An Interview with Sam Rothstein whose family came to Vancouver before World War I and settled in the Strathcona neighborhood. Sam took a PhD in Librarianship in California, and took a job at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He was involved in the Waldman Library and the Beth Israel Library.
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.
Audio cassette depicts the history of the Louis Brier Home and Hospital. The film highlights the need for a Jewish seniors home, the building process of the home, the facilities and programs that Louis Brier offers, and the need for additional funding to keep the Louis Brier operating.
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 a number of shots of Phyliss and Irving Snider at their home, playing with their dogs. There are also some shots of what appears to be Banff, and of a track and field event. There are also some shots of an amusement park, likely Disneyland.