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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.
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Correspondence

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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
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Donovan family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35594
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Donovan family. Front, left to right: John Donovan, Betty Donovan, George L. Donovan (father) carrying Mary Donovan (baby), and Laura Donovan (mother). Back: George Donovan. The photograph was taken at the family's second Burnaby home, 4400 block Cambridge Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-452
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Donovan family. Front, left to right: John Donovan, Betty Donovan, George L. Donovan (father) carrying Mary Donovan (baby), and Laura Donovan (mother). Back: George Donovan. The photograph was taken at the family's second Burnaby home, 4400 block Cambridge Street.
Names
Donovan, Betty
Donovan, George
Donovan, George L.
Donovan, John
Donovan, Laura Elizabeth Smythe
Donovan, Mary
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Cambridge Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Dr. Blythe Eagles correspondence

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58065
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence (both personal and professional) addressed to Dr Blythe Eagles. Most of the correspondence is from his mother who inserted accompanying newspaper clippings the envelope with her letters.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Eagles family subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Material Details
Some of the correspondence is written on parchment
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS055-018
Accession Number
BHS1991-18
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence (both personal and professional) addressed to Dr Blythe Eagles. Most of the correspondence is from his mother who inserted accompanying newspaper clippings the envelope with her letters.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Eleanor, Louise, H.S. Irwin and grandmother Taylor at Barnet

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1929] (date of original), copied 2004
Collection/Fonds
In the Shadow by the Sea collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eleanor Irwin Nelson (left), Louise Irwin (in front), Harvey Stanley Irwin and his mother in law, Elizabeth (Shephard) Taylor in the garden of the manager's residence at the Barnet mill.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
In the Shadow by the Sea collection
Series
Irwin family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eleanor Irwin Nelson (left), Louise Irwin (in front), Harvey Stanley Irwin and his mother in law, Elizabeth (Shephard) Taylor in the garden of the manager's residence at the Barnet mill.
Names
Barnet Mill
Barnet Lumber Company
Nelson, Eleanor Irwin
Irwin, Louise
Irwin, Henry Stanley
Taylor, Elizabeth Shephard
Geographic Access
Burrard Inlet
Accession Code
BV019.32.65
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1929] (date of original), copied 2004
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
See page 47 of book "In the Shadow by the Sea: Recollections of Burnaby's Barnet Village" with caption "...Left to Right: Eleanor Irwin, Louise Irwin, Mr. Irwin and Grandmother Irwin, 1929"
Images
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Emily climbs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary513
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Montgomery, L.M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942
Publication Date
c1925
Call Number
813.5 MON
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV986.53.20
Call Number
813.5 MON
Author
Montgomery, L.M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942
Contributor
Kirk, Maria Louise, 1860-1938
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
McClelland and Stewart, Limited
Publication Date
c1925
Series
Emily series
Printer
Press of the Hunter-Rose Co., Limited
Physical Description
312 p.
Inscription
"Mary Trodden / Xmas. 1934 / from Mother", handwritten in brown ink on front endpaper "g/89", in pencil on back endpaper
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
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Fetherstonhaugh family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35717
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the family home of Richard and Ruth Fetherstonhaugh (paternal grandparents of Nellie Fetherstonhaugh) at 836 Richmond Street (later renumbered and renamed 7666 Elwell Street), at the corner of Douglas Road (now Canada Way), East Burnaby. Ellen "Nellie" Fetherstonhaugh (who later chan…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-575
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the family home of Richard and Ruth Fetherstonhaugh (paternal grandparents of Nellie Fetherstonhaugh) at 836 Richmond Street (later renumbered and renamed 7666 Elwell Street), at the corner of Douglas Road (now Canada Way), East Burnaby. Ellen "Nellie" Fetherstonhaugh (who later changed her first name to Leta) lived here with Phyllis Fetherstonhaugh (her aunt) after her mother died at 35 in 1918. Phyllis was a teacher at Edmonds School.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Elwell Street
Street Address
7666 Elwell Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
Images
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First May Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35293
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first Burnaby May Day in 1925. Margaret Urquhart (Peggy) and her mother Lillias Urquhart (circled) were spectators.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-150
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first Burnaby May Day in 1925. Margaret Urquhart (Peggy) and her mother Lillias Urquhart (circled) were spectators.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Events - May Day
Names
Urquhart, Lillias
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption on photograph
Parallel Name Authority: "Stride Studios"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Gray family garden

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35522
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Emily Gray (mother of William Gray) in her garden on the south side of Winnifred Street. There was a spring, a pond with gold fish, guppies and lily pads, and flowers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-380
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Emily Gray (mother of William Gray) in her garden on the south side of Winnifred Street. There was a spring, a pond with gold fish, guppies and lily pads, and flowers.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Gardens
Names
Gray, Emily Christmas
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Winnifred Street
Street Address
4375 Winnifred Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Images
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Gray Orchard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35521
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Gray orchard on the south side of Winnifred Street. (From left) Clamor Gray (father of William Gray), Emily Gray (mother), and William Gray. Note the split cedar fencing all around the orchard to keep out animals.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-379
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Gray orchard on the south side of Winnifred Street. (From left) Clamor Gray (father of William Gray), Emily Gray (mother), and William Gray. Note the split cedar fencing all around the orchard to keep out animals.
Subjects
Agriculture - Orchards
Names
Gray, Clamor
Gray, Emily Christmas
Gray, William "Bill"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Winnifred Street
Street Address
4375 Winnifred Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Images
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The Hillman family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88157
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900]-[1939] (date of originals), copied [199-]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
30 photographs : b&w prints and negatives
Scope and Content
Photographs of members of the Hillman family, Hanson family and Linquist families and a photograph of students at Riverway East School.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900]-[1939] (date of originals), copied [199-]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Physical Description
30 photographs : b&w prints and negatives
Description Level
File
Record No.
572-014
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-27
Scope and Content
Photographs of members of the Hillman family, Hanson family and Linquist families and a photograph of students at Riverway East School.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
1 b&w copy negative without a copy print
Notes in pencil on verso of photographs identify people within
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-1 reads: "Charlie Hillman on flats"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-2 reads: "Ludwick Hanson mending fish net/ (Byrne Road)"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-3 reads: "1935/ Unknown/ Dundonald Church/ (Searsmiths)"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-5 reads: "Terry Hanson/ cousin/ Micheael Hillman/ (Byre Road)/ Niska's house in distance after move"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-6 reads: "Charlie, Ina, Lilly, Ellen Hillman"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-7 reads: "August Hanson/ Carl Hillman"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-8 reads: "c.1900/ Katherine Hillman"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-9 reads: "c.1930/ Alvita Hillman/ Louie Hillman/ Anne Hillman/ Arthur Hanson"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-10 reads: "Across from Bryne Road - Richmond at Linquits/ Carl Minnie Linquist/ August Manual (mother brother) / Inda/ Lilly/ Ellen/ Charlie Hillman/ Elvie Hillman/ Susan and Ludwick Hanson"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-11 reads: "Ludwick Hanson, Ina Hillman/ Susan Hanson and friends".
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-12 reads: "Charlie, Ina, Elvie Hillman/ Susan and Ludwick (Louie) Hanson"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-13 reads: "Riverway East"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-14 reads: "c. 1906/ Carl and Katherine"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-15 reads: "Susan Hanson/ Katherine/ Ellen/ Carl/ Charlie/ Ina"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-16 reads: "c. 1911/ Katherine Hillman"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-17 reads: "1930?/ Charlie Hillan/ Marine Drive/ behind house"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-18 reads: "Louie (Ludwick) Hanson"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-19 reads: " Charlie Hillman & friends"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-20 reads: "Charlie Hillman/ Louie (Ludwick) Hanson/ boat building place/ Byrne Road"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-21 reads: "Anne Hillman with girls"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-22 reads: "Seattle/ Charlie and Gene"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-23 reads: "Alvida Hillman/ foot of Byrne Rd/ -notice woodpile"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-24 reads: "young friend/ Charlie Hillman/ Art Hanson"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-25 reads: "Leona and Alvida"
Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-26 reads: "Lilly"
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Holdom family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35549
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Holdom family. Back row, left to right: Walter Holdom (father) and Jack Holdom (brother). Front row, left to right: Queenie Holdom (sister), Mrs. Alice Turner (grandmother), Hetty Holdom (mother), and Jim Holdom (brother).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-407
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Holdom family. Back row, left to right: Walter Holdom (father) and Jack Holdom (brother). Front row, left to right: Queenie Holdom (sister), Mrs. Alice Turner (grandmother), Hetty Holdom (mother), and Jim Holdom (brother).
Names
Holdom, Henrietta Mary "Hetty" Turner
Holdom, James E. Burnaby "Jim"
Holdom, John "Jack"
Holdom, Walter John
Slawson, Queenie Holdom
Turner, Alice
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Holdom family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35551
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1923 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Holdom family. Left to right: Walter Holdom (father), Jack Holdom (brother), Jim Holdom (brother), Queenie Holdom (sister), and Hetty Holdom (mother). This photograph was taken in the front yard of Holdom family home, 5206 Hastings, Capitol Hill. In the background is the Haig home on…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1923 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-409
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Holdom family. Left to right: Walter Holdom (father), Jack Holdom (brother), Jim Holdom (brother), Queenie Holdom (sister), and Hetty Holdom (mother). This photograph was taken in the front yard of Holdom family home, 5206 Hastings, Capitol Hill. In the background is the Haig home on the north side of Hastings.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Holdom, Jack
Holdom, James E. Burnaby "Jim"
Holdom, Henrietta Mary "Hetty" Turner
Holdom, Walter John
Slawson, Queenie Holdom
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
5206 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Holdom family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35552
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Holdom family. (Left) Hetty Holdom (mother) carrying Jim Holdom (brother); (right) Queenie Holdom.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-410
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Holdom family. (Left) Hetty Holdom (mother) carrying Jim Holdom (brother); (right) Queenie Holdom.
Names
Holdom, Henrietta Mary "Hetty" Turner
Holdom, James E. Burnaby "Jim"
Slawson, Queenie Holdom
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments : translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command : appointed to be read in churches

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2601
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1899
Call Number
220 HOL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV975.140.14
Call Number
220 HOL
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1899
Printer
J.J. Little & Co.
Physical Description
1 v. (multiple pagings) : maps ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Mrs. N.P Nerry, [could also read W.P. Werry] Cedarvill. Ont." [Handwritten in black ink on front flyleaf] "To Mother: with best wishes of Father and Ella, for a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year Xmax 1899" [Handwritten in black ink on front flylleaf]
Library Subject (LOC)
Bible
Bible. New Testament
Bible. Old Testament
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Interview with Aili Topalian by Eric Damer October 11, 2012 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory419
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1945
Length
0:10:12
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains mainly to Aili (Rintanen) Topalian's parents. Aili tells the story of her parents meeting, getting married and eventually setting in Crabtown with their two children. She explains what it was like to live in Crabtown during the depression years; the homes were…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains mainly to Aili (Rintanen) Topalian's parents. Aili tells the story of her parents meeting, getting married and eventually setting in Crabtown with their two children. She explains what it was like to live in Crabtown during the depression years; the homes were built on decks which were on top of pilings, that were sunk deep into the sand.
Date Range
1920-1945
Photo Info
Aili Rintanen (later Topalian) holding cat, next to her sister who has a rooster in her arms, [1937]. Item no. 337-003.
Length
0:10:12
Geographic Access
Burrard Inlet
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 11, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Aili (Rintanen) Topalian conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 11, 2012. Major theme discussed: growing up in Crabtown.
Biographical Notes
Aili Rintanen (later Topalian) came to British Columbia in 1936 from a homestead near Burnt Lake, Alberta. After a few months in Vancouver and then a Burnaby apartment, the Rintanens moved to a house on the Burrard Inlet. The family lived over the water, in a house built on a deck, secured to the top of pilings that were sunk deep into the sand. Aili's mother Aune Rintanen found work at a fish and chip shop in downtown Vancouver and her father Gus Rintanen worked in a nearby mill. Aili and her sister Trudi (later Tuomi), attended school in Burnaby. For nine years the Rintanens created a home for themselves in an area now called Crabtown, although no one living there called it that.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:39:00
Interviewee Name
Topalian, Aili Rintanen
Interview Location
Interviewee's residence
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track one of recording of interview with Aili Topalian

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Interview with Aili Topalian by Eric Damer October 11, 2012 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory420
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1945
Length
0:07:49
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Aili (Rintanen) Topalian's collection of photographs. Aili describes each photograph and tells stories of her childhood along the waterfront at Burrard Inlet; the homes of Crabtown were built on decks which were on top of pilings, that were sunk deep into t…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Aili (Rintanen) Topalian's collection of photographs. Aili describes each photograph and tells stories of her childhood along the waterfront at Burrard Inlet; the homes of Crabtown were built on decks which were on top of pilings, that were sunk deep into the sand.
Date Range
1920-1945
Photo Info
Aili Rintanen (later Topalian) holding cat, next to her sister who has a rooster in her arms, [1937]. Item no. 337-003.
Length
0:07:49
Geographic Access
Burrard Inlet
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 11, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Aili (Rintanen) Topalian conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 11, 2012. Major theme discussed: growing up in Crabtown.
Biographical Notes
Aili Rintanen (later Topalian) came to British Columbia in 1936 from a homestead near Burnt Lake, Alberta. After a few months in Vancouver and then a Burnaby apartment, the Rintanens moved to a house on the Burrard Inlet. The family lived over the water, in a house built on a deck, secured to the top of pilings that were sunk deep into the sand. Aili's mother Aune Rintanen found work at a fish and chip shop in downtown Vancouver and her father Gus Rintanen worked in a nearby mill. Aili and her sister Trudi (later Tuomi), attended school in Burnaby. For nine years the Rintanens created a home for themselves in an area now called Crabtown, although no one living there called it that.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:39:00
Interviewee Name
Topalian, Aili Rintanen
Interview Location
Interviewee's residence
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
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Track two of recording of interview with Aili Topalian

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Interview with Catherine Rees March 14, 1990 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory184
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1903-1928
Length
0:08:29
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Catherine Bertha "Cathy" Rees's schooling as well as memories of her first years of teaching.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Catherine Bertha "Cathy" Rees's schooling as well as memories of her first years of teaching.
Date Range
1903-1928
Photo Info
Burnaby South High School, [1930]. Item no. 280-008
Length
0:08:29
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Interviewer
Evans, Alf
Interview Date
March 14, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Catherine Bertha "Cathy" Rees by fellow Burnaby Retired Teacher's Association member Alf Evans, March 14, 1990. This interview was prepared for the Burnaby School History Committee of the Burnaby Retired Teacher's Association. Major themes discussed are: the Depression.
Biographical Notes
Catherine Bertha “Cathy” Rees was born in Greenwood, British Columbia on March 30, 1903. Her mother died when she was four years old and her younger brother Lloyd was only a few months old. Catherine’s family moved regularly because her dad was continually transferred. She attended a two room school in Greenwood until grade four, then to school in Kamloops until grade 8, graduating from Duke of Connaught High School in New Westminster in 1919. One of her brothers won a lacrosse championship while at Nelson Avenue School. Catherine started at the University of British Columbia in 1919 and went to Normal School in 1923 (she belonged to the first teacher-training class). Upon graduating, Catherine was offered a position at Revelstoke High School for Physics, French and Latin which she took for a brief period of time. She then taught for one year in Victoria, traveling from one school to the other in a one ton truck to teach languages. For the next two years, she worked at Cloverdale High School. By 1929 Catherine began working in Burnaby where her father and two brothers were living. She taught at Burnaby South for her entire career in Burnaby, from 1929 to 1964. Catherine taught French and Latin as well as physical education to the girls (in the basement with two other teachers) and lived at the corner of Nelson and Victory (she still lives there at the time of this interview).
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:37:02
Interviewee Name
Rees, Catherine "Cathy"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Retired Teachers subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
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Track one of interview with Catherine Rees

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Interview with Catherine Rees March 14, 1990 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory185
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1929
Length
0:10:12
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Catherine Bertha "Cathy" Rees's first year teaching at Burnaby South High School.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Catherine Bertha "Cathy" Rees's first year teaching at Burnaby South High School.
Date Range
1929
Photo Info
Burnaby South High School, [1930]. Item no. 280-008
Length
0:10:12
Names
Burnaby South High School
Geographic Access
Southoaks Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Interviewer
Evans, Alf
Interview Date
March 14, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Catherine Bertha "Cathy" Rees by fellow Burnaby Retired Teacher's Association member Alf Evans, March 14, 1990. This interview was prepared for the Burnaby School History Committee of the Burnaby Retired Teacher's Association. Major themes discussed are: the Depression.
Biographical Notes
Catherine Bertha “Cathy” Rees was born in Greenwood, British Columbia on March 30, 1903. Her mother died when she was four years old and her younger brother Lloyd was only a few months old. Catherine’s family moved regularly because her dad was continually transferred. She attended a two room school in Greenwood until grade four, then to school in Kamloops until grade 8, graduating from Duke of Connaught High School in New Westminster in 1919. One of her brothers won a lacrosse championship while at Nelson Avenue School. Catherine started at the University of British Columbia in 1919 and went to Normal School in 1923 (she belonged to the first teacher-training class). Upon graduating, Catherine was offered a position at Revelstoke High School for Physics, French and Latin which she took for a brief period of time. She then taught for one year in Victoria, traveling from one school to the other in a one ton truck to teach languages. For the next two years, she worked at Cloverdale High School. By 1929 Catherine began working in Burnaby where her father and two brothers were living. She taught at Burnaby South for her entire career in Burnaby, from 1929 to 1964. Catherine taught French and Latin as well as physical education to the girls (in the basement with two other teachers) and lived at the corner of Nelson and Victory (she still lives there at the time of this interview).
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:37:02
Interviewee Name
Rees, Catherine "Cathy"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Retired Teachers subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
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Track two of interview with Catherine Rees

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Interview with Catherine Rees March 14, 1990 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory186
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1929-1964
Length
0:08:19
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Catherine Bertha "Cathy" Rees's memories of the sports activities and other recreational activities that took place while teaching at Burnaby South High School.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Catherine Bertha "Cathy" Rees's memories of the sports activities and other recreational activities that took place while teaching at Burnaby South High School.
Date Range
1929-1964
Photo Info
Burnaby South High School, [1930]. Item no. 280-008
Length
0:08:19
Names
Burnaby South High School
Subjects
Recreational Activities
Geographic Access
Southoaks Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Interviewer
Evans, Alf
Interview Date
March 14, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Catherine Bertha "Cathy" Rees by fellow Burnaby Retired Teacher's Association member Alf Evans, March 14, 1990. This interview was prepared for the Burnaby School History Committee of the Burnaby Retired Teacher's Association. Major themes discussed are: the Depression.
Biographical Notes
Catherine Bertha “Cathy” Rees was born in Greenwood, British Columbia on March 30, 1903. Her mother died when she was four years old and her younger brother Lloyd was only a few months old. Catherine’s family moved regularly because her dad was continually transferred. She attended a two room school in Greenwood until grade four, then to school in Kamloops until grade 8, graduating from Duke of Connaught High School in New Westminster in 1919. One of her brothers won a lacrosse championship while at Nelson Avenue School. Catherine started at the University of British Columbia in 1919 and went to Normal School in 1923 (she belonged to the first teacher-training class). Upon graduating, Catherine was offered a position at Revelstoke High School for Physics, French and Latin which she took for a brief period of time. She then taught for one year in Victoria, traveling from one school to the other in a one ton truck to teach languages. For the next two years, she worked at Cloverdale High School. By 1929 Catherine began working in Burnaby where her father and two brothers were living. She taught at Burnaby South for her entire career in Burnaby, from 1929 to 1964. Catherine taught French and Latin as well as physical education to the girls (in the basement with two other teachers) and lived at the corner of Nelson and Victory (she still lives there at the time of this interview).
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:37:02
Interviewee Name
Rees, Catherine "Cathy"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Retired Teachers subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
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