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Fred Hoppe (1883-1965) was a 61-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 213 in Vancouver. The interview covers various aspects of Mr. Hoppe's life and career, including his early days as an electrician, starting in Rochester,...Audio
William Arthur (Bill) Pritchard (1888-1981) was a major figure in BC labour and politics. Born in England, Pritchard came to BC at the age of 23. He edited and wrote for The Western Clarion and was active in the Socialist...Historical materials
The Lardeau Eagle was founded in 1900 by Parm Pettipiece in Ferguson, BC. Pettipiece was one of the founders of Socialist Party of Canada and frequently published his views in the newspaper, including his support for women’s enfranchisement. Visit the...Historical materials
The Red Flag was launched by the Socialist Party of Canada (SPC) in 1918 when The Western Clarion was banned by the government. The ban was lifted in 1920. Visit The Red Flag digital archive (external link).Historical materials
The Western Clarion was a pivotal publication in Canadian labour and socialist history. From 1903 to its final issue in 1925, it served as the official organ of the Socialist Party of Canada, offering a unique window into the revolutionary...Audio
Arthur J. Turner (1888-1983) was a socialist and trade unionist who came to Canada from England in 1913. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists at the shipyards in Victoria, before relocating to Vancouver. He joined the...Video
George Heyman was born in Vancouver to parents who were survivors of the Holocaust. They were assisted by the Japanese Consul in Lithuania, Chiune Sugihara, to escape Poland. George attended high school in Vancouver, working the night shift at Safeway,...Article
Hilda Harvey Kavanagh died in second wave of 1919 Spanish Flu British Columbia experienced three waves of the “Spanish Flu” epidemic in 1918-19. As many as 1,000 people died in Vancouver alone over 15 months of the influenza. Health officials...Video
Art Kube was born in Poland where he attended a socialist kindergarten. He joined the Metalworkers Union in 1949 and became a member of the socialist faction of the Metalworkers Union. This interview was conducted by David Yorke, Ken Novakowski,...
