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Washing up at Sunbury

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20582
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three Boy Scouts from the 2nd Burnaby Boy Scouts troop washing up in the Fraser River at Sunbury.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three Boy Scouts from the 2nd Burnaby Boy Scouts troop washing up in the Fraser River at Sunbury.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Geographic Features - Natural Geographic Features
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Geographic Access
Fraser River
Accession Code
BV995.8.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Transcribed title
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 4
Inscription in white ink below photograph reads: "WASHING UP"
Newspaper clipping with heading "SECOND BURNABY TROOP ENJOY HIKE" is adhered to page of album and provides context for the photographs mounted to the page.
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White Rock

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34346
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 5.6 x 11.7 cm (pasted together to form panorama) on page 17.5 x 24.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the south half of White Rock as seen from the Pier. Swimmers and other beach-goers are visible in the background as well as the numerous houses overlooking the water.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 5.6 x 11.7 cm (pasted together to form panorama) on page 17.5 x 24.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-053
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the south half of White Rock as seen from the Pier. Swimmers and other beach-goers are visible in the background as well as the numerous houses overlooking the water.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Beaches
Geographic Features - Bays
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Women and children on top of rock

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19316
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[c. 1910]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two women and three children seated on top of a large rock covered with moss. The rock is located in a clearing of a forested area. Many of trees surrounding the rock are without branches and appear to be damaged by a forest fire.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm
Material Details
Photograph is over exposed, washing out some of the detail
Scope and Content
Photograph of two women and three children seated on top of a large rock covered with moss. The rock is located in a clearing of a forested area. Many of trees surrounding the rock are without branches and appear to be damaged by a forest fire.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Rock Formations
Geographic Features - Rocks
Persons - Children
Accession Code
BV022.32.33
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[c. 1910]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-04
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
Images
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Yale, BC

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34369
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1925]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 11.6 cm on page 17.5 x 26.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of railway tracks along a river at a location identified as Yale, B.C. This photograph appears to have been taken by Arthur Peers, who travelled through the Fraser River Valley and worked on the construction of the Trans-Provincial Highway during the later 1920s.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1925]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 11.6 cm on page 17.5 x 26.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-076
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of railway tracks along a river at a location identified as Yale, B.C. This photograph appears to have been taken by Arthur Peers, who travelled through the Fraser River Valley and worked on the construction of the Trans-Provincial Highway during the later 1920s.
Subjects
Transportation - Rail
Geographic Features - Rivers
Geographic Features - Mountains
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Peers, Arthur Francis "Mike"
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
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Yellow Point

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82637
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1925]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a lakeside.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1925]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 11 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-190
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a lakeside.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Geographic Features - Forests
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on note accompanying photograph
Note in pencil on page reads: "Yellowpoint [sic]"
Images
Less detail

Beach

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription660
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.8 x 25.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of English Bay shoreline, Vancouver populated with people, many of whom are in the water. In view of the photograph, there is a large two-storey building called the Pavillion Bathhouse. Residential housing can be seen along the bank just above the beach as well. There is a paved foot …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.8 x 25.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of English Bay shoreline, Vancouver populated with people, many of whom are in the water. In view of the photograph, there is a large two-storey building called the Pavillion Bathhouse. Residential housing can be seen along the bank just above the beach as well. There is a paved foot path running along the bank as well. "Marett & Reid Druggists" store can be seen on the left end of the photograph.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Beaches
Persons - Crowds
Buildings - Residential
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV976.36.22
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[192-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
17/8/2006
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Bellinger and Baker children

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37475
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1929 or 1930] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of five children standing on the board sidewalk in front of 2827 Earl Avenue (later 6296 Pearl Avenue). Left to right: Marion Bellinger, Christine Bellinger, Robert Bellinger, Barbara Baker, and Barbara's sister. Adults are seated on the porch behind them.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1929 or 1930] (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 ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-063
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of five children standing on the board sidewalk in front of 2827 Earl Avenue (later 6296 Pearl Avenue). Left to right: Marion Bellinger, Christine Bellinger, Robert Bellinger, Barbara Baker, and Barbara's sister. Adults are seated on the porch behind them.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Sidewalks
Names
Baker, Barbara
Bellinger, Christine
Bellinger, Marion
Bellinger, Robert "Bob"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bellinger, Bernard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Pearl Avenue
Street Address
6296 Pearl Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
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Burrard Inlet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3895
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph looking Northeast over Burrard Inlet from Trinity Street. The front porch of the house next door is visible on the right and a small house can be seen across street on the left.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
Material Details
"Burrard Inlet / taken from Trinity / St looking N. E. / North Vancouver / shore rather misty / 22" written in pencil on back of photo.
Scope and Content
Photograph looking Northeast over Burrard Inlet from Trinity Street. The front porch of the house next door is visible on the right and a small house can be seen across street on the left.
History
George Vincent Martin was born in 1892 in England. He married Matilda Florence Reed in 1916. He purchased a property in North Burnaby in the 1920s on Trinity Street. There was a main house and a "shack" on the property split up onto two lots.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Inlets
Accession Code
BV007.45.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[192-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
29-Nov-2018
Scale
96
Notes
Title based on notes on the reverse of the photograph
Images
Less detail

Burrard Inlet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3896
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph looking North over Burrard Inlet Two small houses are visible across the street. A house on the left is hidden behind some trees. Soft image of mountain in the distance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
Material Details
"__rrard Inle_ / ___king due No___ / If the day had been / clearer you would / see North Vancouver / to the left The / background is / Grouse Mountain / which backs ________" written in pencil on back of photo. "22" written vertically across previous text in pencil on back of photo.
Scope and Content
Photograph looking North over Burrard Inlet Two small houses are visible across the street. A house on the left is hidden behind some trees. Soft image of mountain in the distance.
History
George Vincent Martin was born in 1892 in England. He married Matilda Florence Reed in 1916. He purchased a property in North Burnaby in the 1920s on Trinity Street. There was a main house and a "shack" on the property split up onto two lots.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Inlets
Accession Code
BV007.45.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[192-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
29-Nov-2018
Scale
96
Notes
Title based on notes on the reverse of the photograph
Images
Less detail

Burrard Inlet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3897
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph looking North over Burrard Inlet. A wood rail fence can be seen in the foreground. Two small houses are across the street. The house on the left is hidden behind some trees. Soft image of foreshore in the distance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
Material Details
"The Inlet looking / N. E." written in pencil on back of photo. "22" written in pencil on back of photo.
Scope and Content
Photograph looking North over Burrard Inlet. A wood rail fence can be seen in the foreground. Two small houses are across the street. The house on the left is hidden behind some trees. Soft image of foreshore in the distance.
History
George Vincent Martin was born in 1892 in England. He married Matilda Florence Reed in 1916. He purchased a property in North Burnaby in the 1920s on Trinity Street. There was a main house and a "shack" on the property split up onto two lots.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Inlets
Accession Code
BV007.45.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[192-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
29-Nov-2018
Scale
96
Notes
Title based on notes on the reverse of the photograph
Images
Less detail

By the water

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82633
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows houses on the shore of a body of water.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-186
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph shows houses on the shore of a body of water.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Cabins
Geographic Features - Forests
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in pencil on page photograph is mounted on reads: "1925"
Images
Less detail

Camping at Yellow Point

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34314
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 8 x 13 cm on page 17.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a cabin, tents and campsite alongside a small stream. The location is identified as Yellow Point, which was a regular vacation spot for members of the Hill and Peers families of Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 8 x 13 cm on page 17.5 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-021
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a cabin, tents and campsite alongside a small stream. The location is identified as Yellow Point, which was a regular vacation spot for members of the Hill and Peers families of Burnaby.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Cabins
Recreational Activities - Camping
Geographic Features - Channels
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Less detail

Central Park Auto Tourist Grounds, Vancouver Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38512
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1923]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Central Park auto tourist grounds. Two unidentified men can be seen standing in front of a car which is parked next to the campground building. In the background, a clothesline has been strung holding towels and blankets.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1923]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
449-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Central Park auto tourist grounds. Two unidentified men can be seen standing in front of a car which is parked next to the campground building. In the background, a clothesline has been strung holding towels and blankets.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Geographic Features - Parks
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Recreational Activities - Camping
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Claude Hill's Boathouse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34310
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.3 cm on page 17.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three people outside Claude Hill's boathouse - all unidentified. The boathouse was located at the mouth of Deer Lake Creek (historically known as Deer Lake Brook) This photograph was taken during the winter of 1924 and the water is frozen over with ice.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.3 cm on page 17.5 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-017
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of three people outside Claude Hill's boathouse - all unidentified. The boathouse was located at the mouth of Deer Lake Creek (historically known as Deer Lake Brook) This photograph was taken during the winter of 1924 and the water is frozen over with ice.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Boathouses
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Brook
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
Less detail

Construction of Elworth

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription676
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1922]
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.9 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Phoptograph of the construction of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. and Mary Bateman's house "Elworth." The path in the garden to the front porch has already been established in the photograph, and the frames of the house are erected, with side panels being fitted for the first floor. At least three people …
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 ; 6.9 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Phoptograph of the construction of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. and Mary Bateman's house "Elworth." The path in the garden to the front porch has already been established in the photograph, and the frames of the house are erected, with side panels being fitted for the first floor. At least three people are sitting by the openings made for the windows. Stamped on the back of the photo: "216." The house is located at the site of what would become Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue.
Subjects
Construction
Geographic Features - Gardens
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Accession Code
HV976.37.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1922]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-13
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Cottage in the woods

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82640
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1925]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a cottage, possibly belonging to Louisa Vidal, in the middle of the woods.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1925]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-193
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a cottage, possibly belonging to Louisa Vidal, in the middle of the woods.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Cabins
Geographic Features - Forests
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Crescent Beach

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39206
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1923
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Crescent Beach with boats in the water and houses in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1923
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-525
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Crescent Beach with boats in the water and houses in the background.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Beaches
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Deer Lake and Oakalla

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38003
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1929] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Deer Lake with Oakalla Prison Farm visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1929] (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 ; 2.5 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-590
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Deer Lake with Oakalla Prison Farm visible in the background.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Buildings - Public - Detention Facilities
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Dyke construction on Nicomen Island

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34331
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 13.5 cm on page 17.5 x 22.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a home, with car in the foreground next to equipment being used in the construction of dykes on Nicomen Island.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 13.5 cm on page 17.5 x 22.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-038
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a home, with car in the foreground next to equipment being used in the construction of dykes on Nicomen Island.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Geographic Features - Dykes
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Less detail

Interview with Jack McGeachie June 18, 1975 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory36
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1927-1930
Length
0:08:22
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Aloysius "Jack" McGeachie's teen years including the early passing of his father.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Aloysius "Jack" McGeachie's teen years including the early passing of his father.
Date Range
1927-1930
Photo Info
McGeachie family; John Aloysius "Jack" McGeachie is the eldest child, standing second from the right, 1925 (date of original). Item no. 204-464
Length
0:08:22
Subjects
Geographic Features - Gardens
Buildings - Residences - Houses
Geographic Access
Formby Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
Interviewer
Bradbury, Dr. Bettina
Interview Date
June 18, 1975
Scope and Content
Recording is a taped interview with John A."Jack" McGeachie by SFU (Simon Fraser University) graduate student Bettina Bradbury June 18, 1975. Major themes discussed are: the Depression, the CCF (Co-operative Commonwealth Federation) and farming in Burnaby. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
John Aloysius “Jack” McGeachie was born January 14, 1914 in Little Mountain, Vancouver to Helen and John McGeachie. Helen and John had four children; John Aloysius “Jack”, Florence Mary, Thomas Joseph “Tom” and Roderick Noel “Rod.” In 1922 the McGeachie family moved from Vancouver to East Burnaby where the children attended Edmonds School. John Sr. became ill and died, leaving the eldest Jack as the main breadwinner of the family when he was still just a teenager. He began his working life at a chicken farm, later learning his trade while working for the Hudson Bay Company. Jack McGeachie married Burnaby Historian Doreen Pixie Johnson. He and Pixie raised their children Kathi (Dunlop) and David McGeachie in the house the couple built themselves in 1947. John Aloysius "Jack" McGeachie died October 12, 1981 at the age of sixty-seven. Doreen "Pixie" (Johnson) McGeachie died August 14, 2010 at the age of eighty-nine.
Total Tracks
8
Total Length
0:51:13
Interviewee Name
McGeachie, John Aloysius "Jack"
Interview Location
Rosewood
Interviewer Bio
Bettina Bradbury teaches history and women's studies at York University. She is the author of Wife to Widow. Lives, Laws and Politics in Nineteenth-century Montreal. (Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, June 2011), 520p; Working Families. Age, Gender and Daily Survival in Industrializing Montreal. (Toronto: Canadian Social History Series, McClelland and Stewart, 1993); (Republished Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1996) (3rd edition, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2007). These interviews were undertaken after she completed her MA at Simon Fraser University in 1975 with the support of an LIP grant.
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with Jack McGeachie

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