIOD COVERED: 1898-1940 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976-03-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Born in 1898 in Huntley, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; schooling in Scotland; came to Toronto at 14; got job at Eaton's; enlisted in 1915; discussion of army life; training and overseas; in 48th Highlanders, 15th Battalion; went overseas in 1916, Vimy Ridge and Ypres; deciding to go to University of Toronto to take medicine in 1920; description of classes and classmates; interest in public health. TRACK 2: Graduated in medicine in 1926; then interned at Toronto General Hospital; lived at Knox College at the university; entered overseas service to examine immigrants to Canada; went to England; went to William Head on Vancouver Island; quarantine station; 30 cases of smallpox; how the Depression affected him and the people he saw; description of William Head and its purpose; stayed until 1939 and went to Vancouver to take over Shaughnessy Hospital; brief history of Shaughnessy Hospital; how he got his next position.

The item consists of an audio recording of an interview with Ted Cressy.

CALL NUMBER: T3221:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Walter Gilbert discusses: his background- born in eastern Ontario in 1899, getting involved with the Royal Flying Corps of Britain in WW I, experiences in the war in France, came back in 1919; moving out to B.C. as soon as he returned to Canada; no active flying in 1919-20 in B.C.; Don MacLaren- started Pacific Airways at this time; differences between flying in the war and 'flying boats'; doing fisheries patrol, 1923-24; summers in Bella Bella and Prince Rupert; after 1927, he flew mainly in the Northwest Territories and the Yukon; takeover of Western Canada Airways by Canadian Airways; description of different types of airplanes; did not want to be part of Canadian Pacific after merger. TRACK 2: Walter Gilbert: description of Vancouver when he first arrived after WW I; getting to know Don MacLaren; fish patrol memories of the early 1920s; Queen Charlotte Islands experiences- first time many Indians had ever seen an airplane; no radio in the early days; fishery patrol for 7 years; ;then based out of Fort McMurray; weather conditions in the north; never had serious accidents; Lindbergh- flight anecdote, friendship.;

CALL NUMBER: T3221:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Walter Gilbert discusses: the grandfather route; Ginger Coote; Zeballos gold rush; more on Vancouver in 1921; clothing he wore as a pilot in open cockpit planes; loyalty to employer definitely existed; salaries; he was first president of Central British Columbia Airways- partner was Russ Baker, company started in early 1940s, did not do well business-wise; Alaska Highway surveying; did not like CPA- too many rules, not enough camaraderie; engine failure story- engine conked out near Fort McMurray. TRACK 2: Walter Gilbert: describes mountain goats in early days; occasional trouble with planes flying up to Alaska; anecdotes about Russ Baker; his first wife could fly- part of the 'Flying Seven'; Ginger Coote; book called "Arctic Pilot" by Walter (helped by Kathleen Shackleton)- no longer published; Helen Bristol; description of small towns on the coast, near Prince George; mosquitoes and black flies; weather conditions. (End of interview);

CALL NUMBER: T4029:0003 RECORDED: Ladner (B.C.), 1982-12-21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Warren Cameron comments and reflects on his experiences as an infantryman in France in WWI. Military training very inadequate. Conditions in trenches. Equipment. Food. Killing. TRACK 2: Game Commission staff were political appointments. Recollections of bootlegging and bootleggers in Fraser Valley. Use of ships to transport liquor. Tunnel at Boundary Bay for liquor smuggling. Comments about two notorious hijackers -- Sowash and Baker. Anecdotes and comments about prostitute Pansy May -- "I'm a good woman", befriended by Mr. Cameron. Recollections of Commissioner Bryan Williams -- a "game hog", when he was re-appointed as commissioner he was tempted to fire entire staff as political appointees. A "good old guy". Comments about A.P. Cummings, the first game warden of Chilliwack. Names different wildlife in Chilliwack Valley.;

CALL NUMBER: T4029:0004 RECORDED: Ladner (B.C.), 1982-12-21 SUMMARY: [No content summary available for this tape.];

CALL NUMBER: T0048:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): William Hargreaves RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-04-27 SUMMARY: William Hargreaves was born in 1885 and gives a description of his childhood in England were at 13 he began apprenticeships in shipbuilding, streetcar making, cotton mill. Came to Canada in 1900 and farmed in Ontario, in B.C. He worked at Fraser Mills for B.C. Electric. Discusses experiences in World War One; he was wounded early in the war and spent the remaining war years in Britain. CALL NUMBER: T0048:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): William Hargreaves RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-04-27 & 1972-05-03 SUMMARY: William Hargreaves gives an account of his war experiences and also the year after World War One, where in England, he was involved in the demobbing riots. His discussion of the riots between troops and police at various camps is very informative. On his return to Canada he worked as a lecturer in the construction of farm buildings (silos etc.) at Gifford, a 600 acre farm under the control of the Soldier's Settlement Board. CALL NUMBER: T0048:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): William Hargreaves RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-04-30 SUMMARY: William Hargreaves gives a detailed description of the farm at Gifford: the number of veterans, the organization of work, the farm manager, the learn-work arrangement. He also discusses the construction projects on which he worked in Vancouver -- the Hotel Vancouver, the Court House, the development of Shaughnessy Heights. There are accounts of the riots during the Depression, his return to England for four years and finally his return to Canada. CALL NUMBER: T0048:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): William Hargreaves RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-05-16 SUMMARY: William Hargreaves, World War One and World War Two veteran, discusses history, the Veteran's Guard, and legion work. CALL NUMBER: T0048:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): William Hargreaves RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-05-16 SUMMARY: William Hargreaves talks about his activities after retirement, his career as an artist, his sickness and hospitalization. He discusses his views on politics, current affairs (1972), on construction in 1972 as opposed to former years, as well as his attitude towards people and his expectations of people.

CALL NUMBER: T1691:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): William Watson Anderson : Department of Finance, 1913-1952 (part 1) PERIOD COVERED: 1891-1952 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Born in Scotland in 1891. Family background. Father in the newspaper business in Scotland. Stories of Anderson's boyhood in Scotland. Schooling. Immigration to Canada in 1908. Stories of the trip. First impressions of Canada. Family purchased property in Victoria shortly after arrival. Anderson's first jobs as a clerk. Anecdote about prisoners from the provincial jail. Comments on Victoria and Sidney Railway. TRACK 2: Worked for B. Wilson and Co., ice dealers. Selling ice in the Rockland area. Worked for Victoria Truck and Dray. Becomes an accountant, c. 1910. Joined the Department of Finance, 1913. Comments on the patronage hirings in the civil service. Patronage worse under Liberals than Conservatives. Anderson as secretary to the Deputy Minister of Finance, W.J. Goeppel. Comments about J.V. Fisher, later Deputy Minister. CALL NUMBER: T1691:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): William Watson Anderson : Department of Finance, 1913-1952 (part 2) PERIOD COVERED: 1913-1956 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Continuation of the story about J.V. Fisher. Working conditions within the public service. Tentative steps towards a public service union. Anderson in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War I. Anderson's war work as an air mechanic and bookkeeper. Bookkeeping innovations introduced by Anderson. Anderson went to work in the Sales Tax section, 1949. Brief comments on the Bennett government. TRACK 2: Anderson a member of the Canadian Legion and Masonic Order. Anderson peripherally involved in the "Police Scandal", 1942, which involved Premier John Hart. Anderson testified before an investigating committee. Anderson's family. (End of interview)