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 consists of materials dating from 1962 to 1978. These include minutes, executive minutes, agendas, correspondence, and other administrative records. Minutes of meetings and financial reports that include ledgers and budget document that activities of the organization. Correspondence consists of incoming and outgoing communication by Margaret Kennedy, the last President of the association. A 1974 ledger is included relating to the bed race competition a major annual event hosted by the association to raise funds.

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

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 documents, photographs and artifacts related to the nursing training and early career of Charlotte England, particularly her training at St. Paul’s Hospital.

Subfonds consists of photographs, documents and artifacts related to Constance Spall’s education at Kelowna General Hospital and her subsequent career.

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.

The subfonds documents the activities of the Richmond-Delta Professional Practice Group from 1967-2002. Records in the subfonds relate to the Group’s administrative and operational functions, coordination of various events, programs and workshops, advocacy around nursing and health care issues and government lobbying initiatives. Records consist of correspondence, minutes, financial documents, agendas, reports, photographs, notes, reference material, memorandum, event programs, invitations and planning, scrapbooks, and other material. The subfonds is divided into three series: Administrative and Operational Records, Workshops and Events, and Lobbying and Advocacy.

Subcollection consists of two letters totaling twelve pages dated October and November 1955 addressed to Enid with one, possibly both, being signed “Mummsy.” The letters narrate the writer’s experiences in the early days of the Russian invasion of Austrian Galicia in 1914-15. The author’s family was directly on the route of the invasion and retaliation, and her account reflects details both on the ground and the political and military events of the time. Although written 40 years after the events, the letters seem remarkably clear and detailed. The letters appear to be “original” blue carbons, with some manuscript annotations both in the author’s and another’s hand.

Subcollection consists of an Oliver Townsite Map, Map of Lots South of Oliver, Map of Lots North of Oliver, and a terms of sale pamphlet prepared in advance of a land auction, March 4 and 5, 1921.

Subfonds reflects the Sólskin Society’s efforts to support and provide wellbeing to Icelandic Care Home Höfn residents, and promote Icelandic cultural heritage. They achieved this by holding events for the residents, such as their Annual Christmas Party, Easter Party, teas and open houses, as well as raising funds through casino nights, and two annual bazaars. During the Scandinavian Cultural Society’s Scandinavian Festival at Expo 86, the Sólskin Society also provided a week long demonstration of Icelandic cookery. Their fundraising efforts contributed to the purchase and renovation of the Icelandic Care Home Höfn’s original and current locations. In honour of their 75th anniversary in 1992, they compiled and wrote Sólskin Memoirs.

Subfonds is divided into five series: administrative records, financial records, e vents and activities, publications, and photographs.

Subfonds consists of material made or received by Ströndin Internet Radio used to make Ströndin Internet Radio’s various programs in the course of promoting Icelandic culture to its listenership. It includes scripts and recordings of the first six radio programmes, reference material such as concert programmes and manuscripts. Also included are reference materials on audio cassettes and in photographs.

Subfonds reflects the support the Vancouver Chapter of the Icelandic National League of North America has provided to cultural activities in the Icelandic community of Vancouver. INLNA holds executive meetings, annual conventions, and maintains an email listserv, sharing news and information of various communities. They also maintain a website and social media presence. INLNA has published an Icelandic Heritage Calendar, and has implemented programs such as the INL Reads Program, Donald K. Johnson Film Screening Program, Icelandic Settlement Tours Program, Snorri West youth program and several international visit and audio programs. Additionally, INLNA grants a yearly scholarship, the Laurence S. G. Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award, originally initiated in 2003 to be bestowed upon a recipient for contributions not only to the Icelandic Community and the community at large.

Subfonds is arranged into four series: Administrative records, Conference and convention records, Publications, and Photographs. Subfonds also contains one file of records pertaining to the Viking Association, Uff-Dah.

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.

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.