The fonds consists of 44 separate archival series most of which are based on specific production titles. For each title there is a digital master copy of the program(s). Each production includes a set of video and audio elements, the bulk of which are original shoot tapes. In addition there is also corresponding textual material that helps provide context and background for the development of the various projects. The textual and a/v materials have been described in separate sections of the inventory. For both sets of material the numbers assigned during the original cataloguing and creation of the database have been retained and appear in square brackets [ ] as part of the descriptions to allow for cross referencing as necessary.
First donation: This donation is Paperny Film's first to an archival repository and it represents 27 of the company's indigenous proprietary titles (1996-2004) of their approximately 55 non-fiction productions (1996-2007). The collection is comprehensive in that it offers digital master copies of each of the title/series included in this donation. There are 62 original masters that include over 50 hours of recordings. There is also a DVD copy of each of the master tapes to provide easy access to the information.
The collection features over 1900 a/v elements arising from some 27 separate productions. The scope of material includes: BetacamSP, MiniDV, Digial Betacam, DVD, VHS, CDs and digital audio tapes. The majority of the collection consists of original shoot tapes. There are over 1,000 hours of video recordings featuring prominent Canadian including Mortecai Richler, Henry Morgentaler, Jimmy Pattison, and Nancy Green.
In addition to the obvious importance of providing access to full interview interviews with and about prominent Canadians, the a/v elements are also quite instructive in helping communicate an understanding of the creative process that gave rise to particular productions.
The textual material extents to approximately 5.15 metres and also includes over 13,000 photographic images. The images document the various production shoots and, in some cases, include copies of historical photographs/documents that were used in the productions.
Examples of the types of records included with the textual material include: treatments, outlines, synopses, proposals; collected research materials; correspondence relating to development, production, publicity; original interview notes and transcripts, interview schedules; scripts (and drafts), storyboards; production schedules, production reports and daily call sheets; publicity stills, negatives, transparencies and digital photographs; marketing plans, publicity packages, one-sheets, press releases and coverage; transcripts of completed shows; EDL's (edited decision list), assembly notes, tape logs; credit rolls, final credits and super lists.
Of particular interest in the textual material are a set of handwritten notebooks created by David Paperny, Audrey Mehler and others. Seventeen in total, these notebooks are in Box 1 (3,4,5,6,11,12,13,14,15); Box 4 (3,8); Box 6 (17); Box 11 (23a); and Box 12 (8).
Second donation: The second donation from Paperny Film's represents 15 of the productions (1993-2006) including the Academy Award nominated The Broadcast Tapes of Dr. Peter. The collection offers digital master copies of each of the title/series included in this donation. There are 183 original masters and a DVD copy of each to provide easy access to the
information.
The collection features over 1200 AV elements arising from 15 separate productions, some of which have several seasons associated with them. The scope of material includes: BetacamSP, MiniDV, Digital Betacam, DVC Pro, DVCAM, Betacam SX, DVD, VHS, CDs and digital audio tapes. The majority of the collection consists of original shoot tapes.
There are roughly 75 cm of textual material in the newest accession.
Examples of the types of records included with the textual material include: episode synopses, outlines and storyboards; graphics; proposals; collected research materials; correspondence; original interview notes and transcripts; schedules; research notes and materials; scripts; publicity stills, negatives, transparencies and digital photographs; marketing plans, advertisements, publicity packages, one-sheets, press releases and coverage; and transcripts of completed shows.
The textual material also includes handwritten notebooks created by David Paperny, found in Box 77 (1-12) and Box 78 (1-8).

Wallace, Frederick William May 19, 1921
Watson, Robert December 16, 1926
Watt, Frederick September 19, 1930, September 22, 1930
Wilson, May April 8, 1921
Winlow, Alice M. November 5, 1926, January 12, 1928
Wetherald, Agnes Ethel Wyn April 25, [1922]
Wood, William C.H. December 12, 1921

Sub-series reflects Mary Bishop’s interest in and research about population growth and change, with a particular focus on the Canadian context.

Records contained in this sub-series include published grey literature on topics related to Canadian population, including immigration; population policy; and population statistics and projections.

Sub-series reflects Mary Bishop’s interest in and research about global population trends in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. This sub-series is mostly comprised of published grey literature on topics related to population, including population statistics, population policy, laws, education, and world fertility surveys.

Sub-series reflects Mary Bishop’s interest in and writing about the topic of abortion, both historical and contemporary. The sub-series mostly comprises Bishop’s accumulation of newspaper articles reflecting perspectives on abortion access covered in news media from the 1960s to the 1980s. It also reflects Bishop’s research and published writing on the subject of abortion; perspectives within the Roman Catholic Church for and against abortion; abortion statistics in Canada; and medical information on abortion.

Records include newspaper clippings and magazine articles; reports on the subject of abortion; communication on abortion by pro-life movements (e.g., pamphlets, newsletters, articles); draft articles authored by Bishop on abortion; as well as some briefings, memorandums, press releases, and correspondence between Canada members of parliament.

Sub-series reflects a set of subject files maintained by Mary Bishop on a wide range of topics related to the social, political, and economic dimensions of family planning, birth control, and population growth. The files cover a broad spectrum of these subjects, including families and family planning (adoption, artificial insemination, birth control methods, sex education); population growth and planning (Zero Population Growth, non-governmental organizations); and social issues (child and spousal abuse, aging, unemployment, poverty). A small number of subject files on other topics is also present.

Records contained within the sub-series are mostly newspaper and clippings, and reproductions of articles; also contained within are government publications, pamphlets; and some correspondence.

Sub-series reflects Mary Bishop’s writing (published and unpublished) on family planning and birth control, particularly on its history in Canada. Bishop’s writing projects which are documented in this sub-series include: “The Politics of Abortion: Trends in Canadian Fertility by Larry Collins, Revisited” (Atlantis, 1982); “The Early Birth Controllers of BC” (BC Studies, 1984); “Vivian Dowding: Birth Control Activist 1892-“ (Not Just Pin Money, 1984); a contribution to the first Canadian Encyclopedia on the history of birth control in Canada; and an article on the Roman Catholic Church and the birth control movement.

Records contained within this sub-series include draft manuscripts; research notes; correspondence with publishers; and published editions of these various writing projects.

Sub-series reflects a set of interviews conducted by Mary Bishop in the late 1970s relating to her long-term project of documenting the history of the birth control movement in Canada between 1920 and 1980. Bishop interviewed several individuals with lived experience connected to this history, including physicians; religious leaders; and women and couples who spoke about their experiences seeking reproductive healthcare. The interviews were funded by a grant from the Explorations Programme supplied by the Canada Council.

Records in this sub-series include interview transcripts; typed and handwritten notes; interview releases; accompanying documentation on the history of birth control and dissemination of information about family planning; and one photograph.

Sub-series reflects Mary Bishop’s volunteerism as part of the Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada, where she was vice president between 1975–77, and also served on the board. In 1975, Bishop represented the PPFC at the United Nations International Women’s Year Tribune in Mexico.

Records in this sub-series include documentation of Bishop’s participation in several international conferences (such as itineraries, photographs, notes, and reports); newspaper clippings; committee documents; correspondence; reports; financial records and statements; and draft marketing and communication of the PPFC.

Sub-series reflects Mary Bishop’s volunteer involvement with the Planned Parenthood Association of British Columbia. Bishop was the President of this organization in 1971, 1972, and 1973, and she served on the board between 1966–1970. She also served on various committees with the PPABC.

Records contained in this sub-series include organizational records for the Planned Parenthood Association of British Columbia (such as financial records, minutes, annual reports, constitution and by-laws), as well as newspaper clippings, correspondence, and committee documents.

Sub-series reflects Mary Bishop’s volunteer service and membership within organizations outside of the IPPF, PPFC, and PPABC. These include the University Women’s Club of Vancouver; Alumni UBC, where Mary Bishop served on the Heritage Committee; the Norman Mackenzie Alumni Scholarship selection committee; and various Status of Women action committees at municipal, national, and international levels.

Sub-series reflects Mary Bishop’s involvement with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. Bishop was appointed to a Laws and Policy Panel by the Western Hemisphere Board of the International Planned Parenthood, and served as a representative in at least five international conferences between 1976–1984.

Records in this sub-series include reports, policy documents, and other grey literature on family planning topics; newsletters; draft writing and speeches; correspondence; and newspaper clippings.

Series consists of Mary Bishop’s personal and family-related records. It contains personal correspondence; newspaper clippings; honours and honourary degrees received by Bishop; and records related to her involvement in the University Women’s Club of Vancouver.

Series reflects Mary Bishop’s volunteer service and membership in the various organizations she was connected with. The series is arranged into four sub-series according to the organizations in which she took part: International Planned Parenthood Foundation (IPPF); Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada (PPFC); Planned Parenthood Association of British Columbia (PPABC); and other volunteering and organizational membership.

Records contained within this series include organizational records of these various groups (such as meeting minutes, reports, financial records, and correspondence), as well as newspaper clippings, marketing and communication materials, brochures, and pamphlets.

The fonds reflects Mary Bishop’s interests in the social and political issues surrounding family planning, access to birth control, and population planning, primarily in Canada, as well as in south Asia and globally. She accumulated a large number of subject files to support her research in these areas on topics including human sexuality; abortion; fertility; welfare of children and families; and the influence of organized religion and Eugenics movements on birth control access. The fonds also reflects Bishop’s dedication to voluntary service with local, national, and international organizations focused on family and population planning. A small number of personal records are also included.

Bishop’s records are arranged into three series: population and family planning research; volunteer involvement; and personal files. The fonds consists primarily of newspaper clippings and research notes on topics of interest to Bishop; government and NGO reports and publications on population policy and family planning issues; pamphlets and flyers; and drafts of articles and speeches authored by Bishop. The fonds also includes recordings and transcripts of a series of interviews conducted by Bishop in the late 1970s with individuals relevant to the history of the birth control movement in Canada, including physicians, activists, religious leaders, couples, and individual women. Some organizational records for the various groups Bishop was part of (e.g., agendas, meeting minutes, annual reports, committee reports, correspondence, financial records) are also present in the fonds.

Series documents Mary Bishop’s interest in and research about social and political issues surrounding family planning, access to birth control, abortion, and population planning. Bishop maintained a series of subject files on these and related topics, with a particular focus on the history of the birth control movement in Canada. As part of her research, she also conducted interviews with individuals connected to this history, including physicians, religious leaders, and women and couples. Series contains 6 sub-series, which are based on the organization of the records and the creator-supplied index (see file 30-09 in the records): Subject files, Abortion, Population – Canada, Writing and publication, Population, and Interviews.

The records contained within the series include a large quantity of newspaper clippings and magazine articles, as well as reproductions of archival materials held in other repositories; government publications; reports; correspondence; interview transcripts; research notes; and draft (and unpublished) articles and speeches written by Bishop.