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2008.3.3.1.8 · Item · 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts group of men and women eating on deck attached to unknown house. Photo believed to have been taken during event held to celebrate Bridget Moran receiving an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

2008.3.3.3.20 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia, embraced by her son Mike in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals stand near Winter Garden in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mike Congratulations Mom!." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.29 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran holding infant, approaching applauding group seated on deck in backyard. Table with beverages stands in foreground. Trees in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "You arrive on the deck too." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

Bridget Moran at Log House
2008.3.1.22.3 · Item · [ca. 1985]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran standing by fence in front yard of log building with a shingled addition in foreground. Dirt road in left foreground; trees and small trailers in background.

2008.3.3.3.13 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran holding framed certificate while walking up stairs in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran walks with Dr. Mary Ellen Kelm, both wearing regalia. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Pride & relief. R [Roseanne Moran] is yelling 'Mom, Mom, We're here!'" Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.12 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran holding framed certificate while walking up stairs in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran walks with unidentified woman, both wearing regalia. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Up the Stairs you march. This is a very emotional time for all of us!." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.10 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran and others in regalia in the Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Moran stands in front at podium, flags against wall in background. Audience sits in foreground. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "You are giving the convocation address. Nicely done! It's wonderful to know you and your family. I'm proud of you." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

Bridget Moran fonds
2008.3 · Fonds · 1935 - 1999, predominate 1954 - 1996

This fonds illustrates Bridget Moran’s careers as a writer, a social worker and a social activist primarily within the Prince George region of British Columbia. This fonds also contains records pertaining to her personal relationships with family and friends and her receipt of various honours and awards.

Types of records reflective of her career as a writer include: published articles and unpublished manuscripts, drafts and front cover mock-ups, correspondence with editors from Arsenal Pulp Press, grant applications, notebooks, background material, writer’s workshop invitations and overviews, photographs, oral history interviews and transcripts, and VHS recordings of classroom talks given by Bridget Moran, Mary John and Justa Monk re: her publications.

Types of records reflective of her career as a social worker and social activist include: annual reports, work journals, correspondence and published newspaper articles re: social policy, photographs, and general background material. Correspondence, photographs and newspaper clippings highlight her personal relationships, while her receipt of honours and awards is demonstrated through copies of letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, photographs, VHS recordings of award ceremonies, event itineraries, congratulatory correspondence, and invitations.

The Bridget Moran fonds has been divided into the following four series:

  1. Published and Unpublished Materials
  2. Career Related Materials
  3. Personal Papers and Correspondence
  4. Honours and Awards.
Moran, Bridget
2008.3.1.22.54 · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran seated in chair at unknown location. Red and black button blanket features traditional thunderbird and killer whale designs. Television against wall in background.

2008.3.1.22.55 · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran seated in chair at unknown location. Red and black button blanket features traditional thunderbird and killer whale designs. Television, armchair, and window visible in background.

2008.3.3.3.37 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Bridget wearing regalia while embracing Roseanne. Stone steps in background. The pair stands in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.23 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia, facing away from camera in front of family members in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Sons Mike (wearing black) and Pat stand on left, and Paul Ramsey stands in grey suit, semi-visible behind Moran. Unidentified individuals stand near Winter Garden in background. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.22 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia, standing to right of family members in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Sons Mike (wearing black) and Pat stand on left, and Paul Ramsey stands in center. Unidentified individuals stand near Winter Garden in background. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.31 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran sitting in lawn chair on deck in backyard. Sons Mike (in apron) and Pat stand behind her, daughter Roseanne sits on left, unidentified man stands on far left. Deck railing in midground, trees 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.

2008.3.3.3.21 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia, embraced by her sons Mike (in foreground) and Pat. The group stands in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals stand near Winter Garden in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Pat gets in on the action!." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

Career Related Materials
2008.3.2 · Series · 1945-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Series consists of annual reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, records of employment, a Retirement Party guest book, business cards, invitations, speeches, appointment announcements, pamphlets, Bridget Moran's "Oath of Allegiance; Office and Revenue to the Government of British Columbia", social work reports, contracts, copies of Employee Earnings Statements, background material on the case Hale vs. Her Majesty the Queen, and social work notebooks all pertaining to Bridget's career as a social worker with the Province of British Columbia and the Prince George School District, and as a member of the College of New Caledonia (CNC) Board, the Legal Services Society of B.C. and People on Welfare.

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.

2008.3.1.15.1 · Item · 1983
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts couples dancing in large room, crowd seated on chairs against wall in background. Ornaments are hung in a row from ceiling. Man dancing in centre wears traditional dress. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Elders gathering 1983".

2008.3.3.3.4 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts men, women, and infant seated in the Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals sit in seats in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Next row down is R. [Roseanne Moran] & the Kennedy's, I move to join her next to walkway." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.3.3.11 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts men, women, and infant sitting in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Your family. now behind R [Roseanne Moran] + me. look on with pride & interest." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

Grace (Tommy) and Rex Boice
2008.3.4.4.1 · Item · April 1993
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Rex and Grace Boice sitting hand in hand and side by side in lawn chairs on patio. Flowers and hedges in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "April 1993 Arizona. Rex died May 1, 1993 at home in Haliburton (heart attack). We celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary in March /93. We had a good Marriage! I miss him very much."

2008.3.1.83.1 · Item · [after 1981]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts grave marker which reads "ALLAN McCALLUM / 1906 - 1981 / RAISED NEAR HERE AS A SON OF A PIONEER FAMILY, HE WISHED TO BE RETURNED TO THIS PLACE HE LOVED ABOVE ALL OTHERS AND WHERE HE FELT SO AT PEACE."

2008.3.3.3.26 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts two women, two men, a small child, and an infant on deck in backyard with chairs and table set with food and beverages. Trees and building visible in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Ah ha! BBQ at M & T's." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

2008.3.3.3.24 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Dave seated in lawn chair on deck in backyard. Chairs and tables set with food and beverages are also visible on deck. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Dave looks on... He wished he'd been able to attend the ceremony. Next time?" Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

Mary John Wearing Blanket
2008.3.1.22.6 · Item · [ca. 1990]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Mary John wearing long blue material with red caribou in traditional artwork on back. Plant and ornamented fireplace in background. Photo speculated to have been taken in Mary John's home.

2008.3.3.3.25 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Maureen Faulkner holding baby named Caitlin on deck in backyard. Bridget Moran's daughter Roseanne sits on far right, beside black dog. Forest and fence visible in background. Accompanying note from Faulkner: "Me, batting bugs & chatting to Caitlin. A lovely wee girl." Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

2008.3.3.3.34 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Bridget Moran's son Mike speaking on telephone in backyard, man named Mike in foreground. House in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mayo on the phone to Mike. Dave looks like he's got an onion in his eye." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

2008.3.3.3.17 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts group of three standing in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals sit in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mike, Tracy & Pat - we're having cookies & juice." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.

2008.3.1.126 · File · 1972-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter from Charlene Wyse, on behalf of the Hilye'yu Lelum Society, to Bridget Moran, January 27, 1995
  • Transcript of "Harkins Comment" by Bob Harkins which features both Mary John and Bridget Moran (April 5, 1993)
  • Copy of open letter from Brian Lam, Managing Editor, Arsenal Pulp Press regarding Bridget Moran's publications and Mary John's story (April 2, 1993)
  • Two draft versions of eulogy for Bridget Moran for her memorial service at the College of New Caledonia, September 12, 1999.
  • "We Three"- poem written in memory of a trip taken by Bridget and her daughters Mayo and Roseanne in 1994.
  • One original draft and one copy of "A Minority of One" by Bridget Moran (26 pages)
  • One original and signed draft letter to Dave [?] from Bridget Moran discussing the social welfare situation in the province and offering a plea for dialogue with the intended recipient.
  • Letter from John H. Wood, administrative officer for the Leader of the Opposition to Bridget Moran in answer to a number of questions routed to this office via Dave [?] (August 10, 1972)
  • Letter from Norman Levi, Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement to Bridget Moran in answer to her letter dated October 18, 1972. (October 23, 1972)
  • Copy of letter from Bridget Moran on behalf of the Greater Vancouver Area Branch of the BC Association of Social Workers to Minister Norman Levi in follow-up to a previously submitted questionnaire. (October 18, 1972).
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Rosemary Brown, M.L.A. acknowledging her receipt of an article previously sent to Ms. Brown by Ms. Moran. (October 9, 1973)
  • Newspaper clippings regarding Moran's various appointments in Prince George.
  • Various published stories written by Bridget Drugan in her youth: "How to Spend a Drizzly Day"; "How She Spent November 5"; "Camping Trip"; Story contest submission and announcement of winners.
  • Torchbearer's Club "Carry On" certificate recognizing the printing of one of Bridget's stories. (September 10, 1938).
2008.3.4.01 · File · 1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of article clippings from the following newspapers: The Citizen; the National Post; The Free Press; the Vancouver Sun; The Province; and The Globe and Mail. File also includes the Memorial Service program: "A Celebration of the Life of Bridget Ann Moran, September 1, 1923 - August 21, 1999; CNC Atrium, Saturday, September 11, 1999; 2:00pm."

2008.3.1.128 · File · 1995-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter of Offer and Cheque Requisitions Form from Carrier Sekani Family Services regarding Ms. Moran's services to a 1996 Youth Conference
  • Contact List
  • Notes on "Women"
  • Program of Events and Agenda for Native Awareness Conference, May 1, 1998
  • Letters to Mary John and Bridget Moran from students from an Aboriginal Employment Training Program out of Duncan, B.C. re: Stoney Creek Woman (January 4, 1999)
  • Fax from Kathleen Fitzpatrick (Treaty 8 Tribal Association) to Bridget Moran re: book signing and travel arrangements (Feb. 1998)
  • Fax from Lucette Kirback (Legal Services Society) to Bridget Moran re: trip arrangements to Bella Bella and Bella Coola (June 1998); associated airline tickets and trip itinerary
  • Letter of Thanks and Payment Notice for Public Readings to Bridget Moran from the Canada Council (Nov. 1995)
  • Unopened envelope containing "My First Advance, $30, Stoney Creek Woman"
  • Letter from Ricci Dalton of the Simon Fraser University, New Caltec Program thanking Ms. Moran on her speaking engagement with Mary John (Jan. 27, 1998)
  • Letters from BCTLA Conference Planning Committee re: Bridget Moran's speaking engagement at The Roots and Wings Teacher Librarian conference.
2008.3.4 · Series · 1935-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Series consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, academic transcripts and diplomas, marriage announcements, a copy of a Last Will & Testament, a copy of a Court Order, a poster, a map, photographs, events programs, lyrics, a copy of a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship and an autograph book all pertaining to the personal life of Bridget Moran.