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CA PMRCA 01 · Series · 1952-1989
Part of Harvard P. Collins fonds

Series consists of records relating to Collins’ productions for the United Church in British Columbia. Includes slides and script for a BC Conference production, “Take Off Your Shoes,” which was shown as part of the 1974 ordination service. Also includes photographs of Vancouver area churches, taken during Collins’ production of “These Earthen Vessels” for Vancouver-Burrard Presbytery. Photographs of various churches and related buildings, and a recording of the dedication of Skidegate United Church, round out the content of the series.

Doreen Walker fonds
Fonds · 1660-1990, predominant 1920-1985

The fonds consists of hand-written notes as well as published articles relating to artists in Canada between the early 17th century and the late 20th century. The fonds also consists of copies of correspondence between artists, as well as Walkers own correspondence with artists and the artistic world in general, both inside and outside Canada. The fonds consists of the following series and is largely arranged in its original order. 1) Canadian Artists 2) Records relating to Dear Nan: Letters to Emily Carr, Nan Cheney, and Humphrey Toms 3) Photographs.

Walker, Doreen, 1920-
CA VAG LR · Fonds · 1906-1990

The records within the Letia Richardson’s Charles H. Scott research fonds are comprised of Charles H. Scott’s primary and secondary source records she acquired in order to complete a book. The fonds is comprised of sketchbooks, notebooks, short stories, correspondence, newspaper clippings, exhibition and art gallery catalogues, and graphic records related to Charles H. Scott’s work. The fonds also consists of research and notes from Letia Richardson related to the writing of the book about Charles H. Scott. Moreover, the fonds is comprised of textual and photographic records from the Glasgow School of Art and the Vancouver School of Art; two institutions where Charles H. Scott either attended or helped found throughout his lifetime.

Richardson, Letia
Morishita family collection
CA JCN 2011.79 · Collection · 1903 - 1990

The collection consists of six series of papers, photographs and artefacts amassed by the Morishita family. The first series consists of papers and artefacts belonging to the patriarch of the family, Teiji Morishita. The second series consists of papers and artefacts belonging to Teiji's wife, Sawa Morishita. The third series consists of papers and artefacts amassed while the Morishitas (with the Ebisuzakis) ran the Ebisuzaki Shoten (store) at 337 Powell Street in Vancouver, BC. The fourth series consists of family photographs and artefacts belonging to the Morishita family. The fifth series consists of papers and artefacts belonging to the Morishita children. And the sixth series consists of papers and artefacts belonging to the Ebisuzaki family.

Chelm Cultural Club fonds
CA JHS A.2011.020 · Fonds · 1978-1990

Fonds is arranged into two series: Series 1 - Chelm Cultural Club film file; Series 2 - Chelm Cultural Club administrative files and publicity.

Chelm Cultural Club
N. Keith Clifford fonds
Fonds · 1938-1990, predominant 1958-1990

Fonds consists of records relating to Keith Clifford’s research, writings, teaching, and correspondence with colleagues. Fonds comprises the following record series: Research materials (1970-1989); Writings, lectures, and presentations (1960-1989); Correspondence (1966-1990); Sermons (1951-1979); and Reference materials (1938-1984).

Clifford, N. Keith
Dorothy Maud Somerset fonds
Fonds · 1900 - 1991

The fonds consists of correspondence from 1929 to 1990; biographical data/information from 1921 to 1991; literary works from 1938 to 1984; photographs from 1898 to 1984; interviews and talks/speeches given from 1942 to 1984; newspaper clippings from 1920 to 1990; newsletters and theatre souvenirs from 1922 to 1987.

Somerset, Dorothy Maud
Fonds · 1935-1991

The fonds consists of scrapbooks constructed by members of the Theta Chapter of the Phrateres, from some of the sub-chapters, and from the UCLA Alpha chapter, to document their activities. Scrapbooks are composed of clippings, pamphlets, photographs, and drawings relating to various charitable and social events sponsored by the organization. The records also include minutes from Theta Chapter and Presidents' and Social Reports. Other materials include membership lists, a guest book for an alumni tea, and handbooks for the UBC Theta Chapter and for the University of Washington chapter.

Phrateres. Theta Chapter
Lyle Wilson fonds
Fonds · 1991

Fonds consists of a copy of Wilson’s “Kitlope Report: Various Haisla Artifacts.”

Wilson, Lyle
Vancouver Sun Columns
CA BCMA 001 · Series · 1990-1991
Part of Dr. Robert Young fonds

Series consists of typed medical columns that were authored by Dr. Young and subsequently published in the Vancouver Sun.

Dorothy Yamamoto fonds
Fonds · 1979-1991

Fonds consists of a single series: Photographs (1979-1991). Records relate to the activities of the Vancouver Japanese United Church English-Speaking Congregation.

Yamamoto, Dorothy
Fonds · 1912-1992

Fonds consists of records from St James United Church and Kitsilano Union. Records include Baptismal records (1913-1991), Marriage records (1920-1982), Burial records (1965-1992); Membership records (1920-1991); Session minutes (1920-1937, 1939-1960, 1977-1987), Stewards minutes (1938-1977), Board of Mangers minutes (1912-1930, 1971-1992), Official Board minutes (1931-1968), Congregational Meeting minutes (1930-1956), Building Committee account book (1954-1957), Education Committee minutes (1971-1981); Board of Trustees minutes (1962-1978); Worship Committee minutes (1978-1987); Sunday School minutes (1959-1970); Women's group records (1953-1976); Young People's Society minutes (1933-1935), Young People's Union minutes (1944-1945), Youth Hostel correspondence (1974), Youth Workers correspondence (1972-1974); Adult Day Care correspondence and reports (1974); Financial Records (1946-1959, 1991-1992); Property records (1980); Photo directories (1986, 1990); Annual reports (1954-1988); and Records of special events (1967, 1988).

St. James United Church (Vancouver, B.C.)
Fonds · 1907-1992

Fonds consists of records from Kitsilano United Church , Crosby United Church, St. Stephen's United Church, Kitsilano Congregational Church, Kitsilano Methodist Church and Kitsilano Presbyterian Church. Records include Baptismal registers (1914-1990), Marriage registers (1913-1986), Burial registers (1940-1992); Membership records (1907-1976); Session minutes (1916-1964), Board of Manager minutes (1907-1941), Official Board minutes (1941-1982), Council minutes (1973-1992), Trustees minutes (1909-1991), Congregational meetings minutes (1907-1952, 1983-1992), Christian Education Committee minutes (1968-1974), Kitsilano/St. James Amalgamation Committee minutes (1989-1992), Building Committee minutes (1910-1911); Correspondence (1910-1977); Woman's Guild minutes (1918-1922), Woman's Association minutes (1942-1961), Woman's Association financial records (1945-1952), Woman's Missionary Society records (1911-1961), United Church Women minutes (1962-1986); As One That Serves minutes (1948-1955), A.O.T.S. executive minutes (1955-1969); Sunday School records (1909-1985); Youth group records (1920-1965); Choir minutes (1911-1932); Congregational financial records (1924-1958); Property and legal records (1959-1991); Crosby United Church of Canada (scrapbooks) (1950); Historical reference material (1947-1991); Annual reports (1950-1991); Photographs (1959-1970); and Sound recordings (1959).

Kitsilano United Church (Vancouver, B.C.)
Gordon Miller collection
Collection · [1979?]-1993

The collection consists of nine large watercolour illustrative panels commissioned by the UBC Museum of Anthropology, eight of which were commissioned for the exhibit The Four Seasons: Food Getting in British Columbia Prehistory, which ran from April to November 1979. The other watercolour is from an unidentified exhibit or sourcebook.

Fonds · 1925-1993

Fonds consist of records from the Chinese Unite Church, Vancouver, B.C. Records include: Baptism, marriage and burial records (1921-1983); Membership records (1954-1976); Board and Committee records (1918-1988); Sunday School records (1948-1960); Youth Group records (1963-1966); Correspondence/Subject files (1936-1980); Church history (1888-1981); Congregational financial records (1906-1939); Annual reports (1955-1985); and Photographs (1906-1993).

Chinese United Church (Vancouver, B.C.)
Hollyburn Ridge collection
CA WVAN 031 · Collection · 1925-1994

The collection consists of material relating to recreational activities at Hollyburn Ridge including ski competitions, ski jumping, the construction and leasing of cabins, and the involvement and organization of local ski clubs and related organizations. These include the Vancouver Ski Club, Westlake and Hollyburn Ski Club, Hollyburn Pacific Ski Club, Canadian Amateur Ski Association, and Hollyburn Ridge Association.

Collection is arranged into the following series:
Series 1: Hollyburn Ski Club
Series 2: Hollyburn Ridge Association
Series 3: Vancouver Ski Club
Series 4: Ski competitions
Series 5: Hollyburn Pacific Ski Club
Series 6: Hollyburn Ridge activities
Series 7: Canadian Amateur Ski Association
Series 8: Cabins and lodges on Hollyburn Ridge
Series 9: Hollyburn Ridge photographs

Hollyburn Ridge Association
Al Neil collection
Collection · 1962 - 1994

The collection consists of audio and moving image recordings of performances by Al Neil and various musical ensembles that performed with him (Al Neil Trio, Al Neil Jazz Probe, Al Neil Quartet, and solo efforts). They include performances at the Vancouver School of Art, Simon Fraser University, The Western Front and others. The performances date from 1962 through 1989, although this collection contains CD and DVD copies (not the original recordings).


These copies were produced as part of the Al Neil Project, a 2005 collaborative effort between the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, New Orchestra Workshop, Coastal Jazz and Blues Society and the grunt gallery.

Neil, Al
Fonds · 1928-1929, 1941-1994

Fonds consists of minutes (1965-1989), copies of the Bulletin (1941-1975), drafts of constitutions and by-laws, financial records (1968-1994), photographs and printed material. Also included are correspondence, reports and schedules relating to S.S.A. sponsored concerts and film festivals.

University of British Columbia. Summer Session Association
Info Health
CA BCMA 002 · Series · 1975-1996
Part of Dr. Robert Young fonds

Series consists of copies of the Info Health columns that appeared in newspapers throughout BC and Canada.

Susan Lindenberger fonds
Fonds · 1981-1996

Fonds consists of a single record series: Educational materials relating to women's issues (1981-1996).

Lindenberger, Susan
CGIT British Columbia fonds
Fonds · 1919-1996

Fonds comprises two subgroups: Provincial Board and Victoria Committee. The Provincial Board subgroup consists of the following record series: Administrative records (1924-1996); Annual reports (1968-1996); Leadership materials ([1936?]-[ca. 1990]); Program materials (1963-1995); Camping and Camp Council materials (1919-1995); Conference materials (1955-1970); Special events, ceremonies, and services (1925-1994); Newsletters (1932-1996); Historical reference and memorabilia (1922-1990); Photographs and scrap books (1922-1992); and CGIT publications ([192-?]-1985). Victoria Committee subgroup consists of the following records series: Minutes (1956-1984); Financial records (1942-1993); Photographs and memorabilia (1921-1995); CGIT publications (1922-1976); Explorer materials (1957-1973); Arlene Kropp Collection (1951-1954); Audio records (1990).

Canadian Girls in Training. British Columbia Provincial Board
CA PMRCA Priv 27.05 · Series · 1951-1997
Part of M. John V. Shaver fonds

Series consists of records relating to Shaver’s service to the wider church as a member of Manitoba Conference’s Faith and Order Committee (1951-1956); a member of BC Conference’s Commission to Study Institutional Work in the Lower Mainland (1967-1969); a member of the Board of Directors for the Vancouver Inner City Service Project (1967-1969); and supervisor of a student at the Vancouver School of Theology (1995-1997).

Shaver, M. John V.
Correspondence
CA BCMA 003 · Series · 1977-1997
Part of Dr. Robert Young fonds

Series consists of correspondence that relates to Dr. Young’s activities as the editor of the BCMA News and as the author of the Info Health columns. Also present are a photograph, letterheads, a cartoon, and a copy of: “BCMA is Your Association”.

Jack Wise fonds
CA UVICARCH AR393 · Fonds · 1955 - 1998 (predominant 1965-1992)

The fonds reflects Wise’s artistic inspirations, philosophical development, research interests, interactions with fellow artists and patrons, and relationships with galleries, art dealers, schools and arts organizations.

The fonds consists of correspondence, sales lists, exhibition catalogues and lists, photographs, clippings, sketches, poems and calligraphy, scrapbooks and notebooks, teaching materials, curricula vitae and biographical documents, publications, and seals and other objects used by Wise in his art practice.

Correspondents include Robert Amos, Pat Martin Bates, Pat Bovey, Brian Brett, Lin Chien-Shih, Stephen Cummings, Fleming Jorgensen, Stephen Gislason, Colin and Sheila Graham, Robin Hopper, Nick and Karin Koerner, Ramon Kubicek, Lobsang Lhalungpa, Chin-Shik Lin, Brian Longworth, Max Maynard, Avon Neal, Gary Lee Nova, Toni Onley, P.K. Page, Syn Richards, Martin Segger, Doris Shadbolt, Madeleine Shields, Robin Skelton, Huston Smith, Pete Trower, George Woodcock, and Myken Woods.

The fonds has been arranged into four series: art practice; biographical; publications and essays by others; and teaching. The art practice series consists of five sub-series: photographs; posters; exhibition catalogues; correspondence; prose, poetry and small works; and notebooks, scrapbooks and clippings.

Wise, Jack