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Hornby Island Community Archives Oral History Collection

Hornby Island Community Archives
R.G. 23
Acc. No.: 2016-06-17/34; 2018-06-28/55
2019-11-21/94
Finding aid created by Hannah Wiseman
Last updated: September 2019

Title: Hornby Island Community Archives Oral History Collection
Level of description: collection
General material designation: Moving images, sound recordings and textual records
Extent: 25 cm
Dates of creation: 1976, 1980, 1982-1983, 1985, 1987, 1996, 2007-2008, 2011-2016

Scope and content: The collection consists of audiocassette tapes and optical discs (compact discs and DVDs) containing oral history interviews with various Hornby Island residents. Interview release and information forms accompany some of the interviews on compact disc. 

Source of supplied title: Title is based on the contents of the collection.

Immediate source of acquisition: Original accession date(s) and donor(s) are unknown as Hornby Island Community Archives acquired the records several years prior to their being accessioned in 2016.  

The interviews on compact disc were received from Margaret Sinclair who conducted the interviews for the Hornby Island Community Archives Oral History Project. The majority, if not all, of the interviews on audiocassette tape were conducted by David Gerow and Betty Smith for their book, “Hornby Island: The Ebb and Flow.” The interviews on DVD were conducted by Hornby Island school students. 

Arrangement: In order to facilitate access the records are arranged by record format and then alphabetically by surname of interview subjects.  

Language of materials: English

Record no.: R.G. 23

Repository: Hornby Island Community Archives

Terms governing use, reproduction and publication: Permission of Hornby Island Community Archives is required for copying and use of materials. 

Finding aids: Finding aid available with item level control.

Accruals: Further accruals are expected.

Item Inventory

Box 1 – audiocassette tapes

Name (subject)Title DescriptionDateNotes
Arthurs, BillBill Arthurs at Betty’s Oral History InterviewSound recording, 3 audiocassettesOct., 1982See also: Smith, Betty (October, 1982). No release form.
Boulding, PatPat Boulding Oral History InterviewSound recording,2 audiocassettesAug., 1982No release form.
Brown, HilaryHilary Brown Oral History InterviewSound recording, 2 audiocassettesJan. 24, 1985Interviewers: DavidGerow and Betty Smith.No release form.
Brown, HilaryHilary Brown, Betty Smith, and Ed Westwood Oral History Interviews Sound recording, 1 audiocassetteMarch 16, 1987See also: Smith, Betty (1987); Westwood, Ed. No release form.
Coburn, GeorgeGeorge CoburnOral HistoryInterviewSound recording,2 audiocassettesMar./Apr.,1983Interviewers: DavidGerow and Betty Smith.No release form.
Harwood, KenKen HarwoodOral HistoryInterviewSound recording1 audiocassetteMay 7,1982Interviewer: David Gerow.No release form.
Heatherbell, DavidDavid Heatherbell Oral History InterviewSound recording, 1 audiocassetteAug., 1982See also: Smith, Betty (August, 1982).No release form.
Hunt, Mary (Molly)Mary Hunt Oral History InterviewSound recording,1 audiocassetteApril, 1983Interviewer: David Gerow.No release form.
Manning, JimJim Manning Oral History InterviewSound recording, 2 audiocassettes (duplicate) Nov. 15, 1976Interviewer: Jack Parnell.No release form.
Parnell, JackJack ParnellOral HistoryInterviewSound recording,1 audiocassetteNov., 1982Interviewer: David Gerow.No release form.
Plester (Day), EllaElla Plester (Day)Oral History InterviewSound recording, 1 audiocassette July, 1980Interviewers: DavidGerow and Betty Smith.No release form.
Savoie, AlbertAlbert SavoieOral History InterviewSound recording,3 audiocassettesJune 30,1983Interviewers: DavidGerow and Betty Smith.No release form.
Savoie, DorisLeo and Doris SavoieOral History InterviewsSound recording,1 audiocassetteSept. 12,1983See also: Savoie, Leo (1983).Interviewers: David Gerow and Betty Smith.No release form.
Savoie, LeoLeo and Doris SavoieOral History InterviewsSound recording,1 audiocassetteSept. 12,1983See also: Savoie, Doris (1983).Interviewers: David Gerow and Betty Smith.No release form.
Smith, BettyDavid Heatherbell Oral History InterviewSound recording, 1 audiocassetteAug., 1982See also: Heatherbell, David.No release form.
Smith, BettyBill Arthurs at Betty’s Oral History InterviewSound recording, 3 audiocassettesOct., 1982See also: Arthurs, Bill.No release form.
Smith, Betty Hilary Brown, Betty Smith, and Ed Westwood Oral History Interviews Sound recording, 1 audiocassetteMarch 16, 1987See also: Brown, Hilary; Westwood, Ed.No release form.
Westwood, EdEd and Margaret WestwoodOral History InterviewsSound recording,1 audiocassette1980See also: Westwood, Margaret.No release form.
Westwood, Ed Hilary Brown, Betty Smith, and Ed Westwood Oral History InterviewsSound recording, 1 audiocassette March 16, 1987See also: Brown, Hilary; Smith, Betty (1987).No release form.
Westwood, MargaretEd and Margaret WestwoodOral History InterviewsSound recording,1 audiocassette1980See also: Westwood, Ed (1980).No release form.
Sinclair, MargaretMargaret Sinclair Family HistorySound recording, 2 audiocassettes1996Interview; Maragaret Sincliar of her family members
Brown.H, Cain.B, Martin.C, McNamara.M, Rogers.M, Savoie.DStorytime at New HorizonsSound recording, 1 audiocassette(poor quality)Nov.23, 1997Accrual 2019-11-21/94

Box 2 – compact discs, DVDs, and textual records

Name (subject)Title DescriptionDateNotes
Bernier, SuzelSuzel Bernier Oral History InterviewSound recording, 1 compact discJan. 3, 2008Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. No release form.
Dalzeil, RonRon Dalzeil Oral History InterviewSound recording, 2 compact discs (duplicate)April 12, 2008Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. Includes release and information forms.
Fitch, LizLiz Fitch Oral History InterviewSound recording, 3 compact discs (duplicate)Aug. 22, 2007Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. Includes release and information forms.
Fletcher, OliviaOlivia Fletcher Oral History InterviewSound recording, 1 compact discAug. 28, 2007Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. No release form.
Geppert, BerylBeryl Geppert Oral History InterviewSound recording, 2 compact discs (duplicate)Oct. 2, 2007Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. Includes release form.
Harwood, KenKen Harwood Oral History InterviewSound recording, 2 compact discsMay 2008See also: Box 1: Harwood, Ken (1982).Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. Includes release and information forms.
Lawrence, JudithJudith Lawrence and Wayne Ngan Oral History InterviewsMoving images, 1 DVD (1 hr., 40 min.)2008See also: Ngan, Wayne. Interviewers: students.No release form.
Ngan, WayneJudith Lawrence and Wayne Ngan Oral History InterviewsMoving images, 1 DVD (1 hr., 40 min.)2008See also: Lawrence, Judith.Interviewers: students.No release form.
Nixon, DonDon Nixon Oral History InterviewSound recording,2 compact discs (duplicate)Oct. 2, 2007Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. Includes release and information forms.
Onorah (Gerow), Helen Helen Onorah (Gerow) Oral History InterviewSound recording,1 compact disc July 6, 2007Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. No release form.
Rogers, MurielMuriel Rogers Oral History InterviewSound recording,2 compact discs (duplicate)July 18, 2007Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. Includes release and information forms.

Savoie, Doris

Doris Savoie Oral History Interview

Sound recording, 2 compact discs (duplicate)

July 27, 2007

See also: Box 1: Savoie, Doris (1983). Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. Includes release and information forms.
Savoie, FrankFrank, Pat and Mary Savoie Oral History InterviewsMoving images, 1 DVD (1 hr., 14 min.)2008See also: Savoie, Pat; Savoie, Mary. Interviewers: students.No release form.
Savoie, MaryFrank, Pat and Mary Savoie Oral History InterviewsMoving images, 1 DVD (1 hr., 14 min.)2008See also: Savoie, Frank; Savoie, Pat. Interviewers: students.No release form.
Savoie, PatFrank, Pat and Mary Savoie Oral History InterviewsMoving images, 1 DVD (1 hr., 14 min.)2008See also: Savoie, Frank; Savoie, Mary. Interviewers: students.No release form.
Stonehouse, BertieBertie Stonehouse Oral History InterviewSound recording, 3 compact discs (duplicate)Sept. 25, 2007Interviewer: Margaret Sinclair. Includes release and information forms.
Scott, SydneySydney Scott talking about early Hornby and his trip up to the Skeena; Syd Scott archived conversations with Hilary BrownSound recording, 2 compact discsFeb 2, 1980; no dateAccrual 2019-11-21/94

Box 3 – USB memory stick

Name (subject)TitleDescriptionDateNotes
Rubinoff, JeffHis Sculpture Park and ArtSound recording on USB27:56Aug.17, 2011CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Armstrong, ElspethArt and Hornby LifeSound recording on USB19:41Aug. 24, 2011CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Zielinski, AnnaArt and Hornby LifeSound recording on USB26:55Sept..21, 2011CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
James, CarolineArt and Hornby LifeSound recording on USB28:32Nov.02, 2011CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Sarti, Bob (HowlinBob)Doo-wop and New YorkSound recording on USB24:00Sept.12, 2012CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Sarti,Bob(HowlinBob)Doo-wop and New YorkSound recording on USB23:00Sept.19. 2012CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Sarti, Bob and Papa SheepsheadSound recording on USB2:00:13Sept.27, 2012CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Sarti, Bob (Barricade Bob)Anarchy and Cumberland anarchy eventSound recording on USB42:22Apr.9, 2013CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Sarti, BobHis upcoming radio showSound recording on USB15:01Sept.10, 2013CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Sarti, Bob and kids and grandkidsBrooklyn, music and familySound recording on USB2:00:13July 22, 2014CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
McLaughlin, JohnHis next show and live performanceSound recording on USB42:30Feb.24, 2015CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
McLaughlin, JohnHis next show and live performanceSound recording on USB53:05May 17, 2016CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Ireland, TaraArt and Hornby LifeSound recording on USB41:30June 14, 2016CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Zielinksi, AnnaArt and Hornby LifeSound recording on USB52:50June 21, 2016CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Payne, GordonArt and Hornby LifeSound recording on USB54:54Nov. 29, 2016CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kent Lukinuk (3-1)
Laskin, RichardSound recording on USBAug.29, 2013CHFR 96.5 Radio interview by Kurt Wetzel (3-1)