873 records – page 1 of 18.

300 hour course in printing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6436
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Rudolph, Jay D.
Publication Date
1935
Call Number
686 RUD
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV016.2.3
Call Number
686 RUD
Author
Rudolph, Jay D.
Place of Publication
Oswego, New York
Publisher
State Normal and Training School
Publication Date
1935
Physical Description
80, [36] p. : ill ; 23 cm.
Inscription
On front cover, lower half: "R. WELDEN" [White label with black type]
Library Subject (LOC)
Printing--Study and teaching
Printing
Notes
"Made by Students in the Publishing Shop".
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500 small houses of the twenties

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary826
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Smith, Henry Atterbury, 1872-1954
Publication Date
1990
Call Number
728 SMI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0486263002
9780486263007
Call Number
728 SMI
Author
Smith, Henry Atterbury, 1872-1954
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Dover
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
312 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Architecture
Notes
Reprint, with new introd. Originally published as v. 1 of: The books of a thousand homes. New York : Home Owners Service Institute, 1923.
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A book of general science

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1543
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hilton, M. J.
Publication Date
1931
Call Number
500 HIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3840.1
Call Number
500 HIL
Author
Hilton, M. J.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Macmillan
Publication Date
1931
Physical Description
xiii, 399 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION / THE GOVERNMENT OF / THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA / TEXT BOOK BRANCH" - printed on pink sticker affixed to inside of front cover. "My Creed / I believe in Canada. / I love her as my home. / I honour her institutions. / I rejoice in the abundance of her achievements. / I have unbounded confidence in the ability / of her people to excel in whatsoever / they undertake. / I cherish exalted ideals of her destiny as a / leader among world nations. / To her I pledge my loyalty. / To the promotion of her best interests I / pledge my support. / To her products I pledge my patronage. / And to the cause of her producers I pledge / my devotion. " - printed on paper affixed to inside of front cover. "Joyce Crawhurst" - handwritten in pencil on inside of front cover. "Joyce Crawhurst, / Agassiz High / School, / B.C." - handwritten in ink on cover page. "Joyce Crawhurst / Harrison Hot Springs / B.C." - handwritten in ink on cover page. "Joyce Crawhust. / A. H. S." - handwritten in ink on cover page. "p. 6 to" - handwritten in pencil on title page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Science
Notes
"Authorzied by the Ministers of Education for Alberta and British Columbia."
Includes index.
Notes and sketch on back pages and inside of back cover.
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A Canadian high school arithmetic

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5565
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Stanley, T. E. A.
Smith, J. A.
Publication Date
1930
Call Number
513 STA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV998.9.1
Call Number
513 STA
Author
Stanley, T. E. A.
Smith, J. A.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1930
Printer
T.H. Best Printing Co.
Physical Description
xi, 332 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"45¢" [handwritten in pencil on front pastedown] Notes on back pastedown and some written throughout book.
Library Subject (LOC)
Arithmetic--Textbooks
Mathematics--Historical texts
Mathematics--Textbooks
Notes
"Authorized by the Minister of Education, Edmonton, Alberta" --t.p.
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A carousel is magic : the saving of Parker #119

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1320
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Boulanger, Annie
Publication Date
c1995
Call Number
731.932 BOU Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969992904
Call Number
731.932 BOU Copy 1
Author
Boulanger, Annie
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
Lower Mainland Association of Friends of the Vancouver Carousel
Publication Date
c1995
Physical Description
171 p., [20] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm
Inscription
"To the Burnaby Village Museum - / one of my favourite places! / A. Boulanger / Sept 29/95", hand written in ink on title page of book
Library Subject (LOC)
Merry-go-round--British Columbia--Vancouver--History
Names
Parker, Charles Wallace "C.W."
Lower Mainland Association of the Friends of the Vancouver Carousel
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Copy 1 of 2
Signed by author.
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A child's primer : a modern piano method for the very young, based on the story of Mrs. Middle C

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6628
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Rolfe, Walter, 1880-1944
Publication Date
1931
Call Number
786.2 ROL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV014.38.15
Call Number
786.2 ROL
Author
Rolfe, Walter, 1880-1944
Place of Publication
Cleveland
Publisher
Sam Fox Publishing
Publication Date
1931
Printer
Zimmerman Print
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Piano--Methods
Piano--Methods--Junvenile
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A chronological history of the Burnaby Historical Society, 1957-1997

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5150
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Publication Date
1997
Call Number
971.13306 MCG
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
971.13306 MCG
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Burnaby Historical Society
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
53 p. : ill., ports. ;
Inscription
"Presented to Burnaby Village Museum by the / Burnaby Historical Society - 1977 / Pixie McGeachie", handwritten in ink on the cover of the book.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Notes
Researched and recorded by Pixie McGeachie. Includes facsimilies of newspaper articles.
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A collection of Burnaby heritage stories

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1126
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1992
Call Number
971.1 EDM
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
971.1 EDM
Contributor
Pioneer members of Edmonds Community Centre
Place of Publication
[Burnaby]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
19 p. ; 22 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History--Anecdotes
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Notes
Burnaby's Centennial
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A collector's guide to games and puzzles

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1217
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Goodfellow, Caroline G. (Caroline Georgina)
Publication Date
1997
c1991
Call Number
745.592 GOO Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
1856279898
Call Number
745.592 GOO Copy 1
Author
Goodfellow, Caroline G. (Caroline Georgina)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Grange Books
Publication Date
1997
c1991
Physical Description
128 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Games--Collectors and collecting
Games--History
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 128) and index.
"A Quintet Book"-- verso.
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Across far distant horizons : the life and times of a Canadian master mariner

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1359
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Heal, S. C. (Syd C.)
Publication Date
c1995
Call Number
387.50971 HEA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
1895590132
Call Number
387.50971 HEA
Author
Heal, S. C. (Syd C.)
Place of Publication
Vancouver, B.C.
Publisher
Cordillera Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1995
Physical Description
311 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"S C Heal / 24 Aug 2007", handwritten in ink on title page of book.
Library Subject (LOC)
Merchant marine--Canada--Officers
Ship captains--Canada
Maritime History
Biography
Notes
Includes index.
Trevor Whitla Bridges
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Advertising and its mechanical production

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5933
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Greer, Carl Richard, 1876-1946
Edition
New ed.
Publication Date
1936
Call Number
659.1 GRE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
659.1 GRE
Edition
New ed.
Author
Greer, Carl Richard, 1876-1946
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Tudor
Publication Date
1936
Printer
J.J. Little and Ives Co.
Physical Description
xvi, 474 p . ill. ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Advertising
Printing
Photoengraving
Notes
Ïncludes index
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A guide to pharmacy museums and historical collections in the United States and Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6771
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Griffenhagen, George B.
Stieb, Ernst Walter, 1929-
Fisher, Beth D.
Publication Date
c1999
Call Number
069.0615 GRI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
069.0615 GRI
Author
Griffenhagen, George B.
Stieb, Ernst Walter, 1929-
Fisher, Beth D.
Place of Publication
Madison, Wis
Publisher
American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
Publication Date
c1999
Series
Publication ; no. 18 (new series)
Physical Description
xii, 143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Museums--Canada
Museums--United States
Pharmacy--Canada
Pharmacy--United States
Directories
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. x) and index.
Cross reference with 615.074 GRI Rev. ed. of: Pharmacy museums and historical collections in the United States and Canada / by George Griffenhagen and Ernst W. Stieb, 1988. 615.1 HAM Pharmacy museums and historical collections on public view in the United States and Canada / by Sami K. Hamarneh and Ernst W. Stieb, 1981.
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A history of the Canadian Dollar

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1398
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Powell, James, 1955-
Publication Date
1999
Call Number
332.4 POW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0662281233
Call Number
332.4 POW
Author
Powell, James, 1955-
Place of Publication
[Ottawa]
Publisher
Bank of Canada
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
iv, 67 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 16 x 23 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Dollar, Canadian-- History
Money--Canada--History
Monetary policy--Canada--History
Foreign exchange rates--Canada--History
Dollar, American--History
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Airplane and engine maintenance for the airplane mechanic

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3524
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Brimm, Daniel J., 1894-1946
Boggess, H. Edward
Publication Date
1936
Call Number
629.134 BRI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV996.14.1
Call Number
629.134 BRI
Author
Brimm, Daniel J., 1894-1946
Boggess, H. Edward
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons (Canada) Ltd.
Publication Date
1936
Physical Description
xviii, 493 p. : illus., diagrs. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
On top of front end paper in the middle: "Robert [D].S. Graham" R-58267 [Handwritten in black ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Airplanes
Notes
Includes index.
Author's given name and dates:
Brimm, Daniel J. (Daniel Johnson), 1894-1946
Boggess, H. Edward (Harry Edward) - 1908-
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Alfred Bingham fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97219
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913-1971
Collection/Fonds
Alfred Bingham fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
4 cm. of textual records and 1 audio reel.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of correspondence and literature pertaining to Alfred Bingham as well as an oral history tape provided by Alfred and his wife, M.J. "Ada" Bingham.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913-1971
Collection/Fonds
Alfred Bingham fonds
Physical Description
4 cm. of textual records and 1 audio reel.
Description Level
Fonds
Record No.
MSS142
Accession Number
2010-09
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of correspondence and literature pertaining to Alfred Bingham as well as an oral history tape provided by Alfred and his wife, M.J. "Ada" Bingham.
History
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, a carpenter and millwright (and 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 Lockdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920, Alfred married Mary Jane "Ada" Reynolds. Alfred and Mary Jane 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. The couple also had a dog named Bess. The Binghams 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 who were suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression. 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 through the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started co-op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also the Secretary of the Burnaby Housing Committee. In 1946, he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane died on August 9, 1969. Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Media Type
Textual Record
Sound Recording
Creator
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds MSS142
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory252
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1955
Length
0:06:06
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's memories of constructing a mill for Simpson & Giberson and of working on homes for himself, Angus McLean and Percy Little in the Lochdale area. He discusses the strike at Barnet mill and reads an essay written by Grace E. Carpenter. Land clear…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's memories of constructing a mill for Simpson & Giberson and of working on homes for himself, Angus McLean and Percy Little in the Lochdale area. He discusses the strike at Barnet mill and reads an essay written by Grace E. Carpenter. Land clearing is described in detail. Alfred also relates a story from 1920 involving early settlers E. Powell and J. Amos.
Date Range
1919-1955
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:06:06
Subjects
Land Clearing
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op 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 Aungus 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
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
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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Track two of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings

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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory253
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1903-1940
Length
0:09:46
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's descriptions of road construction in Burnaby, including the names of the settlers and logging companies involved in their construction. Alfred discusses the changes that took place during World War I, along with municipal Relief work that he t…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's descriptions of road construction in Burnaby, including the names of the settlers and logging companies involved in their construction. Alfred discusses the changes that took place during World War I, along with municipal Relief work that he took part in at Burnaby Mountain. Alfred also discusses early schools and mentions his wife, Ada Bingham.
Date Range
1903-1940
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:09:46
Subjects
Construction - Road Construction
Land Clearing
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op 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 Aungus 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
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
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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Track three of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings

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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 4

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory254
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1892-1955
Length
0:07:38
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's reading of an essay written by Captain Thomas S. Guns describing the Lozells district, as well as quoting single sentences of various other writers on the topic of Deer Lake and the Burnaby Lake District. Alfred mentions the first schools of B…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's reading of an essay written by Captain Thomas S. Guns describing the Lozells district, as well as quoting single sentences of various other writers on the topic of Deer Lake and the Burnaby Lake District. Alfred mentions the first schools of Burnaby Lake and the "pleasure walk" along Douglas Road, from Vancouver to New Westminster.
Date Range
1892-1955
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:07:38
Historic Neighbourhood
Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op 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 Aungus 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
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
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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Track four of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings

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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 5

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory255
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:09:44
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's personal memories of first coming to Burnaby in 1919 and the work that the early settlers did for Burnaby, including a mention of woman's backbreaking labour. Alfred describes Burnaby as being organized around the two villages of Edmonds and V…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's personal memories of first coming to Burnaby in 1919 and the work that the early settlers did for Burnaby, including a mention of woman's backbreaking labour. Alfred describes Burnaby as being organized around the two villages of Edmonds and Vancouver Heights. He discusses the Army of the Common Good and the Credit Union movement of British Columbia.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:09:44
Subjects
Protests and Demonstrations
Organizations
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op 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 Aungus 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
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
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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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 6

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory256
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:09:06
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's description of Commissioner Fraser taking power in Burnaby. Alfred mentions the Burnaby Housing Committee and the Willingdon Heights Subdivision before beginning reading his series of short stories. He reads "I ARRIVE IN BURNABY AND WE BUILD A…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's description of Commissioner Fraser taking power in Burnaby. Alfred mentions the Burnaby Housing Committee and the Willingdon Heights Subdivision before beginning reading his series of short stories. He reads "I ARRIVE IN BURNABY AND WE BUILD A SHINGLE MILL/ 1919/ Burnaby Lake" as well as "WE BUILD A HOME AND DIG A WELL. 1920", both written in 1963.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:09:06
Subjects
Organizations
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op 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 Aungus 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
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
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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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 7

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory257
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:09:44
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads "WHAT THE LOCHDALE DISTRICT LOOKED LIKE IN 1919-20-21-22" and "1st and SECOND SETTLERS IN THE LOCHDALE DISTRICT" both written in 1963.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads "WHAT THE LOCHDALE DISTRICT LOOKED LIKE IN 1919-20-21-22" and "1st and SECOND SETTLERS IN THE LOCHDALE DISTRICT" both written in 1963.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:09:44
Subjects
Land Clearing
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op 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 Aungus 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
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
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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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 8

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory258
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1892-1963
Length
0:07:05
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "THE RUM RUNNERS AND BOOTLEG WHISKY IN BURNABY" and "BURNABY. NORTH. SOUTH. EAST? AND WEST 1892---1943" both written in 1963.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "THE RUM RUNNERS AND BOOTLEG WHISKY IN BURNABY" and "BURNABY. NORTH. SOUTH. EAST? AND WEST 1892---1943" both written in 1963.
Date Range
1892-1963
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:07:05
Names
Hawthorn, Mary
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op 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 Aungus 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
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
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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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 9

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory259
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:07:31
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "The ICE AGE and other observations before Burnaby", "The Coming of the Great Trees in Burnaby", "AND THEN MODERN CIVILIZATION STRUCK BURNABY" each written in March of 1962.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "The ICE AGE and other observations before Burnaby", "The Coming of the Great Trees in Burnaby", "AND THEN MODERN CIVILIZATION STRUCK BURNABY" each written in March of 1962.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:07:31
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op 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 Aungus 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
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
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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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 10

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory260
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1939
Length
0:06:51
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "OUR HOUSE BURNS DOWN. 1922. Sherlock and Kitchener." that he wrote in 1963. Alfred reads "The Story of the Burnaby Giants of long ago" written by Eloise Street, published in the I…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "OUR HOUSE BURNS DOWN. 1922. Sherlock and Kitchener." that he wrote in 1963. Alfred reads "The Story of the Burnaby Giants of long ago" written by Eloise Street, published in the Indian Time Magazine March, 1954.
Date Range
1919-1939
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:06:51
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op 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 Aungus 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
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
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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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 11

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory261
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1937
Length
0:11:39
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's reading of the letter he wrote to the secretary of The Royal Arsenal Co-Operative Society in London England, November 1937, describing the Co-operative Movement in Vancouver.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's reading of the letter he wrote to the secretary of The Royal Arsenal Co-Operative Society in London England, November 1937, describing the Co-operative Movement in Vancouver.
Date Range
1937
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:11:39
Subjects
Organizations
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op 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 Aungus 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
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
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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A living history reader, vol. 1 : museums

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1173
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Anderson, Jay (Jay Allan)
Publication Date
c1991
Call Number
973.074 AND COPY 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0942063139
Call Number
973.074 AND COPY 1
Author
Anderson, Jay (Jay Allan)
Place of Publication
Nashville, Tenn.
Publisher
American Association for State and Local History
Publication Date
c1991
Physical Description
231 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Historical museums--United States
Open-air museums--United States
Historic sites--Interpretive programs--United States
United States--History, Local
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
2 copies held : copy 1.
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A manual of Chinese herbal medicine : principles and practice for easy reference

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7339
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Fan, Warner J.-W. 1939-
Publication Date
1996
Call Number
615.32 FAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
9781570621475
Call Number
615.32 FAN
Author
Fan, Warner J.-W. 1939-
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xiii, 332 p.; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Medicine, Chinese
Herbs--Therapeutic use
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-306) and index.
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American College of Surgeons: 1937 supplement to the twenty-third year book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2628
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
American college of surgeons
Publication Date
1936
Call Number
610.69 AME 1936
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.27.13
Call Number
610.69 AME 1936
Author
American college of surgeons
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
1936
Printer
Lakeside Press
Physical Description
xxxvi, 1212 p.
Library Subject (LOC)
Surgeons
Surgery
Directories
Notes
"1937 supplement to the Twenty-Third Year Book" is attached to the front cover and the fly leaf.
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American College of Surgeons : 1938 year book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2629
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
American college of surgeons
Publication Date
1938
Call Number
610.69 AME 1938
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.27.14
Call Number
610.69 AME 1938
Author
American college of surgeons
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
1938
Physical Description
xvii, 978 p.
Library Subject (LOC)
Surgeons
Surgery
Directories
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American College of Surgeons : eighteenth year book, 1931

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2623
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
American college of surgeons
Publication Date
1931
Call Number
610.69 AME 1931
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.27.8
Call Number
610.69 AME 1931
Author
American college of surgeons
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
1931
Printer
Henry O. Shepard
Physical Description
xxxiii, 1018 p.: 1 plate
Library Subject (LOC)
Surgeons
Surgery
Directories
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American College of Surgeons : nineteenth year book, 1932

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2624
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
American college of surgeons
Publication Date
1932
Call Number
610.69 AME 1932
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.27.9
Call Number
610.69 AME 1932
Author
American college of surgeons
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
1932
Printer
Lakeside Press
Physical Description
xxxiv, 1066 p.: ill.
Library Subject (LOC)
Surgeons
Surgery
Directories
Notes
There is a pamphlet entitled "Internal antisepsis: a clinical study of a new diazotized pyridin product for oral therapy in uniary infections" between pp. 394-395.
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American College of Surgeons : seventeenth year book, 1930

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2622
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
American college of surgeons
Publication Date
1930
Call Number
610.69 AME 1930
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.27.7
Call Number
610.69 AME 1930
Author
American college of surgeons
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
1930
Printer
Henry O. Shepard
Physical Description
xxxi, 968 p.: 1 leaf of plates.
Library Subject (LOC)
Surgeons
Surgery
Directories
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American College of Surgeons : twentienth year book, 1933

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2625
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
American college of surgeons
Publication Date
1933
Call Number
610.69 AME 1933
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.27.10
Call Number
610.69 AME 1933
Author
American college of surgeons
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
1933
Printer
Lakeside Press
Physical Description
xxxiv, 458 p.
Library Subject (LOC)
Surgeons
Surgery
Directories
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American College of Surgeons : twenty-first year book, 1934

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2626
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
American college of surgeons
Publication Date
1934
Call Number
610.69 AME 1934
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.27.11
Call Number
610.69 AME 1934
Author
American college of surgeons
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
1934
Printer
Lakeside Press
Physical Description
xxxiv, 1170 p.
Library Subject (LOC)
Surgeons
Surgery
Directories
Notes
pamphlet entitled "Saunder's new books" is tucked into the back of the book.
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American College of Surgeons : twenty-second year book, 1935

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2627
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
American college of surgeons
Publication Date
1935
Call Number
610.69 AME 1935
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.27.12
Call Number
610.69 AME 1935
Author
American college of surgeons
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
1935
Printer
Lakeside Press
Physical Description
xxxvi, 1221 p.
Library Subject (LOC)
Surgeons
Surgery
Directories
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American Family of 1900-1920 : paper dolls in full color

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary875
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Tierney, Tom
Publication Date
1991
Call Number
391 TIE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0486269485
Call Number
391 TIE
Author
Tierney, Tom
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Dover
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
16 leaves of plates : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Costume--History--20th century
Fashion--United States--History
Paper dolls
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American gasoline engines since 1872

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6434
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Wendel, C. H. (Charles H.)
Publication Date
c1983
c1994
Call Number
621.4309 WEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0879389087
Call Number
621.4309 WEN
Author
Wendel, C. H. (Charles H.)
Place of Publication
Osceola, WI
Publisher
Motorbooks International
Publication Date
c1983
c1994
Physical Description
584 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Internal combustion engines
Spark ignition--United States
Notes
"Originally published by Crestline Publishing Co.[Sarasota, Fla.], 1983 Editor/Designer: George H. Dammann."
Author's full name: Wendel, C. H. (Charles H.)
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The American gas station

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1312
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Witzel, Michael Karl, 1960-
Publication Date
1992
Call Number
711.286 WIT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0760306494
9780760306499
Call Number
711.286 WIT
Author
Witzel, Michael Karl, 1960-
Place of Publication
Osceola, WI
Publisher
MBI Pub.
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
160 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Service stations--United States--History
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-159) and index.
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Antique Jewellery : its manufacture , materials and design

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary849
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
James, Duncan S.
Edition
2nd ed.
Publication Date
1998
Call Number
739.2 JAM
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0-7478-0385-4
Call Number
739.2 JAM
Edition
2nd ed.
Author
James, Duncan S.
Place of Publication
Buckinghamshire
Publisher
Shire
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
120 p. : ill.
Library Subject (LOC)
Jewelry--History
Jewelry making--Technique--History
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Antique jewelry with prices

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1213
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Snell, Doris Jean
Edition
2nd ed.
Publication Date
c1997
Call Number
739.27 SNE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0-87069-756-0
Call Number
739.27 SNE
Edition
2nd ed.
Author
Snell, Doris Jean
Place of Publication
Wisconsin
Publisher
Krause publications
Publication Date
c1997
Physical Description
160 p. : ill.
Library Subject (LOC)
Jewelry--Collectors and collecting
Catalogs
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Antique phonograph : gadgets, gizmos, and gimmicks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary818
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Fabrizio, Timothy C.
Paul, George F.
Publication Date
c1999
Call Number
621.389 FAB
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0764307339
Call Number
621.389 FAB
Author
Fabrizio, Timothy C.
Paul, George F.
Place of Publication
Atglen, PA
Publisher
Schiffer Pub.
Publication Date
c1999
Series
Schiffer book for collectors.
Physical Description
228 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Phonograph--Equipment and supplies--History
Phonograph--Collectors and collecting
Notes
"With price guide"--Cover.
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Antique tins

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1215
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Dodge, Fred
Publication Date
c1995
Call Number
739.53 DOD
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
089145604x
Call Number
739.53 DOD
Author
Dodge, Fred
Place of Publication
Kentucky
Publisher
Collector Books
Publication Date
c1995
Physical Description
296 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Tin containers--Collectors and collecting
Tin cans--Collectors and collecting
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Antique typewriters, from Creed to QWERTY

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary838
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Adler, Michael H.
Publication Date
c1997
Call Number
681 ADL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0764301322
9780764301322
Call Number
681 ADL
Author
Adler, Michael H.
Place of Publication
Atglen, Pa.
Publisher
Schiffer Pub.
Publication Date
c1997
Series
Schiffer book for collectors.
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Typewriters--History
Typewriters--Collectors and collecting
Typewriters--Prices
Notes
"With values"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 202-203) and index.
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A price guide to Victorian houseware, hardware & kitchenware

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary943
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Barlow, Ronald S.
Publication Date
c1992
Call Number
643 BAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0933846037
9780933846036
Call Number
643 BAR
Author
Barlow, Ronald S.
Place of Publication
El Cajon, Calif.
Publisher
Windmill Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1992
Physical Description
375 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Inscription
"Catalogues reproduced in part in VICTORIAN HOUSEWARE price guide. / 1. 1881 Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO - House Furnishing Catalogue. / 2. 1884 Sargent & Co. New York & New Haven Conn. Illustrated Catalogue of Hardware / 3. 1885 Frankfurth Hardware Co. Milwaukee - Farming Tools and Housefurnishing Goods. / 4. 1875 Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. New Britain, Conn. General Hardware / 5. 1891 Benj. Allen & Co. Chicago, Ill. - Clocks, silver and silver plated ware. / 6. 1905 Bridge & Beach Mfg. Co. St. Louis, Mo. - Stoves and ranges / 7. 1893 Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, Ill. - Clocks, lamps and silver plated ware.", typed on a piece of paper stapled to the inside of the front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Household appliances
Kitchen utensils
Catalogs
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 362) and index.
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Archdeacon on horseback : Richard Small, 1849-1909, missionary at Lytton, Chaplain at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Lytton and Archdeacon of Yale

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary715
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Williams, Cyril E. H., 1911-
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Publication Date
c1991
Call Number
283.711 WIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0929069056
092906903X
Call Number
283.711 WIL
Author
Williams, Cyril E. H., 1911-
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Place of Publication
Merritt, B.C.
Publisher
Sonotek Publishing
Publication Date
c1991
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
"All good wishes to Colin / and many thanks for contributing / an enjoyable segment to the / 1992 B.C. Historical Federation / Convention. / Pixie McGeachie / May 20/92", written in ink on cover page.
"Dear Colin - / Thank you again for giving up / your Saturday morning in order / to give B.C.H.F. delegates an / interesting & informative bus tour / commentary. Your contribution to / the convention is much appreciated. / Sincerely, / Pixie", hand-written note in ink inserted into book.
Library Subject (LOC)
Missions
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia
Subjects
Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-106) and index.
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Artisans : tinsmiths & roofers in British Columbia

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1328
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Stairs, Cy
Lytle, Clive
Publication Date
c1992
Call Number
331.88171 STA Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
331.88171 STA Copy 1
Author
Stairs, Cy
Lytle, Clive
Place of Publication
Vancouver, B.C.
Publisher
Local 280, Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
Publication Date
c1992
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. ; 23 x 30 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Metal-workers
Sheet-metal work
Roofing industry
Labour unions
Tinsmithing
Subjects
Occupations
Notes
2 copies held: copy 1.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 108).
Letter inserted in book to Sheet Metal Workers Local #280 members.
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The art of blacksmithing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1263
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Bealer, Alex W.
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
1995
Call Number
682 BEA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0785803955
Call Number
682 BEA
Edition
Rev. ed.
Author
Bealer, Alex W.
Place of Publication
Edison, NJ
Publisher
Castle Books
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
438 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Inscription
"Eric Damer", handwritten in ink on cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Blacksmithing
Notes
Originally published: New York : Funk & Wagnalls, 1976.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 431-432) and index.
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Arts crafts lamps & shades : how to make them

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1352
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Adams, John D. (John Duncan), 1879-
Publication Date
1998
Call Number
745.5932 ADA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0921335253
9780921335252
Call Number
745.5932 ADA
Author
Adams, John D. (John Duncan), 1879-
Place of Publication
Ottawa
Publisher
Algrove Pub.
Publication Date
1998
Series
Classic reprint series (Ottawa, Ont.)
Physical Description
87, 114 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Lampshades
Electric lamps
Arts and crafts movement
Notes
Combined reprint, including original title pages, of the editions published Chicago : Popular Mechanics Co., 1911 in the series Popular mechanics handbooks.
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A Selection of English Poetry

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1737
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
1930
Call Number
821.8 MAC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV984.21.128
Call Number
821.8 MAC
Edition
Rev. ed.
Contributor
MacDonald, Wilbert Lorne, 1879-1966
Walker, Francis C. (Francis Cox), 1873-1934
Place of Publication
London, Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons
Publication Date
1930
Printer
Turnbull & Spears
Physical Description
v-xi; 216 p,
Library Subject (LOC)
English poetry
Poets, English
Notes
"Edited by W.L. MacDonald, M.A., Ph.D, and F.C. Walker, M.A., Ph.D."
Contributors" full names and dates as follows: MacDonald, Wilbert Lorne, 1879-1966 Walker, Francis Cox, 1873-1935
Includes index
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A short history of British expansion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1554
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Williamson, James A. (James Alexander), 1886-1964
Edition
2nd ed.
Publication Date
1931
Call Number
325.342 WIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3853.1
Call Number
325.342 WIL
Edition
2nd ed.
Author
Williamson, James A. (James Alexander), 1886-1964
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
The MacMillan Company
Publication Date
1931
Physical Description
2 v. in 1. (470, 315 p.) : maps (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Inscription
Stamped: "511" / Signed "F.J. McRae / 7/1938"-- Front end sheet.
Library Subject (LOC)
Great Britain--Commerce--History
Great Britain--Colonies--History
Notes
Includes index.
"American edition, two volumes in one"--title page verso.
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