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Reclamation Project
2000.1.1.3.27 · Bestanddeel · 1971 - 1975
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Reclamation is the process of recovering disturbed land to its former state or other productive uses. This collection of photographs depicts men at work instituting a project on the control of erosion and to restore the mined areas to a condition in keeping with the environmental standards.

2001.8.2.2.018 · Bestanddeel · 1981
Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

File consists of a paper titled "Recent Trends in Health Care in the Canadian North" presented by Weller at the 1981 Association for Canadian Studies in the United States conference. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 18 listed in Weller's CV.

2003.4.4.4.33 · Bestanddeel · May 1987
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of rebuttals to Shirvell's expert report entitled "Modelling of Fish Habitat in the Nechako River". Includes Donald W. Chapman's report entitled "Modelling of Fish Habitat in the Nechako River: A Rebuttal to a Report by C.S. Shirvell by D.W. Chapman". Also includes A. Clyde Mitchell and Bruce W. Jenkin's report entitled "A Rebuttal of the Expert Report by C.S. Shirvell Entitled 'Modelling of Fish Habitat in the Nechako River".

Rayner-Canham files
2002.14.4.36 · Bestanddeel · 2001-2008
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of drafts of chapters of each of the chapters of "Creating Complicated Lives: Women and Science at English-Canadian Universities, 1880-1980" as well as drafts of the epilogue, prologue, acknowledgements, table of contents and title page sections of the book; interview transcripts, transcript analyses and conference proceedings created for "Re-explorations: new perspectives on gender, environment and the transfer of knowledge in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia"; a list of Ainley's publications; edited articles on Catharine Parr Traill; correspondence to the University of British Columbia Press; a curriculum vitae; and drafts of other articles by Ainley.

2003.4.4.2.17 · Bestanddeel · 1985-1986
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of raw data from Nechako River studies. Includes copies of water quality data from the Nechako River gathered between 1966 and 1974 and stored in NAQUADAT. Also includes original raw data gathered from 1985-1986 studies on the Nechako River.

2001.8.2.2.023 · Bestanddeel · 1982
Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

File consists of a paper titled "Provincial Ministries of Northern Affairs: A Comparative Analysis" presented by Weller at the International Symposium on the Dynamics of Boreal Forest Ecosystems. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 23 listed in Weller's CV.

1996.7.1.06 · Bestanddeel · 1993-1994
Part of BCUC Kemano Completion Project Review Collection

File consists of outgoing correspondence from BCUC (and others) to the province of British Columbia as well as incoming correspondence to BCUC from the province. Also includes a "Summary of Alcan's Proposed Kemano Completion Flow Regime" and a copy of Slaney et al's "Habitat Capability Analysis of the Nechako River for Rainbow Trout and Char and the Effects of Various Flow Regimes".

2001.8.2.2.081 · Bestanddeel · 1993
Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

File consists of a conference paper by Weller and Pranlal Manga titled "Protecting Medicare in Canada." Also contains notes from the inside of the original folder photocopied by the archivist. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 81 listed in Weller's CV.

2002.14.4.16 · Bestanddeel · 2000-2001
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of the components for Ainley's Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grant, "Re-Explorations: Science and Environment in 19th and 20th Century Canada and Australia" and conference proceedings from presentations of her research; a book chapter, entitled, "Gendered Careers: Women Science Educators at Anglo-Canadian Universities, 1920-1980"; Ainley's article, "Re-centering women in the landscape: A post-colonial feminist historian looks at gender, science and the environment in Canada"; and correspondence about edits for a publication.

2012.13.2.21.01 · Bestanddeel · 1983-1991
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of records created or collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to various community projects associated with river parks. Example projects included in the file are a proposed Carrier village at Hudson Bay Slough, a Cottonwood Island park, proposed commercial boat tours on the Nechako and Fraser River, and the Quesnel Paddlewheel Park. Includes a project proposal document by the Fort George Band entitled "Establishing a Permanent Carrier Village in Prince George" (1990); a 1991 meeting package of the Nechako and Fraser River Valleys Committee (regarding the Cottonwood Island property and development of the Heritage River Trails System); a 1991 memorandum entitled "Prince George River Runners - Proposed commercial boat tours on the Nechako and Fraser River"; a 1983 "Submission to Rivers Committee Public Hearings by Heritage Advisory Committee, City of Prince George" describing the various river-adjacent heritage sites in Prince George; and documentation from the Quesnel Paddlewheel Association.

2012.13.2.11.10 · Bestanddeel · 1983
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Prince George Rivers Committee. Includes: "Report of the Rivers Committee" spiral bound typescript reports submitted to City Council of the City of Prince George (26 Sept. 1983) and "Submission to Rivers Committee by Heritage Advisory Committee" typescript document by Kent Sedgwick (Apr. 1983).

Prince George rivers
2012.13.2.14.22 · Bestanddeel · 1980-1991, 2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to rivers in Prince George. Includes: "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a park reserve" typescript document by the New Caledonia Institute of Environmental Studies [ca. 1980]; "Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Government Services" typescript letter from John McMurdo to Graham Farstad (15 Dec. 1982); "Rip-rap for Goat Island" typescript letter from Kent Sedgwick to Ernie Obst (23 Oct. 1986); "Ted Williams' river tour notes" typescript document by Ted Williams (June 1991); and "RE: Moffat A.L.R Exclusion and Archaeological Site F1Rq 2" typescript letter from Steve Acheson to Daniel Guerrette (11 May 1982).

Prince George climate
2012.13.2.11.08 · Bestanddeel · 1984-2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to climate in Prince George. Includes: "Annual meteorology summary Prince George, B.C". document from Environment Canada (1989).

2003.4.4.4.49 · Bestanddeel · 1987
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of press conference and newscast transcripts. Includes copies of "Media Roundup" (a DFO Communications Branch release that provided newscast transcripts relating to DFO activities) and transcripts from press conferences and other media events and releases concerning the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, particularly the 1987 settlement agreement with Alcan.

Press clippings, 1993-1994
2003.4.4.1.71 · Bestanddeel · 1993-1994
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles from various British Columbia newspapers, newsletters and magazines. Includes a clipping with a picture of Cole Shirvell alongside an article entitled "Government Muzzled Fisheries Research Scientists"; an issue of CompMech News (vol. 1, no. 6); clippings from the Vancouver Sun, Prince George Citizen, and Times Colonist, among other newspapers; a copy of a British Columbia Report article on Kemano; an issue of the Rivers Defense Coalition newsletter (vol. 1 no. 4, Aug. 1994); informational pamphlets from Cheslatta Band regarding Kemano; a full issue of The Georgia Straight (vol. 27 no. 1335, July 23-30, 1993); and a page from a May 1994 Gabriola Sounder.

Press clippings, 1990-1992
2003.4.4.1.70 · Bestanddeel · 1990-1992
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of photocopies of newspaper clippings and articles from various British Columbia newspapers, newsletters and magazines from 1990 to 1992. Includes a clippings of a magazine advertisement for Alcan and copies of articles from the Vancouver Sun, among other newspapers, regarding the Alcan Nechako controversy.

Press clippings, 1988-1989
2003.4.4.1.69 · Bestanddeel · 1988-1989
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of photocopies of newspaper clippings and articles from various British Columbia newspapers, newsletters and magazines from 1988 and 1989. Includes articles regarding effects of the 1987 Settlement Agreement between Alcan and the government.

Press clippings, 1987
2003.4.4.1.68 · Bestanddeel · 1987
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of photocopies of newspaper clippings, news releases, and articles from various British Columbia newspapers, newsletters and magazines from 1987. Includes articles regarding the 1987 Settlement Agreement between Alcan and the government.

Press clippings, 1980-1984
2003.4.4.1.67 · Bestanddeel · 1980-1984
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles from various British Columbia newspapers, newsletters and magazines. Includes an original "Salmonid Enhancement Newsletter" (vol. 5 no. 3, 1980); a copy of the Telka Foundation Newsletter (vol. 6 no. 1, 1983); clippings from the Prince Rupert Daily News, among others; and handwritten notes.

Press clippings
2003.4.3.135 · Bestanddeel · 1992-1997
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of press clippings from a variety of British Columbia newspapers, magazines, newsletters and bulletins reporting on the Alcan Kemano Completion Project. Includes articles from the Time-Columnist, The Fisherman, the Prince George Citizen, the Comox District Free Press, B.C. Wildlife Federation's Outdoor Edge, the Vancouver Sun (including columns by Stephen Hume), Nanaimo News Bulletin, the Province, Regional News, the Toronto Star, Nanaimo Times, New Westminster Now, the Georgia Straight, and The Watershed, among others.

2001.8.2.2.017 · Bestanddeel · 1981
Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

File consists of two copies with different annotations of a paper titled "Politics and the Police: The Case of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police" presented by Weller at the 1981 Political Studies Association of the United Kingdom conference. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 17 listed in Weller's CV.

2001.8.2.2.032 · Bestanddeel · 1985
Part of Geoffrey R. Weller fonds

File consists of a paper titled "Political Disaffection in the Canadian Provincial North" presented by Weller at the 1985 British Association for Canadian Studies. This file was originally numbered to correspond with conference paper number 32 listed in Weller's CV.

Plantsite
2000.1.1.3.18 · Bestanddeel · 1953 - 1989
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This file contains operations at the plantsite:
Below is synopsis of the item level descriptions (see each item for further description)

  • locations depicted at Plantsite: mill building, dry rock storage building, tailings pile, gravel pit, power house, and office.
  • delivery and installation of a Caterpillar engine, welding repairs underway on a Rustin Diesel Engine in the power house, staff portrait taken by the main office building, and fibre testing
    Not done to item level but integrated into subseries file:
  • Photographic negatives included depict milling and packaging machinery in the mill building.
  • 93 slides depicting various activities and equipment at the plantsite including: dry rock storage, screens, collectors, loading trucks, bagging, pallets, tailing pile, lab work by engineers, lab equipment, fibre testing, and fibre samples.
  • photographs of conveyor foundations, tailings equipment, Grizzly truck, containers from site mechanical inspection, and portable crushing plant in June 1991.
  • photos of fibre samples from lab - on display
  • collection of photos of 1970 Mill modification Program of April 1978
  • collection of photos from 1961 and 1962 of plantsite lab and asbestos samples. file labeled "Suter - Webb VU Graph Analysis" and "Suter - Webb and Turner Comb Analysis"
  • Pressure Packer modification photos done by Chapman Industries in 1986
  • Powerhouse equipment from 1979
  • additional 43 slides of inside the mill in June 1978. Slides were used at a board meeting.
  • negatives of inside of mill
  • A photo album of 162 photographs depicting various operations at the plantsite including: drill dust collector, outdoor surroundings, conveyors, and the mine site. (album was originally labelled "Cassiar Plantsite).
2003.4.4.2.14 · Bestanddeel · 1986
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of handwritten notes for DFO studies on the Nechako River, work plans for the 1986-1987 studies, a list of private consultants with IFG training, a 'Statement of Work' for surveys on the Nechako River between Cheslatta Falls and Vanderhoof, and a memorandum regarding the "Survey Contract for the Nechako River 1986".