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Item is a videocassette containing eight episodes of Prism from 1990 to 1991. Prism, the gay and lesbian community affairs television program, was a production of the Pride Festival Association and West End Neighbourhood Television.

(00:00:00 – 00:29:15)
The June 1990 episode opens with footage from above the Lion’s Gate Bridge. The episode is hosted by Malcolm Crane and he interviews Gary Penny and Vince Mannis from Vancouver’s Pride Festival Association, as well the co-chairs of the South Florida Pride Committee Mark Canterbury and Bob Vernacky from Ft. Lauderdale. Topics discussed include Pride organizing, events, attendance, community and conferences.

(00:29:16 - 01:00:21)
The August 1990 episode focuses on the topic of HIV and AIDS, the costs and available support systems, and discrimination. The episode is hosted by Malcolm Crane and he interviews Kevin Robb (AIDS/HIV activist and lawyer), Brian Peel (Executive Director of AIDS Vancouver) and Jim McCabe (Insurance Salesman).

(01:00:22 -01:28:59)
This 1990 episode is hosted by Malcolm Crane and looks at the role of support groups in the Gay and Lesbian community in Vancouver. Crane interviews Peter Cook (Disabled Support Group) and Stan Weese (Pride Festival Association) about his use of support groups, specifically Gay Leisure Link and the Metropolitan Community Church.

(01:29:00 – 01:57:44)
This 1990 episode is focused on commerce and the power of the Gay and Lesbian dollar, and business boycotts. Robb Atkinson interviews Ken Walker and [Bet Cecil] about the protest at Joe’s Café. The second segment shows an interview by Garrett Campbell with Mary Brookes of the Vancouver Gay and Lesbian Centre. In the third segment David Berton interviews David Moorhouse, C.A. with the Greater Vancouver Business Association.

(01:57:45 – 02:24:38)
The November 1990 episode is hosted by Kathee Muzin and Malcolm Crane, and contains four segments. The first segment is an interview by Malcolm Crane with James Trenholme about police/gay relations. The second segment is a public service announcement by Karen Tulchinsky about International Lesbian Week. The third segment is about the idea of chosen family where Karen Tulchinsky, Mary Brookes and Mickey McCaffery are interviewed by Kathee Muzin. The episode concludes with a special program on sports by Garrett Campbell and includes interviews with Chris McPherson (English Bay Water Polo Club), Rob Radke (Vancouver’s Frontrunners), Helen Ward (Gay Volleyball Association), Janel Snell (English Bay Swim Club) and Larry Grieg (English Bay Soft Tip Dart League).

(02:24:39 – 02:52:44)
The December 1990 episode contains five segments centred around the theme of honoring the families of lesbians and gay men. The episode begins with a winter solstice message by Pat Hogan. The second segment is an interview with Gertrude and Stan Stevens (Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians) by Robb Atkinson. The third segment is a Christmas message from Prism by Wally Hargrave (Pastor, Metropolitan Community Church). In the fourth segment Kathee Muzin interviews terry Miles and John Crawford about parenting as gay men. The episode concludes with a special report by Garrett Campbell on gay and lesbian activities post Celebration 90’ and includes interviews with Willi Zwozdesky (Vancouver Men’s Chorus), Leik Towler (Squares Across the Border), Tom Graff (Vancouver’s Rainbow Marching Band) and David Reid (Lesbian and Gay Choir of Vancouver).

(02:52:45 – 03:22:06)
This 1991 episode is hosted by Kathee Muzin and Robb Atkinson and contains six segments. The first is an interview by Robb Atkinson with Floyd Sinclair and David [Uotmo] about social environments, sexuality and gay networks since the 1950’s. In the second segment is an interview with Earle Ingram (Prime Timers) by Kathee Muzin on being a single and mature gay man. In the next segment Floyd Sinclair and David [Uotmo] discuss coming out and gay life in the 90’s. Kathee Muzin interviews Elyssa Lay (Gazebo Connection Singles Group) in the fourth segment. A new film review segment is launched featuring Gerry Kowalenko, where he reviews the film “Longtime Companions”. The episode concludes with a Betty’s Cable Clip from the BLT Theatre Company showing “Preacher’s Anonymous”.

(03:22:07 – 03:51:29)
The April 1991 episode is hosted by Alan Segal and Robb Atkinson and opens with an interview with David Allison (Rainbow Garden Club) by Atkinson. Atkinson then interviews Tony Dukes (Executive Coordinator, Lesbian and Gay Youth Group). The third segment shows Alan Segal and Wayne Robert visiting the Gay and Lesbian Youth Group and interviewing members. The fourth segment is a film review of “Desert Hearts” by Gerry Kowalenko. The episode concludes with street interviews about government subsidies of HIV/AIDS treatments.

The technical director for all episodes is Gordon Inglis. The executive producer is Malcolm Crane. Prism Crew members include: Karen Bitz, Garrett Campbell, Joe Crowell, Eric Dunning, Tony Lindala, Sue McNaughton, Keith Paquette, Wayne Robert and Glynnis Waters.

The content concludes at 03:51:30

Item is a videocassette containing four episodes of Prism from 1991 to 1993. Prism, the gay and lesbian community affairs television program, was a production of the Pride Festival Association and West End Neighbourhood Television and later in 1993 a production of West End Cable 4. The tape also contains footage from a city council meeting in 1992.

(00:00:00 – 00:28:51)
This 1991 episode is hosted by Alan Segal and Robb Atkinson. The first segment is an interview with a man whose voice has been modified and image is in the shadows to protect his identity. He speaks about gay bashing and his experience when he was verbally and physically assaulted. In the second segment Alan Segal interviews John Eldridge (Witness Assistance Program) about the program. Then Jerry Kowalenko interviews Robert Rothon and Katherine Sharp about Vancouver’s 3rd Annual Out on Screen lesbian and gay film festival. The fourth segment takes place on location at Britannia Park where Glynnis Water interviews Kate Stewart about the Lil Baseball Tournament and the Lesbian League. The episode concludes with a clip of a musical number from “Making of Monsters” with the credits overlaid.

(00:28:52 – 00:57:00)
The July 1991 episode is hosted by Alan Segal and Robb Atkinson and was filmed in Sue [McNaughton’s?] back yard. Paul Lang interviews Lorna Boschman (video/film artist) about her practice. Alan Segal interviews Malcolm Crane (Chairman, Pride Foundation). The episode concludes with two film reviews of “Poison” and “Paris is Burning” by Gerry Kowalenko.

(00:57:01 – 01:29:44)
Before the episode begins there is a Crime Stoppers public service announcement showing five mugshots. This 1991 episode on the world of leather and SM fantasies and fetishes begins with an announcement by Malcolm Crane about censorship and the choice of Rogers Community Cable to disallow a segment for the show. Alan Segal and Robb Atkinson host the episode. Clips from street interviews are interspersed throughout, where members of the public are asked the question “What do you think of people involved in the leather and SM scene?” Alan Segal interviews Bill Houghton and Jean Young about their involvement in the SM community. Sue McNaughton produced a piece that shows women talking about their experiences with tattoos and piercings. The episode concludes with an interview with Claes (Creator, Choreographer and Director of Mia Culpa Part II, of the SM Trilogy) by Robb Atkinson.

(01:29:45 – 02:40:44)
Recording is Live from City Hall, September 15, 1992, Vancouver City Council footage. This recording shows a presentation by Chief Constable Bill Marshall to City Council on gay and lesbian assaults in Vancouver, history and actions taken. Speakers include: Bill Marshall, Inspector Dorn, Gordon Campbell, Libby Davies, Harry Rankin, Patricia Wilson, George Puil, Tung Chan, Donald Bellamy and Ken Walker presenting a petition.

(02:40:45 – 02:44:45)
This part of the tape shows the end of an episode of West Side Profile with host Ted Lederer, followed by Rogers Community Cable interval spots showing outdoor scenes from Vancouver.

(02:44:46 – 03:13:34)
The June 1993 episode is on location at Carnival on Commercial, part of the Stonewall Festival in the Park and is hosted by Penny Chalmer and David Yerrell. Interviews with attendees are by Lisa Currie are interspersed throughout the episode. The first segment is an interview with Bryan Fair (Carnival Organizer) by Robb Atkinson. Alan Herbert is then interviewed by Robb Atkinson about the inclusion of sexual orientation on the census. Gerry Kowalenko reviews the film “The Boys in the Band” and the episode concludes with Rob Wolvin talking about the upcoming Pride Parade.

(03:13:35 – 03:40:52)
The last part of the tape contains Rogers Cable public service announcements accompanied by music.

Technical directors for Prism episodes are Gordon Inglis and Tracy Major. The executive producers are Malcolm Crane and Robb Atkinson. Prism camera and crew members include: Rod Affleck, Karen Bitz, Garrett Campbell, Jolene Clarke, Joe Crowell, Eric Dunning, Toby Lindala, Sue McNaughton, Keith Paquette, Chris Rahim, Sheila Rebelato, Wayne Robert, Lindsay South, Robyn and Glynnis Water.

Item is a videocassette containing four episodes of the television news program Prism from 1991 and 1992.

The first episode of Prism is from 1992 (00:00-29:39). Prism reports on location at the Second Annual Stonewall Pride Festival at Sunset Beach and the 5th Annual Two-Spirited Gathering held in Goldbridge, BC. Ian Pringle is interviewed about Outrights: Second Pan-Canadian Conference on Lesbian & Gay Rights held in downtown Vancouver in 1992. Spokesmen for the Primetimers and Squares Across the Border are interviewed. John Elderidge of the Community Safety Program is interviewed regarding violence against gay men. Malcolm Crane of the Pride Community Foundation is interviewed. A Constable of the Vancouver City Police is interviewed.

The second episode of Prism is from 1991 (29:46-55:33). Individuals at the Stonewall Festival in Nelson Park and the vice-chair of the Gay and Lesbian Centre are interviewed about Stonewall history and diversity. The Cowbells and a jeweler are interviewed at the Stonewall festival. Doug Sanders discusses Vancouver in 1969. "Sybil" [Sybel] Thrasher is filmed performing and an Out and About club member is interviewed.

In the third PRISM episode, filmmaker Lorna Bochsman is interviewed about her work. Malcolm Crane of the Pride Community Foundation is interviewed about the history of the Vancouver Pride festival. Gerry Kowalenko reviews two films, Poison and Paris is Burning.

The fourth PRISM episode begins and ends with footage of the Vancouver Pride Parade. It features an interview with Rick Waynes for the Persons with Aids Society about Walk for AIDS.

Item is a videotape containing a recording of a U News at Six broadcast about the 1993 Pride Festival. Reporter Kate Corcoran interviews Robb Atkinson about commemorating Malcolm Crane and attendees about their opinions of Pride and the festivities.

Item is a videotape containing home movie footage and recordings of three movies and commercials from television.

(00:00:00 - 01:08:26)
This portion of the tape contains home movie footage by Malcolm Crane and Stanley Weese. The footage shows Crane and Weese talking to each other at False Creek, a backyard and in Beacon Hill Park at the Gay and Lesbian Pride Picnic with Karen Bitz. They take turns filming. Crane's mother and brother Alan Crane are interviewed in a back yard. There is footage from a trip to Salt Spring Island including Ganges Public Harbour, Brian Forester's workshop and home, the Salt Spring coastline and BC Ferries. The 1991 and 1992 Pride Parades are shown and the footage includes speeches given both years at Sunset Beach by Malcolm Crane.

(01:08:27 - 01:30:36)
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(01:30:37 - 02:27:11)
This portion of the tape is a recording of an unidentified black and white movie from television. The recording includes commercials for Spargo's Restaurant, Playland, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Personalities on KVOS TV, Secure Card, Weatherview Forecast, Sun Jammin' [album], Ring of Fire [film], Columbia Academy, Siskel and Ebert [television program], Lifestyle's of the Rich and Famous [television program], National Kidney Foundation of Washington [featuring Debra Burke], Great Escapes Contest KVOS TV Vancouver, Vancouver Aquarium, BC Mazda Dealers, Micki and Maude [television program], The Joan Rivers Show, BC Hydro, The Dressing Room [Vancouver], Environmental Defense Fund, A Current Affair KVOS TV, Real Canadian Superstore and White Spot.

(02:27:12 - 03:23:10)
This portion of the tape contains a recording of "Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy" from television. The recording includes commercials for Vidal Sassoon Ultra, Ivory Snow, White Spot, Smith's Home Furnishings, Pepsi, Molson Special Dry [beer], Ford and Mercury dealers, Safeway, Norwich Union Life Insurance, Oil of Olay, Secret [deodorant], Point Break [film], KVOS TV, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Coors Light [beer], Fitness World, Coppertone, Labbatt Dry [beer] and Downy Fabric Softener.

(03:23:11 - 04:27:30)
This portion of the tape contains a recording of a Masterpiece Theatre 1991 presentation of "I, Claudius" from 1976. The recording includes commercials for PBS Home Video and KCTS 9 presentations of: Horizons II [television series], Cosmos [television series], Moyers: Oren Lyons the Faithkeeper [television program], The One Game [movie] and The Prisoner [movie].

Item is a videocassette containing an edited productions showing the 1989 Pride Festival and Parade. The video shows attendees and participants speaking to the camera and enjoying the festivities. Speeches and performances at Sunset Beach are also shown.

This film is a montage of footage from Pride festivals around North America, featuring performances and speeches at South Florida events.

Item is a videocassette containing footage of a phone interview with the co-chairs of the South Florida Pride Committee Mark Canterbury and Bob Vernacky from Ft. Lauderdale. The interview was done for Prism (television program). The interview questions are not audible as they were asked over the phone from Vancouver. Malcolm Crane is most likely the interviewer.

Item is a videocassette containing edited footage of the 1987 Pride Parade in Los Angeles set to music. The music is courtesy of [Bronski] Beat.

Item is a videocassette containing recordings of a Vancouver Civic Grants Review meeting, two news reports covering the 1990 Vancouver Pride Parade, a U.S. panel on AIDS recorded from television, the production “Wagner: Episode 4” recorded from KCTS 9 Seattle and the documentary “The AIDS Show: Artists Involved with Death and Survival” recorded from KCTS 9 Seattle.

(00:00:00 – 00:50:51)
The council meeting begins with the Civic Grants Review 1987 and shows speakers addressing Vancouver City Council to advocate for funds. Speakers include: Ms. Agney (Vancouver Rape Relief Society), Michael Woods (Downtown Eastside Youth Activities Society), Ann Taylor (Alcuin Society), Richard Lenaire ([Anna] Dance Theatre), Lorraine Adams (Assembly of B.C. Arts Council), T.A. Hebst (Friends of Chamber Music), Brenda Taylor (Native Indian Youth Advisory Society), Lorrain Aspden (Caravan Stage Company), Gretchen Haywire (O.H. Lettuce B. Fools of Society), Mr. Gordon (United Caribbean Cultural Society), Hugh Pickett and Hannah Fisher (Vancouver Film Festival). Government representatives include: Donald Bellamy, Libby Davies, May Brown, Gordon Campbell, Harry Rankin, Marguerite Ford, W. Yee and Michael Harcourt.
The meeting ends with delegations for Pride Festival Association parade and a presentation by Malcolm Crane to council regarding the parade route.

(00:50:52 – 00:55:11)
This news coverage by Kate Corcoran for First News contains footage of the 1990 Vancouver Pride Parade and contains interviews with James Mason (Vancouver), Jim Bellafy (New Westminster), Al. D. (Seattle), Mike Morris (Vancouver) and Michael Arsenault (Persons with AIDS float representative).

(00:55:12 – 00:57:30)
This is unidentified news coverage of the 1990 Vancouver Pride Parade. The report includes footage of the parade and interviews with attendees and participants.

(00:57:31 – 01:53:08)
No content, black screen.

(01:53:09 – 02:15:52)
This portion of the tape contains a program recorded from television entitled “AIDS: In search of a miracle” part of a series “Managing our miracles: health care in America” by Columbia University and originally broadcast on PBS.

(02:15:53 – 03:12:35)
This segment of the tape is a recording from KCTS 9 of a Great Performances presentation of “Wagner: Episode 4”.

(03:12:36 – 04:15:49)
This portion of the tape contains a KCTS 9 Seattle presentation of the documentary “The AIDS Show: Artists Involved with Death and Survival”. The documentary was created and directed by Rob Epstein and Peter Adair. The documentary focuses on the Theatre Rhinoceros production of “The AIDS Show” and the HIV/AIDS crisis in San Francisco.

(04:15:50 – 04:20:51)
This portion of the tape contains footage of an unidentified Vancouver City Council meeting.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of a program featuring various high school students talking about homophobia at school.

Part is a recording of interviews with women at the Lotus as part of the radio protest event presented by UBC Campus Radio.

Part is a recording of interviews with women at the Lotus and a [telephone skit] as part of the radio protest event presented by UBC Campus Radio.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording entitled "Dina on Disability" where the interviewee discusses her experience with cerebral palsy and the LGBTQ2+ community in Vancouver.

Item is an audio reel containing a talk by Amanda White, Persimmon Blackbridge, Susan Stewart, Nora Randall, and Shaira Holman. Description on tape case: "Sexplorations, one of the workshops at International Lesbian Week, 1991. With Amanda White, Persimmon Blackbridge, Susan Stewart, Nora Randall, Shaira Holman. See also tape 284."

Item is an audio reel containing talks by various speakers on the issue of homophobia. Description on tape case: "Strategizing for Confronting Homophobia in the Workplace, a group of women discuss problems & solutions - good, entertaining discussion. Part of the 6th Annual International Lesbian Week Forum, held in Van. See also tape 283."

Part is an audio recording containing a talk by an unidentified speaker and from a speaker representing [GALLA] (Gay and Lesbian Law Association of the Faculty of Law at the University of British Columbia).

Part is an audio recording containing talks by Penny Goldsmith on behalf of the Lesbian Working Group, Diana Smith from the Gay and Lesbian Spousal Benefits Committee, and Victoria Grey on behalf of West Coast Leaf.

item is an audio cassette containing speakers from [GALLA] (Gay and Lesbian Law Association of the Faculty of Law at the University of British Columbia).

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of Brown Bagger featuring Terry Wolverton and literature from members of the L.A. LGBTQ2+ community. Description on tape case: "Literary special featuring new poetry and short stories by 17 Los Angeles gay and lesbian writers. They discuss the creation and maintenance of gay and lesbian culture in a climate of increasing censorship of 'homoerotic' art, what it takes to nurture gay and lesbian writers, and why they write."

Item is an audio reel containing a segment of the Lesbian Show focusing on media and activism. The segment is an interview with a member of the group Da Poonani Posse.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the Lesbian Show featuring a panel of women speaking about the idea of backlash.

Item is an audio recording containing an episode of the Lesbian Show. This episode is hosted by Linda and Emma and includes readings by Nora D. Randall and Sandra J. Benson; and an interview with Della McLeary about Press Gang Publishers.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the Lesbian Show featuring various feminist comic sketches.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the Lesbian Show. The episode includes interviews with participants of the Gay/Lesbian Pride Day parade followed by an interview with Robin Tyler backstage at Van East by Quintana Leslie.

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of the Lesbian Show. The tape includes three parts: part 1 - "Lesbos to Salem - the lesbian in history"; part 2 - "Opening the Closet - the lesbian as citizen"; part 3 - "Protecting our own - property, succession, and access to medical benefits".

Part contains edited segments from various episodes of the Lesbian Show from 1979, including content from track 3 on the tape index.

Part contains edited segments from various episodes of the Lesbian Show from 1979.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an interview with members of Dykes on Bikes.

Item is an audio reel containing interviews with people sharing their stories of coming out. The episode also contains poetry and music.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of a comedy sketch [on the topics of sex, relationships and sobriety] by a lesbian comedian.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an episode of 'The Lesbian Show' featuring a radio version of the dating game. Description on tape case: "Repeat broadcast for Feb-19-1988; Producer: Lea"

Part is an audio recording of an episode of the Lesbian Show focused on poetry. Included in the episode is a recording of Christos at a Lesbian of Colour workshop during International Lesbian Week.

Part is a recording of a concluding segment of the Lesbian Show including musical poetry by Barbara Higby and credits for the show.

Item is a audio reel containing a recording of the Lesbian Show. The episode contains the following stories/poems read by Dorothy Forster: The Outspoken Princess; Stone Butch Blues 2 Poems from Wanting Women; Don't Tell Me You Don't Know; Excerpt from A Lesbian Appetite; The Queen of Spades.

Item is an audio reel containing two Lesbian Show segments. The first is a calendar segment and the second is a song by [Iris].

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of the Lesbian Show. This episode features an interview with Pam Sleeth from Voices against Violence.

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of the Lesbian Show featuring an interview with Chrystos, conducted by Linda Fraser.

Item is an audio reel containing recordings of two segments from the Lesbian Show. Description on tape case: "Pots Without Lids - Readings By Iris - Feb 10/94; Rainbow Band - Louise artistic director - May 29/94."

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of the Lesbian Show on the topic of women and HIV/AIDS. Description on tape case: "1 - Intro to AIDS; 2 - World AIDS Day: U.N. radio; 3 - Lesbians and AIDS risk behaviors + transmission; 4 - Service available to people."

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of the Lesbian Show featuring readings of short stories and poems. Description on tape case: "Paula's short story; 3 poems by Teri; Anne Cameron's short story; read by Ketu."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the Lesbian Show. This is the first of three tapes featuring an interview with Maria Braun. Description on tape case: "Maria Braun - Dyke From Germany": topics of discussion includes Hamburg, German reunification + neo-Nazis, where it is safe/not safe to be openly lesbian."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the Lesbian Show. This is the second of three tapes featuring an interview with Maria Braun. Description on tape case: "Maria Braun continues to talk about life in Germany as a lesbian."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the Lesbian Show. This is the third of three tapes featuring an interview with Maria Braun. Description on tape case: "Culture + coming out stories; Mrs. Trent; The relatives; women who look like men; culture."

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of the Lesbian Show. This episode features a talk by Brenda Gold from the Vancouver Lesbian Centre (VLC) speaking at UBC.

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of the Lesbian Show about AIDS and safe sex at the Act Up rally. Description on tape case: "Act up; safe sex; safe sex parties."

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of the Lesbian Show about ageing. Description on tape case: "Aging and what to look forward to."

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of the Lesbian Show. On this episode, Shelly Hassler interviews Nancy Reinhold from the Wyrd Sisters, as well as an interview with Catie Curtis.