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Bing Crosby - Philco Radio Time

Part contains a recording of a network broadcast of Bing Crosby's radio show during his October 1948 visit to Vancouver. The sponsor was Philco Radio and Television Corp. and the broadcaster was the American Broadcasting Company. BC Archives created recording by copying Parts 1, 2 and 3 from two original audio discs.

Sunset Memorial broadcast

Part contains excerpts from the CJOR broadcast of Bing Crosby's 1948 visit to Vancouver, reprised on the eve of the cornerstone laying at the Sunset Memorial Centre. Individuals involved include Bing Crosby (speaker) and Dorwin Baird (reporter). BC Archives created recording by copying Parts 1 and 2 from the original audio disc.

Minister's Conference

Item is the first part of an audio reel containing a recording of notes taken from the Summary Record of the Provincial Civil Defence Coordinators' conference in Ottawa on October 5th and 6th, 1959. The speaker is unidentified.

National Conference of Emergency Health Services

Item is the second part of an audio reel containing a recording of notes taken from the report by Brigadier Lister to Brigadier McArthur on the National Conference of Emergency Health Services from November 16-19, 1959 at the Civil Defence College,[Arnprior], Ontario.

Steve Rosell, special asst. to Robert Andras, 1970-1972 [interview]

Item part is a recording of Steve Rosell, who served as special assistant to Canadian politician Robert Andras from 1970 to 1972, as he responds to written questions about the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association, urban planning, policies, and the surrounding politics. The opening of the tape contains clips from "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" (Clark Gesner); Steve Rosell begins addressing questions at the 6 min., 25 sec. mark as classical music plays in the background. After Rosell finishes with the questions, the song "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" (Simon & Garfunkel) plays. From the 37 min., 57 sec. mark to the end of the tape is silent.

John Coates, Planning Dept.; Lloyd Axeworthy, E.A. to Paul Hellyer [interviews]

Item part is a recording of interviews with John Coates of the Planning Department and Lloyd Axeworthy, then executive assistant to Paul Hellyer of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), about the joint Strathcona-CMHC initiatives to renew housing in the area, as well as the associated history and politics. Interview cuts out at end of tape.

Ron Basford; King Ganong [interviews]

Item part is a recording of interviews with former MP Ron Basford and King Ganong. Ron Basford speaks about zoning and funding considerations in attempting to renew Strathcona, and King Ganong speaks about negotiations with SPOTA and the City of Vancouver to secure funding for the renewal of properties within Strathcona. Interview cuts out at end of tape.

B.D. Commodore - Sept. 6, 1973

Item part is an audio recording of a live performance by Brain Damage at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver (B.C.). The song list includes Let It Go (and It Will Come to You), It Had to Be God It Could Not Have Been Me, Turn Your Radio On (Statler Brothers), and Ridgerunner among others. Audience applause is also audible. Blank from 1:21:00.

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B.D. Commodore - Sept. 6, 1973

Item part is an audio recording of a live performance of the Bruce Miller Band and Brain Damage at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver (B.C.). The Bruce Miller Band performs first; their song list includes Roly Poly (Fred Rose), Do Right Woman, Do Right Man (Aretha Franklin); Anna Marie (Susan Jacks); Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line (Jimmy Bryant); Dancing in the Street (Martha and the Vandellas) ; and She Caught the Katy (Mahal/Rachell). The Bruce Miller Band's set ends at 56:45. Brain Damage's set begins at 59:00; their song list includes No Better Fast, Standards, When I Die of a Young Blood's Vice, Trail in the Dust, and Let It Go (and It Will Come to You). Applause, song commentary, and stage banter are also audible. Blank from 1:37:22.

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B.D. tent show 2nd and 3rd (partial) electric set - Aug., 1974

Item part is an audio recording of a portion of a live concert by Brain Damage at a tent show in British Columbia. The recording is of an electric set. The song list includes Miss Flash, It Had to Be God It Could Not Have Been Me, No Better Fast, Forget to Forget, Trucking Through the City, Let It Go, Mexico, Taking Sides (Loving Spoonful), and Steal Away. Applause, song commentary, and stage banter are also audible. Ends abruptly at end of tape.

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B.D. tent show 3rd electric set - Aug., 1974

Item part is an audio recording of a portion of a live concert by Brain Damage at a tent show in British Columbia. The recording is of an electric set. The song list includes Steal Away, Dysentery Rag, Everybody Said to Take Your Life Easy but No One Told Me About the Greasy Goo, Hollywood, It's Alright, People Say, Nobody, Dance It Off. Applause, song commentary, and stage banter are also audible. Blank from 46:22.

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