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File consists of nine strips of negatives with thirty-two images, eight of which are included as prints, showing Centennial staff and Mayor Michael Harcourt.

File consists of eighteen photographs of a ceremony for those Vancouverites that turned twenty-one in 1936 and had been honoured as part of the Golden Jubilee festivities. The first part of the ceremony took place at St. Andrew's Wesley Church followed by a tea and Dance at Hotel Vancouver. Individuals identified are Mayor Michael Harcourt, Dal Richards and Mart Kenney.

File consists of two contact sheets with a total of seventy images of a press conference featuring "Chevron presents a Vancouver celebration" and Tillicum posing with "Vancouver Song" composer Megan Metcalfe.

File consists of two prints and one contact sheet with thirty-six images of the January 22, 1986 event to celebrate the announcement of the official 'Centennial tartan'. The two prints show Mayor Michael Harcourt and Commission Chairman Michael Francis carrying the haggis. Centennial mascot Tillicum is also shown wearing the Centennial tartan. Inscription on original envelope read "Celebration of the tartan, '86."

File consists of two contact sheets with thirty-six images and nine prints. Individuals identified include Mayor Michael Harcourt, Pete Brown, Phil Thomas, Vancouver Museum Director Rob Watt, Kerri Groves, Gail McCormick, Isobel Nairn, Alderman Warnett Kennedy, Centennial Commissioner Norman Young, Ald. Marguerite Ford, Ald. May Brown, Ald. Harry Rankin, and Ivan Sayers. Descriptions of the photographs were written on the verso of prints.

File consists of two contact sheets with a total of seventy-two images of Vancouver's 99th birthday party.

File consists of five contact sheets with a total of 152 images and two prints. Photographs depict the celebrations in Stanley Park on April 6, 1986, Mayor Michael Harcourt and Governor General Jeanne Sauve at the Centennial Ball, and Harcourt visiting the first baby born on April 6th. Photographs also show members of Vancouver City Council, including Gordon Campbell and Harry Rankin, as well as other politicians, including Pat Carney.

Album consists of photographs depicting Canada Day activities organized by the Vancouver Centennial Commission for July 1, 1986, and a related pamphlet. The activities took place at at Brockton Point, Stanley Park. Individuals depicted in the photographs include Michael Harcourt, Pat Carney, Grace McCarthy and Harry Rankin.

File consists of three contact sheets with a total of 108 images and prints of two of these images. Individuals identified are Mayor Michael Harcourt and Vancouver Centennial Commission Chairman Michael Francis.

File consists of 68 slides created by the Vancouver Centennial Commission for a presentation. Slides show historical photographs with text provided by the Commission.

File consists of five negative strips with a total of twenty-six images.

File consists of two contact sheets with a total of 49 images, two of which are present in the file as prints.

File consists of one contact sheet with fifteen images and a print of one of the images.

File consists of seven negative strips with twenty-seven images and ten prints that do not correspond to the negatives.

File consists of twenty photographs of Party Party Tour activities.

File consists of fifteen contact sheets with a total of 527 images pertaining to the June 13th event in Gastown (2011-010.2447 to 2011-010.2451); Dragon Boat, June 14 (2011-010.2452); a June 15th Beaux Gestes '86 event downtown (2011-010.2453 and 2011-010.2454); Tea Party at City Hall, June 20 (2011-010.2455); Chevron Picnic, June 21 (2011-010.2456 to 2011-010.2457); Party in the Park Tour at Kensington Park, June 22 (2011-010.2458 amd 2011-010.2460); the Scandinavian Fest & Park Party, June 21-22 (2011-010.2460 and 2011-010.2461); and unidentifed performances (2011-010.2459).

File consists of seven prints relating to the dedication of Volunteer Park on April 19, 1986 (2011-010.2252 to 2011-010.2255), the Vancouver Sun Run on April 20, 1986 (2011-010.2256 and 2011-010.2257), and the parade at the April 6, 1986 birthday party (2011-010.2251). Individuals identified are Mayor Michael Harcourt and Vancouver Centennial Commission Chairman Michael Francis.

File consists of thirty-four prints and 109 negative strips with a total of 339 images. Includes photographs of various events and performances by singing and dance groups using the Chevron Presents Stage, including the YMCA 100th anniversary party, children's events, anniversary of the Vancouver Health Department Volunteer Programs, Beaux Gestes '86, Party in the Park event at Kensington Park, Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown, stage, canopy and tent set up at Stanley Park for April 6th Centennial event, and the April 6th party at Stanley Park.

File consists of two contact sheets with a total of sixty-one images, one of which is included in the file as a print. Note on original envelope read: "Tillicum: dancing with dragon, walking parade route, greeting people."

File consists of one print and five strips of negatives with a total of eighteen images. Individuals identified are Mayor Michael Harcourt and Vancouver Centennial Commission Chairman Michael Francis. This event is also referred to as the "Centennial Handicap".

Invitation to civic dinner in the Social Suite at Hotel Vancouver, on May 7th, 1971. Present were the City Council, including Mayor Thomas J. Campbell, and Aldermen Earle Adams, Hugh Bird, Ernest Broome, Brian Calder, Walter Hardwick, Marianne E. Linnell, Arthur Phillips, Harry Rankin, Edward Sweeney and Halford Wilson.

"Marking the occasion of the visit of Their Royal Highnesses to Vancouver, British Columbia the twentieth day of October, nineteen hundred and fifty one- Hotel Vancouver"

File consists of photographs and transparency images used in the creation of Centennial publications and brochures. Includes twelve prints, fifty-two negatives (including original and copy negatives) with fifty-eight images, and sixteen transparencies. Photographs include images of women's field hockey (2011-010.2693); the Vancouver Museumobile (2011-010.2612, 2011-010.2613); Peace Walk (2011-010.2618); Centennial Commissioners in front of City Hall (2011-010.2688); fireworks (2011-010.2622, 2011-010.2629, 2011-010.2646, 2011-010.2664, 2011-010.2670, 2011-010.2690, 2011-010.2692); the Centennial Stakes event (2011-010.2676); Dragon Boat Festival (2011-010.2617); Castle Vancouver (2011-010.2607, 2011-010.2642, 2011-010.2659); mascot Tillicum with children (2011-010.2610, 2011-010.2611, 2011-010.2638 to 2011-010.2641, 2011-010.2655 to 2011-010.2658); First Nations (2011-010.2624, 2011-010.2679, 2011-010.2694); various performances; and the Centennial logo, clothing and merchandise (2011-010.2609, 2011-010.2619, 2011-010.2620, 2011-010.2637, 2011-010.2654, 2011-010.2674, 2011-010.2675, 2011-010.2680 to 2011-010.2682, 2011-010.2685). Transparencies feature images of some of the photographs, as well as promotional graphics.

File consists of two contact sheets with a total of 63 images and a print of one of these images showing a luncheon for the Commissioners General and the Commissioners of Expo held at the University Golf Club. Individuals identified include Mayor Michael Harcourt, Vancouver City Councillor Harry Rankin, Commission Chairman Michael Francis, and Centennial mascot Tillicum.

File consists of one contact sheet with fifteen images, three strips of negatives with eleven images, and a print of one of these images. The majority of images feature Vancouver Centennial Commissioners on the steps of City Hall with Tillicum. There is overlap between the negatives and the images on the contact sheet.