16 records – page 1 of 1.

Belted kingfisher

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82754
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 paintings : colour print ; 28 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
Painting shows a belted kingfisher.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
1 paintings : colour print ; 28 x 18.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
559-009
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Painting shows a belted kingfisher.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Arts - Paintings
Media Type
Graphic Material
Creator
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Notes
Title transcribed from item
Simnett personal papers series
Images
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Bullock's oriole

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82753
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 paintings : colour print ; 28 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
Painting shows two Bullock's orioles.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
1 paintings : colour print ; 28 x 18.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
559-008
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Painting shows two Bullock's orioles.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Arts - Paintings
Media Type
Graphic Material
Creator
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Notes
Title transcribed from item
Simnett personal papers series
Images
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Byrne Creek ravine rescue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96631
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a rescue operation undertaken by Burnaby fire fighters, paramedics, and other personnel in the Byrne Creek ravine.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2253
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a rescue operation undertaken by Burnaby fire fighters, paramedics, and other personnel in the Byrne Creek ravine.
Subjects
Accidents
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Emergency Services - Ambulance Services
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2253-1: "Burnaby firefighters from the Technical Rescue squad lift Yegor Rabbets, 13, from the Byrne Creek ravine, near MacLean Park, after he had fallen from a swinging rope, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries.
Caption from metadata for 535-2253-2: "Rescue workers and paramedics load Yegor Rabbets, 13, into an air ambulance for transportation to BC Children's Hospital, after he had fallen from a swinging rope in the Byrne Creek ravine near MacLean Park, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries."
Caption from metadata for 535-2253-3: "Alex Efremov, 14, helped guide rescue workers into the Byrne Creek ravine near MacLean Park, where his friend, Yegor Rabbets, 13, had fallen from a swinging rope, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries."
Geographic Access
Byrne Creek
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Hill Area
Images
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California quail

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82748
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1956]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 painting : colour print ; 37 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Painting shows two California quail.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1956]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
1 painting : colour print ; 37 x 28 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
559-003
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Painting shows two California quail.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Arts - Paintings
Media Type
Graphic Material
Creator
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Notes
Title transcribed from item
Simnett personal papers series
Images
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Canada geese at Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97094
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of two Canada geese standing on the shore of Deer Lake, with unidentified paddlers in canoes visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2622
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of two Canada geese standing on the shore of Deer Lake, with unidentified paddlers in canoes visible in the background.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Recreational Activities - Canoeing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "The Canada geese at Deer Lake Park have the good sense to stay close to shore on a wet day, while canoeists on the lake forge on despite the conditions."
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Park
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Fire in 7200 block of Curtis Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97704
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the aftermath of a fire in the 7200 block of Curtis Street. Photographs depict fire and police investigators at work, a memorial, and a neighbour being interviewed about the fire.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
4 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2979
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the aftermath of a fire in the 7200 block of Curtis Street. Photographs depict fire and police investigators at work, a memorial, and a neighbour being interviewed about the fire.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Natural Phenomena - Fires
Accidents
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Hahn, Doug
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a December 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2979-1: "Burnaby fire and police investigators look for clues to the cause of an overnight fire that killed three children and injured four other people, in the 7200 block of Curtis St."
Caption from metadata for 535-2979-2: "A small memorial of flowers and a plush toy takes shape in front of the burned-out house on Curtis St. in which three children died early Sunday morning."
Caption from metadata for 535-2979-3: "Burnaby fire inspector Doug Hahn."
Caption from metadata for 535-2979-4: "Toader Simioniea, a next door neighbor, describes what he saw after he was alerted to the fire by his landlord."
Geographic Access
Curtis Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
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Green-winged teal

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82749
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 painting : colour print ; 37 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Painting shows two green-winged teal.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
1 painting : colour print ; 37 x 28 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
559-004
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Painting shows two green-winged teal.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Arts - Paintings
Media Type
Graphic Material
Creator
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Notes
Title transcribed from item
Simnett personal papers series
Images
Less detail

Interview with Tony Fabian by Eric Damer October 10, 2012 - Track 4

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory325
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1972-2012
Length
0:11:59
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Tony Fabian's involvement in the development of the Stream Preservation Bylaw in Burnaby. He discusses fish populations, air quality, and bird populations in Burnaby as well.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Tony Fabian's involvement in the development of the Stream Preservation Bylaw in Burnaby. He discusses fish populations, air quality, and bird populations in Burnaby as well.
Date Range
1972-2012
Photo Info
Tony Fabian relaxing at a picnic table, [1970]. Item no. 549-026.
Length
0:11:59
Subjects
Geographic Features - Streams
Animals - Birds
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 10, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Tony Fabian conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 10, 2012. Major theme discussed: environmental conservation practices in Burnaby.
Biographical Notes
Tony Fabian was born and raised in rural Saskatchewan in 1934. He and his wife moved to Burnaby in 1957, where he worked for the telephone company and raised a family. Tony has been an advocate for preservation of parklands and watercourses, helping to protect Burnaby and Deer Lake Parks and to create the Burnaby Fraser Foreshore and Barnet Marine Parks in the early nineteen-seventies, serving as a member of Burnaby’s Parks and Recreation Commission. Tony Fabian was presented with the 2008 City of Burnaby Environment Award for Community Stewardship.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:47:48
Interviewee Name
Fabian, Tony
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
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 four of recording of interview with Tony Fabian

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Knight family photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64501
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948-1971
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
49 photographs (35 prints : b&w and col. and 14 negatives : b&w)
Scope and Content
Photographs of "the Bird Doctor" Virginia Knight and her husband Milton and their properties, avaries, and pets. File also includes the couple's travel photographs, photograph's of Milton's antique clock and watch collection, and images of Lakeview Aviaries in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948-1971
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Knight family subseries
Physical Description
49 photographs (35 prints : b&w and col. and 14 negatives : b&w)
Description Level
File
Record No.
510-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
BHS1992-53
Scope and Content
Photographs of "the Bird Doctor" Virginia Knight and her husband Milton and their properties, avaries, and pets. File also includes the couple's travel photographs, photograph's of Milton's antique clock and watch collection, and images of Lakeview Aviaries in Burnaby.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Animals - Dogs
Occupations - Veterinarians
Names
Knight, Virginia
Knight, Milton
Lakeview Aviaries
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photographs
Stamp on verso of 510-001 reads: "Woodward's Advertising Photography"
Note on verso of 510-003 reads: "Taken at San Juan Capistrano. The minute you enter the place these pigeons light all over you and they sell you small bags of wheat to feed them." Other notes and date stamp on verso.
Note on verso of 510-010 reads: "Virgie + Sheila Joan (Easton) Mulliner / New Year's Eve / 1970-71"
510-008, 510-009, 510-011, 510-012: Date stamp on verso reads "Jan 12, 1962"
Note on verso of 510-022 reads: "My little Saw-Whet Owl who was one of my patients. Fully recovered and hand tame."
510-024 is five small photographs glued to a black paper album page
Handwritten notes on recto of 510-032, describing the clocks in the photograph.
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Street Address
5255 Sperling Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Images
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Macgillivray's warbler

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82751
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 painting : colour print ; 37 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Painting shows two Macgillvray's warblers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
1 painting : colour print ; 37 x 28 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
559-006
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Painting shows two Macgillvray's warblers.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Arts - Paintings
Media Type
Graphic Material
Creator
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Notes
Title transcribed from item
Simnett personal papers series
Images
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Mourning dove

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82755
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 paintings : colour print ; 28 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
Painting shows a mourning dove.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
1 paintings : colour print ; 28 x 18.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
559-010
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Painting shows a mourning dove.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Arts - Paintings
Media Type
Graphic Material
Creator
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Notes
Title transcribed from item
Simnett personal papers series
Images
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Red-winged blackbird

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82752
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 painting : colour print ; 28 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
Painting shows two red-winged blackbirds.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
1 painting : colour print ; 28 x 18.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
559-007
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Painting shows two red-winged blackbirds.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Arts - Paintings
Media Type
Graphic Material
Creator
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Notes
Title transcribed from item
Simnett personal papers series
Images
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Snow Owl / Burnaby Lake Snow Pictures

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91702
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1970 and 2001]
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists photographs of a snow-covered Burnaby Lake and a snowy owl perched on a large tree stump.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1970 and 2001]
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists photographs of a snow-covered Burnaby Lake and a snowy owl perched on a large tree stump.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Animals - Birds
Plants - Trees
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from negative envelope
Geographic Access
Burnaby Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Images
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Sparrow hawk

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82756
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 paintings : colour print ; 28 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
Painting shows a sparrow hawk.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
1 paintings : colour print ; 28 x 18.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
559-011
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Painting shows a sparrow hawk.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Arts - Paintings
Media Type
Graphic Material
Creator
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Notes
Title transcribed from item
Simnett personal papers series
Images
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Vacant house after an explosion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96872
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby Fire Department investigator inspecting a vacant house that exploded and caught fire in the 7800 block of Canada Way.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2430
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby Fire Department investigator inspecting a vacant house that exploded and caught fire in the 7800 block of Canada Way.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Accidents
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Burnaby fire investigator sifts through the wreckage of a vacant house in the 7800 block of Canada Way which exploded and caught fire early Thursday morning."
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Western meadowlark

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82750
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 painting : colour print ; 37 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Painting shows a Western meadowlark.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
1 painting : colour print ; 37 x 28 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
559-005
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Painting shows a Western meadowlark.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Arts - Paintings
Media Type
Graphic Material
Creator
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Notes
Title transcribed from item
Simnett personal papers series
Images
Less detail

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