Events and Celebrations

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  • Specific cultural, arts, political, sports, holiday and community events
  • Personal events
  • Organizations, public agencies and businesses dedicated to planning for events
  • Examples: centennials, parades, festivals, fairs, exhibitions, concerts, ceremonies, parties, royal visits, campaigns, weddings, funerals, baptisms, protests and demonstrations

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          Couples in period costumes
          2000.13.1.129 · Item · [196-?].
          Part of Ray Williston fonds

          Item is a photograph of Ray and Gladys Williston in fancy dress with a number of other people. Mr. & Mrs. Williston are the second couple from the left.

          2008.3.3.3.27 · Item · 26 May 1995
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts man and woman speculated to be Pat (Bridget Moran's son) and Tracy holding food and beverage on deck in backyard. Unidentified individuals semi-visible on far left and right. Trees and building visible in background. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

          Cottonwood Park Opening
          2012.13.1.133.12 · Item · 1985
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts Elmer Mercier, a former mayor of Prince George, B.C., cutting the ribbon to open Cottonwood Park's Heritage Trail.

          2008.3.3.2 · File · 1994-1995
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          File consists of:

          • Letter from Geoffrey R. Weller to Bridget Moran re: honorary degree, Doctorate of Laws (Jan. 30, 1995)
          • Newspaper clipping: "UNBC honors local author" (Prince George Citizen, March 24, 1995)
          • Newspaper clipping: Birth announcement
          • Congratulations card from Judy and Dan
          • Index re: Nomination for Bridget Moran (list of names supporting Bridget Moran's nomination for an honorary degree)
          • 1 photograph of Bridget Moran at UNBC posing for a photograph in her doctorate gown
          • Letter to Pat Sarsfield from Bob Harkins, Paul Ramsey. MLA, Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske, Tanya Buttress, and Maureen Horkoff re: Nomination of Brdiget Moran Honorary Doctorate Degree, Spring Convocation, 1995
          • Letter to all members of the University Community re: Honorary Degree Nominations, with unknown handwriting on back of letter (Sept. 16, 1994)
          • Letter to Pat Sarsfield from Andrew Armitage, Director of UVic School of Social Work re: recommendation of Bridget Moran for an honorary degree from UNBC (Oct. 1, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from Carl Anserello, School Services Administrator re: Nominations - honorary doctoral degree - Bridget Moran (Oct. 25, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from J.A. Steedman, M.D., SFU re: honorary doctoral degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994)
          • Letter from the Social Services Faculty at the College of New Caledonia, Lana Coldwell and Val Weed re: honorary doctoral degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation from M. Smith (?), Instructor at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination (Oct. 24, 1996)
          • Letter of recommendation from Annette Neighbor (?) BCCW Student at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination (Oct. 25, 1996)
          • Letter of recommendation from Lola Dawn Frias, BCCW student at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation from Judy Abou at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Paul Thomson from John Stevens, Assistant Superintendent of Schools re: Bridget Moran - honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 3, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation from Maureen Trotter re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 13, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation from Judith M. Kennedy re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Debbie Hartley re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 17, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Mary-Ellen Kelm, History Program re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 14, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Maureen Horkoff re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 28, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation from Tanya Buttress re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Justa Monk re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 17, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from Mary John Sr. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation from Harry Rankin, Barrister and Solicitor, re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation from Judge G. O. Stewart re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994).
          2008.3.3.3 · File · 1994-1995
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          File consists of:

          • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Hon. Frank S. Perry, Q.C. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC
          • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Allan Bate, Q.C. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation from Phyllis R. Parker, B.S.W. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from the Central Interior Regional Arts Council re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 11, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation from Anne Martin re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 29, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Susan Aoki, Director/Curator, Prince George Art Gallery re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 26, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Jenny Owston, Program Director, Elizabeth Fry Society re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 13, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Paul Thomson from Keith Gordon, Chair of the Local History Committee of the Prince George Public Library re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Bob Harkins re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 1, 1994)
          • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Lois Boone, MLA, and Paul Ramsey, MLA re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
          • Hand-written note to Maureen Horkoff (?) from Debbie (?)
          • Letter from the Nominating Group re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Nov. 17, 1994)
          • Resume and Extracurricular Activities for Bridget Moran (5 pages)
          • Congratulatory letter to Bridget Moran from Sandy Lockhart re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (March 29, 1995)
          • 43 Photographs taken, and notes given to Bridget by Maureen Faulkner, a long-time family friend and Prince George artist: View of Geoffrey R. Weller Library from University Way; caption: "walking up to Canada's newest 'U'-"; UNBC Agora; caption: "The processional gathers on the upper walkway"; UNBC Agora/Student Centre sign; caption: "The First Nations people, in button blankets gather"; Photograph of audience for Spring 2005 Convocation at UNBC (note attached: "The First Nations people, in button blankets, gather"); Bridget Moran's family members seated in the audience before the ceremony begins (Spring 2005 Convocation, UNBC); caption: "Next row down is R. & the Kennedy's, I move to join her next to walkway"; Roseanne Moran with a camera standing in the auditorium aisle before the ceremony begins (Spring 2005 Convocation, UNBC); Mary John seated in the audience before the ceremony begins (Spring 2005 Convocation, UNBC); caption: "Mary John takes my seat."; Unidentified Woman introducing Bridget Moran at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Young Dr. Mary Ellen Kelm as she introduces you. In front of me are 2 of my senior admin. Team - John Stevens & Jim Emrich (?) & their wives"; Bridget Moran accepting her honorary degree at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "You are being summoned! You are very nervous here"; Bridget Moran accepting her honorary degree at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "You are crowned queen 'Dr. Moran' Congratulations!"; Bridget Moran delivering the convocation address at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "You are giving the convocation address. Nicely done! It's wonderful to know you and your family. I'm proud of you."; Bridget Moran's family at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Your family now behind R & me look on with pride and interest"; Bridget Moran walking up the stairs at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Up the stairs you march. This is a very emotional time for all of us!"; Bridget Moran walking up the stairs after the ceremony concludes; caption: "Pride and relief. R. is yelling "Mom, Mom, we're here!"; The 1995 graduating class at UNBC; caption: "Outside, the public photo session"; Photograph of the 1995 graduating class at UNBC taken on the ceremonial steps; Bridget Moran's daughter, Roseanne displaying the honorary degree at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "R. proudly displays your fine honors!"; Mike, Tracy, and Pat having cookies and juice at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Mike, Tracy & Pat - we're having cookies and juice"; Bridget Moran speaking with unidentified man at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Who is this man?"; Bridget Moran and Paul Ramsey at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Your friend"; Bridget Moran hugging Mike at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Mike congratulations Mom!"; Bridget Moran hugging Pat at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Pat gets in on the action!"; Side view of Bridget Moran with her family at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; Back view of Bridget Moran with her family at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; Photograph of Dave (?) at the BBQ (1995); caption: "Dave looks on...he wished he'd been able to attend the ceremony. Next time?"; Maureen Faulkner holding Caitlin (1995); caption: "Me batting bugs and chatting to Caitlin. A lovely wee girl"; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995); caption: "Ah ha! BBQ at M & T's"; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Pat and Tracy?; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Maureen Faulkner (l) speaking with unidentified woman; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Bridget arrives at BBQ holding baby Caitlin, guests applaud; caption: "You arrive on the deck to..."; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Bridget Moran; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995); Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Bridget Moran and children Pat, Mike and Roseanne and unidentified man; T.V. camera and crew speaking with Bridget Moran at the celebratory BBQ (1995); caption: "T.V. camera & crew document you, your life and family"; Bridget Moran hugging Mike Moran at celebratory BBQ (1995); Mike Moran and Dave (1995); caption: "Mayo on the phone to Mike. Dave looks like he's got an onion in his eye."; Roseanne Moran seated in patio chair at celebratory BBQ (1995); caption: "Roseanne - elegant"; Bridget Moran in full university regalia standing with Mary John at UNBC's Spring 2005 Convocation; Roseanne and Bridget Moran at UNBC's Spring 2005 Convocation; UNBC's 1995 graduating class standing on the ceremonial steps; UNBC's 1995 graduating class standing on the ceremonial steps; Bridget Moran in full university regalia at UNBC's Spring 2005 Convocation; Bridget Moran with Judy and Don Kennedy at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation
          • Invitation from UNBC's Chancellor to attend the Convocation luncheon at UNBC (1995).
          2009.5.2.295 · Item · July 1942
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Man in military uniform, woman, and young boy stand on grass in front of flowering trees. Woman holds infant, bassinet stands on far right. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "The Connell family, Halifax, July 1942. Joan - age 3 months."

          2009.7.1.062 · Item · [ca. 1873 - ca. 1910]
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph depicts a group of children dressed in white walking in a line, and adults and other children watching from behind. Group of six man stand in line on left, one holding a flag, another a drum. Jail tower and large building stand behind fence in background.

          Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Old Mission House & jail at Metlakatla Before the fire."

          Community Award Night
          2000.1.1.3.23 · File · [ca. 1955-1960]
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          File contains photographs depicting an award night that took place in the late 1950s or early 1960s in the old panabode Recreation Centre at Cassiar B.C.. Photos feature groups of people posed with trophies, a family posed together, a large group on stage, the audience, and musicians including individuals with a trumpet, saxophone, guitar and violin. Fred Murray (early Cassiar staff member) is featured in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th photograph.

          2009.6.1.628 · Item · 4 June 2006
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Commemorative stone reads: “Our People…. Our Heritage, Hon Col Iona Campagnolo, 19 Wing Comox, Saluting a Glorious Past”.

          Item is one of three photographs accompanying a paper reading: “Comox Valley Air Force Museum Association, Inaugural Dedication of Heritage Stones, Sunday 04 June 2006”; see also items 2009.6.1.626 and 2009.6.1.627.

          2009.6.1.521 · Item · 26 October 1993
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Signature at bottom right reads: “Thanks for your help, Jean Chrétien”; typed caption at bottom reads: “A victorious Jean Chrétien with his wife Aline wave to Liberal supporters at riding headquarters shortly after midnight, October 26, after confirmation that he will be Canada’s 20th Prime Minister.”

          2012.13.2.14.07.09 · Item · Jan. 1989
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          The item is a photograph depicting the unveiling of the Arrival of Steel monument at 772 1st Avenue, Prince George. Three men are standing in front of the monument, one holding a child and another holding a sign that reads "Edmonton -> Prince George ?" Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "CN employees concerned about layoffs with jobs going to Edmonton."

          2008.3.3.1.17 · Item · 18 December 1996
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          Photograph depicts Bridget Moran wearing University of Victoria regalia, seated at table with large book. Curtains hang in background, poinsettia plant sits on far right.