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.
Item is a photograph of Ray Williston and other cabinet ministers paddling a birch bark canoe in the grass during BC Centennial celebrations in Prince George.
Originally mounted on poster with photographs 115.1, 115.2, 115.3.
Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret arriving by Canadian Air Forces jet at Prince George. Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross is walking beside the Princess.
Originally mounted on a poster with photographs 115, 115.2, 115.3.
Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret with Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross and Mr. Williston taken on July 17, 1958 after disembarking in Prince George from a Canadian Forces plane.
Subseries consists of lecture notes and other course material from courses Weller taught early in his career as well as material from Weller’s own education in the area of comparative politics. More specifically, some files contain material from a courses taught by Weller at Bishop’s University “Politics in Britain and France” and “The Theory and Practice of Communism.” The dates of the material suggest that the files were also used for courses at Lakehead University.
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.
Weller, Geoffrey R.Series consist of material gathered or created by Weller in his research for scholarly work, government contracts, and community service involvement.
Item is a photograph of Dennis Kennedy of BC Hydro, Gordon McNabb head of the federal engineering advisory team, and Gordon Kidd of the BC Water Resources Branch.
Series consists of primarily records related to Weller’s involvement on a Federal Task Force on Labor Relations in 1967 and a research project titled "Trade Unions and Political Change in the Province of Quebec 1921-1972.” The material includes drafts, notes, correspondence, publications by other authors, various documents produced for the Task Force, the memorandum of agreement for Weller’s work on the Task Force, and other items related to researching and obtaining research material.
Item is a photograph of the B.C. Electric Board taken the day after the company’s take over by the Social Credit government on August 1, 1961. Pictured from the left are: Bill Means, former Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross, Einar Gunderson, board secretary W. Goth, Gordon Shrum, Mr. Williston, Hydro lawyer Arthur Fouks and John Dunsmuir.
File contains photographs depicting superintendents accepting safety awards on behalf of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation ltd, and BCIT Scholarship Winners.
Item is a photograph of the Queen with Ray Williston walking behind. Location and exact date are unknown.
Item is a photograph of the signing of the protocol agreements with reference to the Columbia River Treaty at the White House on January 22, 1964. Seated from the left seated are: Paul Martin, Sr., Lester B. Pearson and Lyndon Johnson. Mr. Williston is on the extreme right at the edge of the picture.
Item is a photograph of the exchange of notes during the signing of the protocol and power sale agreements with reference to the Columbia River Treaty on January 22, 1964. Seated from the left are: Paul Martin, Sr., Lester B. Pearson, Lyndon Johnson and Dean Rusk. Mr. Williston is behind and to the right of President Johnson.
Item is a photograph of the signing of the protocol agreements with reference to the Columbia River Treaty at the White House on January 22, 1964. Seated from the left are: Paul Martin, Sr., Lester B. Pearson, Lyndon Johnson and Dean Rusk. Mr. Williston is in the second row on the right.
Item is a photograph of the exchange of notes during the signing of the protocol and power sale agreements with reference to the Columbia River Treaty on January 22, 1964. Seated from the left are: Paul Martin, Sr., Lester B. Pearson, Lyndon Johnson and Dean Rusk. Mr. Williston is behind and to the right of President Johnson.
File consists of notes, reproductions, and clippings relating to the cemetery in Prince George. Includes: "Landscape of the Past: A brief history of the Prince George municipal cemetery" photocopied essay by Gary McKivett (1999); "RE: SFG cemetery" printed email from Robin and Barbara Fairservice to Kent Sedgwick (8 July 2008); "City of Prince George Memorandum" typescript document from the Heritage Advisory Committee (14 Mar. 1991); "The Prince George Family History Society" brochure (1991); and "City of Prince George by-law no.732" reproduction of a typescript document (Dec. 1953). Also includes "Plan of subdivision of part of Lot 925" a map reproduction depicting the lots beside the Fraser River and the original cemetery (1910).
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 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.
Item is a photograph of members of the Legislative Bowling Team, from left, Minister of Recreation Earl Westwood, Ray Williston Minister of Lands and Forests and Ken Kiernan.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston seated at his desk in his office in Victoria.
File consists of correspondence, information for graduate students from McGill University, Weller's ID card for McGill University, and a newspaper clipping.
Subseries consists of material related to Weller's doctoral dissertation at McGill University, including versions of his proposal, chapters, outtakes, correspondence with his committee and notes pertaining to interview contacts and creating a questionnaire.
Subseries consists of publications written or coauthored by Weller not encompassed by the other subseries, including reviews of articles, letters to the editor, and a research report.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston presenting Mr. Paget, retiring Deputy Minister of Water Resources, with a certificate for meritorious service.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston and Arthur Paget, former Deputy Minister of Water Resources, admiring Mr. Paget’s retirement gift.
Item is a photograph of retiring Water Resources Deputy Minister Arthur Paget congratulating incoming Deputy Minister Walter Rauvsep while Mr. Williston looks on.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston presenting Arthur Paget, former Deputy Minister of Water Resources, with a gift on the occasion of Mr. Paget’s retirement.
File consists of a paper by Weller titled "Health and the Policy Process in Canada."
Item consists of transcript of interview with former Provincial Deputy Minister Mike Apsey conducted by Bob Harkins at Prince George Radio Station, CJCI regarding the Forest Act.
Harkins, BobSubseries includes research material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to the incorporation of the City of Prince George. Topics include the naming of the City of Prince George, city boundaries, the city amalgamation with Fort George and South Fort George, city census records, and mayors of Prince George.
File consists of a photocopied newspaper clipping (1934) and a newspaper article transcription (1930) regarding the economic depression in Prince George and northern BC in the 1930s.
Item is a photograph of Ray Williston with Prince Takamatsu at the Japanese Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 26, 1970.
File consists of material relating to Thomas Dufferin Pattullo who was a politician, businessman, public servant, and premier of BC in 1933. Materials include a reproduction of Bill Russell's book "Thomas Dufferin Pattullo", and reproductions of journal articles.
Item consists of transcript and tape summary of recorded interview with Gordon Wood, pharmacist, businessman and sports enthusiast who lived in Prince George c.1920s-c.1970s. He discusses various events that impacted Prince George including the Great Depression of the 1930s and set up of relief camps; the set up of army camps during World War II. He also discusses local politicians, his drugstore business and community members.
Harkins, BobCartoon by Roy Peterson, printed above image: "THE PETERSON PORTFOLIO".
Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston (Minister of Lands, Forests & water Resources), Pat Jordan (Minister without Portfolio), Prince George Mayor Harold Moffat, Grace McCarthy (Minister without Portfolio) and Premier W.A.C. Bennett.
Collection consists of 30 audio cassettes containing 46 interviews conducted primarily by radio & TV broadcaster Bob Harkins with local personalities. Most recordings were conducted at CJCI Studios, Prince George. The station was launched in 1970 by Central Interior Radio, broadcasting on 620 AM. In 1983, Central Interior also launched CIBC-FM in the city. Central Interior Radio was acquired by the Vista Broadcast Group in 2005.
Harkins, BobItem consists of transcript of interview with Bruce Douglas conducted by Bob Harkins at Prince George Radio Station, CJCI regarding his career in early railways in Prince George region and memories of the sawmills in Giscome area..
Harkins, BobItem is a photograph of Mr. Williston and Premier W.A.C. Bennet with two other gentlemen at the official opening of the provincial Government Building in Williams Lake.
File consists of correspondence relating to Weller's doctoral dissertation. The correspondence pertains to extending the deadline, planning, and revisions. The file also includes a report of standing from McGill University showing Weller's dissertation incomplete, outlines of chapters, Weller's CV, and other related material.
File consists of correspondence to and from Weller regarding his doctoral language exams at McGill University.
Item is a photograph of a cake in honour of the Social Credit Party on July 31, 1971.
Item consists of transcript of recorded interview with Nellie Oliver Runnalls who discusses her early family life in Victoria and Delta, BC and memories of her father's political career; her father was former BC premier John Oliver. Runnalls also discusses her life in Prince George, as wife of Reverend F.E. Runnals
File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to discussions of downtown Prince George development. Includes: "Core plans: 'Right location, wrong design'" in the Prince George Citizen newspaper (Feb. 1982) and "Historical continuity and the proposed town centre" brief submitted to City Council by Heritage Advisory Committee (July 1981).
File consists of Weller's review of the book by James Johnston, "The Party's Over", which appeared in L.U.R. Vol. V, No. 2 (Fall 1972), pp 143-144. This file was originally numbered to correspond with book review number 1 listed in Weller's CV.
File consists of handwritten notes, unfilled forms, and information for McGill University Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. Headings in the notes are titled: "Check List," "Chapters previously submitted which have been dropped from the thesis or incorporated into new chapters," and "publications and papers based on research for dissertation."
Subseries consists primarily of copies of Weller's reviews of books or articles. Files include correspondence over the course of the review process and notes or annotations with Weller's comments. An earlier file contains letters to the editor written by Weller. The files in this subseries were originally numbered to correspond with thebook reviews listed in Weller's CV.
File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the revitalization of downtown Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Downtown improvement plan unveiled" (June 2006); "Attracting money into downtown" (June 2006); "Architects urge 'sensitive' downtown approach" (Jan. 1982); "The Downtown Question" (Oct. 1994); "Shopping malls now serve as community centres" (Apr. 1982); and "Shopping malls destroy city centres" (Mar. 1982). Also includes "Prince George city core" written by Kent Sedgwick (May 1972); "Downtown Prince George: Land and building values" report from the City of Prince George (Feb. 1979); and "The city of Prince George proposed town centre" booklet from the City of Prince George (Oct. 1980); and a poster entitled "Smart growth on the ground".
This Political Papers series illustrates the Hon. Iona Campagnolo's political career as Member of Parliament for Skeena and Minister of State for Fitness and Amateur Sport. Types of records reflective of her political career include: speeches, correspondence, itineraries, memoranda, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, background material, photographs, and ephemera.