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Parent-Teacher Federation booklets
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58255
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1929-1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Parent-Teacher Federation of British Columbia publications (and one Canadian Home and School magazine). Also included in the file are newspaper clippings and two leaflets; one for the 35th annual PTA convention, the other for a Capilano Winter Club Spring Fashion Show and Tea.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1929-1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Evelyn Salisbury subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS061-079
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-24
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Parent-Teacher Federation of British Columbia publications (and one Canadian Home and School magazine). Also included in the file are newspaper clippings and two leaflets; one for the 35th annual PTA convention, the other for a Capilano Winter Club Spring Fashion Show and Tea.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Patterson family papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57973
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1900-2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains papers pertaining to the Patterson family. Included in the file is a Deed of Land from 1910, student report cards for Bruce and Dugald Campbell Patterson as well as histories and correspondence pertaining to the Webb family (Frances Mabel Webb Patterson's family). Also included is a p…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1900-2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Patterson family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS039-002
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-05
- Scope and Content
- File contains papers pertaining to the Patterson family. Included in the file is a Deed of Land from 1910, student report cards for Bruce and Dugald Campbell Patterson as well as histories and correspondence pertaining to the Webb family (Frances Mabel Webb Patterson's family). Also included is a photocopied history of D.C. Patterson Senior (from an early publication).
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Peter Byrne family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88236
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911, 1921 (date of originals) -2004
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two typewritten copies titled "Peter Byrne family" by Mary Forsyth; a few copies of newspaper clippings from the Columbian about Peter Byrne as Indian Agent ca. 1911; a copy of a handrawn plan showing property owners of South Burnaby in 1900; a copy from The Monthly Bulletin dated …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911, 1921 (date of originals) -2004
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS185-036
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two typewritten copies titled "Peter Byrne family" by Mary Forsyth; a few copies of newspaper clippings from the Columbian about Peter Byrne as Indian Agent ca. 1911; a copy of a handrawn plan showing property owners of South Burnaby in 1900; a copy from The Monthly Bulletin dated December 1921; and handwritten genealogical and biographical notes. Biographical and historical information was compiled by Mary Forysth with the intention of publishing a book.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Photocopy of Albert Parker album
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9953
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1900-1960] (date of originals), copied 1998
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (photocopies)
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photocopies from a photograph album owned by Albert Parker with notes that were added by Lisa Langlet as she went through the content with Albert. Photocopies of photos mostly pertain to Albert Parker and family along with a few of the Love family and farmhouse including: Albert's …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Jesse Love farmhouse series
- Subseries
- Love family photographs subseries
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (photocopies)
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photocopies from a photograph album owned by Albert Parker with notes that were added by Lisa Langlet as she went through the content with Albert. Photocopies of photos mostly pertain to Albert Parker and family along with a few of the Love family and farmhouse including: Albert's early childhood; Albert's cousins from his mother's side (the Stanleys); Albert's cousins from his father's side (the Parkers); exterior of Love farmhouse; house at 1390 Newcombe Street; Love farmhouse porch and garden with Love family members (ca. 1900); swing at farmhouse; William Parker's half brothers and their families (Deacon); Bill Parker and his family at Christmas in the farmhouse; Pioneer day with Sarah (Love) and William Parker dressed in costume; Albert and Margaret (Peggy) Parker; Elsie (nee Parker) Hughes and family including children's class photos and Love farmhouse in winter.
- History
- Sarah Parker (nee Love) and William Parker lived in the Jesse Love farmhouse with their children: Albert, Bill and Elsie from 1925. Elsie married John Hughes in 1942 and they had three children; Brent, Anne and John. Sarah Parker sold the Love farmhouse to her daughter Elsie and husband John Hughes in 1966. Elsie and John Hughes had four children; John Jr., Ann, Brent and Merle. They lived in the Love farmhouse with their son Brent until 1971.
- Names
- Parker, Albert "Bert"
- Hughes, Elsie Roberta Parker
- Parker, Sarah Maria Love
- Parker, Margaret "Peggy"
- Accession Code
- BV018.41.205
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1900-1960] (date of originals), copied 1998
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of file
Photographic postcards of Banff
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription63968
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [193-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographic postcards of Banff, Alberta.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [193-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bancroft family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS110-012
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographic postcards of Banff, Alberta.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Police papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58215
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1901 (date of original) -1984
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the police force including newspaper clippings and correspondence (most of which is photocopied).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1901 (date of original) -1984
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Evelyn Salisbury subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS061-051
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-24
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the police force including newspaper clippings and correspondence (most of which is photocopied).
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Political pamphlets
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64761
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1899-1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Ernest Winch fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of political pamphlets and other paper records pertaining to Ernest E. (Ernie) Winch and his eldest son, Harold. Ernest was a long-time Co-operative Commonwealth Federation Member of Parliament and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Burnaby. Harold served as Member of Parliament f…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1899-1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Ernest Winch fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS129-006
- Accession Number
- 2010-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of political pamphlets and other paper records pertaining to Ernest E. (Ernie) Winch and his eldest son, Harold. Ernest was a long-time Co-operative Commonwealth Federation Member of Parliament and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Burnaby. Harold served as Member of Parliament for Vancouver East and together they set a Guinness world record for the longest father-and-son parliamentary tenure.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Poultry farming publications
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64441
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1923-1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File of publications pertaining to poultry farming (many published by the Minister of Agriculture) including bulletins and journals. Also included in the file is a small number of paper records pertaining to the Bancroft's poultry farm.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1923-1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bancroft family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS110-029
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-06
- Scope and Content
- File of publications pertaining to poultry farming (many published by the Minister of Agriculture) including bulletins and journals. Also included in the file is a small number of paper records pertaining to the Bancroft's poultry farm.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Publications
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64432
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1929-1963
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two publications; "The Sew-It Book" by Rachel Taft Dixon and the programme for "Camelot" running July 30 to August 10, 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1929-1963
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bancroft family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS110-020
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two publications; "The Sew-It Book" by Rachel Taft Dixon and the programme for "Camelot" running July 30 to August 10, 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Rorison family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription87857
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- Between 1926 and 1940 (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : b&w copy prints ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Cropley and Rorison families near their home located at 3907 River Road (now Marine Drive) in Burnaby. The property was purchased by Matilda Cropley in 1913. Matilda married Alfred Cropley and may have lived on the property. Matilda and Alfred's daughter, Alma married William Ror…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- Between 1926 and 1940 (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : b&w copy prints ; 10 x 15 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-001
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Cropley and Rorison families near their home located at 3907 River Road (now Marine Drive) in Burnaby. The property was purchased by Matilda Cropley in 1913. Matilda married Alfred Cropley and may have lived on the property. Matilda and Alfred's daughter, Alma married William Rorison and built their home on part of the land owned by Matilda. Alma and William had four children, Bill (William Jr.), Hugh and twin girls Kay (Kathleen) and Evelyn.
- Names
- Rorison, Marguerite
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Date of originals noted on verso of copy print
- Captions on verso describe the photographs and identify individuals
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Big Bend Area
Sarah Marie Parker (nee Love)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9856
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1913 (date of original)-[1998]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of several pages of biographical and genealogical information about Sarah Marie Parker (nee Love). File includes printed "Family Group Sheets" pertaining to the Love family. Sarah Marie Parker is the daughter of Jesse and Martha Love and was married to William Michael Norton Parker.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Jesse Love farmhouse series
- Subseries
- Love farmhouse research files subseries
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of several pages of biographical and genealogical information about Sarah Marie Parker (nee Love). File includes printed "Family Group Sheets" pertaining to the Love family. Sarah Marie Parker is the daughter of Jesse and Martha Love and was married to William Michael Norton Parker.
- Names
- Parker, Sarah Maria Love
- Accession Code
- BV018.41.67
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FIPPA
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproductions subject to FIPPA
- Date
- 1913 (date of original)-[1998]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Date
- 2019-05-21
- Notes
- Title based on content of file
Sheep Protection Act
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1643
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1930-1934
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 folders textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains records pertaining to people seeking compensation from the Corporation of Burnaby for animals killed by dogs.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1930-1934
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 folders textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 3462
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains records pertaining to people seeking compensation from the Corporation of Burnaby for animals killed by dogs.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- File contains one 1932 3-cent stamp.
Silver family papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57850
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1907-1937
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photocopied papers pertaining to the Silver family, including one of Hugh (son of Isabella and William) Silver's report cards from Kingsway West, as well as an application to register a motor vehicle, and a receipt from Ocean View Burial Park Company for a plot of land sold to W.F…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1907-1937
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Silver family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS025-001
- Accession Number
- BHS1986-22
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photocopied papers pertaining to the Silver family, including one of Hugh (son of Isabella and William) Silver's report cards from Kingsway West, as well as an application to register a motor vehicle, and a receipt from Ocean View Burial Park Company for a plot of land sold to W.F. Silver for $35.00 in 1937.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Speeches written by George Grant
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58008
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1935
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two speeches written by George Grant pertaining to the Canadian federal election of October 14, 1935, where he voiced his support for the Liberal candidate for the New Westminster riding, Tom Reid.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1935
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- George Grant subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS048-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1990-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two speeches written by George Grant pertaining to the Canadian federal election of October 14, 1935, where he voiced his support for the Liberal candidate for the New Westminster riding, Tom Reid.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Telegrams and cablegrams
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58051
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1927-1933
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of telegrams, cablegrams and telegraphs sent to Dr Blythe Eagles. Also included in the file is Miss Margaret Stebbing's business card.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1927-1933
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Eagles family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS055-008
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-18
- Scope and Content
- File consists of telegrams, cablegrams and telegraphs sent to Dr Blythe Eagles. Also included in the file is Miss Margaret Stebbing's business card.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Thrussell family papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58353
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1910 (date of original)-1986 (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photocopied papers pertaining to the Thrussell family including report cards, newspaper clippings and auction receipts.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1910 (date of original)-1986 (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Thrussell family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS070-001
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-05
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photocopied papers pertaining to the Thrussell family including report cards, newspaper clippings and auction receipts.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
![W.F. Silver house, [1931] (date of original), copied 1986 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/173-002.jpg?width=280)
W.F. Silver house
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35007
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1931] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : b&w panorama ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm prints
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the William F. Silver house and surrounding lan An automobile, believed to be the family's 1927 Pierce-Arrow, is parked in front of the house. Three photographs form the panorama.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1931] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Silver family subseries
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : b&w panorama ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm prints
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 173-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1986-22
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the William F. Silver house and surrounding lan An automobile, believed to be the family's 1927 Pierce-Arrow, is parked in front of the house. Three photographs form the panorama.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w photocopy of entire panorama in accession file. Digital scan is of the photocopy.
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Silver Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
![W.F. Silver house, [1931] (date of original), copied 1986 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/173-002.jpg)