100 day countdown to Centennial promotion, September 23, 1985
- AM1576-S6-12-F01
- File
- 1985
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.
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100 day countdown to Centennial promotion, September 23, 1985
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.
[A group of pioneers at the Heatley Avenue Station for the arrival of C.P.R. locomotive No. 374]
Part of Major Matthews collection
[An unidentified pioneer at the Heatley Avenue Station for the arrival of C.P.R. locomotive No. 374]
Part of Major Matthews collection
Announcement of Chevron participation at Vancouver Museum, April 4th 1985
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."
April 6th 1984 at Vancouver Museum - Vancouver's 98th birthday! (with Golden Jubilee display)
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.
April 6th 1985 at Vancouver Museum
File consists of two contact sheets with a total of seventy-two images of Vancouver's 99th birthday party.
April 6th in Stanley Park / first baby of April 6th
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.
Australian delegation, spring 1983, Westin Bayshore
Item is a contact sheet with 25 images (frames 1A to 25A).
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.
Castle Vancouver opening and night shots
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.
Centennial Commission Historical Slides
File consists of 68 slides created by the Vancouver Centennial Commission for a presentation. Slides show historical photographs with text provided by the Commission.
Centennial poster series announcement and first poster off press (Artist - Toni Onley)
Item is a contact sheet with thirty-six images. The event took place in March 1985 at Agency Press.
Centennial rocket project, September 1986
File consists of five negative strips with a total of twenty-six images.
Centennial staff and Tillicum at "Big Brothers Bowl for Millions" promotion
File consists of two contact sheets with a total of 49 images, two of which are present in the file as prints.
Centennial tartan being modelled 1986, Karen Neveu and Kerri Rozmus
File consists of one contact sheet with fifteen images and a print of one of the images.
Chevron Stage at Harry Jerome Track Meet
File consists of seven negative strips with twenty-seven images and ten prints that do not correspond to the negatives.
Chevron Stage at Park Party Tours 1986
File consists of twenty photographs of Party Party Tour activities.
Chevron Stage at various events - contact sheets
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).
Chevron Stage at Volunteer Park / Sun Run, April 1986
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.
Chevron Stage miscellaneous photos 1986
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.
Chinese New Year parade, February 24, 1985
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."
City of Vancouver Centennial Stakes Race at Exhibition Park
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".
Colour separations used for various Centennial publications and brochures
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.
Commissioner Generals luncheon, October 1986
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.
Commissioners on steps of City Hall
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.
Community Centre presidents 1984
File consists of two contact sheets with a total of forty-nine images, three of which are included in the file as prints. Photographs depict a meeting of the Vancouver Community Association Presidents at the Champlain Heights Community Centre on February 28th and a meeting of the Gastown Historical Society on March 15th.
Note on original envelope read: "Community Centre - Presidents meeting; Ann Yandle and Michael Francis at meeting."
Corporate appreciation awards, March 1984
File consists of one contact sheet with a total of thirty-six images and three prints.
File consists of one contact sheet with a total of twenty images.
Photograph shows the crowd gathered for the ceremony to present the locomotive to the City by the CPR.
File consists of six contact sheets with a total of 197 images of the Distinguished Pioneer Awards ceremony held at Hotel Vancouver and prints of four of these images. Includes many images of Governor General Jeanne Sauve handing out the awards. Prints include an image of Sauve presenting an award to Mr. Rice, images of the officials attending, and a view of the seated recipients. Individuals identified are Governor General Jeanne Sauve, Mr. Rice, Mayor Michael Harcourt and Vancouver Centennial Commission Chairman Michael Francis.
File consists of three contact sheets with a total of 93 images. Mayor Michael Harcourt and Tillicum are featured in several of the images.
[Engine 374 pulling into Vancouver for its presentation to the City by the CPR]
Part of James Crookall fonds
[Engine 374 pulling into Vancouver for its presentation to the City by the CPR]
[Engine 374 pulling into Vancouver for its presentation to the City by the CPR]
Part of James Crookall fonds
"Exploring Vancouver's Past" publishing group 1985
Item is a photograph showing (L-R) Ron D'Alroy, John Setts, Jean Barman and John Montgomery holding newly printed copies of "Exploring Vancouver's Past".
File consists of two contact sheets with a total of sixty-two images and two negative strips with a total of eight images. Some photographs were taken at Oakridge Centre mall. Individuals identified are Mayor Michael Harcourt and Vancouver Centennial Commission Chairman Michael Francis.
First Centennial song recording November 1983, GG Productions
File consists of two contact sheets with a total of 67 images showing the first Centennial song recording at Griffiths Gibson Productions.
File consists of two contact sheets with a total of sixty images pertaining to a celebration for the restoration and relocation of murals by artist Fraser Wilson from Pender Hall to the Maritime Labour Centre. Individuals identified are Mayor Mike Harcourt and Fraser Wilson. Some images appear to show Harcourt and Councillor May Brown with items from the Mayors Gift Program.
Grey Cup Parade 1983 - Gary Turner display
File consists of one contact sheet with 36 images and five prints. Prints show cropped and blown up images of the Grey Cup Centennial parade float from contact sheet.
Group photo session for April 6, 1986 flyer, March 12, 1986
File consists of three contact sheets with a total of forty-three images, as well as two prints made from these images, from a photo shoot with Centennial mascot Tillicum and several models.
File consists of two prints and one contact sheet with thirty-six images (frames 1A to 31A) showing Heritage Walk gathering at Robson Square.
Lord Roberts playground project
Item is a contact sheet with thirty-six images.
[Man filming Engine 374 during the presentation of the locomotive to the City by the CPR]
Part of Major Matthews collection
Individuals identified are (L-R): Aldwn. Miss Guttendge, City Clerk Howlett, Ald. Hurry, Ald. Cornett, Ald. Bennett, Ald. Kirk, Wm. Pleming, Mayor G.C. Miller, W.R. Owen, Esq., Rev. G.H. Wilson, Mrs. Miller, Rev. A.E. Whitehouse, Miss Miller, Prof. Barss, Mrs. Kirk, Mrs. Alma Keeler and Alexander MacDonald
[Mayor Gerald Grattan McGeer with Aldermen and Guests at City Hall]
Part of Stuart Thomson fonds
Event for the unveiling of the statue of Captain George Vancouver.