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File consists of typewritten eulogies given at funerals of Peter Flemington's colleagues: Muin Muinuddin (d. 1998); Dorothy Forbes (d. 2008); Keith Woollard (d.2009); Des McCalmont (d. 2014); Deo Kernahan (d. 2001); and Christopher Martin (d. 2000).

Fonds consists of the professional records of Peter Flemington including: correspondence, memorandums, reports, CRTC briefs and applications, meeting minutes, research files, film project files including copies of films and scripts, academic writing project files, and files related to his work as Head of Programming and Development of VisionTV. The records in this fonds document his role in the evolution of religious communication and the development of religious broadcasting in Canada, notably the establishment of VisionTV in 1986.

Fonds contains the following series, based on Flemington’s career:
S00689: Religious Television Associates
S00690: Berkeley Studio
S00691: Peter Flemington Broadcast Services (freelance work)
S00692: The Rosewell Group / Canadian Interfaith Network files
S00693: VisionTV

Series consists of records created and accumulated by Flemington in his work with Religious Television Associates (RTA). RTA was founded as a production and consultation entity by the United, Anglican and Roman Catholic churches in 1964 and joined for a time – or on a per-project basis – by the Baptist, Presbyterian and Lutheran churches and other faith communities.

Records in this series include: correspondence; meeting minutes; files related to Flemington’s work as a producer on the CTV show Spectrum (1965-1968); research notes, correspondence and briefs related to RTA’s advocacy work on behalf of Interchurch Broadcasting/Interchurch Communication (ICC), including a study on cable television and community; production notes for a radio and television advertising campaign to raise funds for world development work on behalf of the Interchurch Campaign Committee; research and production files related to Flemington’s films on the topic of international development including three films about Southeast Asia for the CBC television show Man Alive: “How Long Does It Take a Tree to Grow Here? (Philippines), “No Way To Say No” (West Irian, Indonesia), and “They’ll Tell Me When the Tread’s Gone” (Malaysian territory in Borneo); research and production files for films about Japan: "Deep Currents Moving" (for the United Church of Canada) and "To Remember the Fallen" (for CBC’s Man Alive); correspondence, research notes, and draft scripts for two films about Brazil co-produced between RTA and Danchurchaid: “The Journey: From Faith to Action” and “People of No Interest”.

Also included are records related to the founding of Agency Film Seminar, an international group of filmmakers and producers for church agencies, brought together by RTA, Danchurchaid (Denmark), the World Council of Churches, and the World Association for Christian Communication. Flemington was the founding secretary/communicator.

File consists of the published version of a book chapter written by Flemington, "What A Great View! Religious Broadcasting in Canada", published in Television: Masks and Mirrors, edited by Nancy Van Leuven, Anthony B. Chan, and Paul De Silva. Toronto: Ginger Post, 2010.

Series consists of records created and accumulated by Peter Flemington in his capacity as a student at the Annenberg School of Communications and as a consultant and freelance filmmaker, producer, director and broadcasting executive. Includes: coursework; workshop materials; consultancy project files; correspondence, research notes, and reports related to an application for a license at the first CRTC hearings on Pay-TV; and three DVD’s featuring highlights of his career.

Also included in this series are files related to his work with Doug Barrett on an independent brief to the CRTC suggesting a model for a multifaith television service which the CRTC could license. This brief formed the foundation for the work subsequently undertaken by the Rosewell Group and the Canadian Interfaith Network.

File consists of records related to Peter Flemington's work as a consultant for the International Council for Diversity in Film and Television (INDICO/INDFT), including correspondence, reports, and media releases, 2000-2003, documents related to his work as a consultant for Canada ONE TV, 2004.

Series consists of records created and accumulated by Peter Flemington as co-founder and Head of Programming and Development of VisionTV. Vision TV was the world’s first multifaith and multicultural national television channel which went on air in September 1988. Records in this series document the transition from the Canadian Interfaith Network, preparation for the successful application to the CRTC for a television license in 1987, planning for the channel’s launch in the fall of 1988 and subsequent day-to-day operations of the channel.

Includes: minutes, briefs, memos, policy documents, correspondence; programming files; CRTC applications and submissions; promotional materials including posters, press kits, viewer guides, press releases, and clippings; and files related to external partnerships and collaborations including the development of a new channel named Wisdom (“Canada’s Body, Mind, and Spirit”), later renamed ONE.

Series consists of records created and accumulated by Flemington in his work with Berkeley Studio, the media production centre for the United Church of Canada. Includes: correspondence; meeting minutes; memorandums; workshop and training materials; research and production files for film projects including, “Covenant” about the 6th Assembly of the World Council of Churches, in Vancouver (1983) and “These Things We Share” (1981), a United Church of Canada national television special.

File consists of: correspondence with Rod Booth regarding the closing of the Berkeley Studio, 2007; draft and final program of "Farewell to Berkeley" event, 2007; pamphlet from the opening of the new Berkeley Studio in 1995; pamphlet from the 20th anniversary celebration of Berkeley Studio, 1976; a book of photographs entitled, "342 years of communicating experience;" a wedding toast for Frank and Morley; a report on the history of the Berkeley Studio, entitled, "Innovativeness and Realism in Programming," 1983; and newspaper clippings.

File consists of records related to June Callwood, host of National Treasures series on VisionTV. Records include correspondence, promotional material, and press clippings.

File consists of typewritten speeches delivered by Peter Flemington at the following events and places: Meditation on World Development - United Church headquarters, 1973; Rotary Club - Moncton, New Brunswick, 1985; World Day of Prayer, North Toronto, 1989; "Religion as a Factor in the Process of Change and Development," MacMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, 1990; "Who is Jerzy Kosinski?" film premiere, Toronto, 199-; European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Prague, Czech Republic, 1997; Rotary Club, Mississauga, Ontario, 1999; Banff TV Festival, 2000; Convocation of Atlantic School of Theology, 2000; and Bloor St. Media Group, 2006.

File consists of a welcome letter to Charles Doucet, the VisionTV representative in the Atlantic region, 28 January 1996; a news release regarding the success of the Atlantic-region projects, 1999; emails to Mareen Levitt on her retirement as West Coast representative, 2005.

File consists of: press clippings related to Rita Deverell, on-air network host and director of production at VisionTV; a report on the Children's Television Project, circa 1975; and briefs written by Deverell to the LaMarsh Commission on "Violence in the Communications Industry" with specific reference to children and television, 1975; and a media announcement of Deverell's move to the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), 2002.

Series consists of records related to Peter Flemington’s work with the Rosewell Group, an independent collaboration amongst four friends (Peter Flemington, Doug Barrett, Des McCalmont, and the Hon. David MacDonald) who responded to the 1983 CRTC Call for Applications for a religious multifaith television service. Initially, their work centered on exploring the options and possible initiatives for Interchurch Communications. The Rosewell Group’s work leads to the creation of the Canadian Interfaith Network (CIN) in 1984, with the Rosewell Group continuing as the research arm of CIN to assist and guide it through the application process with the CRTC. This would lead to the creation of VisionTV in the fall of 1986.

The records in this series document the extensive preparation and research undertaken before the successful transition towards VisionTV.

Records include: meeting minutes; briefs; memos; policy and programming documents; correspondence; research notes; and CRTC applications and submissions.

File consists of the transcript of a speech given at the launch of VisionTV by Rochelle Wiseman, in 1988, and emails, letters, and thank you cards written to Peter Flemington at his retirement from VisionTV in 2001,

File consists of final programming papers of VisionTV under Peter Flemington, including: minutes from the last major programming department meeting, June 2000; other meeting notes; memoranda and letters regarding Flemington's consultancy for VisionTV; comments on the John Gill report, January 2001; letter to colleagues at departure, 17 January 2001; letter to cable systms regarding Vision telecast; a draft of Flemingdon's "Programming Philosophy," 19 December 2000; news releases; meeting minutes from co-production minutes, Paul de Silva and Peter Flemington, 15 May 2001; and a letter addressed to the incoming program head detailing Flemington's decision-making at VisionTV, August 2001.

File consists of memos and reports and related to a new channel developped by VisionTV named Wisdom ("Canada's Body, Mind, and Spirit"), later renamed ONE.

File consists of correspondence between VisionTV and Austrian television broadcaster ORF about a possible co-production of a documentary titled "The Killing Legend".

File consists of Peter Flemington's notes for his speech delivered at his farewell party, October 2001. File also includes signed pages from the party's guestbook.

File consists of a handwritten thank you card and computer printout of an article posted on the website of Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, authors of the book Spiritual Literacy (New York: Scribner, 1996), regarding the announcement of the VisionTV series based on their book.

File consists of a letter from Lady Myra Secombe in reply to a sympathy card for her late husband and a document which briefly describes the career of Harry Secombe at VisionTV.

File consists of a transition letter written by Peter Flemington discussing his retirement from VisionTV.

File consists of issues of seasonal television viewer guides which give news, listings, and schedules for VisionTV programming.

File consists of reports and correspondence regarding Peter Flemington's unsuccessful efforts to generate interest in a Canadian-British version of VisionTV, which could later be expanded to France and Australia.

File consists of press clippings related to: VisionTV and federal broadcasting standards set by the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC); VisionTV's success as a religious broadcast station; Rita Deverell accepting a Gemini Award, 1993; 10th anniversary of VisionTV, 1998; an interview between Maj. Gen. Romeo Daillaire broadcast on VisionTV, 1997; and reviews of documentaries and other programs on VisionTV.

File consists of memos, notes, reports, and correspondence about the day-to-day operations of VisionTV.

File consists of correspondence and memos related to a partnership between VisionTV and Learning Skills Alberta (LSA) in the development of an application to the CRTC for a new documentary channel.

File consists of development notes, marketing releases, and correspondence regarding new channel development, "Wisdom" and "ONE Canada;" correspondence regarding the VisionTV leadership; and reports on audience numbers.

File consists of programming notes, correspondence, and letters of support related to a new channel developped by VisionTV named Wisdom ("Canada's Body, Mind, and Spirit"), later renamed ONE.

File consists of an an annotated conference programme and list of participants for the 8th Forum for International Co-Financing of Documentaries, held in Amsterdam. Peter Flemington attended on behalf of VisionTV.

File consists of brochures for various documentaries aired on VisionTV.

File consists of a report on VisionTV's relationship with the Canadian independent production community, prepared by Arlene Moscovitch, October.

File consists of the job descriptions for Flemington's positions with the Programming Department at VisionTV.

File consists of memos and reports and related to a new channel developped by VisionTV named Wisdom ("Canada's Body, Mind, and Spirit"), later renamed ONE.

File consists of memos and reports and related to a new channel developped by VisionTV named Wisdom ("Canada's Body, Mind, and Spirit"), later renamed ONE.

File consists of a report commissioned by VisionTV to receive feedback from Canadian documentary producers.

File consists of correspondence, notes, reports, and memos about the day-to-day operations of VisionTV.

File consists of a poster of the VisionTV "Skylight Team."

File consists of correspondence and memos related to VisionTV's application to the CRTC for new channels.

File consists of correspondence and memos related to a partnership between VisionTV and Learning Skills Alberta (LSA) in the development of an application to the CRTC for a new documentary channel.

File consists of letters of endorsement written to the CRTC in support of the new specialty channel, DocsTV.

File consists of correspondence and draft agreements related to the development of a "Vision" international model with French partners.

File consists of correspondence and notes related to the development of a "Vision" international model with British partners.

File consists of correspondence from VisionTV viewers to Valerie Harris, responsible for Audience Relations at the network.

File consists of a Globe and Mail newspaper clipping featuring the documentary "Seeking Truth," a co-production between the BBC and VisionTV, 28 November 1998.

File consists of: reports created by the VisionTV board task force on mosaic producers and faith community representatives; and a copy of VisionTV's Code of Ethics, Standards, and Practices, April 1998.

File consists of correspondence and memos related to an attempt by VisionTV to get the CRTC to allow cutaways from the national signal to allow for local programming.

File consists of memos, notes, reports, and correspondence about the day-to-day operations of VisionTV.

File consists of correspondence from VisionTV to the CRTC about the upcoming channel realignment.

File consists of a book of documents related to the 10th anniversary of VisionTV, including: a VisionTV fact sheet; advertisements from Marketing Magazine and Canadian newspapers; press release of review excerpts of VisionTV programs; and a biographical profile of Peter Flemington.

File consists of correspondence from VisionTV to the CRTC about an amendment to its licence.

File consists of correspondence with American satellite channel Wisdom about a partnership.

File consists of correspondence about the VisionTV show "Let's Sing Again", hosted by Louise Rose.

File consists of memos, notes, reports, and correspondence about the day-to-day operations of VisionTV.

File consists of memos, notes, reports, and correspondence about the day-to-day operations of VisionTV.

File consists of correspondence and notes related to the development of a "Vision" international model with British partners.

File consists of correspondence, memos, and minutes related to Flemington's work as Head of Programming and Development at VisionTV.

File consists of a reproduction of the brief submitted to the CRTC by for the creation of Réseau Vision, a French-language VisionTV.

File consists of: a gala program from the Women in Film and Television - Toronto's (WIFT-T) 11th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards Gala, which honored Peter Flemington with the "Friend of WIFT-T Award," 29 April 1998; the speech delivered by Kealy Wilkinson when presenting the award to Flemington; his acceptance speech; and photocopies of newspaper clippings showing photographs of the event.

File consists of correspondence related to the One World Group, a group of broadcasters dedicated to international development issues.

File consists of two reports which describe VisionTV's programming and policy, submitted for review to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.

File consists of clippings, audience statistics, and correspondence related to the VisionTV show "Let's Sing Again", hosted by Louise Rose.

File consists of mail-out fundraising brochures and membership applications.

File consists of a Certificate of Merit for "Station of the Year" awarded to Vision TV by the National Catholic Association for Broadcasters and Allied Communicators.

File consists of correspondence and memos related to the dispute with Southern Ontario cable provider Rogers, who moved VisionTV from channel 24 to 59, then 60.

File consists of fan mail received about the VisionTV show "Let's Sing Again", hosted by Louise Rose.

File consists of correspondence, memos, and minutes related to Flemington's work as Head of Programming and Development at VisionTV.

File consists of VisionTV's submission to the CRTC's call for comments regarding the Canadian Television Policy Review.

File consist of a report from Charles Doucet about VisionTV's Atlantic Region Office.

File consists of issues of seasonal television viewer guides which give news, listings, and schedules for VisionTV programming.

File consists of the schedule of the Broadcasters' Seminar in London, United Kingdom, titled, "Violence on the Domestic Screen."

File consists of a photocopy of an article written by Peter Flemington for the Catholic British magazine, "The Tablet," entitled "The ark that floated: Britain's ARK2 failed, Canada's VisionTV sailed;" a marketing flyer for ARK2; a related newspaper clipping; and a letter to Paul Black.

File consists of correspondence and production notes for the Flemington-commissioned film "Prince and the Grail", based upon the ideas from Michael Bradley's book, "Holy Grail Across the Atlantic".