Orchard, Imbert, 1910-

Imbert Orchard was born Robert Henslow and was educated in England. He pursued a career in theatre in Ontario, and came to B.C. after World War II. He was hired by the CBC as a regional editor for television scripts. He began documentary history programs for CBC Radio, his first series "Living Memory", airing in 1961. In 1972, Orchard left the CBC to join the Communications Studies Department at Simon Fraser University.

From the description of Imbert Orchard fonds. 1910, 1961. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606462085