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Everest - master 7

Everest - master 7

Item is original camera tape footage taken for the "Everest - Climb for hope" documentary. Includes a dawn view of the mountains, a panning daytime view of the same peak, a view of climbers heading up to the North Col. from advanced base camp, Everest - Climb for Hope team members interacting with people from other expedition teams, camp scenes, a shot of a label on a storage bucket of another Canadian expedition: "1991 Canadian Changtse Expedition - Everest North Peak," radioing from the communal advanced base camp tent to other team members, interacting with Sherpas, Dennis (at camp four) and Ross (at advanced base camp) making plans over the radio to set up camp five, Dennis talks over the satellite radio to school students in Canada from his position in camp four - Alan reacting to the conversation, camp scenes, Tim sitting around with his bandaged knee, a close-up of the Everest - Climb for Hope logo on a jacket, shots of a solar panel and other equipment, a brief conversation with Tim about his trip out of camp on a yak after six years of planning for the Everest expedition, shots of Hilda returning solo over the snow to advanced base camp from the North Col. (and camp four), a short chat with Hilda once she reaches advanced base camp, and interviews with members of the Everest - Climb for Hope team including one of the expedition physicians, Tim on a yak leaving advanced base camp, Ross and Peter [Dennis?] discussing the option of a small team with Dennis, Mick, and Mario making a push for the summit or at least establishing a camp six, shots of a camera, rope, and other equipment, Hilda baking bread and other advanced base camp scenes.

Mrs. Selina Demers holding a book containing all Victoria Cross winners

Mrs. Selina Demers holding a book containing all Victoria Cross winners

Item is a photograph showing Mrs. Selina Demers holding a book containing all Victoria Cross winners. Caption from Pacific Press clipping affixed to back of photograph: "Memories of her father's deeds as a soldier and first Victoria Cross winner are recalled by Mrs. Selina Demers, 84, as she reads book recently acquired containing names and pictures of all VC winners. Her father fought in Battle of Balaclava."

Noon Spec by Helen O'Brien

Noon Spec by Helen O'Brien

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of a talk with Sarah Ellis and Alma Lee. Description on tape case: "Conversation with Sarah Ellis, Vancouver author, library and storyteller, and Alma Lee of the Vancouver Writers' festival."

One man banned (1/4)

One man banned (1/4)

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the first of four parts of 'One Man Banned." Description on tape case: "An evening of storytelling that draws from Canadian books that have been repressed by censorship; National Book Week Event 1984 at Quaker Meeting House; Patrick Willoughby - Guitar, Bill Richardson - Storyteller; and featuring Sarah Ellis as The Beavers; Recorded by Peter Grant & Patricia Barr."

One man banned (2/4)

One man banned (2/4)

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the second of four parts of 'One Man Banned", an evening of storytelling that draws from Canadian books that have been repressed by censorship.

One man banned (3/4)

One man banned (3/4)

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the third of four parts of 'One Man Banned", an evening of storytelling that draws from Canadian books that have been repressed by censorship.

One man banned (4/4)

One man banned (4/4)

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of the fourth of four parts of 'One Man Banned", an evening of storytelling that draws from Canadian books that have been repressed by censorship.

Our trip on the island : Idle moments

Our trip on the island : Idle moments

Item is a photograph showing three people reading at Sproat Lake. The album page lists the following names: Olive Kilpatrick, Myrtle Kilpatrick, Olive Sadler, Art Lord, Bob Hunter, and W.O. Banfield.

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