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7119-7125 17th Ave and 7016-7124 18th Ave
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94299
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 12 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of two single-family homes and their surrounding properties.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 12 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-084
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of two single-family homes and their surrounding properties.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Residential - Houses
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 93-515-B
- Photographer identified as "J.C."
- Geographic Access
- 17th Avenue
- 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
7128-7143 Edmonds and 7131-7143 18th Ave
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93760
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 11, 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of three single-storey houses located at 7131-7143 18th Avenue (addresses that no longer exist) with a high-rise condominium in the background. 7131-7143 18th Avenue are now 7139 18th Avenue. The condominium in the distance is located at 7108 Edmonds Avenue.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 11, 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 622-045
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of three single-storey houses located at 7131-7143 18th Avenue (addresses that no longer exist) with a high-rise condominium in the background. 7131-7143 18th Avenue are now 7139 18th Avenue. The condominium in the distance is located at 7108 Edmonds Avenue.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Residential - Houses
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Young, Richard
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photograph was originally housed in
- File no. 92-190-B
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7139 18th Avenue
- 7108 Edmonds Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
7143 - 18th Ave
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93758
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a white, single-storey house located at 7143 18th Avenue - an address that no longer exists. The current address of the property is 7139 18th Avenue.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 622-043
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a white, single-storey house located at 7143 18th Avenue - an address that no longer exists. The current address of the property is 7139 18th Avenue.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Residential - Houses
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 92-188-B
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7139 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
7165-7177 17th Ave and 7164-7176 18th Ave
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93752
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 30, 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 23 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the single-family houses located at 7165-7177 17th Avenue and 7164-7176 18th Avenue - addresses that no longer exist - as well as a building being constructed. The current address of the properties is 7175 17th Avenue.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 30, 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 23 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-037
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the single-family houses located at 7165-7177 17th Avenue and 7164-7176 18th Avenue - addresses that no longer exist - as well as a building being constructed. The current address of the properties is 7175 17th Avenue.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Cameron, James
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 92-135-B
- Geographic Access
- 17th Avenue
- 18th Avenue
7183-7195 17th Ave and 7182-7194 18th Ave Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93893
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of a townhouse complex and surrounding area located at 7183-7195 17th Avenue and 7182-7194 18th Avenue - addresses that no longer exist.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
- Physical Description
- 25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 622-076
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-39
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of a townhouse complex and surrounding area located at 7183-7195 17th Avenue and 7182-7194 18th Avenue - addresses that no longer exist.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
- File no. 93-291-B
- Photographer identified as "J.C."
- Geographic Access
- 17th Avenue
- 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Charlie and Ruth Hollands
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37832
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1950] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 3.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charlie and Ruth Hollands standing in front of 631 18th Avenue (later renumbered 7865 18th Avenue).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1950] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 3.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.2 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-420
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charlie and Ruth Hollands standing in front of 631 18th Avenue (later renumbered 7865 18th Avenue).
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7865 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Edmonds School class
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55582
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Street School Div. 18 class. A note on the back of the photograph identifies the children as follows: Back row - Leigh Pudsy, Stanley (last name illegible), Ronnie Bondell, Gary Christianson, Ricky Howard. Second row - Douglas Goss, John Thomphson, unidentified, Jimmy Mors…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Shaw family series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-057
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Edmonds Street School Div. 18 class. A note on the back of the photograph identifies the children as follows: Back row - Leigh Pudsy, Stanley (last name illegible), Ronnie Bondell, Gary Christianson, Ricky Howard. Second row - Douglas Goss, John Thomphson, unidentified, Jimmy Morsin, David Peterson, Neil Doa, Richard Legan, Kenny Matheson, Tommy Macarodo. Third row (girls) - Gail McRae Roberta Halloway, Diane Sopta, Norma Videck, Audrey Usher, Judy Shaw, Dorothy Haig, Sherry Jones. Fourth row - Gail Bruns, Maureen (last name ilegible), Marilyn Miller, Carol Rittenugh, Edith (last name illegible), Wilma Eddie, Diane Estrom, Linda Garlich. Front row - David Young, Lionel (last name illegible), Gerry Sung, Bobby (last name illegible), Ray Joannus, and Ronnie (last name illegible).
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on verso reads: "Grade 6 Mr. Clark / Edmonds St. School" and identifies the students.
- Photographer identified as "Layton"
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7651 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Edmonds School Grade 4 class
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55584
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1953
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Grade 4 class at Edmonds Street School. None of the students are identified.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1953
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Shaw family series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-059
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Grade 4 class at Edmonds Street School. None of the students are identified.
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on verso reads: "Mrs. Burke / Student teacher / Grade 4 / Edmonds St. School"
- Photographer identified as "Layton"
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7651 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Edmonds School Grade 5 class
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55583
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Grade 5 class at Edmonds Street School. None of the students are identified.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Shaw family series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-058
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Grade 5 class at Edmonds Street School. None of the students are identified.
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on verso reads: "Edmonds St. School / Grade 5 / Mr. Waldie?"
- Photographer identified as "Layton"
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7651 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Edmonds School trustees with architect and inspector
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36578
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1952 and 1956]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 19.5 x 24 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six men consulting blueprints outside in the snow at the site of the Edmonds Street School addition under construction. Standing in a row are;Trustee W. Maxwell, Architect Davies, Inspector Fredrickson, School Board Secretary Durkin, Trustee Samuel Norman Noble, and Principal Davis.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1952 and 1956]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 19.5 x 24 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 302-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-43
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six men consulting blueprints outside in the snow at the site of the Edmonds Street School addition under construction. Standing in a row are;Trustee W. Maxwell, Architect Davies, Inspector Fredrickson, School Board Secretary Durkin, Trustee Samuel Norman Noble, and Principal Davis.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Schools
- Construction
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Handwritten note on verso of photograph identifies the individuals in the photograph and comments on them
- Copyright note: Images provided on this website are intended for research purposes only. Further use of any image is subject to the terms of the Copyright Act of Canada.
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7651 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Edmonds Street School Grade 2 class
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55585
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Grade 2 class at Edmonds Street School. None of the students are identified.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Shaw family series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-060
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Grade 2 class at Edmonds Street School. None of the students are identified.
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on verso reads: "Mrs. Dorscuit / Grade 2 / Edmond[s] St. School / Grades 1-6"
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7651 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Edmonds Street School Grade 3 class
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55586
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1952
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Grade 3 class at Edmonds Street School. A note on the back of the photographs identifies the group as follows: Back row (l to r) - Doug Goss, Stanley J., Bobby Park, Ronnie Hill, Gerry Sung, Ricky Howard, unidentified, Leigh (last name unknown). Second Row - Douglas World, Lionel…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1952
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Shaw family series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-061
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Grade 3 class at Edmonds Street School. A note on the back of the photographs identifies the group as follows: Back row (l to r) - Doug Goss, Stanley J., Bobby Park, Ronnie Hill, Gerry Sung, Ricky Howard, unidentified, Leigh (last name unknown). Second Row - Douglas World, Lionel B., Alan (last name unknown), Billy (last name unknown), unidentified, unidentified , unidentified. Front row - Miss Rapp (teacher), Diane E., Barbara B., Judy Shaw, David (last name unknown), Maureen M, unidentified, Linda G., Raymond (last name unknown), and Roberta Hollaway.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Teachers
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Goss, Douglas
- Park, Bobby
- Hill, Ronnie
- Sung, Gerry
- Howard, Ricky
- World, Douglas
- Shaw, Judith A.
- Halloway, Roberta
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on verso reads: "Edmonds St. School / Grades 1-6 / 1952 / Teacher Miss Rapp" and identifies the students.
- Photographer identified as "Layton"
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7651 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Fish pond
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37839
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- August 1953 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a fish pond in the garden of 631 18th Avenue (later renumbered 7865 18th Avenue).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- August 1953 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.2 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-427
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a fish pond in the garden of 631 18th Avenue (later renumbered 7865 18th Avenue).
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7865 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Hollands family home
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37831
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.2 x 2.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the home of Charlie and Ruth Hollands at 631 18th Avenue (later renumbered 7865 18th Avenue). The house was built by Mr. Hollands in 1945-46 and later renovated.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.2 x 2.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.2 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-419
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the home of Charlie and Ruth Hollands at 631 18th Avenue (later renumbered 7865 18th Avenue). The house was built by Mr. Hollands in 1945-46 and later renovated.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Residential - Houses
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7865 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Interview with Harman Pandher
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19609
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 sound recordings (wav) (105 min., 23 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (101 min., 39 sec.)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harman Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. 00:00 - 37:38 Interview opens with Harman Pandher sharing information on his oldest living relative, Kirpal Singh Pandher who immigrated to Canada arou…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 sound recordings (wav) (105 min., 23 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (101 min., 39 sec.)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Kate Petrusa Interviewee: Harman Pandher Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: January 5, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks:1:45:23 min Digital master recordings (wav) were edited into one recording and converted to mp3 format for access on Heritage Burnaby
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harman Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. 00:00 - 37:38 Interview opens with Harman Pandher sharing information on his oldest living relative, Kirpal Singh Pandher who immigrated to Canada around 1968. The interview continues with Harman Pandher providing details about his childhood in Burnaby while occasionally sharing photographs with the interviewer. He provides detailed descriptions of the homes and neighbourhoods while living on Second Street and 15th Avenue and shares his experiences as a South Asian Sikh attending Second Street elementary school, Cariboo Hill Secondary School and Kahlsa School. Pandher recalls some of his family and childhood experiences including, family events and gatherings; participation in school clubs and sports; playing basketball, ball hockey and street hockey with his Punjabi friends and other Burnaby kids; racism that he faced as a Sikh wearing a turban and delivering newspapers for the Vancouver Sun. 37:39 – 52:54 Pandher talks about family and cultural celebrations and traditions within the Sikh community including Vaisakhi, Diwali and celebrations of the birth of Guru Ravidas and Guru Nanak. Pandher conveys that while he was growing up many of these events took place in Vancouver but now they are also celebrated in Burnaby. He recalls events that took place in school while growing up in Burnaby including; his sister wearing a Sari to a fashion show; a visit to a Sikh temple; celebrating the birthday of Guru Nanak and outreach to teachers to learn about South Asian culture, games, food and traditions. Pandher also shares his experiences working as a student teacher at Capital Hill Elementary in North Burnaby where he took his class on a tour of the Sikh temple in 2001 and reflects on learning that it is his responsibility to be proactive in educating the public in his own culture while also learning about other communities. 52:55 - 1:19:56 Pandher shares personal experiences of racism and his experiences as a teacher and author. He recalls and reflects on a traumatic experience where he was physically assaulted while shopping at Lougheed Mall and recollects his father carrying around his field hockey stick in his car to defend himself. Pandher reflects on the lack of representation of racialized people like himself within the school curriculum while he was growing up which lead him to become a teacher and an author of children’s literature. Pander provides detailed information on his education and training in becoming a teacher, his love of poetry and literature and how he became an author. Pandher describes some of the works of poetry and literature that he’s written about the Sikh religion, history and culture, growing up as a Sikh Canadian and a non-fiction work about the history of Paldi titled "Welcome to Paldi: A Place for Everyone". Pandher also talks about beginning to record some of his own family stories from relatives. 1:19:57 - 1:29:58 Pandher talks about raising his own family in Burnaby, living as an extended family with his parents, his son’s education and Pandher's experience on the Burnaby School Board (2011-2018) . Pandher shares locations of residences that he and his family have lived before living at their current home on 17th Avenue. Pandher explains that since he was a teacher in Surrey, his son attended Khalsa School as well as public elementary and high school in Surrey but did his extracurricular activities in Burnaby where the family lived. 1:29:56 – 1:41:39 In closing, Harman Pandher reflects and shares what he hopes for younger generations of South Asian Canadians and future generations. Pandher articulates “be who you are, stay true to who you are, maintain your family’s traditions, learn their stories, learn their story and how they got to Burnaby”. He conveys that even though there’s more work to be done eliminating racism completely he sees the importance in volunteering, teaching others about yourself and making an effort to learn all parts of Burnaby and other cultures represented here. Pandher speaks about his concerns of youths falling victim to a lifestyle of drugs and gangs and how it’s important to remove the stigma around mental health issues.
- History
- Interviewee biography: Harman Pandher was born in Vancouver in 1976 to parents, Rajinder and Raj Pandher who immigrated to Canada in 1973. A few weeks later after Harman was born, the family moved to Burnaby. While living in Burnaby, Harman Pandher and his sister attended Second Street Elementary School and Cariboo Hill Secondary School. Pandher obtained a master's degree in education from the University of British Columbia and has worked as an elementary school teacher for over 20 years. Pandher has been recognized for his efforts in building bridges across communities as the recipient of the 2021 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Award. Pandher has served on the Board of the Burnaby Multicultural Society and is co-founder of two noon-profit organizations; “Through SONG” (Seeking Oneness for the Next Generation) “About bringing youth together form diverse backgrounds and using their talent in the community for good causes” and "SACH" (South Asian Community Hub) providing one-stop services for those impacted by alchohol and substance use and mental health issues. Harman Pandher is also the author of two children's books titled, "Gurpreet Goes to Gurdwara: Understanding the Sikh Place of Worship" and "Once Upon the Golden Temple: A Journey to Sri Harmandir Sahib". Interviewer biography: 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.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Education
- Occupations - Teachers
- Occupations - Writers
- Persons - South Asian Canadians
- Religions
- Religions - Sikhism
- Social Issues
- Social Issues - Racism
- Sports - Basketball
- Sports
- Responsibility
- Petrusa, Kate
- Geographic Access
- 2nd Street
- 15th Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV023.1.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Transcript available upon request
Audio Tracks
Interview with Harman Pandher, [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
Interview with Harman Pandher, [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0001_0001_003.mp3Lois and Stu Coutts
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37838
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 1950 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.1 x 2.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Lois Coutts and her seven month old son, Stewart "Stu," at 631 18th Avenue (later renumbered 7865 18th Avenue). The house partially visible in background was owned by Dr. Gray, a chiropractor.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 1950 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.1 x 2.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.2 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-426
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Lois Coutts and her seven month old son, Stewart "Stu," at 631 18th Avenue (later renumbered 7865 18th Avenue). The house partially visible in background was owned by Dr. Gray, a chiropractor.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7865 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Massey women
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88401
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 2014
- Collection/Fonds
- James Massey family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : sepia ; 600 dpi
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Alice Massey and her daughters standing outside on the lawn in front of their new home on Second Street in Burnaby. Women are identified from left to right as; Grace Jackson (nee Massey), Evelyn McCallum (nee Massey), Alice Massey and Betty Massey.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [195-] (date of original), copied 2014
- Collection/Fonds
- James Massey family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : sepia ; 600 dpi
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 581-007
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-34
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Alice Massey and her daughters standing outside on the lawn in front of their new home on Second Street in Burnaby. Women are identified from left to right as; Grace Jackson (nee Massey), Evelyn McCallum (nee Massey), Alice Massey and Betty Massey.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- 2nd Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Ruth Hollands
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37833
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Ruth Hollands standing behind the gate in front of her home at 7865 18th Avenue (previously numbered 631 18th Avenue).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1955] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.2 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-421
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Ruth Hollands standing behind the gate in front of her home at 7865 18th Avenue (previously numbered 631 18th Avenue).
- Names
- Hollands, Ruth
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- 18th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7865 18th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Second Street School banners
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98169
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an Brian Sarginson, of the City of Burnaby Engineering Department, installing banners depicting birds and a growing garden on a streetlight by Second Street School. The banners were painted by students and local artist Joanne Folks.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-3247
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an Brian Sarginson, of the City of Burnaby Engineering Department, installing banners depicting birds and a growing garden on a streetlight by Second Street School. The banners were painted by students and local artist Joanne Folks.
- Names
- Second Street School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a July 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata: "Brian Sarginson, of Burnaby's Engineering Department, hangs some of the eight banners designed and painted by students at Second Ave. Community School, with a little guidance from local artist, Joanne Folks."
- Geographic Access
- 2nd Street
- Street Address
- 7502 2nd Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area