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April visit with the Romero family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14747
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 19 Apr. 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Romero family visiting with Lorna and John Court in their yard outside of their house on Imperial Street in Burnaby. Gabriel and Gisela are seated with thier children Alicia and Pablo while John Court stands in the back corner of the yard. John is holding his hands out to show tha…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Romero family visiting with Lorna and John Court in their yard outside of their house on Imperial Street in Burnaby. Gabriel and Gisela are seated with thier children Alicia and Pablo while John Court stands in the back corner of the yard. John is holding his hands out to show that they are physcially distanced. During the visit they set up two family groups of chairs spaced far apart due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health recommendations.
- History
- The photographer, Lorna Court took this picture during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Subjects
- Pandemics - COVID-19
- Geographic Access
- Imperial Street
- Accession Code
- BV020.30.7
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 19 Apr. 2020
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
- Photographer
- Court, Lorna
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19150
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1950-2022
- Collection/Fonds
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 3 sound recordings (wav) + 1 sound recording (mp3) + 65 photographs + 26 photographs (jpg) + 1 portfolio (15 col. photographs + 12 col. laser prints) + 1 col. laser print + 6 business cards + 1 identification card + 1 booklet
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of an oral history interview with Jimmy Chow and his wife, Donna Polos; photographs of Jimmy Chow and his family soon after they immigrated to Canada in the 1950s as well as a sampling of photographs and records documenting Jimmy Chow's career in the film industry. Fonds is arranged…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 3 sound recordings (wav) + 1 sound recording (mp3) + 65 photographs + 26 photographs (jpg) + 1 portfolio (15 col. photographs + 12 col. laser prints) + 1 col. laser print + 6 business cards + 1 identification card + 1 booklet
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of an oral history interview with Jimmy Chow and his wife, Donna Polos; photographs of Jimmy Chow and his family soon after they immigrated to Canada in the 1950s as well as a sampling of photographs and records documenting Jimmy Chow's career in the film industry. Fonds is arranged into series: 1) Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos interviews series 2) Jimmy Chow family photographs series 3) Property master photographs series 4) Property master records series
- History
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow was born in Lin Pong Lee, Hoiping, China in 1948. In 1950, Jimmy Chow and his mother, Gim Gee Chow (1913-1991) fled China to escape the Communist Revolution and to be reunited with his father, Robin Chung Dip Chow (1906-1990) who’d immigrated to Canada many years earlier. Jimmy’s elder sister Shao-Lin Chow stayed behind in China. Jimmy’s father, Robin Chung Dip Chow immigrated to Canada in 1921 at 14 years of age and was forced to pay the Chinese head tax of $500. In 1950, Jimmy and his mother first fled to Hong Kong before immigrating to Canada and arriving in Vancouver. Jimmy Chow’s birth name is Hipman Chow but when he arrived in Canada, his father indicated that he needed an English name and he was given the name “Jimmy” but retained his birth name “Hipman Chow”. Over the years, Jimmy has also used the name “James H. Chow” and is often credited by this name in the film industry. For the first four years after immigrating, Jimmy and his parents lived in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Quebec where his father had work in hotels and restaurants. While living in Asquith, Saskatchewan Jimmy attended school and began to learn English. In 1954, Jimmy and his parents returned to Vancouver, first living in the area of Strathcona before settling in the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant where they purchased a house located on 15th Avenue east of Main Street. While living in Mount Pleasant, Jimmy attended both elementary and high school. While attending high school, Jimmy began working at the local grocery store where he worked for many years living at home and saving his money. In 1970 while attending Vancouver City College, Jimmy met his future wife Donna Polos. Two years later, they moved in together, married in 1981 and started a family. Jimmy and Donna first lived in North Burnaby before purchasing a house on Victory Street in Burnaby where they raised their three children. Growing up in a traditional Chinese Canadian family, Jimmy was always one who went against the grain. Although his father wanted him to get a business degree, Jimmy had aspirations for a different career path. Through the referral of a friend, he entered the film industry in 1973 working for CBC Vancouver. While working at the CBC, Jimmy gained valuable experience working on the set of the television series The Beachcombers, which launched his career in the film industry. Over a 45 year career, Jimmy worked on over 50 blockbuster movies, historical period films, science fiction films and fantasy films, where he honed in on his expertise as a set decorator, art director and property master. He built an international reputation through working with production companies, prop makers and antique sellers across the globe. As a property master in the film industry, Jimmy Chow has been responsible for designing, managing, and sourcing props for films such as: The BFG, Warcraft: The Beginning, X-Men 2, Fantastic Four, Watchman, Tron: Legacy, Little Women, Seven Years in Tibet, Shanghai Noon, The Shipping News, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, The Changeling, Man of Steel (Superman), Snow Falling on Cedars, Legends of the Fall, And the Sea Will Tell, Once a Thief and many more. With Jimmy's many years of professional experience in the film industry, he has been a union member of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians...) from July 1979, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science from 2018 and has worked as a guest lecturer in film production at Capilano University and Langara University. He was also a key contributor to the Burnaby Village Museum’s 2014 temporary exhibition Burnaby Makes Movies. Donna Polos was born in Vancouver in 1949 to parents Mayme "May" Helen Tillikana Polos (1931-1977) and Donald James Polos (1926-2017). Donna’s maternal grandparents, Elvi Tienhara and Toiva Tillikana immigrated to Canada from Helsinki, Finland. Donna’s paternal grandmother, Pauline Chimiki Polos emigrated from Ukraine to Argentina and then to Winnipeg. Donna’s paternal grandfather, James "Jimmy" Kostopolus emigrated as an orphan from Sparta Greece at the age of 12 years. In 1908, he first immigrated to the United States where he was denied entry so immigrated to Canada, entering through Halifax at Pier 17. When immigrating, James changed his last name to "Polos". Jimmy Polos arrived in Halifax with only five dollars in his pocket. He lived in Halifax for many years before making his way to Vancouver where he established three restaurants and raised his family. James was the proprietor of three restaurants in Burnaby including; the Home Apple Pie Café (1941-1944) located on East Hastings near Princess Avenue; Jimmy’s Café (1945-1955) located on East Hastings near Hawks Avenue and another restaurant located near 10th Avenue and Alma Street. Donna grew up with her family in Vancouver, first living in the downtown eastside before moving to a home near Joyce Station. Donna attended elementary school and high school while growing up in the neighbourhood of Joyce Station. Donna moved out of her family home at 21 years of age and lived with roommates before moving in with Jimmy Chow in 1972. Donna attended Vancouver City College and the University of British Columbia where she obtained her teaching degree in 1974. Donna first taught at Gilmore Elementary School before being hired to teach at Clinton Elementary School where she taught for nine years. While raising their three children, Donna worked part time teaching in schools in Burnaby. In 1991, after a near death experience, Donna became interested in fine art and took drawing and watercolour painting classes. This experience led her to experimenting with different painting techniques on paper and fabric. In 2008, Donna retired from teaching but continued her art career often working as an Artist in Residence at various schools and exhibiting her work. While living in Burnaby Donna has been politically active with a particular passion for heritage, housing and preserving the natural environment. Donna was instrumental in advocating and petitioning for the establishment of a tree bylaw in Burnaby which was eventually adopted by the City.
- Creator
- Chow, Hipman "Jimmy"
- Polos, Donna
- Accession Code
- BV022.21
- BV023.11
- Date
- 1950-2022
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Photograph
- Textual Record
- Graphic Material
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow's name in Cantonese is Chow Hipman and in Mandarin is Zhou Xiamin.
John Mancini and Francesco Caligiuri
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14741
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 Sep. 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of John Mancini with Francesco Caligiuri at L'Artista Ristorante Italiano in North Burnaby. The restaurant owner, Francisco is wearing a mask that covers his mouth and nose. Francisco has his arm around John who is covering his mouth and nose with the collar of his jacket.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of John Mancini with Francesco Caligiuri at L'Artista Ristorante Italiano in North Burnaby. The restaurant owner, Francisco is wearing a mask that covers his mouth and nose. Francisco has his arm around John who is covering his mouth and nose with the collar of his jacket.
- History
- The photographer, Lorna Court took this photograph in September of 2020 when visiting the L'Arista Ristorante Italiano. It was her first foray back into the restaurant after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020. She noted how things had changed due to public health orders which limited the number of people that could eat inside a restaurant and how the owners and employees had wear to masks.
- Subjects
- Pandemics - COVID-19
- Accession Code
- BV020.30.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 5 Sep. 2020
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Court, Lorna
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
John Mancini and Francesco Caligiuri
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14742
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 Sep. 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of John Mancini with Francesco Caligiuri at L'Artista Ristorante Italiano in North Burnaby. The restaurant owner, Francisco is wearing a mask that covers his mouth and nose. Francisco is grinning at the photographer.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of John Mancini with Francesco Caligiuri at L'Artista Ristorante Italiano in North Burnaby. The restaurant owner, Francisco is wearing a mask that covers his mouth and nose. Francisco is grinning at the photographer.
- History
- The photographer, Lorna Court took this photograph in September of 2020 when visiting the L'Arista Ristorante Italiano. It was her first foray back into the restaurant after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020. She noted how things had changed due to public health orders which limited the number of people that could eat inside a restaurant and how the owners and employees had wear to masks.
- Subjects
- Pandemics - COVID-19
- Accession Code
- BV020.30.2
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 5 Sep. 2020
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Court, Lorna
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
July visit with the Romero family - a table for every couple
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14744
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 4 Jul. 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Romero family eating in the backyard of Lorna and John Court in Burnaby. Members of the Romero family include Gabriel and Gisela Romero and their children, Alicia and Pablo. John Court is seated at the table in the foreground wearing a yellow t-shirt. The Romeros and John Court ar…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Romero family eating in the backyard of Lorna and John Court in Burnaby. Members of the Romero family include Gabriel and Gisela Romero and their children, Alicia and Pablo. John Court is seated at the table in the foreground wearing a yellow t-shirt. The Romeros and John Court are seated at three different tables while eating. Everyone is physically distanced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health recommendations.
- History
- The photographer, Lorna Court took this picture while having a meal in her backyard with members of the Romero family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Subjects
- Pandemics - COVID-19
- Geographic Access
- Imperial Street
- Accession Code
- BV020.30.4
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 4 Jul. 2020
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
- Photographer
- Court, Lorna
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
July visit with the Romero family - a table for every couple
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14745
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 4 Jul. 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Alicia and Pablo Romero eating at a small table in the backyard of Lorna and John Court in Burnaby. Family members were seated at three different tables while eating. Everyone is physically distanced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health recommendations.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Alicia and Pablo Romero eating at a small table in the backyard of Lorna and John Court in Burnaby. Family members were seated at three different tables while eating. Everyone is physically distanced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health recommendations.
- History
- The photographer, Lorna Court took this picture while having a meal in her backyard with members of the Romero family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Subjects
- Pandemics - COVID-19
- Names
- Romero, Alicia
- Romero, Pablo
- Geographic Access
- Imperial Street
- Accession Code
- BV020.30.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 4 Jul. 2020
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
- Photographer
- Court, Lorna
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
July visit with the Romero family - a table for every couple
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14746
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 4 Jul. 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Romero family eating in the backyard of Lorna and John Court in Burnaby. Members of the Romero family include Gabriel and Gisela Romero and their children, Alicia and Pablo. John Court is seated at the table in the foreground wearing a yellow t-shirt. The Romeros and John Court ar…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Romero family eating in the backyard of Lorna and John Court in Burnaby. Members of the Romero family include Gabriel and Gisela Romero and their children, Alicia and Pablo. John Court is seated at the table in the foreground wearing a yellow t-shirt. The Romeros and John Court are seated at three different tables while eating. Everyone is physically distanced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health recommendations.
- History
- The photographer, Lorna Court took this picture while having a meal in her backyard with members of the Romero family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Subjects
- Pandemics - COVID-19
- Geographic Access
- Imperial Street
- Accession Code
- BV020.30.6
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 4 Jul. 2020
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
- Photographer
- Court, Lorna
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Painted rock at base of tree
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14743
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 21 May 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a rock painted to look like a Canadian flag placed at the base of a tree in the neighbourhood of Highgate Village.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a rock painted to look like a Canadian flag placed at the base of a tree in the neighbourhood of Highgate Village.
- History
- The photographer, Lorna Court took this photograph in May of 2020 while out walking near Highgate Village. Rock painting became a popular craft for children and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Painted rocks or "kindness stones" were placed in outdoor public spaces and were painted with cheerful and insightful messages and colourful designs.
- Subjects
- Pandemics - COVID-19
- Accession Code
- BV020.30.3
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 21 May 2020
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Court, Lorna
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
