City of Vancouver Archives

Interview Tape 4

AM903-S1---: 1990-038.04
Item
1985

Part of Howard Green fonds

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an interview with Howard Green about his career as a politician.

Interview Tape 3

AM903-S1---: 1990-038.03
Item
1985

Part of Howard Green fonds

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an interview with Howard Green about his career as a politician.

Interview Tape 2

AM903-S1---: 1990-038.02
Item
1985

Part of Howard Green fonds

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an interview with Howard Green about his career as a lawyer and later a politician in Vancouver.

Interview Tape 1

AM903-S1---: 1990-038.01
Item
Feb. 21, 1985

Part of Howard Green fonds

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an interview with Howard Green about his father, childhood and the war.

Final session, 1950, Vancouver City Council, parts 1-3

AM812-: LEG543.18.4
Item
1950

Part of Charles Thompson fonds

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of speeches on the occasion of the retirement of Mayor Charles Thompson.

Final dub Strathcona Activities Day

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.11
Item
[197-?]

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item is a recording which is entirely in Chinese. Tape starts with and intermittently has instrumental music recorded throughout.

SPOTA general meeting Nov 26/72 1:30pm tape 3

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.10
Item
Nov. 26, 1972

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item is a recording of part of the 26 Nov. 1972 Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association general meeting. SPOTA executive committee election procedures, nominations, and attendance expectations are discussed. Meeting cuts out at end of tape. Includes English to Chinese interpretation.

SPOTA general meeting Nov 26/72 1:30pm tape 2

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.09
Item
Nov. 26, 1972

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item is a recording of part of the 26 Nov. 1972 Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association general meeting. Shirley Chan, the main speaker, discusses the opening and operation of the SPOTA office and the survey of the Strathcona area in anticipation of the freeway protests. Includes English to Chinese interpretation.

Rita Yee and others [interview]

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.08
Item
[197-?]

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item is a recording consisting of an interview with Rita Yee and unidentified others discussing Asian cultural identity in North America. Interview cuts out at end of tape. The recording does not appear to be related to the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association.

Mrs Sherman, Norman Greenstone [interview]

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.07
Item
[197-?]

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item is a recording consisting of interviews with Mrs Sherman and Mr Norman Greenstone regarding Jewish upbringing in Canada. The recording does not appear to be related to the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association.

David Spearing [interview, part 1 of 2]

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.06-: 1980-250.06.2
Part
June 1973

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item part is a recording of part one (of two) of an interview with David Spearing, who was involved in the Strathcona initiatives including the working committee and the preparation of a report to Council. Interview continues in part two.

David Spearing [interview, part 2 of 2]

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.06-: 1980-250.06.1
Part
June 1973

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item part is a recording of part two (of two) of an interview with David Spearing, who was involved in the Strathcona initiatives including the working committee and the preparation of a report to Council. Interview cuts out at end of tape.

Dan Coates, ex-asst to Robert Andras 1968-1973 [interview]

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.05
Item
May 18, 1973

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item is a recording of an interview with Dan Coates, who served as an executive assistant to Canadian politician Robert Andras from 1960 to 1973. The discussion touches on Robert Andras' view on urban renewal and planning, the general view of urban renewal at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and the desire to include the Strathcona community in the discussion of planning in the area.

Ron Basford; King Ganong [interviews]

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.04-: 1980-250.04.2
Part
Apr. 1973-May 9, 1973

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

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.

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

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.04-: 1980-250.04.1
Part
Apr. 1973

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

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.

Tony Geach, Director of Urban Renewal [interview]

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.03-: 1980-250.03.2
Part
[Apr. 6, 1973?]

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item part is a recording of an interview with Tony Geach, the Director of Urban Renewal, regarding urban planning and policies in British Columbia, Vancouver, and Strathcona in the 1950s and 1960s. The interview ends at the 39 min., 40 sec. mark; recorded classical music until the end of the tape.

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

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.03-: 1980-250.03.1
Part
Mar. 1973

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

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.

Ev Brown [interview]

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.02-: 1980-250.02.2
Part
[Mar. 16, 1973?]

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item part is a recording of an interview with Ev Brown regarding federal and provincial policies as they relate to urban development and rehabilitation projects.

Dan Campbell [interview]

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.02-: 1980-250.02.1
Part
[Mar. 16, 1973?]

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item part is a recording of an interview with Dan Campbell regarding federal and provincial policies as they relate to urban development and rehabilitation projects.

Shirley Chan [interview]

AM734-S4---: 1980-250.01
Item
June 1973

Part of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association fonds

Item is a recording of an interview with Shirley Chan describing the challenges involved in organizing SPOTA's efforts in the Strathcona community.

Bing Crosby in Vancouver, edited broadcast [sides 1-6]

AM68-: LEG1773.2-: LEG543.14.9
Part
1948

Part of Sunset Community Association fonds

Bing Crosby in Vancouver, edited broadcast [sides 7-8]

AM68-: LEG1773.2-: LEG543.14.10
Part
1948

Part of Sunset Community Association fonds

Bing Crosby - Philco Radio Time

AM68-: LEG1766.1-: LEG543.20.4
Part
[Oct. 13, 1948]

Part of Sunset Community Association fonds

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

AM68-: LEG1766.1-: LEG543.19.3
Part
[ca. 1949]

Part of Sunset Community Association fonds

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.

Gladys Ridler