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Forced March to Freedom series

Directed by David Paperny and narrated by Ann Medina, Forced March to Freedom (2001) documents the forced march by the Nazis of 10,000 prisoners of war out of Stalag Luft III and across Germany in the middle of winter. This seventy-two-minute production chronicles an amazing test of endurance during the Second World War as told through the eyes of pilot and artist Robert Buckham, a Toronto-born Canadian prisoner of war on this march. Buckman produced countless sketches and watercolours of prison camp life and one of the only chronicles of the forced march itself. Interviews with Buckman and other prisoners of war, as well as the few known surviving photographs of the event, accentuate sketches of camp life and the march. Individuals interviewed include Jim Plant, Gordon King, Charles Clarke, Bill Rylend, Jack Kelogg, David Westheimer, Doc Mosely, and University of Calgary military historian Holger Herwig.

Series consists of a digital master tape, a set of video and audio elements and textual material relating to the development of the production.

Mordecai: The Life and Times of Mordecai Richler series

Mordecai: the Life and Times of Mordecai Richler (1997) is a sixty-minute biographical documentary of Canadian author Mordecai Richler, tracing his rise from a poor, Jewish kid growing up on the streets of Montreal in the 1930s to his successes as an internationally acclaimed author and critic of the Canadian establishment. In addition to an exclusive interview with Richler, this film also features interviews with his wife Florence, his children Noah, Jacob, Daniel and Emma Richler, his estranged brother Avram, and political columnist Josee Legault. Narrated by Richard Dreyfuss, the program includes archival footage of Richler's life, including family photographs, movie clips, and dramatic news footage. It was directed by David Paperny, for which he received a nomination for Best Direction in a Documentary Program or series at the 12th Annual Gemini Awards in 1998.

Series consists of a digital master tape, a set of video elements and textual material relating to the development of the production.

Prairie Fire: The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 series

Directed by Audrey Mehler, Prairie Fire: The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 (1999) is a historical documentary combining eyewitness accounts and archival images to tell the story of the largest labour uprising in Canadian history. The Winnipeg General Strike started on May 15, 1919, when 25,000 people walked off the job, lasting until June 26. Historians and labour leaders present their perspectives concerning the impact of the strike at the time and how it has influenced the Canadian labour movement to this day. Individuals interviewed include eyewitnesses Brownie Freedman and Logan Ayre, National CUPE President Paul Moist, Sylvia Farley, the Executive Coordinator for the Manitoba Federation of Labour, Jewish Post editor Mildred Gutkin, Jewish historian Harry Gutkin, retired Staff Sergeant Jack Templeman, Ed Rea, a University of Manitoba History professor, and Canadian labour, military and political historian David Bercuson.

Series consists of a digital master tape of the production, a set of video and audio elements and textual material relating to the development of the production.

Singles series

Singles (2002) is a thirteen-episode reality television series following eleven single Vancouverites, covering a broad spectrum of life and lifestyles as they work, play and date during one summer.

Series consists of a digital master tape of each episode, a set of video elements about the development of one representative character and textual material relating to the development of the production.

Spring series

In the thirteen-episode television series Spring (2003), David Tarrant, renowned Vancouver gardener and retired Public Relations and Programs Coordinator at the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research, follows Spring around the world, exploring the global diversity of nature and the planet's most unique plant life. Spring includes footage from South Africa, Greece, Australia, Chile, Ireland, Vancouver Island, Holland, Japan, California, and Newfoundland. David Paperny directs the series. In 2004, Spring received a nomination to David Paperny, Trevor Hodgson and Deborah Wainwright for Best Lifestyle series at the Leo Awards.

Series consists of a digital master tape of each episode, a set of video elements about the Vancouver Island episode and textual material relating to the development of the production.

The Dealmaker: The Life and Times of Jimmy Pattison series

The Dealmaker (1998) is a sixty-minute biographical portrait of one of Canada's most affluent and famous men, Saskatoon-born, Vancouver-based entrepreneur Jimmy Pattison. Pattison is the chairman, president, CEO and sole owner of the Jim Pattison Group, the third largest privately held company in Canada and owner of several car dealerships, Overwaitea Foods, Save-On-Foods, Ripley's Believe It or Not, and radio and television stations in British Columbia and Alberta. Pattison also owned the World Hockey Association team, the Vancouver Blazers and acted as the CEO and president of the Expo 86 Corporation. Recipient of both the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia, he was listed as No. 194 on the 2006 Forbes list of the world's wealthiest people. Featuring interviews with Pattison, his family, Bill Bennett, and Peter C. Newman, The Dealmaker provides an inside view into who Pattison is, what he owns, and how he stormed the walls of Canada's stuffy corporate world to become a formidable self-made tycoon. It is directed by David Paperny and narrated by Ann Medina.

Series consists of a digital master tape, a set of video and audio elements and textual material relating to the development of the production.

Crash Test Mommy, Season II-III series

Crash Test Mommy seasons II and III (2005-2006) saw a change in format and host from the reality show's first season, which follows overworked and sometimes over-criticized mothers who take a short vacation while an inexperienced individual looks after their children. Close family and friends become crash test mommies for a weekend, sometimes to test the waters before starting a family of their own, other times to prove their claim of being able to do a better job. These seasons are hosted by Nicole Oliver and have various directors, including Grant Greschuk.

Series consists of digital master tapes, video and audio elements, and textual material relating to the development of the production.

Life and Times: The Making of Ivan Reitman series

The Making of Ivan Reitman (2002) is a documentary about the successful comedic director and producer. Ivan Reitman is known for films such as Ghostbusters, Meatballs, Twins, and Space Jam. The documentary examines Reitman’s private life, including his family and early work as a teenager. The one-hour-long episode of “Life and Times” aired on CBC and was hosted by actor Saul Rubinek. Interviewed subjects include actor Eugene Levy, actor and current Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Reitman’s son, Jason Reitman (director of Thank You for Smoking and Juno). David Paperny directed it.

Series consists of a digital master tape, video and audio elements, and textual material relating to the development of the production.

Prisoner 88 series

David Paperny’s directorial debut as an independent director, Prisoner 88 (1995), is a first-person account of Auschwitz by a Roman Catholic prisoner, Sigmund Sobolewski. Narrated by Sigmund Soboleski, the 60-minute documentary looks at the four and a half years Soboleski spent in Auschwitz as the 88th prisoner to arrive at the camp and one of the last to leave. Soboleski resides in Alberta and has become an activist against neo-Nazis and Holocaust deniers. Directed by David Paperny for the production company Ark Films.

Series consists of a digital master tape, video and audio elements, and textual material relating to the development of the production.

The Blonde Mystique series

Angela Case, Karen Holness, and Aubrey Arnason host the documentary The Blonde Mystique (2006), an investigation into opinions and stereotypes regarding fair hair. Directed and narrated by Sally Aitken, the program interviews ordinary Canadians and experts about the appeal of blonde hair and follows how the lives of the three hosts change after they dye their hair. Interview subjects include Hugh Hefner, magazine publisher and founder of Playboy Enterprises; Catherine Salmon, Professor of Evolutionary Psychology; and Gisele Baxter, Professor of Cultural History at UBC.

Series consists of a digital master tape, video and audio elements, and textual material relating to the development of the production.

West Coast Christmas (New Classics Christmas Special) series

In this New Classics Christmas Special (2003), Chef Rob Feenie and sous-chef Marnie host West Coast Christmas at a beautiful and wild resort in Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Between surf lessons, beachcombing, and shopping, Rob and Marnie cook up a Christmas extravaganza using ingredients from local suppliers. Directed by Nijole Kuzmickas.

Series consists of a digital master tape, video and audio elements, and textual material relating to the development of the production.

Political Science and Mahmoodi/Dutton Affairs series

Series consists of materials documenting Marchak's involvement as UBC Dean of Arts in two major public controversies. Allegations by students of systemic racism and sexism in the Department of Political Science and allegations of sexual harassment against a prominent psychology professor by one of his graduate students. The series includes correspondence, reports, written notes, and clippings. It is arranged in two sub-series: Political Science Department and Mahmoodi/Dutton Case. The records are arranged in chronological order.

Film production series

The series consists of 1 small box of textual records relating to the production of the series, including correspondence, applications, resumes, and releases regarding the film production. Series also consists of the footage used to create the documentary series, most of which are on Betacam SP small and large video. These video cassettes include interviews with Shatner, his family, and other actors. In addition, there is footage taken of Shatner as he interacts with others at a Star Trek convention, during his charity horseshow, at various locations in Montreal, and on his ranch. There is also footage of Shatner during his efforts to protect the wild horses of Santa Cruz Island, historical footage in his roles as Captain Kirk and TJ Hooker, and several stills. The series also includes audio tracks for the film on DAT and related material on Hi8 cassette. In addition, the series also consists of one 3 ½ inch floppy disk with documents relating to the production, a DVD with tracks from the film, and a DVD copy of the film itself.

Most of the footage was filmed in 1998 and 1999; however, the arrangement of the series does not follow a strict chronological order but retains the original numbering system created by Harvey McKinnon productions.

Arts department records series

Series consists of correspondence, reports, minutes, and other textual records relating to Wynn's interaction with various departments in the Faculty of Arts and his involvement in departmental issues and concerns.

UBC series

Series consists of materials documenting Chong’s time as a student at the University of British Columbia and includes correspondence, course materials, written assignments, and published materials.

Mosher Books series

Series documents Fredeman's interest in the 19th-century American publisher Thomas Bird Mosher and his involvement in publishing Philip Bishop Mosher's bibliography and contains correspondence, research materials, and drafts of the bibliography.

Manufacturing Consent Companion Book series

Series consists of research material specifically collected for the book, correspondence, manuscripts, graphic material and publicity materials relating to the creation and publication of the companion book to the movie Manufacturing Consent. The series also includes several versions of working manuscripts, most of which are annotated, copies of the published book in digital and analogue form.

Conference Proposals series

Series consists of records documenting the development of presentations and workshops for the Conference and includes written proposals submitted by prospective participants and related correspondence. The files are arranged according to an alphanumeric system based on the four themes of the Conference: Women and Connectivity (CO), Women and Creativity (CR), Women and Decision-Making (DM), and Women and Economics (E).

Photographs series

Series consists of negatives and photographic prints of the original St. John's College in Shanghai, China; of St. John's College at UBC; and various ceremonies and events sponsored by the Development Office.

Ken MacDonald fonds

  • UBCA-ARC-1413
  • Fonds
  • 1993-2006

The fonds consists of sketches, photocopies, and paintings of costume and set designs relating to plays that MacDonald has been the principal art director or set designer, as well as, correspondence and press coverage for The Overcoat.

MacDonald, Ken

Research Materials series

The folder contains newspaper clippings and research materials, including an all-time varsity football roster researched by Fred Hume and a UBC Hall of fame program, 1994. Also in this series is a VHS by the National Film Board of the Thunderbirds in China, 1974. Hindmarch was inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012. There is a DVD-R of this event and the plaque he was presented on that occasion.

Film Festivals series

Series consists of correspondence, programs, and viewer’s opinion forms from various film festivals highlighting Kendall’s feature films, Kayla and Exhuming Mr. Rice.

Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board series

This series consists of documents related to the accreditation process for the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) regarding Engineering Physics. It includes correspondence, meeting notes, draft documentation, course outlines, documents that explain the coop program, notes regarding the program's requirements, copies of student reports and assignments, and other relevant documents.

The series is organized following the arrangement of Engineering Physics which collected these materials in hanging folders labelled "CEAB 1999" and "CEAB 2005".

Manuscripts – Unpublished Works series

Series consists of typewritten manuscript drafts, many of which include handwritten notes and annotations, of works by Kevin Chong that were never, or have yet to be, published, broadcast, or performed.

Some manuscripts have dates included with them, and these are noted in the file list. Dates in square brackets are estimates, either provided by Chong or inferred by the materials themselves.

Students records series

Series consists of correspondence, reports, statistical data, and other records pertaining to policies, procedures, programs, and organizations concerning Faculty of Arts students.

Joan Anderson fonds

  • UBCA-ARC-1555
  • Fonds
  • 1993

Fonds consists of documentation of the “Racism: Breaking the Silence” workshops, organized by the UBC Multicultural Liaison Office and its Director, Dr. Joan Anderson. Included are recommendations arising from the first workshop (March 1993), President Strangway’s keynote address at the second workshop (June 1993) and Dr. Anderson’s response.

Anderson, Jean

Development Office subseries

Subseries consists of an organization chart, job descriptions, resumes, budgets, policies, work plans, protocols, case statements, outlines, and performance review forms.

At Home in the Universe: The Life and Times of William Shatner fonds

  • UBCA-ARC-1442
  • Fonds
  • 1993 - 1999

Fonds consists of audiovisual material created or compiled during production as well as 14 folders of written documentation related to the production of the film. It consists largely of interviews with Shatner, members of his family and associates, portions of previous roles portrayed by Shatner, as well as reminiscences from other prominent actors such as Leonard Nimoy, Kate Mulgrew, Patrick Stewart and Jason Alexander. There is also extensive footage of Shatner at his ranch, hosting his annual charity horseshow, touring his childhood home and McGill University, and his attempts to save the wild horses of Santa Cruz Island.
The content of this fonds is housed on several different video and audio formats: such as Betacam SP(small) and (large), Hi-8, VHS, U-Matic tape (¾ in.), audiocassette tape and DAT audio tape. Much of this audio and video material was used in the production of the final “cut” of the documentary, and content is represented across several of these formats, with audio content found in both audio and video formats.

At Home in the Universe: The Life and Times of William Shatner (Documentary)

UBC Computing Centre Newsletter series

The series consists of newsletters created by the Computing Centre that provide essential information and significant issues relevant to the Computing Centre and its users at the time of publication. This series is not representative of all years between 1968 and 1992.

Other Publications series

Series consists of published materials that Kevin Chong collected based on his interest and involvement in the Vancouver alternative music and literary scenes and includes magazines, zines (self-published items), posters, and other published materials.

Photograph series

Series consists of photographs and slides prepared for use in the film and companion book for Manufacturing Consent. It also includes several portraits of Chomsky and some photographs of window displays at Vancouver bookstores which coincided with the film/book’s release.

UBC Events series

Series consists of video recordings containing raw footage from various events at UBC. Events include congregation (graduation) ceremonies and related events, musical and theatre performances. Recordings are in VHS and Betacam format.

Teaching and Research Materials series

Series consists of syllabi, transparencies, handouts, and lecture notes relating to the courses Ward taught. Ward kept the correspondence relating to class participation, assignments, and research with other Teaching Materials. Thus, the correspondence is kept in this series, not in the Correspondence series. Also included are photographs, prints and slides, acquired from various sources and used as illustrative material.

Between 1982 and 2011, Ward taught H329 most frequently in 1987, 1989, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2002. Additionally, it is noteworthy that the series also contains records on the Honours students he advised and the applications submitted to the UBC HSS Grant and Hannah Institute.

A floppy disk can be found in Files 17-21. The diskette contains an Excel spreadsheet which tracks the economic history of an undefined city and a PowerPoint presentation which details Canada`s economic history. The CD in Box 26 includes digital images used in Ward’s book A History of Domestic Space: Privacy and the Canadian Home.

Teaching Materials series

Series consists of notes, lectures, and course materials for university and transitions classes focusing on Canadian history and Canadian involvement in WWI and WWII.

Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives Conference sous-fonds.

Sous-fonds consists of records documenting the planning and organization of the "Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives" conference, including correspondence, reports, minutes, and published materials. It is arranged in two series: Conference Proposals and Miscellaneous Files.

Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives Conference

School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

  • UBCA-ARC-1526
  • Fonds
  • 1992-2011

Fonds consists of reports on programmes and activities for the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, resulting from the School’s five-year academic reviews (1988-1992, 1992-1997, 1999-2005, 2006-2011).

University of British Columbia. School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

Committees series.

Series consists of memos, printed resources, reports, and correspondence between Harris and faculty at a number of universities. The material reflects Harris' involvement in the committees on which he served and the decisions reached by those committees.

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