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Plumber Pipefitter and Steamfitter

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Photograph
Accession Code
BV016.7.3
Author
Canada. Department of Labour Economics and Research Branch
Contributor
Bennett, D.
Lund, Chris
Anders, F.
O'Connor, Hugh
Place of Publication
Ottawa
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Publication Date
c1954
Physical Description
35 photographs : filmstrip ; cellulose aacetate, b&w pos.
Library Subject (LOC)
Documentary Films
Filmstrips
Plumbing
Steam
Subjects
Occupations - Tradespeople
Object History
Came in with Oakalla Prison records and artifacts in 1991. Filmstrip was utilized by staff and inmates of Oakalla. Digitized by BVM into preservation and accessible formats in 2020.
Notes
Filmstrip (photographs with subtitles) provides a brief synopsis of apprenticeship training available for men in the 1950s. Segments include "Apprenticeship Training" and "Working as a Journeyman". Film frame 33 reads: "For further information... read Monograph No. 5 in the "Canadian Occupations" series, consult your local National Employment Service office, teachers, counsellors and person familiar with the plumbing and heating industry."
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Waiting for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55644
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of approximately twenty-four men and women dressed in uniform, standing on the steps of the Municipal Hall. Many of the people are holding flags. The photograph was taken in 1951 during the royal visit of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-038
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of approximately twenty-four men and women dressed in uniform, standing on the steps of the Municipal Hall. Many of the people are holding flags. The photograph was taken in 1951 during the royal visit of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Nurses
Symbols - Flags
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Allan Studios
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Opening of the Royal Bank at Edmonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55611
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley preparing to cut the ribbon to officially open the Royal Bank on Edmonds Street in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley preparing to cut the ribbon to officially open the Royal Bank on Edmonds Street in Burnaby.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Buildings - Commercial - Banks
Names
Linden, Charles
MacSorley, Charles W.
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Allan Studios
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten note on recto of photograph reads: "opening Royal Bank / Edmonds / Charles Linden / Mangr."
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Edmonds Street. Burnaby."
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Royal Bank Opening

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55639
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of seven unidentified men in the new Royal Bank on Edmonds. This photograph appears to have been taken during the official opening of the bank.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-033
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of seven unidentified men in the new Royal Bank on Edmonds. This photograph appears to have been taken during the official opening of the bank.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Banks
Events - Openings
Names
Royal Bank of Canada
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Allan Studios
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Royal Bank Opening

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55650
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing in front of a teller's window handing over a bankbook to a teller during the official opening of the Royal Bank Edmonds branch in Burnaby. A number of other bank officials and employees can be seen in the background, but none are identified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-044
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing in front of a teller's window handing over a bankbook to a teller during the official opening of the Royal Bank Edmonds branch in Burnaby. A number of other bank officials and employees can be seen in the background, but none are identified.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Banks
Events - Openings
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
MacSorley, Charles W.
Royal Bank of Canada
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Allan Studios
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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