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Geographic Features
2006.20.11 · Bestanddeel · [ca. 1890 - 1940]
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photographs within this file document natural and artificial features across the landscape of Northern British Columbia. This landscape also includes the physical, built, urban and industrial landscapes; topography; site plans; boundaries, districts, reserves, parks, sanctuaries, towns, villages and cities, etc.
Album 1
2003.13.1.1 · Bestanddeel · [after 1909]
Part of Parker Bonney Photograph Collection

Consists of a photograph album that contains 224 photographs that depict Parker Bonney's early years as a Forest Engineer. Includes photographs of the expedition to the Nass Valley undertaken by Parker Bonney, Sam Brown, and others. May also include photographs of later surveying expeditions. Also includes three photographs of the University of Washington rowing team, of which Parker Bonney was a member between 1909 and 1913.
Album 2
2003.13.1.2 · Bestanddeel · [after 1913]
Part of Parker Bonney Photograph Collection

Consists of a photograph album that contains photographs that depict Parker Bonney's early years as a Forest Engineer. Includes photographs of the expedition to the Nass Valley undertaken by Parker Bonney, Sam Brown, and others. May also include photographs of later surveying expeditions.
"Land Settlement: A Report"
2012.13.2.02.64 · Bestanddeel · 1941
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of a bound typescript book titled "Land Settlement (A report by a C.S.T.A Committee)" produced by the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists in 1941.
"Urban Sprawl: The Regional and Economic Problems"
1996.8.2.11 · Bestanddeel · [1956?]
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of a brief developed by the Lower Mainland Regional Planning Board of B.C. examining the problems with expanding urban sprawl in Greater Vancouver, outlining the findings of the research, and offering future suggestions.
Buckhorn Elementary School
2012.13.2.16.41 · Bestanddeel · [between 2001 and 2005]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes relating to Buckhorn Elementary School. Also includes photographs depicting the old Buckhorn School building and the Prince George Snowmobile club building from the exterior (between 2001 and 2005).
Gerald Smedley Andrews, surveyor
2000.23.1.006 · Bestanddeel · 1960-1993
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of information gathered on Gerald (Gerry) Smedley Andrews, Surveyor General of the Province of British Columbia and Director of Mapping and Provincial Boundaries Commissioner. File contains greeting cards, correspondence, articles written by both Audrey L'Heureux and Gerry Andrews, a booklet on land surveying, and reproductions from the G. Smedley Andrews collection at BC Archives. Correspondence includes letters to and from L'Heureux and her publisher Northern B.C. Book Publishing as well as letters between L'Heureux and Gerry Andrews. Highlights include:

  • Reproduction of G.S. Andrews' article "Surveys and Mapping in British Columbia Resources Development", 1954 (article)
  • G.S. Andrews, "The Land Surveying Profession in British Columbia", 1955 (booklet)
  • Reproduction of article by Gerry Andrews in The Victoria Naturalist 46 (3) entitled "My Bear", 1989 (article)
  • G. Smedley Andrews, "Metis Outpost", 1985 (promotional pamphlet)
  • Reproduction of paper by G. Smedley Andrews entitled "The Makings of a Surveyor General", 1989 (document)
  • Dave Robinson and Mike Hocking, "The Monkman Pass and Trail: A Brief History", 1982 (book)
  • G.S. Andrews, "Professional Land Surveyors of British Columbia: Cumulative Nominal Roll, 4th Edition", 1978 (booklet).
    File also includes a photograph reprint of "Trout Lake Johnny" from the collection of the uncle of G.S. Andrews.
William John "Wiggs" O'Neill
2000.23.1.078 · Bestanddeel · 1960-1963
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to William John "Wiggs" O'Neill, a riverboat pioneer. Wiggs began working on a Skeena River sternwheeler in 1898 and continued working on the river until the end of the steamboat era in 1911. He then moved to Smithers, where he operated the first power plant and owned an auto agency for 43 years. Materials include two books, newspaper clippings, and reproductions of journal articles. Highlights include:

  • Wiggs O'Neill, "Steamboat Days on the Skeena River British Columbia", 1963 (book)
  • Wiggs O'Neill, "Whitewater Man of the Skeena", 1960 (book)
"The Dynamics of Industrial Land Settlement"
1996.8.2.05 · Bestanddeel · 1961
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of a report by the Lower Mainland Regional Planning Board of B.C. regarding the needs of industrial land. The report describes methods for carrying out these needs with suitable sites in the Lower Mainland area.
"Countryside to Suburb"
1996.8.2.10 · Bestanddeel · 1963
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of a report by the Lower Mainland Regional Planning Board of B.C. regarding the facilities that serve households and standards of lower mainland dwelling facilities. The study correlates with a larger "Land for Living" report about land development in the Lower Mainland.
"The Urban Frontier"
1996.8.2.09 · Bestanddeel · 1963
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of a study by the Lower Mainland Regional Planning Board of B.C. regarding the attitudes of residents in the Greater Vancouver fringe areas toward their environment. The study was part of the larger "Land for Living" report about land development in the Lower Mainland. Includes Part 1 and Part 2 of the report detailing survey structure, findings, and interpretation.
"Amchitka Nuclear Test - West Vancouver"
1996.8.2.12 · Bestanddeel · [between 1965 and 1967]
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of a petition by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities against the Amchitka Nuclear Test by the Atomic Energy Commission of the United States of America.
Gary Runka MSc academic papers
2020.4.2.2.03 · Bestanddeel · 1966-1967
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

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.
Gary Runka BC Land Inventory Field Coordinator papers
2020.4.2.2.05 · Bestanddeel · 1967-1973
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of papers written by G. Gary Runka during his role as BC Land Inventory Field Coordinator. Selected works include:

  • "Comments on General Soil Characteristics related to B.C. Industrial Zoning Maps",
  • "Ektachrome Infra-red and Ektachrome Aerial Photography Project - Pitt Meadows",
  • "A Short Course on Mapping Forest Lands Sept. 21-23, 1972, Prince George, Glacial Landforms and Surficial Materials",
  • "Soil Stability Ratings - South Okanagan", "East Kootenay Soil Capability for Agriculture - Agriculture Sector Review - Report to B.C. Intersector Evaluation Committee",
  • "Bulkley Intersector Analysis Area - Section I: Agriculture Sector Report - Report to B.C. Intersector Analysis Committee",
  • "Dryland and Irrigated Agriculture Capability Ratings - Sept. 1, 1971",
  • "Report on Land Capability for Agriculture and Forestry Prince George - Quesnel, Special Sale Area, B.C.",
  • "East Kootenay (Region 13) Soil Capability for Agriculture and the Intersector Evaluation",
  • "Tentative Correlation of Soils of British Columbia with Climatic Criteria", and,
  • "Urban Suitability vs Resource Conservation an Interpretation of British Columbia Land Inventory Data, 14 May, 1973".
"Relationship Between A.R.D.A. Soil Capability Ratings and Soil Productivity Ratings" speech by Gary Runka
"Relationship Between A.R.D.A. Soil Capability Ratings and Soil Productivity Ratings" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.01 · Bestanddeel · [ca. 1969]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Relationship Between A.R.D.A. Soil Capability Ratings and Soil Productivity Ratings".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This is a very useful overview of the agricultural capability ratings.

While no mention is of course made in this (circa) 1969 speech to the BC farmland preservation program, its value rests in the importance of the BCLI in the original designation the ALR and its future administration.

For anyone that is or has been involved with the farmland preservation program, this single sentence within the speech, made about 4 or 5 years before the designation of the ALR, provides an important insight into the value of the CLI and its relationship to farmland preservation. "For example. Class 5 soils while restricted in use to pasture or hay can produce very high yields."
Business card collection
2020.4.3.29 · Bestanddeel · 1970-2013
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of G. Gary Runka's business card collection, which includes many unique examples of business cards from BC, Canada, and beyond. Includes cards for personal contacts and businesses as well as business contacts.
"Land Capability Analysis" speech by Gary Runka to Canada Soil Survey Committee
"Land Capability Analysis" speech by Gary Runka to Canada Soil Survey Committee
2020.4.2.1.03 · Bestanddeel · 19 Oct. 1970
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the Canada Soil Survey Committee in Ottawa entitled "Land Capability Analysis".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This is a fairly technical speech explaining the history, and mechanics of the evolving land capability analysis process in BC. It gives insight into this early period in which there was a fair amount of trial and error to develop the best techniques to display and utilize information.

From an agricultural perspective the speech notes (p.5) that compatibility between agriculture and other sectors is not high. The speech demonstrates what would emerge as an important link between Land Capability Analysis and the ALR. On page 7 "possible predictions that will result in land use conflicts but perhaps better long range planning" are insightful and in the case of this statement, reads like a tentative foreshadowing of the BC farmland preservation program that would emerge in about two years.

"(1) Agriculture - "(c) Conservation of agricultural land through rural zoning of those high capability and high productivity soils, near markets."

It is unknown if the use of the acronym C.S.S.C was intended to refer to the "Canada Soil Survey Committee", which held its eighth meeting in Ottawa in 1970, or to the "Canadian System of Soil Classification. Regardless, for more information on the subject a copy of the 1998 / 187 page report by the Soil Classification Working Group entitled, "The Canadian System of Soil Classification" can be found here: https://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/publications/manuals/1998-cssc-ed3/cssc3_manual.pdf "
"BC's Land Use and the Current Land Inventory" speech by Gary Runka
"BC's Land Use and the Current Land Inventory" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.02 · Bestanddeel · [ca. 1970]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "BC's Land Use and the Current Land Inventory".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"Although page 4 of this speech is missing (or possibly intentionally deleted), this document provides a detailed explanation of the CLI ratings and may well have been the basis of interpretation guidelines for agricultural capability mapping used by the ALC.

GGR at the time was the B.C. Land Inventory Field Coordinator.

It appears that slides at one point accompanied this speech."
"Integrated Land Use - BC Experience" speech by Gary Runka at UBC
"Integrated Land Use - BC Experience" speech by Gary Runka at UBC
2020.4.2.1.04 · Bestanddeel · 15 Mar. 1971
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka at UBC entitled "Integrated Land Use - BC Experience".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The speech provides insight into GGR's concept of integrated land use as opposed to multiple land use.

Agriculture noted as often the 'primary use for land designated in the ALR'. On page 5 GGR reflects on this concept when stating that integrated land use planning is a useful first step "... to indicate the primary physical capability of each landform based on inherent soil and climatic characteristics".

The speech was accompanied by slides."
Houston, BC
2000.23.1.063 · Bestanddeel · 1971-1979
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to the town of Houston, British Columbia and its namesake John Houston. John Houston (November 1850-March 8, 1910) was a newspaper publisher and politician in British Columbia. Materials include a postcard, a newspaper, and reproductions of articles.
Speeches by W. Arthur Benson
2020.4.2.3.037 · Bestanddeel · [1972?]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

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".
Forts of British Columbia
2000.23.1.042 · Bestanddeel · 1972-1992
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of reproduced newspaper clippings and articles on the history of forts in British Columbia. Includes a 1982 Parks Canada booklet entitled "Historic, Guide to Canada's National Historic Parks".
"The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process" speech by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Naturalists
"The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process" speech by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Naturalists
2020.4.2.1.06 · Bestanddeel · Mar. 1972
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Naturalists in Vernon entitled "The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This speech largely avoids technical detail and an outlining of the mechanics of land capability analysis but does provide several practical examples that allow for a better understanding of the application of the analytical work.

The summary on page 11 is particularly important (in part):
"Planning must anticipate desirable land use patterns, not merely react to the pressure of short run expedients. Above all else let's not forget that land use planning should be people-oriented as well as resources-oriented. Hopefully, facts rather than short term
economics, politics, or emotions will play an increasing role in decision-making."

The speech was accompanied by slides.

(Note: Via a handwritten amendment the title was changed from "Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process" to 'The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process"
"The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process" speech by Gary Runka to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee
"The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process" speech by Gary Runka to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee
2020.4.2.1.07 · Bestanddeel · 14 Nov. 1972
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Environment Committee entitled "The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Chamber of Commerce".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"GGR makes the point in opening that the Chamber of Commerce may not be a group the public normally associates with concern for the environment but he feels it is time to correct this fallacy.

This speech is of value, if for nothing else, for the outline provided of the origin of the Canada Land Inventory (page 2).

Interestingly in the light of a future Land Commission publication, GGR uses the phrase "...with proper inventory information perhaps we would have left some of our options open". The 15 page B.C. Land Commission booklet published in March 1975 [was titled 'The B.C. Land Commission: Keeping the Options Open']."
Agricultural Land Commission 1972-1978
2020.4.4.01 · Bestanddeel · 1972-1978
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of Gary Runka's records during his roles as general manager of the BC Land Commission (appointed 1973) and as the chairman of the Agricultural Land Commission (1975-1978) during its formative years. Includes correspondence, reports, informational material, and maps. Highlights include:

  • A statement by Gordan Gram delivered 30 March 1976 entitled "Land Commission: Acquisition and Land Management"
  • "Brief to the Commission of Inquiry on Property Assessment and Taxation" submitted by the B.C. Land Commission (29 April 1976)
  • "Possibilities for Improved Land Management of Class 4 Lands in ALR: A Report to the British Columbia Land Commission" by Terence Lewis (12 Dec. 1975)
  • Newspaper articles about the Commission's work and Runka's departure in 1978
  • "Script for: Saving the Land - Bernholtz Study Project - A Slide Tape Presentation"
  • "Green Paper on Planning for Agriculture: Food Land Guidelines" from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (1977)
  • "Where Have the Farm Lands Gone?" pamphlet (1979)
  • "Official Regional, Settlement, Community Plan Project 1978-1979"
  • "Preserving Agricultural Land: Guidelines for Action" booklet (1978)
  • Gary Runka's 1978 resignation letter

Maps include:

  • Photocopy of BC Provincial Land Commission, "Agricultural Land Reserve Plan, East Kootenay Regional District", map no. 82K/9, base sheet 16 of 17, last amended July 1994.
  • Photocopy of BC Provincial Land Commission, "Agricultural Land Reserve Plan, East Kootenay Regional District", map no. 82G/12, base sheet 8 of 17, last amended Oct. 1995.
  • Photocopy of BC Provincial Land Commission, "Agricultural Land Reserve Plan, Thompson-Nicola Regional District", map no. 92L/1, base sheet 14 of 43, original dated August 1974.
  • Photocopy of BC Provincial Land Commission, "Agricultural Land Reserve Plan, Thompson-Nicola Regional District", map no. 92L/2, base sheet 15 of 43, last amended Oct. 1998.
  • Reproduction of B.C. Land Inventory (C.L.I.) base map 82E/3 showing Agricultural Land Reserve Boundary in the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District, amended to July 1996.
  • Reproduction of B.C. Land Inventory (C.L.I.) base map 82E/6 showing Agricultural Land Reserve Boundary in the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District, originally dated February 1974.
  • Reproduction of B.C. Land Inventory (C.L.I.) base map 82E/12 showing Agricultural Land Reserve Boundary in the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District, amended to Oct. 1995.
"Managing Our Land Resources for Survival and Pleasure" speech by Gary Runka to the Agricultural Institute of Canada
"Managing Our Land Resources for Survival and Pleasure" speech by Gary Runka to the Agricultural Institute of Canada
2020.4.2.1.08 · Bestanddeel · 21 Aug. 1973
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the Agricultural Institute of Canada entitled "Managing Our Land Resources for Survival and Pleasure".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This speech is aimed at land use planning and planners, and GGR provides his definition of "ecology" which includes:
"...the basic characteristics of the land - its geology, soils, climate, vegetation, and animal life, including the devil that does the most damage, man. It also includes the interrelationships within these basic characteristics and of course this is where the word "complexities" comes in. There are no two places where these components combine in exactly the same manner and each ecological unit, if you like, is unique."

GGR mentions the importance of considering options.

This package includes a copy of the speech as well as a second, 2 page document, with the same title in which GGR is noted as 'Manager of the BC Land Commission'. This second document is largely a summary of the more formal speech."
"Land Use Control and Jurisdictional Rights" speech by Gary Runka to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Land Use Committee
"Land Use Control and Jurisdictional Rights" speech by Gary Runka to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Land Use Committee
2020.4.2.1.12 · Bestanddeel · 7 Nov. 1974
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Land Use Committee entitled "Land Use Control and Jurisdictional Rights".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This is a first draft position paper written by GGR was developed for the Agricultural Institute of Canada, Land Use Committee.

The paper notes that attitudes are shifting from land being considered as a commodity to considering land as a natural resource. There are several references to governmental relationships, the inability to count on local governments to preserve agricultural land and the need for a federal land use policy supporting farmland preservation.

The use of a zoning tool as an effective means to preserve agricultural land is explored. The paper makes a strong case for there being no legal need for compensating land owners for regulatory land use zoning.

Included with the package are two letters written by GGR (November 7,1974) sent to Jim Lore (Alberta) and Steve Hart (Ottawa) requesting their review of the paper and input. A copy of the finalized paper, which may have been a jointly authored paper, is not included and it is not known if the paper was eventually published by the Agricultural Institute of Canada."
Land Commission Act and the Agricultural Reserve Plan
Land Commission Act and the Agricultural Reserve Plan
2020.4.4.37 · Bestanddeel · 1974
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a 1973 BC Land Commission photographic slide and audio tape set entitled "Land Commission Act and the Agricultural Reserve Plan" that was used in original public hearings throughout the province. The 80 slides included with the presentation materials were created mostly by Gary Runka. The audio cassette is a recording of the presentation with speakers Bill Lane, BC Land Commission Chair, and Gary Runka, BC Land Commission General Manager.
"Land Use Planning as it affects the Vegetable Industry" speech by Gary Runka
"Land Use Planning as it affects the Vegetable Industry" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.09 · Bestanddeel · 1974
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Land Use Planning as it affects the Vegetable Industry".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"GGR gives this speech as a representative of the B.C. Land Commission and is directed at vegetable industry reps.

The ALR is mentioned a number of times and it is noted that only 1 - 2% of BC is suitable for vegetable production. Several examples (8) of pressures on agricultural land are given.

GGR draws his audience's attention to the impact of speculation when stating:
"Substantial capital gain from land development or speculation unfortunately can to some degree subvert even the best planning. .... Fortunately, this type of speculation is now on somewhat shaky ground because of the Land Commission Act in B.C."

The overall message is that vegetable producers should involve themselves in land use planning."