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Promotional leaflet on yellow paper advertising a concert for Jim Pati and the Sparklers at the Marco Polo.

McCance creates a set design in watercolors depicting the gloomy, yet beautiful, conditions of castle life that plagued Prince Karl Franz. Created for a Theatre Under the Star's production of "the Student Prince.," likely in 1957.

McCance creates a sketch featuring stage end pieces that will be incorporated into the watercolor forest scene depicted on the verso. Created for an unknown production

Christmas tree with presents in the corner of a room with decorations. There are two sitting children visible in the corner of the photograph.

McCance creates a set design in watercolors depicting the slightly drab auditorium and stage of the "Cotton Blossom" featuring pink curtains. Created for the 1958 Theatre Under the Stars production of "Showboat."

McCance creates a watercolor featuring a side cutout view of a lean-to shanty from Theatre Under the Star's 1954 production of ""Oklahoma"" set against a dark background surounded by a purple edge. Above the watercolor is a…

A pen and pencil blueprint showing where certain set pieces should be placed in the Malkin Bowl outdoor theatre in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Created for an unknown production in 1953 by Theatre Under the Stars. Initialed by Gail McCance.

The backside of a black-and-white photograph, showing where tape once held a transparent cover in place. All that remains are darkened stains from that adhesive and the number '16' scrawled in pencil.

McCance draws numerous rough sketches of various scenes for the set for Gypsy. Created for the 1963 Theatre Under the Stars' production of Gypsy.

A notice containing a simple programme for Chinese New Year Evening, involving cocktails, dinner, and a lion dance with Orient Express music.

Black and white photo of Victor Louie, owner of Marco Polo, tasting a dish prepared by chef, who holds up the dish.

Two couples seated at a table with one man wearing military uniform

Laundry room. Based on the original order of the collection, photograph might have been taken at Elkhorn Residential School. The Elkhorn Residential School started as the Washakada Home for Girls and the Kasota Home for Boys were established in the…

McCance draws numerous rough sketches of various scenes for the set for Gypsy. Created for the 1963 Theatre Under the Stars' production of Gypsy.

A pen and pencil blueprint showing where certain set pieces should be placed in the Malkin Bowl outdoor theatre in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Produced for a 1953 production of Sigmund Romberg's operetta Desert Song by Theatre Under the Stars.…

Woman, two children, and a dog in front of a house. Based on the original order of the collection, photograph might have been taken at Elkhorn (Washakada) Residential School. The Elkhorn Residential School started as the Washakada Home for Girls and…

Colour photo of 10 Marco Polo guests seated around a square table - possibly a celebration as suggested by the presence of balloons.

Nineteen people (adults and children) taking flowers to a grave. Based on the rest of the collection and general aspect, photograph might have been taken in Carcross, Yukon and the grave might be of Bishop Bompas, first Bishop of Selkirk (later…

McCance draws a rough sketch of the set for Gypsy featuring the Chinese restaurant from Act 1, Scene 7. Created for the 1963 Theatre Under the Stars' production of Gypsy.

Nine children in costumes in front of a building. Based on the original order of the collection, photograph might have been taken in Alert Bay.

A young couple standing in the Cave Supper Club; the man is in military uniform

The back of the table card showing space for the autographs and a title; also includes advertisment for the music groups that performed (Earle Hill, Cor. Donald, and Ellice from Winnipeg, Manitoba)