SUMMARY: "B.C. Folio" is a weekly program that features items of interest to B.C. listeners, including interviews with British Columbians of diverse backgrounds. "BC Folio" was broadcast from 1971 to 1976 on t;he Pacific Region network -- first on AM, and later on FM. Ralph Edwards -- and people who knew him -- tell about how he came to settle at Lonesome Lake in the Bella Coola Valley; his family's experie;nces there; his efforts to save the trumpeter swans; and his experiences as a pilot in the area. A CBC Vancouver production, compiled and narrated by Imbert Orchard.;

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1969-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Bob Harris speaks about the Reifel Refuge Research Station; its unique location; breeding programs; public support and government involvement; the Canadian Wildlife Service; Fish and Wildlife Branch, BC; Delta's involvement; tourism potential and Ducks Unlimited. TRACK 2: Bob Harris continues with his discussion about bird refuges throughout the province; their tourism potential; birds; in captivity; breeding and future plans for the Reifel Refuge Research Station.

RECORDED: [location unknown], [196-] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dr. John Bandy discusses his interest in preserving waterfowl resources; his research at UBC and the BC Waterfowl Society. In this interview he tours a refuge centre, possibly the Reifel Bir;d Sanctuary, and he talks about current display areas and future plans. Waterfowl areas discussed include Ewen Slough; Reifel Refuge; foreshore areas of Vancouver; the mouth of the Nanaimo River; southerly inlets; and Tofino/Ucluelet. He considers the areas around Vancouver the most important. He concludes the interview with a discussion of future plans for the society. [TRACK 2: blank.]

Travelogue. Scenery and attractions of the West Kootenay region: Crowsnest Pass, the Kootenay Lake ferry, boating, fishing, the Glass House, Nakusp or Ainsworth hot springs, the retired sternwheeler S.S. "Moyie", golfing, Nelson curling bonspiel, caving, rodeo, spawning salmon, the Doukhobors, Fruitvale international dog show, miner's museum and Golden City Days Festival at Rossland, Wildlife Centre & Bird Sanctuary at Creston, hiking and skiing in the Valhalla Range. Other locales include Castlegar, Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Trail.

The item is a video travelogue. Scenery and attractions of the West Kootenay region: Crowsnest Pass, the Kootenay Lake ferry, boating, fishing, the Glass House, Nakusp or Ainsworth hot springs, the retired sternwheeler S.S. "Moyie", golfing, Nelson curling bonspiel, caving, rodeo, spawning salmon, the Doukhobors, Fruitvale international dog show, miner's museum and Golden City Days Festival at Rossland, Wildlife Centre & Bird Sanctuary at Creston, hiking and skiing in the Valhalla Range. Other locales include Castlegar, Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Trail.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1969 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Hugh Monahan talks about the origin, development and prospects of the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary. TRACK 2: Mr. Monahan continues with a description of the Reifel Sanctuary and the residents. He talks about his art and painting of water fowl.

The item is a print of a promotional film from 1974, apparently produced for continuous screenings in a B.C. Hydro display at the Pacific National Exhibition. It contains an overview of BC Hydro efforts to meet the growing demand for electrical power. Includes footage of: construction at the Peace River project and Mica dam powerhouse; public beaches on Arrow reservoir; ecological projects such as Creston wildfowl sanctuary and Meadow Creek spawning channel; overland and undersea transmission lines; Kootenay Canal dam site and Burrard Thermal station. Much of the same footage appears in "Power and People".

RECORDED: [location unknown], [ca. 1961] SUMMARY: In an interview by Bjorn Bjornson, John E. Edwards, son of Ralph Edwards of Lonesome Lake, discusses his father's life and his films of homestead and the area's wildlife.

Television commercials. A representative collection of MacMillan Bloedel television commercials highlighting various aspects of the company's operations and corporate citizenship. Includes spots focusing on the company's activities in world trade markets; methods of transporting logs and products; the self-dumping log barge; log sorting with dozer boats; new methods of planting and reforestation; forest fire protection; pollution control; the Ash River Valley reforestation project, begun in 1942; the educational activities of wildlife filmmaker Tommy Tompkins, sponsored by MacMillan Bloedel; and a bird sanctuary near Port Alberni supported by the company. Each spots is 1-2 minutes long.

The item is a reel of nature film about the Pelican colony at Stum Lake in the Chilcotin Region.

SUMMARY: n this program, Ralph Edwards tells how he came to settle at Lonesome Lake in 1912, and describes his family's life in this remote area. Included are anecdotes about his efforts to preserve the rare and beautiful trumpeter swans, and his adventures flying small planes in the B.C. wilderness. The voices heard are: Ralph Edwards, Wilf Christensen, and Gideon Schoettze.

SUMMARY: A record in background sound and description of a visit to the Reifel Wildfowl Sanctuary on Westham Island in the Fraser River Delta. Also: how the sanctuary began, plans for the future, and the effects of pollution and noise on the sanctuary. Voices heard are: Hugh Monahan, Dr. John Bandy, Bob Harris, and Stan Devereux.

CALL NUMBER: T2118:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1966-08-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Ralph Edwards is a pilot who recalls his arrival in Lonesome Lake. He begins by describing his family background; his settling at Lonesome Lake from 1907 to 1912, including a description of the area; the process of making his home and life, and helping to build a telegraph line and other jobs. TRACK 2: Mr. Edwards continues by describing his early married life; more on settlement ;there; his interest in flying; earning his pilots license in 1952; an account of one of his forced landings; and his care of the trumpeter swans.

CALL NUMBER: T2118:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1966-08-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Edwards continues with more on trumpeter swans; grizzly bears; a bear story; and his pilot's license. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T2118:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Ralph Edwards at Oona River RECORDED: [location unknown], [197-] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Note: This tape is labeled "Ralph Edwards at Oona River", and is from a later date than the previous three tracks. Ralph Edwards describes being too old to keep flying; he tried to go to the; Yukon to farm, but was not received kindly, so he decided to start a homestead at [Oona River?] in 1966. Experiences flying in the interior; the hospitality of Karl Bergman; Mr. Edward's stint as a commercial fisherman; trumpeter swans; his airplane, including an accident and the sale of it. TRACK 2: Mr. Edwards describes receiving an award from the Governor General award in Ottawa in 1972 for ;his work with swans; and selling his ranch in 1966 to Robert Taylor.

The item is a reel of film footage showing swans in winter on Lonesome Lake.

The item is a composite print of a nature film from 1964. It shows migratory birds at Duck Lake bird sanctuary, and attractions near Creston in the Kootenay Lake region.

The item is a composite print of a nature film from 1964. It shows migratory birds at Duck Lake bird sanctuary, and attractions near Creston in the Kootenay Lake region.

Travelogue. Scenic and recreational attractions of the West Kootenay area. Includes sequences on Arrow, Christina and Kootenay lakes; mining history, abandoned mine workings, old hotels and ghost towns, including Sandon; Hugh Keenleyside dam (and boat lock there); boating, fishing and water-skiing; Duck Lake wildfowl sanctuary; Meadow Creek kokanee spawning channel; "house of bottles" tourist attraction; Ainsworth Hot Springs; the retired sternwheeler S.S. "Moyie" at Kaslo; the Balfour-Kootenay Bay car ferry; mining museum at Rossland; parade honouring champion skier Nancy Greene, who is seen winning the ladies' slalom in the Du Maurier International at Red Mountain; Trail, including Cominco smelter; Phoenix open-pit mine; Doukhobor village museum and tomb of Peter Veregin; trail riding on the Dewdney Trail; various facilities for visitors.