1197 records – page 60 of 60.

William J. Devitt subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97418
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1901-1996 (date of originals)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of papers compiled by the Burnaby Village Museum pertaining to the life of former Burnaby Police Chief William J. "Bill" Devitt.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1901-1996 (date of originals)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
William J. Devitt subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1996-17
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of papers compiled by the Burnaby Village Museum pertaining to the life of former Burnaby Police Chief William J. "Bill" Devitt.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Notes
Title based on content of subseries
MSS082
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William Whiting's agricultural display

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34524
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1905]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.4 x 17.0 cm mounted on 19.8 x 24.8 cm cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph of William Whiting's agricultural display at New Westminster. Vegetables, fruit, grains and preserves are displayed inside a building. "W. Whiting" is spelled out at the base of the display. A sign reads "Third Prize."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1905]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.4 x 17.0 cm mounted on 19.8 x 24.8 cm cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
037-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of William Whiting's agricultural display at New Westminster. Vegetables, fruit, grains and preserves are displayed inside a building. "W. Whiting" is spelled out at the base of the display. A sign reads "Third Prize."
Subjects
Agriculture - Crops
Exhibitions - Agricultural
Agriculture - Fruit and Berries
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cornish, New Westminster, BC
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation on back of photograph reads, "This exhibit was grown w. my garden at Burnaby Lake"
Images
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Wilson family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35783
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[190-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Wilson family home on Westminster Road (now 4330 Kingsway) and Wilson Avenue (named after the family) near Central Park. Left to right: unidentified friend, Mrs. Annie Walmsley Wilson (mother), Annie Walmsley (half-sister, born to Annie Wilson and first husband, Samuel Walmsley),…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[190-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-641
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Wilson family home on Westminster Road (now 4330 Kingsway) and Wilson Avenue (named after the family) near Central Park. Left to right: unidentified friend, Mrs. Annie Walmsley Wilson (mother), Annie Walmsley (half-sister, born to Annie Wilson and first husband, Samuel Walmsley), and Elsie Wilson (half-sister).
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Walmsley, Annie
Wilson, Annie Walmsley
Wilson, Elsie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Westminster Avenue
Kingsway
Street Address
4330 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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W.L. Edmonds subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57802
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1912 (date of original), copied [1985]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists documents pertaining to the W.L. Edmonds house on Broadman Avenue, designed and constructed by Disney and Tucker.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1912 (date of original), copied [1985]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
W.L. Edmonds subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1985-16
Scope and Content
Subseries consists documents pertaining to the W.L. Edmonds house on Broadman Avenue, designed and constructed by Disney and Tucker.
History
W.L. Edmonds lived in Burnaby and was married to Beryl Briggs Edmonds.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Edmonds, W.L.
Notes
MSS019
Title based on contents of subseries
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Women celebrating

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51474
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 5.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of women celebrating. This is a double exposure; one image is of women seated, and the other is of women standing. Everyone is smiling and wearing dresses, white gloves and hats. These women are believed to be members of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 5.5 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-070
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of women celebrating. This is a double exposure; one image is of women seated, and the other is of women standing. Everyone is smiling and wearing dresses, white gloves and hats. These women are believed to be members of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Women having tea together

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51478
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 5.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of women having tea together. A woman in a white suit is standing with her back to the camera. She is facing three women who are all seated in wooden chairs holding a cup and saucer on each of their laps. The woman closest is wearing a blue floral suit and a blue hat. Her white gloves ar…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 5.5 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-074
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of women having tea together. A woman in a white suit is standing with her back to the camera. She is facing three women who are all seated in wooden chairs holding a cup and saucer on each of their laps. The woman closest is wearing a blue floral suit and a blue hat. Her white gloves are resting on her lap as she talks to the woman in the white suit. The woman in the middle is wearing a black suit and a black and gold patterned hat. Her white gloves are resting on her lap as she faces the woman on her left. The last woman is wearing a green floral dress and is deep in conversation with the woman in the black dress. These women are believed to be members of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire.
Subjects
Organizations - Womens' Societies and Clubs
Names
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Women's Residence under construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38236
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a building under construction at the Simon Fraser University site. A label on the photograph reads in part: "Women's residence. Erickson-Massey Architects. Laing Construction and Equipment Ltd. General Contractors."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Hazel L'Estrange subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
372-010
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
BHS1991-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of a building under construction at the Simon Fraser University site. A label on the photograph reads in part: "Women's residence. Erickson-Massey Architects. Laing Construction and Equipment Ltd. General Contractors."
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Simon Fraser University
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Frank, Leonard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
University Drive
Street Address
8888 University Drive
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Working as a Press Feeder

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36152
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1908
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 10 cm, mounted on board 13.5 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr Murdoch McMurray (far left) working as a Press Feeder, and his co-workers, at a firm believed to be on or near Hastings. The young women standing with Murdoch worked in the "Bindery".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1908
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 10 cm, mounted on board 13.5 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
229-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr Murdoch McMurray (far left) working as a Press Feeder, and his co-workers, at a firm believed to be on or near Hastings. The young women standing with Murdoch worked in the "Bindery".
Names
McMurray, Murdoch
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "...Mr. McMurray was making 10 dollars a week at the time."
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
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Wysong family subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription134
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920]-[1960]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the Wysong House located at Stanley Street and Sperling Avenue in Burnaby. Wysong House was built by local constractor Jacob Wysong in 1912.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920]-[1960]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Wysong family subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1992-32
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the Wysong House located at Stanley Street and Sperling Avenue in Burnaby. Wysong House was built by local constractor Jacob Wysong in 1912.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Wysong family
Notes
PC294
Title based on contents of subseries
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Wysong House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36553
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph detailing the massing on the "Wysong House".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Wysong family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
294-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1992-32
Scope and Content
Photograph detailing the massing on the "Wysong House".
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Sperling Avenue
Street Address
6325 Sperling Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Images
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Wysong House from a distance

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36552
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the "Wysong House" from across Sperling Avenue, with trees on either side, and long grass obscuring its view.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Wysong family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
294-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1992-32
Scope and Content
Photograph of the "Wysong House" from across Sperling Avenue, with trees on either side, and long grass obscuring its view.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Sperling Avenue
Street Address
6325 Sperling Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Images
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X BX Plan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65819
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 manual
Scope and Content
Item is "[t]he Royal Canadian Air Force / X BX Plan / for Physical Fitness" published by the Queen's Printer and Controller of Stationary, Ottawa, ON.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Fred Blake subseries
Physical Description
1 manual
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS150-004
Accession Number
BHS2005-01
Scope and Content
Item is "[t]he Royal Canadian Air Force / X BX Plan / for Physical Fitness" published by the Queen's Printer and Controller of Stationary, Ottawa, ON.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Handwritten note on inside front cover of manual reads: "Fred Blake" (along with address sticker)
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Yorston family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35480
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1909
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of seven of the nine children of Ernest A. Yorston and Florence L. Yorston (nee Marston). Left to right: Eric Yorston, Cyril Yorston, Harry Yorston, Edward Yorston, Wilfred "Waff" Yorston, John "Jack" Yorston and Oswald "Obbie" Yorston. The older boys are holding shot guns, Harry is hol…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1909
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-338
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of seven of the nine children of Ernest A. Yorston and Florence L. Yorston (nee Marston). Left to right: Eric Yorston, Cyril Yorston, Harry Yorston, Edward Yorston, Wilfred "Waff" Yorston, John "Jack" Yorston and Oswald "Obbie" Yorston. The older boys are holding shot guns, Harry is holding two paddles and Edward is holding an axe. This gag shot was taken by their father.
Subjects
Armament - Firearms
Animals - Dogs
Names
Yorston, Cyril
Yorston, Edward
Yorston, Eric
Yorston, Harry
Yorston, John "Jack"
Yorston, Oswald
Yorston, Wilfred "Waff"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Yorston, Ernest A.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Young child outdoors

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription52986
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1963 or 1964]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young child sitting on a blanket with a shopping bag on farmland. There is a jacket hanging on an outdoor oil tank behind the child.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1963 or 1964]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Tinkerbell Kindergarten subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
246-026
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1990-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young child sitting on a blanket with a shopping bag on farmland. There is a jacket hanging on an outdoor oil tank behind the child.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Picnics
Agriculture - Farms
Names
Tinkerbell Cooperative Kindergarten
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Young family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription63964
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[190-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 postcard : sepia ; 13.2 x 8.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a man, woman and baby taken in a photographic studio.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[190-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bancroft family subseries
Physical Description
1 postcard : sepia ; 13.2 x 8.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
507-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2004-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a man, woman and baby taken in a photographic studio.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Dewey, Grant
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "I am not so surly looking as the picture makes me out to be / Esther"
Images
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Young girl

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription63955
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13.6 x 8.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a young girl taken in a photographic studio.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bancroft family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13.6 x 8.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
507-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2004-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a young girl taken in a photographic studio.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Young girl

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37096
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1890 and 1910] (date of original), copied 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 10 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young girl taken in a photographic studio as she sits on a tall wooden chair with her arm resting on a table beside an open book. She has gerber daisies on her lap and her legs are crossed at the ankles. A potted plant has been placed to her right, in front of the table, and behind …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1890 and 1910] (date of original), copied 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Byrne family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 10 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
316-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1995-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young girl taken in a photographic studio as she sits on a tall wooden chair with her arm resting on a table beside an open book. She has gerber daisies on her lap and her legs are crossed at the ankles. A potted plant has been placed to her right, in front of the table, and behind her is a sheer curtain.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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