File consists of an oral history given by Garry Doucette, Bill Henry, and Lucille Henry, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

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".

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

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 a gas safety act and regulations booklet from the Province of BC.

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:

• 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:

• 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 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:

• "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 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 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

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.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to George Mercer Dawson (August 1, 1849 - March 2, 1901), a Canadian geologist and surveyor with the Geological Survey of Canada.

File consists of an oral history given by George Lamanes, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

File consists of material regarding George Mercer Dawson who in 1875 joined the Geological Survey of Canada. His survey of BC strongly influenced government decisions on the proposed route of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Dawson was a charter Royal Society of Canada member (1882) and by 1883 was the assistant director of the Geological Survey of Canada. Includes reproductions of reports written by Dawson, articles, and research materials.

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.

File consists of an oral history given by Gertie Ragan, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassettes.

Series consists of the business records of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd., Gary Runka's consultancy business (co-owned with Joan Sawicki until 1991). G.G. Runka Land Sense Limited was incorporated as a company on 30 Nov. 1978 and dissolved on 30 Nov. 2018. Most business activity ceased after Gary Runka's death in July 2013. The company provided comprehensive professional services in land inventory, environmental assessment, integrated resource management, land and water use conflict resolution and interdisciplinary land use planning. Over the course of the company's operation, Gary Runka and his firm consulted on 681 assignments ranging from very large projects (such as the Site C project) to small residential/commercial land capability assessments.

The records within this series include company information documents, company client and project lists, and an early company accounting ledger. Also included are Runka's business "Communications Planners", which include a page for every business contact with summarized notes about communication with that individual; these provide a very detailed record of company business.

Floppy consists of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file records for jobs.

Floppy directories and file listing:

• BROCH
• CLIENT.97
• CLIENT.98.doc
• COMPANY.97
• COMPANY.98.doc
• GGRBIO.98.doc
• PERSONEL.97
• PROJECTS.97
• PROJECTS.98.doc
• SERVICES.97
• AUTHOR.EXP
• BROCH.STY
• CLIENT96.LST
• COMPANY.95
• GGR.BIO
• PROFILE.GGR
• PROJ96.LST
• SERVICES.95

Floppy consists of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file records for jobs.

Floppy directories and file listing:

• TRASH
• !LANDSEN.EPS
• !LANDSEN.TIF
• BACKUP

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Kent Sedgwick's research on Giscome. Also includes a photograph depicting St. Fredrick's church in Giscome.

File consists of notes relating to Kent Sedgwick's research on Giscome and his book "Giscome Chronicle: The Rise and Demise of a Sawmill Community in Central British Columbia, 1912-1976". Includes a CD containing photographs for use on the book cover of "The Rise and Demise of a Sawmill Community" (2007).

File consists of material relating to the Giscome Portage and Huble Farm. Research materials include newspaper clippings, histories, booklets, a development proposal, pamphlets, a newsletter, and newspapers. Highlights include:

• Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and the Giscome Portage Historical Society, "Giscome Portage-Huble Farm Regional Park: A Development Proposal", 1984 (booklet)
• Regional District of Fraser-fort George, "Regional Parks", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• Regional District of Fraser-Fort Newsletter, Vol. 3 No. 2, 1989
• Giscome Portage Historical Society, "A Pioneer Homestead on the Banks of the Fraser River", 1989 (pamphlet)

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Kent Sedgwick's research on Giscome. Includes: "Joe Rositano" typed transcript of an oral interview with Joe Rositano conducted by Dan Watt (14 Apr. 2000). Also includes photographs depicting various buildings in Giscome (2009), and a CD containing photographs depicting the Giscome town plans (2009).

Item is a photocopied version of "Gitga'at Land Use Plan: Summary Working Draft" by Gitga'at First Nation from November 2003.

File consists of a letter from Glenview Estates regarding the development of Harper Valley residences.

Item is a pamphlet entitled "Good Neighbour Farming: B.C.'s New Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act".

Two duplicate booklets for the "Government auction sale of property at Prince George, Fort George, and South Fort George". Both booklets are variously annotated with different numbers (bid prices? final sale amounts?) next to listed lots to be sold.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to a failed tunnel build for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line between McBride and Goat River and a potential homestead on the land surrounding the tunnel. The land was later owned by Russ Purvis of Dunster in 2006.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in Prince Rupert. Also includes a map depicting the Prince Rupert townsite (before 1980).

File consists of correspondence and paperwork regarding grants for the Island Cache Recovery Project.

Item is an original Canada Department of Agriculture Publication 1319 entitled "Grassland Ranges in the Southern Interior of British Columbia".

File consists of correspondence, meeting minutes, and pamphlets regarding the work of the Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia.

This CD-ROM contains a PDF format "Green Bylaws Toolkit for Conserving Sensitive Ecosystems and Green Infrastructure" prepared by Environmental Law Clinic, University Faculty of Law, and Deborah Curran & company for the Wetland Stewardship Partnership.