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University of British Columbia Library Rare Books and Special Collections Series
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Sidney Norman records

This series includes correspondence and other records related to Harris and his dealings with the Norman & Co. Mining and Stock Brokers. There are also personal letters between Norman and Harris’ wife Alma after Harris’ death.

Silver-Lead Miners Association of British Columbia records

This series includes articles of association, bylaws, voter’s lists, minutes from general meetings, committee reports and resolutions and financial records. In addition, there is correspondence, minutes and other records relating to an eight hour shift dispute which occurred from 1899-1900. Of particular interest are the records of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency and the Thiel Detective Services Company. These relate to the Coeur d’Alenes riot and the men working at the time. Operative reports regarding union meetings are included.

Silviculture

Series relates to silvicultural practices and information used by Western Forest Products and its predecessors. It contains records generated and collected by Western Forest Products as it pertains to silviculture, which is the practices involved in controlling the establishment, composition, constitution, cultivation, and growth of forests. Series also contains research on silvicultural practices, and most of the material is predominately from the 1950s. Series is divided into three subseries: Growth & Yield Reports, Environmental Reports, and Literature.

Simon Fraser University J. S. Woodsworth Chair Committee

Series consists of files related to Simon Fraser University’s establishment of an endowed chair to honour J. S. Woodsworth, Canadian statesman, assisted by a committee with Thomas Berger, chairman. Files include correspondence, pamphlets, posters, and other material concerning the J. S. Woodsworth Endowment Fund in the Humanities.

Sir Joseph William Trutch records

Series consists of records of or pertaining to Sir Joseph William Trutch, including correspondence, legal documents, reports by Trutch, and biographical material. Series is arranged into the following sub-series: incoming correspondence, outgoing correspondence, reports, legal documents, and memorabilia concerning the death of Sir Joseph William Trutch.

Six Darn Cows-Production and Reviews.

Series contains a storyboard, page layout, sketches, rejected and accepted artwork, and reviews for the book, <i>Six Darn Cows</i>. Other documents relating to the publication of <i>Six Darn Cows</i>, can be found in the “Anna’s Pet/Six Darn Cows Materials,” series. These materials are in a separate, intermingled series because the documents found in the files relate to both books. The two works were published as part of the same series, around the same time. As a result, the creator filed many of the documents together. They have been maintained as a separate, integrated series in order to reflect the original organizational system utilized by Blades.

Six Mile Ranch

Series consists of newspaper clippings, newsletters, press releases, correspondence, reports, submissions, and copies of legislation generated during debate over the proposed development of the Kamloops on the Lake project. The series includes copies of the Kamlands Holdings Inc. (Pagebrook Inc.) application for the rezoning of lands which were protected under the Agricultural Land Reserve [ALR]. Other records include reports and correspondence from the Agricultural Land Commission, as well as copies of reports from consultants who researched the agricultural and economic “value” of the land in question. The series includes the initial Rankin Report on the Six Mile Ranch property and the French Report which critiqued the findings published in Rankin’s provincial-government initiated study. The series also includes documents from the Perry Commission including Commissioner David Perry’s final report to the provincial government and numerous submissions made by members of the public to the commission. Sawicki resigned her position as parliamentary secretary over the decision of the provincial government to invoke the Provincial Interest clause as means of overriding ALR legislation. Once the issue was put to a public inquiry, Sawicki’s resignation enabled her to participate in the ensuing debate. The series contains correspondence, personal notes, and speeches reflecting Sawicki’s participation in these events as well as correspondence to and from other NDP MLAs and ministers. Of special interest are the caucus briefings which outline both the Cabinet’s position and Sawciki’s.

Slides

35mm slides and digital copies on CD's taken from numerous sources as well
as on location for possible use in the documentary film, "The Spirit Wrestlers."
A slide index was also created.

Slides

Series consists of color 35 mm slides shot by Dorse throughout British Columbia. Most of the slides have a date stamp on them, in addition to a four digit identification number. Generally, slides with the same four digit number also have the same date. No known documentation exists for these numbers however. The slides came to Rare Books and Special Collections in slide boxes that were mostly grouped by these numbers and by dates, but were not arranged in numerical or chronological order. The slides have been re-housed for preservation purposes, but this original grouping and arrangement has been maintained.

Slides

Series consists of images depicting Herring's travels, particularly in Alaska, and including a trip to Russia in 1965. Some relate to forestry; many relate to his personal interests, including hunting and fishing, bagpiping, and participating in various social and cultural events.

Where available, file contents and items lists, as they were listed by the creator, have been included in the file descriptions.

Slides and Photographs

Records consist primarily of slides along with several photographs. The slides reflect projects that Cardew designed and built, including key projects such as the CN Pavilion at Expo ‘86, Lignum Sawmill Offices in Williams Lake, Crown Life Building (now known by its address at 1500 West Georgia), the Stone (Yunesit’in) Band School, False Creek Townhouses, and the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery at the University of British Columbia, as well as his best known exhibition, Peter Cardew, Ordinary Buildings. Project slides include images of drawings, plans, models, and completed structures. There are also slides of various buildings that may have served as inspiration for his designs.

Sloan Commission.

Series contains records relating to the Sloan Commission. Material consists of memoranda and correspondence, summary of evidence presented at the enquiry, a brief submitted to the Commission by the Consolidated Red Cedar Shingle Association of British Columbia, and transcripts of the inquiry on forest resources.

Social activism and community engagement

Records and ephemera gathered by Foon Sien related to his activities as a member, executive, or board member of numerous social activist and goodwill organizations across Western Canada. Foon Sien was an executive of the City of Vancouver Re-Development Consultation Committee where he championed for the residents of Chinatown against developers looking to gentrify the neighbourhood. Foon Sien also acted as a chair of the Inter-Ethnic Committee representing the Chinese-Canadian immigrant group for the Centennial Celebration, which served the greater Canadian Confederation Centennial Committee efforts. Further, Foon Sien was also active in the Vancouver Civic Unity Association, was the president of Chinese Benevolent Association (全加中華會館), and was a member of the The Canadian Welfare Council, Chinese Canadian Citizens Association (中加友誼會), the Vancouver Film Council, and the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews. Lastly, the series contains records related to Foon Sien's teaching career.

Social and community services

Series documents YWCA Metro Vancouver’s social and community service programs. Among the YWCA’s service focus areas are: affordable housing provided by the YWCA Hotel/Residence, Housing Registry, YWCA housing communities, and short-term and transitional houses; counselling; daycare and early learning; and employment guidance. Although available to members, these services are targeted at individuals, groups, and families identified by the YWCA as vulnerable and facing systemic social and economic barriers. The YWCA has geared its services towards: disabled individuals and their families, homeless youth, immigrant women, single mothers, survivors of violence and/or abuse, and teenage mothers, among others. Activities represented include: setting up and planning particular services; managing, running, and evaluating those services; and communicating with current and potential clients about services offered.

Records consist of reports, studies, meeting minutes, memoranda, correspondence, publications, and other material arising from the YWCA’s planning, evaluation, and management of its social and community services.

Socialist Calendar

This series contains records relating to the of the Socialist Calendar, a significant project of the Boag Foundation. The Socialist Calendar was a annual calendar created by the Boag Foundation featuring highlighted events in the history of socialism and artwork about the socialist movement.

Socialist poems and prose

This series is made up of poems, essays, and other documents written by Darwin and H. M. "Annie" Charlton, as well as writings the family kept of Mildred Macleod.

Society Publications & Promotional Material

Series consists of Alcuin Society publications including periodicals, books and published memorabilia. Promotional material, limited edition books, keepsakes, chapbooks, broadsides, pamphlets and brochures are also included in this series. The series is sub-divided into 3 sub-series: „Periodicals‟, „Books‟ and „Keepsakes, Broadsides and Pamphlets‟. File list is organized alphabetically by publication type, and then chronologically.

Sofia Girls' Tour

Series consists of correspondence about planning for, posters and other promotional materials about, and photographs of the Sofia Girls’ Rhythmic Gymnastics Team’s tour of Canada in 1956-1957, which Matthew Lindfors was partially responsible for coordinating. The Sofia Girls’ Team were a gymnastics group from Stockholm, Sweden. The group was founded and led by Maja Carlquist, who developed the distinct style of rhythmic gymnastics performed by the Sofia Girls. Contents include: posters, pamphlets, photographs of events and head-shots of the team members, a Swedish Canadian Club book about the tour, and three wooden printing blocks of photographs of the team members performing.

Solidarity Bulletin

Contains correspondence, drafts, original copies and other materials related to the production of the Vancouver GMB’s monthly newsletter, Solidarity Bulletin. The 1980s version of the Solidarity Bulletin was published from December of 1983 until May of 1989. This series contains almost the complete run of Solidarity Bulletin with only a couple of issues missing from 1988.

South Vancouver Island history

Records consist of a compiled history of Southern Vancouver Island, for which Burch is referenced as providing “personal interviews,” and articles relating to the same subject. Series is divided into two files: Manuscript and Articles.

Speaking and writing

Series reflects Jean Rands’s speaking and writing activities over the course of the 1970s and 80s on topics relating to women and labour activism. Some of the writing in this series was published, including An Account to Settle: The Story of the United Bank Workers (SORWUC) and “Toward an Organization of Working Women” in Women Unite! The series includes manuscripts, draft articles, solidarity speeches, and published versions of articles.

Special projects

Series consists of records pertaining to special publications that Arsenal Pulp either created or was a part of. Records include poetry, short fiction, catalogues, membership lists, registration lists, notes, correspondence, press releases, reviews and photographs.

The series is divided into three sub-series: Three-Cent Pulp, Arsenal Collaborative Library and the 3-Day Novel Contest.

Specifications

Series consists of specifications for construction or maintenance of vessels supplied by marine architects. The series includes specifications for construction of barges, tug boats, and fishing vessels as well as a variety of other types of vessels. A large portion of the specifications are for refitting contracts on various vessels of the Canadian Navy Auxiliary Fleet, as well as for other federal and provincial government agencies.

Speeches

Series consists of files assembled for speaking engagements and speeches as well as speaking tours undertaken or planned by Thomas Berger from 1977 to 1994, arranged by the records’ creator in four subseries corresponding to four periods: 1977-1984, 19851986, 1987-1989, and 1990-1994. Files within each subseries are arranged alphabetically by event, place, or host of the speaking engagement. The files include texts and drafts of speeches, notes, articles prepared for publication, conference agendas and related material, and also correspondence, press clippings of events, and material assembled for reference in writing speeches.

Speeches

Series consists of political speeches by Shepherd and others concerning economic and social issues. Includes speeches concerning agriculture, capitalism, veterans, and the citizenship of native peoples.

Speeches and addresses.

Series contains remarks and speeches made by the president of COFI. Material consists of remarks made by Mike Apsey as President of COFI at the signing ceremony to launch the cooperative Industrial and Market Development Program.
Photographs include the signing of the $6.85 million agreement between the wood products industry and the B.C. Government. Included in the photo are Ted Cameron, hon. John Jansen, Hon. Frank Oberle and Mike Apsey.

Speeches and Writings

Series consists of speeches and other writings by Doyle and others relating to the British Columbia fishing industry.
Title based on contents of series.

Speeches series

Series consist of speeches, drafts and notes that Rosemary gave throughout her public career. Many of the speeches were originally organized in a numeric chronological sequence, which has been maintained. Within this sequence, some numbers have multiple speeches and some speeches have multiple numbers. Speeches that had no number associated with it have been arranged chronologically and grouped by year.

Stage

Series consists of three sub-series relating to his scripts for performances on stage: stage plays, stage revues, and a stage monologue. The stage play sub-series is arranged alphabetically by title of plays, and the stage revue sub-series is arranged alphabetically by title of shows.

Stamp collection and related records

The Stamp Collection and Related Records series consists of philatelic records and catalogues, correspondence, price lists, and publications. Also included in the series are records related to postal history in general, particularly that of British Columbia.

Standing Committees

Standing Committees of the UBC School of Nursing were responsible to the Faculty Caucus through the Internal Committees.

Series consists of records of a number of these committees, which in 1980 numbered thirteen. Not all committees are represented, and some are represented by only a small portion of their records. Most include some minutes, and some include other records relevant to their operations.

Series is arranged in the following subseries.

  1. Student Affairs Committee.
  2. Coordinators’ Meeting Minutes
  3. Instructional Resources Committee
  4. Education, Practice Interrelationships Committee
  5. Entry to Practice Ad hoc Committee
  6. Criteria Evaluation of Faculty Committee
  7. Nursing Outreach Committee
  8. Committee on Instruction in Service
  9. Program Orientation: Strategic Planning
  10. Faculty Status Subcommittee
  11. Faculty Organization Committee

Statistical Charts and Graphs

Series consists of hand drawn and machine produced statistical charts and graphs. The main areas of everyday life that Cotsworth analysed were: business, schools, production, customs and duties, hotels, post office, retail stores, and railways. He used these statistical analyses to show that there would be fewer inconsistencies in the data if the months were made up of four weeks/twenty-eight days. The series also consists of charts and diagrams/maps (of Canada) showing values for mean rainfall.

Statistics.

Series contains statistics relating to the Council of Forest Industries activities. Material consists of statistics regard the shingle and shake and lumber exports from Canada to the United States, statistics of Certigrade Shingles and Certi-Split Shake production by grade and type, Red band Shingle Conversion Table, figures on the
shipment of shingle and shakes to external markets, shingle and shake export figures, and shingle and shake exports by country.

Statistics.

Series includes statistics relating to the British Columbia Lumber Manufacturers Association. Materials consist of a comparison of logging and sawmill workers by nationality and statistics from the Bureau of Economics on commodities from British Columbia that are exported to foreign countries.

Statistics

Series consists of various fisheries statistics gathered by Doyle. Includes statistics for individual British Columbia canning, packing, and other fishing industry companies, as well as general statistics regarding various subjects.
Title based on contents of series.

Statistics.

Series contains records relating to statistics used by the Consolidation of Red Cedar Shingles Association of British Columbia. Material consists of correspondence with the Dominion Bureau of Statistics and statistics relating to the import of shingles into Canada from the United States.

Student Essays

Series contains essays Thomas wrote as a student, primarily while completing her M.A. at UBC, which she received in 1965.

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