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Item is a film showing views of Vancouver, Stanley Park. And the North Shore mountains from Coal Harbour, horses on street in downtown Vancouver, Marine Building from Burrard Street, Diamond Jubilee Parade footage, and scenes around downtown Vancouver.

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of "Coronation 36: Legendary Ladies and their Leading Men" presented by the Dogwood Monarchist Society along with Emperor XXXIII, Steve and Empress XXXV, Jaylene at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel.

Notes: sound quality extremely poor: some acts unidentifiable
Contents details:
(000) Introduction of royalty and guests
(17:30) Raye Sunshine and Christina ? - song
(34:25) Kamelle Toe (?) - song
(41:05) ? - song
(52:35) Glenn Anderson - song
(58:25) Imelda Mae Santos - song
(1:17:00) ? - song
(1:42:00) Myria LeNoir - song
(1: 46:53) Christopher Peterson - song
(2:06:00) Charity - song
(2:26:40) Mandy Kamp - song
(2:31:00) Adrian Alexander de Vender Vogue - song
(2:36:45) Nina Maxwell - song
(2:42:55) Buster Cherry - song
(2:47:20) Viviane Von Broken Hymen - song
(2:54:10) Kyle Hazelwood - song
(3:01:00) Iona Whipp - song
(3:09:30) Austin, Texas performance
(3:15:35) Buster Cherry - song
(3:19:25) Tacoma, Wash. - performance
(3:23:45) Justine Tyme - song
(3:29:05) Steve Lobsinger - song
(3:42:52) Jaylene - photo tribute and song

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of 'Masquerade : The Faces Behind the Mask', the 2008 Dogwood Monarchist Society Coronation Ball at the Vancouver Masonic Hall. Audio cuts in and out throughout recording.

Contents index:
(00:40) Knights of Malta
(06:05) Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society
(09:50) Emcees of Act One: Empress of Calgary - Dion, and Empress of San Diego - Lala
(11:45) Emperor Glen Anderson and Empress Imelda Mae Santos
Empress of Canada - Ted North
(32:30) [Jerene Jefferies] - Empress of Hawaii - song
(39:20) Janine Fuller (Little Sister's Bookstore)
(39:50) Phillip Dawson, Richard Harrison, Jim DeYoung, Paige Turner, Larry Gordon (British Columbia Person's With AIDS Society)
(42:25) Jeffery Bear, Sarah Blankets, Byron Longclaw, Super Hazel DePontiac, John Taylor. Jaylene, Vince Rex, Al Houston (Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society)
(43:25) Princess 18, BeBe Bear - song
(50:20) Maximus (Entertainer of the Year) - song
(55:10) Miss Kiwi Stevens - song
(59:00) Miss Adrian Ryan Jive - song
(1:05:50) Mandy Kamp - song
(1:13:30) Imelda Mae Santos and Glen Anderson - song
(1:16:10) Glen Anderson - song
(1:17:20) Imelda Mae Santos - song
(1:37:00) Robyn Graves - song
(1:54:15) [DJ Lather] (King of Hearts) - song
(2:27:20) Hedy Fry
(2:36:30) 3rd Empress of Victoria/2nd Empress of Vancouver Mara Regina Lee - song
(2:47:20) Alexa Manilla - song
(2:53:50) Dinah Myte - song
(3:00:55) Donna Creation - monologue
(3:06:50) ted northe - song
(3:15:30) Jaylene - song
(3:21:45) Nina Maxwell - song
(3:29:10) Mayor of Vancouver - Sam Sullivan
(3:33:40) Star 69 - song
(3:40:25) [Miss M] - song
(3:47:35) Lala - song
(3:52:40) Estie Louder - song
(3:56:45) Carlotta Gurl - song
(4:03:40) Glen Anderson - song
(4:15:20) Imelda Mae Santos - song
(4:46:00) Crowning of Robyn Graves

Item is a videocassette containing an edited recording of the 'DMS Coronation Ball 1998'. Opening title card contains the following text: "Amazing Video Productions of Vancouver, B.C., Canada and Jim De Young present the 1998 DMS [Dogwood Monarchist Society] Coronation Ball. Cameramen: Ed Chow, Sean Ross, Jim De Young."
Contents index:
(01:50) Marlene
(03:40) Presentation of flags by the Knights of Malta
(04:15) The Vancouver Chorus sing USA and Canada anthems
(10:00) performance
(20:25) Marty, Emperor XXV
(25:20) Wanda Fuca
(34:50) Wa Wa, Emperor 21
(54:45) Milan
(1:01:25) GVNCS [Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society]
(1:08:25) Neil (Emperor XX, Calgary)
(1:21:30) Crema
(1:27:05) Judy Jive
(1:34:55) Justine Tyme
(1:41:50) Sister C - MC
(1:45:50) Mandy Kamp
(1:52:50) Tara Nova
(1:59:30) Wes
(2:24:20) Richard Boulier
(2:28:35) Carlotta
(2:52:40) Reigning Empress of Hawaii
(2:55:13) performance
(2:59:40) Empress VII [Alana St. Clair] and Emperor VII Bruce St. Clair of Regina, Saskatchewan
(3:08:25) Marty and Wanda Fuca
(3:19:05) JD Rene
(3:40:45) Ms. Adrian
(3:45:50) Ruby Stone
(3:52:15) Candidate #3 for Emperor XXVI, Bennet Williams
(4:02:00) Richard Boulier
(4:12:20) Hedy Fry and Svend Robinson
(4:17:35) [Electra De Vander Vogue]
(4:27:20:) [Nina Richie De Vander Vogue]
(4:38:10) [Ashley O'Day]
(4:44:15) Diana Rose, Joan-E, Justine Tyme
(5:02:10) Imelda Mae Santos
(5:12:50) Empress VI [Christina] of Ohio
(5:19:35) [Scarlet Fever] of Toronto, Ontario
(5:34:10) [Empress of Seattle]
(5:34:25) [Dewitt Dior]
(5:43:40) Marty
(5:53:00) Wanda Fuca
(6:13:40) Coronation of new Emperor and Empress - Ms. Adrian and Bennet Williams

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the 1999 DMS Coronation Ball, A Medieval Legend of a Crystal Diamond Goddess, at the Roundhouse Community Centre with emcee Mona Lee. The video opens with a note from Amazing Video Productions explaining technical issues that resulted in the first set not captured to tape. Sets two to four of the show were taped. At 4:45:20 the video intersperses footage supplied by Roger's Cablevision which contains documentation of the first set of the Coronation Ball, as well as commentary and interviews.

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the Dogwood Monarchist Society Coronation Ball "Show Gurl" at the Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver on March 17th, 2001.

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the DMS New Years Eve celebration at the Dufferin Hotel.

Contents index:
(00:00) Audience celebrating
(4:55) Judy Jive
(8:45) Tara Nova and Ms. Adrian - MCs
(10:12) Ruby Stone - song
(15:10) Sister C - song
(19:25) Iris (GVNCS) - song
(23:30) Imelda Mae Santos - song
(30:33) Tara Nova - song
(35:00) Sumi Sashay - song
(38:45) Kristy Krunt - original song
(42:00) Diana Rose - song
(45:10) Ms. Adrian - song

Item is an amateur film documenting roping, tying down, and branding cattle. Film documents men on horseback rounding up cattle, and briefly shows Col. Victor and Gertrude Spencer, and children John Fife and Elizabeth Ann. Accompanying note reads, "Dog Creek Round Up Cattle mostly brand[ing]". Note is ripped.

Item is an amateur film documenting Mount Dolly Varden, men exploring the area, and footage shot from a railroad scooter.

Item is an amateur film documenting a picnic and children at a playground.

Item is an amateur film documenting Mount Dolly Varden and men hiking in the forest, a picnic with competitions including races and tug-of-war, and children playing on a beach.

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of a talk given by Don Hann at Harry's Off Commercial about the Gay Alliance Toward Equality. The recording contains footage of archival documents related to the talk, and issues of Gay Tide, as well as short interviews with Don Hann and Harry Grunsky.

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the 3rd Annual Dot Party hosted by Bill Monroe. Performers include ted northe, [Teddy LaTour], Polly Ester, Myria LeNoir, Iris, Chris Peterson, [Fistful of Crinolines], [Ray Armour], Ms. Daisy, Ms. Ginger, Eleanor, [Bella Blossom] and the Glossettes, [Bo Vine]. Performances are followed by the announcement of the new Ms. Dot.

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of 'Doug Hall's Show for Emperor 23' at the Dufferin Hotel, sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society.

Contents index:
(01:35) Gordon Newman introduction of MC Myria Le Noir
(2:50) Myria - song
(6:00) Introduction of Doug Hall
(7:50) Wanda Fuca - song
(12:00) Introduction of Gina Hormone (Empress 16)
(13:00) Doug Hall - song
(17:20) Ms.. Adrian - song
(23:50) Wilma Fingerdew - Empress of Regina - song
(31:50) Missy Le Moo - Empress of Saskatchewan - song
(36:40) Introduction of GVNCS Chief XVII Maquinna (Ivan)
(37:30) Diana Star - song
(42:15) Larry Gordon - song
(46:50) Ruby Stone - song
(52:40) Beverley X - song
(56:00) K.D. (Miss GVNCS) - song
(59:35) Zoey - song
(1:03:40) Carlotta Gurl - song
(1:07:50) Donny Hamilton - song

Item is a documentary film documenting the transportation and population issues that impact access to downtown Vancouver. Film contains scenes of driving on the Granville Street Bridge, people attending a show, on a beach and walking around city streets at both daytime and evening.

Item is a film showing a group of men leaving Harry Chin's house at 1118 Powell Street, people in and standing around a Cadillac, a family fishing excursion and scenes at the Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Item is a documentary on the construction of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden. The first section discusses the development of the classical garden in Suzhou, its history, and its purposes. This narration is illustrated with footage of morning scenes of streets and parks, the Yangzi River, and several gardens in the city. The second and much longer section covers the construction of the Vancouver garden. Footage of the construction is combined with narration describing the process; with emphasis throughout placed on how little the construction of the garden has changed since the Song Dynasty in the use of hand tools, traditional building methods, and traditional materials.

Specific stages of construction examined are the importing of the materials from China, the construction of the pillars and the assembling of the pavilions, clay tile roofing and roof finishing, the placement of Lake Tai rocks and the thin tall stones, the courtyard paving and internal tiling, the ‘leak window’ construction, and the construction and finishing work of the screens and railings in the carpentry shop. Also included is a short interview with Joe Wai, project architect, in which he discusses the background of the garden project. The documentary concludes with footage of the opening ceremony with a Chinese delegation, and footage of the completed garden.

Item is an amateur film of the 1958 Chinatown Dragon Parade. The film includes views of spectators lined up along the parade route, buildings and signs for businesses along Pender Street, and cars and groups participating in the parade. Footage includes many shots of men in a large dragon costume, the Vancouver Fire Department Band, and the Chinese Freemasons and Chinese Community School floats.

Item is a film containing a television spot produced by CBC in 1972. Hosted by Pat Rose and Susan Anderson. Bob Oudenaarden takes them on a tour through the Sweeney Cooperage, and demonstrates the barrel making process from log to barrel, with a focus on the construction of the oak barrel and their various uses. Contributors include: "The Entier Ensemble" (music), David Kendall (writer), Victor Miles (designer), Charlotte Trende (costumes), Beverley Takeuchi (makeup), Jim Ellis (lighting), Ralph Parker (audio), Ken Lowe (technical producer), Ray Hazzon (executive producer), and Bill White (producer).

Item is an amateur film documenting men in rowboats on a lake hunting ducks with dogs, and Victor Vance Spencer training the dogs.

Item contains hawk crest graphics and title graphics for "L'Envol Des Sky Hawks."

Item is an amateur film documenting Gertrude Spencer and her children John Fife and Elizabeth Ann playing with chicks and chickens at Earlscourt in Lytton, B.C.

Item is an amateur film documenting members of the Spencer family at the Earlscourt ranch in Lytton, B.C. Film documents Elizabeth Ann playing on the lawn, people playing tennis, John Fife and Elizabeth Ann Spencer swimming, Gertrude Spencer at the swimming pool, and R.V. Winch reading inside the house.

Item is an amateur film documenting Elizabeth Ann and Victor Vance Spencer swimming at the family ranch at Lytton, B.C. Film also documents horse racing and a rodeo.

Item is an amateur film documenting the Spencer children and friends playing on the lawn of the family ranch at Lytton, B.C. Film also documents family and workers cleaning the swimming pool. Accompanying note reads, "Earlscourt in color - good 1937".

Item was produced by Yaletown Productions for Emergency Preparedness Canada with assistance from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the Knowledge Network and the UBC Department of Civil Engineering. 1987 Minister of Supply and Services Canada.

Item is an amateur film documenting Gertrude, Trudean, and Elizabeth Ann Spencer in the yard at Earlscourt ranch in Lytton, B.C.

Item is a film showing an unidentified concert at the Malkin Bowl, smaller outdoor concert[s], concert audiences, a drum circle and various park scenes.

Item is a film showing footage of a person wearing an Easter bunny costume, performers on a stage, parked cars and various shots of people and crowds at the event.

Item is a family film shot between 1953 and 1954. Footage was mostly shot at Ozama in the Dominican Republic and includes many shots of Alix Cherniavsky as a baby with her parents Peter and Ann Cherniavsky. Also shown are Ozama locals singing and playing, people swimming and a Christmas party.

Item is a film showing footage of a concert, people gathered in an outdoor space, dancing, drinking and socializing.

Item is a film showing two outdoor musical performances, police on horseback, candid shots of people in a residential neighbourhood on the street and in front of a house, people and children outside a wooded area jumping on a trampoline [possibly at Jericho].

Item is a video recording of an educational program entitled "Eating for a Healthy Baby," produced by the Vancouver Health Department. The program provides information about healthy food choices for expecting mothers, and covers topics including Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating; the food groups; examples of healthy meals, with a focus on Indian cuisine; protein intake for vegetarians; educational pregnancy programs; intake of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco; and diet considerations while breastfeeding.

Film contains raw footage shot for use in the production of "Economic Development." Includes footage of workers constructing circuit boards (motherboards), close-ups of circuit boards, other technology industry related shots, a man working on mapping computer on a boat, and other machines processing and being inspected by workers.

Cycling through Pacific Spirit Regional Park and then along 18th crossing Crown.

Item is raw camera footage shot for the never completed film which was tentatively titled "Neon Madman" or "Electric City." Includes street scenes, a parking meter, electrical lines, port scenes with cranes and ships, and a sunflower.

Item is raw camera footage shot for the never completed film which was tentatively titled "Neon Madman" or "Electric City." Includes night street scenes featuring neon lights on Granville Street and Georgia Street, including: Movieland Arcade, Sam's, the Orpheum, Vogue Theatre, Bowmac and more. Also includes scenes of traffic, and shop windows.

Item is processed footage for the never completed film which was tentatively titled "Neon Madman" or "Electric City." Film has been colour manipulated differently throughout. Short clips are spliced together; includes scenes of downtown Vancouver, neon signs, traffic, and store window displays.

Item is processed footage for the never completed film which was tentatively titled "Neon Madman" or "Electric City." Film has been colour manipulated differently throughout. Short multi-scene clips are spliced together.

Item is processed footage for the never completed film which was tentatively titled "Neon Madman" or "Electric City." Film has been colour manipulated. Footage includes scenes of downtown Vancouver, neon signs, traffic, pedestrians, and store window displays. Some scenes of Granville Street looking South toward Eatons, footage also shows the 'Bowmac' neon sign and many others.

Item is processed footage for the never completed film which was tentatively titled "Neon Madman" or "Electric City." Film has been colour manipulated. Footage includes scenes of downtown Vancouver, neon signs, traffic, pedestrians, and store window displays.

Item is processed footage for the never completed film which was tentatively titled "Neon Madman" or "Electric City." Film has been colour manipulated. Scene shows downtown traffic and pedestrians, a parking meter and a mannequin.

Item was created from the "Economic Development" (1992) 16mm, colour, raw footage (90 minutes); footage of the electronic and aerospace industry around Vancouver. From this and other footage from Yaletown Productions, two programs were edited for the Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade. Film has a music soundtrack and has captions throughout.

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the 'In Town Show' sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society at the Dufferin Hotel.
Part one of the show appears to be missing/not recorded and the tape ends abruptly after 20 minutes.

Contents index:
(0:00) Claudia - song
(3:20) Tiffany - song
(5:50) Sumi Sashay - song
(10:40) Kristy Krunt - live song (about Venus de Mylar)
(14:20) Darshun Hall and Tara Nova - song

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the Emperor's Dinner, sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society at Doll and Penny's Cafe. The event was a fundraiser for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. After the dinner, the audience and performers moved to Numbers Cabaret.

Contents index:
Doll and Penny's Cafe -
(00:00) Interior of Doll and Penny's Cafe
(05:00) Head table introduced
(06:30) Ms. Adrian (MC) - song
(10:15) Venus de Mylar - song
(15:45) Beverley X - song
(18:00) Dana Lee Phillips - song
(21:05) Tara Nova - song
(26:55) Millie - song
(32:15) Diana Rose - song
(38:10) Wanda Fuca - song
(44:10) Doug Hall

Numbers Cabaret -
(58:05) Myria - song
(1:00:30) Millie - song
(1:03:40) Beverley X - song
(1:06:20) Venus de Mylar - song
(1:12:05) Ineda Drink - song
(1:17:25) Rebecca - song
(1:21:25) Wanda Fuca - song
(1:25:10) Paige Turner - song
(1:29:10) Judy Jive - song
(1:33:20) Tara Nova - song
(1:39:05) Diana Rose - song
(1:46:00) Doug Hall - song

Item is an amateur film documenting the opening ceremonies of the Empire games and includes the marching of athletes into the stadium.

Item is an amateur film documenting diving and synchronized swimming events at the Empire and Commonwealth Games.

Item is an amateur film documenting Isabell Louise Spencer and her grandmother, Isabell Winch boarding a train, and departing aboard a ship from King Edward Pier in Montreal. Film documents women and Col. Victor Spencer aboard the ship. Accompanying notes read, "Empress of Scotland Branksome trip. 1st half rewound" and "Leaving Van and Montreal - Musee Station practice (?) with such Mrs. Rupa (?) Pirce Turner Smith, Sorenson etc. Belle Isle".

Item is a documentary film entitled "Energy Packed: the Story of Cane Sugar," presented by B.C. Sugar Refining Company and directed/produced by Lloyd Stump. The film, originally shot in 1975, documents the process by which consumer sugar products, such as white sugar, brown sugar, syrup, sugar cubes, and sucrose, are made, starting from the growth and harvest of sugar cane and ending with the packaging of final products.

Item is an amateur film documenting sailing yacht racing. The sailing yacht with the white hull is Eric Hamber's 'Lady Van' that won the Lipton Cup in 1934. The film also shows footage of Mrs. E. W. Hamber full-front and together with several unidentified male and female companions ending a bathing party, boarding a vessel and chatting on deck.