CALL NUMBER: SD0009:0022 SUMMARY: "Beautiful British Columbia portrayed in song to mark its first 100 years. Music that captures the spirit of this coastal country, from off-shore islands to the ranchlands and the Rockies, from the 49;th parallel to Alaska." The songs used are licensed recordings of existing popular songs which are intended to suggest aspects of various B.C. locales. They are performed by various recording artists;, including Tony Bennett, Billie Butterfield, Frankie Carle, The Ray Conniff Singers, Percy Faith, Luther Henderson, Harry James, Frankie Laine, The New Christy Minstrels, Patti Page, Marti Robbins, and Jo Stafford.

CALL NUMBER: SD0009:0022 copy 2 SUMMARY: Duplicate of above.

The item is a print of a documentary film. The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Robert Bellinger, visits British Columbia to celebrate the centenary of the union of the colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia. Film shows ceremonial events at New Westminster, Fort Langley, Government House in Victoria, and elsewhere. People shown include Centennial officials, Premier W.A.C. Bennett, actor Raymond Burr, etc.

Amateur film. The 1966 Centennial canoe race, including preparations at Tulista Park in Sidney, the race and the finish. Good close-ups of the canoeists. A large, three-masted sailboat -- possibly an imitation Chinese junk?

SUMMARY: SIDE 1: "Century Sam", sung by Fran Dowie and chorus; "Centennial Sue", sung by Candy Kane and chorus. SIDE 2: "Fraser River Boat Song" sung by Ross Laidley and chorus; "The Ballad of the Beaver", sung by Candy Kane, Fran Dowie and chorus.

SUMMARY: SIDE 1: "Century Sam", sung by Fran Dowie and chorus; "Centennial Sue", sung by Candy Kane and chorus. SIDE 2: "Fraser River Boat Song" sung by Ross Laidley and chorus; "The Ballad of the Beaver", su;ng by Candy Kane, Fran Dowie and chorus.;

SUMMARY: Dick Batey recording of interdenominational service at Victoria Memorial Arena, celebrating the union of Vancouver Island and the B.C. mainland. Special broadcast on CJVI.;

SUMMARY: Four versions of "Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.)", written by Michele "Chickie" Frankel for the 1966 Centennial of the union of Vancouver Island and the mianland. SIDE 1: (1) Orchestra and chorus; directed by Doug Parker (Choral Version). (2) The Jubilation Singers (Folk Version). SIDE 2: (1) The Accents (Bossa Nova Version). (2) Orchestra & vocal group directed by Doug Parker (Rock & Roll Ve;rsion).;

The item consists of an audio off-air recording made in 1966 of the proceedings of Proclamation Day ceremony at Victoria Memorial Arena, in commemoration of the union of the crown colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia. dignitaries present include Lieutenant-Governor George Pearkes; Sir Robert Bellinger, Lord Mayor of London; Victoria civic officials; plus representatives of ethnic groups and Indian bands. Proceedings include procession hymn, music by the Salvation Army band, speeches. Track 2 contains choir music, possibly unrelated.
It also contains an off-air recording of Chief Dan George delivering his "Lament for Confederation" at Empire Stadium, Vancouver, July 1, 1967.

Series consists of posters created by various B.C. government ministries. Topics and events include, but are not limited to, centennial and bicentennial celebrations, travel within the province, Expo 86, venereal disease prevention, drinking-driving counterattacks, trades' skill profiles, birds, animals, and environmental protection.