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File consists of 1 audiocassette of people interviewed by Bob Harkins. Side A consists of interviews on a number of topics. Bart Hollinger discusses energy alternatives; Kerri Stratton conductor of the New Caledonia Symphony; Betty Harrower discussing the United Way activities; August Dornbierer discussing history of the PG Fire Department, and Ken Bernsohn discussing his career as a freelance writer. Side B consists of interviews with Ron Thorsen discussing athletics at the College of New Caledonia, Kathrine Mathews of the Elder Citizens' Recreation Society, Bob Martin alderman on his upcoming campaign for mayor and Vic Litnosky also a mayoral candidate in the 1977 election.

File consists of 1 audiocassette of interview by Bob Harkins with rancher, author Harold 'Dude' Lavington who discusses the publication of his books and ranching life in Quesnel area.

File consists of 1 audiocassette of interview by Gil McCall of CIBC FM Radio with rancher and author Harold Dude Lavington who discusses ranching life and the publication of his books.

File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Walter Carlson.

File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Jack and Sarah Marsh.

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

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with the Groenvelds. Includes two original recorded audio cassettes.

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

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Luella and Ray Long. Includes two original recorded audio cassettes and four copies.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Jack and Sarah Marsh. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Mr. and Mrs. McNaughton. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and two copies.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Marilyn Wheeler. Includes two original recorded audio cassettes and two copies.

File consists of a copy of Gary Runka's resume prior to the creation of his consultancy business G. Gary Runka Land Sense Ltd.

File consists of G. Gary Runka's high school records.

File consists of a 1955 North Peace High School yearbook.

File consists of two Peace River District High School Curling Championship patches.

File consists of a 1953 North Peace High School yearbook.

File consists of G. Gary Runka's UBC academic records.

File consists of newspaper clippings of G. Gary Runka's participation in curling events.

File consists of Gary Runka's business and identification cards.

File consists of a 1957 North Peace High School yearbook.

File consists of G. Gary Runka's Cornell University academic records.

File consists of academic papers written by Gary Runka during his 1966-1967 Master of Science in Natural Resource Management and Land Use Planning at Cornell University, New York.

File consists of transcripts of speeches by W. Arthur Benson entitled "Demands for and of the Land" and "Land Information and its Relevance to Planning".

File consists of two original unbound volumes of the draft report "Carcross Valley - Marsh/Tagish Lakes - Atlin Road Land Management Planning Project" released September 1979 by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Government of the Yukon. Volume 1 consists of "Review Framework and Resource Data" and Volume 2 consists of "Resource Data Maps".

File includes original and photocopied copies of "GWAII HAANAS National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site Management Plan for the Terrestrial Area" plus Public Planning Program newsletters 1, 2, & 3 by the Archipelago Management Board for Government of Canada and Council of Haida Nation.

File is a Greenpeace presentation folder with a package of reports and ephemera about the Canadian Great Bear Rainforest.

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

• A draft report to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee from the Agriculture and Food Task Force
• Draft appendix material for "Land Requirements for 150 Head Cow/Calf Operations" in British Columbia (excerpted from unknown report)
• Handout for Agricultural Sciences 110 Lab Section discussion on "Rural/Urban Conflicts - Who is the Culprit?" (6 Feb. 1986)

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

• BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Fast Facts" pamphlet
• Fall 1997 issue of "Strengthening Farming", a periodical of the BC Provincial Agricultural Land Commission
• A photocopy of the "Census of Agriculture 1996 and Historical Comparisons - B.C. Summary" from the BC Ministry of Agriculture
• Material for the Agricultural Land Symposium: Food, Farms and the Future: A Symposium on Farm Classification, Taxation and Assessment and the Use of Farmland
• "Celebrating Agriculture in Greater Vancouver September 14 to October 15, 1997" pamphlet
• List of "Alternate Crops - Plantlist of Potentials for British Columbia" by Al Oliver (July 1996)
• "Farm Population" bulletin from the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission containing urban, rural, and farm population data

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

• GRVD bulletin on "Greater Vancouver's Agriculture"
• "Farm Fresh Products Guide 2000" published by the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association
• Informational newspaper for the International Bison Conference 2000 in Edmonton
• Winter 2000 issue of the "Growing Together: The Agriculture and Environment Connection" newsletter co-produced by various BC government bodies

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, the Sigma Tau Upsilon Honorary Agricultural Society Newsletter, Society for Range Management (SRM) "The Trail Boss News" Newsletter, and the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter. Also includes Gary Runka's 2002 record of professional development for BCIA membership and Gary Runka's response to the CCAA Continuing Professional Development Needs survey. Contains a CD-ROM with the "Proceedings of the Society for Range Management International Affairs Committee Symposium" of February 17, 2002 "Rangeland Professionals and Policy: Prospects for Effective Influence in the Developed and Developing Worlds".

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, SRM BC Chapter Newsletter, the Sigma Tau Upsilon Honorary Agricultural Society Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, and the "Examiner" newsletter of the Public Services Employees for Environmental Ethics. Also includes a report of the 57th annual meeting of the BCIA and Gary Runka's 2002-2003 professional development record submitted for CCAA membership.

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

• The British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) Cattle Loss Survey for 2010, 2011, and 2012
• "West Chilcotin Gardens" farm information
• "British Columbia Premises Identification (BCPID) Registration of Livestock and Poultry Premises"
• "BC Angus Association Breeder Directory 2010-2011" booklet
• "The Hereford Influence" Spring 2011 publication of the British Columbia Hereford Association
• "Growing Forward" newsletter
• "Guidelines for Dealing with Compromised Cattle, Sheep & Goats"
• "BC-Verified Beef Production Program Newsletter" issues produced by BCCA's BC-VBP Program
• 2009 Horse Council BC Equine Industry Study survey
• Issues of "CCIA News" newsletter of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
• "Canadian Johne's Disease Initiative - Beef Cattle" pamphlet
• "Agriculture Wildlife Program: Wildlife Damage to Standing Forage" pamphlet

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, and the Sigma Tau Upsilon Honorary Agricultural Society Newsletter. Includes letters from Moura Quayle, Dean of the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

• BC Forest Service pamphlet "Industrial / Agricultural Burning: General Guide to Responsible Burning"
• "Wildlife Damage Control in Agricultural Areas of British Columbia" pamphlet
• "Bird Netting - Catch the Profits : A Blueberry Production Factsheet" from the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food
• Spring 1999 issue of "Agriculture in the Classroom"
• An internet printout of the November 1998 "Agricultural Lease Review Report"
• Pamphlet for the "British Columbia Whole Farm Insurance Pilot Program (WFIP)"
• Photocopy of the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Strategic Plan 1997-1998"
• Printout of 11 June 1999 news article "Sawicki Calls for Stricter Food Safety Measures, Gets Promise of Labelling Legislation"
• Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) Grain Transportation Fact Sheet about grain freight rates
• Pamphlet for "The BCARA Organic Certification Program"

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

• "Rural Resource Guide for Beef Producers" pamphlet
• "BSE Surveillance Testing" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) communication regarding the 2004 Beef Industry Survey
• BCCA Newsletter issues
• BCCA information pamphlet "B.C. Wild Predator Loss Control & Compensation Program for Cattle
• Canadian Cattlemen's Association "BSE and the Beef Cattle Industry Strategy for Recovery" information releases Fall 2003 and Fall 2004
• "Fishing for Trouble" June 2003 column by Wendy Holm in Country Life in BC
• Issues of the "Growing Together" newsletter from the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia
• British Columbia Agri-Tourism information bulletin Fall/Winter 2002
• "BC Country Fairs 2003 Schedule" pamphlet
• "Growing Places: Classroom Ideas and Agriculture Resources for British Columbia Educators" Winter 2003 issue
• "BC Raspberries" pamphlet
• "2002-2003 Fraser Valley Farm Direct Marketing Association Farm Fresh Guide"
• "Discover Chilliwack's Agri-Tourism Attractions" pamphlet

File consists of selected mailings, minutes, and news releases. Includes British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) news releases and a Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) news release.

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

• Dan Wiebe's draft "Presentation to Agricultural Advisory Committee of the Township of Langley" (17 May 2001)
• "Northern Grass Seed Development" (Spring 2001)
• Email about Agri-Food Futures Fund
• "A History of Change: The Next Decade for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries" (9 May 2001)
• Winter 2001 issue of the "Growing Together: The Agriculture and Environment Connection" newsletter co-produced by various BC government bodies
• "Canada's Beef Industry Fast Facts"

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

• "Water Wise Plant Guide for this Area" pamphlet by Water Wise, a Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society Project
• "Producing Livestock for Meat in British Columbia: Regulations and Resources" pamphlet from the BC Food Processors Association (March 2008)
• Colour computer printout of "The British Columbia Agriculture Plan"
• "Enhanced Animal Health Protection from BSE: Requirements for Canadian Cattle Producers" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• "BC-Verified Beef Production Program Newsletter" issues produced by BCCA's BC-VBP Program
• "A Guide to Age Verification" pamphlet from the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
• "BSE Surveillance Testing" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) 2006 pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Cattle Industry Development Council (CIDC) newsletter
• "CCIA News" newsletter of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, periodicals, and pamphlets. Includes:

• "A Tribute to the BCFA British Columbia Federation of Agriculture 50th Anniversary 1936-1986" supplement to the December 1986 issue of Country Life in BC
• An invitation to participate in transforming and evolving the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at UBC, with an included 'Scenario Workbook'
• BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Fast Facts" pamphlet

File consists of selected periodicals, reports, and leaflets. Includes:

• "Archipelago" Spring 1998 newsletter issue of the Galiano Conservancy Association
• "Landmark" Winter 1997-1998 newsletter of the Land Conservancy of British Columbia
• "Certification of Consulting Agrologists Next Steps" report prepared for the Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association
• "The New Farmland Defense League" leaflet

File consists of correspondence, research material, and drafts regarding Runka's participation in the SFU Research Workshop on Environmental Ethics. Includes a copy of Runka's paper, "Response to Environmental Management as a Bargaining Process: For Better or Worse?".

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, the Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia Newsletter, the Fall 2007 Farm Folk City Folk Newsletter, and "Farmland & Wildlife" newsletter of the Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust. Includes conference and seminar materials related to the Mountain Pine Beetle.

File consists of selected professional development declarations and records submitted to the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) and the Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association (CCAA). Submission of these professional development records was required for ongoing membership with the associations. These records also provide a record of Gary Runka's ongoing professional involvement in the disciplines of resources management, environment and climate, land use and reclamation, agriculture, and soil science. Also includes a version of Gary Runka's resume circa 1998.

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, SRM BC Chapter Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, and the ReachOut newsletter of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. Also includes a November 2010 issue of "aq: The Magazine of Simon Fraser University" which includes a tribute to Warren Gill, Gary Runka's son-in-law.