File consists of material regarding Heisler locomotives, a type of geared industrial railway locomotive built by Stearns Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
File consists of material regarding Shay locomotives, a build of geared industrial railway locomotive. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information about Lima Locomotive Works, narrow gauge 'baby shays', the Crown Zellerbach No. 1 Shay locomotive, Also includes the following works: "Preserved Geared Steam Locomotives Used in Canada" by Mike Green; "The South's Shay: Graham County 1925 Returns to Steam"; "Britain's Only Shay Engine: The 'Beast of Bilston' and Other Geared Locos" by Cliff Thomas; and original and reproductions of "The Lima Catalog No. S-4 1925" of Shay locomotives from Lime Locomotive Works.
File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "Geist", including volume 2 numbers 9 and 10.
File consists of a "Gender Wars" cover sample.
File contains draft manuscripts of "Gender Wars".
File consists of a 3.5-inch floppy disk containing Brian Fawcett's digital records.
File contains bound final draft manuscripts of "Gender Wars".
File consists of a 3.5-inch floppy disk containing Brian Fawcett's digital records.
File consists of two "Gender Wars" notebooks.
File consists of a 3.5-inch floppy disk containing Brian Fawcett's digital records.
File consists of a 3.5-inch floppy disk containing Brian Fawcett's digital records.
File consists of "Gender Wars" publishing agreements, royalties, and publicity correspondence.
File consists of a 3.5-inch floppy disk containing Brian Fawcett's digital records.
File consists of a 3.5-inch floppy disk containing Brian Fawcett's digital records.
File consists of a Government publication "Gender-Based Analysis: A guide for policy-making."
File consists of drafts and related correspondence regarding Ainley's work "Gendered Careers: Women Science Educators at Anglo-Canadian Universities."
File contains a letter to Brian Fawcett from Gene Bridwell, Special Collections Librarian, at Simon Fraser University. Includes a letter regarding an offer of Brian's literary materials dated September 7, 1989
File contains material about Catharine Jeremie. It consists of genealogical website printouts with the birth and death dates of Jeremie and some of her ancestors.
File consists of collected research materials regarding genealogy. Materials include pamphlets, newsletters, and newspaper clippings. Highlights include:
- The British Columbia Genealogical Society Newsletter, 1979-1981
- The British Columbia Genealogical Society, "Information", [198-?] (pamphlet)
- The Genealogical Society of the Church of Jesus Christ, "In a Granite Mountain", 1973 (pamphlet)
- BC Provincial Archives of Alberta, "Sources of Genealogical Information at the BC Provincial Archives of Alberta 1978", No. 8, 1978 (information leaflet)
- The British Columbia Genealogical Society, "Tracing Ancestors In British Columbia", 1986 (pamphlet)
- The British Columbia Genealogy Quarterly, 1979-1980
- John J. Newman, "Cemetery Transcribing: preparations and procedures", 1971 (leaflet)
- Logan Utah, "The New Year Brings New and Exciting Things!", 1979 (booklet)
File consists of Bertha Schenk and James Wood's genealogy records, which contains birthdates, relationships, and family trees.
File contains typewritten notes, correspondence, photocopies, brochures and miscellaneous printed material.
File contains correspondence and handwritten notes.
File contains two reports, one on post-secondary education and the role of the federal government and the second on scientific research policies in Canada.
File contains the report “The role of Universities in the economic development of British Columbia” and a cover letter.
File contains photocopies, statistical information, maps, correspondence, a meeting agenda, a newspaper clipping and a report on the economic impact of Brandon University.
File contains two copies of the College of New Caledonia Educational Plan for 1987 to 1992.
File contains the report “Brandon University: an economic impact study”.
File contains correspondence, photocopies, and newspaper clippings.
File contains the report “Profile of higher education in Canada”.
File contains correspondence, maps and statistical reports.
File contains the report “The economic impact of the University of Calgary on the Calgary economy”.
File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:
- A draft report to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee from the Agriculture and Food Task Force
- Draft appendix material for "Land Requirements for 150 Head Cow/Calf Operations" in British Columbia (excerpted from unknown report)
- Handout for Agricultural Sciences 110 Lab Section discussion on "Rural/Urban Conflicts - Who is the Culprit?" (6 Feb. 1986)
File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:
- BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Fast Facts" pamphlet
- Fall 1997 issue of "Strengthening Farming", a periodical of the BC Provincial Agricultural Land Commission
- A photocopy of the "Census of Agriculture 1996 and Historical Comparisons - B.C. Summary" from the BC Ministry of Agriculture
- Material for the Agricultural Land Symposium: Food, Farms and the Future: A Symposium on Farm Classification, Taxation and Assessment and the Use of Farmland
- "Celebrating Agriculture in Greater Vancouver September 14 to October 15, 1997" pamphlet
- List of "Alternate Crops - Plantlist of Potentials for British Columbia" by Al Oliver (July 1996)
- "Farm Population" bulletin from the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission containing urban, rural, and farm population data
File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:
- BC Forest Service pamphlet "Industrial / Agricultural Burning: General Guide to Responsible Burning"
- "Wildlife Damage Control in Agricultural Areas of British Columbia" pamphlet
- "Bird Netting - Catch the Profits : A Blueberry Production Factsheet" from the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food
- Spring 1999 issue of "Agriculture in the Classroom"
- An internet printout of the November 1998 "Agricultural Lease Review Report"
- Pamphlet for the "British Columbia Whole Farm Insurance Pilot Program (WFIP)"
- Photocopy of the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Strategic Plan 1997-1998"
- Printout of 11 June 1999 news article "Sawicki Calls for Stricter Food Safety Measures, Gets Promise of Labelling Legislation"
- Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) Grain Transportation Fact Sheet about grain freight rates
- Pamphlet for "The BCARA Organic Certification Program"
File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:
- GRVD bulletin on "Greater Vancouver's Agriculture"
- "Farm Fresh Products Guide 2000" published by the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association
- Informational newspaper for the International Bison Conference 2000 in Edmonton
- Winter 2000 issue of the "Growing Together: The Agriculture and Environment Connection" newsletter co-produced by various BC government bodies
File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:
- Dan Wiebe's draft "Presentation to Agricultural Advisory Committee of the Township of Langley" (17 May 2001)
- "Northern Grass Seed Development" (Spring 2001)
- Email about Agri-Food Futures Fund
- "A History of Change: The Next Decade for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries" (9 May 2001)
- Winter 2001 issue of the "Growing Together: The Agriculture and Environment Connection" newsletter co-produced by various BC government bodies
- "Canada's Beef Industry Fast Facts"
File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:
- "Rural Resource Guide for Beef Producers" pamphlet
- "BSE Surveillance Testing" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) communication regarding the 2004 Beef Industry Survey
- BCCA Newsletter issues
- BCCA information pamphlet "B.C. Wild Predator Loss Control & Compensation Program for Cattle
- Canadian Cattlemen's Association "BSE and the Beef Cattle Industry Strategy for Recovery" information releases Fall 2003 and Fall 2004
- "Fishing for Trouble" June 2003 column by Wendy Holm in Country Life in BC
- Issues of the "Growing Together" newsletter from the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia
- British Columbia Agri-Tourism information bulletin Fall/Winter 2002
- "BC Country Fairs 2003 Schedule" pamphlet
- "Growing Places: Classroom Ideas and Agriculture Resources for British Columbia Educators" Winter 2003 issue
- "BC Raspberries" pamphlet
- "2002-2003 Fraser Valley Farm Direct Marketing Association Farm Fresh Guide"
- "Discover Chilliwack's Agri-Tourism Attractions" pamphlet
File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:
- "Water Wise Plant Guide for this Area" pamphlet by Water Wise, a Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society Project
- "Producing Livestock for Meat in British Columbia: Regulations and Resources" pamphlet from the BC Food Processors Association (March 2008)
- Colour computer printout of "The British Columbia Agriculture Plan"
- "Enhanced Animal Health Protection from BSE: Requirements for Canadian Cattle Producers" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- "BC-Verified Beef Production Program Newsletter" issues produced by BCCA's BC-VBP Program
- "A Guide to Age Verification" pamphlet from the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
- "BSE Surveillance Testing" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) 2006 pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Cattle Industry Development Council (CIDC) newsletter
- "CCIA News" newsletter of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:
- The British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) Cattle Loss Survey for 2010, 2011, and 2012
- "West Chilcotin Gardens" farm information
- "British Columbia Premises Identification (BCPID) Registration of Livestock and Poultry Premises"
- "BC Angus Association Breeder Directory 2010-2011" booklet
- "The Hereford Influence" Spring 2011 publication of the British Columbia Hereford Association
- "Growing Forward" newsletter
- "Guidelines for Dealing with Compromised Cattle, Sheep & Goats"
- "BC-Verified Beef Production Program Newsletter" issues produced by BCCA's BC-VBP Program
- 2009 Horse Council BC Equine Industry Study survey
- Issues of "CCIA News" newsletter of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
- "Canadian Johne's Disease Initiative - Beef Cattle" pamphlet
- "Agriculture Wildlife Program: Wildlife Damage to Standing Forage" pamphlet
File consists of the following photocopied items:
- Letter to Mrs. J. Norman Henry from G.G. Aitken, Chief Geographer (May 22, 1935)
- Memorandum to Mr. F.H. Peters, Surveyor General (Topographical Survey of Canada) from R. W. Cautley, Acting Chief of Control Surveys (Dec. 17, 1931)
- Letter to Mr. F.H. Peters, Surveyor General from F.C. Green, Surveyor General (June 22, 1932)
- Letter to Mr. F.H. Peters, Surveyor General from Knox McCusker (Dec. 8, 1931)
- Letter to Mr. F.H. Peters, Surveyor General from Knox McCusker (Dec. 2, 1931)
- Letter to Mr. F.H. Peters, Surveyor General from Knox McCusker (Oct. 2, 1931)
- Letter to unknown recipient from J. Norman Henry (Oct. 15, 1931)
- Letter to K.F. McCusker from G.G.A. (G.G. Aitken?) Member on Geographic Board of Canada Representing B.C. (June 2, 1938)
- Letter to unknown recipient from Gwen McCusker (Sept. 5, 1944)
- Letter to Mrs. McCusker from Sgd. J. Clarke Williams on the occasion of the death of Knox McCusker (April 27, 1955)
File consists of photocopied and transcribed copies of correspondence, mostly between Lawrence and Speirs, on a variety of topics related to ornithology, including discussion of publications, birding, research, and the administration of the Margaret Nice Ornithological Club as well as on the travelling and health of Speirs, Lawrence, and Lawrence
File contains letters dating from October 15, 1974 to March 10, 1975 concerning a reading at CNC; includes a newspaper clipping, the transcript of an interview conducted on March 20, 1975 by Paul Shuttleworth at the Inn of the North in Prince George, a letter dated December 2, 1969 addressed to Charlot which mentions Mr. McKinnon and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains cards and letters concerning Mr. Birney's appearance at CNC and other matters dating from December 26, 1969 to January 11, 1972; includes newspaper clippings and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains letters dating from December 13, 1972 to March 19, 1973 concerning a reading at CNC; includes Mr. Layton's curriculum vitae and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains letters concerning reading at CNC and other personal topics; includes miscellaneous textual material.
File contains cards and letters dated January 4, 1981, December 15, [1983] and February 20th and April 18th, 1994 concerning a reading at CNC and personal topics; includes a newspaper clipping.
File contains two letters, one undated and the other dated March 25, 1983, concerning a reading at CNC, Mr. McKinnon's application for Canada Council funding and other matters: includes two post marked envelopes, the transcript of a talk and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains three letters dated January 13th, February 10th and April 14th, 1975 concerning a reading at CNC; includes Mr. Wayman's curriculum vitae, a bibliography of Mr. Wayman's work, an interview transcript, poems and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains letters dated October 2, 1992 and January 4, 1993 concerning a reading at CNC.
File contains a card and letters dating from December 13, 1969 to December 22, 1993 concerning readings at CNC, arrangements for Mr. Purdy's time as writer in residence at CNC, poetry in general and other personal topics; includes a review of Mr. McKinnon's I Wanted To Say Something, poems, a cheque and newspaper clippings.