Oral History Interview with Ronald (Ron) Appleton, accompanied by his wife Brenda Appleton for the JMABC Artists Scribe. Interviewed by Carol Herbert. Ron Appleton was born in Vancouver and describes his youth working with his father who was an auctioneer and arts dealer. This experience introduced him to Inuit art which became the focus of his life’s work showing and selling works of Indigenous artists in his family-owned and operated galleries. Ron and Brenda describe the relationships they formed with Indigenous artists but also many art collectors, especially Jewish diaspora, around the world. Ron shares anecdotes related to prominent Canadian artists, as well as unique art pieces he’s seen across the decades in the business.
Film depicts a trip by boat, likely from Vancouver to Dawson. One of the boats taken was the Princess Louise. The film depicts various shots of the ocean, river, and other boats along the trip, and well as the scenery between Vancouver and Dawson.
Film depicts various scenes in the Yukon (likely Dawson), such as women's baseball games, a parade, a wedding, skiing. The film also depicts men taking crates of mail out of Dawson.
Film depicts the Dawson ice break up in May, a picnic, a softball game, various shots of ships and planes. The film also has shots of the sun at midnight over Dawson in June, and people mining.
Film depicts an a flight trip through the Yukon. The trip was part of an official police and Indian Department inspection of the Yukon. The trip was under the supervision of Major Sandy-Wunsch of the RCMP. It was a 200 mile flight, with twelve stops. Medical and dental attention were given to the native communities visited by Dr. Duncan and Dr. Snider. The film depicts aerial shots of the Yukon and film of native communities.
Film depicts various shots of the Yukon (likely Dawson City), mining and panning shots, and shots of a parade followed by what appears to be a town fair. There are also shots of people playing on the beach, husky puppies, aerial shots of the Yukon, and footage of the Town of Mayo.
Film depicts footage of a plane flying into Whitehorse, shipyards, skiing, men logging, Ed Barker Day, dinner parties, people taking a ship called the Princess Norah. The film also shows shots of San Francisco, Oregon, and Los Angeles markets, and well as Sunset Boulevard (Los Angeles) at night.
B&W print depicts Dr. Irving Snider and Dr. Robert Franks, Dr. Snider's partner, sitting on a walkway outside of their dental office. On the back of the image is written: "Dawson City 1930 - Outside Office".