Health and Social Services

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  • Activities and systems for maintaining individual and community health and wellness that are provided by public, private or community agencies or individuals
  • Medical services, hospitals, and clinics
  • Social programs and services (eg. youth, seniors, mental illness, maternity, counseling, support)
  • Fire and emergency services, disaster relief
  • Protective services and emergency support (eg. community watch)--NOT police
  • Safety and community health programs and training
  • Individuals (eg. doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, counselors, clinicians)
  • Health and wellness services offered by charitable groups (eg. meditation, retreats)
  • Businesses, professional and support organizations related to health and social services

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          455 Archival description results for Health and Social Services

          2001.8.2.6.01 · File · 1971-1980
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of correspondence relating to Weller's doctoral dissertation. The correspondence pertains to extending the deadline, planning, and revisions. The file also includes a report of standing from McGill University showing Weller's dissertation incomplete, outlines of chapters, Weller's CV, and other related material.

          Dissertation proposal
          2001.8.2.6.04 · File · 1975
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of Weller's dissertation proposal with a tentative title "The Development of Health Policy in Ontario, 1968-75," handwritten notes, related correspondence, and list of contacts.

          2001.8.2.6.05 · File · [ca. 1975]
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of four versions of Weller's dissertation proposal. One version is untitled and the others are titled "The Development of Health Policy in Ontario, 1945-75," "The Development of Health Policy in Ontario, 1968-75: The Dominance of Withinputs?" and "The Development of Health Policy in Ontario, 1968-75."

          Dominant interests
          2001.8.2.6.48 · File · [ca. 1975-1980]
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of handwritten notes, a list of medical professionals and organizations, and correspondence.

          2018.05 · Collection · Sept. 1901 - Jan. 1930

          This journal by Dr. Lazier consists of his obstetric notes on pregnancies, childbirths, infant deaths, and maternal deaths during his practice from 1901 through 1918 and 1922 through 1930. Some of the locations and regions covered in the journal include: Prince George/Fort George and the surrounding area, Nakusp, Arrowhead, Beaton, Camborne, Princeton, Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, Grayson (Saskatchewan), Neville (Saskatchewan), Ranfurly (Alberta), Minburn (Alberta), etc. A few pages at the back of the journal consists of a child’s writing in pencil of a “list of made up words” and a list of “German words.”

          Lazier, Dr. David Brownlee
          2001.8.2.2.105 · File · 1999
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a conference paper titled "Economic Development Initiatives in the Circumpolar North: A Comparative Analysis" presented by Weller at the Circumpolar Universities Cooperation conference, University of Aberdeen, 24-27 June 1999. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 105 listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.2.7.17 · File · 1998-1999
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of several articles pertaining to economic issues in the Circumpolar North printed from the UNBC website. The file includes an article by Weller titled "Economic Diversification in the North" and other material related to this article.

          Electronic Records
          2000.10.6 · Series · 1992 - 1997
          Part of David G. Fish fonds

          Series consists of 38 diskettes of the electronic records of Dr. David Fish, which have been migrated to 1 CD-ROM.

          2001.8.2.1.20 · File · 1981-1983
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of an article titled "Environmental Policy and Political Support" by Douglas Nord and Weller as well as related correspondence and other material. This file was originally numbered to correspond with article number 17 listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.2.2.016 · File · 1980
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a paper titled "Environmental Policy and Political Support in Canada and the United States: A Comparative Analysis" presented by Douglas C. Nord and Weller at the conference "Political Support in Canada: The Crisis Years" and correspondence to Weller regarding publication of the paper. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 16 listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.2.2.074 · File · 1991
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a conference paper by Weller titled "Evaluating Intelligence in Canada" and related correspondence. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 74 listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.2.2.090 · File · 1995
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a paper titled "Expansion in the Midst of Retrenchment: British Columbia's Changing University System" presented by Weller at the Society for Research in Higher Education conference, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 12-14 December 1995. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 90 listed in Weller's CV.

          2008.3.2.10 · File · [196-]
          Part of Bridget Moran fonds

          File consists of:

          • Staff meeting brief outlining requests from Prince George and Vanderhoof Dept. of Social Welfare offices
          • Copy of letter to Mr. J.A. Sadler, Director of Social Welfare from V.H. Dallamore re: survey of educational needs [of] unemployed employable applicants (April 4, 1961)
          • List of [identified] people taking correspondence courses on June 1, 1961 [RESTRICTED]
          • Copy of "Education & Vocational Potential Assessment"List of [identified] "heads of families" who have been on Social Assistance for one year or more [RESTRICTED*]
          • "Planning" document reporting on the state of welfare in Prince George by C.H. Moorhouse, Acting District Supervisor.
          • Newspaper clippings from the following newspapers: Vancouver Sun; The Citizen; the Sun; the Province; and Victoria Daily Times.
          • Letter to Bridget Moran from Harry Rankin re: Department of Social Welfare (April 21, 1964)
          • Copy of letter from Bridget Moran to W.B. Milner.
          Faculties and Finances
          2000.10.3.06 · Item · Dec. 1965
          Part of David G. Fish fonds

          Consists of 1 unpublished paper entitled "Faculties and Finances," presented at the Western Conference on Medical Education, Edmonton, Alberta, December 1965.

          Family Records series
          2014.6.1 · Series · 1953-2017
          Part of Rustad & Dezell Family fonds

          Series consists of records reflecting the activities of the Dezell and Rustad families. Series include mayoral records from Bea and Garvin Dezell when Garvin served as Mayor of Prince George. Series includes materials celebrating Bea Dezell's life created by her family. Series also includes fundraising efforts for the Northern Medical Programs Trust. Finally, series includes a collection of "spruce" dollars and commemorative coins.

          2007.17.4.30 · Item · [ca. 1960]
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two men in a row boat, one rowing and one holding a peugh (J.J. Claxton) and watching the catch being reeled in on the fishing pole of another man wearing a hospital gown. A small boy on the deck watches. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “JJC x”

          2001.8.2.2.004 · File · 1976
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a paper titled "From 'Pressure Group Politics to the 'Medical-Industrial Complex'" presented by Weller at the 1976 Southwestern Political Science Association conference and a form from the conference. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 4 listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.2.1.07 · File · 1976-1981
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of an articled titled "From 'Pressure Group Politics' to 'Medical-Industrial Complex': The Development of Approaches to the Politics of Health" by Weller printed in the "Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law" Vol.1, No. 4, Winter 1977 and related correspondence.. This file was originally numbered to correspond with article number 5 listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.2.1.08 · File · 1980
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a chapter titled "From 'Pressure Group Politics' to 'Medical-Industrial Complex': The Development of Approaches to the Politics of Health" by Geoffrey Weller printed in the book "Perspectives on Canadian Health and Social Services Policy: History and Emerging Trends" edited C.A. Meilicke and J.L. Storch (1980) along with "Commentary on the Readings" from the same book. This file was originally numbered to correspond with article number 5a listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.2.2.091 · File · 1996
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a paper titled "Frontier Politics: The Case of Northern British Columbia" presented by Geoffrey Weller at the Western Regional Science Association conference, Napa. California, 25-29 February 1996. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 91 listed in Weller's CV.

          2006.20.12.41 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "Gathering up the pieces [re. plane crash, item 2006.20.12.42]." Photograph depicts two trucks and a large group of men standing in airstrip believed to be at Whitehorse. Group of various buildings visible in background on right.

          Royal Canadian Air Force
          General Operations Albums
          2000.1.1.3.19 · File · 1961 - [ca.1985]
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          File includes six aggregations of photographs which have been assembled in this file in order to maintain the integrity of each group by keeping the photos arranged together, though each group features operations pertaining to multiple files in this subseries. Includes groups featuring photos from 1961, 1965 1971, a helicopter trip, a community album, and a workplace album. Photographs depict images pertaining to the following operations at Cassiar, B.C.: mining, milling, maintenance, labratory tests, and tramline and town operations. Images featuring operations of the company town include the grocery store, bank, churches, school, library, lounge, pool, theater, community center, outdoor recreation, hospital, dentist, cafeteria, bus route, residences, air strip, firehall, laundromat, park, police, and newspaper.

          Geoffrey R. Weller fonds
          2001.8 · Fonds · 1960-2002

          The Geoffrey R. Weller fonds primarily comprises material involved in research toward and the publication of Geoffrey Weller’s scholarly works as well as records from Weller’s research for government contracts and community service positions. The fonds also comprises records from Weller’s teaching activities at UNBC and other universities. The records are divided into six series, which primarily reflect Weller’s activities conducting research, presenting and publishing scholarly work, and teaching courses at academic institutions. The series are: Research, Scholarly Works, Instruction, Academic Appointments, Honors and Awards, and Personal Records.

          Series 1: Research contains material gathered and created by Weller in the course of his research for scholarly works, government contracts, and community service positions. These activities often overlap in dates and area of research interest. Weller’s research material is further broken down into 12 subseries by research project or set of interconnected projects from a similar time period: Subseries 1: Canadian Labor Relations, Subseries 2: Health Policy in Canada and Other Countries, Subseries 3: Local and Provincial Government in Northern Canada, Subseries 4: Water Politics and Environmental Issues in the Great Lakes Region, Subseries 5: Health Policy in South Africa, Subseries 6: Health Care in Ontario and the Circumpolar North, Subseries 7: Circumpolar Universities and Development in Circumpolar Regions, Subseries 8: Ontario Politics, Subseries 9: Circumpolar Foreign Policy, Subseries 10: Health Policy, Subseries 11: Government and Economic Development in the Circumpolar North, and Subseries 12: Intelligence.

          Series 2: Scholarly Works provides copies and drafts of works written or coauthored by Weller and related material involved in the work’s publication or presentation at conferences. The series is broken in to seven subseries: Subseries 1: Articles and Chapters, Subseries 2: Conference Papers, Subseries 3: Book Reviews, Subseries 4: Talks and Lectures, Subseries 5: Publications, Subseries 6: Doctoral Dissertation, and Subseries 7: Other Publications. The Publications subseries refers to articles for chapters by Weller in the journal or book in which they were published.

          Series 3: Instruction consists of 15 subseries encompassing lecture notes, syllabi, reading lists, and other material from courses taught by Weller at Bishop’s University, Lakehead University, and UNBC. Courses taught at Bishops University comprise subseries Comparative Politics and History of Political Ideas. Courses taught at Lakehead University comprise subseries Public Administration, Canadian Public Administration, Ontario Politics and Canadian Provincial Politics, Modern Political Theory, Local Government, Canadian Government and Politics, and Politics in the Canadian North. Weller’s UNBC courses comprise subseries Politics in the Canadian North (taught at both Lakehead University and UNBC), The European Union, Social and Health Policy and Administration, Redefining Security, Contemporary Australia and New Zealand, and Canada and the World. The series also includes a Course General subseries, which consists of files containing material from multiple different courses.

          Series 4: Academic Appointments consists of records from Weller’s activities obtaining academic appointments and completing his responsibilities within these appointments, including collaborating with other universities worldwide. The series is broken down into three subseries: Subseries 1: Appointments and Reviews, Subseries 2: Curriculum Vitae, and Subseries 3: International Collaborations.

          Series 5: Awards and Honors consists of plaques Weller was awarded at Lakehead University and records related to the honorary doctorate Weller received from the University of Lapland.

          Series 6: Personal Records, the last series, contains records not involved in Weller’s research or academic positions. These include Weller’s day planners and journals, as well as programs from his memorial service.

          Weller, Geoffrey R.
          Health and Welfare
          2009.6.13.16 · Subseries · 1973-1979
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Subseries consists of correspondence and accompanying informational material related to the Department of Health and Welfare (Health and Welfare Canada) and health and welfare issues in general, particularly those that apply to northern British Columbia. Includes correspondence regarding medical services and programs; funding for social services; abortion laws; food additives; smoking, alcohol, and drug addictions; northern BC hospitals; and programs for persons with mental illness or disabilities. Also includes correspondence regarding welfare; old-age pensions; social security programs; services for women; the International Year of the Child; International Women's Year; the Canada Pension Plan; federal funding for daycare and women’s groups; and the federal Advisory Council on the Status of Women.

          2001.8.2.1.04 · File · 1980
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of the chapter "Health Care and Medicare in Ontario: The Health Care Issues" by Weller in the book "Perspectives on Canadian Health and Social Services Policy: History and Emerging Trends" edited by C.A. Meilicke and JL Storch (1980). This file was originally numbered to correspond with article number 3a listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.2.1.03 · File · 1974
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a chapter titled "Health Care and Medicare Policy in Ontario" by Geoffrey Weller printed in the book "Issues in Canadian Public Policy" edited by G.B. Doern and V.S. Wilson (Toronto, MacMillan, 1974). This file was originally numbered to correspond with article number 3 listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.2.1.49 · File · 1989-1990, 1998
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of a paper written by Geoffrey Weller titled "Health Care Devolution to Canada's Territorial North," presented at the 3rd International Conference of the Nordic Association for Canadian Studies, Oslo, Norway, 9-12 August 1990 and correspondence about to publishing the paper. This file was originally numbered to correspond with article number 43 listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.1.06 · Subseries · [196-?]-1998, (1983-1991 predominant)
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          Subseries consists of material related to Weller’s roles on the Advisory Committee for the Health Promotion and Prevention Project of the Ontario Council of Health (1983-1984), the Thunder Bay District Health Council (1983-1988), focus group of The Premier's Council on Health Strategy (1987-1988), board of the Victorian Order of Nurses (1987-1988), the study advisory group on the Study on Health and Social Service Professionals in Northern Ontario (1989-1990). The subseries also contains material involved in Weller’s academic research on healthcare in northern regions, specifically the projects titled "The Politics of Health in the Circumpolar North,” "The Delivery of Health Care to Underserviced Areas,” and "Health Care Delivery in Northern Hinterlands.” It also contains research pertaining to the Canada Health Act of 1984. Material includes documents produced for meetings of the advisory committees and Thunder Bay District Health Council, such as minutes and reports, correspondence, and other material produced by these groups as well as government bodies and scholars in the areas of health policy and circumpolar health.

          Health Policy
          2001.8.1.10 · Subseries · 1965-[1999?] (1986-1999 predominant)
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          Subseries consists of material involved in Weller’s research on health policy, some of which pertains to comparing health policy in different countries. The material consists of primarily newspaper clippings and photocopied academic papers. There may be connections between the files and subseries 2, as some of the files in the earlier subseries appear to have been used again in later research.

          2001.8.1.02 · Subseries · 1960-1998 (1975-1980 predominant)
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          Subseries primarily consists of articles by other authors, some with related correspondence between Weller and the author. A large amount of the material is related to health policy specifically in Canada; however, the records also range to health policy in the United States and other countries. The subseries also includes the text of speeches by government officials, publications created by government bodies, newspaper clippings, and other material collected over the course of Weller’s research on health policy. The series contains drafts by Weller with titles which correspond to early papers and chapters of his dissertation: "The Public Interest in Professional Politics: The Case of the Canadian Medical Association,” "Chapter 4: Health Care and Medicare Policy in Ontario," "Health Policy in Ontario," and "The Executive, the Legislature and the Health Policy Process: The Case of Ontario." The first 243 files are primarily scholarly works and government documents individually filed by Weller and generally arranged alphabetically by author. The other 72 files contain notes, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other material in files created by Weller in broader files by topic. The bulk of the material was gather around the dates 1975 to 1980, though some files contain items from dates in the mid-1980s and four files with dates into the 1990s suggesting the material was also involved in later research (see subseries 10).

          2001.8.2.2.001 · File · 1975
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          File consists of two copies with different annotations of a paper by Weller titled "Health Policy in Ontario" presented at the conference "Election 1975: What are the Issues? A Conference on Contemporary Issues in Ontario Politics" a pamphlet, correspondence, and a notecard related to the conference. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 1 listed in Weller's CV.

          2001.8.1.05 · Subseries · 1974-1999 (1980-1990 predominant)
          Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

          Subseries consists of material related to a 1983 project titled "The Politics of Health in South Africa" conducted in conjunction with Pranlal Manga and Weller’s travel to South Africa to conduct research for this project. This paper was never published. Material includes notes regarding contacting and interviewing persons involved with health polity in South Africa, publications by other scholars, documents released by government bodies of African countries, and newspaper clippings. The files are generally one of two types: files of newspaper clippings on a particular topic or individually filed publications alphabetized by author. Many files have dates past Weller’s work on his project with Manga suggesting continued research on politics in South Africa into the 1990s.