Events and Celebrations

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Scope note(s)

  • 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,

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Source note(s)

  • MemoryBC Subject Groups

1346 Archival description results for Events and Celebrations

1346 results directly related Exclude narrower terms
2000.13.1.53 · Item · 1961.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of the B.C. Electric Board taken the day after the company’s take over by the Social Credit government on August 1, 1961. Pictured from the left are: Bill Means, former Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross, Einar Gunderson, board secretaryRead more

2000.13.1.43 · Item · 1970.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Ray Williston at a banquet hosted by Sanyo Pulp Ltd. in May 1970. Mr. Williston is flanked by Vern Stothert of Stothert Veco Consultants Ltd., who designed BC Forest products’ mill in Mackenzie and Margaret Nagy, who was scoutingRead more

2009.6.1.595 · Item · 18 October 2002
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Typed message on front reads: “Happy Birthday Your Honour, You have a way of making each person you come in contact with feel so special, so we all want to wish you the happiest birthday year ever. Staff of Government House, October 18, 2002.” Signed byRead more

Board of Directors
2000.1.1.4.3 · File · ca. 1951 - ca. 1960
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

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 companiesRead more

2000.13.1.19 · Item · 1957
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of the BC Centennial Committee Board of Directors, wearing their centennial blazers, taken with Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross in 1957. From left: Mr. Williston, Provincial Archivist Willard Ireland, Alderman Bill Orr of Vancouver,Read more

2009.5.4.51 · Item · [ca. 1930]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "PRINCE GEORGE B.C. FARMERS TAKING DELIVERY OF CATERPILLAR TRACTORS." Bob sits on first tractor in line of three. Fifteen men stand in a line against street buildings. "THE SALVATION ARMY" building stands inRead more

2002.12.18.1 · Item · c.1970-c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with local music reviewer Fred Bradley. He discusses his early life, move to Canada, memories of the Merchant Marines during World War II. Also discusses arts scene in Prince George.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.22.1 · Item · c.1980-c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of interview with Mabel Peterson who discusses domestic, family life and community life in small communities in North Central British Columbia c.1920s-c.1970s.

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.21 · Item · 1979
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Tom Payne who discusses his life, emigration from England, service in World War I, and career as shoemaker in Quesnel. Also discusses his subsequent work at the Experimental Farm in Prince George

Harkins, Bob
Book of Remembrance program
2009.5.2.325 · Item · ca.1910-1962
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

This program is a newspaper clipping scrapbook featuring articles on the passing of, and services for, Mr. H.F. Glassey and Mrs. Sarah Glassey. Also included in an attached envelope at the back of this program:

  • A certificate of appointment issued and
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Boomer the beaver
2012.13.2.14.06.10 · Item · 1985
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting a woman standing with the mascot of Boomer the beaver in Fort George Park.

Bridget Moran & David Strong
2008.3.3.1.21 · Item · 18 December 1996
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran and Strong wearing full regalia, and shaking hands while holding unidentified item. Curtain hangs in background.

2008.3.1.16.6 · Item · 12 November 1988
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Mary John seated to left of Bridget Moran at book signing table. Copies of 'STONE CREEK WOMAN' displayed in foreground, plants and bookshelves in background. Accompanying photo caption reads: "First Autographing Nov 12/88".

2008.3.1.16.1 · Item · May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Mary John seated to left of Bridget Moran at book signing table. Copies of 'STONE CREEK WOMAN' displayed in foreground. Three unidentified individuals stand gathered around table. Bookshelves and computer in background. AccompanyingRead more

2008.3.3.3.36 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and linking arms with Mary John. 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 MoranRead more

2008.3.3.1.3 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and linking arms with Mary John. 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 MoranRead more

2008.3.3.3.19 · Item · 26 May 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia, arms linked with Ramsey 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 MaureenRead more

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 MaureenRead more

2008.3.1.16.7 · Item · 12 November 1988
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Handwritten annotation on recto: "Bridget Moran receives a Certificate of Merit from Don Sale and Naomi Miller of the B.C. Historical Federation Writing Competition Committee. May 13/89". Moran stands behind microphone, holding award, Don Sale and NaomiRead more

2008.3.3.3.9 · 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 near podium, flags and camera equipment are also visible in auditorium. Audience sits inRead more

2008.3.3.3.8 · 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 walks to podium, flags and camera equipment are also visible in auditorium. Audience sits in foreground.Read more

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 theRead more

2008.3.1.22.31 · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran standing in floral print dress, holding plate of food by fruit platter featuring a carved elephant and palm tree. Party decorations and tree can be seen in image. Building and unidentified men stand in background.

2008.3.1.22.9 · Item · November 1996
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts eight women seated at table in dining room. Moran sits in foreground on left. Blue stair rail in foreground, window in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Gabriola Island Nov/96".