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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.

Clinton Creek Operations
2000.1.1.3.20 · File · 1961 - [ca.1975]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd opened a second mine in 1967 at what became the one-industry town of Clinton Creek, Y.T. File contains photographs depicting different areas of operations at Clinton Creek. Locations include the mine, plant, town, tailings pile, main office, the 40 Mile River, and surrounding area. Town photos depict the grocery store, cafeteria, medical clinic, school, auditorium residential area, Connell Street and power house. File also includes aerial photographs and images depicting forest fighting, photographers capturing the tailings pile, asbestos samples, mining machinery, staff offices, and operations in the mill, lab, and garage.

Additional photographs integrated into file depict Clinton Creek's surrounding area, and three slides of a tailing pile explosion believed to be Clinton Creek.

1970 Labour Strike
2000.1.1.3.22 · File · 1970
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains photographs depicting individuals at Cassiar on strike in the winter time, marching down roads, holding picket signs, carrying small children who hold signs, and driving cars covered with strike slogans. Many of the signs read "U.S.W.A. LOCAL 6536" (United Steel Workers of America).

  • Two photographs depict a man with a video recorder. Some photos feature plant buildings, two were taken at night. One photograph depicts a note that reads: "THERE WILL BE NO AFTERNOON SHIFT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5th 1970."
  • Many photos depict areas in the mine showing snow impacts, fissures in the mountain, asbestos evidence and other environmental activity. The picket signs contain protests regarding contracts, safety, environment, and ethics.
  • Handwritten annotation on original envelope containing photographs: "Pictures 1970 Strike."
  • Integrated into file are fourteen photos from file marked "Mr. B. Pewsey" that depict an area where a large rock fell, measuring tape, and protest sign.
Community Award Night
2000.1.1.3.23 · File · [ca. 1955-1960]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains photographs depicting an award night that took place in the late 1950s or early 1960s in the old panabode Recreation Centre at Cassiar B.C.. Photos feature groups of people posed with trophies, a family posed together, a large group on stage, the audience, and musicians including individuals with a trumpet, saxophone, guitar and violin. Fred Murray (early Cassiar staff member) is featured in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th photograph.

Official Tours
2000.1.1.4.1 · File · ca. 1968; 1978
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains photographs depicting four different tours that took place at the mine, plant, and towns owned by Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. Tours include Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's visit to Clinton Creek in 1968 and Member of Parliament Iona Campagnolo's visit to Cassiar in 1978. Photographs also depict a party of ambassadors touring Cassiar in 1970, and the dedication of a building in the Cassiar plant in the late 1970s.

Promotion & Outreach
2000.1.1.4.4 · File · 1963 - 1978
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains photographs taken for promotional purposes.

  • Two photos depict a Cassiar display at an unknown event in 1963.
  • Eight photos were professionally taken for use in the 1978 Cassiar Asbestos Corportaion Ltd. Annual Report, and possibly other publications. These photos depict a skyscraper and products made with asbestos.
  • Additionally, two hand painted postcards of McDame Mountain and Christmas Tree House are included that may have been used for promotional reasons. Also, four slides of a display, "Story of Asbestos."
  • five photographs of unofficial tour of Cassiar via airplane in the 1970s.
Minorities in science
2002.14.1.05.015 · File · 1991-1996
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of research materials concerning minorities in the sciences. Materials include photocopied newsletter, newspaper clipping from the Montreal Gazette on racial discrimination, a paper by one of Dr. Ainley's students, Dr. Glenda C. Prkachin's CV, printed images of landscapes and women on paper, and 2 overhead transparencies. Finally, file includes a collection of archival reproductions of photographs from Dr. Elinor Huntsman Manson's collection.

Mabel McIntosh research
2002.14.1.05.026 · File · 1994-1998
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of records relating to Ainley's chapter "Soaring to New Heights: Changes in the Life Course of Mabel McIntosh" in "Great Danes," including correspondence with editors, research notes, and correspondence to compile research materials.

2002.14.1.05.027 · File · [after 1980]
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of research materials regarding Margaret Morse Nice, including photocopied letters, pamphlet by Margaret Morse Nice, and handwritten notes. File also contains a photo of Elizabeth M. Parnis and her CV.

Photocopies and photographs
2002.14.1.05.104 · File · [1990?]
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of photocopies and photographic materials related to Dr. Ainley's research. Photograph shows "Despite the Odds" team at CIC conference in 1990 at Dalhousie. Marika Ainley is third from the right in the photograph.

Transparencies
2002.14.1.05.107 · File · [after 1980]
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of 32 overhead transparencies depicting a variety of subjects and related photocopied materials. File also includes an archival photographic reprint of Clara Benson in 1899 from University of Toronto Archives.

Catharine Parr Traill
2002.14.1.06.14 · File · 2002-2005
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of research materials on Catharine Parr Traill including photocopied research materials, Ainley's drafts, and research notes.

2002.14.1.09.053 · File · 2000-2001
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of research material gathered in and/or concerning New Zealand. Research materials include handwritten notes and photocopies on a variety of topics including New Zealand women, environment, and the Maori people. File also includes promotional material for museums and galleries in Wellington, New Zealand.

2002.14.1.09.055 · File · 2000-2003
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of UNBC publications on First Nations cooperation in forestry in BC and a thesis on the Nle?kepmx, or Thompson, First Nation fiber technology. File also includes a photograph of a kangaroo and a computer disk consisting of text files including backup and excerpts of "Complicated Lives" and interviews with Virginia Douglas, Elspeth Baugh, Glenda Prkachin, Sylvia Fedoruk, and Anne Underhill. Disk also includes work on Ikawa-Smith and Kartzmark.

Australia - transparencies
2002.14.1.09.111 · File · 2002-2003
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of transparencies and photograph negatives, many of which depict women. File includes accompanying printouts and handwritten notes and related correspondence.

Antonia Mills interview
2002.14.1.09.118 · File · 2002
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of transcripts and notes from interview with Antonia Mills in both print and digital form. Computer disk also contains Mills' CV. File includes photos of Antonia from interview.

Edith Berkeley
2002.14.1.10.21 · File · 1997-2001
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of research materials regarding the life and career of Edith Berkeley, these include photocopied secondary research materials, photocopied archival materials, correspondence, and notes. File includes photo of the Berkeley's farm house.

The Berkeleys
2002.14.1.10.22 · File · 2001
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of research materials concerning the Berkeleys, particularly Edith Berkeley and Jean Freeman. File includes recorded interview with Jean Freeman, photos of Jean Freeman and the Berkeley's house, related correspondence, and photocopied research materials.

Slides and oral histories
2002.14.1.10.30 · File · 1982-1993
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of computer disk with "over[looked?] oral histories" files. Slides primarily contain pictures of women who were the subjects of Ainey's research.

2002.14.1.12.12 · File · 1989-1997
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of records concerning the publication of Dr. Ainley's two monographs: "Despite the Odds: Essays on Canadian Women and Science" and Restless Energy: A Biography of William Rowan 1891-1957."""

2002.14.5.10 · File · [after 1980]
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of photographic research materials and some personal photographs and related textual records including correspondence, conference presentation, inventory of photographs, 2 overhead transparencies, and photocopied research materials. Majority of photographs are archival reprints.

2008.3.3.1 · File · 1995-1996
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • 9 colour photographs (taken May 26, 1995): Ms. Moran reading the convocation address at UNBC Convocation; Ms. Moran during UNBC Convocation; Bridget Moran and Mary John;Group photo of 1995 UNBC graduates; Group photo of VIPs and recipients of UNBC Honourary Doctorates; Bridget Moran in UNBC regalia; Bob Harkins, Bridget Moran and unidentified woman; Post convocation celebratory BBQ; Bridget Moran and Mary John
  • Tentative convocation itinerary and letter from Martin Cocking, Associate Registrar- Registrar Services to Bridget Moran re: UNBC Convocation (April 1995)
  • Cards of congratulations on Ms. Moran's Honourary UNBC Doctorate
  • The Citizen newspaper announcements re: UNBC convocation
  • Swift Current newspaper article on Bridget Moran receipt of an Honourary UNBC Doctorate (The Sun, May 17, 1995)
  • Letter of congratulations to Bridget Moran from faculty members in UNBC Social Work program (May 26, 1995)
  • Letter of invitation from Dr. David Strong, President of UVic to Bridget Moran to receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws (April 23, 1996)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees regarding measurement for UVic regalia (May 2, 1996)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Manager of Ceremonies and Events regarding convocation arrangements (August 15, 1996); print out of costs incurred at the Victoria Laurel Point Inn (Dec. 1996)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Tenor's Appearance Highlights Convocation" (Times Colonist, Nov. 30, 1996)
  • Newspaper clipping re: Bridget Moran's receipt of UVic honour (The Citizen, Nov. 28, 1996); ticket to UVic Fall Convocation, 1996; card of congratulations.
  • UVic convocation program for the gifting of honorary degrees; invitation to formal Fall Convocation Dinner for Honorary Degree Recipients following the Convocation
  • UVic Convocation itinerary
  • Book of Mementos created by UVic and sent to Bridget (Dec. 18, 1996): Title page: "Bridget Moran, Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Victoria, November 30, 1996"; UVic convocation program for the gifting of honorary degrees; Invitation to formal dinner for Honorary Degree Recipients; University of Victoria Fall Convocation for the Conferring of Degrees, Part II; Citation read (by David Strong, President) on the occasion of the granting of the degree of Honorary Doctor of Laws to Bridget Moran by the Senate of University of Victoria, November 30, 1996; Invitation to formal Fall Convocation Dinner for Honorary Degree Recipients following the Convocation; Place name card "Bridget Moran"; 17 Photographs of Bridget Moran at the UVic convocation
  • UVic Fall Convocation Dinner table listing
  • Letter to Helen Kempster, Manager Ceremonies and Special Events from Mayo Moran re: reading a message to honor her mother during convocation (Nov. 29, 1996)
  • Letter of congratulations to Bridget Moran from Michael, Tracy and Hailey Moran
  • Letter from David Strong to Bridget Moran re: a book of Convocation mementos (Dec. 18, 1996).
2008.3.3.2 · File · 1994-1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter from Geoffrey R. Weller to Bridget Moran re: honorary degree, Doctorate of Laws (Jan. 30, 1995)
  • Newspaper clipping: "UNBC honors local author" (Prince George Citizen, March 24, 1995)
  • Newspaper clipping: Birth announcement
  • Congratulations card from Judy and Dan
  • Index re: Nomination for Bridget Moran (list of names supporting Bridget Moran's nomination for an honorary degree)
  • 1 photograph of Bridget Moran at UNBC posing for a photograph in her doctorate gown
  • Letter to Pat Sarsfield from Bob Harkins, Paul Ramsey. MLA, Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske, Tanya Buttress, and Maureen Horkoff re: Nomination of Brdiget Moran Honorary Doctorate Degree, Spring Convocation, 1995
  • Letter to all members of the University Community re: Honorary Degree Nominations, with unknown handwriting on back of letter (Sept. 16, 1994)
  • Letter to Pat Sarsfield from Andrew Armitage, Director of UVic School of Social Work re: recommendation of Bridget Moran for an honorary degree from UNBC (Oct. 1, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from Carl Anserello, School Services Administrator re: Nominations - honorary doctoral degree - Bridget Moran (Oct. 25, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from J.A. Steedman, M.D., SFU re: honorary doctoral degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994)
  • Letter from the Social Services Faculty at the College of New Caledonia, Lana Coldwell and Val Weed re: honorary doctoral degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation from M. Smith (?), Instructor at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination (Oct. 24, 1996)
  • Letter of recommendation from Annette Neighbor (?) BCCW Student at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination (Oct. 25, 1996)
  • Letter of recommendation from Lola Dawn Frias, BCCW student at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation from Judy Abou at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Paul Thomson from John Stevens, Assistant Superintendent of Schools re: Bridget Moran - honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 3, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation from Maureen Trotter re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 13, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation from Judith M. Kennedy re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Debbie Hartley re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 17, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Mary-Ellen Kelm, History Program re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 14, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Maureen Horkoff re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 28, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation from Tanya Buttress re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Justa Monk re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 17, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from Mary John Sr. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation from Harry Rankin, Barrister and Solicitor, re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation from Judge G. O. Stewart re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994).
2008.3.3.3 · File · 1994-1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Hon. Frank S. Perry, Q.C. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC
  • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Allan Bate, Q.C. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation from Phyllis R. Parker, B.S.W. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from the Central Interior Regional Arts Council re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 11, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation from Anne Martin re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 29, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Susan Aoki, Director/Curator, Prince George Art Gallery re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 26, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Jenny Owston, Program Director, Elizabeth Fry Society re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 13, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Paul Thomson from Keith Gordon, Chair of the Local History Committee of the Prince George Public Library re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Bob Harkins re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 1, 1994)
  • Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Lois Boone, MLA, and Paul Ramsey, MLA re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
  • Hand-written note to Maureen Horkoff (?) from Debbie (?)
  • Letter from the Nominating Group re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Nov. 17, 1994)
  • Resume and Extracurricular Activities for Bridget Moran (5 pages)
  • Congratulatory letter to Bridget Moran from Sandy Lockhart re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (March 29, 1995)
  • 43 Photographs taken, and notes given to Bridget by Maureen Faulkner, a long-time family friend and Prince George artist: View of Geoffrey R. Weller Library from University Way; caption: "walking up to Canada's newest 'U'-"; UNBC Agora; caption: "The processional gathers on the upper walkway"; UNBC Agora/Student Centre sign; caption: "The First Nations people, in button blankets gather"; Photograph of audience for Spring 2005 Convocation at UNBC (note attached: "The First Nations people, in button blankets, gather"); Bridget Moran's family members seated in the audience before the ceremony begins (Spring 2005 Convocation, UNBC); caption: "Next row down is R. & the Kennedy's, I move to join her next to walkway"; Roseanne Moran with a camera standing in the auditorium aisle before the ceremony begins (Spring 2005 Convocation, UNBC); Mary John seated in the audience before the ceremony begins (Spring 2005 Convocation, UNBC); caption: "Mary John takes my seat."; Unidentified Woman introducing Bridget Moran at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Young Dr. Mary Ellen Kelm as she introduces you. In front of me are 2 of my senior admin. Team - John Stevens & Jim Emrich (?) & their wives"; Bridget Moran accepting her honorary degree at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "You are being summoned! You are very nervous here"; Bridget Moran accepting her honorary degree at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "You are crowned queen 'Dr. Moran' Congratulations!"; Bridget Moran delivering the convocation address at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "You are giving the convocation address. Nicely done! It's wonderful to know you and your family. I'm proud of you."; Bridget Moran's family at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Your family now behind R & me look on with pride and interest"; Bridget Moran walking up the stairs at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Up the stairs you march. This is a very emotional time for all of us!"; Bridget Moran walking up the stairs after the ceremony concludes; caption: "Pride and relief. R. is yelling "Mom, Mom, we're here!"; The 1995 graduating class at UNBC; caption: "Outside, the public photo session"; Photograph of the 1995 graduating class at UNBC taken on the ceremonial steps; Bridget Moran's daughter, Roseanne displaying the honorary degree at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "R. proudly displays your fine honors!"; Mike, Tracy, and Pat having cookies and juice at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Mike, Tracy & Pat - we're having cookies and juice"; Bridget Moran speaking with unidentified man at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Who is this man?"; Bridget Moran and Paul Ramsey at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Your friend"; Bridget Moran hugging Mike at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Mike congratulations Mom!"; Bridget Moran hugging Pat at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Pat gets in on the action!"; Side view of Bridget Moran with her family at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; Back view of Bridget Moran with her family at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; Photograph of Dave (?) at the BBQ (1995); caption: "Dave looks on...he wished he'd been able to attend the ceremony. Next time?"; Maureen Faulkner holding Caitlin (1995); caption: "Me batting bugs and chatting to Caitlin. A lovely wee girl"; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995); caption: "Ah ha! BBQ at M & T's"; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Pat and Tracy?; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Maureen Faulkner (l) speaking with unidentified woman; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Bridget arrives at BBQ holding baby Caitlin, guests applaud; caption: "You arrive on the deck to..."; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Bridget Moran; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995); Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Bridget Moran and children Pat, Mike and Roseanne and unidentified man; T.V. camera and crew speaking with Bridget Moran at the celebratory BBQ (1995); caption: "T.V. camera & crew document you, your life and family"; Bridget Moran hugging Mike Moran at celebratory BBQ (1995); Mike Moran and Dave (1995); caption: "Mayo on the phone to Mike. Dave looks like he's got an onion in his eye."; Roseanne Moran seated in patio chair at celebratory BBQ (1995); caption: "Roseanne - elegant"; Bridget Moran in full university regalia standing with Mary John at UNBC's Spring 2005 Convocation; Roseanne and Bridget Moran at UNBC's Spring 2005 Convocation; UNBC's 1995 graduating class standing on the ceremonial steps; UNBC's 1995 graduating class standing on the ceremonial steps; Bridget Moran in full university regalia at UNBC's Spring 2005 Convocation; Bridget Moran with Judy and Don Kennedy at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation
  • Invitation from UNBC's Chancellor to attend the Convocation luncheon at UNBC (1995).
Fannie Kinney
2012.13.2.10.05 · File · 1970-2003
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Fannie Kinney who was a school teacher from 1944 to 1966 at the Elementary School in South Fort George. Includes: "Heritage Trail Sign - Fannie Kinney" typescript letter to Matte DeNys Public Works from Kent Sedgwick (27 July 1988); and "Fanny Kinney" typescript transcript off Pioneer Tape Cassette 16-A from the Prince George Public Library (ca. 1970). Includes photographs depicting Fannie Kinney's house and a sign erected to honour her in the community (2003).