Another notebook, the Rainbow Express consists primarily of mixed media created by Gary Lee-Nova; this mixed media is made up mostly of stamps and marker drawings; ink drawings; and notes on colour. This notebook is also comprised of film notes as they relate to the notes on colour. Finally, on the back of the book there is a passage that says “To May Wilson”.
The notebook consists of notes, journal entries and sketches. Within this notebook specifically, there are studies of various techniques for creating art and the beginning of an outline to project two separate films on two projectors simultaneously. This film outline also includes detailed notes on the project.
The photo album is comprised of material that displays Gary Lee-Nova’s work Different Point of View on Some Properties of Media: Harold Adams Innis and Herbert Marshall McLuhan Memorial Sculpture exhibited by the Vancouver Art Gallery in 1983. The photographs provide multiple perspectives and views of each of Lee-Nova’s artwork displayed at the exhibit as well as documents the assembly required for each work.
The notebook consists of sketches with accompanying notes in ink and pencil. The sketches within this notebook include sculptural depictions of “caged yardsticks”, and also include a drawing of the Finn Monument with accompanying notes.
This notebook is comprised of Gary Lee-Nova’s journal entries, notes, and sketches in pencil and ink. Various notes within the notebook include a brief history of lacquer and its benefits in art production. The notebook also contains pastel images of a pyramid made from boxes. Although the hand writing and sketching is characteristic of Lee-Nova, it is important to mention that the books states that it was owned by a Gordon and Marylyn Payne of London, England, UK.
This item is a notebook binder that is dedicated solely to the work Different Point of View on Some Properties of Media: Harold Adams Innis and Herbert McLuhan Memorial Sculpture that was held at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The material within this notebook is comprised of correspondence, photographs, and related records concerning the production and exhibition of Gary Lee-Nova’s material at this event. The related records include delivery and waybill slips for Lee-Nova’s artwork. The photographs included within this notebook depict the artwork and sculpture that Lee-Nova created for this exhibition.
The Intermedia 1968 Bound Acetate Booklet is comprised of acetate photographs taken by Gary Lee-Nova and reflects artistic landscape, architectural and figural imagery. The Vancouver Art Gallery is also one of the architectural buildings included within this booklet. The booklet itself is contained within an envelope with the title written on it.
This notebook is comprised of journal entries, sketches and plans for artwork by Gary Lee-Nova. Moreover, this notebook reflects the progression of Lee-Nova’s art projects. Many of the sketches within this notebook consist of plans for sculptural work; there are detailed diagrams outlining the construction of a hinged pyramid, rainbow sculpture, and a mirror and plywood sculpture. These sketches along with many others within this item are accompanied by notes and dimensions of the diagrams.
Item consists of sound recordings of Debby Yaffe discussing her childhood, schooling and family life in California, including gendered family roles, expectations of femininity in the 1950s, university, marriage and life in Europe, her feminist consciousness raising experience in London, teaching high school in London, the differences between English and American societies, sex discrimination, radical feminist activities, restructuring of sexual relationships, life in Canada and involvement in the Women’s movement in Victoria, Status of Women Action group, Everywomens Books, disordered eating as feminist issue, work as a fitness instructor, abortion rights, impact on feminist awareness of the December 6, 1989 killings at École Polytechnique in Montréal, radical feminism, women’s lives in Canada and England, life as a lesbian, resisting dominant domestic relationship constructs, teaching Women’s Studies, feminist theory, and the Victoria Women’s Movement Archives.
The Debby Yaffe interview was conducted by Joy Fisher as a research project in the course History 358A, “Women in Canada,” taught by Dr. Lynne Marks, which covered histories of women in Canada from the era of New France to the present. Fisher’s resulting essay is entitled “Riding the Wave/ Watching the Wave: A Second Wave Feminist Talks about Gender Ideologies and her Life.”
Yaffe, DebbyAerial view of Prince George featuring roadways and the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Annotation on verso: “Prince George from air 1936”.
Photograph depicts two men standing in front of very small wood building with tarp-covered roof. Chair and paper documents can be seen in front of building, trees and rough cleared land in background. Handwritten annotation on verso: “The first newspaper office, South Fort George 1910."
Photograph depicts what appears to be a sternwheeler in distress. Water in foreground, trees on opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on verso: “S. S. Quesnel on rocks in Fort George Canyon. 1911 – 1915".
Photograph depicts man holding what is believed to be a large sturgeon fish hanging from pole in front of tent. Handwritten annotation on verso: “Ivor B. Guest, at Thomas Creek, 1914".
Photograph depicts small buildings with canvas roofs and signs reading: "Do Drop In, Ladies & Gents Furnishings Boots & Shoes, Two Per Cent Beer." One woman, nine men,and three dogs can be seen in image. Handwritten annotation on verso: “Prairie Creek 1912".
Photograph depicts tall building standing alone on street. Stage coach in left foreground, unidentified man in right foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto: "BANK OF MONTREAL PRINCE GEORGE. B.C. PHOTO. I.B. GUEST.", on verso: “Bank of Montreal, 3rd & Quebec, Prince George. Built in 1919".
Handwritten annotation on verso “ Barkerville in 1930’s".
Photograph depicts large crowd gathered in front of three story building. Printed annotation on recto of photograph: "CARIBOO STAGE AT SOUTH FT. GEORGE B.C. OCT 19 -1911".
Water and dock in foreground, trees and cliffs in background. Handwritten annotation on verso “’Boat Hammond at South Fort Geroge”.
Unidentified man can be seen walking on railroad tracks on far right. Utility poles, field, small building and background hills are visible in image.
Railroad track, utility poles, field, small building and background hills are visible in image.
Photograph depicts winter landscape with track and logs in foreground. Bridge, trees and cleared land in background.
Photograph depicts street corner view of Hotel Fort George with people and utility pole in foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso “Hotel Fort George Central Fort George 1913".
Photograph depicts two connected buildings; the building on the left is possibly the theatre, other building with sign that reads: "The Nechaco (sic?) General Stores." Boardwalk with people and unpaved street in foreground.
Photograph depicts rows of grave markers in foreground, fence and buildings in background. Handwritten annotation on verso “Indian cemetery, Reserve #1 South Fort George".
Photograph depicts hotel on corner of street, crowd and cars in foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso “Albert Johnson’s 'Northern Hotel' South Fort George 1914".