Young Bea and Margaret stand in front of Bob Baxter and mother Harriet. The group stands in a clearing, trees in background.
Left to right: Bob, Margaret, Harriet (mother), Bea. Bob is wearing a suit, and the women are wearing fur coats. Tire of vehicle is visible in left foreground. Wood pile, trees, truck, and corner of building are visible in background.
Left to right: Margaret, Harriet (mother), Bea, Bob. The group stands by trees in front of house.
Bob stands next to young lady in forest. Building is semi-visible in midground on left, forest trees in background.
Item consists of transcript of interview with Alex and Chris Muldowan discussing family history and Muldowan's involvement in forestry in North Central BC.
Harkins, BobItem consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Charles, John and Sonya Houghtaling regarding family history; includes stories of his father's work on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway construction c.1910 and river transportation on the Fraser River as a scowman. Also history of the Houghtaling sub-division
Harkins, BobItem consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Fanny Kinney who discusses her family and her career as a pioneer school teacher in South Fort George.
Harkins, BobItem consists of transcript and tape summary of recording and speeches during the Freeman Banquet honouring Harold Moffat, Mayor of Prince George on his retirement as mayor.
Harkins, BobItem consists of transcript of interview with Jessie Sugden, author of "In the Shadow of the Cutbanks" discussing her new book. Interview was on the radio show "Dialogue" for B.C.F.M.
Harkins, BobPhotograph depicts interior of one of Mr. & Mrs. Bourchier's "camp cabins" on the Upper Fraser River. A cushioned chair stands next to decorated shelf on log wall, wall hangings in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph duplicate: "Mr. Bourchier's bedroom."
Photograph features a wooden box of pears sitting on grass, bushes in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "This is a prize box of pears." It is believed that this photograph was given to Lillian & A.K. Bourchier by their niece Jean.
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.
Photograph depicts Moran embracing son Mike on deck in backyard. Trees, fence, and neighbouring yard 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.
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.
Photograph depicts Moran sitting in lawn chair on deck in backyard. Deck railing in midground, trees in background. Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Close view of Bridget Moran seated to left of Mary John, both with a hand on the other's shoulder. Log wall in background.
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.
Photograph depicts Moran standing third from left in group with three women, two men, and one young girl. Curtain hangs in background.
Photograph depicts Moran standing third from left in group with three women, two men, and one young girl. Curtain hangs in background.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photograph depicts Moran standing behind three seated women in unknown room. Plants and bookshelves in background.
Photograph depicts close view of Moran wearing black shirt and colourful scarf, white wall in background.
Photograph depicts close view of Moran wearing black shirt and colourful scarf, forest visible in background.
Photograph depicts close view of Moran wearing black shirt and colourful scarf, forest visible in background.
Photograph depicts Rosanne standing with framed certificate in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals stand in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "R proudly displays your fine honors!."
File consists of Bridget's Good Luck [Retirement] Roast Guest Book, May 25, 1989.
Item is a photograph of the women and children on Rathrevor Beach.
Group stands on path, field in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Granny, Miss Jennie Pomeroy a school mate of mine who is visiting Granny, myself, Mrs. Bunker, Archie, Governor (Jim), Mrs. B's children her oldest boy is not here we could not find him in time for picture."
File consists of Bertha Schenk's business school grades and reports.
Image depicts a group of unknown individuals sitting around a camp fire at an uncertain location.
Image depicts Sue Sedgwick seated in a lawn chair near a campfire and several other unidentified individuals, as well as three dogs. The location is uncertain.
Photograph depicts man reclining against one of three tents. Picnic table and trees in foreground, water in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Gov. Gen. Ed at Closing Brandon Canada Games, Feb/79, he is not a vital speaker but so at home here, much loved--(but no socialist), me - 146 lbs!”
Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "I built this boat." Photograph depicts canoe and paddles afloat in water, grassy shore in foreground. A pair of pants can be seen in boat, as well as wood planks, box, and rope on shore.
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.
Image depicts the Cariboo Falls.
Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Early Days on the Cariboo Road. No. 8." Photograph depicts man driving two covered wagons pulled by team of six horses on gravel road. Valley crosses midground, hills in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "H. F. Glassey Esq. P.O Box 950 Prince Rupert B.C. Dear Bert: We have been kept very busy have been on committee work all through the convention but it was wonderful will write you a long letter from Vancouver. Mrs Earley wants me to stay until Monday morning train. Met Mr. [Colley?] everything going fine here. I am sure you are busy [...?] Love from Sadie. Mr & Mrs. [Graif?] are living here."
Image depicts a man holding a chain of fish on the shore of Carp Lake.
File contains slides depicting images of areas in the Carp Lake Provincial Park.
Image depicts two children standing near an old car in Island Cache.