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Truck and bulldozer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34222
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 10, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man standing beside a bulldozer on a flatbed truck at Madison and Kitchener. A sign on the truck reads, "Holmes and Wilson Trucking Co."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 10, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-137
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man standing beside a bulldozer on a flatbed truck at Madison and Kitchener. A sign on the truck reads, "Holmes and Wilson Trucking Co."
Subjects
Transportation - Trucks
Occupations - Labourers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Holmes and Wilson Trucking Company Limited
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Madison Avenue
Kitchener Street
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Two bulldozers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two bulldozers, belonging to "Holmes & Wilson Trucking", clearing a lot beside a row of houses. Building materials (bricks and lumber) are piled nearby. This may be related to the construction of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamp on back of photograph reads: "342x."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two bulldozers, belonging to "Holmes & Wilson Trucking", clearing a lot beside a row of houses. Building materials (bricks and lumber) are piled nearby. This may be related to the construction of the Willingdon Heights subdivision. Stamp on back of photograph reads: "342x."
Subjects
Industries - Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Accession Code
HV971.12.76
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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View at back of mushroom houses

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77191
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1969] (date of original), digitally copied 2013
Collection/Fonds
Stiglish family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy-print ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the equipment at the back of the mushroom houses used to get compost ready to be used in the mushroom houses.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1969] (date of original), digitally copied 2013
Collection/Fonds
Stiglish family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy-print ; 9 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
552-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-07
Scope and Content
Photograph of the equipment at the back of the mushroom houses used to get compost ready to be used in the mushroom houses.
Subjects
Agricultural Tools and Equipment
Agriculture - Farms
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "curing [illegible] - with compost on for mushroom houses / at back of mushroom houses no 5 and no 6"
Original spelling of surname was "Stiglich"
Geographic Access
Keswick Avenue
Street Address
3782 Keswick Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cameron Area
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William Street and Carleton Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34249
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 30, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of William Street and Carleton Avenue with a man inside a bulldozer-like machine clearing land. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 30, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-161
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of William Street and Carleton Avenue with a man inside a bulldozer-like machine clearing land. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Construction Tools and Equipment
Geographic Features - Roads
Occupations - Labourers
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
William Street
Carleton Avenue
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Willys CJ2A Jeep

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34159
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 25, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearing equipment, a Willys CJ2A Jeep with a man inside at the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 25, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-076
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearing equipment, a Willys CJ2A Jeep with a man inside at the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Construction Tools and Equipment
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Better homes and gardens cook book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5420
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
Rev. ed., de luxe ed.
Publication Date
1947
Call Number
641.5 MER
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV012.14.168
Call Number
641.5 MER
Edition
Rev. ed., de luxe ed.
Place of Publication
Des Moines, Iowa
Publisher
Meredith Pub. Co.
Publication Date
1947
Physical Description
1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Cooking
Cookbooks--United States
Cookbooks--1940-1949
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Books
Documentary Artifacts - Cook Books
Notes
"Every recipe tested in Better Homes & Gardens' tasting-test kitchen" -- cover.
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A real boys' book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5042
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1945
Call Number
823.08 BLA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV010.12.5
Call Number
823.08 BLA
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Blackie & Son Limited
Publication Date
1945
Printer
Blackie & Son, Limited
Physical Description
1 vol. (unpaged) : ill. ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Juvenile fiction
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Books
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Basic training for A. R. P. workers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5106
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1940
Call Number
358.3 SUN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
BV988.47.15
Call Number
358.3 SUN
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Sun Pub. Co.
Vancouver Sun
Publication Date
1940
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada--Civil defense
World War, 1939-1945--Canada
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
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The Canadian mother and child

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6861
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Couture, Ernest, 1891-1970
Publication Date
1941
Call Number
618 COU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV008.40.5
Call Number
618 COU
Author
Couture, Ernest, 1891-1970
Place of Publication
Ottawa
Publisher
The Hon. Ian A. Mackenzie, Minster of Pensions and National Health
Publication Date
1941
Printer
Edmond Cloutier
Physical Description
231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
"Miss. Bricher" [ hand writen in pencil at top of front cover. The "h" may be a "k".]
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada. Department of National Health and Welfare
Obstetrics
Infants--Health and hygiene
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Books
Notes
Published by authority of the Hon. Paul Martin, Minister of Health and Welfare"
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Edith Adams' sixth annual prize cookbook

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4903
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Adams, Edith
Publication Date
1948
Call Number
641.5 ADA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.18.7
Call Number
641.5 ADA
Author
Adams, Edith
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
The Vancouver Sun
Publication Date
1948
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. : 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Cooking
Baking
Food
Formulas, recipes, etc.
Edith Adams
Cookbooks--1940-1949
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Books
Foods
Object History
This item was purchased from the St.James United Church.
Notes
"Sun prize winners 6th annual cook book" -- Cover
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New instructions on how to fight fire bombs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5109
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV988.47.20
Call Number
358.3 CAN v.2
Author
Canada. Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions
Place of Publication
Ottawa
Publisher
Edmond Cloutier
Publication Date
1942
Physical Description
4 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada--Civil defense
Incendiary bombs
Fire extinction
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Notes
Version 2 of 2
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Personal material

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82732
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlai…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS167-008
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlain from Liverpool and a letter from the Office of the Mayor addressed to Mary Ann Simnett for her ninetieth birthday. Also included is a photograph (see item 559-001). Also included are newsclippings regarding Robert Burnaby and the "Bygones of Burnaby" book, a programme of the Robert Burnaby Commemorative Dinner, a photocopy of "The Argus" (Burnaby South High School's newspaper) from 1938, a programme from Madys Pridmore Brown's Variety Programme, "The Buzzer" Volume 40 Issue 16 advertising Vancouver street cars, New Vista Society certificate addressed to Hazel Simnett, an envelope of Fenwick Lansdowne bird prints from 1957 and a print of the Royal Family found in a cardboard envelope postmarked 1972.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Performances - Concerts
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Personal Symbols - Certificates
Transportation
Persons - Royalty
Names
Simnett, Hazel
Simnett, Frederick "Fred"
Simnett, Mary Ann
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on note accompanying file on folder ; The Argue was stapled together
Simnett personal papers series
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
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90th Birthday of Edwin Wettenhall Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription912
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.1 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph representing four generations, taken on Edwin W. Bateman's 90th birthday. Pictured are, Mr. Bateman's daughter, Edna Bateman Corner (right), her daughter, Catherine Corner Levins and her son. The photograph was taken outside, possibly in a garden. Mr. Bateman lived at "Elworth," 6501 De…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.1 x 11.4 cm
Material Details
inscribed in pencil, verso, t.
Scope and Content
Photograph representing four generations, taken on Edwin W. Bateman's 90th birthday. Pictured are, Mr. Bateman's daughter, Edna Bateman Corner (right), her daughter, Catherine Corner Levins and her son. The photograph was taken outside, possibly in a garden. Mr. Bateman lived at "Elworth," 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, which was designated a heritage property in 1992; however, the location of this photograph is not identified.
Subjects
Celebrations - Birthdays
Names
Bateman, Edwin W.
Levins, Catherine Mary Corner
Corner, Edna Bateman
Accession Code
HV974.22.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1949
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
Earlier catalogue record indicates that there is more information on the Bateman Family in the BVM archives.
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-25
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "4 Generations / 1949 / Grandpa Batemans / 90th birthday"
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Children on Victory in Europe Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37715
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1945 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.2 x 3.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of children on V.E. Day (Victory in Europe Day). The Johnson children and Bobby Ellis (far right) are holding flags (Union Jacks and another) on the 2900 block of Silver Avenue (later renumbered as the 6100 block). The street and Ford Motor plant are visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1945 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.2 x 3.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.1 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-303
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of children on V.E. Day (Victory in Europe Day). The Johnson children and Bobby Ellis (far right) are holding flags (Union Jacks and another) on the 2900 block of Silver Avenue (later renumbered as the 6100 block). The street and Ford Motor plant are visible in the background.
Subjects
Celebrations
Animals - Dogs
Symbols - Flags
Names
Ellis, Bobby
Ford Motor Company
Johnson Family
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Silver Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Child's birthday party

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4383
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1940 and 1960]
Collection/Fonds
Rhoda Jeffers fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of ten chidren sitting at a table wearing paper party hats. There is a cake with five candles on it in the middle of the table. The birthday celebration was for a child named "Gail" (seated near the birthday cake). A child to the left of "Gail" is identified as "Derek". Some small kitche…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Rhoda Jeffers fonds
Series
Jeffers family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of ten chidren sitting at a table wearing paper party hats. There is a cake with five candles on it in the middle of the table. The birthday celebration was for a child named "Gail" (seated near the birthday cake). A child to the left of "Gail" is identified as "Derek". Some small kitchen appliances are visible in the background.
Subjects
Celebrations - Birthdays
Accession Code
BV007.20.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1940 and 1960]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
24/04/2018
Notes
title based on content of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Gail. / x Derek / This was Gail's birthday / taken last April"
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Golden Anniversary 1947

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66149
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1947
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph is a family photograph taken on the steps of the Peers family home in Burnaby on the occasion of the Golden Anniversary of Francis Peers and his wife Annie Elizabeth (nee Frisby). The photograph was taken on November 16, 1947 although the actual anniversary date was November 14. The da…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1947
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-913
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph is a family photograph taken on the steps of the Peers family home in Burnaby on the occasion of the Golden Anniversary of Francis Peers and his wife Annie Elizabeth (nee Frisby). The photograph was taken on November 16, 1947 although the actual anniversary date was November 14. The date also coincided with the 18th birthday of Anne Peers, daughter of Kitty and Bob Peers. Pictured in the photograph are: Front row (l to r) - Lawrence Peers (son of Geoffrey), Veronica Peers (daugher of Mike), Tommy Freebairn-Smith (husband of Betty), Michael Peers (son of Geoff), Ian Freebairn-Smith (son of Tommy and Betty). Middle row (l to r) - Rod Freebairn-Smith (son of Betty and Tommy), Francis J. Peers, Annie Elizabeth Peers, Babs Peers (between Francis and Annie, daughter of Bob and Kitty Peers), Betty Freebairn-Smith (daughter of Francis and Annie, wife of Tommy), John Peers (son of Mike Peers). Back row (l to r) - Enid Peers (wife of Geoff), Kitty Peers (wife of Bob), Bob Peers (son of Francis and Annie and husband to Kitty), Anne Peers (daughter of Kitty and Bob), Geoff Peers (son to Francis and Annie and husband to Enid), and Dick Peers (son of Francis and Annie).
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Peers, Lawrence
Peers, Veronica
Freebairn-Smith, Thomas
Peers, Michael
Freebairn-Smith, Ian
Freebairn-Smith, Rod
Peers, Francis J.
Peers, Annie Elizabeth Frisby
Jeffrey, Barbara Peers "Babs"
Freebairn-Smith, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Peers
Peers, John
Peers, Enid
Peers, Katherine Maude Hill "Kitty"
Peers, William John "Bob"
Latham, Anne Peers
Peers, Geoffrey Hugh
Peers, Richard Dominic "Dick"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "Golden Anniversary - 1947 Nov. 16th / Anne's 18th birthday / Actual anniv. date Nov. 14th"
Geographic Access
Rugby Street
Street Address
5289 Rugby Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Harriett Thrussell's 70th Birthday

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36482
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1945
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harriett Fenwick Thrussell seated in front of her children; Frederick T., Ethel, Eva, Mary Anne, and Edith on the occassion of her 70th Birthday.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1945
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Thrussell family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
275-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1992-05
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harriett Fenwick Thrussell seated in front of her children; Frederick T., Ethel, Eva, Mary Anne, and Edith on the occassion of her 70th Birthday.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Thrussell, Harriett Fenwick
Thrussell, Frederick T.
Thrussell, Ethel
Thrussell, Eva
Welsh, Mary Anne "Annie" Thrussell Phillips
Cleghorn, Edith Thrussell
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19610
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
4 sound recordings (wav) (186 min., 1 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (186 min., 2 sec.)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa and Museum Registrar, James Binks. The interview was conducted on January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023. 00:00 – 08:52 First part of interview…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
South Asian Canadian Interviews subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
4 sound recordings (wav) (186 min., 1 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (186 min., 2 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewers: Kate Petrusa and James Binks Interviewees: Rajinder and Raj Pandher Location of Interview: Love farmhouse, Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 4 Total Length of all Tracks: (3:06:01 min) Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto four separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa and Museum Registrar, James Binks. The interview was conducted on January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023. 00:00 – 08:52 First part of interview begins on January 10. Rajinder Pander provides information on where he was born and where he grew up and shares details regarding his family and his childhood including; his elementary and high school education and experiences and his involvement and interest in the sport of field hockey. 08:53 – 23:24 Raj Pander provides information on where she was born and shares details regarding her family and education. Raj recalls details of her family life in India including her family farm, her father’s service in the Indian National Army and other ancestor’s involvement in the military. Rajinder assists with the details regarding Raj’s father’s military service and explains how he was highly decelerated for his heroic actions. Rajinder conveys further information in reference to the Sikh Empire. 23:25 – 35:53 Rajinder and Raj share information on their formal education. Raj explains how she learned English and talks about the other spoken languages that her family used while she was growing up. Rajinder and Raj recall how they first met which lead them to marry in 1971. Rajinder provides information about his older brothers who left India before him. He explains how his elder brother, Kirpal Singh Pandher immigrated to Canada in 1970 and provides details on his other brother who lived in Malaysia and England before coming to Canada in 1975. Rajinder conveys how after his brother, Kirpal Singh Pandher arrived in Canada, he lived in Campbell River and worked at the saw mill there. 35:54 – 1:01:38 Rajinder and Raj share their immigration stories including details of; what lead them to immigrate, their immigration route, what they brought with them and where they lived and worked. Rajinder and Raj tell of how they both faced discrimination in finding work that they were qualified for and describe some of the jobs that they worked at before obtaining their Real Estate licences. 1:01:39 – 1:13:09 Rajinder and Raj share information on where they’ve purchase traditional food supplies in Burnaby and Rajinder provides further details on his employment and recalls how they were able to purchase their first home in Burnaby. 1:13:10 - 1:19:33 Rajinder describes how he began writing for the Sikh newsletter “The Western Sikh Samachar”. Rajinder shares how he first started printing small pamphlets of Sikh Cultural history in 1975 and how he’s been volunteering with the National Democratic Party (NDP) since 1973. 1:19:34 - 1:38:24 Second part of interview continues on January 24, 2023. Rajinder provides further information about the Sikh newsletter “The Western Sikh Samachar”, provides an historical summary of the Sikh Empire and the Sikh religion and describes a book that’s he’s written about his culture and the village he lived in India. 1:38:25 - 1:52:24 Raj describes some of the traditional textiles that she’s created including a dury, embroidered cloth (pakha and pakhi) and clothing. Raj shares a story of a train derailment in India in which her father survived. 1:52:25 - 2:14:53 Raj Pandher talks about her father’s letters and diaries, Rajinder talks about receiving a Diamond Jubilee Medal for his community service and they both talk about their daughter Amanjit’s education and career accomplishments. Raj describes her involvement in the community council of her children’s school and both Raj and Rajinder describe their involvement in multicultural education and events that they were involved with in Burnaby and New Westminster. Interviewer lists Rajinder Pandher’s many volunteer awards and accomplishments. 2:14:54 - 2:39:53 Raj and Rajinder describe some of their family photographs as well as personal items from India including decorative arts and textiles. They talk about celebrating their 30 year wedding anniversary and the origin of their Sikh names. Rajinder describes a visit to Paldi in 1977 when the whole family was baptized at the Sikh temple and provides informaton about Hardial Singh Atwal, the first Sikh child born in Canada. Rajinder discusses what he thinks a cookhouse looked like, his friendship with former Mayor William J. Copeland and wages of South Asians working in sawmills. 2:39:54 - 3:06:01 Raj and Rajinder talk about food including where they’ve purchased traditional South Asian foods and what they grow in their home garden. Rajinder provides details about the Burnaby Multicultural Society, talks about South Asian work ethics and housing and shares some of the cultural and religious traditions of Sikhs and celebrations that take place in Vancouver and Burnaby.
History
Interviewees biographies: Rajinder Pandher was born five years prior to the Partition of India in the Village of Jhamat, Ludhiana District, Punjab. Raj Pandher was born in 1948 in the Village of Chapar, Ludhiana District, Punjab. Rajinder played field hockey while living in India and is passionate about the sport. Both Rajinder and Raj Pahndher attended college in India and were married in India in 1971. Rajinder Pandher immigrated to Canada in 1972 and his wife, Raj Pandher joined him in 1973. After arriving in Canada, Rajinder Pandher started working at a sawmill in Campbell River but didn't like the work and moved to Vancouver to find better employment opportunties. In 1976, the couple moved to Burnaby and rented until they could buy a home a year later. They raised two children who attended Second Street Elementary School and Cariboo Hill Secondary School in Burnaby. Rajinder and Raj Pandher were both very involved with multicultural efforts at their childlren's schools including turban tying and sari demonstrations and Rajinder was a founding member of the Burnaby Multicultural Society. Interviewers biographies: Kate Petrusa is the Assistant Curator at the Burnaby Village Museum. In her role, she manages all aspects of the collection – including caring for physical artifacts and making their digital counterpart accessible. Before coming to Burnaby Village Museum in 2019, Kate has worked at several Museums around the Lower Mainland as a Curator and contractor since 2013. James Binks has lived in the Lower Mainland since 2009 after relocating from Ontario. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia, where he conducted researched on heritage, environment, and globalization in India, Nepal, and Italy. At Burnaby Village Museum, James contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Education
Housing
Employment
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Persons - Volunteers
Religions - Sikhism
Migration
Organizations
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Social Issues - Racism
Social Issues
Celebrations
Sports - Field Hockey
Names
Pandher, Raj
Pandher, Rajinder
Copeland, William J.
Pandher, Harman
Pandher, Amanjit
Burnaby Multicultural Society
The Western Sikh Samachar
Responsibility
Petrusa, Kate
Binks, James
Accession Code
BV023.1.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Transcripts available upon request
Audio Tracks

Interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher, [1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023

Interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher, [1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0001_0002_003.mp3
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Affidavit re proof of age for Elmer Wilson Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15105
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 May 1946
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an Affidavit in the Matter of Proof of Age for Elmer Wilson Martin. The Affidavit is signed on May 16, 1946 by Elmer Wilson Martin's mother, Bethia Martin and is signed proof of his date of birth in Saskatchewan and is signed by a Notary Public, Alexander J. Gordon.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an Affidavit in the Matter of Proof of Age for Elmer Wilson Martin. The Affidavit is signed on May 16, 1946 by Elmer Wilson Martin's mother, Bethia Martin and is signed proof of his date of birth in Saskatchewan and is signed by a Notary Public, Alexander J. Gordon.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell
Accession Code
BV019.40.43
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
16 May 1946
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Air mail letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15128
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he's happy to be back with his regiment after finishing his stay in hospital; thanks May for the chocolates that she sent and how he expects to receive his third stripe which means a raise on top of his Sergeant's pay.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.16
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Cdn Army Over"
Stamp in blue ink on front of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
Circular post mark on front of air mail letter reads: "FIELDRCST_OFFICE / * JU 19/ 43"
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