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Pages WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY September 1998 ARCHIVES CORNER By: David Wardle, Community Records Archivist As you probably know, the Archives is home to the documentary heritage of West Vancouver's private citizens and families. In past articles I have highli^ted the archival records of some of these people - this time I would like to highlight three local, but diverse, organizations whose records are now available for public viewing in the Archives. Over the summer, records from the West X^couver Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women, the Women's Auxiliary of the West Vancouver YMCA and the West X^ncouver Little Theatre Guild were organized and catalogued. The origins of the WV Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women began in 1949. Members who lived on the North Shore tired of travelling to Xhncouver, so they c^ted to form their own group. In 1957 the WV women affiliated with the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) and the group is still active today, pursuing excellence in advanced education, enjoying special interests, and participating in study groups. Two members of the WV Chapter, B. J. Warner and Mary Turnbull, h^e organized records, minutes, correspondence and newsletters for researchers. Their specialized knowledge has proven indispensable. Another organization, the West Vancouver YMCA's Womens' Auxiliary, was established in November 1961 under the presidency of Mrs Katherine DicksoiL They raised funds for facilities and a variety of West Vancouver projects. Membership grew and the Auxiliary became a strong and reliable institution. The Auxiliary held annual banquets, rummage sales and small auctions - all of which were greatly enjoyed by West X^couver citizens. Thanks to Oksana Dexter, several scrapbooks documenting the West X^couver Little Theatre Guild are now preserved in the Archives. The Guild began in 1946 under the leadership of Ernest Lows - its first president. Their first production “To Have the Honour” by A.A. Milne was so successful that other performances soon followed. The Guild's membership consisted mostly of peq[>le in the local community who were enthusiastic ^ut drama, but had little experience in the field. In its first year the groiq) was invited to the prestigious International Drama Festival and a permanent stage was also built for their use in West Vancouver's Legion Hall. Tlie Guild mounted such productions as Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland’^ Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie"^ Agatha Christie's "Ten Little Indians" and the work of several local playwrights. These very interesting record groups, along with many others, are available at the Archives. pentland Can you help? Memorial Arch: Labour Day has gone and before we know it many of us will be congregating outside the Library to watch the Remembrance Day parade and share the Service held at the Memorial Arch. Rain or shine many West Vancouverites make this event an annual femily pilgrimage. Ken Bloc, a member of the West Vancouver Legion, has coUected material on the Memorial Arch, Memorial Park and the Great War Veterans Association of West Vancouver. He has researched its many aspects - fi’om the original idea in April 1918, including the design, fund-raising and behind-the-scenes work by many people, resulting in the dedication ceremony of the Memorial Arch on July 5, 1925. However, records have been destroyed and his photograph collection is incomplete so, through our columns, he asks that anyone who may have any pertinent photos or information on the subject get in touch with him at 922-0262. Please help if you can - Ken would be delighted to hear fi’om you. West Vancouver Memorial Arch