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![Buxton group - unidentified, [1895] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/513/513-005.JPG?width=280)
Buxton group - unidentified
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64633
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1895]
- Collection/Fonds
- Buxton Family collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows a group of unidentified members of the Buxton family. The location of the photograph is also unknown, but was probably taken in England prior to George Searby Buxton's move to Burnaby in 1911.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1895]
- Collection/Fonds
- Buxton Family collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 513-005
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2010-05
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows a group of unidentified members of the Buxton family. The location of the photograph is also unknown, but was probably taken in England prior to George Searby Buxton's move to Burnaby in 1911.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
Images
![Buxton group - unidentified, [1895] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/513/513-005.JPG)
Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings, vol. i
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary77
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.15.51
- Call Number
- 032 CHA v.1
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- W. and R. Chambers
- Publication Date
- 1860
- Printer
- W. and R. Chambers
- Physical Description
- 819 p. : ill., maps; 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Object History
- From the August 3, 1971 acquisition record: "This set of Encyclopedia was given to my paternal Grandparents on their wedding day in 1876, in London, England. They were given to my father (L.W. Taverner) upon the day of his father in 1897 and he brought them to Canada when he emigrated here in 1904. I can recall they many times they were used as "reference" in my early childhood not only by our family, but by neighbours and friends in settling 'friendly' arguments."
- Notes
- volume 1 of 10.
Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings, vol. ii
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary78
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.15.52
- Call Number
- 032 CHA v.2
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- W. and R. Chambers
- Publication Date
- 1861
- Printer
- W. and R. Chambers
- Physical Description
- 828 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Object History
- From the August 3, 1971 acquisition record: "This set of Encyclopedia was given to my paternal Grandparents on their wedding day in 1876, in London, England. They were given to my father (L.W. Taverner) upon the day of his father in 1897 and he brought them to Canada when he emigrated here in 1904. I can recall they many times they were used as "reference" in my early childhood not only by our family, but by neighbours and friends in settling 'friendly' arguments."
- Notes
- volume 2 of 10.
Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings, vol. iii
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary79
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.15.53
- Call Number
- 032 CHA v.3
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- W. and R. Chambers
- Publication Date
- 1862
- Printer
- W. and R. Chambers
- Physical Description
- 827 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Object History
- From the August 3, 1971 acquisition record: "This set of Encyclopedia was given to my paternal Grandparents on their wedding day in 1876, in London, England. They were given to my father (L.W. Taverner) upon the day of his father in 1897 and he brought them to Canada when he emigrated here in 1904. I can recall they many times they were used as "reference" in my early childhood not only by our family, but by neighbours and friends in settling 'friendly' arguments."
- Notes
- volume 3 of 10.
Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings, vol. iv
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary80
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.15.54
- Call Number
- 032 CHA v.4
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- W. and R. Chambers
- Publication Date
- 1862
- Printer
- W. and R. Chambers
- Physical Description
- 828 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Object History
- From the August 3, 1971 acquisition record: "This set of Encyclopedia was given to my paternal Grandparents on their wedding day in 1876, in London, England. They were given to my father (L.W. Taverner) upon the day of his father in 1897 and he brought them to Canada when he emigrated here in 1904. I can recall they many times they were used as "reference" in my early childhood not only by our family, but by neighbours and friends in settling 'friendly' arguments."
- Notes
- volume 4 of 10.
Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings, vol. ix
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary85
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.15.59
- Call Number
- 032 CHA v.9
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- W. and R. Chambers
- Publication Date
- 1867
- Printer
- W. and R. Chambers
- Physical Description
- 827 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Object History
- From the August 3, 1971 acquisition record: "This set of Encyclopedia was given to my paternal Grandparents on their wedding day in 1876, in London, England. They were given to my father (L.W. Taverner) upon the day of his father in 1897 and he brought them to Canada when he emigrated here in 1904. I can recall they many times they were used as "reference" in my early childhood not only by our family, but by neighbours and friends in settling 'friendly' arguments."
- Notes
- volume 9 of 10.
Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings, vol. v
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary81
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.15.55
- Call Number
- 032 CHA v.5
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- W. and R. Chambers
- Publication Date
- 1863
- Printer
- W. and R. Chambers
- Physical Description
- 828 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Object History
- From the August 3, 1971 acquisition record: "This set of Encyclopedia was given to my paternal Grandparents on their wedding day in 1876, in London, England. They were given to my father (L.W. Taverner) upon the day of his father in 1897 and he brought them to Canada when he emigrated here in 1904. I can recall they many times they were used as "reference" in my early childhood not only by our family, but by neighbours and friends in settling 'friendly' arguments."
- Notes
- volume 5 of 10.
Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings, vol. vi
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary82
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.15.56
- Call Number
- 032 CHA v.6
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- W. and R. Chambers
- Publication Date
- 1864
- Printer
- W. and R. Chambers
- Physical Description
- 826 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Object History
- From the August 3, 1971 acquisition record: "This set of Encyclopedia was given to my paternal Grandparents on their wedding day in 1876, in London, England. They were given to my father (L.W. Taverner) upon the day of his father in 1897 and he brought them to Canada when he emigrated here in 1904. I can recall they many times they were used as "reference" in my early childhood not only by our family, but by neighbours and friends in settling 'friendly' arguments."
- Notes
- volume 6 of 10.
Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings, vol. vii
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary83
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.15.57
- Call Number
- 032 CHA v.7 1865
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- W. and R. Chambers
- Publication Date
- 1865
- Printer
- W. and R. Chambers
- Physical Description
- 828 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Object History
- From the August 3, 1971 acquisition record: "This set of Encyclopedia was given to my paternal Grandparents on their wedding day in 1876, in London, England. They were given to my father (L.W. Taverner) upon the day of his father in 1897 and he brought them to Canada when he emigrated here in 1904. I can recall they many times they were used as "reference" in my early childhood not only by our family, but by neighbours and friends in settling 'friendly' arguments."
- Notes
- volume 7 of 10.
Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings, vol. viii
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary84
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.15.58
- Call Number
- 032 CHA v.8 1866
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- W. and R. Chambers
- Publication Date
- 1866
- Printer
- W. and R. Chambers
- Physical Description
- 828 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Object History
- From the August 3, 1971 acquisition record: "This set of Encyclopedia was given to my paternal Grandparents on their wedding day in 1876, in London, England. They were given to my father (L.W. Taverner) upon the day of his father in 1897 and he brought them to Canada when he emigrated here in 1904. I can recall they many times they were used as "reference" in my early childhood not only by our family, but by neighbours and friends in settling 'friendly' arguments."
- Notes
- volume 8 of 10.
Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings, vol. x
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary86
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.15.60
- Call Number
- 032 CHA vol. x
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- W. and R. Chambers
- Publication Date
- 1868
- Printer
- W. and R. Chambers
- Physical Description
- 821 p. : ill., maps (some col.); 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Object History
- From the August 3, 1971 acquisition record: "This set of Encyclopedia was given to my paternal Grandparents on their wedding day in 1876, in London, England. They were given to my father (L.W. Taverner) upon the day of his father in 1897 and he brought them to Canada when he emigrated here in 1904. I can recall they many times they were used as "reference" in my early childhood not only by our family, but by neighbours and friends in settling 'friendly' arguments."
- Notes
- volume 10 of 10.
Correspondence
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64757
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1899
- Collection/Fonds
- Ernest Winch fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence from Ernest and Alfred Winch sent from Canada to their mother and two sisters Emma and Carolyn (Carrie) in England. Also includes correspondence between the two brothers when they began living in different parts of Canada.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1899
- Collection/Fonds
- Ernest Winch fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS129-003
- Accession Number
- 2010-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence from Ernest and Alfred Winch sent from Canada to their mother and two sisters Emma and Carolyn (Carrie) in England. Also includes correspondence between the two brothers when they began living in different parts of Canada.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Included in the file are typed pages written much later that briefly describe the contents of the letters.
Correspondence
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64758
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1898-1952
- Collection/Fonds
- Ernest Winch fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence from Ernest Winch sent from Canada to his mother and sister Carolyn (Carrie) in England. As well, correspondence from Ernest to his brothers Alfred and Walter, containing many of Ernest's early Socialist ideas.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1898-1952
- Collection/Fonds
- Ernest Winch fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS129-004
- Accession Number
- 2010-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence from Ernest Winch sent from Canada to his mother and sister Carolyn (Carrie) in England. As well, correspondence from Ernest to his brothers Alfred and Walter, containing many of Ernest's early Socialist ideas.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Ettinger family subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1898-1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs, newspaper clippings and legal documents related to the Ettinger family of Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1898-1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Ettinger family subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS2002-03
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs, newspaper clippings and legal documents related to the Ettinger family of Burnaby.
- History
- James Gilmore Ettinger was born in Noel Road, Nova Scotia in 1863. He worked his way across Canada with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and landed in New Westminster in 1888. He was one of the first men who helped log the area for the settlement that is now Burnaby. With two other men, James started a brick manufacturing plant in the area of Deer Lake. In 1889, a second brick plant was started on Brickyard Road in Surrey on the bank of the Fraser River. Martha Harriet Hembrough was born in Leeds, England in 1874 and later moved to Haney. James Gilmore and Martha married in 1890 and had seven children: Evelina "Eve" (b. August 8, 1891, d. January 1, 1976); Ella May (b. ca. 1894, d. February 1983); Leonard; George William "Bill" (b. February 18, 1899, d. November 26, 1970); Stanley (b. December 27, 1901, d. March 10, 1966); Ethel (b. ca. 1904, d. December 22, 1982); and James. On May 19, 1911, the Ettingers bought parcel Lot 8, Block C sub-division 19 and 20 of DL 95 no. 556 for $350.00. Their eldest daughter, Evelina was signed over the Deed of Land for this property on April 21, 1914. In 1919, the Ettinger family was living at 1177 19th Avenue, Edmonds, Burnaby. James worked as a Road Foreman in Edmonds, and later as ward foreman for the Municipality. Ella May married Charles Morton Marshall on July 7, 1926. Evelina married Don Digby (d. October 21, 1965) on April 30, 1930. Ethel married George H. McKennell (d. June 18, 1985) on March 16, 1931. Bill worked as a Pacific Stage Lines (PSL) bus operator who “pulled” the first bus service between Vancouver and New Westminster and between Vancouver and Chilliwack in 1924. He received a number of National Safety Council non-accident awards during his career. He married Jane Wilson on July 11, 1931. James Gilmore died on June 9, 1948 at the age of 85. Martha died on February 9, 1955 at the age of 80.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Ettinger, James Gilmore
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC 428, MSS147
Florence Hart Godwin fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14283
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1893-1923 (date of original), copied 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Florence Hart Godwin fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 photograph albums (60 photographs)
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of photographic reproductions of two photograph albums. One album was owned and created by Florence Hart Godwin and the other by Florence Hart Godwin's mother, Alice Hart (nee Chapman). The albums consist of photographs of the Hart family and members of the Chapman family while they …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Florence Hart Godwin fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 photograph albums (60 photographs)
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of photographic reproductions of two photograph albums. One album was owned and created by Florence Hart Godwin and the other by Florence Hart Godwin's mother, Alice Hart (nee Chapman). The albums consist of photographs of the Hart family and members of the Chapman family while they had residences in New Westminster, Deer Lake and Kerrisdale along with time spent at Pitt Lake, Mayne Island, Stanley Park and Victoria. Albums are described at file level and album pages are described at item level.
- History
- Florence Elizabeth Hart Godwin was born in New Westminster in 1898 to parents, Frederick John Hart (1884- 1945) and Alice Hart (nee Chapman) (1885-1935). Alice and Frederick Hart were married in Yale in 1895 and had five children, Kingsley (1897-1916), Florence (1898-1999), Alice Fredricka “Freda” (1903-1905), Edwyna Jane (1907-1997) and Frederick John “Jack” (1908-2001). Alice Hart (nee Chapman) was the daughter of Edward Chapman and Jane Chapman (nee Isbell) born in Birmingham England and Frederick John Hart was born in Trinity, Newfoundland. Florence’s father Frederick J. Hart owned a successful real estate business in New Westminster from 1891. His real estate company managed many of the property sales in the lower mainland including Burnaby and he was involved with a number of economic development companies in the area. Frederick also served as alderman with the City of New Westminster. In June 1905, the family was heartbroken by the sudden death of Florence's younger sister Freda who died at age two of meningitis. In that same year, Frederick purchased 13 acres of land abutting the north east end of Deer Lake and built a small summer house "Avalon". Florence, her siblings and mother spent the summer months on the lake. Her father, Frederick worked in New Westminster during the week and joined them on the weekends. In 1910, Florence’s father built a larger permanent family residence at this location also named "Avalon". Mr. Frank W. Macey designed the house which is now the home of “Hart House” restaurant. While living in Burnaby, the family attended St. Alban’s Church and Florence was taught by Miss Harriet Woodward who had a small private school inside her home. Florence later attended Douglas Road school before being placed in Crofton House School in Vancouver. The Hart children found many playmates on the lake, including members of the Hill and Peers families. During World War One, in December of 1916, Florence's brother, Kingsley Hart was killed while serving overseas. This tragedy devastated Florence's parents and prompted them to sell "Avalon" in 1917 and move to Kerrisdale in Vancouver. In August 1922, Florence married Harold Ward Godwin at St. Mary's Church in Kerrisdale and they moved into their own home in Burnaby. That same year, Florence joined the auxiliary to the Victorian Order of Nurses. Florence made rounds as a nurse travelling from home to home on a bicycle. Florence and Harold had one child, Elizabeth Joy Hart (1929-1978) who later married Robert Carl Freyman (1925-2011) and worked as a nurse. In 1950, Florence was awarded a life membership to the V.O.N. along with her husband, making them the only husband and wife in Canada to be accorded this honour. By 1973, Florence had served more than 50 years as a member of the Board of the V.O.N. in Burnaby. In that same year, Florence was presented a life membership by the I.O.D.E. for her many contributions to the work of the organization.
- Creator
- Godwin, Florence Hart
- Accession Code
- HV976.168
- HV976.169
- Date
- 1893-1923 (date of original), copied 1976
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds
- 60 b&w copy prints + negatives accompanying
Interview with Alfred Bingham June 10, 1975 - Track 1
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory58
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1892-1919
- Length
- 0:07:22
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to Alfred Bingham's memories of his first years in the Lochdale district of Burnaby, including his first job building a sawmill on Burnaby Lake.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to Alfred Bingham's memories of his first years in the Lochdale district of Burnaby, including his first job building a sawmill on Burnaby Lake.
- Date Range
- 1892-1919
- Photo Info
- Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
- Length
- 0:07:22
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Interviewer
- Bradbury, Dr. Bettina
- Interview Date
- June 10, 1975
- Scope and Content
- Recording is a taped interview with Alfred Bingham by SFU graduate student Bettina Bradbury June 10, 1975. Major themes discussed are: the Depression, Pioneers, and the Co-operative Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
- Biographical Notes
- Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Angus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
- Total Tracks
- 14
- Total Length
- 1:57:27
- Interviewee Name
- Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
- 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
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- 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 Alfred Bingham
Track one of interview with Alfred Bingham
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/100-13-20-1/100-13-20-1_Track_1.mp3![Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/477/477-933.jpg?width=280)
Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 1
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory204
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1892-1905
- Length
- 0:09:33
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. He tells stories of the antics he got into with his brothers. Claude's wife, Marion Hill speaks encouraging words.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. He tells stories of the antics he got into with his brothers. Claude's wife, Marion Hill speaks encouraging words.
- Date Range
- 1892-1905
- Photo Info
- Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933
- Length
- 0:09:33
- Subjects
- Holidays - Christmas
- Geographic Access
- Douglas Road
- Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
- Interviewer
- Stevens, Colin
- Interview Date
- November 7, 1977
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.
- Biographical Notes
- Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.
- Total Tracks
- 4
- Total Length
- 0:30:00
- Interviewee Name
- Hill, Claude
- Hill, Marion
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- 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 Claude Hill and Marion Hill
Track one of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS137-019-1/MSS137-019-1_Track_1.mp3
Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 2
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory205
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1892-1905
- Length
- 0:08:15
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. Claude and Marion HIll continue discussing Christmas traditions of the time.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. Claude and Marion HIll continue discussing Christmas traditions of the time.
- Date Range
- 1892-1905
- Photo Info
- Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933
- Length
- 0:08:15
- Subjects
- Holidays - Christmas
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Interviewer
- Stevens, Colin
- Interview Date
- November 7, 1977
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.
- Biographical Notes
- Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.
- Total Tracks
- 4
- Total Length
- 0:30:00
- Interviewee Name
- Hill, Claude
- Hill, Marion
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- 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.
Images
Audio Tracks
Track two of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill
Track two of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS137-019-1/MSS137-019-1_Track_2.mp3
Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 3
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory206
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1892
- Length
- 0:07:14
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of crossing from England to Canada and of the land clearing process.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of crossing from England to Canada and of the land clearing process.
- Date Range
- 1892
- Photo Info
- Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933
- Length
- 0:07:14
- Names
- Hill, Bernard R
- Subjects
- Land Clearing
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Interviewer
- Stevens, Colin
- Interview Date
- November 7, 1977
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.
- Biographical Notes
- Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.
- Total Tracks
- 4
- Total Length
- 0:30:00
- Interviewee Name
- Hill, Claude
- Hill, Marion
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- 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.
Images
Audio Tracks
Track three of interview with Claude Hill and his wife
Track three of interview with Claude Hill and his wife
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS137-019-1/MSS137-019-1_Track_3.mp3
Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 4
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory250
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1892-1905
- Length
- 0:04:58
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of how his father cleared land to build a house, including the equipment that was used.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of how his father cleared land to build a house, including the equipment that was used.
- Date Range
- 1892-1905
- Photo Info
- Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933
- Length
- 0:04:58
- Names
- Hill, Bernard R
- Subjects
- Land Clearing
- Geographic Access
- Douglas Road
- Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
- Interviewer
- Stevens, Colin
- Interview Date
- November 7, 1977
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.
- Biographical Notes
- Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.
- Total Tracks
- 4
- Total Length
- 0:30:00
- Interviewee Name
- Hill, Claude
- Hill, Marion
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- 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.
Images
Audio Tracks
Track four of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill
Track four of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS137-019-1/MSS137-019-1_Track_4.mp3