File consists of a paper titled "Canada and Oceania" presented by Weller at the 2000 Western Social Science Association conference. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 109 listed in Weller's CV.
File consists of correspondence and Weller's review of the book by Philip Stanworth and Anthony Giddens entitled "Elites and Power in British Society", which appeared in the Canadian Journal of Political Science Vol. IX, No. 2 (June 1976), pp 358-359. This file was originally numbered to correspond with book review number 3 listed in Weller's CV.
File consists of a paper by Weller titled "Health and the Policy Process in Canada."
Image depicts a view of George Street with the Prince George City Hall at the corner of George Street and 7th Avenue.
Image depicts City Hall in Prince George, B.C.
File consists of Briefing Notes for Hon. F.D. Wilson, Minister of Forests regarding Law Suits Over Timber Licences and Royalty (March 29, 2001).
Fonds consists of scanned historical documents pertaining to stumpage and royalty in British Columbia's forest industry.
Series consists of scanned historical documents pertaining to stumpage and royalty in British Columbia's forest industry, including:
- British Columbia Forest Policy, "Comments and policy decisions by the Forest Policy Advisory Committee on the Recommendations of the Pearse Royal Commission," May 16, 1978
- Correspondence re: “Temporary Tenures” from C. Cooper, Forest Counsel, June 28, 1973
- Memorandum to Deputy Minister from I.T. Cameron, Chief Forester, June 13, 1973
- Memorandum from E.L. Young, Chief Forester, September 11, 1974
- British Columbia Forest Service, "Comparative Value Timber Pricing," September 15, 1987
- Memorandum to I.T. Cameron, Chief Forester from E. Knight, Forester re: Timber Licence Royalties, June 18,1973
- Correspondence from J.S. Stokes, Deputy Minister, 1974-1976; includes correspondence, memorandum, newspaper clippings, cabinet submissions
- Correspondence from President Ronald Reagan to Senator Bob Packwood, May 8, 1986
- Memorandum from T.M. Apsey, Deputy Minister, October 1, 1981
- Canada – U.S.A. Trade M.O.U. Correspondence, 1986
- BC News Release re: Timber Royalties, 1995
- Correspondence from Overton W. Price to H.R. MacMillan, October 3, 1913; includes copy of original letter and transcript
- Correspondence from Overton W. Price to H.R. MacMillan, October 7, 1913
- Briefing Notes for Hon. F.D. Wilson, Minister of Forests re: Law Suits Over Timber Licences and Royalty (March 29, 2001)
- BC News Release re: Major Shift in Forest Policy for British Columbia (September 15, 1987)
Fonds consists of photographs, scrapbooks of newspaper clippings and memorabilia, correspondence, reports and other textual material. The photographs relate to Mr. Williston’s life from childhood to the late 1990s, the scrapbooks document Mr. Williston’s years in political office, and the textual materials relate to both Mr. Williston’s public life and private interests.
Zonder titelPhotograph features Campagnolo seated in Lieutenant Governor regalia, large landscape hanging on wall in background. Carved artwork can be seen on table against wall.
Originally accompanied by card paper embossed with the official Lieutenant Governor crest. Photographer’s stamp on verso reads: "Destrube Photography, 604 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C., V8W 1K9, (250) 384-4511, FAX380-6473”.
The Lieutenant Governor stands in a room with furniture and floral arrangements, large landscape hanging on wall in background.
Image depicts Prince George City Hall. Map coordinates 53°54'46.3"N 122°44'41.9"W
Large landscape hangs on wall in background and carved artwork can be seen on table against wall.
Photograph depicts a mayoral portrait of John Backhouse.
Iska sits on horse led by Ward, autumn trees in background.
File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to Prince George's historical population and census data. Includes: "British Columbia Archives research guide" a printed document (2002); "Prince George Historical Population data" by Kent Sedgwick (Oct. 1991); and a "Historical record of subdivisions" typescript chart depicting historical development in the Hart in Prince George (Nov. 1976).
The Geoffrey R. Weller fonds primarily comprises material involved in research toward and the publication of Geoffrey Weller’s scholarly works as well as records from Weller’s research for government contracts and community service positions. The fonds also comprises records from Weller’s teaching activities at UNBC and other universities. The records are divided into six series, which primarily reflect Weller’s activities conducting research, presenting and publishing scholarly work, and teaching courses at academic institutions. The series are: Research, Scholarly Works, Instruction, Academic Appointments, Honors and Awards, and Personal Records.
Series 1: Research contains material gathered and created by Weller in the course of his research for scholarly works, government contracts, and community service positions. These activities often overlap in dates and area of research interest. Weller’s research material is further broken down into 12 subseries by research project or set of interconnected projects from a similar time period: Subseries 1: Canadian Labor Relations, Subseries 2: Health Policy in Canada and Other Countries, Subseries 3: Local and Provincial Government in Northern Canada, Subseries 4: Water Politics and Environmental Issues in the Great Lakes Region, Subseries 5: Health Policy in South Africa, Subseries 6: Health Care in Ontario and the Circumpolar North, Subseries 7: Circumpolar Universities and Development in Circumpolar Regions, Subseries 8: Ontario Politics, Subseries 9: Circumpolar Foreign Policy, Subseries 10: Health Policy, Subseries 11: Government and Economic Development in the Circumpolar North, and Subseries 12: Intelligence.
Series 2: Scholarly Works provides copies and drafts of works written or coauthored by Weller and related material involved in the work’s publication or presentation at conferences. The series is broken in to seven subseries: Subseries 1: Articles and Chapters, Subseries 2: Conference Papers, Subseries 3: Book Reviews, Subseries 4: Talks and Lectures, Subseries 5: Publications, Subseries 6: Doctoral Dissertation, and Subseries 7: Other Publications. The Publications subseries refers to articles for chapters by Weller in the journal or book in which they were published.
Series 3: Instruction consists of 15 subseries encompassing lecture notes, syllabi, reading lists, and other material from courses taught by Weller at Bishop’s University, Lakehead University, and UNBC. Courses taught at Bishops University comprise subseries Comparative Politics and History of Political Ideas. Courses taught at Lakehead University comprise subseries Public Administration, Canadian Public Administration, Ontario Politics and Canadian Provincial Politics, Modern Political Theory, Local Government, Canadian Government and Politics, and Politics in the Canadian North. Weller’s UNBC courses comprise subseries Politics in the Canadian North (taught at both Lakehead University and UNBC), The European Union, Social and Health Policy and Administration, Redefining Security, Contemporary Australia and New Zealand, and Canada and the World. The series also includes a Course General subseries, which consists of files containing material from multiple different courses.
Series 4: Academic Appointments consists of records from Weller’s activities obtaining academic appointments and completing his responsibilities within these appointments, including collaborating with other universities worldwide. The series is broken down into three subseries: Subseries 1: Appointments and Reviews, Subseries 2: Curriculum Vitae, and Subseries 3: International Collaborations.
Series 5: Awards and Honors consists of plaques Weller was awarded at Lakehead University and records related to the honorary doctorate Weller received from the University of Lapland.
Series 6: Personal Records, the last series, contains records not involved in Weller’s research or academic positions. These include Weller’s day planners and journals, as well as programs from his memorial service.
Zonder titelThe Lieutenant Governor speaks to Her Majesty The Queen while Prince Philip, the Royals’ bodyguard and her Honourary Aide de Camp look on. Vehicles and large building visible in background.
Typed message on front reads: “Happy Birthday Your Honour, You have a way of making each person you come in contact with feel so special, so we all want to wish you the happiest birthday year ever. Staff of Government House, October 18, 2002.” Signed by the staff of Government House.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “The Rock - I spent 6 years creating 6 gardens surrounding”.
Stone wall runs in background. Photograph taken at Terrace Gardens, Government House, Victoria, BC. See item 2009.6.1.658 for similar image.
Photograph taken at Government House in Victoria, B.C.
Stone wall runs in background. Photograph was taken at Terrace Gardens, Government House, Victoria, B.C. See item 2009.6.1.660 for similar image.
Photograph taken at Terrace Gardens, Victoria, B.C.
Balcony overlooks Terrace Gardens in Victoria, B.C.
Photograph features Terrace Gardens.
Photograph taken at Terrace Gardens.
Road and lampstands in foreground, Government House in background.
The group stands on the sidewalk of a residential street. Photograph believed to have been taken at the Countess Aline Dobrzensky's Garden Party.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “June 04”.
Photograph taken at the United Nations Day Ceremonies in Esquimalt, B.C. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "KEN IRVINE, TOM GREEN".
Handwritten notation accompanying print reads: “Terraces Gardens (I created 6 one for each of you) small”.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to city infrastructure in Prince George, including mterial on natural gas, garbage, and City of Prince George public utilities decisions. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Political agendas in the summer of 1944" (Oct. 2004); "Residents sought improved services"; "'Garbage City' saw the light" (June 2000); and "City Will Have More Cement Walks Under Council's New Policy," (13 July 1944). File also includes: "Surrender to the terms of Inland Natural Gas" typed document from the Mayor and Aldermen of The City of Prince George (9 Oct. 1958); and "Hello, operator" clipped article about Prince George's early telephone operators from the Prince George Free Press newspaper (31 Mar. 2002).
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to municipal water towers in Prince George. File predominantly consists of printed photos of water towers from the Exploration Place Museum database and photocopied newspaper articles about water towers.
Tables stand under elaborate tent pavilion.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “June 04 Dobrzensky Garden Party”.
Aline’s son Dominic Dobrzensky stands in uniform in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “June 04”.
Campagnolo stands at portable podium next to large speaker and an unidentified aide-de-camp. Photograph was taken at Terrace Gardens, Government House, Victoria, B.C.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Goodbye to Friends of Govt House Garden Society”.
Photograph was taken at Government House in Victoria, B.C.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Moving Rocks on the Terraces”.
Photograph was taken at Government House in Victoria, B.C.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Govt House, Working on Terrace Garden, Nov 2004".
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the North Coast Land Company, Russel Walker, and Rattenbury Lands. The North Coast Land Company owned and sold many plots of land alongside the developing Pacific Great Eastern Railway line in Fort George and Prince George. The company had an office on George Street. Russel Walker was a sales agent and manager of the North Coast Land Company in Fort George and Prince George, Walker had also become the publisher and editor of the Fort George Herald newspaper. Russel Walker worked in Prince George between 1910 and 1916. Rattenbury Lands was a company that held and sold land in the Prince George area during the 1910s and 1920s, as they had taken over most of the land from The North Coast Land Company. File primarily consists of photocopied newspaper clippings, including articles and advertisements for the North Coast Land Company.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to British Columbia historical bibliographies and reference material. Includes: "Rural British Columbia: A Bibliography of Social and Economic Research" typescript document compiled by Dean S. Goard (1967); "Photo chronicler of B.C. a century ago" clipped article from Canadian Photography magazine (Feb. 1977); and "A Guide to British Columbia Stop of Interest Plaques" pamphlet by the Parks Branch of British Columbia (1969).
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to public libraries in Prince George. File consists of material about the various public libraries established in Prince George, including Prince George Public Library on Canada Games Way, as well as the earliest public library in Prince George at the First Presbyterian Church. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; a faxed document from Joan Jarman at the Prince George Public Library to Kent Sedgwick (5 Jan. 2001); and "Library plans" faxed letter from Kent Sedgwick to Joan Jarman (8 Jan. 2001).
Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.
Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.
Front of engine reads "BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA". Building and construction area visible in background.
Handwritten notation affixed to verso reads: “Stikine Canyon Sept 2006”.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to contemporary and historical land surveying in British Columbia, includes material on Hunter Joseph who surveyed Quesnel to Salmon River in 1874; F.P. Burden and the surveying of the Cariboo District; and Mr. J.D. Pemberton, the colonial surveyor in 1851. File primarily consists of Kent Sedgwick's handwritten notes on land surveying in British Columbia and printed search results for the College of New Caledonia and BC Archives on land surveying. Includes: "Owning land: what you should know" pamphlet published by The Canadian Council of Land Surveyors (2004) and "Survey Systems in BC" email chain between Kent Sedgwick and John Whittaker, a B.C. Land Surveyor, discussing past land survey systems and surveyed areas in British Columbia (6 Oct. 2009).