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Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #50 Mar. 12 1982 - Apr. 21 1982
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, correspondence, photographs, souvenir programs and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as Minister of Human Resources and Deputy Premier. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: social welfare, G.A.I.N. program, child welfare, human resources, Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre (Pier BC), Karl Friedman – Ombudsman, dental care programs, Expo, Bill Bennett, tourism industry, Children’s Hospital opening. It also includes: Salvation Army: Grace Hospital brochure; Pier BC Development Project Status Report, November 15, 1981; Bethesda News (Mar. 1982).
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #61 Oct. 1984 - Dec. 1984
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), correspondence, photographs, printed ephemera, communiques, souvenir programs, speeches (documents), and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s role as Minister of Human Resources and Minister responsible for BC Transit as well as Deputy Premier. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: BC Transit and Metro Transit issues, BC Place, EXPO, welfare policies, “Gracie’s Finger”, Laurel House opening, Gordon Neighbourhood House. It also includes: issue of Inside Track (Oct. 1984); speech: Tribute to Mae Rose; Gordon House is Going Home News Release (Oct. 30, 1984); issue of BC Newsletter (Nov. 1984); The Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Tribute to Grace McCarthy brochure; issue of Commuter (v. 6 no. 2, Dec. 1984).
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #62 1985-2006
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), correspondence, photographs, printed ephemera, souvenir programs, engraved metal plaques, speech and other materials that relate to two decades of Grace McCarthy’s political career and her role as the M.L.A. and minister of various portfolios. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: Doug Mowat, Bill Bennett, EXPO, skytrain. Most of materials in this scrapbook commemorate Grace's career as politician and her contributions to BC. It also includes: issue of BC Women to Women Magazine (Oct. 1988); Alberta Hansard, Feb. 25-26, 2003.
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #63 Dec. 1985
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), correspondence, photographs, printed ephemera, communiques, souvenir programs and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s role as Minister of Human Resources and Minister responsible for BC Transit as well as Deputy Premier. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: Skytrain opening, BC Transit. It also includes: issue of Canada Place Vancouver (Dec. 1985, no. 9).
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #64 Jan. 1986- May 1986
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, correspondence, photographs, souvenir programs, communiques and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as Minister of Human Resources and Minister responsible for BC Transit as well Provincial Secretary and the Minister of Government Services. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: skytrain, BC Parkway opening, Meridian Hotel opening, Royal visit to Canada Place, BC Festival of Arts in Prince George, welfare policies, EXPO. It also includes: Your Super, Natural, British Columbia Travelling Companion booklet; issue of Vancouver Regional Rapid Transit Project Quarterly (Winter 1986, no. 8); issue of BC Newsletter (Jan. 1986); issue of Arts BC (v. 10 no. 1); issue of Transit Exchange (Jan.-Feb. 1986); issue of Commuter (v. 8 no. 1); BC Government News Release, Feb. 3 , 1986 [Lions Gate] and Feb. 14, 1986 [EXPO school visits]; Pan Pacific Grand Opening 1986 (folder with brochures); BC Convention Centre brochure; World Festival '86 (EXPO) booklet; Provincial Report (May 1986); The Province special issue Royal Visit May 1986; Grace's campaign materials for party leadership; Royal visit itineraries.
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #68 Sept. 1986-Oct. 1986
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, correspondence, photographs, souvenir programs, commemorative pins and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as Minister of Economic Development. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: Margaret Thatcher, Alex Fraser Bridge opening, EXPO, Bill Vander Zalm, Doug Mowat, party politics, party leadership. It also includes: Building on the True Spirit of BC leadership convention booklet 1991; Party Leadership campaign materials and speech; issue of BC Newsletter (Sep./Oct. 1986); issue of Floragram (Fourth Quarter, 1986); Individual Opportunity Plan ... The British Columbia Way folder with brochures; issue of AM Alarm (Fall 1988).
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #58 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. [1984]
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, correspondence, photographs, souvenir programs, meeting minutes, and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as Minister of Economic Development. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: Canada Place planning, Expo, BC Place, Bill Vander Zalm. It also contains: Speech from Throne, March 9, 1987; National Science and Technology Policy News Release March, 12, 1987; issue of BC Women Secretariat Newsletter (Winter 1986/87); Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre Press Release.
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #70 May, June, July, Aug. 1987
This volume consists of correspondence, photographs, clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, souvenir programs, communiques and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as Minister of Economic Development. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: Convention Centre opening, cost and totem pole installation, EXPO, BC economic development. It also includes: issue of BC Newsletter (Apr/May 1987); The A.S.T.C. Science World Society Annual Report 1986/87; Building Future Opportunities BC and the Canada/ United States Bilateral Trade Negotiations booklet; Downtown Vancouver Association Annual Report 1987; issue of BC Politics & Policy (June 1987); issue of The Sounding Board (v. 27 no. 8); government News Releases; BC industries various brochures; issue of Provincial Report (July 1987); issues of L'Eco Italia (32nd Year no. 28 & no. 26); Bill 19-- Caucus Briefing Notes folder.
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #71 July 1987
This volume consists of correspondence, photographs, clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, souvenir programs, communiques and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as Minister of Economic Development with a special focus on an opening of the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. It also includes: The Legislative Assembly 1st session, 34th Parliament 1987 brochure.
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #72 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 1987
This volume consists of correspondence, photographs, clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, souvenir programs, communiques and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as Minister of Economic Development. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: EXPO site lands, Trade mission to Czechoslovakia, Commonwealth Spectacular by Design fashion show luncheon, Lilian Vander, Mila Mulroney, skytrain, Prime Minister of Singapore visit, BC economy, Bill Vander Zalm. It also includes: Trade Mission to Czechoslovakia Sept. 1987 brochure; an issue of Playboard (July 1987) On the Buses : a New Life; The BC Business Information Show, Sept. 1987 brochure; Mission to Europe, 1987 papers; issue of Kanada Kurier (no, 41, Oct. 6, 1987); issue of Le Soleil de Colombie (v. 20 no. 24, Oct. 9, 1987); issue of BC Public Purchasing News (v. 2 no. 1); issue of Nursery Trades BC (v. 6 no. 4); issue of BC Newsletter (Oct. 1987); issue of Reel West Magazine (v. 3 no. 1); Keep the Ball Rolling: Science World BC booklet; issue of BC Wood Design Pictorial no. 1; issue of BC Newsletter (Dec. 1987); Under the Big Top issue (Dec. 1987).
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #74 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. 1988
This volume consists of correspondence, photographs, clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, souvenir programs, communiques and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as the Minister of Economic Development. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: EXPO lands for sale, Employee Share Ownership Act, BC economy, Hugh Pickett, abortion policy, lumber industry, BC Enterprise Centre, Li Ka-shing, Brian Smith, Bill Vander Zalm, Swedish Royal visit, Black Comb Whistler opening. It also includes: issues of BC Newsletter (Jan. 1988, Feb. 1988, Jun. 1988); issues of Speaking of Business in BC (v.1 no.1, v. 1 no. 2); BC Enterprise Centre brochure; Front and Centre event calendar brochure; Korean Business Review (March 1988); issue of BC Public Purchasing News (Feb. 1988 v. 3, no 1); issue of Look What’s Happening (v. 4 no. 1); Speech from the Throne, March 15, 1988.
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #76 April 1988
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, correspondence, photographs, souvenir programs, communiques, and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as the Minister of Economic Development. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: sale of Expo lands (BC Enterprise Corporation), Bill Vander Zalm, BC Government Employees Union, Peter Toigo, Bob Williams (NDP), social welfare policy, German trade delegation, Victor Li, Concord Pacific Developments Ltd. It also contains: British Columbia Enterprise (April 1988); BC 2nd session of 34th Parliament, Debates of the Legislative Assembly Question Period Blues; Concord Pacific Developments Ltd construction proposal with photos; Asia Pacific Initiative brochure; BC Enterprise Corporation sale announcement package.
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #77 Apr. 1988- May 1988
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, correspondence, photographs, souvenir programs, communiques, and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as the Minister of Economic Development. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: social welfare policy, BC Enterprise Corporation sale controversy, Peter Toigo, Bill Vander Zalm, Victor Li, inauguration of the China Gate. It also includes: issue of Business Pulse (Spring 1988).
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook # 78 June 1988
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), printed ephemera, correspondence, photographs, souvenir programs, poster, postcards, and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s position as the Minister of Economic Development. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: BC Hydro fraud, Bill Vander Zalm, BC Enterprise Corporation sale, Brian Smith, Mark Harcourt, Social Credit Party (Socreds) inter party divisions. It also includes: issue of BC Newsletter (Jun. 1988); issue of Speaking of Business in BC (vol. 1 no. 3); Partners For Profit booklet.
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #80 July 1988 - Aug. 1988
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), correspondence, photographs, printed ephemera and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s resignation from the position of Minister of Economic Development. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: Bill Vander Zalm, Brian Smith, BC economy, Social Credit Party (Socreds) inter party divisions, BC Enterprise Corporation, Premier being investigated, David Poole, government spying on pro-choice supporters, Peter Toigo, Expo lands. It also contains: issue of Maclean's (July 18, 1998); issue of Under the Big Top issue (Summer 1988); issue of BC Politics and Policy (vol. 2 no.6).
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #82 Dec. 1988
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), correspondence, photographs, printed ephemera, souvenir programs and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s role as M.L.A. representing Vancouver Little Mountain riding. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: Bill Vander Zalm critique, Hong Kong condominium sales, Expo lands, BC Enterprise Corporation, Mike Harcourt, toxic soil at False Creek. It also includes: issue of Party-Link (Winter 1988).
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #81 Sept. 1988 - Nov. 1988
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), correspondence, photographs, printed ephemera, souvenir programs, birthday cards and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s resignation from the position of Minister of Economic Development and her role as M.L.A representing Vancouver Little Mountain riding. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: Bill Vander Zalm critique, BC Enterprise Corporation, Social Credit Party Convention 1988, Social Credit Party (Socreds) inter party divisions. It also includes: issue of BC Chefs' Association News (Oct. 1988); issue of BC Woman to Woman Magazine (Oct 1988); issue of BC Newsletter (July 1988); issue of Lifestyle Magazine Chinese Edition (Oct. 1988); Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre brochure with floor plans.
Grace McCarthy Scrapbook #83 1989-1990
This volume consists of clippings (information artifacts), correspondence, photographs, printed ephemera, souvenir programs, communiques and other materials that relate to Grace McCarthy’s role as M.L.A. representing Vancouver Little Mountain riding. In specific, the following persons and matters are mentioned: Social Credit becomes unpopular, EXPO lands issues, opposition to GST, Bill Vander Zalm, NDP as political opposition, Mike Harcourt. It also includes: issue of Lifestyle Magazine Chinese Edition (Dec 1989); Mount Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Annual Report 1989; issue of Playboard with Starlight Express performance at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 1990; issue of MLA Report (Spring 1990); BC Speech from the Throne, April 5, 1990; Muse News (May/June ); Debates of the Legislative Assembly 4th session, 34th Parliament April 10, 1990 & April 23, 1990.