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This fonds illustrates the life and work of G. Gary Runka and his contributions to the province of British Columbia. Gary Runka was the first General Manager of British Columbia's Agricultural Land Commission and helped establish the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve. After transitioning from a government career to private consulting, Runka provided comprehensive professional services through his land consultancy business, G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd., offering land capability and environmental assessments, integrated resource management, land and water use conflict resolution, and interdisciplinary land use planning. Described by colleagues as one of BC's most highly respected agrologists and influential land use planners, Runka had a 52-year career working on (or against) an incredible number of landmark projects in British Columbia, such as the Site C Project. Gary Runka’s partner in life and vocation, Joan M. Sawicki, worked with Gary on many of these projects—as well as her own; her contributions are also represented throughout the records of this fonds.

Gary Runka's deep connection to the land is evident from his earliest papers on aerial photo interpretation, his work with the Canada Land Inventory, through his speeches and his work establishing the BC Agricultural Land Reserve and in his subsequent consulting career through G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. Gary Runka's influence and legacy was recognized in the tributes paid after his death, including the post-humus award as the Real Estate Foundation's "Land Champion" for 2014.

The G. Gary Runka fonds has been divided into the following nine series:
1) Personal Records
2) Speeches & Publications
3) Professional Records
4) Agricultural Land Commission
5) Land Sense Ltd.
6) Client Files
7) Maps
8) Photographs
9) Digital Records

Fonds consists of the research and professorial records of Dr. Joselito Arocena, a founding faculty member of UNBC. Arocena was an internationally-recognized soil scientist and UNBC’s first Canada Research Chair. His records demonstrate his accomplishments as an academic and researcher, as well as his many and varied interdisciplinary research endeavours. Also included are selections from Arocena’s extensive photographic slide collection which illustrate his teaching, research projects, and personal interests.

This fonds illustrates the writing career of Canadian author Ann Walsh. Types of records included in this fonds include: published and unpublished short stories, manuscripts, correspondence, grant applications, photographs, audio and video recordings, contracts, book reviews, plotting notes, speaking notes, promotional materials and workshop materials.

This fonds illustrates the Honourable Iona Campagnolo’s careers as a broadcaster, a theatre producer, community leader, a politician, a feminist, a social activist, a speaker, a lecturer, a Chancellor, an advocate, a consultant and Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Types of records reflective of her various careers include: speeches, correspondence, itineraries, contracts, draft manuscripts, newspaper clippings, background material, photographs and ephemera. The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds has been divided into the following thirteen series:
1) Photographs
2) Theatre & Community Development
3) Political Career
4) Non-political Activities
5) McMaster International Health Centre
6) Women in Power Project
7) University of Northern British Columbia
8) Fraser Basin Council
9) Miscellaneous – First Nations Material
10) National Speakers Bureau
11) Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
12) Honours & Awards
13) Political Papers

Photograph depicts the Japanese cruiser Izumo and rescue boats in the harbour in Vancouver. Handwritten annotation below photograph reads, " Dragging for two drowned sailors and Jap squadron". On February 8, 1925 seventeen Japanese sailors drowned in Vancouver harbour when the motor launch pinnance in which they were returning from shore leave to the cruiser Idzumo collided with the Canadian Pacific tug Nanoose. The event is described in the New York Times on February 9, 1925: "The bodies of the officer, petty officers and five seamen have been recovered. Nine others are still missing. The men had been attending a dinner ashore and left the dock in the pinnace, which towed a ship's barge with eighty men in it. As the pinnace neared the three visiting Japanese cruisers, the Canadian Pacific tug with a car barge in tow, came up the harbor. Strong winds and currents prevailed and navigation with the tow was difficult. As the pinnace and car barge came together the tow line to the barge of men broke, thus saving the lives in that craft. Searchlights played on the scene of rescue all night, but outside of the eight men picked up, no more came to the surface. Today dragging operations to locate the pinnace have been conducted by boats of the fleet with four divers, three from the squadron and one provided by the Harbor Board, but up to the present the little steam carrier has not been hooked. A derrick stands by to lift the boat when located....In the meantime, dragging operations are being continued to locate the pinnace and men."

Photograph depicts a painting of a battle regiment consisting of six men holding rifles and one man looking on. Typed annotation glued to verso of photograph reads: "Le Régiment de Carignan-Salières - 1665. This famous regiment was dispatched to Canada (then called New France) by King Louis XIV and disembarked from its small sailing vessels on eastern shores in the spring of 1665. Historically it was an important event. Until then, the colonists had been obliged to provide their own defence and the French regiment was the first military protection they enjoyed."; "Le Régiment de Carignan-Salières - 1665. Ce fameux régiment fut envoyé au Canada (appelé alors Nouvelle-France) par Louis XIV. Au printemps de 1665, il débarquait sur les rivages de l'est. Jusque-là, les colons avaient dû se défendre par leurs propres moyens; c'était la première protection militaire qui leur était offerte. L'arrivée des troupes régulières ramenèrent l'espoir aux colons découragés."

Photograph depicts three young women wearing "PRINCESS SILVER STAR" banners, standing to left of "CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD" display table. Table features photos, rock samples possibly containing asbestos, and objects presumably made from asbestos fibre. Large snowflake symbol visible on wall in background. Photo speculated to have been taken at an event in Vernon, B.C. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "1963".

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo, Mayor George Thom, past Exhalted Ruler of the Kitimat Elks, and unidentified man standing on the Kitimat River Bank at the Kitimat "Delta King Days" Elks raft race event. Campagnolo is holding a paddle and life jacket.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo and Kitimat Mayor George Thom standing on the Kitimat River Bank at the Kitimat "Delta King Days" Elks raft race event being interviewed. The reporter is not visible. Several unidentified people stand behind them. Campagnolo is holding a paddle and a life jacket.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting on a raft near shore with four unidentified men holding paddles during Kitimat's Delta King Days river rafting event. Two men are sitting, and two are standing and holding paddles. All are wearing life jackets. Other groups of unidentified contestants are visible in the background.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo and Kitimat Mayor George Thom standing on the Kitimat River Bank at the Kitimat "Delta King Days" Elks raft race event being interviewed. The reporter is not visible. Several unidentified people stand behind them. Campagnolo is holding a paddle and a life jacket.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting on a raft near shore with four unidentified men holding paddles during Kitimat's Delta King Days river rafting event. Only one man's face is visible. Other groups of unidentified contestants are visible in the background.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting on a raft beside an unidentified man during the Kitimat Delta King days river race event. Four other unidentified men, also in the raft, sit or stand beside them. Other spectators and contestants are visible on the river bank in the background.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting on a raft beside an unidentified man during the Kitimat Delta King days river race event. Four other unidentified men are also standing on the raft. Other spectators and contestants are visible on the river bank in the background.

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 group of young boys observing "CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD" display table. Table features photos existing in this archival collection (see items 2000.1.1.3.19.10 and 2000.1.1.3.19.11). Photo speculated to have been taken at an event in Vernon, B.C. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "1963".

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo, Mayor George Thom, past Exhalted Ruler of the Kitimat Elks, and unidentified man on Kitimat River Bank at the Kitimat "Delta King Days" Elks raft race event. An unidentified crowd stands to their left. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena tour.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo, Mayor George Thom, past Exhalted Ruler of the Kitimat Elks, and unidentified man on Kitimat River Bank at the Kitimat "Delta King Days" Elks raft race event. An unidentified crowd stands to their left. Taken during Campagnolo's Skeena tour.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo, Mayor George Thom, past Exhalted Ruler of the Kitimat Elks, and unidentified man on Kitimat River Bank at the Kitimat "Delta King Days" Elks raft race event. Iona Campagnolo is showing an unidentified man her hand.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo and Kitimat Mayor George Thom standing on the Kitimat River Bank at the Kitimat "Delta King Days" Elks raft race event being interviewed. The reporter is not pictured. Campagnolo is holding a paddle and a life jacket.

Photograph Iona Campagnolo standing on a raft on the river bank with five unidentified men during the Kitimat Delta King Days river race event. One man is laughing and pointing to something on shore. Other unidentified contestants and spectators are visible in the background.

Photograph depicts Pierre Trudeau talking with a four unidentified children at a children's speed skating event during the 1978 Northern BC Winter Games. Iona Campagnolo stands behind Pierre Trudeau. An unidentified man is in the foreground. Several unidentified adults are in the background.

Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret on July 17, 1958 at an event staged in the Prince George railway yards. Alex Moffat dressed as a prospector demonstrates panning for previously salted gold nuggets, which were later given to the Princess.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo posing with the unidentified winning rafting team of the Kitimat Delta King Days raft race event. All of the men are hold trophies, and many wear decorative hats.

Photograph Iona Campagnolo and unidentified others sitting on rafts pulled ashore during the Kitimat Delta King Days raft race event. Many unidentified others stand behind them.

Photograph depicts Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole being lifted by ropes and people with logs at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

Photograph depicts Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole being lifted by ropes and people with logs at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

Photograph depicts First Nations people wearing button blankets in a crowd and looking up at Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

Photograph depicts children playing at outdoor sports stations as part of a Recreation Canada event in Kitimat, B.C. The photograph was taken while on Iona Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting and talking with Mayor Peter Lester and unidentified others at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in Prince Rupert, possibly at a Chinese New Year event. Many unidentified people sit behind them.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo standing and talking with two unidentified Chinese-Canadian man at a Chinese New Year event at the Royal Order of the Moose Lodge in Prince Rupert. Campagnolo is holding a flower.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo presenting a plaque to an unidentified 25-year resident of Kitimat during an event celebrating the city of Kitimat's 25th birthday. Several unidentified people sit behind them.

Photograph depicts a Health and Welfare Canada sign in front of outdoor sports activity stations as part of a Recreation Canada event in Kitimat, B.C. The photograph was taken while on Iona Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.

Photograph depicts a partition net possibly make from a hockey screen at a Recreation Canada event in Kitimat, B.C. The photograph was taken while on Iona Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo standing on the Kitimat River Bank at the Kitimat "Delta King Days" Elks raft race event being interviewed by an unidentified man with a microphone. Campagnolo is holding a paddle and a life jacket.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo paddling a raft on the Kitimat River during Kitimat's Delta King Days river race event. Other groups of unidentified contestants are visible in the background.

Photograph Iona Campagnolo standing on a beached raft with an unidentified Elks Lodge member during the Kitimat Delta King Days raft race event. Several unidentified men stand behind them.

Photograph depicts Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole being lifted by ropes and people with logs at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

Photograph depicts Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole being lifted by ropes and people with logs at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

Photograph depicts Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole being lifted by ropes and people with logs at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

Photograph depicts a crowd and men wearing button blankets looking at Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

This Inuit carving is of an arctic mammal, possibly an otter, with a mounted brass plate with the inscription "Canada Cup 1976." This carving was a gift to Minister Iona Campagnolo from the Canada Cup yacht racing event.

Photograph depicts an unknown man playing solo ping pong at a Recreation Canada event in Kitimat, B.C. The photograph was taken while on Iona Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.

Photograph depicts a sign for the District of Kitimat Recreation Department Riverlodge Community Centre which was the location of the Recreation Canada event in Kitimat, B.C. The photograph was taken while on Iona Campagnolo's Skeena riding tour.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo standing on a raft on the Kitimat river with five unidentified men during the Kitimat Delta King river race event. Other spectators and contestants are visible on the river bank in the background.

Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo standing on a raft beside an unidentified woman and five unidentified men during the Kitimat Delta King days river race event. Other spectators and contestants are visible on the river bank in the background.

Photograph depicts Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole being lifted by ropes and people with logs at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

Photograph depicts Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole being lifted by ropes and people with logs at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

Photograph depicts Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole being lifted by ropes and people with logs at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.

Photograph depicts Eli Gosnell’s Unity totem pole being lifted by ropes and people with logs at a raising event in front of Nisga’a Elementary Secondary school in New Aiyansh.