Collection consists of 30 audio cassettes containing 46 interviews conducted primarily by radio & TV broadcaster Bob Harkins with local personalities. Most recordings were conducted at CJCI Studios, Prince George. The station was launched in 1970 by Central Interior Radio, broadcasting on 620 AM. In 1983, Central Interior also launched CIBC-FM in the city. Central Interior Radio was acquired by the Vista Broadcast Group in 2005.
Harkins, BobPrince George, BC
114 Archival description results for Prince George, BC
Image depicts numerous logs that have been stripped of their bark at a saw mill in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a bee-hive burner beside a rail-road track at an unidentified mill somewhere in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a Beehive Burner along the Nechako on River Road. Map coordinates 53°55'34.1"N 122°44'58.0"W
Fonds consists of textual records, photographic items and published reports related to professional life and career of Bob Harkins, broadcaster, local historian, and former city councilor. Includes textual and photographic items related to development and history of city of Prince George and the Central Interior of BC region history and development in late 20th century. Items includes an unpublished manuscript on the life of Ray Williston by Eileen Williston, an unpublished paper on the history of technological change in logging industry; an unpublished paper on the history of radio and television in Prince George; a report related to the creation of a university for Northern British Columbia (1989) and proofs of the publication "Wild Liard Waters: Canoeing Canada's Historic Liard River" by Ferdi Wenger, c.1998. Also includes photographic files including CKPG Radio Studio photographic items c.1953; and photographs and correspondence regarding guide outfitter Skook Davidson c.1975.
Harkins, BobItem consists of transcript of taped interview with former railway conductor Alex Clapperton conducted by Bob Harkins at Prince George Radio Station, CJCI regarding his career as a railway conductor with Pacific Great Eastern Railway. Clapperton also discusses memories of growing up in Prince George.
Harkins, BobItem consists of transcript of interview with Bruce Douglas conducted by Bob Harkins at Prince George Radio Station, CJCI regarding his career in early railways in Prince George region and memories of the sawmills in Giscome area..
Harkins, BobImage depicts numerous piles of wood planks at the Canadian National Railway Yards in Prince George, B.C. The cutbanks are seen in the background.
Image depicts the Carter Industrial Area in Prince George, B.C.
Item is a photograph of a CP Rail chip car being dumped. The development of the interior chip pulp industry necessitated new designs for chip rail cars and their dumping facilities.
Image depicts a highway, and a section of mountain in the background which is bare due to clear-cut logging. It is possibly somewhere near Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a logging area, and a section of mountain in the background which is bare due to clear-cut logging. The slide is also labelled "logging show." It is possibly somewhere near Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a sawmill in the Danson Industrial Park in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a the Danson Industrial Park in Prince George, B.C.
This short colour film depicts logging and sawmill operations at Ferguson Lake in March 1959. Scenes include tree felling, log hauling equipment, the Ferguson Lake lumber yard, use of Ferguson Lake to float logs, and the inside operations of the Ferguson Lake sawmill. Film also includes a brief clip of family film footage of the McKay family home and garden on Melville Street in Prince George with scenes showing a Newfoundland dog named Barney with Donald McKay and Joan McKay.
Image depicts numerous tractors at Finning Tractor and Equipment Co. Ltd. located along Highway 97 in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts several pieces of heavy machinery used in forestry. The Coast Inn of the North is seen in the background.
Image depicts several pieces of heavy machinery used in forestry. The Coast Inn of the North is seen in the background.
Image depicts an unidentified individual examining a piece of heavy machinery used in the forestry industry. It is located in Prince George, B.C.
This photograph collection consists of 53 photographs featuring primarily Giscome with a few of Prince George. Subjects include the Eagle Lake Sawmill, Eagle Lake, Giscome townsite (including specific buildings and general road perspectives), Giscome School, Division II class photos (1950-51), and the Giscome School teacherage.
Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Bought in Picture Prince George". Photograph depicts a grizzly bear walking on all fours in forest area, slash debris in background.
Handwritten annotation on recto of photo reads: "Harry Monson Edmonton Prince George." Harry reclines on bed under window, surrounded by personal effects. Photograph was taken after nightfall. Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Harry talked my dad into selling him my boat".
Image depicts a piece of heavy machinery lifting numerous logs off the back of a logging truck. It is likely located in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a piece of heavy machinery lifting numerous logs off the back of a logging truck. It is likely located in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a piece of heavy machinery lifting numerous logs. It is likely located in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts two mills; the Intercontinental Pulpmill is on the left side of the tracks in the image and the Prince George Pulp and Paper Mill is located on the right side in Prince George, B.C. The Northwood Pulp Mill can be seen in the distance.
Image depicts two mills; the Intercontinental Pulp Mill is on the right in the foreground, and the Prince George Pulp and Paper Mill is on the left in the background. The picture is taken from the South, possibly off Yellowhead Bridge in Prince George, B.C.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Andre Laquerre.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Andre Laquerre. Includes one original recorded audio cassette.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Bill Wade. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Bill Wade.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Bob Harkins. Includes two original recorded audio cassettes and one copy.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Bob Harkins/
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Carl Strom. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Carl Strom.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Doug Homme. Also includes photocopies of Doug Homme's personal records, such as photographs.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Earl Lousier and Harry Gairns. Includes two original recorded audio cassettes.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Earl Lousier and Harry Gairns.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Horst Sander. Includes two original recorded audio cassettes and two copies.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Horst Sander. Also includes photocopies of Horst Sander's personal records, such as a tree farm license.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Ivan Andersen.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Ivan Andersen. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Jack Boudreau. Also includes photocopies of Jack Boudreau's personal records, such as the Diary of Ada (Adelia) Sykes.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Jack Boudreau. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Jim and Dianne Humphreys.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Jim and Dianne Humphreys. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Jim Burbee.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Jim Burbee. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with John and Bernice Trick. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with John and Bernice Trick.