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Dan Johnston

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79051
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 7, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Councillor Dan Johnston standing outside city hall and holding up three new publications produced by city hall. The publications are: a guide for disabled people, a funding resource guide for community groups and a citizens' guide to the city hall bureaucracy.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 7, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0247
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Councillor Dan Johnston standing outside city hall and holding up three new publications produced by city hall. The publications are: a guide for disabled people, a funding resource guide for community groups and a citizens' guide to the city hall bureaucracy.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Johnston, Dan
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Crop / Bartel Bby 861 / Bby 14 85%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Danish Lutheran Church

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36620
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 16, 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark attending services at the Danish Lutheran Church in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 16, 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Gavel Historical Society subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
311-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark attending services at the Danish Lutheran Church in Burnaby.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Buildings - Religious - Churches
Names
Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Vancouver
Margrethe II Queen of Denmark, 1940-
Henrik, Prince, consort of Margarethe II, Queen of Denmark, 1934-
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Harrison, Jim
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kincaid Street
Street Address
6010 Kincaid Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Queen Margrethe II

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 16, 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II of Denmark holding two bouquets of flowers in her hands. Her Royal Highness is on a visit to the Dania Home, the "Modern Danish Rest Home" in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 16, 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Gavel Historical Society subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
311-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II of Denmark holding two bouquets of flowers in her hands. Her Royal Highness is on a visit to the Dania Home, the "Modern Danish Rest Home" in Burnaby.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Events - Royal Visits
Names
Margrethe II Queen of Denmark, 1940-
Dania Home
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Harrison, Jim
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Norland Avenue
Street Address
4279 Norland Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Queen Margrethe II visiting Dania Home

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 16, 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II of Denmark recieving a bouquet of flowers from a young girl. Her Royal Highness is on a visit to the Dania Home, the "Modern Danish Rest Home" in Burnaby with her husband Prince Henrik (pictured on the far left).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 16, 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Gavel Historical Society subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
311-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II of Denmark recieving a bouquet of flowers from a young girl. Her Royal Highness is on a visit to the Dania Home, the "Modern Danish Rest Home" in Burnaby with her husband Prince Henrik (pictured on the far left).
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Events - Royal Visits
Names
Margrethe II Queen of Denmark, 1940-
Henrik, Prince, consort of Margarethe II, Queen of Denmark, 1934-
Dania Home
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Harrison, Jim
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Norland Avenue
Street Address
4279 Norland Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Interview with Alekxos Sarter by Kathy Bossort October 16, 2015 - Track 1

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1980-2015
Length
0:12:40
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Alekxos Sarter’s overview of her education and her career with City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services beginning in 1986. She tells a delightful story about Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the opening ceremony of the Variety Playground in …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Alekxos Sarter’s overview of her education and her career with City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services beginning in 1986. She tells a delightful story about Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the opening ceremony of the Variety Playground in Central Park.
Date Range
1980-2015
Length
0:12:40
Names
City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Central Park
Subjects
Education
Occupations
Events - Royal Visits
Interviewer
Bossort, Kathy
Interview Date
October 16, 2015
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Alekxos Sarter conducted by Kathy Bossort. Alekxos Sarter was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about the history of setting aside parkland on Burnaby Mountain from Alekxos Sarter’s perspective and experience as employee in the City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. The interview provides an excellent explanation of the history and function of kinds of park dedications used by the City of Burnaby; an overview of issues around including the Trans Mountain tank farm in the conservation area; and the background to the land use and ownership disagreement between the City of Burnaby and Simon Fraser University, its resolution, and the subsequent development of SFU’s UniverCity. Alekxos Sarter talks about Richard Bolton, Burnaby’s Acting-Commissioner who was responsible for dedicating the first park on Burnaby Mountain in 1942, and the creation of a park named after him in UniverCity.
Biographical Notes
Alekxos Sarter was born in Vancouver in 1961, to Daine and Kasandra Sarter. She grew up in North Vancouver and since 1994 has lived on a sailboat in False Creek. After attending UBC where she studied landscape architecture, she was hired by the City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services in 1986. Working first in parks design, Alekxos quickly moved into parks planning, her preferred career. As Research Officer she covers research, planning, public consultation, parks and facility inventory, parkland acquisition, among other duties.
Total Tracks
9
Total Length
2:20:47
Interviewee Name
Sarter, Alekxos T.
Interview Location
City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services meeting room
Interviewer Bio
Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with Alekxos Sarter

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Interview with Rick Sporns by Kathy Bossort October 30, 2015 - Track 1

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1980-2015
Length
0:06:29
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Rick Sporn’s thirty year career with the City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, his education, and what has kept him interested in his work. Rick Sporns is currently Assistant Manager of Parks Design.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Rick Sporn’s thirty year career with the City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, his education, and what has kept him interested in his work. Rick Sporns is currently Assistant Manager of Parks Design.
Date Range
1980-2015
Length
0:06:29
Names
City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Central Park
Subjects
Education
Occupations
Events - Royal Visits
Interviewer
Bossort, Kathy
Interview Date
October 30, 2015
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Rick Sporns conducted by Kathy Bossort. Rick Sporns was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Rick Sporn’s description of the history and design of Burnaby Mountain Centennial Rose Garden and the significance of the Centennial Pavilion area in the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area. Rick Sporns also talks about his career with the City of Burnaby’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, management of Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, and the value of natural areas to Burnaby.
Biographical Notes
Richard Sporns was born in 1957 in Daly Municipality, Manitoba, to Ulrich and Charlotte Sporns. The family moved to the Burquitlam Area of Burnaby in about 1965. Rick Sporns obtained his BSc degree in biology at SFU and a degree in landscape architecture at UBC. In 1985 he began his career in the City of Burnaby’s Park, Recreation and Cultural Services department where he currently is Assistant Manager - Parks Design. Rick was responsible for designing Burnaby Mountain Centennial Rose Garden, a legacy project proposed by Mark Stockdale to commemorate Burnaby’s 1992 Centennial. The rose garden opened to the public July 18, 1992.
Total Tracks
6
Total Length
1:01:40
Interviewee Name
Sporns, Richard "Rick"
Interview Location
City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services meeting room
Interviewer Bio
Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with Rick Sporns

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Queen Margrethe II

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 16, 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II of Denmark looking over her shoulder, smiling. Her Royal Highness is on a visit to the Dania Home, the "Modern Danish Rest Home" in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 16, 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Gavel Historical Society subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
311-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II of Denmark looking over her shoulder, smiling. Her Royal Highness is on a visit to the Dania Home, the "Modern Danish Rest Home" in Burnaby.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Names
Margrethe II Queen of Denmark, 1940-
Dania Home
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Harrison, Jim
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Norland Avenue
Street Address
4279 Norland Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Carousel Opening

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 27, 1993
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
17 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of the Burnaby Centennial Park Carousel grand opening on March 27, 1993 at the Burnaby Village Museum. Individuals depicted riding the carousel include City Councillor Derek Corrigan, City Manager Bob Moncur, and City staff member Denis Nokony.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 27, 1993
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
17 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-030
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of the Burnaby Centennial Park Carousel grand opening on March 27, 1993 at the Burnaby Village Museum. Individuals depicted riding the carousel include City Councillor Derek Corrigan, City Manager Bob Moncur, and City staff member Denis Nokony.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Recreational Devices - Carousels
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from label on slide sleeve
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Burnaby Village Museum Fall Fair

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Fall Fair at the Burnaby Village Museum. Photographs depict square dancers performing in front of the Museum's church; Amanda King in period costume and seated beneath a parasol; and a young child viewing two chicks in the petting zoo.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3339
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Fall Fair at the Burnaby Village Museum. Photographs depict square dancers performing in front of the Museum's church; Amanda King in period costume and seated beneath a parasol; and a young child viewing two chicks in the petting zoo.
Subjects
Events - Festivals
Exhibitions - Fairs
Exhibitions - Burnaby Village Museum
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Performances
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-3339-1: "Square Dancers perform on main street at Bby Village Museum's Fall Fair on the weekend"
Caption from metadata for 535-3339-2: "Bby Village Volunteer Amanda King watches over the petting zoo in the afternoon sun."
Caption from metadata for 535-3339-3: "Talia Tvergyak gets up close and personal with some baby chicks at the petting zoo in Burnaby Village Museum."
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Victoria Day at Burnaby Village Museum

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98118
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Victoria Day celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum. Photographs depict staff serving a Union Jack cake; children dancing with a maypole; and a Morris dancing performance.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3197
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Victoria Day celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum. Photographs depict staff serving a Union Jack cake; children dancing with a maypole; and a Morris dancing performance.
Subjects
Holidays
Events
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Performances
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Collected by editorial for use in a May 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Watershed Pledge Program

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98317
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of an event for the Watershed Pledge Program. Photographs depict Joan Sawicki speaking at a podium in front of copies of the pledge on stands, and Sawicki, Svend Robinson, Dan Johnston, and other unidentified people viewing the pledges and greeting each other.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3341
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of an event for the Watershed Pledge Program. Photographs depict Joan Sawicki speaking at a podium in front of copies of the pledge on stands, and Sawicki, Svend Robinson, Dan Johnston, and other unidentified people viewing the pledges and greeting each other.
Subjects
Events
Environmental Issues
Officials - Aldermen and Councillors
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Sawicki, Joan
Robinson, Svend
Johnston, Dan
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Burnaby Art Gallery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98345
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sarah Dobbs, of the Burnaby Art Gallery, seated in one of the galleries at the Burnaby Art Gallery's location in Ceperley House.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3355
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sarah Dobbs, of the Burnaby Art Gallery, seated in one of the galleries at the Burnaby Art Gallery's location in Ceperley House.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries
Buildings - Heritage
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Burnaby Art Gallery
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in an October 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6344 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Interview with Allan Nixon by Rod Fowler February 21, 1990 - Track 7

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory470
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1936-1990
Length
00:04:34
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Al Nixon describing the importance of good record keeping, using an example of an 1936 fire record used in a civic law suit. He expressed concerned about the lack of museum and archives facilities in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Al Nixon describing the importance of good record keeping, using an example of an 1936 fire record used in a civic law suit. He expressed concerned about the lack of museum and archives facilities in Burnaby.
Date Range
1936-1990
Length
00:04:34
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Archives
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
February 21, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Al Nixon, conducted by Rod Fowler. Al Nixon was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about the history and operations of the Burnaby Fire Department from its beginning in 1911 to 1990, and Al Nixon’s stories about the various ways photographs, records and artifacts about the department were collected and saved. The interview takes place while looking at photographs, but the information is clear nonetheless (His photographs have been deposited in the Burnaby Archives). Al Nixon also talks about his father's career as a firefighter, and about his Douglas grandparents and their home “The Gables” [Seven Gables] and neighbourhood in Burquitlam. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Al Nixon was born in New Westminster Feb. 8, 1936, the son of Provincial Fire Marshal Basil Nixon (1904-1975) and Agnes Douglas (1909-?). His mother’s family immigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1922 and lived in a large ca. 1900 home in Burquitlam at 9957 Sullivan Road called “Seven Gables” (recently demolished). His grandfather Thomas Douglas, a Coquitlam Councillor and Socialist, was murdered in 1934 in his North Road service station. Al Nixon began his career as a firefighter with the Burnaby Fire Department in 1957, eventually becoming Deputy Fire Chief Operations in 1987 and Fire Chief in 1991, before retiring in 1993. In the mid 1980's Al Nixon became interested in the department’s history after finding a photograph scrapbook at one of the firehalls. It was in very bad condition but he recognized its value and began a project to collect and save photographs, artifacts and stories about the Burnaby Fire Department, a 6 month project that turned into years. The photographs and information gathered by Al Nixon became part of Douglas Penn’s book “Follow that Fire: the history of the Burnaby Fire Department”.
Total Tracks
8
Total Length
0:43:35
Interviewee Name
Nixon, Al
Interviewer Bio
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
Audio Tracks
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Dignitaries at opening ceremonies for carousel

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Mar. 1993
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col.negative ; 5.6 x 4.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of group of dignitaries standing on stage during the opening ceremonies for the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion at the Burnaby Village Museum. Officials on stage are identified from left to right as; NDP Member of Legislat…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel series
Subseries
Carousel photographs subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col.negative ; 5.6 x 4.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of group of dignitaries standing on stage during the opening ceremonies for the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion at the Burnaby Village Museum. Officials on stage are identified from left to right as; NDP Member of Legislative Assembly Joan Sawicki; British Columbia Member of Parliament Svend Robinson; Parks and Recreation Commissioner Dan Johnston; Red Robinson and Burnaby Mayor William J. Copeland.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Red
Sawicki, Joan
Robinson, Svend
Johnston, Dan
Copeland, William J.
Accession Code
BV022.2.110
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
27 Mar. 1993
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
1200
Scan Date
2022-02-16
Photographer
Kallberg, Kent
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Negative number 11 of Roll #1
Sticker on verso of accompanying contact sheet reads: "Kallberg / Kent Kallberg Studios Ltd. / Studio & Commercial Photography / 1138 Homer Street, Vancouver / Canada V6B 2X6 / Studio (604) 689-5115 / Fax: (604) 685-6886 / FILE: BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM / EVENT CAROUSEL OPENING / DATE: SAT 27th MAR 1993 / ROLL # 1"
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Grand Opening ribbon cutting at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78706
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 22, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the grand opening of Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with Mayor Bill Copeland cutting the ribbon accompanied by Jack and Doris Shadbolt and Councillors Doug Drummond and Derek Corrigan.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 22, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0067
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of the grand opening of Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with Mayor Bill Copeland cutting the ribbon accompanied by Jack and Doris Shadbolt and Councillors Doug Drummond and Derek Corrigan.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Names
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Copeland, William J.
Corrigan, Derek
Drummond, Douglas P. "Doug"
Shadbolt, Jack
Shadbolt, Doris
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Langdeau, Brian
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby 89% B2 / A 3229 - Bby - Brian"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Joan Sawicki speaking from podium during opening ceremonies for carousel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18294
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Mar. 1993
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col.negative ; 5.6 x 4.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of NDP Member of Legislative Assembly Joan Sawicki delivering a speech from the podium during the opening ceremonies for the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel series
Subseries
Carousel photographs subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col.negative ; 5.6 x 4.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of NDP Member of Legislative Assembly Joan Sawicki delivering a speech from the podium during the opening ceremonies for the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Sawicki, Joan
Accession Code
BV022.2.148
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
27 Mar. 1993
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
1200
Scan Date
2022-02-17
Photographer
Kallberg, Kent
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Negative number 25
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Sod turning ceremony for carousel building

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18242
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[April 1992]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 17 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of "Friends of the Carousel" Chairman Don Wrigley, Burnaby Mayor William J. "Bill" Copeland and other dignitaries gathered together at the sod turning ceremony for the carousel building at Burnaby Village Museum. Dignitaries are identified as; Burnaby Mayor William J. Copeland (third fro…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel series
Subseries
Carousel photographs subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 17 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of "Friends of the Carousel" Chairman Don Wrigley, Burnaby Mayor William J. "Bill" Copeland and other dignitaries gathered together at the sod turning ceremony for the carousel building at Burnaby Village Museum. Dignitaries are identified as; Burnaby Mayor William J. Copeland (third from left), "Friends of the Carousel" Chairman Don Wrigley (fourth from left), Burnaby-Douglas Member of Parliament (MP) Svend Robinson (second from right) and Burnaby-Willingdon Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Joan Sawicki (far right). The building opened in March 1993 and was named the "Friends of the Carousel" Chairman Don Wrigley Pavilion.
Subjects
Events
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Copeland, William J.
Wrigley, Donald "Don"
Sawicki, Joan
Robinson, Svend
Accession Code
BV022.2.97
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[April 1992]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-02-15
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Svend Robinson speaking at opening ceremonies for carousel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18258
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Mar. 1993
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col.negative ; 5.6 x 4.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Member of Parliament Svend Robinson speaking from a podium during the opening ceremonies for the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel series
Subseries
Carousel photographs subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col.negative ; 5.6 x 4.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Member of Parliament Svend Robinson speaking from a podium during the opening ceremonies for the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
Accession Code
BV022.2.115
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
27 Mar. 1993
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
1200
Scan Date
2022-02-16
Photographer
Kallberg, Kent
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Negative number 17-18 of Roll #1
Sticker on verso of accompanying contact sheet reads: "Kallberg / Kent Kallberg Studios Ltd. / Studio & Commercial Photography / 1138 Homer Street, Vancouver / Canada V6B 2X6 / Studio (604) 689-5115 / Fax: (604) 685-6886 / FILE: BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM / EVENT CAROUSEL OPENING / DATE: SAT 27th MAR 1993 / ROLL # 1"
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Mayor Bill Copeland

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97391
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
17 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
17 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2766
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992; opening a new housing co-op on Bellwood Avenue; unveiling a plaque for Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles in Deer Lake Park; and cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Station Square Save-On-Foods and the aftermath of the roof collapse.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Government - Local Government
Events
Events - Openings
Names
Copeland, William J.
Brassington, Wayne
Harcourt, Mike
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-1: "Bill Copeland and former Burnaby fire chief Wayne Brassington are "arrested" at City Hall to raise money for the Cancer Society, in 1996."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-2: "Bill Copeland is presented with a "birthday cake" celebrating Burnaby's centennial, in 1992, by Rose Vaughan, 101."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-3: "Bill Copeland tries out the computer touch screen at the grand opening of the newly refurbished CW Parker Carousel, at Burnaby Village Museum in April, 1995."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-4: "Bill Copeland is presented with Burnaby's new city seal by former premier, Mike Harcourt, part of the city's centennial celebration, in 1992."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-6: "Mayor Bill and the late Rudy Spence toast Ellen Betts at a diner honoring her longtime volunteer service with the Burnaby Arts Council, in 1995."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-7: "Copeland is congratulated on his re-election as Mayor, in 1993."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-8: "Mayor Bill laces up to promote a fitness challenge at Burnaby City Hall, in 1994."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-9: "Mayor Bill helps work the phones to promote a Chamber of Commerce membership drive, in 1993."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-10: "Mayor Bill helps unveil a plaque honoring doctors Blythe and Violet Eagles, at Deer Lake Park, in 1994."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-11: "Mayor Bill opens a new housing co-op on Bellwood Ave., with help from Hedy Fry and former MLA, Barry Gray."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-12: "Mayor Bill Copeland briefs the media after the Save-On Foods collapse at Station Square."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-13: "Mayor Bill Copeland, Jim Pattison, and other local dignitaries, are all smiles at the official opening of the new Save-On Foods at Station Square. But shortly after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the new store's roof collapsed."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-15: "Mayor Bill tries out a vegetarian plate at the City Hall cafeteria, in 1996."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-16: "Bill Copeland celebrates his victory in a water pistol "showdown" against rival mayor, the late Len Trabouley, from Port Coquitlam, in 1992."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-17: "Even after he was confined to a wheelchair, following his illness, Bill Copeland continued to attend various city functions."
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Interview with Sev Morin by Rod Fowler April 4, 1990 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory538
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1950-1990
Length
00:06:16
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Sev Morin’s description of Burnaby’s growth and business development along Kingsway and Hastings, the Lake City Industrial Park, and the purchase of property in 1958 for the Heritage Park and Art Gallery.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Sev Morin’s description of Burnaby’s growth and business development along Kingsway and Hastings, the Lake City Industrial Park, and the purchase of property in 1958 for the Heritage Park and Art Gallery.
Date Range
1950-1990
Photo Info
Sev Morin (left) of Severin's in Burnaby (formerly the Gai Paree) hosting a gala New Year's celebration, 1979. Item no. 480-712
Length
00:06:16
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Civic
Buildings - Industrial
Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Lake City Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
April 4, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Severin "Sev" Morin, conducted by Rod Fowler. Sev Morin was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about Sev Morin’s banquet hall, restaurant and night club business on Kingsway, originally named the “Gai Paree Supper Club” (1947-1976) and later “Severin’s” (1976-1985) and “Diego’s” (1985-1994), its function as a Burnaby landmark, and the entertainment and political people he met through his business. He also describes his many volunteer activities in Burnaby, including member of the SFU Senate, Rotary Club, Variety Club and Telethon, fund raising for Burnaby Hospital, and tourism related groups, and his political work for the federal Liberal party. He talks about his parents’ origins, the lives of his brothers Rudy and Rene, and the family’s involvement in establishing the “Gai Paree”. He also shares his views about the business and cultural development of Burnaby. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Severin “Sev” Rene Morin was born September 21, 1927, in Bonneville, Alberta, to Rene Pierre Morin (1878-1963) and Anne Marie (nee Lachiver) Morin (1886-1956). Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Morin and their son Rene Francois (1905-1954) immigrated to Edmonton, Alberta, from France in 1913, where Rene Pierre Morin worked for the C.N.R. and a second son Adolphe “Rudy” Ferdinand (1922-1969) was born, followed by their third son Severin. In 1943, after R.P. Morin retired, the family moved to Burnaby to a house on Sperling Avenue. Sometime earlier the two older Morin brothers found work in Trail at the smelter and developed musical careers. In 1946/47 the Morin family purchased property on Kingsway and built a banquet hall, the “Gai Paree Supper Club”. Sev and Rudy Morin managed the club and Rene F. Morin moved to Burnaby to join them with his band. The supper club, with its live music and dance floor, became a popular meeting place and wedding venue, eventually expanding into a restaurant and nightclub in the 1970s. The “Gai Paree” was renamed “Severin’s” in 1976 and “Diego’s” in 1985, closing finally in 1994. Sev Morin’s business life included three record stores which he owned with his friend Jack Cullen. Through these businesses Sev Morin was well known in the entertainment and hospitality industry. He and his restaurant also hosted political and social events that made the restaurant a community landmark. Sev Morin contributed many volunteer hours to community and charitable organizations, including an appointment to the SFU Senate, fundraising for the Burnaby Hospital, Director of the Variety Club and Rotary Club, and consultant for a variety of tourism related ventures. He also was active in the federal Liberal Party. Sev Morin and his wife Pauline married in 1950 and had three children. Sev Morin died at age 86 on March 28, 2014.
Total Tracks
10
Total Length
00:56:44
Interviewee Name
Morin, Severin "Sev"
Interviewer Bio
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
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