This series consists of a radio review of The Listeners (novel) on CBC's Afternoon Show in the 1980s. Also present is a recording of the essay Monitor and the poem 11 Mexican Crows by the German band Shebang. The VHS tape is a recording of George McWhirter receiving the Ethel Wilson Prize for Fiction in 1988. Finally, the DVD present is a recording of poems read in celebration of Gabriela Mistral at Vancouver Public Library in April 2007. Audiotapes can also be found in the Correspondence, Miscellaneous and Radio Play Series; 14-7, 14-8, 16-19 to 16-25 and 17-36.
Series contains audio-visual material relating to the Council of Forest Industries. Material consists of audio reels, video cassettes, film reels, and cassette tapes that document different types of trees, health and safety procedures during forestry operations, and promotional material regarding forestry and lumber.
The series consists of two films on three 16 mm film reels. The films were owned by Nakayama and one, “The Tides of War,” was a documentary produced by Global TV which incorporated 16 mm film taken by Nakayama before and after World War II. The second film, “Living Treasures of Japan,” focuses on 70 of Japans master artisans and performers.
Series consists of footage and audio of an interviews with friends of the Lowrys, including Burt, footage of a 1994 concert at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre celebrating Lowry’s life, and a variety of sound and video recordings of CBC programming about Lowry and his works.
Series consists of four photographs showing William Fredeman, Norman Colbeck, and Roland Lanning with the Colbeck Collection and two video cassettes of interviews with Norman Colbeck and Mabel Colbeck.
Series consists of reel-to-reel audio recordings, audiocassettes, and one 16 mm film. Materials include interviews, plays and other works created or collected by Jacob Zilber.
Series consists of several audiocassette tapes and reel-to-reels either featuring Beesley or regarding projects he was involved in during his career. Audio is available from the archives vault AT 3659 to AT 3669.
Series consists of audiocassette tapes of the CBC radio shows “Dr. David Suzuki’s Discovery” and “Equinox.” Tapes average 15-25 minutes in length and include weekday and weekend editions of the shows, which cover various topics in the sciences and humanities. This series also includes several Betacam videocassettes of the CBC show “The Nature of Things” starring Suzuki. The average run time is between 45 and 55 minutes.
Series consists of seven sound recordings and two videotapes. The audiotapes include lectures by Daniells, practice tape, radio broadcasts, and an interview. One videotape is a copy of a filmed CBC interview of Ethel Wilson by Daniells. The other is a copy of a film made in 1949-50 by students of Daniells who asked him to read the script.
Series consists of VHS tapes, U-Matic, and audiocassette tapes collected by Saltzman usually feature him in some capacity. The letter was included with audiocassette tape XX, “Interview with Len Scher ‘Intermarriage’ 1992.” Some of the audiovisual materials are not dated.
Series consists of video and audio recordings of events on campus both in Vancouver and Okanagan, including copies of media clips, promotional videos, and stock footage.
Recorded talks and interviews with various academics including James E. Birren, Klause Shroeder Kazifas Moor'oka, Allan Thomas, Yoshiyuki Matsuda, Sol Rubinstein and Bill Griffith.
Series consists of video and audio recordings of announcements regarding endowments and donations to UBC. Recording times refer to the actual recordings, not the length of the tape. Audiovisual material is located in the Archives vault. Please ask archives staff regarding access.
Series consists of six audio tapes, including a radio interview with Black (1987), two performances of "Sam Black Sketches (1988 and 1990), and speeches given on his 50th wedding anniversary. The video tapes, particularly "Sam Black: Surface Flows," "Art Explorations A Workshop with Sam Black," and "Shared Visions," provide exciting insights into Black's philosophy about art. The super 8mm film is labelled "Sam Black" and "Schools and London Trip 19th April-21st May 1972".
Series consists of audio cassettes, VHS tapes, and CDs. Topics covered in the material include Fisheries, Lighthouses, Senatorial duties, MP duties, women in politics, BC Unity, federal politics, research on arthritis, etc.
Recordings are stored in the archives vault. Please ask archives staff regarding access.
The series consists of audio recordings and films, presumably taken by Alan Sawyer or others working with him. The audio recordings are on reel-to-reel tapes (10 7” reels and 4 5” reels) and include recordings of lectures and discussions. The films are on “Super 8 mm” film and depict scenes in Mexico and South America. These materials were acquired in 2018 and 2021.
Series consists of footage about episode #76 of Da Vinci's Inquest that Panych directed. Footage includes pick-ups, assembly shots, rough and final cuts, and the director's cut in progress.
Series consists of audiovisual recordings that document Schlesinger’s work. Most are recordings of TV broadcasts of his news reports, interviews, and commentaries. Others are original recordings. Some of the materials in this series depict war scenes. User discretion is advised.
The series consists of audiovisual material about Coghill's acting career. In addition, there are audio and visual records from her 2003/2004 performance of Song of this Place at the Frederic Wood Theatre, two CBC television programs, a demo reel, a promotional video of the Courage to Dream production, and three audio recordings of poetry, short stories, and a 1995 production of the Noah's Ark opera. Included from the 2017 accession are recordings of TV coverage of Song Of This Place, audio recordings about Song Of This Place, and a DVD recording of Joy's son Gordon Thorne accepting a Gemini Award on her behalf.
Series consists of records created or acquired by the TRIUMF Audit Committee and includes meeting minutes, agendas, and reports. The records are arranged in chronological order. Some files include records from the Finance Committee (1986-1990).
Series contains material related to a draft autobiography and to several planned but never completed biographies. Correspondence includes communications with publishers and discussions with numerous writers regarding the content of their writings and source material. A notepad, handwritten in the 2000’s by Dosanjh, provides a draft of an unpublished autobiography. Proposed titles include, “My Experiments with Exile,” and “Crisis of Conscience.” Communications with publishers regarding the autobiography are included. Material related to several unpublished biographies, form bulk of the series. Correspondence with two authors, Lisa Crawford and Shari Graydon, are extensive. The latter provided Donsanjh with numerous drafts, outlines, timelines, and questionnaires, to gather source material and feedback. The drafts contain many of Dosnajh’s personal corrections and revisions. Also included in the series are source materials in the form of historical newspaper clippings and early advocacy writings related to the life of Dosanjh.
The series consists of manuscripts, correspondence, organization notes, and records related to works that contain fragments of auto/biographical writing authored by New. Works represented in this series include “Glimpses: Shadow, Pool” in Celebrating the Life and Work of Janet Frame (1994) and “Writing Here” in BC Studies (2005).
Series consists of typed manuscripts for Harry Adaskin's autobiographies A Fiddler's World and A Fiddler's Choice. The first three chapters are typed in French, and the remainder is handwritten or typed in English. Included is the first chapter of a proposed third volume, dated 1 November 1988, which was never published. Also included are annotated copies of Adaskin's two autobiographies.
The series consists of edited and revised drafts and correspondence for Patricia Carney's autobiography, Trade Secrets: A Memoir (2000). The 2011 accrual was minimally reordered on the series and file-level to match the arrangement of the previous archivist. The original order of items and file titles were preserved when possible. This series contains drafts of Carney's autobiography, correspondence and media reactions to the book. Carney accredited the photographers and textual contributors in Photographs, Endnotes, and Bibliography files. Large portions of Carney's research for the book have been salvaged. And publishing touring correspondence with Key Porter, the publishing company, is also included. Finally, publicity and media surrounding the book launch and readers' reactions to the autobiography are present.
Series consists of signed photographs of musicians dedicated to Harry and Frances Adaskin. Notable musicians include Igor Stravinsky, Jascha Heifetz, Jean Coulthard and Barbara Pentland.
Series consists of documentation of the award nominations and award receipts of Peter Carl Anderson. Awards include the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (“Jessies”) and the Hopwood Awards, among others. Records include clippings, tearsheets, application forms, and general awards dockets.
Series consists of records relating to Dr. Ford’s medical and non-medical accomplishments. Records include all of her medical degrees, diplomas, and certificates documenting her medical progression from 1948-1979; her degrees include a Bachelor of Medicine, a Bachelor of Surgery, a Diploma in Obstetrics, and a Diploma in Child Health. She has been honoured with many awards and recognitions over the years, most prominently her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada in 1991. Series also includes her non-medical accomplishments in various certificates and awards.
Series includes certificates, programs and letters of congratulations, and plaques for various awards (including the Order of Canada and Simon Fraser University Alumni award) and honours bestowed upon Miki.
Series consists of materials that document awards, honorary degrees, and other forms of recognition received by Schlesinger during his life and include original certificates, citations, and ceremonial programmes. Files are maintained in chronological order. Some certificates were removed from their frames during processing.
This small series consists of curriculum vitae, certificates of recognition, correspondence regarding the visiting Seagram Chair and contracts, letters, award notifications and sales reports for Making Vancouver. The object included is the UBC Killam Teaching Prize Award.
The series includes both Awards and Honorary degrees won by Suzuki and files relating to attendance at convocation ceremonies and nominations he wrote for others and those working on for himself. Series is arranged chronologically.
Series consists of clippings, publications, cartoons, and a scrapbook collected by MacKay about the Axis powers during World War II. Series also includes an unidentified diary (1882) found by MacKay in 1931 in an abandoned building in Iceberg Bay, B.C
Series contains a contract, a storyboard, sketches, drawings, paintings, manuscripts, correspondence, notes, trade catalogues, reviews, clippings and publicity, which document the production, sale and critical reception of the book, <i>Back to the Cabin</i>. Some oversized materials are housed in a separate container; please see the file list for further detail.
