File consists of pamphlets from the University of Northern British Columbia and the Simone de Beauvoir Institute about the women's studies; motions from the University of Northern British Columbia Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning for changes to the Women's Studies Program curriculum; memoranda about discussions of changes to the programs within the College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia; notes from a meeting on curriculum development; and course changes proposed to the University of Northern British Columbia Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Planning.
File consists of minutes from meetings on curriculum development in the Women's Studies Program; correspondence about proposed changes to the Women's Studies Program curriculum; memoranda, correspondence and other material relating to the establishment of the Northern Studies Program; memoranda and course descriptions relating to women's studies at the University of British Columbia and the Simon de Beauvoir Institute; and a pamphlet with the academic profiles of the professors at the University of Northern British Columbia.
File consists of a volume of the "Child Welfare Research Communicator" with descriptions of the research projects of two graduate students from the University of Northern British Columbia.
File consists of memoranda and correspondence relating to graduate students and tutorial assistantships; rules for oral examinations; photocopies of revised grades for a student; and a request for an assignment extension.
File consists of a list of biographies of faculty that teach courses in the Gender Studies Program; a memorandum containing guidelines for thesis supervision; a memorandum about supervisory reports for graduate students; and information on the doctorate in the Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Program.
File consists of memoranda addressed to and the curricula vitae of professors with a commitment to and proposed participation in the Master of Arts in Gender Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia and correspondence from the Graduate Studies and Research Committee at the University of Northern British Columbia.
File consists of lists and directories of doctoral programs in women's studies in Canada and the United states, a description of women's studies from the "Encyclopedia of Higher Learning"; and correspondence relating to information about women's studies doctoral programs.
File contains documents provided for a graduate program review at the University of Northern British Columbia. It consists of a report about the graduate program in women's studies; guidelines for reviews of graduate programs; letters of support for the gender studies program at the University of Northern British Columbia sent by women's studies professors at other universities in Canada and current students; and the curricula vitae of current gender studies students.
File documents Ainley's proposal to hold the 8th Symposium on Society and Natural Resource Management at the University of Northern British Columbia. It consists of a proposal, input from and information about the city of Prince George, a proposal for the 6th Symposium on Society and Natural Resource Management to be held at Pennsylvania State University; minutes from the meeting of a group at the University of Northern British Columbia helping to create the proposal; correspondence; and a photocopy of the call for proposals to host the Symposium on Society and Natural Resource Management.
File contains the minutes from a Women's Studies Program task force meeting and registration information for "Northern Vision, Northern Futures," a conference held at the University of Northern British Columbia.
File contains posters and correspondence from panel discussions at the University of Northern British Columbia and the Simon De Beauvoir institute.
File contains a final report of the University Planning Committee at the University of Northern British Columbia, entitled, "Planning for Growth"; the 1996 Annual Report from the University of Northern British Columbia; and an "Ethical Guidelines for Research" pamphlet created by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal People.
File contains a presentation on women with invisible disabilities at the University of Northern British Columbia by Dr. Sharon Stone and an interview with Nupur Gogia.
File consists of some course materials for GNDR 707-3 Feminist Perspectives on Science and Technology Dr. Ainley taught in UNBC's Gender Studies Program. File includes syllabus and incomplete lecture notes for the first class.
File consists of UNBC Assistant Contacts and related documents.
File consists of daily emails to Marika from graduate student research assistants and notes from meetings.
File consists of course plan for Ainley's course: WMST 403-3 Science, Technology and Women's Lives and GNDR 707-3 Feminist Perspectives on Science and Technology. File includes syllabus, reading list, lecture notes, and overhead transparencies.
File consists of records concerning Ainley's appointment as an adjunct professor in the Environmental Studies department at the University of Victoria.
File consists of the article "Falling through the cracks: addressing the needs of Individuals between Employment and retirement" co-authored by a colleague of Ainley's with a handwritten notes thanking Ainley for her support.
Fonds consists of 1 copy of a typed transcript featuring Winnifred Emily Warner Russell (nee Large) being interviewed by her daughter Bev Christensen. Content of transcript includes the topics of nursing training in Vernon (1923-26) and nursing in Grace Hospital in Vancouver, and General Hospitals in Prince George, Prince Rupert, and Smithers up until 1957. No audio recording gifted.
Photograph depicts a multi-level home with chopped wood in the foreground and a forested area in the background. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Kitamaat Girls Home"
Photograph depicts four women on the front porch of a multi-level home. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Kitamaat E.L.M. Home"
Photograph depicts a group of First Nations boys with a minister posed for a photo on what appears to be a boat. Possibly a Mission School class photo.
Photograph depicts a group of First Nations girls posed for a photo with two women on what appears to be a boat. Possibly a Mission School class photo.
Exterior photograph of a residential school. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Industrial Indian school, Fraser Lake. B.C.
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:
- Published and Unpublished Materials
- Career Related Materials
- Personal Papers and Correspondence
- Honours and Awards.
Series consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, pamphlets, newsletters, advertisements, contracts, notebooks, audiocassettes of oral interviews and readings, transcripts, book launch announcements, front cover mock-ups, edited drafts, manuscripts, fact sheets, poems, catalogues, bookmarks, skits, conference events programme, poster, grant applications and related correspondence, a wooden placard, handwritten notes, book reviews, inquest reports, background material, VHS recordings of classroom talks given by Bridget Moran, Mary John and Justa Monk re: her publications, and ephemera. This series contains material from all five of her publications:
- (1988) Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
- (1990) Judgment at Stoney Creek. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press
- (1992) A Little Rebellion. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
- (1994) Justa: A First Nations Leader. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
- (1996) Prince George Remembered. Prince George, British Columbia: Moran Publishing.
This series also consists of, but is not limited to, a number of unpublished manuscripts and drafts and/or writing contest submissions also written by Bridget Moran, such as:- "Mary and Me" (ca. 1998)
- "Where Winds Come Sweet" (ca. 1981)
- "The Horizontal Land" (ca. 1992)
- "The Summer of '81"
- "The Relief Cheque" (ca. 1998)
- "The Case of the Box of Matches" (ca. 1987)
- "Unholy Deadlock" (ca. 1990)
- "The Numbers Game"
- "Reflections on Theme" (ca. 1967)
- "Come Hell or High Water" (ca. 1976)
- "Man Alive"
- "The Deadbeat Mystique"
- "Hell on Wheels"
- "Backstairs at the Palace"
- "James MacCallum" (ca. 1984)
- "Hushaby, Baby" (ca. 1981)
- "The Decline and Fall of Mr. Sullivan"
- "Case History of a Gadfly"
- "Welfare and the Good Life"
- "Childhood Memories" (ca. 1976)
- "The Three Musketeers" (ca. 1974-75)
- "A Child's Christmas in Saskatchewan" (ca. 1979)
- "Diary of Success Homecoming"
- "My Old Flame" (ca. 1992)
- "O Ye Dry Bones" (ca. 1996)
- "Supper, Little Children" (ca. 1983).
File consists of a teacher's guide for "Stoney Creek Woman" including:
- Handwritten notes re: general topics for "Stoney Creek Woman" and questions for each chapter
- Proof copy of "Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John. Teacher's Guide" (p.1-31)
- Letter to Pulp Press Curriculum Department from Bridget Moran re: Teacher's Guide for "Stoney Creek Woman" (May 2, 1991)
- Photocopies of book announcement from the Tillacum Library re: the publication of "Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John" (Winter 1989)
- Copy of "Stoney Creek Woman: Teacher's Guide" by Mayo Moran
- "A suggested Teacher's Guide: Stoney Creek Woman" (recommended for Grade 9 English - non-fiction) prepared by Mayo Moran
- Two copies of "General topics for Stoney Creek Woman"
- Letter to Bridget Moran from Kathi Hughes, Alternate Ed Advisor, School District 57
- Photocopies of "Stoney Creek Woman: Teacher's Guide" by Mayo Moran.
Photograph depicts Moran standing to right of unidentified woman. Banner hung in background reads: "PRINCE GEORGE B.C. / U.W.C / FORUMS SCHOLARSHIPS / LOCAL HISTORY". Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'.
Photograph depicts Moran standing between two unidentified women. Fourth woman semi-visible on far right. Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'.
Photograph depicts Mary John and Bridget Moran holding paper cups in kitchen area, lockers visible through door in background (Moran on right). Accompanying photo caption: "Caribou College, Quesnel, March /92".
Photograph depicts Bridget Moran standing between Mary John (on left) and unidentified woman. Accompanying photo caption: "Caribou College, Quesnel, March /92".
Photograph depicts Bridget Moran standing behind Mary John in unknown room. Unidentified woman semi-visible on far right (see item 2008.3.1.19.2). Accompanying photo caption: "Caribou College, Quesnel, March /92".
Moran stands on sidewalk in front of building with signs reading "LEARNING CENTRE" and "ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH". Large iron bell sits in grass in foreground, forest in background. Photo believed to have been taken near Metlakatla Lake, B.C.
Photograph depicts Moran standing in front of stone steps in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia, in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
File consists of:
- Open letter from Brian Lam, Managing Editor Arsenal Pulp Press Ltd. re: A Little Rebellion (Nov. 1993)
- Directory of Canadian Schools of Social Work
- Copies of article "Bridget Moran versus Wacky" (B.C. Bookworld, Winter 1992)
- Copies of article "Let's stop slandering welfare recipients" by Bridget Moran (The Vancouver Sun, July 23, 1993)
- Publication order forms for A Little Rebellion, Stoney Creek Woman, and Judgement at Stoney Creek.
File consists of a Teacher's Guide for Justa.
Photograph depicts group of unidentified men and women seated in chairs in unknown classroom.
Photograph depicts Bridget Moran seated beside unidentified woman who stands reading excerpt from Moran's book. Table with miscellaneous items in foreground, window and chalkboard in background. (Standing woman also featured in item 2008.3.1.102.5).
Photograph depicts Moran reading excerpt from her book while seated beside table in classroom. Unidentified man and woman can be seen sitting in chairs against wall in background.
Photograph depicts unidentified woman holding copy of Moran's book, standing behind the author. Table in foreground, window and chairs in background.
Photograph depicts Moran seated to left of unidentified woman at table with glasses and pitcher of water. Window and chalkboard in background. (Woman also featured in item 2008.3.1.102.2).
Photograph depicts a young boy and group of fourteen women posed for photograph in classroom, chalkboard in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Aboriginal Women's Training Program, Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, Duncan BC".
Photograph depicts Moran seated amongst standing group of unidentified women. Overhead machine and chalkboard in background. Photograph was taken at session of Aboriginal Women's Training Program at the Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, in Duncan B.C.
Photograph depicts Moran seated to left of two students presenting small knitted craft. Desk and chalkboard in background. Photograph was taken at session of Aboriginal Women's Training Program at the Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, in Duncan B.C. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Gifts from Charlene + Joanne Smith".
Photograph depicts Moran seated on far left, in circle of women in classroom. Desk and chalkboard in background. Photograph was taken at session of Aboriginal Women's Training Program at the Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University College, in Duncan B.C.
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.
Photograph depicts group of 23 men and women posed for photo in gymnasium. Plaque in foreground reads "QUINSON ELEMENTARY STAFF 1985 86". Bridget Moran stands third from left in middle row.
Photograph depicts Moran seated between two unidentified women at table with pitcher and large open book in front of them. Projection screen stands midground, banners hang on wall in background. Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "4-5 Conf".
Photograph depicts Moran standing second from left in group on four women. Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'.Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "4-7 Conf".