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Interview with Warren McWilliams - Track 2

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1930
Length
0:05:46
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Warren McWilliam's memories of his grandparent's home, Elworth and his grandfather Edwin W. Bateman.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Warren McWilliam's memories of his grandparent's home, Elworth and his grandfather Edwin W. Bateman.
Date Range
1920-1930
Photo Info
Warren McWilliams in E. W. Bateman's McLaughlin-Buick, 1919. Item no. BV994.22.4
Length
0:05:46
Names
Bateman, Edwin W.
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Warren McWilliams. Major themes discussed are: Elworth and his grandparents, Edwin and Mary (Dale) Bateman.
Biographical Notes
When Warren McWilliam's grandfather, Edwin Bateman was twenty-one he immigrated to Manitoba, Canada where he met Catherine “Cassie” Dale. They were married in 1886 and had seven children, the eldest Edna Caroline Annie (Corner) born in 1889, George, Mamie Dale (McWilliams) born in Portage La Prairie in 1892, Marianne May “May” Bateman born in Hartney, Manitoba in 1894, Jessie (Fox Kemp), Carey, and the youngest Warren Stafford born in 1901. Cassie died in Portage La Prairie in 1909. Edwin was transferred to Vancouver by the CPR where he married Cassie’s younger sister Mary Dale and moved his six children to Vancouver. In 1920 Edwin Bateman moved his wife and youngest daughter May to Deer Lake and commissioned 'Elworth' house, designed by English-born and trained architect Enoch Evans. The house was completed by contractor William Dodson in 1922 and located at the site of what would become Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue. Mamie Bateman married George Lloyd McWilliams May 19, 1915 and had one child, Warren McWilliams. When Warren was very young, the McWilliams family moved into a small house just across Douglas Road from the Bateman’s and Mamie and Warren were daily visitors to Elworth house for ten years. Warren McWilliams attended Douglas Road School and spent a lot of time at Deer Lake swimming and skating. E.W. Bateman died in 1957 at the age of ninety-nine. George Lloyd McWilliams died June 30, 1961 at the age of seventy-four, his wife Mamie Dale (Bateman) McWilliams died June 1, 1979 at the age of eight-seven.
Total Tracks
2
Total Length
0:14:18
Interviewee Name
McWilliams, Warren
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Track two of interview with Warren McWilliams

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John Charles Goodridge holding grandchild

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20278
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1925 and 1935]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 12.5 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Charles Bertram Goodridge holding his grandchild outside the Goodridge grocery store on Hastings Street in Burnaby. Canada Post mail boxes are visible behind them. One of the mail boxes is mounted on the door of the building and the other is free standing.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 12.5 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Charles Bertram Goodridge holding his grandchild outside the Goodridge grocery store on Hastings Street in Burnaby. Canada Post mail boxes are visible behind them. One of the mail boxes is mounted on the door of the building and the other is free standing.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Buildings - Public - Post Offices
Persons - Children
Names
Goodridge, John Charles Bertram
Accession Code
BV023.15.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1925 and 1935]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
3200
Scan Date
2023-09-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w contact sheet accompanying
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Land Registry document re title no. 4130 K

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a document from the Government of British Columbia Land Registry Office re indefeasible title no. 4130 K signed by Arthur G. Smith, District Registrar of Titles.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Series
Love and Leonard land records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a document from the Government of British Columbia Land Registry Office re indefeasible title no. 4130 K signed by Arthur G. Smith, District Registrar of Titles.
Accession Code
BV992.26.23
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[192-]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Document, buff paper with blue letterhead and blue carbon typing; B.C. coat of arms at top with motto; "THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA", then headed "LAND REGISTRY OFFICE, Vancouver, B.C."; "Sir: I have the honour to enclose herewith Certificate of Indefeasible Title No.", and dotted line with "4130 K" in black ink; "Under the Act, all original documents, including your deed, must remain on deposit in this office when registered. Your attention is called to the fact that the enclosed is a valuable document and that you cannot deal with your property without its production. If you desire and return the Certificate it will be kept in this office for you free of charge. Kindly acknowledge receipt. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, "ARTHUR G. SMITH, District Registrar of titles, per" and dotted line with illegible black ink initials; "Registered mail."; at bottom, "Received Certificate of Title No." "4130K" "this", blank line, "day of", blank line, ", 192--"; at bottom, "(Signed)", blank line; at bottom left, "1M-1224-8313"; watermark "PROGRESS BOND" "MADE IN CANADA"
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Lord Willingdon's visit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36499
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lord Willingdon, the Governor General of Canada shaking hands with a soldier on the steps of the Burnaby Municipal Hall as many spectators look on. A large sign above the steps to the Hall reads: "WELCOME TO BURNABY LORD WILLINGDON".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
281-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1992-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lord Willingdon, the Governor General of Canada shaking hands with a soldier on the steps of the Burnaby Municipal Hall as many spectators look on. A large sign above the steps to the Hall reads: "WELCOME TO BURNABY LORD WILLINGDON".
Subjects
Officials - Governor Generals
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Willingdon, Lord (1866-1941)
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Lucy Goodridge with grandson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20281
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1925 and 1935]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lucy Elston Goodridge holding her grandchild outside the Goodridge grocery store located at 4835 Hastings Street in Burnaby. Canada Post mail boxes are visible behind them. One of the mail boxes is mounted on the door of the building and the other is free standing.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 10 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lucy Elston Goodridge holding her grandchild outside the Goodridge grocery store located at 4835 Hastings Street in Burnaby. Canada Post mail boxes are visible behind them. One of the mail boxes is mounted on the door of the building and the other is free standing.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Persons - Children
Buildings - Public - Post Offices
Names
Goodridge, Lucy Elston
Accession Code
BV023.15.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1925 and 1935]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
3200
Scan Date
2023-09-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w contact sheet accompanying
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Mabel Hawkshaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35653
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928 (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 Mabel Edith Honor McClean Hawkshaw, editor and publisher of the weekly newspaper, the Burnaby Post, during the 1920s and 1930s. She was also the first woman bank teller in Canada and active in other community and professional fields. She was 42 years old when this picture was taken.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928 (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.
204-511
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mabel Edith Honor McClean Hawkshaw, editor and publisher of the weekly newspaper, the Burnaby Post, during the 1920s and 1930s. She was also the first woman bank teller in Canada and active in other community and professional fields. She was 42 years old when this picture was taken.
Subjects
Industries - Publishing
Names
Hawkshaw, Mabel Edith Honor McClean
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Man walking by a vegetable garden at the W. A. Mawhinney house.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5192
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1915-1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w ; copy scan ; 5.5 cm x 8 cm.
Scope and Content
View of a vegetable garden in the foreground. A man in overalls is carrying a gardening tool over his shoulder. Partial view of the W. A. Mawhinney house at the corner of Canada Way and Pitts Street on the right and in the background, lies Burnaby Lake.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w ; copy scan ; 5.5 cm x 8 cm.
Scope and Content
View of a vegetable garden in the foreground. A man in overalls is carrying a gardening tool over his shoulder. Partial view of the W. A. Mawhinney house at the corner of Canada Way and Pitts Street on the right and in the background, lies Burnaby Lake.
History
This home was built by Captain William J. Eyres. In 1912, it was reported in The British Columbian: “Captain Eyres of Seattle is remodelling the front of his house on Douglas Road and otherwise improving it.” The house was later sold to William A. Mawhinney, who subsequently built houses at 6011 Buckingham Avenue and 7616 Burris Avenue.
Other Title Information
title based on content of photograph
Accession Code
BV016.48.65
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1915-1930
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Apr-18
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Mary Buxton

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64640
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920]
Collection/Fonds
Buxton Family collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of Mary Isabel Buxton, the daughter of Burnaby pioneers George and Mary Buxton. George Searby Buxton was born in England and was a carpenter by trade. He and his wife Mary Isabel (nee Nattriss) moved to Canada between 1911 and 1913 and had five children: Clara Violet (191…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920]
Collection/Fonds
Buxton Family collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
513-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2010-05
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of Mary Isabel Buxton, the daughter of Burnaby pioneers George and Mary Buxton. George Searby Buxton was born in England and was a carpenter by trade. He and his wife Mary Isabel (nee Nattriss) moved to Canada between 1911 and 1913 and had five children: Clara Violet (1910-1913), Mary (1900-?), Alice Clarissa (Clissie) (1902-?), Bernard (1897-1972) and Leopold (1893-1951). The Buxton house remains a heritage landmark in Burnaby to this day.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
Names
Buxton, Mary Isabel
Media Type
Photograph
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North Pacific Lumber Co. Barnet, B.C.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription72549
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1929]
Collection/Fonds
Alan Fish fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the North Pacific Lumber Company mill at Barnet Village in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1929]
Collection/Fonds
Alan Fish fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
539-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the North Pacific Lumber Company mill at Barnet Village in Burnaby.
Subjects
Industries - Forestry
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Industries - Logging/lumber
Names
Barnet Mill
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Timms Photographic Co.
Notes
Title on recto of photograph in red reads: "438. North Pacific Lumber Co. Barnet, B.C."
Stamped in red on verso: "Timms Photographic Co., Vancouver, Canada."
Stamped in black on verso of photograph: "Post Card / Correspondence / Name and Address / Place Postage Stamp Here"
Note in pen on verso of photograph reads: "Alan Fish / 604 733 0459"
Geographic Access
Barnet Village
Texaco Drive
Street Address
8059 Texaco Drive
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Outside view of the W. A. Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5191
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1915-1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w ; copy scan ; 5.5 cm x 8 cm.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the W. A. Mawhinney house at the corner of Canada Way and Pitts Street. A woman dressed in a white dress and a hat stands at the bottom of the stairs. The home has dark wooden shingles on the top half of the home and the bottom floor is painted white. There is a driveway beside the ho…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w ; copy scan ; 5.5 cm x 8 cm.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the W. A. Mawhinney house at the corner of Canada Way and Pitts Street. A woman dressed in a white dress and a hat stands at the bottom of the stairs. The home has dark wooden shingles on the top half of the home and the bottom floor is painted white. There is a driveway beside the home.
History
This home was built by Captain William J. Eyres. In 1912, it was reported in The British Columbian: “Captain Eyres of Seattle is remodelling the front of his house on Douglas Road and otherwise improving it.” The house was later sold to William A. Mawhinney, who subsequently built houses at 6011 Buckingham Avenue and 7616 Burris Avenue.
Other Title Information
title based on content of photograph
Accession Code
BV016.48.64
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1915-1930
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Apr-18
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Portait of Chan Kow Hong’s Grandmother

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1900 and 1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Portrait of Chan Kow Hong’s grandmother, photographed in China. She is seated in a chair, wearing all black.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Portrait of Chan Kow Hong’s grandmother, photographed in China. She is seated in a chair, wearing all black.
History
The Hong family run Hop-On Farm on Marine Drive in Burnaby. Many Hong family members worked on the farm including parents Sui Ha Hong and Chan Kow Hong, grandfather Gay Tim Hong, and uncles. The Hong family's great-grandfather was Sui Wing Hong The Hong family had seven children, oldest to youngest: Pauline, Josephine, Catherine, Norine, Gary, Darlene, and Marlene. This photo of Chan Kow Hong's Grandmother was taken when she was 99 years old. It was the last photo of her that was sent to her family in Canada. She longed for her sons to return home to China one day.
Names
Hop On Farms
Hong, Chan Kow
Accession Code
BV019.10.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1900 and 1920]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
08-Feb-2019
Scale
96
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Receipt for four certificates of birth re Love

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18795
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 Jun. 1928
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Government of British Columbia receipt No. 84250 D dated June 5, 1928, received from J.D. Kennedy for fees for four certificates of birth re Love.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Series
Love family vital events and correspondence series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Government of British Columbia receipt No. 84250 D dated June 5, 1928, received from J.D. Kennedy for fees for four certificates of birth re Love.
Accession Code
BV992.26.15
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
5 Jun. 1928
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Receipt, cream-coloured paper with black print; "GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA" "No. 84250 D" "GENERAL RECEIPTS" "June 5, 1928"; dotted lines are filled in with handwriting, in pencil; "RECEIVED FROM" "J.D. Kennedy" "THE SUM OF" "Two" "DOLLARS" "BEING" "Fees for 4 Certs Births Re Love" "H23H-5-6-7"; box at lower left, "$2"; at right, "SIGNATURE", and signature of "K.E. Brown", "OFFICE" "BD&M"; watermark "NT ROYAL BOND" "DE IN CANADA", shield
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Recording of John Burton - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory209
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1929
Length
0:07:53
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of early newspapers including their advertising and reporting practices.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of early newspapers including their advertising and reporting practices.
Date Range
1920-1929
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:07:53
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Scope and Content
Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:46:18
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Recording of John Burton - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory210
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1937
Length
0:09:26
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of national advertising in early weekly newspapers, with mentions of the Burnaby Post and the Burnaby Broadcast. He also describes the flatbed cylinder press and relates a story of a group of handpress workers who demolish a flatbe…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of national advertising in early weekly newspapers, with mentions of the Burnaby Post and the Burnaby Broadcast. He also describes the flatbed cylinder press and relates a story of a group of handpress workers who demolish a flatbed cylinder press in order to save their jobs.
Date Range
1920-1937
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:26
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Printing Tools and Equipment
Scope and Content
Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:46:18
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Recording of John Burton - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory211
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1959
Length
0:09:54
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of how various presses work, and their use by daily and weekly papers. He describes a press shop, most likely at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of how various presses work, and their use by daily and weekly papers. He describes a press shop, most likely at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Date Range
1920-1959
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:54
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Printing Tools and Equipment
Scope and Content
Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:46:18
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Audio Tracks
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Recording of John Burton - Track 4

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory212
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1885-1959
Length
0:09:56
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the Linotype machine and how it functions.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the Linotype machine and how it functions.
Date Range
1885-1959
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:56
Subjects
Printing Tools and Equipment
Scope and Content
Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:46:18
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Recording of John Burton - Track 5

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory213
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1850-1950
Length
0:09:14
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the galley press and the proofing process. He also discusses job printing (now referred to as commercial printing).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the galley press and the proofing process. He also discusses job printing (now referred to as commercial printing).
Date Range
1850-1950
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:14
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Printing Tools and Equipment
Scope and Content
Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:46:18
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Side view of the W. A. Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5193
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1915-1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w ; copy scan ; 5 cm x 7 cm.
Scope and Content
Side view of the W. A. Mawhinney house at the corner of Canada Way and Pitts Street. There is a woman in a long dress with a dog by her side and a cat walking nearby on the driveway. The foreground shows a large vergetable garden. There is a house across the street behind the home.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w ; copy scan ; 5 cm x 7 cm.
Scope and Content
Side view of the W. A. Mawhinney house at the corner of Canada Way and Pitts Street. There is a woman in a long dress with a dog by her side and a cat walking nearby on the driveway. The foreground shows a large vergetable garden. There is a house across the street behind the home.
History
This home was built by Captain William J. Eyres. In 1912, it was reported in The British Columbian: “Captain Eyres of Seattle is remodelling the front of his house on Douglas Road and otherwise improving it.” The house was later sold to William A. Mawhinney, who subsequently built houses at 6011 Buckingham Avenue and 7616 Burris Avenue.
Other Title Information
title based on content of photograph
Accession Code
BV016.48.66
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1915-1930
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Apr-18
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Side view of the W. A. Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5194
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1915-1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w ; copy scan ; 5 cm x 7 cm.
Scope and Content
Side view of the W. A. Mawhinney house at the corner of Canada Way and Pitts Street. There is a woman in a long dress with a dog by her side and a cat walking nearby on the driveway. The foreground shows a large vergetable garden. There is a house across the street behind the home.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w ; copy scan ; 5 cm x 7 cm.
Scope and Content
Side view of the W. A. Mawhinney house at the corner of Canada Way and Pitts Street. There is a woman in a long dress with a dog by her side and a cat walking nearby on the driveway. The foreground shows a large vergetable garden. There is a house across the street behind the home.
History
This home was built by Captain William J. Eyres. In 1912, it was reported in The British Columbian: “Captain Eyres of Seattle is remodelling the front of his house on Douglas Road and otherwise improving it.” The house was later sold to William A. Mawhinney, who subsequently built houses at 6011 Buckingham Avenue and 7616 Burris Avenue.
Other Title Information
title based on content of photograph
Accession Code
BV016.48.67
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1915-1930
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Apr-18
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Wedding table of Flossie Smith and Herbert Parsons

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4272
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[June 23, 1928]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 cm x 9.0 cm
Scope and Content
Black & white photograph of the wedding table of Flossie Smith and Herbert Parsons. They were married on June 28, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The tablecloth pictured is also held in the Burnaby Village Museum collection (BV017.38.1).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 cm x 9.0 cm
Material Details
Handwritten text on back reads: June 23, 1928 / Winnipeg, Manitoba". Stamped text on back of photograph reads: "CRYSTAL / T 4 3 / WILL NOT FADE".
Scope and Content
Black & white photograph of the wedding table of Flossie Smith and Herbert Parsons. They were married on June 28, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The tablecloth pictured is also held in the Burnaby Village Museum collection (BV017.38.1).
History
Flossie Maude Parsons (nee Smith) was born to George Henry Smith, a farm labourer, and Harriet Ann Savage on February 13, 1896 in Ealing, England. She immigrated to Canada with some of her family members in the early 1920s. They lived in Winnipeg for a few years as an older brother had settled there in 1912. She married Herbert Russell Parsons on June 23, 1928. They first lived in Vancouver and finally bought a home at 7091 Jubilee Avenue, South Burnaby in the early 1930s. In 1943, Flossie was certified in Home Nursing. Herbert Parsons was active during the Second World War as a volunteer for Civil Defence in Burnaby and worked as a salesman for Woodwards. The couple had no children. Herbert passed away on May 23rd, 1957 (age 84) and Flossie passed away on April 6, 1996 (age 100).
Other Title Information
title based on content of photograph.
Accession Code
BV017.38.2
Date
[June 23, 1928]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
26-Mar-2018
Images
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