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The table card folded so that it shows the flaps that enclose the picture

Carver with a feast dish in front of a house. There are five children and one adult in the background. Based on the original order of the collection, photograph might have been taken in Alert Bay.

McCance draws rough sketches of curtains and an outdoor scene on the verso of the sketches for Gypsy Act 1, sc. 7 (verso). Created for the 1963 Theatre Under the Stars' production of Gypsy.

Commercial off-print of text accompanying map showing distribution of indigenous groups in British Columbia ca. 1850 (GOV-3; GOV-4).

This table photo contains six people smiling and sitting around a table at the Palomar Supper Club. There are three men and three women who are presumably couples. Dishware is visible on the table in front of them. This table photo does not contain…

This table photo contains two men and two women, who are presumably couples. They are smiling at the camera as they sit around a table at the Palomar Supper Club. Dishware and bottles are visible on the table in front of them. The cover page is…

McCance creates a set design in watercolors depicting a beautiful farmscape and sunset set beyond a farmhouse and lean-to shanty. Created for the 1954 Theatre Under the Stars production of Oklahoma!

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.

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.

Map of distribution of indigenous ethnic groups ca. 1850. Map was produced by the Government of British Columbia in 1956. Divisions are based on linguistic groups and include demarcation by language family; language group and dialect groups. GOV-3…

An illustrated postcard showing a superintendent's residence at Stanley Park in Vancouver B.C.

This menu contains a list of the food for sale at the Palomar Supper Club. It contains a selection of supper specials, a la carte items, and non-alcoholic drinks, which are labeled as "minerals - pints." The menu also contains decorative…

McCance creates a watercolor featuring black tree trunks and the underside of the forest canopy in a beautiful night scene. McCance includes details on how this item should be created in real life and includes the dimensions. The reverse features…

Dispensary cabinet. 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 the Kasota Home for Boys were…

Colour photo of a diner standing at the renowned smorgasbord table at the Marco Polo.

A blank postcard.

McCance creates a set design in watercolors featuring a beautiful ship in red and gold set against an incoming wave. Created for the 1966 Vancouver Opera Production of "The Italian in Algiers."

Typed letter from the Ladies' Auxiliary of the International Woodworkers of America to the Marco Polo Restaurant. The letter refers to plans for a group of ladies from the Auxiliary to dine at the restaurant, and expresses appreciation for…

Cover and interior pages of a mail-out menu for the Marco Polo. The cover shows a pink silhouetted telephone; the handset reads "this call is for you." Inside are descriptions for various dishes on offer, as well as a loyalty stamp card…

McCance draws a heavy shading element on the verso of the rough sketch of the set for Gypsy featuring the Backstage of the Vaudeville House in Act 1, Scene 3. Created for the 1963 Theatre Under the Stars' production of Gypsy.

Colour photo of 6 Marco Polo guests seated around a square table with teacups and other drink glasses. The back wall has bamboo accents and gold brocade wallpaper.

The back of the table card showing space for autographs and the title

McCance renders a beautiful setpiece for an ornate balcony scene in blue and gold. Performance is unknown.

McCance draws a set design in pencil featuring various styles of canopy beds. Recto states ""Empire Period"" Created for an unknown production, possibly the Vancouver Opera Association's 1962 production of Amneris in Aida.