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File contains photographs depicting individuals at Cassiar on strike in the winter time, marching down roads, holding picket signs, carrying small children who hold signs, and driving cars covered with strike slogans. Many of the signs read "U.S.W.A. LOCAL 6536" (United Steel Workers of America).

• Two photographs depict a man with a video recorder. Some photos feature plant buildings, two were taken at night. One photograph depicts a note that reads: "THERE WILL BE NO AFTERNOON SHIFT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5th 1970."
• Many photos depict areas in the mine showing snow impacts, fissures in the mountain, asbestos evidence and other environmental activity. The picket signs contain protests regarding contracts, safety, environment, and ethics.
• Handwritten annotation on original envelope containing photographs: "Pictures 1970 Strike."
• Integrated into file are fourteen photos from file marked "Mr. B. Pewsey" that depict an area where a large rock fell, measuring tape, and protest sign.

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.

Typed annotation on caption below photograph: "General Superintendent A.C. Beguin receiving 1965 Safety Award for Open Pits and Quarries in British Columbia from Mr. R.B. Bonar, Dept. of Mines and Petroleum Resources." Photograph depicts A.C. Beguin shaking hands with Mr. Bonar as he accepts a large plaque. Counter bar and curtains in background.

File contains photographs featuring members of the Board of Directors of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd., which was formed on the 17th of May, 1951. Cassiar's forerunner was a company named Conwest, formed in 1534, a consolidation of two companies owned by Fred Martin Connell and his brother W. Harold Connell. The first board of directors included the Connell brothers, George Armstrong, John E. Kennedy, Charles & Arthur Mortimer, and Charles Rainforth Elliot (chartered accountant and secretary-treasurer of Conwest & Cassiar). Directors depicted in this file include F.M Connell, Harold Connell, Charles Elliot, John E. Kennedy, George Armstrong, Ken A. Creery, John Drybrough, Tam Zimmermann, George Washington Smith (president of Bell Asbestos Mines), Nick Gritzuk, Jack Christian (general manager, president, and CEO). Other individuals depicted include Fred Murry, Andre Beguin, Plato Malozemoff from Newmont Mining (co-founder of Cassiar with F.M. Connell), Alfred Lloyd Penhale (founder and CEO of Asbestos Corporation of Canada Ltd.), C.B. Brown, Pierre Marcotte, Francis Parker Smith (brother of George Smith), Bill Oughtred, Bill Johnson, and a Mr. Janitsch. File also includes a portrait of an unidentified director of Cassiar from Turner and Newall in England, taken at the corporate club in Toronto. Group portraits were taken at the Cassiar Valley, the office building, "House 130," fishing outings, and at formal events in unidentified locations.

Photograph depicts group of 15 men posed in formal room. George Washington Smith (President of Bell Mines) sits in centre on left, shaking hands with Alfred Penhale. Bottom, left to right: Mr. Janitsch, Andrew Johnson, G.W. Smith, Alfred Penhale, unknown, Bill Johnson. Top, left to right: unknown, unknown, C.B. Brown, Pierre Marcotte, F.P. Smith, unknown, unknown, Bill Oughtred, Jack Christian.

Photograph depicts man in formal attire holding a cigar in front of ornamented fireplace. Believed to be a member of Cassiar's Board of Directors with the first name David, representing Turner & Newall (manufacturing business based in Manchester, U.K., later known as Turner Brothers Asbestos Company).

Film begins with recording of geese flying in sky as introduction. Then there is footage of community life in the general store, believed to be "Christensen's General Store," including a man lighting a pipe, children buying snacks and families buying groceries. Afterwards there is filming of the Anahim Stampede, depicting wild cow riding, bronco riding and the spectators.

The second portion of the film begins with the title slide "Caribou Return" and in consists of clips of ducks on a lake, scenery of trees and the lake, men packing up horses as they prepare for a journey into the high country. They travel as a pack train up into the mountains and eventually set up camp. There is footage of the men cooking, and also various shots of wildlife including a white grouse, herd of caribou, moose wandering through the snow, and a porcupine. The hunting party eventually kills a bull moose and there is footage of them examining the kill and loading the pack train with meat.

The third portion of the film begins with two young girls playing in a boat and then playing in a garden, and then a young boy pulling his sister in a wagon. There is a family barbeque and more footage of children playing and going fishing in a lack. The film ends with a recording of a grouse or pheasant in a bush.

Locations believed to be filmed in on this reel include Gitcha Mountains, Ulkatcho Mountains, Holt Homestead, Lassard Lake, Rainbow Mountains or Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

Series consists of photographs, event itineraries and programs, letters of congratulations, letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, invitations and place name cards all pertaining to Bridget’s receipt of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal, the B.C. Book Prize, and honourary doctorate degrees from both the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and the University of Victoria (UVic).

File consists of:

• Letter from Geoffrey R. Weller to Bridget Moran re: honorary degree, Doctorate of Laws (Jan. 30, 1995)
• Newspaper clipping: "UNBC honors local author" (Prince George Citizen, March 24, 1995)
• Newspaper clipping: Birth announcement
• Congratulations card from Judy and Dan
• Index re: Nomination for Bridget Moran (list of names supporting Bridget Moran's nomination for an honorary degree)
• 1 photograph of Bridget Moran at UNBC posing for a photograph in her doctorate gown
• Letter to Pat Sarsfield from Bob Harkins, Paul Ramsey. MLA, Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske, Tanya Buttress, and Maureen Horkoff re: Nomination of Brdiget Moran Honorary Doctorate Degree, Spring Convocation, 1995
• Letter to all members of the University Community re: Honorary Degree Nominations, with unknown handwriting on back of letter (Sept. 16, 1994)
• Letter to Pat Sarsfield from Andrew Armitage, Director of UVic School of Social Work re: recommendation of Bridget Moran for an honorary degree from UNBC (Oct. 1, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from Carl Anserello, School Services Administrator re: Nominations - honorary doctoral degree - Bridget Moran (Oct. 25, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from J.A. Steedman, M.D., SFU re: honorary doctoral degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994)
• Letter from the Social Services Faculty at the College of New Caledonia, Lana Coldwell and Val Weed re: honorary doctoral degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from M. Smith (?), Instructor at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination (Oct. 24, 1996)
• Letter of recommendation from Annette Neighbor (?) BCCW Student at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination (Oct. 25, 1996)
• Letter of recommendation from Lola Dawn Frias, BCCW student at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Judy Abou at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Paul Thomson from John Stevens, Assistant Superintendent of Schools re: Bridget Moran - honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 3, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Maureen Trotter re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 13, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Judith M. Kennedy re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Debbie Hartley re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 17, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Mary-Ellen Kelm, History Program re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 14, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Maureen Horkoff re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 28, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Tanya Buttress re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Justa Monk re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 17, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from Mary John Sr. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Harry Rankin, Barrister and Solicitor, re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Judge G. O. Stewart re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994).