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Interview with Elsie Ansdell by Eric Damer September 18, 2012 - Track 3
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory289
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1939-2012
- Length
- 0:07:05
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Elsie (Brown-John) Ansdell's early years of marriage while also a member of the work force. She talks about her own children; their early years spent in South Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to Elsie (Brown-John) Ansdell's early years of marriage while also a member of the work force. She talks about her own children; their early years spent in South Burnaby.
- Date Range
- 1939-2012
- Photo Info
- Elsie Brown-John (bottom, far right) with her class at Kitchener Street School, [1936]. Item no. 549-001.
- Length
- 0:07:05
- Interviewer
- Damer, Eric
- Interview Date
- September 18, 2012
- Scope and Content
- Recording is an interview with early Burnaby resident Elsie (Brown-John) Ansdell conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, September 18, 2012. Major themes discussed are: settling in Burnaby and the early years of the Brown-John family.
- Biographical Notes
- Elsie (Brown-John) Ansdell’s father, a trained carpenter and cabinet maker, Victor Brown-John came to Canada from Wales in 1910. He cleared three lots at Napier and Gilmore Streets and built a two-roomed house. In 1912, he was joined by his wife and two eldest sons, Victor and Archie. Twin boys, Frank and Roy, were born in 1914 in the Burnaby home and their fifth son, Clive, was born in 1915. From 1916 to 1919 Victor John-Brown left Burnaby to serve overseas. Elsie Brown-John (later Ansdell) was born in 1921. Her younger brother, Gwyn "Jerry" was born in 1923. In 1925 Victor Brown-John suffered a fatal accident while working as a longshoreman in Northern British Columbia. Elsie attended Kitchener Elementary and North Burnaby High School. She married during the Second World War and moved to South Burnaby to raise her family whilst continuing to work in various department stores both in Vancouver and Burnaby.
- Total Tracks
- 4
- Total Length
- 33:02
- Interviewee Name
- Ansdell, Elsie Brown-John
- 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
- Transcript Available
- None
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
Images
![Elsie Brown-John (bottom, far right) with her class at Kitchener Street School, [1936]. Item no. 549-001. thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/540/549-001.jpg)
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Track three of recording of interview with Elsie Ansdell
Track three of recording of interview with Elsie Ansdell
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS171-001/MSS171-001_Track_3.mp3![Jensine Andersen honoured as a Burnaby pioneer, [16 May 1971] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2005/2005_0054_0124_001.jpg?width=280)
Jensine Andersen honoured as a Burnaby pioneer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13178
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [16 May 1971]
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jensine Andersen (seated in an armchair) with her daughter, Hazel Kellett and two Job's Daughters. Jensine Andersen is being honoured as a Burnaby Pioneer during the Burnaby's British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Series
- Copan album series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jensine Andersen (seated in an armchair) with her daughter, Hazel Kellett and two Job's Daughters. Jensine Andersen is being honoured as a Burnaby Pioneer during the Burnaby's British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Accession Code
- BV005.54.124
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [16 May 1971]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- July 20, 2020
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Jensine Andersen honoured as a Burnaby pioneer, [16 May 1971] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2005/2005_0054_0124_001.jpg)
![Jensine Andersen receiving pioneer medallion, [16 May 1971] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2005/2005_0054_0126_001.jpg?width=280)
Jensine Andersen receiving pioneer medallion
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13179
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [16 May 1971]
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph Centennial '71 Committee chair, James A. Barrington shaking hands with Jensine Andersen. Jensine Andersen was honoured with a pioneer medallion as part of the British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Series
- Copan album series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph Centennial '71 Committee chair, James A. Barrington shaking hands with Jensine Andersen. Jensine Andersen was honoured with a pioneer medallion as part of the British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Accession Code
- BV005.54.126
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [16 May 1971]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- July 20, 2020
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Jensine Andersen receiving pioneer medallion, [16 May 1971] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2005/2005_0054_0126_001.jpg)
Jensine Andersen receiving tea from Job's Daughters
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13174
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 16 May 1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby pioneer, Jensine Anderson receiving a cup of tea from two Job's Daughters. Jensine is being honoured as a Burnaby Pioneer during the Burnaby's British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Series
- Copan album series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby pioneer, Jensine Anderson receiving a cup of tea from two Job's Daughters. Jensine is being honoured as a Burnaby Pioneer during the Burnaby's British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Subjects
- Persons - Seniors
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Persons - Pioneers
- Names
- Andersen, Jensine
- Accession Code
- BV005.54.120
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 16 May 1971
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- July 20, 2020
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Jensine Andersen receiving tea from Job's Daughters
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13181
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 16 May 1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby pioneer, Jensine Anderson receiving a cup of tea from two, Job's Daughters. Jensine is being honoured as a Burnaby Pioneer during the Burnaby's British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Series
- Copan album series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby pioneer, Jensine Anderson receiving a cup of tea from two, Job's Daughters. Jensine is being honoured as a Burnaby Pioneer during the Burnaby's British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Names
- Andersen, Jensine
- Accession Code
- BV005.54.121
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 16 May 1971
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- July 20, 2020
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Jensine Andersen receiving tea from Job's Daughters
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13182
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 16 May 1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby pioneer, Jensine Anderson receiving a cup of tea from two Job's Daughters. Jensine is being honoured as a Burnaby Pioneer during the Burnaby's British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Series
- Copan album series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby pioneer, Jensine Anderson receiving a cup of tea from two Job's Daughters. Jensine is being honoured as a Burnaby Pioneer during the Burnaby's British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Names
- Andersen, Jensine
- Accession Code
- BV005.54.122
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 16 May 1971
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- July 20, 2020
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Jensine Anderson honoured as Burnaby pioneer, [16 May 1971] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2005/2005_0054_0123_001.jpg?width=280)
Jensine Anderson honoured as Burnaby pioneer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13177
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [16 May 1971]
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby pioneer, Jensine Anderson (seated in an armchair) with an unidentified man and her daughter, Hazel Kellett. Jensine Andersen is being honoured as a Burnaby Pioneer during the Burnaby's British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Donald Copan collection
- Series
- Copan album series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby pioneer, Jensine Anderson (seated in an armchair) with an unidentified man and her daughter, Hazel Kellett. Jensine Andersen is being honoured as a Burnaby Pioneer during the Burnaby's British Columbia Centennial celebrations.
- Accession Code
- BV005.54.123
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [16 May 1971]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- July 20, 2020
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Jensine Anderson honoured as Burnaby pioneer, [16 May 1971] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2005/2005_0054_0123_001.jpg)