Subfonds consists of one folder of papers related to Ruth Saunders’ life and career. These include copies of pages in English from the History of the Wonju Union Christian Hospital, the original of which was sent to the United Church of Canada Archives in Toronto. The original of a photocopied framed photograph of the CWAC Military Band No. 3 has been returned to the family. A copy of a presentation by Dr. Young Suk Park and Glennis Zilm titled “Preserving a Tiger’s Treasures: Artifacts as a Research Tool” on Ruth Saunders’ artifacts, dated Jun 10, 2011, is included.

Sous fonds consists of documentation of Sharron J. Simpson’s activities between the years of approximately 1994 to 2011. Sous fonds is predominantly concerned with Sharron J. Simpson’s leadership in the Simpson Covenant court case in 2007 and 2008, as well as the compilation of her personal family research and a few writing samples. In addition, an aggregation of photographs related to her activities is also included.

Subfonds consists of records related to the functions of the School of Nursing, particularly the development of nursing courses and programs. Much material relates to the program offerings and procedures for ensuring their effectiveness. A smaller number of records document more general concerns related to future planning. Historical information on the development of the school is also included.

Subfonds is arranged in the following series:

1. General Historical and Administrative Documents
2. Curriculum Review and Development
3. Course Co-ordination
4. Program and Individual Evaluation and Planning
5. Model for Nursing
6. Standing Committees
7. Student Papers
8. Transcriptions of Taped Interviews
9. Administrative Records
10. Faculty Information
11. Student Information
12. Nursing Division of the Alumni Association of the University of British Columbia
13. Photographs
14. Reference Material
15. Publications

Subfonds consists of records of Florence Wilson’s education and other documents as the first LPN in BC. It includes three photographs of Florence Wilson and her 1952 graduating class.

The subfonds reflects the development of the Icelandic Care Home Höfn Society from its inception to the present day, and its continued dedication toward providing Icelandic seniors with care and support. By accumulating donations from the community and government, they were able to complete renovations on new facilities, expand their assisted living services, hold events, and contribute to the wellbeing of its residents.

The Society’s records are arranged into four series, spanning from its inception to the present day: Administrative records, Residents records, Publications, and Photographs.

The subfonds includes records dating from 1966 to the present. These are generated by the operation of the executive, the residing presiding officer, and the biennial meetings. The biennial meetings material includes programs and brochures for most years; minutes, correspondence, committee reports and financial records are also included. Records of meetings and related documents for the Vancouver region are included, but the other provincial regions are represented only by reports submitted to the executive. Membership lists for many years are included.

Numerous reports from BCORNG committees and other sources are included. These are mainly concerned with competency levels of OR nurses and operating room standards.

Over five hundred photographs document the Biennial Institute Conferences held every two years beginning in 1968, all of which are individually described. The last conference thus documented was held in Victoria in 1996. Artifacts include the BCORNG flag, and conference and membership pins.

Subfonds consists of records related to Blais’ education, career, and diverse interests. They include records of her personal and professional career, including her involvements in numerous committees. She was a keen writer, and contributed many articles, especially to the Vancouver Courier. Other records relate to her interest in alternative healing practices and presentations and publications on this and other subjects.

Subfonds reflects the Scandinavian Cultural Society’s (SCS) efforts to promote and support Scandinavian cultural events and activities in the greater Vancouver area, most notably the Scandinavian Festival 1986. Under SCS’s constitution, they hold executive meetings to also organize and promote other cultural events and communicate to their community through newsletters. SCS was founded to help celebrate Vancouver’s Centennial and Expo ’86; therefore, many of their records document the administration, communications, publicity, and promotions arising from planning the event as well as the event itself.

Subfonds is divided into four series: Events and activities, Publications, Administrative records, and Photographs.

The records reflect Sheila’s long career in teaching and especially writing. She has published numerous books and articles and made presentations at numerous conferences, often collaborating with Glennis Zilm. She has a unique interest in the way evolving uniforms and clothing worn by nurses reflects the changing nature of their work and social relationships. She has created an extensive collection of dolls which document this development.

Subfonds consists of 39 black and white photographs of RNABC and CRNBC presidents and 5 of executive directors. Dimensions of photographs are 12 cm x 17 cm. Biographical information accompanies presidents up to Elaine Baxter (1993-1995). The photographs are arranged chronologically. Brief one-page biographical notes of their subjects accompany all photographs from Scharley Bryce Brown (1912-1917) to Elaine Baxter (1993-1995).

These photographs were originally hung in the Board Room 3 in the College’s former offices. Those of the Presidents have been left within their frames, which are generally more permanent. Those of the Executive Directors have been removed.

Subfonds consists of records, photographs and audiovisual materials relating to Glennis Zilm's personal and professional involvements. These include her CV and several articles she authored and co-authored. Materials related to various presentations and lectures she prepared on the history of several hospital nursing schools and historic nursing uniforms. Photographs related to awards she received and nursing uniforms worn by Zilm and others.

Subfonds reflects the history and evolution of the Icelandic Lutheran Church and its activities in the greater Vancouver community. The Women’s Auxiliary of the Icelandic Lutheran Church was very involved in the functioning of the institution; therefore many of the records document the initiatives that the Women’s Auxiliary of the Church’s undertook during the Church’s history through the extensive minutes they kept of their monthly meetings. Records also document the church’s founding and development.

Subfonds is divided into three series: Administrative records, Publications, and Photographs.

Subfonds reflects the history and evolution of the Icelandic Canadian Club of British Columbia (ICC of BC) and its initiatives and activities in the greater Vancouver community. ICC of BC holds executive meetings, and celebrates Icelandic holidays and cultural traditions in its community. In addition to producing a monthly newsletter for its friends and members, the ICC of BC has implemented programs such as Icelandic language classes and a scholarship program to students of Icelandic descent. The ICC of BC, in conjunction with the Sólskin Society, managed the Icelandic Heritage Library. The subfonds consists predominantly of textual records, including administrative records and reports, financial records, correspondence, programming, newsletters and promotional material. Also included are photographs, published material, brochures, and ephemera.

Subfonds is divided into five series: administrative records, correspondence, events and programs, publications and library material, and photographs.

Contains two scrapbooks. One was compiled by Ewan Macpherson while the other contains material from the McPherson family dating as far back as the 1860s.

Contains correspondence, photocopies, newspaper clippings, notes and draft manuscripts compiled by Alsop in the course of her research for a biography of McPherson. Intermingled with Alsop’s research documents are other records kept by McPherson during his career that were later used by Alsop as part of her research. There are significant records from McPherson’s period as custodian of enemy property as well as a type-written transcript of a lengthy oral recording describing the McPherson family in detail.