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File contains postcards portraying life in Prince Rupert, B.C. Images depict harbour scenes, street scenes (Third Avenue, Sixth Street, Central Street, and Mainstreet), airplanes, large ships, fisheries, city aerials, parades, military, a dog sled mail team, and a frozen fishing boat.

File contains photographs featuring members of the Board of Directors of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd., which was formed on the 17th of May, 1951. Cassiar's forerunner was a company named Conwest, formed in 1534, a consolidation of two companies owned by Fred Martin Connell and his brother W. Harold Connell. The first board of directors included the Connell brothers, George Armstrong, John E. Kennedy, Charles & Arthur Mortimer, and Charles Rainforth Elliot (chartered accountant and secretary-treasurer of Conwest & Cassiar). Directors depicted in this file include F.M Connell, Harold Connell, Charles Elliot, John E. Kennedy, George Armstrong, Ken A. Creery, John Drybrough, Tam Zimmermann, George Washington Smith (president of Bell Asbestos Mines), Nick Gritzuk, Jack Christian (general manager, president, and CEO). Other individuals depicted include Fred Murry, Andre Beguin, Plato Malozemoff from Newmont Mining (co-founder of Cassiar with F.M. Connell), Alfred Lloyd Penhale (founder and CEO of Asbestos Corporation of Canada Ltd.), C.B. Brown, Pierre Marcotte, Francis Parker Smith (brother of George Smith), Bill Oughtred, Bill Johnson, and a Mr. Janitsch. File also includes a portrait of an unidentified director of Cassiar from Turner and Newall in England, taken at the corporate club in Toronto. Group portraits were taken at the Cassiar Valley, the office building, "House 130," fishing outings, and at formal events in unidentified locations.

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.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Simon Fraser Days event in Prince George. Includes various photocopied articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper and "Prince George Simon Fraser days" booklet (June 1960).

File contains photographs depicting superintendents accepting safety awards on behalf of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation ltd, and BCIT Scholarship Winners.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to public events in Prince George, includes material on visits from the Prime Minister, Christmas time, fall fair exhibitions, the golden jubliee, centennials, and dominion day celebrations. Includes: "Golden Jubilee Celebration Prince George Official Program" booklet from the city of Prince George (May 1965) and "Look at us now" typescript lyrics of a song about Prince George (1985).

File contains photographs depicting four different tours that took place at the mine, plant, and towns owned by Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. Tours include Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's visit to Clinton Creek in 1968 and Member of Parliament Iona Campagnolo's visit to Cassiar in 1978. Photographs also depict a party of ambassadors touring Cassiar in 1970, and the dedication of a building in the Cassiar plant in the late 1970s.

File consists of:

• Airline tickets, Prince George to Victoria, return
• Copy of B.C. Book Prizes Short List (April 5, 1989)
• The Fifth Annual BC Book Prizes: Excerpts from the Shortlist
• Notes made when Bridget found out she had won the L.G. Award
• Press release and letters from Tillacum Library (a division of Arsenal Pulp Press) regarding the treatment of Mr. and Mrs. Fred who attended the L.G. Awards ceremony at Government House (1989)
• Stickers for BC Book Prize
• Letters from Naomi [Miller] (BC Historical Federation) to Bridget Moran
• Invitation from Brian Gardiner, MP Prince George-Bulkley Valley to attend reception to honour Mary John and Bridget Moran for their receipt of the Governor General's Award for Community Service (April 1993)
• Invitation from UNBC to attend the Spring Convocation (1995)
• Copy of letter from Judith A. LaRocque, Secretary to the Governor General and Herald Chancellor to Bridget Moran re: Moran's receipt of the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation (Nov. 27, 1992)
• Letter of congratulations from the Regional District of Fraser - Fort George to Ms. Moran (March 10, 1993)
• Folder containing: Place names for Vivian Lougheed and Guest, and Judy Kennedy and Guest; Itinerary for Arts Gallery of Honour award recipients; Newspaper clipping: "Gallery of Honour inductions made on Saturday"; Program for The Community Arts Council of Prince George & District Arts Gallery of Honour Inaugural Awards Evening (March 20, 1999); 2 colour photographs of Judy Kennedy (who accepted award on behalf of Bridget Moran) holding award trophy and a photo of the Arts Gallery of Honour awards trophy
• Handwritten card from Judy to Bridget Moran re: her induction into Prince George Arts Gallery of Honour (March 20, 1999);
• Speech given by Judy Kennedy in her acceptance of Bridget's award on her behalf
• Speech given by Vivienne Lougheed in her introduction to Bridget Moran as recipient of the Arts Gallery of Honour
• Telegram from Brian Gardiner, MP Prince George-Bulkley Valley informing Bridget Moran that she has received a Governor-General Medal for Community Service (Dec.1992)
• Write up on Mary John's receipt of a UNBC honourary Doctorate of Laws
• Colour laser copy of a photograph featured in The Citizen newspaper featuring Justa Monk and Mary John (July 27, 1996)
• Photocopies of newspaper articles on Mary John receipt of The Order of Canada from The Citizen and The Free Press (1997).

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).

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).

File consists of:

• 9 colour photographs (taken May 26, 1995): Ms. Moran reading the convocation address at UNBC Convocation; Ms. Moran during UNBC Convocation; Bridget Moran and Mary John;Group photo of 1995 UNBC graduates; Group photo of VIPs and recipients of UNBC Honourary Doctorates; Bridget Moran in UNBC regalia; Bob Harkins, Bridget Moran and unidentified woman; Post convocation celebratory BBQ; Bridget Moran and Mary John
• Tentative convocation itinerary and letter from Martin Cocking, Associate Registrar- Registrar Services to Bridget Moran re: UNBC Convocation (April 1995)
• Cards of congratulations on Ms. Moran's Honourary UNBC Doctorate
• The Citizen newspaper announcements re: UNBC convocation
• Swift Current newspaper article on Bridget Moran receipt of an Honourary UNBC Doctorate (The Sun, May 17, 1995)
• Letter of congratulations to Bridget Moran from faculty members in UNBC Social Work program (May 26, 1995)
• Letter of invitation from Dr. David Strong, President of UVic to Bridget Moran to receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws (April 23, 1996)
• Letter to Bridget Moran from the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees regarding measurement for UVic regalia (May 2, 1996)
• Letter to Bridget Moran from Manager of Ceremonies and Events regarding convocation arrangements (August 15, 1996); print out of costs incurred at the Victoria Laurel Point Inn (Dec. 1996)
• Newspaper clipping: "Tenor's Appearance Highlights Convocation" (Times Colonist, Nov. 30, 1996)
• Newspaper clipping re: Bridget Moran's receipt of UVic honour (The Citizen, Nov. 28, 1996); ticket to UVic Fall Convocation, 1996; card of congratulations.
• UVic convocation program for the gifting of honorary degrees; invitation to formal Fall Convocation Dinner for Honorary Degree Recipients following the Convocation
• UVic Convocation itinerary
• Book of Mementos created by UVic and sent to Bridget (Dec. 18, 1996): Title page: "Bridget Moran, Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Victoria, November 30, 1996"; UVic convocation program for the gifting of honorary degrees; Invitation to formal dinner for Honorary Degree Recipients; University of Victoria Fall Convocation for the Conferring of Degrees, Part II; Citation read (by David Strong, President) on the occasion of the granting of the degree of Honorary Doctor of Laws to Bridget Moran by the Senate of University of Victoria, November 30, 1996; Invitation to formal Fall Convocation Dinner for Honorary Degree Recipients following the Convocation; Place name card "Bridget Moran"; 17 Photographs of Bridget Moran at the UVic convocation
• UVic Fall Convocation Dinner table listing
• Letter to Helen Kempster, Manager Ceremonies and Special Events from Mayo Moran re: reading a message to honor her mother during convocation (Nov. 29, 1996)
• Letter of congratulations to Bridget Moran from Michael, Tracy and Hailey Moran
• Letter from David Strong to Bridget Moran re: a book of Convocation mementos (Dec. 18, 1996).

File contains photographs depicting individuals at Cassiar on strike in the winter time, marching down roads, holding picket signs, carrying small children who hold signs, and driving cars covered with strike slogans. Many of the signs read "U.S.W.A. LOCAL 6536" (United Steel Workers of America).

• Two photographs depict a man with a video recorder. Some photos feature plant buildings, two were taken at night. One photograph depicts a note that reads: "THERE WILL BE NO AFTERNOON SHIFT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5th 1970."
• Many photos depict areas in the mine showing snow impacts, fissures in the mountain, asbestos evidence and other environmental activity. The picket signs contain protests regarding contracts, safety, environment, and ethics.
• Handwritten annotation on original envelope containing photographs: "Pictures 1970 Strike."
• Integrated into file are fourteen photos from file marked "Mr. B. Pewsey" that depict an area where a large rock fell, measuring tape, and protest sign.

File contains photographs taken for promotional purposes.

• Two photos depict a Cassiar display at an unknown event in 1963.
• Eight photos were professionally taken for use in the 1978 Cassiar Asbestos Corportaion Ltd. Annual Report, and possibly other publications. These photos depict a skyscraper and products made with asbestos.
• Additionally, two hand painted postcards of McDame Mountain and Christmas Tree House are included that may have been used for promotional reasons. Also, four slides of a display, "Story of Asbestos."
• five photographs of unofficial tour of Cassiar via airplane in the 1970s.