"Government" found 148 records

Notes: "With an introduction by Gen. Sir Arthur W. Currie" -T.p. "Illustrated with reproductions from the official photographs of the Canadian and British governments" -T.p. "In two volumes" -T.p.

Canada's sons in the world war : a complete and authentic history of the commanding part played by Canada and the British empire in the world's greatest war - volume 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4034

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Nasmith, George Gallie, 1877

Publication Date: 1919

Call Number: 971 NAS v.2

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV986.53.46

Call Number: 971 NAS v.2

Author: Nasmith, George Gallie, 1877

Contributor: Currie, Arthur W.

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: John C. Winston

Publication Date: 1919

Physical Description: vii, 9-344 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): World War, 1914-1918--Canada; World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--France

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1914-1918

Notes: "With an introduction by Gen. Sir Arthur W. Currie" -T.p. "Illustrated with reproductions from the official photographs of the Canadian and British governments" -T.p. "In two volumes" -T.p.

Contracts and agreements series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription138

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1898-2012

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Description Level: Series

Scope and Content: Series consists of contracts and agreements made between Burnaby and other parties, including individuals, companies, and governments relating to all aspects of municipal affairs. Early contracts and agreements are largely related to the municipality’s land transactions and infrastructure, and inc…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1898-2012

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Series: Contracts and agreements series

Description Level: Series

Scope and Content: Series consists of contracts and agreements made between Burnaby and other parties, including individuals, companies, and governments relating to all aspects of municipal affairs. Early contracts and agreements are largely related to the municipality’s land transactions and infrastructure, and include conveyances, deeds of land, expropriations, and quit claim deeds. The Clerk is responsible for keeping these records.

Media Type: Textual Record

District lot 172

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1912-1921

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: Textual record and cartographic material

Scope and Content: File contains correspondence, assessment roll, notes, and data regarding jurisdiction over and governance of District Lot 172. File also includes 1 transparent plan of this lot, 1917.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1912-1921

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Series: Clerk's Department record series

Physical Description: Textual record and cartographic material

Description Level: File

Record No.: 2434

Accession Number: 2001-02

Scope and Content: File contains correspondence, assessment roll, notes, and data regarding jurisdiction over and governance of District Lot 172. File also includes 1 transparent plan of this lot, 1917.

Media Type: Textual Record; Cartographic Material

Notes: Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case.

Hazel Simnett collection

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1910-1996]

Collection/Fonds: Hazel Simnett collection

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: 13 files of textual records : ill. (some col.) ; 9 paintings : colour print ; 2 photographs : b&w

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of City-generated records, personal records, and political records collected by Hazel Simnett.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1910-1996]

Collection/Fonds: Hazel Simnett collection

Physical Description: 13 files of textual records : ill. (some col.) ; 9 paintings : colour print ; 2 photographs : b&w

Description Level: Fonds

Accession Number: 2013-22; 2012-03

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of City-generated records, personal records, and political records collected by Hazel Simnett.

History: Hazel Simnett was born in Burnaby in 1922 to Frederick and Mary Ann Simnett and grew up looking up to her father who was very involved in labour and unions. A politically active citizen, Hazel Simnett has supported the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the New Democratic Party (NDP). She once ran as a New Democratic Party candidate for Burnaby City Council. Hazel attended Kingsway West Public School and Burnaby South High School in Burnaby. During the 1970s, Hazel was President of the Century Park Museum Association, which governs Burnaby Heritage Museum and published the work "Bygones of Burnaby". Hazel worked on the campaign team of Joan Sawicki from 1990 to 1991, which led Sawicki to be elected as Burnaby-Willingdon riding's MLA. Hazel volunteered her time to be a member of the Burnaby Advisory Planning Commission from 1993 to 1996. In 2006, Hazel won the Burnaby Local Hero Award for her volunteer work at the New Vista Society where she served as chair for a number of years. She also served as a member of the Burnaby Historical Society and established the Hazel Simnett Endowment with the Burnaby Public Library to bring a collection of books on Canadian history and social issues.