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.”
Tough Ladies and Troublemakers
Shirley Petten Interview 28 April 2014
File consists of a video interview with Shirley Petten, Conducted by Cameron Duder.
Petten, Shirley
Sheffield, Rebecka
Program Pride
Petten volunteer work and retirement
File consists of materials related to Petten’s volunteer work with the Heart & Stroke Foundation, as well as her retirement from work at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia: volunteer appreciation certificates, newspaper clippings, and event invitations.
Peterson article and Guelph newsletter
File consists of a page from the article “Fighting it out in Canadian courts” by Cynthia Peterson, and a photocopied reproduction of the April 1993 issue of the newsletter “Guelph Gay & Lesbian Equality,” which features a piece about Petten.
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."
Series consists of sound recordings of interviews undertaken by Michael Riordon for Out Our Way: Gay and Lesbian Life in the Country (Between the Lines, 1996). Interviews were undertaken across Canada. Textual records consist of a copy of Riordon’s log and notes about the tapes and interviews.
Michael Riordon
News articles-women of distinction
File consists of materials related to Petten’s winning the 2000 YM-YWCA’s Women of Distinction award, including correspondence, newspaper clippings, event programs, and photographs.
News articles-WCB [Workers' Compensation Board] wins and celebration party
File consists of various materials related to the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Board’s decision to grant a survivor’s pension for Petten, such as newspaper clippings, correspondence , as press releases. File also contains newspaper clippings related to hepatitis and needlestick injuries.
Needlestick research and legal case
File consists of materials created by both Beverly Holmwood and Petten: research relating to needlestick injuries and hepatitis infections, as well as Petten’s legal case against the Worker’s Compensation board.