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VCC [slide binder] #1 : A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J

File consists of slides, originally arranged in slide sheets in a binder, depicting Centennial activities and events organized by the Vancouver Centennial Commission. Includes slides relating to the following: (A) Tillicum at City Hall, miscellaneous Centennial banners (2011-010.367 to 2011-010.406); (B) Tillicum with Mayor Harcourt and Centennial Committee (2011-010.407 to 2011-010.426); (C) Tillicum at PNE / B.C. Place Stadium (2011-010.427 to 2011-010.460); (D) Mac's promotion, Tillicum Mobile [Chevron Ottermobile] (2011-010.461 to 2011-010.470); (E) Tillicum and Centennial baby, April 6th baby (2011-010.471 to 2011-010.489); (F) Boy Scouts making Vancouver sparkle (2011-010.490 to 2011-010.498); (G) Landing of the Ford Taurus, media event (2011-010.499 to 2011-010.412); (H) Boys and Girls Club Making Vancouver Sparkle (2011-010.513 to 2011-010.531); (I) Lighting of the Lions Gate Bridge, [Centennial banners] (2011-010.532 to 2011-010.540); and (J) Centennial Handicap, Exhibition Park, Chevron Burnaby Centre Stage (2011-010.541 to 2011-010.560). Individuals depicted in the slides include Michael Harcourt and Centennial Committee members.

Woodward's

File consists of an inscribed, silver plated "Queen Anne" knife which was used to cut the 100th birthday cake for the City of Vancouver on April 6, 1986, with accompanying correspondence.

YMCA of Greater Vancouver

File consists of material relating to the Vancouver YMCA Centennial events, which celebrated both the City's and the Vancouver YMCA's centennials. Includes a copy of the book "Courage & Conviction : The YMCA in Vancouver , 1886-1986," the organization's 100th anniversary annual report, ephemera relating to its Century Celebration Dinner at the Pan Pacific, and a calendar of events for the centennial year.

VCC [slide binder] #2 : K,L,M,N,P,Q,R

File consists of slides, originally arranged in slide sheets and a binder, depicting activities and events organized by the Vancouver Centennial Commission. Includes slides relating to the following: (K) April 6th (2011-010.561 to 2011-010.727); (L) Vancouver AM sign unveiling (2011-010.728 to 2011-010.743); (M) Fools parade (2011-010.744 to 2011-010.762); (N) Tillicum's birthday party (2011-010.763 to 2011-010.770); (P) Chinese New Year (2011-010.771 to 2011-010.801); (Q) Tillicum at Lougheed Mall (2011-010.802 to 2011-010.820); and (R) Tony Onley at Agency Press (2011-010.821 to 2011-010.838). April 6th events and activities depicted include the arrival of Governor General Jeanne Sauve at the train station; the birthday celebration at Brockton Point, Stanley Park, including the cutting of the birthday cake; re-dedication of the fountain at Lost Lagoon; fireworks; and a formal dinner.
Individuals depicted in the slides include Mayor Michael Harcourt, Governor General Jeanne Sauve, Toni Onley, Vancouver Centennial Committee Chairman Michael Francis and Centennial Committee members.

VCC [slide binder] #3 : Canada Day '86

File consists of slide, originally arranged in slide sheets and a binder, depicting Canada Day activities organized by the Vancouver Centennial Commission for July 1, 1986. Individuals depicted in the photographs include Michael Harcourt, Pat Carney, Grace McCarthy, Harry Rankin, and Gordon Campbell.

VCC [slide binder] #4 : T,U,V,W,X,AA,CC

File consists of slides, originally arranged in slide sheets and a binder, depicting activities and events organized by the Vancouver Centennial Commission. Includes slides relating to the following:

  • (T) Vancouver's 99th birthday (2011-010.839 to 2011-010.878, 2011-010.917 to 2011-010.933)
  • (U) Tillicum and kids photo session (2011-010.879 to 2011-010.897)
  • (V) Xmas [Christmas] tree at Art Gallery, Centennial Flag at night (2011-010.898 to 2011-010.916
  • (W) Polar Bear Swim at English Bay (2011-010.934 to 2011-010.973)
  • (X) Celebration of the haggis (2011-010.974 to 2011-010.993)
  • (AA) Tillicum at Chevron Gas Station (2011-010.994 to 2011-010.1025)
  • (CC) [Centennial flag at Vanier Park] (2011-010.1026 to 2011-010.1030)

Individuals depicted in the slides include Mayor Michael Harcourt, Pat Carney, Grace McCarthy, Toni Onley, Vancouver Centennial Committee Chairman Michael Francis and Centennial Committee members.

VCC [slide binder] #5 : DD,EE,FF,GG,HH,[II,JJ,KK]

File consists of slides, originally arranged in slide sheets and a binder, depicting activities and events organized by the Vancouver Centennial Commission. Includes slides relating to the following:

  • (DD) Chevron Stage at Arts Race (2011-010.1031 to 2011-010.1049)
  • (EE) Tillicum cartoons (2011-010.1050 to 2011-010.1062)
  • (FF) Logos, Centennial publications (2011-010.1063 to 2011-010.1075)
  • (GG) Sport Actions Program, YMCA (2011-010.1076 to 2011-010.1084)
  • (HH) Yokohama, [Re-enactment of first Council meeting] (2011-010.1085 to 2011-010.1134)
  • (II) Chevron Stage photos - various events (2011-010.1135 to 2011-010.1197)
  • (JJ) Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters visit City Hall, Jan. 1986 (2011-010.1198 to 2011-010.1220)
  • (KK) Federal Express display at Park Royal, Summer 1986 (2011-010.1221 to 2011-010.1254)

Individuals depicted in the slides include Mayor Michael Harcourt, various Vancouver City Council members, Vancouver Centennial Committee Chairman Michael Francis and Centennial Committee members.

Centennial program records collected by the Archives

Series consists of publications and ephemera of various organizations relating to their Centennial activities, sent to the Vancouver Archives at the behest of the Vancouver Centennial Commission. These events were endorsed by the Commission and organizations received funding for them from the City of Vancouver (via the Vancouver Centennial Commission) and the Department of the Secretary of State. Series also includes some material accumulated by City Archivist Sue Baptie while participating in Centennial projects and committees in her role as a Commissioner.

Centennial project application files

Series consists of Centennial Project applications files containing some or all of the following: confirmation of receipt of the application, file number, name of proposal, contact name, sponsor number, correspondence (in some cases including photographs) concerning the project, and project proposal and application form. Most files contain a final report with supporting documentation or examples of their project. Approved projects have a green sticker on the top right hand corner of the file, a confirmation letter advising the endorsement of the project by the Vancouver Centennial Commission along with a Use Agreement for Sponsors and Organizers. Projects not approved or endorsed have a red rectangular sticker on the top right hand corner and do not have a letter of endorsement or use agreement in the file. Some files contain a confidential program evaluation guide for committee reviews.

Commissioner Ann Yandle records

Series consists of correspondence, an orientation binder, contact lists, promotional material, publications, press releases, programmes, invitations, and other records accumulated by Ann Yandle during her role as a Vancouver Centennial Commissioner. Records pertain to Yandle's Commission-related activities and those of the Commission in general. Included in the series are issues of the "Centennial Bulletin", June to October 1984; Commission news releases 1985 to 1987; and "Centennial Update" issues 14 to 18 and 21 to 36.

Executive Director records

Series consists of records accumulated by Robert Dubberly during the course of his activities as Executive Director of the Vancouver Centennial Commission. Includes general Commission information; Civic Task Force, sports and project reports; budget and general financial records; licensing records; correspondence and reports pertaining to Centennial grants; and a recording of a television report concerning Yokohama Festival.

Housekeeping subject files

Series consists of subject files created by the Vancouver Centennial Commission pertaining to general administration; the organization, structure and reports of the Commission and its various committees and task forces; finance; personnel; equipment and supplies. Series is arranged into the following subseries: Administration records (1980-1987), Centennial Commission files (1979-1987), Premises files (1982-1985), Office equipment and supplies files (1982-1985), Finance records (1980-1988), and Personnel records (1980-1987).

Program subject files

Series consists of subject files containing correspondence, minutes, research material, photographs, agreements, press releases, publications, promotional material and other records pertaining to Centennial programs and events, promotional activities and communications, licensing, fundraising activities, funding of community projects, and various program committees coordinated by the Vancouver Centennial Commission. Series also includes scrapbooks, original artwork and other graphic material, sound recordings and audiovisual material.
Series is arranged into the following subseries: Research and program develpment files (1980-1987 [microfilmed 1999]), Communications and media relations files (1963, 1981-1987), Photographs (1956-1986, predominant 1983-1986), Printed matter (1982-1986), Licensing program files (1979-1987 [microfilmed 1999]), Program committees files (1980-1987), Special events files (1980-1987), Community program files (1978-1987), Arts program files (1981-1986), Community outreach files (1982-1985), Sports program files (1981-1987), Civic decorations files (1971, 1982-1986), Sister city program files (1983-1987), Celebrations research files (1980-1987), Recognition program files (1981-1987), Distribution of funds files (1984-1987 [microfilmed 1999]), Vancouver Centennial Commission minutes (1979-1986), Vancouver Centennial Executive Committee minutes (1982-1987), Scrapbooks (1981-1987), Portfolio material (1980-1986), Audiovisual material (1984-1986) and Sound recordings (1986).

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