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Kent Sedgwick fonds
CA UNBC 2012.13 · Fonds · [before 2012]

The Kent Sedgwick fonds consists of 5.8 linear meters of textual records relating to his research interests of the history of the Central Interior of British Columbia. Sedgwick was an urban planner with the City of Prince George, as well as one-time instructor in geography at CNC and part time lecturer in Geography at UNBC. The subject files contain original research notes, research notes from interviews, news clippings, research copies of photos/maps

Sedgwick, Kent
Brian Fawcett fonds
CA UNBC 1996.2 · Fonds · 1951-2006

Fonds consists of personal papers, books, manuscripts, photographic materials, audio recordings and electronic records arranged into five series, which relate to Mr. Fawcett's personal life, his creative works and his relationships with members of the literary community.

Fawcett, Brian
First Nations
Series · 1967 - 2001
Part of Walt Taylor fonds

Series consists of posters, newsletters, maps, reports, articles, statements, conference proceedings, background papers, correspondence, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, declarations, brochures, memoranda, proposals, speeches, publications, court documents, and telexes related to Walt Taylor’s direct involvement with, or indirect research into, the following First Nations groups, individuals and events: Gitksan-Wet’suwet’en Tribal Council; Gitksan-Carrier Tribal Council; Cariboo Tribal Council, Tahltan Nation, Nisga’a Tribal Council, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, Council of the Haida Nation, Cree Nation, Leonard Peltier (Anishinabe and Dakota/Lakota Nations) Iroquois Nations, Nazko Nation, Kluskus Band and the Delgamuukw et al v. The Queen court case.

Series · 1990 - 2000
Part of Walt Taylor fonds

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social, economic environmental justice. Founded in 1980, the CCPA is one of Canada’s leading progressive voices in public policy debates. The CCPA publishes on a wide range of social, economic and environmental issues in formats that include research studies, short commentaries, articles in The Monitor (monthly national research magazine) and monographs. It is believed Mr. Taylor collected these publications to further his own research interests. For more information on the CCPA please visit http://www.policyalternatives.ca/ This series consists of CCPA monographs, articles, research studies and issues of The Monitor magazine.

Series · 1951 - 2000
Part of Walt Taylor fonds

Series consists of newsletters, correspondence, reports, conference programmes, poetry, agendas, brochures, newspaper clippings, articles, conference proceedings, position papers, fact sheets, technical assessments, press releases, political campaign material and briefs pertaining to Walt Taylor’s extensive involvement with various grass-roots level environmental, socio-political and peace movements while living in the Okanagan region of British Columbia from ca. 1965-1982. Also included in this series is a very small amount of early correspondence (1951 & 1955) regarding a recent publication (1951) and an update of their activities (1955). Organizations represented in this series include: British Columbia Man & Resources Programme & Provincial Conference (1972-1973); South Okanagan Civil Liberties Society; Human Rights Commission of British Columbia; the British Columbia Conference on the Emerging International Economic Order (1979); United Nations Environment Programme; New Democratic Party; Conserver Society; Amax of Canada Ltd. Mine at Kitsault; South Okanagan Environmental Coalition; Southern Interior Ecological Liaison; Peace Valley Environmental Association; Friends of the Stikine; Canadian Friends Service Committee; Cluff Lake Board of Inquiry; Dai Dong of the Fellowship of Reconciliation; Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides; Institute for Food Development Policy; B.C. Hydro: Hat Creek Coal Fired Power Plant; the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace; and Amnesty International.

Miscellaneous Publications
Series · 1967 - 2000
Part of Walt Taylor fonds

Series consists of miscellaneous newspaper clippings, posters, calendars, articles, information booklets, brochures, court documents, fact sheets, magazines, newsletters, and open correspondence related to Walt Taylors interest and research into issues of employment / unemployment; forestry economics; fisheries; bicycle helmet legislation; peace movements; poverty; wealth and taxes; housing; debt and deficit; education; transnational corporations; Canada Pension Plan; capitalism & socialism; costs of war; the World Bank; land use and agriculture; North America Free Trade Agreement; economics; racism; democracy; pollution; pesticides; alternative energy consumption; population growth; bioregionalism; biotechnology; Star Wars; and NATO low-level military training flights in Canada.

Series · 1982 - 2000
Part of Walt Taylor fonds

Series consists of correspondence, agendas, brochures, newspaper clippings, reports, project summaries, minutes, newsletters, presentations, pamphlets, proposals, member contact lists, information sheets, background papers, conference programmes and agendas, articles, society constitutions, press releases, grant applications, information kits, position papers, conference proceedings, petition forms, certificates of society incorporation, society by-laws, posters, action plans, and conference invitations pertaining to Walt Taylor’s extensive involvement with various grass-roots level environmental, socio-political and peace movements while living in the Bulkley Valley region of British Columbia from 1982-2000. Organizations represented in this series include: End Legislated Poverty; Act for Disarmament Coalition; Nuclear Free America; Vancouver Green Women’s Caucus; Waging Peace Society; New Democratic Party; British Columbia Environmental Network; Skeena Roundtable for Sustainable Development; British Columbia Environmental Network; National Centre for Sustainability; Northwest Study Conference; Driftwood Foundation; Environmental Action is Our Children’s Heritage (E.A.C.H.); Smithers Human Rights Society; Northwest Development Education Association; International Green Cross; Canadian Voice of Women for Peace; Canadian Environmental Defence Fund; Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade; Centre for Communication, Culture and Society; Sierra Club of British Columbia; B.C. Teacher’s Federation; Canadian Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War; Human Rights Research and Education Centre; Canadian Network for Ethical Investment; Canadian Council for International Cooperation; Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia; Greenpeace; National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy; Harmony Foundation of Canada; Science Council of Canada; Department of Fisheries and Oceans; Employment and Immigration Canada; Tin-Wis Coalition Society; Community Futures Program – Smithers to Burns Lake; Smithers Branch of the Legal Services Society; Union of Concerned Scientists; Project Ploughshares – Smithers; Telkwa Foundation; Centre for Popular Economics; Nechako Environmental Coalition; British Columbia Utilities Commission; Friends of the Stikine; Mondragon Cooperative System (Mondragón Corporación Cooperativa); British Columbia Round Table on the Environment and the Economy; The Council of Canadians; B.C., Federation of Labour; Kamloops Women’s Resource Centre; Vancouver’s Food Policy Coalition; British Columbia Human Rights Commission; The Fraser Institute; United for a Fair Economy; Conscience Canada Inc.; Learning Education Action & Development Smithers (L.E.A.D.S.); Canadian Peace Alliance; Physicians for Social Responsibility; Nuclear Free America; Peace Education Centre of British Columbia; The David Suzuki Foundation; Northwest Development Education Association; Workfare Watch; Nanoose Conversion Campaign; and the Christian Task Force on Central America.

Ferry family fonds
CA UNBC 2000.8 · Fonds · 1917-[199-?]

The fonds consists of newspaper articles on John Ferry and several documents related to Carney Ferry's work as a CNR agent. The bulk of the fonds documents William Dow Ferry's accomplishments, from his sixth grade report card to law school transcripts, university diplomas and certificates of appointment. Most photos are formal shots of William Ferry but one series relates to his military service, including photographs of soldiers in Whitehorse ca. 1940.

Ferry family
Electronic Records
CA UNBC 2000.10-2000.10.6 · Series · 1992 - 1997
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Series consists of 38 diskettes of the electronic records of Dr. David Fish, which have been migrated to 1 CD-ROM.

David G. Fish fonds
CA UNBC 2000.10 · Fonds · 1963-1997

Fonds contains 12.5 cm of textual records consisting of drafts of papers, off-prints of articles authored and co-authored by Fish, and files pertaining to his consultancy work in the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Also contains digital records and on diskettes (which have been migrated to CD), which include correspondence, memoranda, drafts, and other working files.

Fish, David G.
Convocation 23 May 1997
CA UNBC 2000.10-2000.10.2 · Series · 1997
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of drafts of a speech introducing Ray Williston for Honourary Doctor of Laws degree from UNBC, presented at the 23 May 1997 UNBC Convocation, as well as correspondence dealing with Williston's honorary degree.

Diploma
CA UNBC 2000.10-2000.10.7 · Series · 1997
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Series consists of 1 framed diploma from UNBC bestowing the title of Professor Emeritus on David Gomer Fish. Diploma reads as follows : "The University of Northern British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada, The Chancellor of the University of Northern British with the approval of the Senate bestows the title of Professor Emeritus on David Gomer Fish, In Witness Whereof and by the Authority duly committed to us we have hereunto set our hand and seal, May 1997, R. Alex Reed, Registrar, Iona Campagnolo, Chancellor, Charles Jago, President."

CA UNBC 2000.10-2000.10.1 · Series · 1995-1997
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Series consists of different drafts of Chapter 7, "Unlocking the Medicine Chest: The Implications of Transferring Control of Health Services to First Nations," for the book, Prospering Together: The Economic Impact of Aboriginal Settlement in British Columbia, published by the Laurier Institute, as well as other related records.

William Dow Ferry material
CA UNBC 2000.8-2000.8.3 · Series · 1920-[1996?]
Part of Ferry family fonds

Series consists of records and photographs relating to Judge William Ferry's life and career. Includes school records from Prince George Public School and the University of British Columbia, military photographs, and records, certificates and photographs relating to his his judicial career.

Ferry, William Dow
CA UNBC 2000.10-2000.10.1-2000.10.1.2 · Item · [ca. 1995]
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 edited and revised early draft of chapter for Prospering Together. Initial paper--which was subsequently heavily revised--was written by Lee G. Morrison and David Fish, and was entitled "Land Claims Settlement and the Devolution of Control of Health Services: The Health and Economic Report".

CA UNBC 2000.1 · Fonds · 3 Apr.1952 - 15 Mar. 1993

Fonds consists of textual, photographic, cartographic, electronic and promotional films/video recordings related to the mining operations of Cassiar Asbestos Mining Corporation (CAMC) and creation of Cassiar townsite. CAMC records primarily consist of records related to mining operations including construction, engineering, daily mining operations, administration of CAMC, tallies of extractions, labour and union activities, corporate events and visits by dignitaries. Townsite records are primarily visual representations of townsite construction, including the creation of health, education and community services including Cassiar's private hospital, school, library, as well as townsite images. Photographs include documentation of natural and man-made landscapes within the Cassiar region of Northern BC. Other holdings include a near complete run of Cassiar's community newspaper.

Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.
Photographic material
CA UNBC 2000.1-2001.1.1 · Series · 1952-1992
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

The Photographic Materials series consists of 6100 photographs, 900 slides and negatives documenting a wide variety of subject areas pertaining to both the operations of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd., and the company township of Cassiar, B.C. Types of subject areas found within this series include, but are not limited to: mine, plant, labour, and townsite operations at the company towns of Cassiar and Clinton Creek (including community activities associated therein and townsite development); construction of plant and mine buildings ; mines and equipment not owned by Cassiar Asbestos Corporation, but which are believed to have been used for operational research purposes ; aerial photographs ; company exploration of further mineral deposits outside of Cassiar ; official tours ; community images, promotional material ; executive portraits. The Photographic Materials series has been further subdivided into the following 4 subseries: Exploration & Development, Construction, General (Mining) Operations & (Townsite) Community Operations, and Corporate Affairs.

Alain Lefebvre collection
CA UNBC 1992.16 · Collection · 12 February 1991

Collection contains a signed Spruce Kings hat, a signed game puck and a letter to Al Lefebvre of UNBC.

Seneka Bibile: A Tribute
CA UNBC 2000.10-2000.10.3-2000.10.3.10 · Item · Feb. 1986
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 unpublished paper entitled "Seneka Bibile: A Tribute," presented by Mark Amerasinghe, Kandy, February 1986.

CA UNBC 2000.10-2000.10.3-2000.10.3.07 · Item · 13 Feb. 1986
Part of David G. Fish fonds

Consists of 1 unpublished paper entitled "From Kandy to Canada, Or, Looking in the Mirror First," presented at the Eighth Bibile Memorial Oration to the Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy Sri Lanka, 13 February 1986.