157 records – page 8 of 8.

Burnaby Art Gallery Special Exhibition Projects

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport55859
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
72230
Meeting Date
2-Mar-2009
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
72230
Meeting Date
2-Mar-2009
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Burnaby high school students

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96683
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of three Burnaby high school students posing with their areas of interest. Photographs depict: Ritesh Khare of Cariboo Hill Secondary with some of his airbrush paintings; Carlos Chui of Burnaby North Secondary posing with a blackboard of math equations; and Supna Sandhu of…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2305
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of three Burnaby high school students posing with their areas of interest. Photographs depict: Ritesh Khare of Cariboo Hill Secondary with some of his airbrush paintings; Carlos Chui of Burnaby North Secondary posing with a blackboard of math equations; and Supna Sandhu of Moscrop Secondary holding a test tube up for the camera.
Subjects
Persons - Students
Names
Moscrop Secondary School
Burnaby North High School
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2305-1: "Ritesh Khare is already starting his art career, eventhough he's still attending Cariboo Hill Secondary. He's preparing for a show of his airbrush portraits at Ceperely House Gallery, and he's been awarded scholarships to continue his studies at either Emily Carr or Sheridan College.
Caption from metadata for 535-2305-2: "Carlos Chui ponders a blackboard full of math problems. He's got perfect marks in math, physics and chemistry at Burnaby North Secondary, he's the president of the student council, and he plays five musical instruments."
Caption from metadata for 535-2305-3: "Supna Sandhu is already doing medical research at the University of British Columbia eventhough she's still attending high school at Moscrop Secondary."
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Bylaw Number: 12277 - Shadbolt Centre and Burnaby Art Gallery Rental Fees Bylaw 2007

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/bylaw12105
Repository
Legislative Services
Bylaw Number
12277
Final Adoption
2007 May 14
Format
Bylaws - Repealed
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
Legislative Services
Bylaw Number
12277
Final Adoption
2007 May 14
Format
Bylaws - Repealed
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Bylaw Number: 12451 - Shadbolt Centre and Burnaby Art Gallery Rental Fees Bylaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/bylaw23604
Repository
Legislative Services
Bylaw Number
12451
Final Adoption
2008 May 12
Format
Bylaws - Repealed
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
Legislative Services
Bylaw Number
12451
Final Adoption
2008 May 12
Format
Bylaws - Repealed
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Ceperley Mansion Chimney Conservation and Restoration, Burnaby Art Gallery 6344 Deer Lake Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport52903
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
68032
Meeting Date
7-Jul-2008
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
68032
Meeting Date
7-Jul-2008
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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City of Burnaby Art Collection Policy

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport4195
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
62952
Meeting Date
31-Jul-2000
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
20
Item No.
16
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
62952
Meeting Date
31-Jul-2000
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
20
Item No.
16
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Donation of Works of Art from Mothers Against Drunk Driving

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport57136
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
77947
Meeting Date
14-Dec-2009
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Item No.
1
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
77947
Meeting Date
14-Dec-2009
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Item No.
1
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
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Grant Applications

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport157
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
66995
Meeting Date
28-May-2007
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
66995
Meeting Date
28-May-2007
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Habitat for Humanity development

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97695
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
8 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of a Habitat for Humanity development in Burnaby and the volunteers at work on the site. Photographs depict volunteers engaged in construction and posing in and around the under-construction townhouses, and close-ups of the muddy ground and a sign signed by volunteers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
8 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2970
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of a Habitat for Humanity development in Burnaby and the volunteers at work on the site. Photographs depict volunteers engaged in construction and posing in and around the under-construction townhouses, and close-ups of the muddy ground and a sign signed by volunteers.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Townhouses
Construction
Persons - Volunteers
Organizations - Charities
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 535-2970-1: "Peter Emlick and Peri Hansen are eagerly anticipating moving into their own home at Burnaby's Habitat for Humanity development. The couple were amongst the first volunteers at the project, and the first elligible buyers. Habitat for Humanity builds low-income housing for people who would otherwise be unable to afford to own their own homes. Most of the construction is done by volunteers."
Caption from metadata for 535-2970-2: "Art Wosminity takes a break from drywall taping in one of the units."
Caption from metadata for 535-2970-3: "Volunteers help clean up the site."
Caption from metadata for 535-2970-4: "Peri Hansen says she's most thrilled about "finally having a view" from the kitchen of her new home, still under construction at Burnaby's Habitat for Humanity. "
Caption from metadata for 535-2970-5: "Mario Galdamez takes in the view from the deck of his townhouse unit at Burnaby's Habitat for Humanity."
Caption from metadata for 535-2970-6: "Habitat for Humanity projects are built largely by volunteers who exchange "sweat equity" for the chance to live in the developments. But at Burnaby's Habitat for Humanity, on a recent Saturday after heavy Fall rains, Mitch Uh felt like he was giving "mud equity.""
Caption from metadata for 535-2970-7: "Kerry MacLaren and Sandy Stephens sort through wood scraps at Burnaby's Habitat for Humanity project."
Caption from metadata for 535-2970-8: "Volunteers at Buranby's Habitat for Humanity project leave behind their signatures on a sign in the worksite's lunch area."
Geographic Access
Government Street
Street Address
8745 Government Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cameron Area
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Interview with Shirley Cohn

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19597
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (16 min., 57 sec.) (50 min., 36 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (50 min., 36 sec.)
Scope and Content
File consists of two recordings of oral history interviews with Shirley Cohn conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. The first interview was conducted on April 14, 2023 and the second interview was conducted on September 6, 2023. Summary of interview conducted on …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (16 min., 57 sec.) (50 min., 36 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (50 min., 36 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewee: Shirley Cohn Location of Interviews: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Dates: April 14, 2023 and September 6, 2023 Total Number of Tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 67 min., 33 sec. Digital master recording (wav) of second interview (50 min., 36 sec.) was converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
File consists of two recordings of oral history interviews with Shirley Cohn conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. The first interview was conducted on April 14, 2023 and the second interview was conducted on September 6, 2023. Summary of interview conducted on September 6, 2023: 0:00 – 16:09 Shirley Cohn shares background information about her parents who immigrated to Detroit from Hungary in the 1930’s. Shirley recalls what it was like for her parents being Jewish during World War II and how many of their relations were killed in the Holocaust. Shirley talks about her Jewish Hungarian heritage, what it was like growing up in Detroit, the Jewish community in Detroit and the Jewish holidays and traditions that her family celebrated. Shirley recalls her high school and University education and experiences, starting her career in social work and how she met her future husband, Theodore “Ted” Cohn. 16:10 – 18:27 Shirley shares the story about her father in law, Dr. Daniel E. Cohn who was Harry Houdini’s doctor at the time of his death in Detroit on Oct. 31, 1926. Shirley explains that she donated some of Dr. Daniel E. Cohn’s original documents pertaining to this event to the New York Public Library. 18:28 – 26:04 Shirley describes her experiences living and working in London Ontario while her husband was a professor at University of Western Ontario and Shirley worked as a social worker in family services. Shirley recalls experiences of anti-Semitism while living in London. Shirley talks about moving to Burnaby in 1977 after her husband took a job as a professor at Simon Fraser University. Shirley describes her experiences living in Burnaby, raising a family and working as a social worker at Burnaby General Hospital. 26:05 – 26:18 Shirley talks about her interests outside of work, her family’s involvement in the Burquest Jewish Community Association and being a member of Temple Shalom. Shirley conveys information about other Jewish synagogues in Greater Vancouver, describes Reform Judaism at Temple Shalom and some Jewish cultural practices that her family has been involved with. 26:19 – 33:12 Shirley describes her family’s experiences living in the Garden Village nieghbourhood in Burnaby, her involvement sharing Jewish cultural traditions at her children’s school and recalls her children’s experiences attending school in Burnaby. 33:13 – 40:46 Shirley conveys the career paths that her children took and talks about what she likes about living in Burnaby including; the walking and hiking trails, the cultural and art performances and her involvement in local politics. Shirley talks about her and her husband’s involvement in the SFU retirees association and the SFURA walking and hiking group. Shirley reflects on her husband’s academic career, experiences teaching at SFU and the role of the Hillel Jewish Students Association at the Simon Fraser University. Shirley talks about the difficulties of discussing political views about the State of Israel. Shirley describes some traditional Jewish foods, the roles that they play and a local bakery that carries Jewish bake goods. 40:47 – 50:36 Shirley describes her current daily life in Burnaby; working one day a week as a social worker, gardening, her involvement at Temple Shalom and the Jewish Community Centre and how she travels in Burnaby. Shirley recalls the changes that she’s encountered in Burnaby and in her career over the years, shares a story about her husband losing his thesis and describes what Burnaby was like while she was raising her family. Shirley shares what she thinks about the areas of development in Burnaby and conveys the importance of having parks and affordable housing. In closing, Shirley reflects on what is like to be a Jewish person living in Burnaby.
History
Interviewee biography: Shirley Tanner was born in Detroit in 1947. Her parents were both Jewish. Her mother fled Hungary as a refugee in 1939, while her father emigrated from there in 1934. Shirley attended public schools in Detroit, and then studied social work at the University of Michigan. After marriage, Shirley and Ted Cohn moved to Ontario where Ted had a faculty appointment at the University of Western Ontario in political science. Six years later they moved to Burnaby for Ted’s teaching position in political science at Simon Fraser University. While living in Burnaby, Shirley took care of a growing family while also practicing social work, mainly at Burnaby Hospital. The family enjoyed Burnaby’s libraries and parks. Shirley helped out at her children’s schools, became a Block Watch captain, and the family joined Burquest Jewish Community Association. The Cohns later became members of Temple Sholom Synagogue in Vancouver, while remaining in Burnaby. Beginning in 2009, Ted started an informal hiking group for retired Simon Fraser University staff. This group has been open to others, so now has a wide variety of members. Shirley has also helped lead hikes in the region. Interviewer biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Education
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Organizations
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Migration
Persons - Jewish Canadians
Religions - Judaism
Social Issues - Racism
Social Issues
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Cohn, Dr. Daniel E.
Cohn, Shirley
Cohn, Theodore H. "Ted"
Burquest
Hillel Jewish Students Association
Simon Fraser University
SFURA walking and hiking group
Simon Fraser University Retirees Association "SFURA"
Temple Shalom
Responsibility
Damer, Eric
Accession Code
BV023.16.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Summary, recording and transcript of second interview available on Heritage Burnaby
Images
Documents
Audio Tracks

Interview with Shirley Cohn, [1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023

Interview with Shirley Cohn, [1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0001_003.mp3
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The laws of heaven : the values behind 100 years of success

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1362
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Rockett, Eve
Publication Date
c2003
Call Number
381.148 ROC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969758537
Call Number
381.148 ROC
Author
Rockett, Eve
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
H. Y. Louie Co. Limited
Publication Date
c2003
Physical Description
95 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. ; 29 cm.
Inscription
"Gift from H.Y. Louie Co. / Oct 17/09 ", written in ink on piece of paper inserted in front cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Chinese Canadians--British Columbia--Vancouver--History
Supermarkets--Canada, Western--History
Retail trade--Canada, Western--History
Wholesale trade--Canada, Western--History
Notes
"Produced for H.Y. Louie Co. Limited by The Art Department, a division of Canada Wide Magazines & Communications"--T.p. verso.
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Mortal Coil Performance Society performers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97512
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bessie Wapp, Sharon Bayley, Carrie Nimmo, and Denise Galay in costume as a promotion for the Mortal Coil Performance Society's production of "The Treemendous Journey" at the Shadbolt Centre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2851
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bessie Wapp, Sharon Bayley, Carrie Nimmo, and Denise Galay in costume as a promotion for the Mortal Coil Performance Society's production of "The Treemendous Journey" at the Shadbolt Centre.
Subjects
Occupations - Actors
Organizations - Art Societies
Performances - Dramatic Performances
Performances
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "As "Alicia" (Bessie Wapp) dreams, the rainforest (Sharon Bayley, Carrie Nimmo and Denise Galay) comes alive in The Treemendous Journey, being presented at the Shadbolt Centreby the Mortal Coil Performance Society."
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6450 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Music education at Edmonds Community School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96295
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of William Benavides, a member of Salsa band Candelaria, teaching students about Latin music at Edmonds Community School. Benavides plays a guitar while two young students laugh next to him.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1978
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of William Benavides, a member of Salsa band Candelaria, teaching students about Latin music at Edmonds Community School. Benavides plays a guitar while two young students laugh next to him.
Subjects
Music
Musical Instruments - Guitar
Persons - Students
Education
Names
Edmonds Community School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "William Benavides, of the local Salsa band, Candelaria, teaches students at Edmonds Community School about latin music, much to their delight. The workshops are to promote the City of Burnaby's celebration of Multicultural Week, featuring student art exhibits at community centres and libraries and an evening of musical performances at Eastburn Community Centre on Friday, Feb. 22."
Geographic Access
18th Avenue
Street Address
7651 18th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96468
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2001-2007
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
3 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission including an annual report, general records, and a commissioned portrait.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2001-2007
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission subseries
Physical Description
3 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission including an annual report, general records, and a commissioned portrait.
History
On December 20, 1999 the name Parks and Recreation Commission (struck December 30, 1957) was changed to Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission. The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is the administrative power of Council relating to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, which is responsible for ensuring Burnaby residents have access to beautiful outdoor spaces and recreation programs and facilities, as well as cultural and fine art facilities.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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People file - Grace and H.T. Ceperley

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66136
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1984-2000
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of information pages pertaining to Henry Tracy Ceperley, his wife Grace (Dixon) and their mansion "Fairacres" (presently the site of the Burnaby Art Gallery).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1984-2000
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
People files subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
42730
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
File consists of information pages pertaining to Henry Tracy Ceperley, his wife Grace (Dixon) and their mansion "Fairacres" (presently the site of the Burnaby Art Gallery).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Property master designs for "X2: X-Men United"

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19154
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 portfolio : 15 photographs : col. prints + 12 col. laser prints
Scope and Content
File consists of a portfolio of prop concept design plans, prototypes and resource photographs for the Marvel film "X2: X-Men United". Concept designs were created by different designers and portfolio of collection was created by property master, Jimmy Chow. The portfolio was used as a communicatio…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Series
Property master records series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 portfolio : 15 photographs : col. prints + 12 col. laser prints
Scope and Content
File consists of a portfolio of prop concept design plans, prototypes and resource photographs for the Marvel film "X2: X-Men United". Concept designs were created by different designers and portfolio of collection was created by property master, Jimmy Chow. The portfolio was used as a communication tool for sharing prototypes and plans with Jimmy's team who worked with him on the film. The film was directed by Bryan Singer and was released in 2003. Some of the concept designs within the portfolio were created by assistant art director, Brenton Harron, signed "Harron" and illustrator Dean Sherriff , signed "Sheriff".
Accession Code
BV022.21.107
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[2002]
Media Type
Photograph
Graphic Material
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-10
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Title on spine of cover of portfolio reads: "X2 / PROPS"
Chinese seal in red ink on spine of cover of portfolio identifying Jimmy Chow as the owner or creator
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St. Helen's Parish fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77922
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2012
Collection/Fonds
St. Helen's Parish fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1.5 cm. of textual records + 1 medallion
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of posters, cards, anniversary programs, a pictorial photo directory, a calendar, a book and a medallion related to St. Helen's Parish. Items in this fonds depict its Centennial Celebrations.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2012
Collection/Fonds
St. Helen's Parish fonds
Physical Description
1.5 cm. of textual records + 1 medallion
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2013-10
2013-11
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of posters, cards, anniversary programs, a pictorial photo directory, a calendar, a book and a medallion related to St. Helen's Parish. Items in this fonds depict its Centennial Celebrations.
History
In the first years of the 20th century, the hill overlooking the city of Vancouver was barely developed. This area, known as Vancouver Heights, commands a magnificent view of the city, the north shore mountains, and the sea. During the first decade, there was just a handful of people willing to brave the inconvenience of living in a remote area to dwell in such splendour. Among them were 10 Catholic families. They dreamt about establishing a Catholic community, a church, and perhaps even a school of their own. They knew it would take hard work and sacrifice to realize their dream. In 1912, the Second Narrows Bridge and several industrial plants were built in this area. Archbishop Neil McNeil, recognizing the potential for greater development, requested aid from Toronto's Catholic Extension Society, to help purchase property at the corner of Pandora and Ingleton to build a small church and home for the priest. The $6000 construction expense was donated by Mr. Justice Kelly, who requested that the church be named Saint Helen in memory of his daughter, Helen. On August 11, 1912, Saint Helen's church was blessed. 12 years later, in 1923, a second dream was realized with the construction of Saint Helen's School. The Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul would staff the school for over 50 years, dedicating their lives to the education of thousands of children. 1936 began an era of unprecedented growth under the leadership of Msgr. Daniel Carey. In 1948, despite post-war hardships, he was able to inspire his community to build a new school. He then turned his attention to the over-crowded church and, in 1956, to the delight of the parishioners, the new Saint Helen's Church was blessed. By 1973, the demographics of Saint Helen's Parish had experienced a dramatic change. From the Anglo-Irish parishioners of the early years, Saint Helen's was experiencing a huge increase in parishioners of Italian descent. Archbishop James Carney, realizing the need to better serve these immigrants, asked the Scalabrinian Congregation to take the parish under its care. The second era of physical growth and development in the parish would come under the direction of these missionary priests. The 1970s, with Father Joseph Ponti as pastor, would see the construction of a new rectory, a state-of-the-art hall/gymnasium, and a fully renovated school. Father Joe's dream was the construction of a church, with this in mind, he began to purchase the necessary land. Succeeding pastors Father Angelo Calandra and Father Peter Sordi continued to work towards this dream, accumulating land and initiating the process. Father Claudio Holzer, upon assuming the responsibilities of pastor, took a firm hold of the dreams of his predecessors and shaped them into the reality of the new Saint Helen's Church. From the beginning, St. Helen's Parish has been an active community participant in this area of Burnaby and continues to enjoy this participation not only here but in Metro Vancouver as well. On August 11, 2012, St. Helen's Catholic Church and Parish celebrated its 100th anniversary. -Information contributed by M. Tesan has been combined with information from the official website of the church.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
St. Helen's Catholic Church
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
MSS174
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