Individuals in the photograph include: Mr. and Mrs. James Stark, Jessie Stark (later Mrs. F.R. Begg), Walter Stark, William Stark, and an Asian servant. J.S. Matthews' notes with print or negative in Archives.

Item is part one of two, Digital PAL Master, includes textless BG; theatrical feature film released May 1996 at Cannes Film Festival. Yaletown Entertainment Group, Full Circle and G.L.A.S.S. Films present David Naughton, Linda Kash, in a Reto Salimbeni film, "Urban Safari." Starring Jay Brazeau, Donnelly Rhodes, Andrea Nemeth, with Teryl Rothery, David Palffy, Rebecca Toolan, Adriana Tripa, Barry Pepper, Charles Seigel. Executive producers Michael Collier and Reto Salimbeni, Line producer R. Earl Peturson, Casting Akiko Morison (Canada) and Kathy Henderson (USA), Art director Peter Hinton, Costume designer David Lisle, Music composed and conducted by Brahm Wenger, Editor Jana Fritsch, Director of photography Vic Sarin, Story by Reto Salimbeni, Screenplay by James J. Desmarais,and Alison Rosenfeld Desmarais and P.J. Reece, Producer Michael Collier, Director Reto Salimbeni. The story follows a couple living in New York trying to impress their neighbours and boss by telling everyone that they were going on an African vacation that the Johnson's could not actually afford. Hilarity ensues as they hide out in their own home and various neighbours who have keys to their apartment take advantage of the 'empty' home for the two week vacation period. The small family grows closer in crisis and decide to make some life changing choices.

Item is part one of two of Digital NTSC Master. Full Circle and G.L.A.S.S. Films; a Reto Salembeni film; David Naughton, Linda Kash, Jay Brazeau, Donnelly Rhodes, Andrea Nemeth, Teryl Rothery, David Palffy, Rebecca Toolan, Adriana Tripa, Barry Pepper, Charles Seigal; Executive producers Michael Collier and Reto Salimbeni; Line producer R. Earl Peturson; Casting Akiko Morison (Canada) and Kathy Henderson (USA); Art direction Peter Hinton; Costume designer David Lisle; Music composed and conducted by Brahm Wenger; Editor Jana Fritsch; Director of Photography Vic Sarin; Story by Reto Salimbeni; Screenplay by James J Desmarais, Alison Rosenfeld Desmarais, and PJ Reece; Producer Michael Collier; Director Reto Salimbeni.

Item is part two of two of Digital NTSC Master.

Item is part two of two, Digital PAL Master, includes textless BG; theatrical feature film released May 1996 at Cannes Film Festival. Includes the film's conclusion and end credits.

Item is the theatrical trailer for "Urban Safari."

Item is original sound element for the documentary "Everest - Climb for Hope." Includes wild sound, side A. Audio includes wild sound of wives and girlfriends leaving base camp, yaks being loaded, sherpas arguing with Mr. Lee, a sherpa burning juniper incense, yaks travelling toward advanced base camp, and yaks crossing a stream.

Item is raw footage for the documentary "Everest - Climb for Hope." Includes scenes of Ernie [Erwin] Sniedzins with his daughter Sarah, who suffers from Rett Syndrome, walking together in a park and playing on the swings. Includes some footage of other adults and children at the park, enjoying the outdoors, and playing on the playground. Some nighttime (very dark) footage of a fundraiser candlelight dinner event, in support of Rett Syndrome awareness.

Item is raw footage for the documentary "Everest - Climb for Hope." Includes an interview with Ernie [Erwin] Sniedzins about the origins of "The Climb for Hope," its beginnings in 1986, Rett Syndrome the disease and its effect on the Sniedzins family, and he compares climbing Mount Everest to tackling the challenges of Rett Syndrome. There is also scenes of Sniedzins walking in the park with his daughter, Sarah, who suffers from Rett Syndrome.

Collector/curator's description reads: “1935, Vancouver. Quan Gow Family. Back row: Mary (1921-1991); and Allen (1919-2001). Front row (left to right): Dick (1925-2020); Der Shee Quan Gow (1892-1963); Joe (1931-2010); Jean (1928-1965); Gow "Harry" Quan (1892-1969); and Ben (1923-1989). Back row: Dorothy; Allen Quan (1919-2001).”

Item is a videocassette containing eight episodes of Prism from 1990 to 1991. Prism, the gay and lesbian community affairs television program, was a production of the Pride Festival Association and West End Neighbourhood Television.

(00:00:00 – 00:29:15)
The June 1990 episode opens with footage from above the Lion’s Gate Bridge. The episode is hosted by Malcolm Crane and he interviews Gary Penny and Vince Mannis from Vancouver’s Pride Festival Association, as well the co-chairs of the South Florida Pride Committee Mark Canterbury and Bob Vernacky from Ft. Lauderdale. Topics discussed include Pride organizing, events, attendance, community and conferences.

(00:29:16 - 01:00:21)
The August 1990 episode focuses on the topic of HIV and AIDS, the costs and available support systems, and discrimination. The episode is hosted by Malcolm Crane and he interviews Kevin Robb (AIDS/HIV activist and lawyer), Brian Peel (Executive Director of AIDS Vancouver) and Jim McCabe (Insurance Salesman).

(01:00:22 -01:28:59)
This 1990 episode is hosted by Malcolm Crane and looks at the role of support groups in the Gay and Lesbian community in Vancouver. Crane interviews Peter Cook (Disabled Support Group) and Stan Weese (Pride Festival Association) about his use of support groups, specifically Gay Leisure Link and the Metropolitan Community Church.

(01:29:00 – 01:57:44)
This 1990 episode is focused on commerce and the power of the Gay and Lesbian dollar, and business boycotts. Robb Atkinson interviews Ken Walker and [Bet Cecil] about the protest at Joe’s Café. The second segment shows an interview by Garrett Campbell with Mary Brookes of the Vancouver Gay and Lesbian Centre. In the third segment David Berton interviews David Moorhouse, C.A. with the Greater Vancouver Business Association.

(01:57:45 – 02:24:38)
The November 1990 episode is hosted by Kathee Muzin and Malcolm Crane, and contains four segments. The first segment is an interview by Malcolm Crane with James Trenholme about police/gay relations. The second segment is a public service announcement by Karen Tulchinsky about International Lesbian Week. The third segment is about the idea of chosen family where Karen Tulchinsky, Mary Brookes and Mickey McCaffery are interviewed by Kathee Muzin. The episode concludes with a special program on sports by Garrett Campbell and includes interviews with Chris McPherson (English Bay Water Polo Club), Rob Radke (Vancouver’s Frontrunners), Helen Ward (Gay Volleyball Association), Janel Snell (English Bay Swim Club) and Larry Grieg (English Bay Soft Tip Dart League).

(02:24:39 – 02:52:44)
The December 1990 episode contains five segments centred around the theme of honoring the families of lesbians and gay men. The episode begins with a winter solstice message by Pat Hogan. The second segment is an interview with Gertrude and Stan Stevens (Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians) by Robb Atkinson. The third segment is a Christmas message from Prism by Wally Hargrave (Pastor, Metropolitan Community Church). In the fourth segment Kathee Muzin interviews terry Miles and John Crawford about parenting as gay men. The episode concludes with a special report by Garrett Campbell on gay and lesbian activities post Celebration 90’ and includes interviews with Willi Zwozdesky (Vancouver Men’s Chorus), Leik Towler (Squares Across the Border), Tom Graff (Vancouver’s Rainbow Marching Band) and David Reid (Lesbian and Gay Choir of Vancouver).

(02:52:45 – 03:22:06)
This 1991 episode is hosted by Kathee Muzin and Robb Atkinson and contains six segments. The first is an interview by Robb Atkinson with Floyd Sinclair and David [Uotmo] about social environments, sexuality and gay networks since the 1950’s. In the second segment is an interview with Earle Ingram (Prime Timers) by Kathee Muzin on being a single and mature gay man. In the next segment Floyd Sinclair and David [Uotmo] discuss coming out and gay life in the 90’s. Kathee Muzin interviews Elyssa Lay (Gazebo Connection Singles Group) in the fourth segment. A new film review segment is launched featuring Gerry Kowalenko, where he reviews the film “Longtime Companions”. The episode concludes with a Betty’s Cable Clip from the BLT Theatre Company showing “Preacher’s Anonymous”.

(03:22:07 – 03:51:29)
The April 1991 episode is hosted by Alan Segal and Robb Atkinson and opens with an interview with David Allison (Rainbow Garden Club) by Atkinson. Atkinson then interviews Tony Dukes (Executive Coordinator, Lesbian and Gay Youth Group). The third segment shows Alan Segal and Wayne Robert visiting the Gay and Lesbian Youth Group and interviewing members. The fourth segment is a film review of “Desert Hearts” by Gerry Kowalenko. The episode concludes with street interviews about government subsidies of HIV/AIDS treatments.

The technical director for all episodes is Gordon Inglis. The executive producer is Malcolm Crane. Prism Crew members include: Karen Bitz, Garrett Campbell, Joe Crowell, Eric Dunning, Tony Lindala, Sue McNaughton, Keith Paquette, Wayne Robert and Glynnis Waters.

The content concludes at 03:51:30

Group portrait showing Mr. and Mrs. Phair, their sons A.W.A. "Arty" and Herbert, and, standing toward the back of the house is Chew, their Chinese servant.

Group photograph

Item is an amateur film documenting the Spencer children and their grandfather R.V. Winch playing at Jericho Beach in Vancouver. Hangars of the Royal Canadian Air Force Base are visible and float planes. The film also documents a gathering of people and automobiles in a wooded area. An accompanying handwritten note reads "John, Victor, Grandpa at beach" and "Groups of people and old cars (a lot of Chinese people)".

Item is a film showing Wayne McCuaig's seventh birthday party with a pony, a Halloween party, Christmas celebrations 1958, Britannia Beach with friends Laura West and Patsy McCannell, sports day at school, Patricia McCuaig playing the accordion, Queen Elizabeth opening Deas Island Tunnel (now Massey Tunnel) in July 1959, summer camp, water skiing, playing football and time with neighbours.

Item is a documentary film documenting Vancouver's parks in 1940. This film names Vancouver the "Playground City of the North West" and contains footage of Stanley Park, Connaught Park, Douglas Park, Devonshire Park, Shaughnessy Park, Memorial West Park, Memorial South Park, Almond Park, Hastings Community Park, Grandview Park, Trout Lake, Queen Elizabeth Park, Tatlow Park, Thornton Park, Hadden Park, Burrard View Park, Maple Grove Park, Sunset Nursery, Victory Square Park, Beaver Lake Park as well as Vancouver's beaches including English Bay, Kitsilano Beach, Second Beach, Spanish Banks and Locarno Beach. The film also features Stanley Park including footage of typical scenes at the entrance and causeway, the Administration Offices of the parks system, primeval forest scenes, blossom time in the rockeries and gardens, Lost Lagoon, Prospect Point, Lions Gate Bridge, the totem poles and a view of Stanley park from afar. As well, the film documents the locations of the free swimming classes provided by Vancouver Sun newspaper at Lumberman's Arch Pool, Kitsilano Pool, New Brighton Pool and Maple Grove Pool. Vancouver's playgrounds are also documented with footage of children playing in the playgrounds at Memorial South Playground, Norquay Playground, Robson Playground and McLean Playground. In addition, this film documents a variety of recreational activities that take place in Vancouver's parks including swimming, sunbathing, boating, diving, folk dancing, tennis, golfing (at Fraser Golf Course), walking, lawn bowling, horse-shoe pitching, model yacht racing, cricket, playing games, enjoying the park's fauna and flora (in both summer and autumn), picnicking and having BBQs. Special events such as symphonies, Dress-up Day, the Annual Sandbox Contest, and the annual Soap-box Derby are also documented.

Collector/curator's description reads: “1915, Vancouver. Photo of Chan Quay and his wife, Lam Shee, along with their children. Front row (left to right): Git Sen (Lillian) Chan; Lam Shee; Chan Quay; and Nai Wing Chan. Back row (left to right): Nai Quong Chan and Keng Sen (Mary) Chan. Chan Quay Family. Chan Quay, shown here with his family in 1915, decided not to stay in Canada. He paid the head tax and arrived in Victoria in 1896. For years he successfully operated [Wo] Sang Merchant Tailor shops first in Victoria and then in Vancouver. Quay also was very active in his clan society and led the efforts to construct the Chin Wing Chun Tong society building on Pender Street. However, something drew him back to China. In 1928, he sold the tailor shop and left for China with his wife and two youngest children. He died in China in 1940. Lillian Chan Mah Collection (99).”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Late 1930s, Vancouver. Yucho Chow and his family. Back row standing L to R: Henry; Samuel, Philip, Jack, Ying (Jack's wife), Helena (Peter's wife), Rose and Jessie. Front row: Peter, Yucho, Mrs. Yucho Chow (Yip Shee Quon), Anna Chow (on lap), Chong Wong (Helena's father), Duncan Wong (Helena's brother).”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Late 1920s, Vancouver. Photo of Yucho Chow’s wife and some of his Canadian-born children. Back row, left to right: Jack Chow; Peter Chow; Rose Chow; Jessie Chow. Front row: Philip Chow; Mrs. Yucho Chow (formerly Yip Kwan) and Samuel Chow. (Samuel Chow who was born March 1, 1923 and died July 1949 of TB [tuberculosis], shortly before his father, Yucho Chow passed away in November 1949.)”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “C. 1935, Vancouver. Photo of Yucho Chow’s children. Left to right: Peter, Jack, Jessie, Rose, Sammy and adopted child named Henry.”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “C. 1933, Vancouver. Photo of the Ng family. Standing back row (left to right): Beatrice Ng; Mamie Ng (Mamie Fung); Hazel
Front row: Marjorie Ng (Marjorie Chow); Mabel Chow Ng holding baby Cecile Ng (Cecile Dar Woon); Ina Ng (Ina Wong); Dick Jong Ng; and Howard Ng.”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1923, Vancouver. Photo of Mabel Chow Ng and her husband Dick Jong Ing, and their two daughters: Beatrice Ng (on lap) and Hazel Ng (Hazel Young).”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “C. 1928, Vancouver. Mabel (Chow) Ng (seated) and her husband Dick Jong Ng with their children. Children left to right: Beatice Ng; Marjorie Ng (later Marjorie Chow); Howard Ng (sitting on Mabel’s lap); Mamie Ng (later Mamie Fung); and Hazel Ng (later Hazel Young).”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “C. 1943, Vancouver. Family portrait of Jack Chow and his wife Ying (Ng). Photo has been hand painted. Children left to right: Bill; Jack; Marion; Leonard.”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa 1940s, Vancouver. Photo of Rose (Prpich) Polonia and her second husband (first name unknown). Photo likely taken on their wedding day.”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1934, Vancouver. Photo of Basant Kaur holding her first-born daughter, Mary Kaur.”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1931, Vancouver. Photo of Jimmy Lowe with his mother Wong Shee. The photo has been hand coloured.”

Collector/curator and donating family’s description reads: “1936, Vancouver. From left to right: Sylvia (b. 1926) with headband; Grandma Sam Chun May b. 1920 with baby Peggy (b. 1936 ) in her arms; Loy (b. 1922) with V-neck sweater vest; Peter (b. 1928) in white shirt buttoned up; my dad Harry (b. 1920) with East Richmond lacrosse jersey; Grandfather Jae Tong Yuen (arrived 1911 on Empress of Japan. This is his second marriage - his first wife died giving birth. He worked [at] Hastings Sawmill, land clearing Shaughnnessy); Dennis (b. 1933) with shorts between grandpa's legs; and Ken in the sweater vest with horizontal lines (b. 1931); Uncle John (son #2 and born in 1922) has already passed away in 1928 at age 6 or 7 from pneumo-meningitis (re: Mitchell School disease outbreak which killed 3 of the 4 children that cont[r]acted it.)
When this photo was taken at the Yucho Chow Studio, the family lived on Jacombs Road Richmond, (at the time Jacombs was a private road and Cambie was known as 20th).
Grandma Sam Chun Moy (not her real name). Brought over alone as a 5 year from Yin Ping County of Guangdong Province on Blue Funnel Line - S.S. Teucer (Her mother let her go due to health issues). Grandma Sam Chun Moy was raised by the Sam family in Powell River, Union Steamship Company days (pre- BC Ferries). She never wanted to talk about this chapter in her life.”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Early 1940s, Vancouver. Photo of a Sikh Canadian couple and their three daughters.”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “C. 1938, Vancouver. Photo of Basant Kaur Singh (right), her daughter Esther Kaur (left) and an unidentified woman, likely a relative.”

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Mid-1940s, Vancouver. Photo of Jim and Mary Yuen and their children. Jim was a businessman who was involved in a number of enterprises. Before the Second World War, he bought the London Hotel with family money. Then he purchased a grocery store at 761 East Pender in Vancouver. He followed that up opening the Kubla Khan nightclub which, in 1966 was remodelled and renamed to Shanghai Junk. According to a February 1966 Vancouver Sun newspaper article, Jim spent $40,000 on the renovation. Back: Fred Yuen, Jeanne Yuen, Doug Yuen. Middle: Gordon Yuen, Mary Yuen, Beatrice Yuen, Jim Yuen, Robert Yuen. Front: Grace Yuen, Gilbert Yuen.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Early 1920s, Vancouver. Photo of Toy Wong with his two wives and children.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1940s, Vancouver. Photo of Wong and Mah family members. Back row, left to right: Robert Mah; Adelaine (Mah) Wong, and Edward Wong. Children: Ivan Wong (on lap), Lee Lin Choy (seated); Ernie Wong; Sam Gong (seated) and Alfie Wong (on lap). Robert was a student and went on to become a draftsman. Edward owned and operated Park General Store on 269 Powell Street. He also worked as a real estate agent.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1936, Vancouver. Soo Lum Woo family. Left to right: William Woo; Soo Lum Woo; and Mary Woo.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1931, Vancouver. Woo Lee Shee and children. Standing (left to right): Effie; Ruby and William. Seated (left to right): Edith; Margaret; Helen (infant); Woo Lee Shee.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Early 1940s, Vancouver. Photo of Chou Heung Leong Wong family. Back row (left to right): Leah (Wong) Gong, Bing Chew Wong. Front: Tommy Wong; Frank Wong; Frances (Wong) Lim; Chou Heung Leong Wong (mother); Tommy (Bing Tong) Wong; and May (Wong) Eng.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1914, Vancouver. Wong Wing family standing on Keefer Street. Left to right: John Wong, Chan Dai Yuen, Wong Wing Fong, Ben Wong.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “Late 1940s, Vancouver. Photo of Wally and Della Wong with their children and an unidentified older man. It is rumoured that Wally came to Canada as a 'paper son' of businessman Quong Wong. Back row (left to right): Della and Wally Wong. Front row: Gerry, Gladys, unidentified older Asian man, Gilby and Gordon Wong.”.

Collector/curator's description reads: “1919, Vancouver. Photo of businessman Quong Wong and his wife and children and other relatives. Back row standing (Left to right): Quong Wong and Nellie Wong. Middle row: Mary (standing); Hum Shee (spouse of Quong Wong) holding infant son Ted Wong; Grandfather Sam Leong; Grandmother Foong Heng holding Yuet Yuen; and Yet Yee. Front row: Dorothy; Kay/Kathleen and Leonard (children of Quong Wong and Hum Shee); Wing Gee; Gin Goong.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “1919, Vancouver. Quong John Wong with his wife Hum Shee Wong and their children. Left to right: Mrs. Wong holding son Ted; Leonard (#1 son); Quong John Wong; and daughter Kathleen. Quong was a Vancouver businessman who ran a grocery store and invested in restaurants. It is believed that, for some period, he was a partner/owner in the W.K. Gardens Chop Suey restaurant, a popular banquet-style restaurant that operated in Vancouver's Chinatown from about 1917-1985.”

Collector/curator's description reads: “March 1925, Vancouver. Portrait of Wong family. Left to right: Seto S. Wong; son Quon Hipp Wong; nephew William Wong; and father Shih Park Wong. Shih Park operated the Hong Yee On general store on Canton Alley. His son, Quon H Wong because a notary and also ran a travel agency on Pender. William Wong was a nephew whose father had passed away. He later operated the famous Ovaltine Cafe on Hastings Street. His son, Randall Wong, went on to become the first Chinese Canadian federally-appointed judge in British Columbia.”