Photograph depicts group of men and women eating on deck attached to unknown house. Photo believed to have been taken during event held to celebrate Bridget Moran receiving an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
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.
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.
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 man and woman speculated to be Pat (Bridget Moran's son) and Tracy holding food and beverage on deck in backyard. Unidentified individuals semi-visible on far left and right. Trees and building visible 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 couples dancing in large room, crowd seated on chairs against wall in background. Ornaments are hung in a row from ceiling. Man dancing in centre wears traditional dress. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Elders gathering 1983".
Photograph depicts Millard seated on forest floor, with husky in foreground.
Photograph depicts men, women, and infant seated in the Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals sit in seats in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Next row down is R. [Roseanne Moran] & the Kennedy's, I move to join her next to walkway." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts men, women, and infant sitting in crowded Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Your family. now behind R [Roseanne Moran] + me. look on with pride & interest." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Rex and Grace Boice sitting hand in hand and side by side in lawn chairs on patio. Flowers and hedges in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "April 1993 Arizona. Rex died May 1, 1993 at home in Haliburton (heart attack). We celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary in March /93. We had a good Marriage! I miss him very much."
Photograph depicts grave marker which reads "ALLAN McCALLUM / 1906 - 1981 / RAISED NEAR HERE AS A SON OF A PIONEER FAMILY, HE WISHED TO BE RETURNED TO THIS PLACE HE LOVED ABOVE ALL OTHERS AND WHERE HE FELT SO AT PEACE."
Photograph depicts two women, two men, a small child, and an infant on deck in backyard with chairs and table set with food and beverages. Trees and building visible in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Ah ha! BBQ at M & T's." 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 Lazare John (husband of Mary John) dishing ice cream onto plate of pie. Young boy in foreground, kitchen and hallway in background.
Photograph depicts Dave seated in lawn chair on deck in backyard. Chairs and tables set with food and beverages are also visible on deck. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Dave looks on... He wished he'd been able to attend the ceremony. Next time?" Photo taken on the day Moran received an Honourary Law Degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.
Close view of Mary John. Plant, couch, and window in background.
Photograph depicts Mary John wearing flower print dress in cut field. Hay bales, trees, and fence in background.
Photograph depicts Mary John kneeling on floor while stretching hide. Chair and shoes in background.
Photograph depicts Mary John wearing long blue material with red caribou in traditional artwork on back. Plant and ornamented fireplace in background. Photo speculated to have been taken in Mary John's home.
Unidentified woman stands between Mary John (on left) and Bridget Moran. Fireplace in background.
Photograph depicts Maureen Faulkner seated to left of woman at table set with food and beverages on deck in backyard. Barbeque, trees and building visible 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 Maureen Faulkner holding baby named Caitlin on deck in backyard. Bridget Moran's daughter Roseanne sits on far right, beside black dog. Forest and fence visible in background. Accompanying note from Faulkner: "Me, batting bugs & chatting to Caitlin. A lovely wee girl." 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 Bridget Moran's son Mike speaking on telephone in backyard, man named Mike in foreground. House in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mayo on the phone to Mike. Dave looks like he's got an onion in his eye." 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 group of three standing in Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals sit in background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mike, Tracy & Pat - we're having cookies & juice." Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
File consists of:
- Letter from Charlene Wyse, on behalf of the Hilye'yu Lelum Society, to Bridget Moran, January 27, 1995
- Transcript of "Harkins Comment" by Bob Harkins which features both Mary John and Bridget Moran (April 5, 1993)
- Copy of open letter from Brian Lam, Managing Editor, Arsenal Pulp Press regarding Bridget Moran's publications and Mary John's story (April 2, 1993)
- Two draft versions of eulogy for Bridget Moran for her memorial service at the College of New Caledonia, September 12, 1999.
- "We Three"- poem written in memory of a trip taken by Bridget and her daughters Mayo and Roseanne in 1994.
- One original draft and one copy of "A Minority of One" by Bridget Moran (26 pages)
- One original and signed draft letter to Dave [?] from Bridget Moran discussing the social welfare situation in the province and offering a plea for dialogue with the intended recipient.
- Letter from John H. Wood, administrative officer for the Leader of the Opposition to Bridget Moran in answer to a number of questions routed to this office via Dave [?] (August 10, 1972)
- Letter from Norman Levi, Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement to Bridget Moran in answer to her letter dated October 18, 1972. (October 23, 1972)
- Copy of letter from Bridget Moran on behalf of the Greater Vancouver Area Branch of the BC Association of Social Workers to Minister Norman Levi in follow-up to a previously submitted questionnaire. (October 18, 1972).
- Letter to Bridget Moran from Rosemary Brown, M.L.A. acknowledging her receipt of an article previously sent to Ms. Brown by Ms. Moran. (October 9, 1973)
- Newspaper clippings regarding Moran's various appointments in Prince George.
- Various published stories written by Bridget Drugan in her youth: "How to Spend a Drizzly Day"; "How She Spent November 5"; "Camping Trip"; Story contest submission and announcement of winners.
- Torchbearer's Club "Carry On" certificate recognizing the printing of one of Bridget's stories. (September 10, 1938).
File consists of article clippings from the following newspapers: The Citizen; the National Post; The Free Press; the Vancouver Sun; The Province; and The Globe and Mail. File also includes the Memorial Service program: "A Celebration of the Life of Bridget Ann Moran, September 1, 1923 - August 21, 1999; CNC Atrium, Saturday, September 11, 1999; 2:00pm."
File consists of:
- Letter of Offer and Cheque Requisitions Form from Carrier Sekani Family Services regarding Ms. Moran's services to a 1996 Youth Conference
- Contact List
- Notes on "Women"
- Program of Events and Agenda for Native Awareness Conference, May 1, 1998
- Letters to Mary John and Bridget Moran from students from an Aboriginal Employment Training Program out of Duncan, B.C. re: Stoney Creek Woman (January 4, 1999)
- Fax from Kathleen Fitzpatrick (Treaty 8 Tribal Association) to Bridget Moran re: book signing and travel arrangements (Feb. 1998)
- Fax from Lucette Kirback (Legal Services Society) to Bridget Moran re: trip arrangements to Bella Bella and Bella Coola (June 1998); associated airline tickets and trip itinerary
- Letter of Thanks and Payment Notice for Public Readings to Bridget Moran from the Canada Council (Nov. 1995)
- Unopened envelope containing "My First Advance, $30, Stoney Creek Woman"
- Letter from Ricci Dalton of the Simon Fraser University, New Caltec Program thanking Ms. Moran on her speaking engagement with Mary John (Jan. 27, 1998)
- Letters from BCTLA Conference Planning Committee re: Bridget Moran's speaking engagement at The Roots and Wings Teacher Librarian conference.
Series consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, academic transcripts and diplomas, marriage announcements, a copy of a Last Will & Testament, a copy of a Court Order, a poster, a map, photographs, events programs, lyrics, a copy of a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship and an autograph book all pertaining to the personal life of Bridget Moran.
File consists of:
- Original and copies of University of Toronto Undergraduate Transcript, 1947-1950
- Letter of congratulations from Mayor John Backhouse (Prince George) to Bridget Moran on the occasion of her 70th birthday (August 24, 1993)
- University of Toronto Graduate Transcript, 1950
- Autographs book with interior inscription: Miss Bridget Drugan, Success, Sask., Feb. 5, 1935
- Bridget Drugan's "Moyer's Complete School Report" for Grade XI and XII, 1938- 40 [includes 2 negatives]
- Invitation from The University of Northern British Columbia to attend the Spring Convocation, 1995
- Daybook, 1974Copies of newspaper clippingsCopy of Bridget Moran's author biography
- Letter of promotion to Bridget Moran from H.M. Morrison, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission (April 17, 1956)
- Resume (3 pages)
- 1989 Original and copy of re-issue of Certificate of Marriage between Patrick Moran and Bridget Dugan (1955)
- Copy of Drugan-Moran marriage announcement
- Certified Copy of An Entry of Birth, documenting Bridget Drugan's 1923 birth (Sept. 20, 1973) [original and photocopy]
- Bridget Moran's Grade 12 Diploma issued by the Province of Saskatchewan Department of Education, August 1, 1940.
- Bridget Moran's High School Diploma (grade eleven) issued by the Province of Saskatchewan Department of Education, August 1, 1939.
- Copy of Judgment by Way of Decree Absolute (divorce proceedings) between Bridget and Patrick Moran (December 1973)
- Copy of letter to Norman A. Endicott, Esq. from Benjamin A. Stein re: distribution of estate monies to Bridget Moran (Nov. 14, 1974)
- Certified Proof of Identification (June 29, 1989)
- Copies of telegrams to Bridget and Patrick on the occasion of their marriage.
- Copies of a letter certifying University of Toronto Graduate School attendance by Bridget Moran (June 6, 1963)
- Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, issued October 9, 1973
- Province of Saskatchewan, Dept. of Education Examinations, 1939 and 1940
- Certificate of Merit for Historical Writing issued to Bridget Moran from the B.C. Historical Federation (May 13, 1989)
- Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada issued to Bridget Moran, 1992
- Copy of Bridget Moran's Last Will and Testament (July 10, 1999)
- Copy of the court Order for permanent maintenance (November 30, 1973)
- Original and copy of Certificate of Marriage between Patrick Moran and Bridget Drugan (November 25, 1955)
- Itemized list of Bridget's videotape collection (April 27, 1995)
- Copy of Honorary Doctor of Laws certificate conferred upon Bridget Moran by the University of Victoria, Nov. 30, 1996.