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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 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 photograph showing Romy So.

Item is a photograph showing Susan Gam.

Item is a photograph showing Suzanna Seto and another unidentified person.

Item is a photograph showing Selina Chew and John Chow.

Item is a photograph showing Rick Shiomi and other unidentified individuals.

Item is a photograph showing Rick Shiomi and other unidentified individuals.

Item is a photograph showing Rick Shiomi and other unidentified individuals.

Item is a photograph showing the Japanese Canadian Women's Choir.

Item is a photograph showing volunteers Joyce Chong and Marilyn Kaga.

Item is a video of a KCT Seattle 9 Evening Edition report by Victoria Fung on the first Asia Pacific Festival cultural fair in Vancouver (B.C.). In her report, Fung covers the various performing arts, crafts, foods, and fashion of the Pacific Rim nations showcased at the fair. In addition to footage of the fair, the report also includes interviews with Vancouver Mayor Michael Harcourt, Asia Pacific Festival Executive Producer Stuart Backerman, Asia Pacific Festival Board Member Howard Mann, Vancouver Alderman Bill Yee, and various attendees.

Photograph shows Mayor W.H. Malkin aboard flower covered float in parade.

Item is an audio cassette containing recordings for Pender Guy. Side A begins with a segment by Barry Wong recorded at the Georgia Street Viaduct about the building of B.C. Place and it's impact on Strathcona and Chinatown residents and concludes with recordings from the Powell Street Festival. Side B contains an interview of Thomas [Lai] (S.U.C.C.E.S.S.) on the topic of the NFB film "Bamboo, Lions and Dragons." Tape content is in Japanese and English. Contents may have been used on Pender Guy program #256.

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 213, tape 1 of 2. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy card catalog: 1. Introduction: Lion Dance 2. Introduction to 'Existence' - creative writing by Barry Wong 3. Mid-Autumn Festival Documentary 4. What's happening 5. Cheuk Kwan interview re: Conference purpose and introduction: CCNC for Equality and Council for Chinese-Canadian in Ontario - Chinese-Canadian Heritage Festival 6. Sell-Out Skit."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 213, tape 2 of 2. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy card catalog: 1. Introduction: Lion Dance 2. Introduction to 'Existence' - creative writing by Barry Wong 3. Mid-Autumn Festival Documentary 4. What's happening 5. Cheuk Kwan interview re: Conference purpose and introduction: CCNC for Equality and Council for Chinese-Canadian in Ontario - Chinese-Canadian Heritage Festival 6. Sell-Out Skit."

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 198. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "1. Jingle 2. Music 3. Candy Store Disco Discrimination - summary of events involving a group of Chinese-Canadian 4. what's happening 5. recollections: Straights of Georgia 6. Introduction to news report 7. Summary of Suzanne Seto Depth report - 'who really was Suzanna Seto?' 8. Festival activities 9. Station ID and Introduction to China interview, 10. China Trippers interview 11. Main Stream introduction and excerpt 12. War of the flea 13. Poem: Dad Winter 14. 'Suzanna Seto had a vision' 15. Extro/credits/ID 15. classical music shows carts."