Patsy George Fonds
The Patsy George fonds comprises textual records dating from 1977 to 1984. The collection documents the activities of Patsy George, a social worker who was terminated from her position with the Province of British Columbia due to the 1983 provincial budget and associated legislation.
Following her termination, George became a staff member of the Solidarity Coalition, participating in and organizing meetings, rallies, and events on behalf of the Coalition.
The fonds includes George’s personal notes taken while organizing for the Operation Solidarity and Solidarity Coalition movement.
The contents of the collection are diverse, including:
● copies of newspapers and newsletters,
● contact lists,
● flyers, leaflets,
● research papers,
● legislation,
● briefs,
● speaking notes,
● press releases,
● personal notes
● petitions
● reports
● agendas
● minutes
● correspondence
The collection contains 1983 legislative documents such as:
● Bill 3 Public Sector Restraint Act
● Bill 5 Residential Tenancy Act
● Bill 27 Human Rights Act
● Bill 45 Family and Child Service Act
Key materials related to the Operation Solidarity include:
● “Program of Action ‘Operation Solidarity’”
● news releases concerning Bill 3 and the Labour Code.
● correspondence
● circulars like “The first session of British Columbia’s 33rd Parliament has opened in shock, outrage and fear” from July 18, 1983
● various flyers promoting rallies and demonstrations
Materials from the Solidarity Coalition include:
● briefs and speech notes
● flyers for events like a “Candlelight Vigil to Protest Bill 27″ (September 9, 1983)
● operational statements, organizational proposals, and recommendations from various sub-committees
● correspondence and minutes from Solidarity Coalition and Operation Solidarity meetings
● news releases,
● comprehensive contact lists for various groups and organizations
● blank and draft petitions related to legislative assembly
● “Solidarity Coalition Bulletin” and “Solidarity Times” are also featured, along with budget analyses, publications, and periodicals
● personal notebooks recording daily organizing activities
● petitions, buttons, and stickers