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File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Sandra Trolian. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and two copies.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Myra and Glen Hooker. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Jim and Dianne Humphreys. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Milly Saville. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and two copies.

File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with James Lorne McConaghy.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with James Lorne McConaghy. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and two copies.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Joe Rositano. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Frank and Carmen Vassallo. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Ken Sasaki. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and three copies.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Ruth Cunningham, Lillian Coulling, and Evelyn Rebman. Includes two original recorded audio cassettes and two copies.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Kate Anderson and May Romanin. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and three copies.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Joe Rositano. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Alice Sanregret. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Carl Strom. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.

File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Lea Gobbi and Kate Anderson.

Series consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, pamphlets, newsletters, advertisements, contracts, notebooks, audiocassettes of oral interviews and readings, transcripts, book launch announcements, front cover mock-ups, edited drafts, manuscripts, fact sheets, poems, catalogues, bookmarks, skits, conference events programme, poster, grant applications and related correspondence, a wooden placard, handwritten notes, book reviews, inquest reports, background material, VHS recordings of classroom talks given by Bridget Moran, Mary John and Justa Monk re: her publications, and ephemera. This series contains material from all five of her publications:

1. (1988) Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
2. (1990) Judgment at Stoney Creek. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press
3. (1992) A Little Rebellion. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
4. (1994) Justa: A First Nations Leader. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
5. (1996) Prince George Remembered. Prince George, British Columbia: Moran Publishing.
   This series also consists of, but is not limited to, a number of unpublished manuscripts and drafts and/or writing contest submissions also written by Bridget Moran, such as:
   • "Mary and Me" (ca. 1998)
   • "Where Winds Come Sweet" (ca. 1981)
   • "The Horizontal Land" (ca. 1992)
   • "The Summer of '81"
   • "The Relief Cheque" (ca. 1998)
   • "The Case of the Box of Matches" (ca. 1987)
   • "Unholy Deadlock" (ca. 1990)
   • "The Numbers Game"
   • "Reflections on Theme" (ca. 1967)
   • "Come Hell or High Water" (ca. 1976)
   • "Man Alive"
   • "The Deadbeat Mystique"
   • "Hell on Wheels"
   • "Backstairs at the Palace"
   • "James MacCallum" (ca. 1984)
   • "Hushaby, Baby" (ca. 1981)
   • "The Decline and Fall of Mr. Sullivan"
   • "Case History of a Gadfly"
   • "Welfare and the Good Life"
   • "Childhood Memories" (ca. 1976)
   • "The Three Musketeers" (ca. 1974-75)
   • "A Child's Christmas in Saskatchewan" (ca. 1979)
   • "Diary of Success Homecoming"
   • "My Old Flame" (ca. 1992)
   • "O Ye Dry Bones" (ca. 1996)
   • "Supper, Little Children" (ca. 1983).

File consists of an electronic oral history transcript documenting the life of Ella Melvira Stephens from approximately 1911 - 1999. Interview conducted in spring of 1999 by an unidentified UNBC student.

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:

• 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.

File consists of Bertha Wood's weekly planner, which contains private notes on day-to-day activities and events, daily temperature logs, health updates, and daily moods.

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.

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 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:

• 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.

This fonds illustrates Bridget Moran’s careers as a writer, a social worker and a social activist primarily within the Prince George region of British Columbia. This fonds also contains records pertaining to her personal relationships with family and friends and her receipt of various honours and awards.

Types of records reflective of her career as a writer include: published articles and unpublished manuscripts, drafts and front cover mock-ups, correspondence with editors from Arsenal Pulp Press, grant applications, notebooks, background material, writer’s workshop invitations and overviews, photographs, oral history interviews and transcripts, and VHS recordings of classroom talks given by Bridget Moran, Mary John and Justa Monk re: her publications.

Types of records reflective of her career as a social worker and social activist include: annual reports, work journals, correspondence and published newspaper articles re: social policy, photographs, and general background material. Correspondence, photographs and newspaper clippings highlight her personal relationships, while her receipt of honours and awards is demonstrated through copies of letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, photographs, VHS recordings of award ceremonies, event itineraries, congratulatory correspondence, and invitations.

The Bridget Moran fonds has been divided into the following four series:

1. Published and Unpublished Materials
2. Career Related Materials
3. Personal Papers and Correspondence
4. Honours and Awards.

File consists of family photographs of Bertha Schenk (Wood) and her husband, James Wood.

File consists of social correspondence consisting of letters, postcards, wedding and party invitations, newspaper clippings, and map brochures.

File consists of Bertha Wood's personal notes on private day-to-day activities and events, household and personal purchases, medical information, and daily moods.

File consists of Bertha Wood's medical journal, which contains information about doctors appointments and medication, doctor updates and new prescriptions, and logs of daily side effects and ailments.

File consists of medical receipts, eyewear prescriptions, pharmacy receipts, eye surgery details, and mental health awareness letters.

File consists of a calendar dated to 1998 filled with Bertha Wood's notes and events throughout the year.