Archives of Lesbian Oral Testimony
Archives of Lesbian Oral Testimony (ALOT)
File consists of photocopied reproductions of 2 documents: the British Columbia “Workers Compensation Act: Boards of Review Regulation,” and the British Columbia “Workers Compensation Act: Chapter 437.”
File consists of various legal and medical records relating to Petten’s claim with the British Columbia Workers Compensation Board.
File consists of correspondence with the Workers’ Compensation Board, legal research regarding spousal benefits, and a Christmas letter to Petten’s friends and family.
File consists of a series of newspaper clippings memorializing Bweverly Holmwood, from 1992-2011, as well as various articles and newspaper clippings relating to Holmwood and Petten.
File consists of materials relating to the appeal of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s 1992 decision. Materials include correspondence with legal counsel, the Workers’ Compensation Board, the Workers’ Compensation Review Board, and others, expert opinion from medical workers regarding Beverly’s death, and research materials about needlestick injuries.
File consists of materials relating to the appeal of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s 1992 decision, including the Appeal Division of the Board’s decision on the matter. Materials include correspondence with the Workers’ Compensation Board, as well as notes and facts related to the case.
Passing sharps safely: the hands-free technique
File consists of the film "Passing sharps safely: the hands-free technique." The disc's label reads:
"Video about needlestick safety in healthcare. University of Western Ontario, McMaster University, and Hamilton Health Sciences. Funded by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Ontario. Includes Shirley Petten talking about her partner Bev Holmwood's needlestick injury, resultant hepatitis infection, and subsequent death."
Petten, Shirley
File consists of correspondence with the British Columbia Nurses’ Union regarding an article for their magazine, a copy of the article and Petten's editorial notes, and research materials relating to needlestick injuries and Survivor’s benefits for nurses’ partners.
Series consists of sound recordings of interviews undertaken by Michael Riordon for Eating Fire: Family Life on the Queer Side (Between the Lines, 2001). Interviews were undertaken across Canada.