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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.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an oral history interview conducted by Sue Baptie of George W. Maddams. George Maddams discusses growing up in Vancouver; father taking up property at False Creek, 1880s, and speculating in in land, 1908; family interest in music; played clarinet and later saxophone; attended Mount Pleasant School, 1903, and Alexandra School, 1908; joined musicians union, 1910; played in Vancouver theatres and on CNR ships sailing up the coast to Alaska and across the Pacific. Details of his career playing on the ships "Prince Rupert", "Southern Cross", "Princess Louise" and "Empress of Canada" during the years 1926-1939.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the ceremonies for the civic re-opening of the Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, on Saturday, 2 April 1977. The program includes speeches by political representatives Jack Volrich, Ron Basford, John Roberts, Grace McCarthy and Art Philips; a "show and tell" with supervising architect Ron Nelson and construction manager Roy McBride; and performances by the Suzuki Strings and Ginette Duplessis.

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.

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

Item is an audio disc containing a recorded message from the Lord Mayor of London speaking about Vancouver's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Item is an audio tape containing a recording of the second half of Sunday Magazine, a radio phone-in talk show. E. Jane Rittenhouse is guest on the talk show hosted by Rod Booth. She answers calls about the drug/alcohol/addiction/mental health issues in Vancouver. Rittenhouse talks about the legalization of marijuana. Recording includes some advertisements.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of a discussion regarding civil defense plans in the Vancouver area during General Hatton's visit. Officials discuss Vancouver civil defense and evacuation plans in in time of nuclear attack.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of a lecture on atomic energy and radiation (00:00-32:23), and a recording of an interview with R.B. [Currie], Director of EMO, regarding civil defence in the event of a nuclear attack (32:24-37:45). The remaining twelve minutes of the recording contain ambient sound of people conversing in a room.

Item is an audio reel containing Gladys Ridler playing the piano and singing original compositions.

Item is an audio disc containing a recording of a presentation to the City of Vancouver by the Mayor of King's Lynn, the birthplace of Captain George Vancouver.

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 9 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the Kerrisdale Community Centre. Private citizens and party/community representatives express favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 8 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre. Private citizens and party/community representatives express favorable and opposing views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 7 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the Hastings Community Centre. Private citizens and party/community representatives express favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 6 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the West End Community Centre. Private citizens and party/community representatives express favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 5 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the Kitsilano Community Centre. Private citizens, and party/community representatives express favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 3 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the Killarney Community Centre. Private citizens, and party/community representatives express favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 2 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 1:30 pm at City Hall Council Chambers. Private citizens and community/party representatives express opposing or favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 2 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 9:30 am at City Hall Council Chambers. Party and community representatives express opposing or favorable views of the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process. Art Phillips presents his thoughts in favor of the ward system. Part also contains a brief from a COPE representative.

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 4 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 8:00 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Community Centre. Private citizens argue in favor of a ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Item is an audio cassette containing a recording of a program about Yokohama and the Yokohama Exposition of 1989.

Item is an audio tape containing a recording of a presentation about the False Creek development.

Part is the end of side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 12 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at City Hall Council Chambers. Politicians, party/community representatives, and members of the public express favourable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Part is 500 feet of side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 11 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at City Hall Council Chambers. Politicians, aldermen, council members, and party/community representatives express favourable/opposing views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process. Alderman Little speaks in favour of the at large system.

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 11 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 9:30 at City Hall Council Chambers. Politicians, aldermen, council members, and party/community representatives express favourable and opposing views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process. Gordon Campbell speaks in favour of the ward system for electing council members, and an at large system for electing the mayor. Alderman Mike Harcourt also speaks in favour of the ward system. Alderman Marguerite Ford speaks in opposition to the ward system. Alderman Darlene Marzari speaks in favour of the ward system. Alderman Harry Rankin argues in favour of a ward system. Alderman Bernice Girard argues in opposition of the ward system.

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 10 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 1:30 pm at City Hall. Private citizens, party representatives, and community representatives express favourable/opposing views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process. Dr. Charles Wheeler (former mayor of Kansas) returns to clarify some details. A member of the Japanese Community Volunteers Association speaks in favour of the ward system. A representative of the Downtown Vancouver Association also speaks in favour of the ward system. The president of the Citizens Council of Civic Development speaks in favour of implementing the plebicite. Jane Rittenhouse also speaks in favour of a partial (not full) ward system. A representative on behalf of Lower Mainland Council of the Canadian Association Of Industrial, Mechanical and Allied Workers presents in favour of the ward system.

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 10 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 9:30 at City Hall Committee Room One. Private citizens, party representatives, community representatives, union representatives, Charles Wheller (former mayor of Kansas City/former Vancouver alderman), express opposing views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 1 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at City Hall Council Chambers. Private citizens and community representatives express opposing or favourable views of the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Item is a recording of a CBC broadcast of the special program "Black Sunday in Gastown," written and produced by Bill Herbert, which describes the events of the Great Vancouver Fire of 13 June, 1886. The program features the following Vancouver senior citizens who remembered the fire and recounted their stories of the great conflagration which consumed most of the young city: Mrs. John MacKee, Mrs. W.M. Drainey, Mrs. Gertrude E. Gao, Mrs. Eliza Jane Beach, Alex M. Matheson. Also features a tribute to all survivors by Vancouver City Archivist Major J. S. Matthews. Blank from 28:30.