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The 23rd annual King and Queen of Hearts ball : my haunted valentine : an evening of dead legends

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of "The 23rd Annual King & Queen of Hearts Ball, My Haunted Valentine: An Evening of Dead Legends."

Contents index:
(02:15) Vivian Von Brokenhymen and Robyn Graves - first set MCs
(06:25) Knights of Malta - flags
(07:00) Sharon - American national anthem
(09:30) Jeff - Canadian national anthem
(15:30) [Stuart B.] - song
(20:20) [Anastacia] - song
(24:10) Riley - song
(31:45) Vicki - song
(36:40) Martin Rudy- song
(43:40) Betty and Lulu - second set MCs
(49:45) [Hedy L'amour] - song
(56:20) Jeff - song
(1:01:05) Aliyah Ice - song
(1:06:25) Queen of Hearts XXI and Brad Atkins - song
(1:15:40) Larry Gordon - song
(1:25:00) Beverly X -song
(1:29:30) Jessica and Little Joe - Crystal Heart Award presentation
(1:32:50) Jaylene - song
(1:36:00) Bruce - song
(1:43:00) Carlotta Gurl and Mandy Kamp - third set MCs
(1:46:20) Rochelle Rhinestone - song
(1:51:10) Pussy Willow - song
(1:58:10) Milan - song
(2:03:20) Little Joe - song
(2:10:15) Little Joe - song
(2:14:50) Jessica - song

Amazing Video Productions

Dealing of the Deck

Part is a recording of Dealing of the Deck (King and Queen of Hearts) at the Dufferin Hotel.

Contents index:
(00:35) Paige Turner (MC) - introductions
(04:30) Tyler and Anastasia - duet
(12:30) Greg [Whalen] (GVNCS) - song
(16:35) Star 69 - song
(23:40) Amazing Grace - song
(27:20) George [Twirl] - song
(38:15) Dylan Humphreys - song
(44:10) John Taylor - song
(49:00) Richelle Rhinestone - song
(54:40) Betty Desire (Bellingham) - song
(1:00:30) Little Joe - song
(1:08:50) Robert and Taylor Made - duet
(1:13:45) Hedy LaMar - song
(1:20:35) Carlotta Gurl - song
(1:24:40) Joey - song
(1:27:30) Venus de Mylar - song

Adrian's Hungry Eye Show

Part is a recording of Adrian's Hungry Eye Show at [Mr. T's Cabaret].
This was a fundraising show for the Gay Food Bank.

Contents index:
(00:05) Michael [McKay] - song
(01:30) Connie (Princess White Fox II) - song
(03:55) Martin Rooney - song
(07:10) Dusty Ryane - song
(12:30) Ms. Adrian - song

[Coronation Ball 1993]

Part is a recording of the Coronation Ball 1993. Loud buzzing throughout results in barely audible sound for the entirety of the show. The first seven seconds show a portion of Mike Mikii's Campaign Show for Chief at [The Shaggy Horse] on July 16, 1993.

Ball Fever 1993

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of 'Ball Fever 1993' at the Royal Hotel, sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society.

Contents index:
(00:30) ted northe (MC) - song
(06:40) Wanda Wacko - song
(10:35) Myria LeNoir (MC)
(13:10) Ms. Adrian - song
(18:40) Venus de Mylar - song
(25:20) Scarlett (Toronto Crown Princess) - song
(28:40) Golden Screw Award: to Wawa
(31:50) Joan-E - song
(36:55) J.D. Rene - song
(44:35) Crema - song
(51:00) Storm Warning - song
(59:10) Darcy Dark - song
(1:08:50) Golden Screw Award to Martin - song
(1:12:15) Gaz - Golden Screw Award
(1:20:40) Candidate for Empress Flo Flowing - song
(1:29:00) Candidate for Empress Dusty Ryane - song
(1:37:25) Candidate for Emperor - Wawa - song

King/Queen of Seas [in Bellingham]

Part is a recording of the King/Queen of Seas Show at Rumours Club in Bellingham, Washington on Aug. 17, 1996.

Contents index:
(00:25) Gordon Newman - MC
(01:30) Tina Rocker - song
(07:15) Peter - song
(10:40) Betty Desire - song
(15:10) Iwanna Slide - song
(19:30) Gordon Newman - song
(24:55) Celita Slide - song
(28:50) Jerry - song
(34:30) Stella Starlight (Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society) - song
(39:10) Al Houston (Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society) - song
(43:55) Wanda Woolley - song
(48:40) Wynonna Storm - song
(54:20) Summers Lake and Sue Rockefeller - song
(58:40) Kitty Starr - song
(1:02:00) Angel - song
(1:07:40) Kitty Love - song
(1:11:45) Tina Rocker - song
(1:16:55) Peter - song
(1:20:15) Brentwood Slide - song
(1:26:35) Iwanna Slide - song

Tacky Drag Show at the Dufferin

Part is a recording of the Tacky Drag Show sponsored by the Phoenix Heraldic Society at the Dufferin Hotel on Aug. 30, 1996.

Contents index:
(00:50) Gordon Newman introduces MCs, Peter Storm and Josie Mae
(02:00) Josie Mae - song
(07:30) Tara Nova - song
(12:35) Ruby Stone - song
(17:25) Glenn - song
(19:40) Ms. Adrian - song
(26:10) Sumi Sashay - song
(31:55) Wanda Fuca - song
(36:45) Gordon Newman (Bellingham) - song
(42:20) Myria Le Noir and Venus De Mylar - Set 2 MCs
(45:35) Cheryl - song
(51:15) James - song
(59:35) Claudia -song
(1:03:30) Myria Le Noir - song
(1:10:30) Diana Rose - song
(1:16:00) [?] - song
(1:22:35) Imelda Mae Santos - song
(1:30:10) Al Houston (GVNCS) - song

Bellingham's In/Out of Town Show at Rumours

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the In/Out of Town Show at Rumours Nightclub in Bellingham, Washington.

Contents index:
(00:00) Sable Lake and Sandy [Man] - MCs
(01:15) Miss Annie - song
(08:30) Betty Desire - song
(13:30) Serena Starr - song
(17:30) Pearl D'Abolonia - song
(23:00) Grace - song
(28:00) Al Houston (Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society) - song
(32:05) Miss Kitty - song
(35:05) Peter Storm - song
(38:45) Ivana - song
(47:30) Rick Desire - song
(52:20) Sable Lake - song
(57:45) Mike Ice - song

Imelda Mae Santos' Lip Sync in Concert 1998

Part is a recording of Imelda Mae Santos' Lip Sync in Concert at Celebrities.

Contents index:
(2:18) Coco - song
(7:40) Diana Rose - song
(12:25) Carlotta Gurl - song
(16:20) Cheryl - song
(21:45) Tara Nova - song
(27:45) Imelda Mae Santos - song
(35:10) Vivian Von Brokenhymen and Robyn Graves - hosts
(36:20) Mandy Kamp - song
(40:50) [Velveeta]
(44:00) Joan-E - song
(51:15) Velveeta - song
(54:55) Vivian Von Brokenhymen - song
(1:00:30) Unidentified performer - Madonna song
(1:06:00) Milan - song
(1:11:40) Mr. Gay Vancouver, Rob - song
(1:16:40) Beverly - song
(1:23:05) Crema - song
(1:26:45) Joan-E
(1:27:45) Myria Lenoir - song
(1:34:30) Diana Rose - song
(1:39:20) Organza - song
(1:44:10) Imelda Mae Santos - song
(1:53:20) Carlotta Gurl - song
(1:58:00) Imelda Mae Santos
(2:04:25) [Mocha Cream]- song
(2:08:45) Robyn Graves - song

Leather Werx grand opening fashion show

Part is a recording of the Leather Werx grand opening fashion show at Leather Werx, sponsored by Western Canada Leather Pride.

Contents index:
(2:00) Wayne Duquette (?) (co-owner of Leather Werx)
(3:00) Simon (co-owner of Leather Werx)
(4:15) Fashion show - leather jackets
(11:40) dresses/skirts (rubber, vinyl)
(14:20) pants/shorts, vests, chaps, bodices, jocks, accessories
(40:10) Wayne - thanks sponsors (Tapestry Vintage Clothing), thanks models and crew, thanks Aaron and Gus

Arts Edge : World AIDS Day 1993

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of Arts Edge hosted by Ara Parker. At the Art Council of Vancouver on Davie Street. This episode was created in honour of World AIDS Day and celebrates gay artists and their work addressing sexuality and AIDS. The program includes two feature documentaries. "It Will Not Last the Night: The Theatre of Larry Lillo", a Point of View Film Production runs from 13:20 to 01:13:22. "Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane and Company", an Antelope West Production for BBC Television runs from 01:19:46 until 02:19:12. The program also contains interviews with Queer City Co-curators Paul Lang, Daniel Collins and Nhan Duc; Ingrid Alderson; Roxanne Cave; Joe Average; and Vancouver Men's Chorus members Scott Lewis and Willi Zwozdesky (Conductor).

Ball Fever '99

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of Ball Fever 1999, including the Ms. Fever Royale contest, sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society at the Royal Hotel.

Contents index:
(00:00) Mona Lee - emcee
(03:15) ted northe - song
(09:15) Brad and Paige Turner - song
(15:50) Martin - song
(21:50) Laura Lee - song
(27:45) Kayla, Princess XXI, Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society
(33:35) Ms. Adrian - song
(38:25) ted northe - song
(42:20) Electra Luxury - song
(48:35) English - song
(53:10) Joan-E - song
(1:06:25) ted northe - song
(01:11:30) Coco - song
(01:17:05) Venus De Mylar - song
(01:22:35) Carlotta - song
(01:27:15) Anna [Rexia] - song
(01:34:10) Sumi Sashay - song
(01:38:20) Vivian Von Brokenhymen - song
(01:45:00) Mona Lee (Reg Manning) - song
(01:51:05) Ivana Boogie, Entertainer of the Year 1999/2000 - song
(01:56:40) Willie Taylor - song
(02:07:00) Martin Rooney - song
(02:14:15) Ms. Adrian - song
(02:19:05) ted northe - song

The DMS [Dogwood Monarchist Society] Coronation Ball held March 11, 2000 at the Commodore Ballroom, Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the 29th Dogwood Monarchist Society's Coronation Ball entitled 'World Now: A Universal Millennium Visitation' at the Commodore Ballroom.

Contents index:
(04:45) College of Monarchs, British Columbia - intros
(09:10) [Diva] from Toronto - Canadian and US National Anthems
(13:00) Doug, President of the Dogwood Monarchist Society
(13:30) [Jackie], Empress of Reno and Nicole the Great, San Diego - MCs
(14:50) ted northe receives award
(39:55) Nina [Tron] - song
(47:00) Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society introductions - Laurie MacDonald, Byron Longclaws, [Rod] Smith, Paige Turner, David MacEwan, Killer Whale Brodie Vickers, Mistress Night, Al Houston, BeBe Bear, Hazel DePontiac, Sarah Blanket, John Taylor, JD Rene, Lyle, Ivan Jimmy Lafleur, Martin, Greg, Iris
(50:45) Iris - song
(57:30) King and Queen of Hearts, Brad Atkins and [Doreena] - song
(1:01:50) awards presentations and introductions
(2:07:50) Coco - song
(2:23:30) Carlotta Gurl - song
(2:43:45) Dezyna Gowan and Dyna Thirst - song
(2:48:10) The Underground, Succubus, [Emporium of] Rubber- fashion show
(3:10:35) Diana Rose, Carlotta and Vivian Von Brokenhymen - song
(3:16:15) Imelda Mae Santos - song
(3:22:25) Carly York Jones - song
(3:26:15) Geisha Star - song
(3:30:55) [Mark Finlay] - song
(3:36:45) [Devon Mill] - song
(3:40:40) Judy Jive - song
(3:45:55) Myria Le Noir
(3:51:15) Charity - song
(3:55:45) Scarlett Fever - song
(4:01:25) Doug Davies - song
(4:07:05) Willie Taylor - song
(4:15:00) DeDe Drew - song
(4:26:20) Bennett Williams - song
(4:31:00) Ms. Adrian - song
(4:37:55) Sidney - song
(4:41:10) Mitchell [Bach]- song
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DMS [Dogwood Monarchist Society] Coronation Ball 1999 : a medieval legend of a crystal diamond goddess

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.

Bellingham's Coronation Ball 1997

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of Bellingham's sixteenth Coronation Ball, 'Coronation 1997: Fashion Victims'.

Contents index:
(00:30) Betty Desire - Canadian and US National Anthems
(03:40) MCs Dusty Ryane and Vanessa Vale Lake - intros
(07:00) Al Houston (Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society) - song
(12:10) Leather Parade
(15:20) Introduction of videographer Jim de Young
(19:55) Robert Surreal - song
(25:25) Vanessa Vale Lake - song
(33:00) Rick Desire - song
(39:40) Lila - song
(47:00) Brentwood Slide - song
(54:30) Iwanna Slide - song
(1:00:00) Introductions of guest courts
(1:10:30) Peter Storm - song
(1:13:30) Tina Rocker - song
(1:19:50) Roxanne, [Karma St. James], and [?] - song
(1:30:00) Sable Lake - intro
(1:30:40) Mandy Kamp - intro
(1:32:30) Pearl - intro
(1:32:45) Rochelle - intro
(1:33:00) Dusty Ryane - intro
(1:33:10) Mama Karen Vander Vogue- intro
(1:33:33) Diana Rose - intro
(1:33:55) Crema - intro
(1:34:15) Judy Jive Vander Vogue - intro
(1:35:40) Court of Denver Colorado - intro
(1:44:20) Gretchen [Von Grouse] - song
(1:49:50) Dusty Ryane - song
(1:59:45) Pearl -song
(2:07:45) [Geisha Star?]
(2:10:20) Court of Washington State - intros
(2:22:15) Court of Tacoma - song
(2:30:00) Celita Slide - song
(2:41:30) [JC] Superstar - song
(2:45:00) Kahlua Ice - song
(3:00:00) Brentwood Slide - song
(3:09:30) Iwanna Slide - song
(3:30:00) Crowning of Lila and Rick Desire as Empress and Emperor

Investiture 1993 at the Odyssey

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of 'Investiture 1993 at the Odyssey' sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society at the Odyssey Nightclub.

Contents index:
(00:25) Darren sings national anthem
(02:30) Emperor Wawa and Empress Dusty Ryane invest with titles: Knights of Malta, Odyssey staff (Jules, Jeff, Stewart, Scott, Denise, Ron, Rene, Taxi, English, Billy), Ken Coolen, Jason Dean, Smurf, Stewart (Dufferin Hotel), Darren, Larry
(09:55) Willie Taylor introduced as MC
(10:40) Tony Lester - song
(14:20) Travis - song
(17:40) Ms. Adrian - song
(22:00) Title investitures - Chrissy Warren, Donna Hunter, Brett, Stephanie Blaze, Jerome and John, Muffy, Philomena, Darcy Dark, Pat Rowley, Modesty, James Ferguson, Sushi Bar
(25:35) Andre - song
(32:00) Damian - song
(36:10) Title investitures: Dale Knight, Doug Hall, Scarlett, Mike, Mickey Diamond, Kevin, Taylor Made, Daniel - Emperor of Seattle, Chris [Vale], Martin Rooney, Boy Toy, Joan-E
(42:00) Wanda Fuca and Lyle (Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society) - song
(48:20) Peter [Bidet] - song
(59:00) Wilma [Fingerdo], Empress of Regina - song
(1:02:55) Boy toy - song
(1:07:30) Joan-E - song
(1:11:50) Wawa - song
(1:15:30) Dusty Ryane - song
(1:18:50) Myria - song
(1:24:20) Willie Taylor - song

Mr./Ms. G.V.N.C.S. [Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society] step down

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the first and second sets of the Mr./Ms. G.V.N.C.S. [Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society] Step Down at Ms. Ts Cabaret.

Contents index:
(00:30) Al Houston
(01:30) Josie May - emcee
(06:20) BeBe - song
(11:10) Sarah Blanket - song
(14:50) Connie - song
(18:25) Iris - song
(26:35) Monica - song
(31:25) Stella Starlight - song
(37:30) Byron Longclaws - 1st Nations dance and song
(42:45) Holly Bear - song
(46:35) Jim [Wuz] - song
(1:01:55) KD - song
(1:11:15) Josie May - song
(1:17:05) Hot Rod - song
(1:25:50) Richard Boulier - song
(1:29:35) Sumi Sashay - song

Ball Fever 1992

Item is a videocassette containing the last part of Ball Fever 1992 at the Royal Hotel. The recording shows a speech and a song performed by Myria . The song is dedicated to Bill Harvey.

Coronation Ball 1993 [part 2]

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of part 2 of the 1993 Dogwood Monarchist Society Coronation Ball at the Commodore Ballroom.
Parts 1 and 4 are at 2018-020.3016 - Part 3 is 2018-020.3015

Contents index:
(00:14) Audience dancing
(01:25) Marilyn [Oh] and [Jack-E], Reno - co-hosts
(02:00) Vancouver court entrance (King and I theme)
(08:50) Previous monarchs introduced
(13:15) Award presentations to Bennett Williams, Joseph Baldwin, ted northe, Mama Ernie, Carl Olson (Celebrities) and Reg Manning
(22:00) Willie Taylor - song
(26:55) Emperor and Empress of Portland - song and court introductions
(35:55) Court of Seattle - songs, dance and introductions
(44:35) Court of Reno - song
(45:30) Sister Clitoris - song
(58:35) Judy Jive - song
(1:02:30) Calgary court - song and introductions
(1:13:00) Court of Spokane, Washington
(1:15:20) Portland Empress XXV Champagne - song
(1:20:20) Court of Regina - song and introductions
(1:34:50) Christopher Peterson - song
(1:48:00) [Palau Ice]- song

Coronation '96 : Virtual Reality : Meeting the Unknown

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of 'Virtual Reality: Meeting the Unknown', the 1996 Dogwood Monarchist Society Coronation Ball.

Contents index:
(00:00) ted northe and Charity - Set 1 Emcees
(01:50) Knights of Malta flag presentation
(02:30) Vancouver Men's Chorus - national anthem
(07:40) Dogwood Court introduced
(13:45) Doug Hall - song
(25:50) Missy [LaMoo] - Saskatchewan court - song
(34:45) GVNCS [Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society]
(49:00) Glenn and Diana Rose - song
(53:35) Jim Stevenson, NDP candidate - speech
(57:30) Vancouver Leather Alliance
(59:05) Wanda Fuca - song
(1:17:40) Donni Hamilton - song
(1:21:40) JD Rene - song
(1:30:10) Mama Karen and [Marilyn Oh] - Set 2 Emcees
(1:34:05) ted northe - song
(1:52:15) Edmonton, Alberta - song/dance
(2:09:00) Christopher Peterson - song
(2:19:20) The Widow Lennie - song
(2:24:00) Judy Jive - song
(2:28:00) Beverley Lake - song
(2:33:45) [Coco] Empress of Olympia - song
(2:46:50) Empress II and Jackie from Reno - Set 3 Emcees
(2:49:40) Charity St. Peters - song
(2:54:45) Myria Le Noir - song
(3:16:20) San Francisco, Mary [Tie Me] Moore - song
(3:36:) [Silky Smooth] - song
(3:43:20) Empress Washington - song
(3:59:45) Maria - song
(4:04:50) Crema - song
(4:13:00) Judy Jive - song
(4:21:10) Doug Hall - announces awards
(4:39:00) Gordon Newman- Set 4 Emcee
(4:39:40) Doug Hall De Vander Vogue - song
(4:42:40) Darshun Hall - song
(4:49:25) Tara Nova - song
(4:57:40) Jack [Rockenfella], Court of Everett, Washington - song
(5:02:25) Justine - song
(5:08:40) Poly Ester - song
(5:14:00) Justine Tyme - song
(5:25:40) Doug Hall De Vander Vogue - song
(5:50:50) Crowning of Crema and Judy Jive

(01:50) Knights of Malta flag presentation
(02:3

Dealing of the Deck

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of 'Dealing of the Deck' at Celebrities Nightclub. The theme was 'house of cards' and the event was sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society.

Contents index:
(2:15) Holly Bear (GVNCS) - song
(10:10) Byron Longclaws (GVNCS) - song
(15:00) BeBe (GVNCS) - song
(19:35) Darcy Dark - song
(23:15) Milan - song
(28:00) Tara Nova - song
(33:05) [Rory] Gordon - song
(39:10) Cheryl - song
(43:30) Jackie Valdez - song
(48:30) Paige Turner - song
(53:05) Moka Cream -song
(57:10) Claudia - song
(1:08:30) Myria Le Noir - MC
(1:09:20) Ms. Adrian, Sister C, D & R Clothing - dance routine and fashion show
(1:15:15) Poly Ester - song
(1:20:15) Ruby Stone - song
(1:25:35) Glenn and Diana Rose - song
(1:34:15) Imelda Mae Santos - song
(1:39:20) Wanda Wacko - song
(1:47:50) Myria Le Noir - song
(1:53:30) Judy Jive - song
(2:00:20) Richard [Boulier] - song
(2:05:25) Sumi Sashay

DMS [Dogwood Monarchist Society] Coronation Ball

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

Closet Ball '96 : Bellingham

IItem is a videocassette containing a recording of the 'Closet Ball '96' at Rumours Nightclub, Bellingham. The show was the investiture of the new 'Closet Queen' and was sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society.

Contents index:
(00:00) Erin and Stephanie - MCs
(1:15) Betty Desire - song
(7:20) Rachael Lee - song
(12:00) Kitty Love - song
(15:45) Jerry and Iwana - song
(20:20) Wayne - song
(28:35) Betty Desire - song
(35:30) Black Tie - song
(40:55) Foxy Roxy - song
(45:10) Wayne -song
(53:10) Tina Rocker - song
(59:50) Peter Storm - song
(1:05:25) Betty Desire - song
(1:07:35) Gypsy Rose - song
(1:10:10) Matilda Baby - song
(1:15:15) Wanda Woolly - song
(1:27:05) Iwana - song
(1:30:25) Catherine - song
(1:38:25) Brentwood Slide - song
(1:49:15) Celita Slide- song

Miss Show Boat Fashion Show/Miss Show Boat Pageant

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the 'Miss Show Boat Fashion Show/Miss Show Boat Pageant' at the Commodore Ballroom. The event was sponsored by the cast and crew of Showboat (musical).

Contents index:
(4:00) D & R Clothing - fashion show with MC Myria Le Noir
(23:40) Miss Showboat showgirls - dance routine
(26:20) MC Cayenne Pepper introduces contestants Barbie Q. Pitt, Felicia Facade, Ruby Begonia, Lyla [Longbutt], GoDiva Chocolate, Mademoiselle Douche
(40:50) Barbie Q. Pitt - song
(44:20) Ruby Begonia - question/answer
(46:40) Lyla -entertainment
(51:30) GoDiva Chocolate - song
(55:40) Myria Le Noir - Bette Davis comedy routine
(1:09:20) Myria Le Noir - auction
(1:28:40) Cayenne Pepper - song
(1:33:00) Miss Showboat swimwear
(1:36:40) Miss Showboat 1995 [Coco] - song
(1:43:15) Felicia Facade - song
(1:50:10) Ruby Begonia - song
(1:55:20) [Mademoiselle Douche] - song
(1:58:20) Miss Showboat 1995 [Coco] - song
(2:00:55) Evening gown competition
(2:10:20) ted northe - personal remarks, thanks to community members, cast of Showboat and crew
(2:23:25) Announcement of Miss Showboat 1996 - Miss Barbie Q. Pitt

Breaking of the Bannock - GVNCS '95

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the event 'Breaking of the Bannock - GVNCS '95' at the Dufferin Hotel, sponsored by the Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society.

Contents index:
(00) Josie Mae (MC) introduces BeBe Bear (Maquinna), White Fox 2 Princess Connie and Sarah Blanket
(3:50) BeBe Bear - song
(8:35) Iris - song
(14:00) Wanda Fuca - song
(19:00) Ivan Le Fleur - song
(23:50) Ms. Adrian - song
(27:05) Sarah Blanket - song
(31:45) Connie - song
(36:00) Kaydee [K.D.] - song
(39:35) Slowly But Shirley - song
(43:45) John Taylor - song
(48:00) Dana Lee Phillips - song
(51:35) Ms. Adrian - song
(57:00) Ruby Stone - song
(1:01:25) Josie Mae - song
(1:11:50) Breaking of the Bannock with other Vancouver societies, title holders and the audience
(1:16:10) Sumi Sashay - song
(1:20:20) Al Houston - song
(1:26:00) Chris Sands announces Names Quilt exhibit at Native Cultural Centre
(1:28:20) Latoya - song
(1:34:30) Byron Longclaws - song
(1:39:10) Kristy Krunt - song
(1:42:40) Diana Rose - song
(1:47:20) Glen (Mr. Gay Vanc.) - song
(1:54:10) Tara Nova - song
(1:59:55) Hot Rod - song
(2:01:45) Holly Bear - song
(2:06:55) Brodie Vickers - song (cut off)

Emperor's 1995 Turnabout

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

May Madness

em is a videocassette containing a recording of the 'May Madness Show' at Rumours Nightclub in Bellingham, Washington, sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society.

Contents index:
(0:14) Pearl d'Abolonia - song
(5:00) Pearl d'Abolonia and Glen - MC's
(9:10) Katherine, Miss Gay Bellingham 95/96 - song
(15:00) Kitty Love - song
(18:20) Jerry - song
(22:45) Blackie - song
(29:05) Wanda Fuca - song
(35:15) Betty Desire - song
(39:10) Glen - song
(45:20) Andy (Mr. Gay Everett XIII) - song
(48:50) Boomer (Mr. Gay Everett XIV) - song
(54:50) [Serena] - song
(59:50) - Miss Gay Everett X - song
(1:03:10) [Sandy Van] - Emperor X of Everett - song
(1:07:50) Ed (King of Hearts) - song
(1:11:40) Pearl d'Abolonia - song
(1:19:30) Diana Rose - song

Emperor's Charity Dinner/Number's Show

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

Doug Hall's Show for Emperor 23

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

Bruce's [Campaign] for King of Hearts Show

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of 'Bruce's Campaign for King of Hearts Show' at the Dufferin Hotel, sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society.

Contents index:
(00:00) Ms.. Adrian - MC
(1:38) Holly Bear (GVNCS) - song
(5:30) Byron Longclaws (GVNCS) - song
(10:35) John Taylor - song
(15:10) Paige Turner - song
(19:25) Beverley X - song
(23:30) Wes - song
(29:20) Bennett Williams - song
(33:50) Carlotta Gurl and Wanda Wacko - duet
(39:00) Velveeta - song
(44:50) Andrew and Paige Turner - duet
(49:00) Celestine the Prophecy - song
(51:30) Al Houston (GVNCS) - song
(55:00) Kat, Mistress of the Dark (GVNCS) - song
(59:35) Paige Turner - song
(1:05:15) Iris (GVNCS) - song
(1:10:15) Ms.. Adrian - song
(1:15:20) Bruce - speech

(1:38) Holly Bear (GVNCS) - song
(5:30) Byron Longc

Nightmare at the Dufferin

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the Halloween event 'Nightmare at the Dufferin', sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society and held at the Dufferin Hotel.

Contents index:
(00:00) MC Tara Nova
(1:20) Dana Lee Phillips - song
(6:20) Ms. Adrien - song
(11:40) Tara Nova - song
(16:30) Ruby Stone - song
(21:10) John Taylor - song
(26:30) Kristy Krunt - song
(31:00) Sumi Sashay - song
(37:45) Moka Creme - song
(42:30) Tina [Turnman] - song
(47:35) Stella Mae - song
(51:10) Gordon Newman - song
(1:01:10) Tara Nova - song
(1:06:11) Costume contest

(1:20) Dana Lee Phillips - song
(6:20) Ms.

All That Glitters : Royal Hotel Show

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of 'All That Glitters: A Pre-Investiture Celebration' at the Royal Hotel, a fundraiser for the Vancouver Meals Society/A Loving Spoonful, sponsored by the Dogwood Monarchist Society.

Contents index:
(3:00) John Taylor and Marilyn O - MCs
(4:50) Richard Boulier and Sumi Sashay - duet
(11:55) Darcy Dark - song
(17:20) Venus de Mylar - song
(25:05) Dusty Ryane - song
(28:50) Myria Le Noir - song
(35:20) Glen - song
(40:00) Wanda Wacko - song
(44:40) Richard Boulier - song
(49:05) Myria Le Noir - auction
(1:22:50) Willie Taylor - song
(1:27:34) Poly Ester
(1:33:00) Penny from A Loving Spoonful - speech
(1:37:25) Joan-E - song
(1:41:50) John Taylor - song
(1:47:05) Judy Jive - song
(1:54:45) Mama Karen - speech/cheque to Penny at Loving Spoonful

The Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society's Passing of The Legacy 1998

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the 21st Annual=Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society's Passing of The Legacy 1998 at the Lotus Club. The title cards include the following information: 'Amazing Video Productions of Vancouver, B.C, Canada and Jim DeYoung present the following: The Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society's Passing of The Legacy 1998.' The video also shows the event poster with the text 'The 21st Annual Passing of a Legacy, an evening with Two-Spirited People. Featuring the legacy celebration of Chief XX Longclaws and Princess XX, Bear II.'

Contents index:
(3:05) MC's Rochelle Rhinestone and Wanda Fuca
(4:00) Alisha Kitten
(11:20) Knights of Malta and Rob Wallace
(26:00) Byron Longclaws and Holly Bear
(28:00) Princess [Whitefeather Georgina]
(33:45) Ricki Starlight/Starlight 2
(38:25) Wally
(44:00) Mistress Night, Kat
(48:30) Ron [Nester] [Bird]
(55:20) Kayla
(1:08:30) Peter Storm
(1:11:55) Laurie MacDonald (founder of Vancouver Native Cultural Society)
(1:20:50) Hazel de Pontiac
(1:24:45) Sarah Blanket
(1:29:50) John Taylor
(1:34:35) Chief Byron Longclaws
(1:40:30) Fancy Dance contest
(1:47:45) Holly Bear
(1:53:15) Flo [Flowing] (Jamie Lee Hamilton)
(1:58:40) Lyle
(2:03:35) Laura Middler
(2:06:55) Wanda Fuca
(2:12:45) Iris
(2:17:30) [Ivan Jimmy LaFleur]
(2:20:25) BeBe
(2:25:35) Marty
(2:30:05) Rochelle Benoit Rhinestone and Co.
(2:39:30) Al Houston
(2:47:55) Stella Starlight
(2:53:30) Brad Neil and Paige Turner
(3:02:50) Byron Longclaws and Holly Bear
(3:08:35) Fancy Dance contest (male candidates)
(3:16:00) Donna [Thomason]
(3:18:40) Jordan Newman
(3:25:00) Holly Bear
(3:36:20) Milan
(3:43:10) Vivian Von Brokenhymen
(3:48:10) Misty Rivers
(3:52:55) Lady Windsor
(3:56:40) Kristy Krunt
(4:00:15) Holly Bear
(4:05:25) Byron Longclaws
(4:14:10) Passing of Legacy

Mr. Number's Contest, Feb. 28, 1999 [part 2]

Item is a videocassette containing recording of the second half of the Mr. Numbers Contest (strip contest) from February 28, 1999 at Numbers Cabaret. The evening was sponsored by Numbers Cabaret, Club Vancouver, Joe's Clothing, Pacific Sun Tanning, Little Sisters, and F212°.

Contents index:
(01:20) Dance performance
(2:30) All contestants return to stage
(2:50) Winners announced
(4:30) Doug awarded Mr. Numbers 1999
(6:00) 50/50 draw
(11:05) Jamie - manager of Numbers on stage

Coronation Ball 1993 [part 3]

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of part 3 of the 1993 Dogwood Monarchist Society Coronation Ball at the Commodore Ballroom.

Contents index:
(00) Joan-E - song
(5:20) David - entrance, dance and song
(12:50) Bill, Emperor XVI of Portland, Oregon -song
(17:40) Bennett Williams - songs
(35:50) Imelda Mae Santos - song
(40:00) Introduction of Willie Taylor, Myria Le Noir, Serena (Empress of Calgary), Anita (Empress of Regina), Empress of Edmonton, Empress of Toronto, Miss Kay (Empress I of Saskatoon), Wilma Fingerdew (Empress of Regina).
(42:15) Introduction of Emperors of Little John (Emperor XVI of Calgary), Mr. Vera (Emperor XVII of Edmonton), Andy [Rereginus] (Emperor II of Regina), and Bob Town (Emperor XI Toronto).
(44:25) Poly Ester - song
(49:45) Empress of Calgary Justine Tyme - song
(54:50) Pearl d'Abolonia - song
(59:45) Candidates performance introducing Flo Dear
(1:03:40) Flo Dear -song
(1:08:20) Dusty Ryane - song
(1:16:10) Wa Wa - song
(1:19:25) Ken Coolen - songs
(1:27:20) Imelda Mae Santos - song

Quarantine Forum

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of a panel discussion on the topic of Bill 34 and AIDS quarantine legislation. The discussion was organized by the Vancouver Gay and Lesbian Community Centre. Panelists include Ken Smith, Bob Tivey, Marie [Arrington] and [Bette Cecil] with ASL interpreter Linda [Franke]. The recording begins with presentations by the panelists and follows with audience questions and comments.

Pressure Point : a victim of hate : lesbian and gay youth : the search for a safe space

Item is a videocassette containing the television program "Pressure Point" hosted by Brad Newcombe. This episode contains two segments. The first is entitled "A Victim of Hate" and includes an interview with Pablo Jones about violence against the LGBTQ community in Vancouver. The second segment feature interviews with Rhamona Con-Browning (Co-ordinator of Youth-quest) and Matthew Martins (Gay and Lesbian Community Centre) speaking about LGBTQ youth, their challenges and programs in the Greater Vancouver area.

Kecia : words to live by

Item is a videocassette containing the documentary written, produced and directed by Peter von Puttkamer entitled "Kecia: Words to Live By." The documentary tells the story of Kecia Larkin, her experience contracting AIDs and her work raising awareness of the disease in First Nations communities, both urban and rural. The film includes interviews with Kecia Larkin, Myra Laramee, Randy Lewis, Dr. Jay Wortman, Sylvia Maracle, Gerry Ambers, and Keith Larkin. The film also includes footage taken at the Moravian First Nation Youth Conference and the G.L.F.N. Forum. The film was produced by Gryphon Productions Ltd. for the National Association of Friendship Centres.

Gay Spirit

Part is a recording showing the documentary 'Gay Spirit' by Barbara Anderson and Brad Newcombe. The documentary explores experiences and expressions of religion and impacts on the LGBTQ2+ community and includes interviews with the following people: Dr. Martin Brokenleg, Brent, Naomi, Hussein, Chris, Bridget, Rick, Father William Mendenhall, Rabai Ken Kaufman, Frank McMillar, and al-Qamar.

Pride Parade 1996 : Rogers Community 4

Part is a recording showing the Rogers Community 4 broadcast of the 1996 Pride Parade. The parade hosts are Doug Austin, Corrina Antipas and Mark Sonnenberg. The recording contains footage of the parade and cutaways to video showing The Sports Picnic on July 27, 1996. The broadcast is a Rogers Community 4, Kitsilano NTV volunteer production. The recording ends with credits.

Platinum Pride Parade and Picnic

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the Rogers Community Television coverage of the 1998 Vancouver Pride Parade entitled "Platinum Pride". Parade hosts are Joanie, Russel Baskin, Doug Austing and Sister C. The Rogers footage is followed by a recording made by Amazing Video Productions. Parade participants include: Dykes on Bikes; Knights of Malta; Vancouver Pride Society; Jones Soda; Z95.3 FM; Vancouver Lesbian Connection; Asian Nation (winner of best float); Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG); YouthCo.; Rainy City Gay Men's Chorus; Vancouver Police; Squares Across the Border; Egale (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere); A Loving Spoonful; The Christ Alive Metropolitan Church of Vancouver; Svend Robinson; Vancouver Men's Chorus; Little Sister's Book and Art Emporium; Hedy Fry; Outlook and Rogers Community Television; Celebrities Cabaret; Out in Surrey; Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation; Prime Timers; Developmental Disabilities Association; Dufferin Hotel; Renaissance Christian Church; LEGIT (Lesbian and Gay Immigration Task Force); BC Hydro; The Centre (Donna Wilson); Kentucky Fried Chicken; Tim Stevenson and Ujjal Dosanjh; Denny's on Davie; City of Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation; Numbers; AIDS Walk Vancouver; Pride UBC; Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Collective; Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society; Out and About; City Councilors - Alan Herbert, Nancy Chiavario, Sam Sullivan and Gordon Price; Gay and Lesbian Business Association; The Templeton; B.C Bears; Balloon Action; B.C Transit Employees; Raelian Religion; Habitat; Queer FM; Royal Hotel; The Odyssey Nightclub; Out on Screen; Dogwood Monarchist Society; Theatre Positive; Xtra West; Triangle Recreational Campground; Mary's Diner; Denman Fitness; Co-op Radio; Heritage House Hotel; Vancouver Leather Alliance; Union Pride; The Rainbow Concert Band; Friends for Life; Vancouver Gay and Lesbian Volleyball Association; Doll and Penny's; The Fountainhead Pub; Diesel; Miss Gay Vancouver Island; and Womyns Ware. The video includes cutaways to footage showing float building, the Gay Pride Sports Picnic at Prospect Point and interviews with Carol Pope, Jim Deva, Stan Weese, Janine Fuller, Svend Robinson, Karen Bitz, Terry Wallace, Gary Penny, Mary Brooks and Laura McDermot.

I am alive : Jim Currie [music video]

Item is a videocassette containing a music video for the song "I Am Alive" by the artist Jim Currie. The music video was directed and edited by Billy Chapman. The video contains captioning for the lyrics and additional biographical details about the life of Jim Currie and his fight with AIDs. Jim Currie died before the music video could be made and does not appear in the video.

Gay Spirit in the Family

Item is a videocassette containing the documentary "Gay Spirit in the Family" by Barbara Anderson and Brad Newcombe. The film is narrated by Helen Shaver and aired on VTV (Vancouver Television). The documentary explores various ideas about family structures and interviews individuals about their families and beliefs around parenting including members of the Coalition for the Protection of Parental Rights. The video contains interviews with Dr. Arlene McLaren, Keith G., Gary, June, Susan, Lindsay, Fatma Taha, Erma Victorisz, Sylvia Murray, Jan, Grant Gobman, Art Zoccole, Surrinder Varpaul, Donna Wilson, Laura M., James, Keith S. and Jules. The recording includes commercial breaks and ends abruptly during one of the interviews.

Mondo Pride 99

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the Rogers Community Television coverage of the 1999 Vancouver Pride Parade. Parade hosts are Kim Grahame, Symone, Rob McMahon, Gary Johnson and Doug Austin. Parade participants include: Dykes on Bikes; Knights of Malta; Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Centre; Dogwood Monarchist Society; Lesbian and Gay Task Force; Mayor Philip Owen; Davie Street Community Police Office; [Dirty Helens]; Trans Link; B.C. Ambulance Service; Out In Surrey; A Loving Spoonful; Western Canada Leather Pride; Vancouver Leather Alliance; Street Project Counselling Alliance; Hedy Fry; Svend Robinson; Libby Davies; Tim Stevenson; Ujjal Dosanjh; Doll and Penny's Cafe; The Edge Cafe; AIDS Vancouver; Cutting Edges Gay Hockey Team; Out for Kicks Soccer Club; Youth Quest; Royal Hotel; Vancouver Friends for Life Society; Pride UBC; The Centre; Street Nurses; Out on Screen; the Odyssey; Little Sister's Bookstore; Gays and Lesbians of Maple Ridge; Rainy City Men's Chorus; Numbers; ManLine; On Our Hands and Knees Gardening Club; City of Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation; Strathcona Daycamps and Diesel.

HIV in the Workplace

Item is a videocassette containing a short film entitled "HIV in the Workplace.". The film aims to be a guide on the prevention and management of HIV for health care and other public service workers. The film was produced by Tagish Presentations Ltd. for the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. St. Paul's Hospital. The video features interviews with Dr. Chris Sherlock, Dr. Alastair McLeod, Rosemary Riddell, Detective Valerie Harrison, Marilyn Dallas, Dr. Robert Voigt, Nancy McMillin and Carole Taylor.

Made in Secret : The Story of the East Van Porn Collective

Item is a videocassette containing the documentary entitled "Made in Secret" featuring the East Van Porn Collective. The East Van Porn Collective is made up of the following members who appear in the film: Muffy LaRue, Hugh Jorgen, nerdgirl, J.D. Superstar, Monster, Mr. Pants, Professor University and Godfrey. The film includes footage shot from 1998 through 2004 and features meetings of the collective, screening parties, and filming of collective films showing the processes, mandate, work and history of the collective.

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