Series consists of letters, telegrams, memorandums and reports pertaining to the establishment of two major Canadian railway systems, the Canadian Northern Railway and the Grand Trunk Railway. This includes correspondence between Robert L. Borden and other Canadian politicians, engineers, bank managers and private citizens. The reports include such information as decisions regarding railway terminal locations and other route considerations, topography and physical conditions of the landscape, and mileage information.

The Rainforest Solutions Project (RSP) is an initiative that includes Greenpeace, ForestEthics, and the Sierra Club of BC, with the primarily goal to promote conservation and alternatives to industrial logging on the Central and North Coasts and Haida Gwaii. The Rainforest Solutions Project was developed through Tides Canada, a national charity that supports projects that focus on the environment, social equity, and economic prosperity. Tides Canada provides human resources and financial and governance management to help projects achieve their objectives more effectively.

Along with the three environmental non-governmental organizations, the RSP works alongside several forestry companies, represented by the Coast Forest Conservation Initiative (CFCI). The CFCI is composed of BC Timber Sales, Catalyst Paper Corporation, Howe Sound Pulp & Paper, Interfor Corporation, and Western Forest Products. Records involving the CFCI and RSP are included in Joint Solutions Project, RSP Reports, RSP Agreements, RSP Planning, and Communications subseries.

Records in this series include the Joint Solutions Project (JSP), an initiative that supports ecosystem-based management and represents business concerns (represented by the CFCI) and environmental concerns (represented by the RSP). The Joint Solutions Project subseries include meeting notes, JSP agreements, and communications amongst JSP stakeholders.

Records in the Communications subseries include correspondence, press releases, news articles, and legal records. The First Nations Agreements subseries includes agreements between coastal First Nations with either Rainforest Solutions Project or the Provincial Government. Four other subseries include Working Group Notes focused on records relating to the Ecosystem-Based Management Working Group, Ecosystem-based management which includes reports and planning materials on implementing ecosystem-based management, RSP Reports that include reports produced or acquired by Greenpeace as part of the Rainforest Solutions Project, and Government records. File titles are based on the content of items.

Series consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Passenger Flight Authority slip.

Records in this series relate to several Recall campaigns initiated under the Recall Initiative Act, against NDP party members and other elected officials ca. 1996-2000.

The Recall and Initiative Act was first introduced by the Attorney General to the Legislative Assembly as Bill 36, in June of 1994, received Royal Assent on July 8 1994, and was brought into force by Order in Council on February 24, 1995. It was amended September 1, 1995 as a result of changes to the Election Act, and consolidated in the 1996 Revised Statutes of British Columbia as RSBC 1996 Chapter 398. As of 2011, British Columbia is the only province with Recall legislation in place. Almost immediately following the act’s adoption, the NDP found Recall campaigns initiated against several of its MLA’s, most notably in Skeena, Comox Valley, and Prince George North.

The Recall and Initiative Act is administered by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). According to Elections BC, Recall is, “is a process that allows registered voters to petition for the removal of a Member of the Legislative Assembly between elections. Any registered voter can apply to have a petition issued for the recall of their MLA. …A Member cannot be recalled during the first 18 months after their election.” Within 60 days of successfully filing a recall petition, Recall proponents must collect signatures in support of the recall from at least 40% of the registered voters in an MLA’s riding for the motion to succeed. No specific rules or limitations govern the reasons for initiating recall. As of 2011, the CEO has overseen 24 recall campaigns, of which 23 have been unsuccessful, and in the final case, Liberal MLA Paul Reitsma resigned before the results could be tallied.

Following the 1996 Provincial election, recall campaigns were initiated in Prince George North (MLA Paul Ramsey, proponent Pertti Harkonen) and Skeena (MLA Helmut Giesbrecht, proponent G. Lorne Sexton), days after the 18 month suspension following election expired. Shortly after, another major campaign began in Comox Valley (MLA Evelyn Gillespie, proponent Robert Saint Amour). Several of these MLA’s further experienced secondary recall campaigns, but the majority of these were never submitted to the CEO within the required 60 days. A third recall campaign was initiated against Paul Ramsey (proponent former Liberal MLA Bob Viergever), but was also never submitted. In several ridings, supporters of the elected MLA’s formed anti-recall groups and campaigns, such as the Citizens for Local Democracy in Prince George North, the Skeena Taxpayer’s Association, and the Comox Valley Citizens Concerned About Fairness. A dispute between Prince George North recall proponent Pertti Harkonen and CEO Robert Patterson regarding which of the voters' lists provided by the CEO to the recall campaign should be used as the basis for determining the success or failure of the campaigns led to a judicial review, Harkonen v. Patterson. Other attempts to begin campaigns, including a “Recall Glen Clark” campaign, and a "Total Recall" campaign (in which proponents sought to recall all elected NDP officials), are also covered by the series. In 1998, following allegations of fraud, confusion around the act, and overspending on the part of MLA’s, forensic accountant Ronald Parks, of Lindquist Avey Macdonald Baskerville, was engaged by CEO Robert Patterson to investigate and report back (known as the Parks Report, 1999). In 1998, following a December 1997 interview with Paul Ramsey for the Vancouver Province (reporter Donald Hauka), Ramsey launched a libel suit against Hauka, Ben Meisner of CKPG Radio in Prince George, and Pacific Press for misinterpreting a statement he made, and repeating this misinterpretation with defamatory statements (Ramsey v. Pacific Press). The case was eventually settled out of court.

Records in this series include financial documents, correspondence, media clippings, public communications, copies of legislation and court documents, and other records related to recall initiatives in British Columbia.

This series includes documents of incorporation, elevation plans (and plans for a diversion dam on Carpenter Creek), insurance records, leases and contracts, general correspondence, correspondence relating to purchase offers, dividend receipts, records from stockholders meetings, payroll records and store accounts.
In addition, there are governmental documents such as mining and tax receipts and free miner’s certificates, and records relating to a claim dispute between Bain and the Reco Mining & Milling Co.

Series consists of three files containing timber license records . One file contains a range of documents including timber price sheets, export lumber standards, B.C. pulp and paper industry details, grading rules for different timber species, MacMillan & Bloedel inter-company correspondences, and a speech given by W. de M. Marler.

Series consists of records relating to various issues of the native place of the Wo Surname Association in Canton, China, including landed and public properties, school fund-raising, and conflicts with people from other surname associations; and records relating to the Si Sing Company and Chock On business and other activities, including address books, income and expenses summary lists, fund-raising lists, share-holders’ lists, receipts, and other miscellaneous material.

Records in this series includes material or items that were created or used by internees during their internment at Santo Tomas. Textual records include personal writing of internees, blank papers from the internment camp, drawings and designs created by Leonard McCann, and material developed by internees for educational purposes.

A significant portion of the records in this series are handwritten recipes. These recipes were written by and exchanged among internees as a form of distraction and enjoyment during the hungriest times of internment. Internees wrote the recipes from memory, contributing what they knew of specific dishes and foods. The majority of the recipes is this series were written by Barbara McCann, though some were written by Leonard McCann and others.

This series also contains clothing items worn by internees, specifically Leonard McCann. Some items were brought by the McCann's at the time of internment, other were distributed by the Philippine Red Cross to internees and some were made by internees in the camp.

An additional accrual of items to this series was made in December, 2015. This accrual of items included prisoner personal effects, such as toiletries, spectacles, and medical face masks.

Series consists of materials pertaining to the British Columbia Penitentiary.

Records in this series reflect the activities of the Provincial Secretary, Party president, and other members in response to formal complaints submitted to the Party.

While informal complaints submitted by Party members are regularly received and replied to by the Provincial Secretary or by another relevant Party member, the NDP additionally has a formal complaints process in place, as outlined in the Party Constitution. Article 16.02 of the "Constitution of the New Democratic Party of British Columbia" (as amended, June 1999) states that a complaint "may be lodged with the Provincial President by any member or constituted body of the Party alleging a violation of the constitution or a statement or action resulting in severe and evident injustice to a member or constituted body of the Party." Complaints were to be submitted in writing with any pertinent evidence included, details of the events that gave rise to the complaint, and the remedy sought (article 16.04). Should the President be unable to resolve the matter equitably, a special panel could be appointed to mediate the dispute, and/or it could be referred to the Provincial Executive for consideration within 30 days (16.05). It was also "a breach of the principles and policies of the New Democratic Party for any member to seek redress for any complaint against another member or body of the Party through public notice or solicitation," (16.08), an act that items in this series suggest happened occasionally, leading to further complaints and mediation.

Complaints contained in this series are varied in the nature of the issue and in the amount of documentation accorded to each, but several cases revolve around allegations of irregular member sign-up practices during nomination periods, or other nomination irregularities. Items in this series include correspondence (predominant), notes, membership cards, memos and public communications, some clippings, and other related materials.

This series contains records pertaining to legal cases involving or concerning SORWUC, including a transcript of the court hearing in which Judge Benley Hearing was accused of making sexist comments.

Records pertaining to the organization and activities of SORWUC's Locals, particularly Local 3 (the Oxfam Local), Local 5, Local 6 (insurance workers) and Local 7. Records include correspondence, by-laws, reports and charter material. Also within this series are records pertaining to inquiries regarding the establishment of new Locals.

Records in this series represent the functions and activities of the Director of Administration for the British Columbia New Democratic Party.

File 449-14, in the "Women's Rights Committee (WRC) records" series of this fonds, includes a document entitled "Provincial Office Staffing," that defines the Director of Administration's duties as pertaining to "Election finances, tax receipts and paper flow, Party finances, cash flow, accounting, budgeting, back-up to Provincial Secretary," as well as implying supervision of specific staff and projects. The Director of Administration would often join the Provincial Secretary as a member of the B.C. Council of Federal Ridings, and would manage records related to the Federal NDP, local constituency associations, clubs, and holding societies. The Director would also manage much of the correspondence sent to the Provincial Office.

The majority of records in this series have been created by two Directors; Lin Rubin, and Sherry Hyde, who took over the Director position ca. 1991. Records in this series include correspondence, memos, budget and finance documents, meeting agenda and minutes, notes, speech transcripts, clippings, and other related materials.

Files in this series reflect the functions and activities of the Director of Organization of the BC NDP. Based at the provincial office, a 1989 document entitled "Provincial Office Staffing (file 449-14, in the "Women's Rights Committee (WRC) records") describes the Director of Organization's activities as including acting as a liaison with labour union representatives, constituency profile coordination and development, voter registration drive coordinaton, by-election recruitment and monitoring, computer services coordination, pre-election organizational planning, workshop development, and attending the Strategy and Elections Planning Committee (SEPC), in addition to overseeing and liaising with several projects and representatives. The Director of Organization was, at various times, members of other committees, such as the Federal Finance Committee and the Computer Committee.

Files in this series have been created by several Directors of Organization, including John Pollard, Ron Stipp (ca. 1992), Russ Neally (ca. 2000), and Heather Fraser (ca. 2004). They include topics such as by-election organizing, conventions, Party membership, budgeting and financial matters, electoral redistribution, and more. Items include correspondence, memos, meeting minutes and agenda, handwritten notes, surveys and poll results, clippings,

Series documents financial activity of the NDP Little Mountain Constituency. It includes financial statements, Treasurer’s reports, relevant meeting minutes, correspondence, and other records likely maintained by the Treasurer.

This series contains records pertaining to the interactions between SORWUC and Victoria and Grey Trust Company regarding their disputes as employees of Victoria and Grey attempted to unionize in the early 80s. Records include correspondence, certification documents, reports, materials relating to witness statements, unfair labour practice complaints and settlement agreement documents.

Series consists of materials related to Herring's consulting work in Alaska and with Alaskan companies, and to his ongoing interest in the state's forestry industry. Included in this series are materials related to the Alaska Pulp Corporation (APC) v. United States case, and updates on various APC projects and interests in which he was involved while he was employed with them. Many background and reference materials are also included, as well as annual reports from companies like Klukwan, Goldbelt, and Sealaska. Materials include reports, clippings and published materials, handwritten notes, correspondence, memos, meeting minutes, business cards, maps, conference proceedings, and more.

Series consists of reports, clippings and published materials, correspondence, employment records, handwritten notes, brochures, and other materials related to Herring's employment with, and termination from, Canadian Forest Products Ltd (Canfor). Also included are immigration documents related to Herring's immigration to Canada.

Series consists of records related to Faminow’s university education and law articling. Records include correspondence, essays (some written by people other than Faminow) and short stories and poems, some of which reference the Doukhobors. Also includes certificates from Willamette University, Law Society of British Columbia, Law Society of Alberta, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, University of Saskatchewan and the Province of Alberta. Files are arranged by type of record.

Series consists of draft material, correspondence, and other documents related to Kogawa’s novel Itsuka, which was written as a sequel to Obasan. Material is arranged generally in chronological order and is reflective of the creator’s original order.

Series consists of correspondence, clippings and other records related to Faminow’s legal practice and career interests, as well as a series of Supreme Court of British Columbia documents related to Faminow’s court case against the District of North Vancouver over secondary suites. Also contains a file of information on watershed issues in West and North Vancouver.

Series includes materials related to Howard’s book <i>Vancouver Svenskar: A History of the Swedish Community in Vancouver</i> and research on Swedes in Canada and in B.C., to Irene Howard’s activities as editor and literary agent for Ronald Liversedge and his unpublished memoir <i>Memoirs of the Spanish Civil War,</i> to her involvement in the Writer’s Union of Canada. The material included in the series also pertains to Howard’s research and articles on the Branvolds of Diamond Head, Helen Gutteridge, Ethel Wilson and on “high society” in Vancouver’s West End at the turn of the century with transcripts of taped interviews with Joseph Malkin, Lila Molson, Elspeth Cherniavsky, Mrs. A. W. Bell-Irving, H.R. Clyne and Gardner S. Eldridge. There is also correspondence from Arne Johnson regarding lumber unions, a Swedish pamphlet on the Industrial Workers of the World, and two black and white publicity photos of Irene Howard in this series.

The series consists of correspondence, written submissions to government committees, press releases, press clippings, summaries of speeches and research materials. These relate either to submissions directed at the federal government and organized by VANA's National Office and participated in by the Lower Mainland Branch, or; to submissions prepared by the Lower Mainland Branch independently and directed at local government.

Series consists of the typescript for Delafield's Brides of Heaven sent by Lorna Lewis to the Delafield family prior to the fonds’ donation to UBC Library, and two news clippings pertaining to the writings of Lorna Lewis.

Series consists of drawings of pyramids, notes, posters in preparation, and photographs (with the accompanying negatives) taken in Egypt of the Sphinx and the pyramids. Some of the diagrams of the pyramids include astronomical measurements. Cotsworth used these diagrams to illustrate how the Egyptians measured time. These diagrams were then included in pamphlets written by Cotsworth.

Series consists of diagrams, pictures, pamphlets, maps, a newspaper article, postcards, articles, published journals (both loose and bound), and photographs. The records have been organised according to subject matter because they did not fit into any of the other series. They have been organised in the following way: clocks, glaciers/geological data, obelisks, picture postcards, published journals and other published materials/pamphlets, published material, miscellaneous maps, miscellaneous photographs, and published journals (bound volumes). Most, if not all, of the information in this series has been used by Cotsworth in his efforts to try to bring about changes to the Gregorian calendar. He used the information in his publications on calendar reform.

Series consists of records relating to Fraser’s creative writing work and general prose. Included are character development work, story line work, drafts, proofs and typesets for Fraser’s collected works published under Pulp Press, promotional materials for public readings, and a large amount of random fragments of other miscellaneous creative writing and prose work.

The series consists of correspondence, speaking notes, texts of speeches, programmes and press clippings relating to speaking engagements of the Chair of the Lower Mainland Branch, taking place in the Greater Vancouver area.

Series consists of two monographs, posters (both finished posters and posters in preparation), drafts of diagrams and notes, two postcards, personal notes, diagrams, pictures, and photographs. It includes diagrams and photographs of Silbury Hill. Cotsworth used Stonehenge as an example of how time was measured in the past . He included the posters, diagrams, and pictures in his pamphlets on time and calendar reform.

Series consists of records which reflect the close working relationship between C .D.C. and the Vancouver Chile Association, and includes copies of press releases, pamphlets, leaflets, and correspondence issued by VCA and received by C.D.C. Series also includes other assorted material reflecting general C.D.C. operations in late-1973 and 1974.

Series consists of journals and calendars which provide a chronological list of events related to the Japanese Canadian Redress, including meetings, events as well as information about grants and funding, and contact information for individuals involved with the movement.

Series includes reference materials gathered by Sheila Zerr.

Series consists of reference files related to the writing of a novel by Russell Kelly regarding Jim Paulson. The author arranged the files according to chapter and within each file there are smaller files, news clippings, handwritten noted, interviews, and background information relating to the chapter topic.

Series consists of background information, including minutes, agendas, reports and published material, mainly accumulated as a result of membership in provincial and national Chambers of Commerce, and affiliation with other organizations having common concerns and activities such as the Fraser Valley Tourist Association and Township of Langley.

Series consists of reference materials related to or collected by Bernadet Ratsoy.

Series consists of records of nursing interest produced by organizations other than the UBC School of Nursing.

Series consists of various resources that have been made, received, or collected by the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) to be used for information, research, study, advocacy, or collaborative purposes. Records relate to either the Japanese Canadian community or to other ethnic groups. This includes photocopies of articles, textbook chapters, newspaper clippings, and other publications, copies of government documentation, documents from studies conducted, reports, demographic records, census records, booklets, and other related materials.

Series consists of news and other print media clippings and photocopies concerning members of the corporation and/or the Spanish Civil War, back issues of the corporation's news bulletin, newsletters of associated organizations, a collection of handwritten letters including 5 to and from Spain dated 1938, a number of fabric insignias of the International Brigades, a poster of the "Association de expressos Y Represaliados Politicos" bearing inscriptions and signatures on the back, photocopy of proceedings in the Ontario legislature regarding the campaign for official government recognition, and other related materials.

Series consists of various photocopied articles, publications used by Lois Blais, includes one photograph.

Series consists of carbon typescripts and printed copies of briefs and reports written by G.D. during her term as Regional Director for Area I of the Comox-Strathcona Regional District (1973-1978) ; some correspondence.

Series consists of correspondence, reports, policies, guidelines, and other records concerning regional groups of the Community Health Nurses’ Group.

The series consists of one register. It contains the signed names of members who attended the individual union meetings. Entries are arranged chronologically by meeting.

Series consists of Chinese Immigration (C.I.) registration and identification certificates related to implementing Canada’s Chinese Immigration Act that was law from 1885 to 1947, with amendments made in 1887, 1892, 1900, 1903, and 1923. Certificates were first issued to register and identify Chinese persons entering Canada. This function was expanded with the 1923 amendment requiring registration and identification of all Chinese persons residing in the country, immigrant and Canadian-born.

The series includes the most common C.I. certificates issued before the 1923 Chinese Immigration Act banned practically all further Chinese entry, therefore commonly known as the Chinese Exclusion Act:
-The C.I.5 certificate issued in relation to the head tax payment required for Chinese entry to Canada, commonly known as the head tax certificate. Early versions of the certificate in use before 1912 are present.
-C.I.36 certificate issued in exchange for a C.I.5 certificate issued before 1912 that had no photograph.
-C.I.30 certificate issued to a Chinese person entering Canada belonging to a class with exemption from paying the head tax.
-C.I.28 certificate issued to replace a lost or destroyed C.I.5 or C.I.30 certificate.

The series includes a large number of C.I.45 certificates created in 1923 and 1924. The certificate was used to implement Section 18 of the 1923 Chinese Immigration Act that required the registration of all Chinese residing in Canada within twelve months. It was issued as proof of registration of a Canadian-born Chinese who did not possess an entry certificate for the registration stamp.

Also included in the series are samples of lesser-known C.I. certificates and records, including the C.I.4, C.I.10, C.I.18 and C.I.18a, C.I.46, and C.I.50.

The series includes a small number of N.F.63 certificates related to Chinese entry to the Dominion of Newfoundland. Newfoundland’s Act Respecting the Immigration of Chinese Persons (commonly known as the Newfoundland Chinese Immigration Act) was in force from 1906 until Newfoundland and Laborador joined Confederation in 1949.

A small number of certificates relates to birth in Canada, travel documentation, registration as overseas Chinese with the Chinese government, and Canadian citizenship received following the repeal of the Chinese Immigration Act in 1947.

This series consists of copies of various fishing or water related regulations and statutes adopted or in development. The Bills include; Bill C-2 (the administration and development of certain fishing and recreational harbours in Canada); Bill C-6 and C-61 (Canadian ports); Bill C-38 (Act amending the Fisheries Act); and Bill C-41 (Act providing a maritime code for Canada and amending the Canada Shipping Act). There are also reports, studies, proposals and correspondence from both the F.V.O.A. and governmental bodies relating to the above regulations and legislation, the Canadian Vessel Construction Act, and the National Research Council of Canada. The fishing and water related regulations are arranged by date; regulations to 1951, 1952-1955, 1953-1962, and include not only copies of regulations but reports, bulletins, proposals and correspondence as well. The folders are arranged by date.

Series contains photographs of Irving Guttman coaching, directing, and socializing with operatic singers and other stakeholders in the opera scene. Prominently featured in the series are photographs of the opera Norma, which Mr. Guttman directed at least four times; Tosca, which Mr. Guttman directed at least three times; and the operas Aida and Traviatta, which Mr. Guttman directed at least twice each. The series also contains photographs from Irving Guttman directed productions of Madam Butterfly, Daughter of the Regiment, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Boheme, Faust, Manon, Tales of Hoffman, Hansel & Gretal, Lucrezia Borgia, Othello, and The Merry Widow.

Series consists of documents related to Hubert's work as part of Reid, Collins and Associates, a Vancouver based forestry consulting company where Bunce worked for 21 years, starting in 1972. Bunce's work with Reid Collins was largely in British Columbia, but also included international projects. Materials in the series include collected research, final reports, maps, and promotional material for the company.

Series includes two subseries that include files from the larger bodies of work from Bunce's time with Reid Collins: "Smelter, air pollution, and forest health research" (which includes documents related to research on behalf of Alcan into the effect of the company's aluminum smelter on forest growth). and "International work."

This series includes the records of both Canadian and American organizations/ governmental bodies whose business is directly related to the FVOA The organizations represented include; the Fisheries Development Council (1956-1957, 1959, 1961-1962, 1964), records consist of correspondence, minutes, press releases, reports, and information concerning the Department of Fisheries; the Dominion Bureau of Statistics (1957-1959, records include reports on fish freezing and stocks; the United States Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Commercial Fisheries (1958-1962), records include frozen fish reports and annual reports; and the Department of Fisheries (1948-1973), fish marketing reports, regulations for inspections, collection of statistics, storage and refrigeration, and reports, correspondence relating to improving quality standards, and a survey map of the Bay of Fundy area ca. 1926-1927. There are also records of the United Fisherman and Allied Workers Union (UFAWU), 1939-1966, which include policy statements, memoranda, press releases, newspaper clippings and documents relating to grievances. In addition, there is a copy of a speech given at the UFAWU's 1954 annual meeting by the Right Honorable James Sinclair. The minutes, releases, allocation plan and motions of the Fisheries Management Advisory Council (MAC) are also included in this series. Another folder contains the transcript of a 1957 inquiry brought against the FVOA under the Combines Investigation Act following complaints from the UFAWU and the Native Brotherhood. The folders are arranged according to the organization's names and subjects.

Series consists of correspondence, newsletters, reports, lists, organizational and other records relating to the Community Health Nurses’ Group’s participation in the Canadian Health Nurses’ Association of Canada.

Series consists of correspondence, reports, minutes, and other documents relating to the Community Health Nurses' Group’s relationship with its parent organization.