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Engineering Department fonds

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-2014
Collection/Fonds
Engineering Department fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1m of textual records, approximately 2000 cartographic and architecural drawings
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records created by the Engineering department including environmental service files, physical plant plans, and administrative records.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-2014
Collection/Fonds
Engineering Department fonds
Physical Description
1m of textual records, approximately 2000 cartographic and architecural drawings
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FOIPPA
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records created by the Engineering department including environmental service files, physical plant plans, and administrative records.
History
In 2020, responsibility for environmental management transferred to Climate Action and Energy, with Engineering retaining responsibility for geotechnical investigations and graffiti management. In 2022, Engineering became responsible for a consolidated Transportation group that aligns transportation planning and implementation functions. Green Fleet and Equipment also moved from Climate Action and Energy to the Public Works division of the Engineering Department. In 2022, Facilities Management was transferred from Engineering to the newly-created Lands and Facilities Department. James Lota served as General Manager, Engineering from 2021-2022. Jozsef Dioszeghy has served in the role since April 2022.
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Architectural Drawing
Creator
City of Burnaby
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds.
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English wit and humor : classified under appropriate subject headings, with, in many cases, a reference to a table of authors

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1898
Call Number
827 HOW v.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV005.42.4
Call Number
827 HOW v.1
Contributor
Howe, W. H. (Walter Henry), 1848-
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
George W. Jacobs & Co.
Publication Date
c1898
Physical Description
220 p. : port. ; 16 cm.
Inscription
English / Wit and / Humor / Philadelphia / George W. Jacobs & Co. / Publishers / copyright, 1898
Library Subject (LOC)
Humor
Notes
Preface signed: W.H. Howe
Author full name given as follows: Howe, W. H. (Walter Henry), b. 1848.
Published originally in London in 1891 under title: Everybody's book of English wit and humour.
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Ephemera subseries

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1893 (date of original)-2004
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and cartographic records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of newspapers, printed material, publications, artworks, maps and other ephemera items collected or purchased by the Burnaby Historical Society for inclusion in their Community Archives.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1893 (date of original)-2004
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and cartographic records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1985-22
BHS1986-01
BHS1986-16
BHS1986-43
BHS1988-02
BHS1988-12
BHS1988-14
BHS1989-09
BHS1989-11
BHS1989-14
BHS1989-16
BHS1991-26
BHS1991-35
BHS1991-40
BHS1992-01
BHS1994-09
BHS1995-13
BHS1995-17
BHS1996-10
BHS1997-06
BHS1997-10
BHS1999-04
BHS1999-08
BHS2000-12
BHS2004-09
BHS2004-11
BHS2005-04
BHS2005-05
BHS2007-03
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of newspapers, printed material, publications, artworks, maps and other ephemera items collected or purchased by the Burnaby Historical Society for inclusion in their Community Archives.
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Notes
Title based on content of subseries
PC212, PC219, PC472, PC598, MSS005, MSS010, MSS034, MSS038, MSS046, MSS076, MSS081, MSS090, MSS111, MSS114, MSS119, MSS195
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Every boy's stories

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Archer, Thomas, 1830-1893
Publication Date
1896
Call Number
823.8 ARC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.666.1
Call Number
823.8 ARC
Author
Archer, Thomas, 1830-1893
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
George Routledge and Sons
Publication Date
1896
Printer
Bradbury, Agnew & Co.
Physical Description
520 p., [35] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.), 21 cm.
Inscription
Back endpaper: "THOs S. Francis, Draper Deal" [printed in blue ink on white adhesive sticker]
Library Subject (LOC)
Children's stories
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E.V.Roddin & Co. Manufacturing Jewelers and Diamond Importers : 40th annual catalogue 1896

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1896
Call Number
739.27 ROD
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
739.27 ROD
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publication Date
1896
Library Subject (LOC)
Jewelry
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Famous old cars

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Bowman, Hank Wieand
Publication Date
c1957
Call Number
629.2 BOW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
629.2 BOW
Author
Bowman, Hank Wieand
Place of Publication
Greenwich, Conn.
Publisher
Fawcett
Publication Date
c1957
Series
A Fawcett Book ; no. 359
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"J.H. ROBINS / 3525 DOVER ST. / BURNABY BC.", handwritten in ink on front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Automobiles--History
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Farmer in the dell

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1951
Call Number
810 MAT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.20.25
Call Number
810 MAT
Contributor
Routledge, Bob
Duncan, Ted, 1902-1976
Place of Publication
Los Angeles
Publisher
Mattel Inc.
Publication Date
c1951
Physical Description
1 vol. (unpaged) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 18 cm.
Inscription
Farmer in the Dell A Mattel Music Maker Book Susan Huffman
pencil and crayon scribbles on back cover
Library Subject (LOC)
Juvenile literature
Notes
music and lyrics with music box-style crank to play tune (music no longer works)
"turn the crank and sing each page"--title page
"Pictured by Bob Routledge"
"Music arranged by Ted Duncan"
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Field-book for railroad engineer. Circular and parabolic curves, turnouts, vertical curves, levelling, computing earth-work, transition curves on new lines and applied to existing lines, together with tables of radii, ordinates, long chords, logarithms, logarithmic and natural sines, tangents, etc., and a metric curve table.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Henck, John B.
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Publication Date
1898
c1854
Call Number
625 HEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV984.58.37
Call Number
625 HEN
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Author
Henck, John B.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
D. Appleton and Co.
Publication Date
1898
c1854
Physical Description
xv; 164 p. : diagr. ; 14 cm.
Inscription
"Presented by W.H.T. Twigg BCLS May 17 1934"
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroad engineering
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Henck, John B. (John Benjamin), 1816-1903.
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Fifty piano pieces without octaves for beginners : op.70

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Berens, Hermann, 1826-1880
Publication Date
1898
Call Number
781.3 BER
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.165.38
Call Number
781.3 BER
Author
Berens, Hermann, 1826-1880
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
G. Schirmer
Publication Date
1898
Series
Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics, v. 504-507
Physical Description
21 p. : 31 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Piano--Studies and exercises
Piano
Piano music
Music
Composition (Music)
Notes
"Complete in one volume and in three books" -- Title page
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Fifty-two weeks with God :a devout study of the international Sunday School Lessons for 1899 : containing also the text of the lessons together with the titles and golden texts : arranged for the convenience of clergymen, Sunday school teachers, and other Christian students

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Linscott, T. S. (Thomas Samuel), 1846-1919
Publication Date
1898
Call Number
268.6 LIN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.68.1
Call Number
268.6 LIN
Author
Linscott, T. S. (Thomas Samuel), 1846-1919
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
The Bradley-Garretson Co. (Limited)
Publication Date
1898
Physical Description
ix, 120 p. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"G.B.Salmond Books & Stationery Brantford - ONT." -- stickered on endpaper (front). "1.00" -- handwritten in pencil on endpaper (front). "B5" -- handwritten in pencil on endpaper (front).
Library Subject (LOC)
Christian education of children
Sunday schools
Notes
Includes biblographical references.
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Fill 'er up! : the story of fifty years of motoring

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Partridge, Bellamy, 1877-1960
Publication Date
c1952
Call Number
388.4 PAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
388.4 PAR
Author
Partridge, Bellamy, 1877-1960
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
c1952
Physical Description
x, 235 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"Sheridan and Ernest Street / 3049 Walter Ave, / South Burnaby, B.C. / from / Uncle Will Pound / Christmas 1954", handwritten in ink on inside of front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Automobiles--History
Automobile driving
Notes
Includes index.
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Fire Department fonds

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920-2019
Collection/Fonds
Fire Department fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1 m of textual records, graphic material, and cartographic material
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of news clippings; notes correspondence; and layout and research materials used in the development and creation of the Burnaby Fire Department history entitled “Follow that Fire.” Also consists of administrative records created by the Fire Department related to its management, direct…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920-2019
Collection/Fonds
Fire Department fonds
Physical Description
1 m of textual records, graphic material, and cartographic material
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FOIPPA
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of news clippings; notes correspondence; and layout and research materials used in the development and creation of the Burnaby Fire Department history entitled “Follow that Fire.” Also consists of administrative records created by the Fire Department related to its management, direction, coordination, training services, and planning, including daily record books, emergency preparedness pamphlets, a departmental practice manual, procedural directives, scrapbooks, and an orthophoto map (in 63 pieces) of the City of Burnaby.
History
Serving the City since 1911, the Burnaby Fire Department is committed to providing timely, professional, and effective fire-related emergency services to save lives, property and the environment. Their dedicated staff serves the City via seven fire stations located strategically across Burnaby. Each of our stations is equipped with up-to-date vehicles and equipment. Their highly skilled and trained team of men and women provide many services, including fire suppression and prevention, investigation, inspection, training, medical, vehicle extrication, technical and other speciality rescues, hazardous materials response and public education services. The following information pertains to the publication "Follow That Fire": Communities have always lived with the threat of fire. Early Burnaby residents banded together to extinguish out-of-control brush fires. In the 1920s, the Municipal Police were responsible for fire-related matters, earning three dollars for attending a fire. Donations to the Vancouver and New Westminster Fire Departments' Benevolent Funds brought the first fire engines to Burnaby's rescue. As the population increased, by-laws were enacted to develop a full-time fire service. Several members saw the value in jotting down recollections of their experiences as Burnaby firemen, which sparked an interest in completing the History of the Burnaby Fire Department. While researching this project, the author was fortunate in being able to draw from the resources of retired chiefs Fred Blake and Lewis Auvache, who were original members of the Department. The Department's progression includes heated and sometimes humorous debates regarding who should be responsible for fire protection, deciding if there was a need for a fire services, and how taxes would be levied to support the service. Photographs throughout the text represent stages of development which include a pictorial record of Burnaby fire trucks from 1923 to the present platform ladder trucks. From its humble beginning as two separate fire departments operating from a converted police horse stable and a water pumping station, the Burnaby Fire Department has developed into a professional organization serving its citizens from six fire stations.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Cartographic Material
Creator
City of Burnaby
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds.
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Fire insurance plans - Greater Vancouver - Volume XVIII - Municipality of Burnaby

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1927-1950
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
22 plans on 12 sheets : col. lithographic print ; 64 x 54 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of fire insurance plans titled "Greater Vancouver / Volume XVIII / Municipality / of Burnaby" surveyed May 1927, revised in October 1940 and September 1950. Includes a two page key plan (G and H) and twenty associated plans numbered; 1801; 1802; 1803; 1804; 1805; 1806; 1807; 1808; 18…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Series
Fire Insurance plans of Greater Vancouver and Burnaby series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
22 plans on 12 sheets : col. lithographic print ; 64 x 54 cm
Material Details
Scales between [1:600] and [1:6000]
Scope and Content
Item consists of fire insurance plans titled "Greater Vancouver / Volume XVIII / Municipality / of Burnaby" surveyed May 1927, revised in October 1940 and September 1950. Includes a two page key plan (G and H) and twenty associated plans numbered; 1801; 1802; 1803; 1804; 1805; 1806; 1807; 1808; 1809; 1810; 1811; 1812; 1813; 1814; 1815; 1819; 1820; 1821; 1822 and 1832.
Creator
British Columbia Underwriters' Association
Publisher
Plan Department of Fire Branch of British Columbia Underwriters' Association
Accession Code
BV987.1.70
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1927-1950
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Scan Resolution
400
Scan Date
11/17/2021
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Scale 1 inch = 50 feet
These plans were removed from a bound book with labels on cover page reading: "Plan No. 90 / THIS INSURANCE PLAN / of / Vancouver VOLUME "8" / IN THE PROPERTY OF THE / British Columbia Insurance Underwriter's Association / Vancouver B.C. / AND IS LOANED / MELVILLE F. THOMSON CO. .../ Date May 26th, 1934"; / "Plan No. 74 / THIS INSURANCE PLAN / OF / VANCOUVER VOLUME "9"" / Plan No. 11 / THIS INSURANCE PLAN / OF / BURNABY VOLUMES 15-19" / "THIS PLAN IS THE PROPERTY OF / THE / BRITISH LAW INSURANCE COMPANY / LIMITED"
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Fire insurance plans - Greater Vancouver - Volume XVII - Municipality of Burnaby

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1927-1950
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
4 plans on 4 sheets : col. lithographic prints
Scope and Content
Item consists of fire insurance plans titled "Greater Vancouver / Volume XVII / Municipality / of Burnaby" surveyed May 1927, revised in October 1940 and September 1950. Includes a two page key plan (E and F) and two associated plans numbered 1729 and 1738 (located within District Lot 35).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Series
Fire Insurance plans of Greater Vancouver and Burnaby series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
4 plans on 4 sheets : col. lithographic prints
Scope and Content
Item consists of fire insurance plans titled "Greater Vancouver / Volume XVII / Municipality / of Burnaby" surveyed May 1927, revised in October 1940 and September 1950. Includes a two page key plan (E and F) and two associated plans numbered 1729 and 1738 (located within District Lot 35).
Creator
British Columbia Underwriters' Association
Publisher
Plan Department of Fire Branch of British Columbia Underwriters' Association
Accession Code
BV987.1.70
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1927-1950
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Scan Resolution
400
Scan Date
2021-11-17
Notes
Title based on contents of item
These plans were removed from a bound book with labels on cover page reading: "Plan No. 90 / THIS INSURANCE PLAN / of / Vancouver VOLUME "8" / IN THE PROPERTY OF THE / British Columbia Insurance Underwriter's Association / Vancouver B.C. / AND IS LOANED / MELVILLE F. THOMSON CO. .../ Date May 26th, 1934"; / "Plan No. 74 / THIS INSURANCE PLAN / OF / VANCOUVER VOLUME "9"" / Plan No. 11 / THIS INSURANCE PLAN / OF / BURNABY VOLUMES 15-19" / "THIS PLAN IS THE PROPERTY OF / THE / BRITISH LAW INSURANCE COMPANY / LIMITED"
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Fire insurance Plans of Greater Vancouver and Burnaby series

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1925-1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
over 100 plans on multiple sheets : col. lithographic prints
Scope and Content
Series consists of fire insurance plans of Greater Vancouver and Burnaby created by the British Columbia Insurance Underwriters Association and a fire insurance plan of the Dominion Bridge Company, Burnaby Plant created by Associated Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Series
Fire Insurance plans of Greater Vancouver and Burnaby series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
over 100 plans on multiple sheets : col. lithographic prints
Scope and Content
Series consists of fire insurance plans of Greater Vancouver and Burnaby created by the British Columbia Insurance Underwriters Association and a fire insurance plan of the Dominion Bridge Company, Burnaby Plant created by Associated Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
History
The British Columbia Underwriters' Association was founded in Victoria in 1880, most likely under the name British Columbia Fire Underwriters Association. In 1928 the organisation changed its name to the British Columbia Insurance Underwriters Association, and again in 1940 to the British Columbia Underwriters Association.
Accession Code
HV972.111
BV987.1.70
BV015.10.1
Date
1925-1957
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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First steps in the history of our country

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.170.16
Call Number
372.89 MOW
Author
Mowry, William A. (William Augustus), 1829-1917
Mowry, Arthur May, 1862-1900
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Silver, Burdett and Company
Publication Date
c1898
Physical Description
315 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Property of the Town of Millinocket No. 200" [label pasted on front pastedown. 200 handwritten in pencil] "S16" [phrase crossed out and handwritten in black ink on front endpaper] "50¢" [handwritten in black pencil on front endpaper] "Premium Stores 4543 Kingsway Burnaby 1, B.C., Canada" [stamped in black in on front endpaper]
Library Subject (LOC)
United States
United States--History
Notes
Author's given names and dates: Mowry, William A. (William Augustus), 1829-1917
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First year in French

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Syms, L. C.
Publication Date
c1895
Call Number
448.242 SYM
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3718.1
Call Number
448.242 SYM
Author
Syms, L. C.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
American Book Company
Publication Date
c1895
Physical Description
128 p. ; 20 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
French language--Composition and exercises --(Elementary)
French language--Grammar
Juvenile literature
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Syms, L. C. (Louis Charles), 1857-1931.
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Fitting : buttonholes and pockets : no. 3, lesson 4

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6621
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Singer Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
Publication Date
c1957
Call Number
646.2 SIN v.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV014.38.8
Call Number
646.2 SIN v.3
Author
Singer Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
Publisher
Singer Manufacturing Company
Publication Date
c1957
Series
No. 3 Lesson 4
Physical Description
12 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Dressmaking
Notes
Part 3 of 7
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Five hundred years of printing

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Steinberg, S. H. (Sigfrid Henry), 1899-1969
Publication Date
1955
Call Number
686.2 STE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV999.40.1
Call Number
686.2 STE
Author
Steinberg, S. H. (Sigfrid Henry), 1899-1969
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, Scotland
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
1955
Physical Description
277 p., 32 plates
Library Subject (LOC)
Printing--History
Printing
Notes
Includes index.
"With a foreword by Beatrice Warde" Tp.
Author's given name and dates: Steinberg, S. H. (Sigfrid Henry), 1899-1969
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Fleck bros. limited industrial supplies : catalog no. 57

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3347
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1959
Call Number
381 FLE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV991.45.148
Call Number
381 FLE
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Fleck Bros. Ltd.
Publication Date
1959
Physical Description
1 vol. ; ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.
Inscription
"Foreman of Works" [handwritten on first divider in pencil]
Library Subject (LOC)
Industrial equipment
Catalogs
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Object History
Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991
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From manger to throne : embracing a new life of Jesus the Christ and a history of Palestine and its people

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt), 1832-1902
Publication Date
c1890
Call Number
232.9 TAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV982.24.33
Call Number
232.9 TAL
Author
Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt), 1832-1902
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, Pa.
Publisher
Historical Publishing Company
Publication Date
c1890
Physical Description
655 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Inscription
"Mrs. W.J. Chase from her son John S. Chase Christmas 1893" -- handwritten
Library Subject (LOC)
Jesus Christ
Palestine--History
Bible stories
Biography
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and Index.
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Fundamentals for Brown Owls and Tawny Owls

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Girl Guides of Canada
Publication Date
1958
Call Number
369.4 GIR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV015.35.69
Call Number
369.4 GIR
Author
Girl Guides of Canada
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Girl Guides of Canada
Publication Date
1958
Physical Description
130 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"Louise Esplen" [handwritten on cover in black ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Girls--Societies and clubs
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Notes
Includes index
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Game Regulation Map of British Columbia

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1954
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : col. ; on sheet 55 x 70 cm folded to 23 x 11 cm + 1 p. (newsprint)
Scope and Content
Item is the "Game Regulation Map of British Columbia" for the 1954-1955 hunting season showing provincial electoral districts.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1954
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
1 map : col. ; on sheet 55 x 70 cm folded to 23 x 11 cm + 1 p. (newsprint)
Material Details
1 p. accompanying is a newspaper clipping from the Vancouver Sun dated August 6, 1954 that pertains to the "new" game regulations
Scale : 1 inch = 40 miles
Description Level
Item
Record No.
42684
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is the "Game Regulation Map of British Columbia" for the 1954-1955 hunting season showing provincial electoral districts.
Media Type
Cartographic Material
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Gay Adventurers : book 5

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1953
Call Number
428.4 DIC v.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV009.4.5
Call Number
428.4 DIC v.5
Contributor
Dickie, D. J., 1883-1972
Kerr, Illingworth H.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, B.C.]
Publisher
J. M. Dent and Sons (Canada) Limited
Publication Date
1953
Series
Canadian parade readers
Physical Description
x, 438 p. : ill.(some col.) ; 21 cm.
Inscription
"GAY / ADVENTURERS" on cover. "CANADIAN PARADE READERS" on bottom of cover. "BOOK FIVE" on back of cover at bottom. "SUNCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL / 4511 RUMBLE STREET / SOUTH BURNABY, B.C." stamped on endpaper (front). "SEP 8 1953" stamped on endpaper (front). Handwritten names in ink and pencil: "Knud Andrson" [sic], "Knud", "Douglas Anderson", "Grant Didmon", "Kenny Leo".
"PRINTED AND BOUND IN CANADA / WRIGLEY PRINTING CO. LTD., VANCOUVER" on copyright page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers (Elementary)
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Books
Object History
The artifacts are from the Robins family of Burnaby 1930's 1940'd
Notes
includes bibliographical references and index.
Author's given name and dates: Dickie, D. J. (Donalda James), 1883-1972.
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General catalog index of Marshall-Wells company, limited

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5526
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Marshall-Wells Company Limited
Publication Date
1950
Call Number
621.9 MAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV978.50.45
Call Number
621.9 MAR
Author
Marshall-Wells Company Limited
Place of Publication
Winnipeg
Publisher
Marshall-Wells Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
1950
Physical Description
xlv, 1858 p. : ill. ; 32 cm.
Inscription
"Form 48 1M 2-49 Marshall-Wells British Columbia Sectional Catalogue DATE ISSUED October 2, 1950 ON LOAN TO Lakeview Lumber Co. ADDRESS Powell River, B. C. TO BE USED BY LOCATION PLEASE NOTE:-- This new Sectional Catalogue is entered in our Catalogue Records as shown above. we ask you to notify us promptly of any change of name or location, in order that new sections or revised sections may be sent to you correctly addressed as they are compiled in the future. "WE CARRY THE STOCKS" COMPLIMENTS OF: MARSHALL-WELLS B. C. LIMITEDXXX549 CARRALL STREET - - VANCOUVER, B. C." [Typed and glued to front endpaper]
Library Subject (LOC)
Tools
Mills and mill-work
Catalogs
Subjects
Industries - Forestry
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Grammar for common schools : to which has been added an appendix on composition for use in Canadian public schools

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary163
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Tweed, Benjamin F., 1811-1896
Edition
Canadian ed.
Publication Date
1891
Call Number
425 TWE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.120.8
Call Number
425 TWE
Edition
Canadian ed.
Author
Tweed, Benjamin F., 1811-1896
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
W. J. Gage & Co.
Publication Date
1891
Series
W. J. Cage & Co.'s educational series.
Physical Description
x, 178 p. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"W15" -- handwritten and crossed-out in pen on endpaper (front). "Maggie Emily Patterson / Lockerby S.D. / Boulton / Manitoba / Canada" -- handwritten in ink on flyleaf. Various handwritting through signature.
Library Subject (LOC)
English language--Grammar--1870-1949
English language--Composition and exercises
Notes
Includes index.
"Above authorized by the Board of Education, Manitoba."
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Graphic Map and Street Guide of Vancouver British Columbia / Graphic Publishers Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46977
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[ca. 1950]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map
Scope and Content
Map and street guide of Vancouver, including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and Lulu Island. Map also includes an index of parks, schools, hospitals and other places of interest.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[ca. 1950]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
1 map
Description Level
Item
Record No.
37274
Accession Number
2008-19
Scope and Content
Map and street guide of Vancouver, including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and Lulu Island. Map also includes an index of parks, schools, hospitals and other places of interest.
Media Type
Cartographic Material
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Gregg shorthand : a light-line phonography for the million

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary360
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Gregg, John Robert, 1867-1948
Edition
New and rev. ed.
Publication Date
c1893
c1901
c1916
Call Number
653 GRE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV989.9.34
Call Number
653 GRE
Edition
New and rev. ed.
Author
Gregg, John Robert, 1867-1948
Place of Publication
New York
Toronto
Publisher
The Gregg Publishing Co.
Publication Date
c1893
c1901
c1916
Printer
Allied Printing
Physical Description
154 p. : ill. : 18 cm.
Inscription
"Grace Horwood 4304 Oxford St. Vancouver B.C." [Handwritten in pencil on front endpaper] "120" [Printed and underlined in blue ink on front endpaper] "32" [Handwritten and underlined in pencil on front endpaper] "Miss Grace Horwood 4304 Oxford St. Vancouver B.C." [Handwritten in pencil, upside down on front endpaper] "Grace Horwood 4304 Oxford St. Vancouver B.C." [Handwritten in pencil on front flyleaf]
Library Subject (LOC)
Shorthand
Shorthand--Gregg
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Growing up in Burnaby subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10391
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1930-1960 (interview content), interviewed May 2005
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
36 sound recordings (mp3)
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of six oral history interviews that were conducted in May of 2005 by Burnaby Village Museum's Assistant Curator, Tom Gooden. Tom interviewed various members of the community as they reflected on their experiences about what it was like to grow up in Burnaby. This information beca…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Growing Up in Burnaby subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
36 sound recordings (mp3)
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of six oral history interviews that were conducted in May of 2005 by Burnaby Village Museum's Assistant Curator, Tom Gooden. Tom interviewed various members of the community as they reflected on their experiences about what it was like to grow up in Burnaby. This information became part of Burnaby Village Museum's Summer 2005- Stride Studios Exhibition entitled: "My Name: Growing Up in Burnaby". Persons interviewed included Burnaby Retired Teachers Association Heritage Committee members- Janet White and Ken and Gail Yip as well as Burnaby residents, Ella Beatty; Robert Lowe, Cice Brown and Maureen Sawshe.
Accession Code
BV017.45
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Date
1930-1960 (interview content), interviewed May 2005
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
Most of the interviews have been divided into Tracks and described accordingly
Interview with Maureen Sawshe is Closed due to access and reproduction restrictions
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Guess who

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5046
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
X3234
Call Number
428.6 GRA
Author
Gray, William S. (William Scott), 1885-1960
Artley, A. Sterl
Arbuthnot, May Hill, 1884-1969
Contributor
Dillon, Corinne Boyd
Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill.
Publisher
Scott, Foresman and Company
Publication Date
c1951
Series
Curriculum foundation series
Physical Description
95 p. : ill. (col.) ; 22 cm.
Inscription
"Galder School" -- stamped multiple times through signature.
Library Subject (LOC)
Children's literature
Reading (Preschool)
Notes
"The new basic readers."
Includes index.
"Illustrated by Corinne Boyd Dillon".
Author's given name and dates: Gray, William S. (William Scott), 1885-1960
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Hallowed hymns new and old

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6392
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1890
Call Number
783.9 HAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.121.20
Call Number
783.9 HAL
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Biglow & Main Co.
Publication Date
c1890
Physical Description
1 vol. (unpaged) : music ; 22 cm.
Inscription
"C. C. Hockridge Cedarville Ont" [handwritten in ink on front pastedown] "Chas. C. Hockridge" "C. C. Hockridge Cedarville Ont." [handwritten in pencil on first page] "Chas. C. Hockridge, General Merchant Cedarville, Ont." [stamped on first page]
Library Subject (LOC)
Hymns, English
Object History
Donor's father inscribed his name and address inside book.
Notes
With Gipsy Smith special supplement
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The handy reliable cook book : practical and comprehensive manual of commonsense cookery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2784
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Warren, Jane
Publication Date
1892
Call Number
641.59 WAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.26.104
Call Number
641.59 WAR
Author
Warren, Jane
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
Thomson Bros' Bookstore
Publication Date
1892
Physical Description
100 p. , [6p.] : ill. ; 16 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Cookbooks--1890-1899
Candy
Cake
Pastry
Ice cream
Cooking
Cookbooks--British Columbia
Cooking, American
Fruit--Preservation
Vegetables--Preservation
Object History
Thomson Bros. booksellers, stationers and printers did business in Vancouver at 46 Cordova circa. 1888 and at 108 Cordova when this book was published.
Notes
"How to buy, dress, cook, serve and carve every kind of meat, game, fish, fowl and vegetables. Also giving plain directions for preserving, pickling, canning and drying all kinds of berries, fruits, meats, game, etc. and also instruction for making in the best style all varieties of candies, ice creams, cakes and pastry. -- title page
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Heat for advanced students

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5896
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Edser, Edwin, -1932
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
c1936
c1899
Call Number
536 EDS
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.4.28
Call Number
536 EDS
Edition
Rev. ed.
Author
Edser, Edwin, -1932
Contributor
Bligh, N. M. (Neville Melton), 1890-
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
MacMillan and Co., Limited
Publication Date
c1936
c1899
Printer
Richard Clay & Sons
Physical Description
v-x, 487 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
inside front cover: "Nabil Sabbagh" [handwritten in ink] "Student in the Faculty of Sciences" crossed-out "S17" "S 11" [handwritten in ink] "ADIB F SABBAGH [INK STAMP] c/o Queen's University" "Kingston (Ontario) Canada" inside front page: "G "6 Talliha Street, [handwritten in ink] "Heliopolis" "Electrical Engineering Student" "LEC/571334"
Library Subject (LOC)
Heat
Heat--Textbooks
Notes
Includes indexes.
Revised by Bligh, N. M. (Neville Melton), 1890-.
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Hems, belts and finishes : no. 7, lesson 8

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6625
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Singer Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
Publication Date
c1957
Call Number
646.2 SIN v.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV014.38.12
Call Number
646.2 SIN v.7
Author
Singer Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
Publisher
Singer Manufacturing Company
Publication Date
c1957
Series
No. 7 Lesson 8
Physical Description
12 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Dressmaking
Notes
Part 7 of 7
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Henry's wonderful Model T, 1908-1927

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary914
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Clymer, Floyd, 1895-1970
Publication Date
c1955
Call Number
629.2 CLY COPY 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
629.2 CLY COPY 1
Author
Clymer, Floyd, 1895-1970
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Bonanza Books
Publication Date
c1955
Physical Description
219 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Inscription
"Donated by / Don L. Lamb / June 18, 2004 / XBV", handwritten in pencil on cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Ford Model T automobile
Notes
3 copies held : copy 1.
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Herbert Yee Law family fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18929
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1938-1959] (date of originals), 2017-2019 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Herbert Yee Law family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
4 photographs (tiffs + jpgs)
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of a collection of photographs of Herbert Yee Law, United Fruit Growers, his farm on Marine Drive and a scanned copy of a survey plan of District Lots 163, 162, 157, 158 and 165.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Herbert Yee Law family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
4 photographs (tiffs + jpgs)
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of a collection of photographs of Herbert Yee Law, United Fruit Growers, his farm on Marine Drive and a scanned copy of a survey plan of District Lots 163, 162, 157, 158 and 165.
History
Herbert (Yee) Law was born in New Westminster British Columbia in 1916. Between 1938 and 1945, Yee Law worked for the United Fraser Growers Limited in Vancouver. The company was a wholesaler that purchased produce from Chinese farmers. In 1948 Yee Law purchased land from another Chinese family along Marine Drive in the Big Bend Area of Burnaby. From this location, Yee Law operated a Chinese market garden. Yee Law and his wife Jean had five daughters who attended schools in the area including Riverway West School, McPherson Park School and Burnaby South High School. In 1954, Yee Law continued to live in the area but left his farm to work for a plastic bag company on Annacis Island. Herbert (Yee) Law died in 2003.
Creator
Law, Yee "Herbert"
Accession Code
BV017.40
BV019.11
Date
[1938-1959] (date of originals), 2017-2019 (date of duplication)
Media Type
Photograph
Cartographic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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Heroes, hero worship and the heroic in history

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3109
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881
Publication Date
c1892
Call Number
824.8 CAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.165.76
Call Number
824.8 CAR
Author
Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
A. L. Burt, Publisher
Publication Date
c1892
Physical Description
302, [5] p. : ill.
Inscription
"W 63", in pen inside front cover, crossed out in pencil "John Williamson / Vancouver B.C. / 4th Sept 1912", handwritten in pencil on front endpaper "F d grant", handwritten in purple pencil? on front endpaper, crossed out in pencil
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--19th century
Notes
frontispiece only
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The high school arithmetic for use in high schools, collegiate institutes and senior forms of public schools

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5899
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Ballard, W. H.
McKay, A. C.
Thompson, R. A. (Ronald Augustine)
Publication Date
1896
c1891
Call Number
513 BAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.170.19
Call Number
513 BAL
Author
Ballard, W. H.
McKay, A. C.
Thompson, R. A. (Ronald Augustine)
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Hunter, Rose and Company
Publication Date
1896
c1891
Printer
Hunter, Rose and Company
Physical Description
v-viii, 393 p. : diagr. ; 16 cm.
Inscription
inside front cover: "from R.O. Smith & Co." [sticker label] "Booksellers and Stationers" "Orillia, Ont." "25 cts" [handwritten in pencil] crossed-out "S16" [handwritten in ink] "Fred Callahan" [handwritten in ink] "Mt. Slaven Collegiate Institute Orillia" "Mar. 23rd 1897 25 after 4 P.M."
Library Subject (LOC)
Arithmetic--Textbooks
Arithmetic--Study and teaching
Mathematics--Historical texts
Mathematics--Textbooks
Notes
"Authorized by the Department of Education".
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High school history of England and history of Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary541
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV986.72.2
Call Number
971 BUC
Author
Buckley, Arabella B. (Arabella Burton), 1840-1929
Robertson, W. J.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
The Copp, Clark Company, Limited
Publication Date
1891
Physical Description
xxxviii, 435 p., [9] leaves of plates : geneal. tables, maps ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"Hosaho Hodder" [handwritten in pencil on front endpaper] "65" [handwritten in pencil on page after p. 135] "H. Morey & Co Booksellers and Stationers New Westminster, B.C." [stamped in red ink on page after p. 135]
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada--History
Great Britain--History
Notes
Includes indexes
"High School History of England by Arabella B. Buckley (Mrs. Fisher) and W. J. Robertson" --t.p.
"History of Canada by W. J. Robertson" --t.p.
"Authorized by the Education Department of Ontario" --t.p.
Author's given name and dates: Buckley, Arabella B. (Arabella Burton), 1840-1929
Author's given name and dates: Robertson, W. J. (William John), 1846-
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Hill's French-English and English-French vest-pocket dictionary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary561
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Stevens, C. M. (Charles McClellan), 1861-1942
Publication Date
c1898
Call Number
443.21 STE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.5.20
Call Number
443.21 STE
Author
Stevens, C. M. (Charles McClellan), 1861-1942
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
David McKay
Publication Date
c1898
Physical Description
xix, 300 p. ; 14 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
French language--Dictionaries
English language--Dictionaries
Notes
Author's given name and date: Stevens, C. M. (Charles McClellan), 1861-
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Hints and practical information for cabinet-makers, upholsterers, and furniture men generally : together with a description of all kinds of finishing with full directions therefor, varnishes, polishes, stains for wood, dyes for wood, gilding and silvering, receipts for the factory, lacquers, metals, marbles, etc., pictures, engravings, etc., miscellaneous.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4836
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Phin, John, 1830-1913
Publication Date
1899
Call Number
684 PHI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV011.7.3
Call Number
684 PHI
Author
Phin, John, 1830-1913
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Industrial Publication
Publication Date
1899
Physical Description
130 p., [16] p. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"Geo. Love Esq From Mrs Brandrith Burnaby, B.C. March 22nd 1901", hand written on inside front page in black ink "H. MOREY & Co. Booksellers & Stationers. NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.", printed on a green sticker inside the back cover
Library Subject (LOC)
Furniture finishing
Cabinetwork
Wood finishing
Names
Love, George Richard
Exworthy, William Albert "Bert"
Object History
Book was the property of George Love and used by him
Notes
Attributed to John Phin
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Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19150
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1950-2022
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
3 sound recordings (wav) + 1 sound recording (mp3) + 65 photographs + 26 photographs (jpg) + 1 portfolio (15 col. photographs + 12 col. laser prints) + 1 col. laser print + 6 business cards + 1 identification card + 1 booklet
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of an oral history interview with Jimmy Chow and his wife, Donna Polos; photographs of Jimmy Chow and his family soon after they immigrated to Canada in the 1950s as well as a sampling of photographs and records documenting Jimmy Chow's career in the film industry. Fonds is arranged…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
3 sound recordings (wav) + 1 sound recording (mp3) + 65 photographs + 26 photographs (jpg) + 1 portfolio (15 col. photographs + 12 col. laser prints) + 1 col. laser print + 6 business cards + 1 identification card + 1 booklet
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of an oral history interview with Jimmy Chow and his wife, Donna Polos; photographs of Jimmy Chow and his family soon after they immigrated to Canada in the 1950s as well as a sampling of photographs and records documenting Jimmy Chow's career in the film industry. Fonds is arranged into series: 1) Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos interviews series 2) Jimmy Chow family photographs series 3) Property master photographs series 4) Property master records series
History
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow was born in Lin Pong Lee, Hoiping, China in 1948. In 1950, Jimmy Chow and his mother, Gim Gee Chow (1913-1991) fled China to escape the Communist Revolution and to be reunited with his father, Robin Chung Dip Chow (1906-1990) who’d immigrated to Canada many years earlier. Jimmy’s elder sister Shao-Lin Chow stayed behind in China. Jimmy’s father, Robin Chung Dip Chow immigrated to Canada in 1921 at 14 years of age and was forced to pay the Chinese head tax of $500. In 1950, Jimmy and his mother first fled to Hong Kong before immigrating to Canada and arriving in Vancouver. Jimmy Chow’s birth name is Hipman Chow but when he arrived in Canada, his father indicated that he needed an English name and he was given the name “Jimmy” but retained his birth name “Hipman Chow”. Over the years, Jimmy has also used the name “James H. Chow” and is often credited by this name in the film industry. For the first four years after immigrating, Jimmy and his parents lived in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Quebec where his father had work in hotels and restaurants. While living in Asquith, Saskatchewan Jimmy attended school and began to learn English. In 1954, Jimmy and his parents returned to Vancouver, first living in the area of Strathcona before settling in the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant where they purchased a house located on 15th Avenue east of Main Street. While living in Mount Pleasant, Jimmy attended both elementary and high school. While attending high school, Jimmy began working at the local grocery store where he worked for many years living at home and saving his money. In 1970 while attending Vancouver City College, Jimmy met his future wife Donna Polos. Two years later, they moved in together, married in 1981 and started a family. Jimmy and Donna first lived in North Burnaby before purchasing a house on Victory Street in Burnaby where they raised their three children. Growing up in a traditional Chinese Canadian family, Jimmy was always one who went against the grain. Although his father wanted him to get a business degree, Jimmy had aspirations for a different career path. Through the referral of a friend, he entered the film industry in 1973 working for CBC Vancouver. While working at the CBC, Jimmy gained valuable experience working on the set of the television series The Beachcombers, which launched his career in the film industry. Over a 45 year career, Jimmy worked on over 50 blockbuster movies, historical period films, science fiction films and fantasy films, where he honed in on his expertise as a set decorator, art director and property master. He built an international reputation through working with production companies, prop makers and antique sellers across the globe. As a property master in the film industry, Jimmy Chow has been responsible for designing, managing, and sourcing props for films such as: The BFG, Warcraft: The Beginning, X-Men 2, Fantastic Four, Watchman, Tron: Legacy, Little Women, Seven Years in Tibet, Shanghai Noon, The Shipping News, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, The Changeling, Man of Steel (Superman), Snow Falling on Cedars, Legends of the Fall, And the Sea Will Tell, Once a Thief and many more. With Jimmy's many years of professional experience in the film industry, he has been a union member of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians...) from July 1979, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science from 2018 and has worked as a guest lecturer in film production at Capilano University and Langara University. He was also a key contributor to the Burnaby Village Museum’s 2014 temporary exhibition Burnaby Makes Movies. Donna Polos was born in Vancouver in 1949 to parents Mayme "May" Helen Tillikana Polos (1931-1977) and Donald James Polos (1926-2017). Donna’s maternal grandparents, Elvi Tienhara and Toiva Tillikana immigrated to Canada from Helsinki, Finland. Donna’s paternal grandmother, Pauline Chimiki Polos emigrated from Ukraine to Argentina and then to Winnipeg. Donna’s paternal grandfather, James "Jimmy" Kostopolus emigrated as an orphan from Sparta Greece at the age of 12 years. In 1908, he first immigrated to the United States where he was denied entry so immigrated to Canada, entering through Halifax at Pier 17. When immigrating, James changed his last name to "Polos". Jimmy Polos arrived in Halifax with only five dollars in his pocket. He lived in Halifax for many years before making his way to Vancouver where he established three restaurants and raised his family. James was the proprietor of three restaurants in Burnaby including; the Home Apple Pie Café (1941-1944) located on East Hastings near Princess Avenue; Jimmy’s Café (1945-1955) located on East Hastings near Hawks Avenue and another restaurant located near 10th Avenue and Alma Street. Donna grew up with her family in Vancouver, first living in the downtown eastside before moving to a home near Joyce Station. Donna attended elementary school and high school while growing up in the neighbourhood of Joyce Station. Donna moved out of her family home at 21 years of age and lived with roommates before moving in with Jimmy Chow in 1972. Donna attended Vancouver City College and the University of British Columbia where she obtained her teaching degree in 1974. Donna first taught at Gilmore Elementary School before being hired to teach at Clinton Elementary School where she taught for nine years. While raising their three children, Donna worked part time teaching in schools in Burnaby. In 1991, after a near death experience, Donna became interested in fine art and took drawing and watercolour painting classes. This experience led her to experimenting with different painting techniques on paper and fabric. In 2008, Donna retired from teaching but continued her art career often working as an Artist in Residence at various schools and exhibiting her work. While living in Burnaby Donna has been politically active with a particular passion for heritage, housing and preserving the natural environment. Donna was instrumental in advocating and petitioning for the establishment of a tree bylaw in Burnaby which was eventually adopted by the City.
Creator
Chow, Hipman "Jimmy"
Polos, Donna
Accession Code
BV022.21
BV023.11
Date
1950-2022
Media Type
Sound Recording
Photograph
Textual Record
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow's name in Cantonese is Chow Hipman and in Mandarin is Zhou Xiamin.
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Historical prints of American cities

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1172
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Freeman, Larry, 1904-1995
Publication Date
c1952
Call Number
973 FRE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
973 FRE
Author
Freeman, Larry, 1904-1995
Place of Publication
Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Publisher
Century House
Publication Date
c1952
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Engraving, American
United States--Pictorial works
United States--Description and travel
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History and technique of lettering

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5977
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Nesbitt, Alexander, 1901-1995
Publication Date
c1957
c1950
Call Number
745.6 NES
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
745.6 NES
Author
Nesbitt, Alexander, 1901-1995
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Dover
Publication Date
c1957
c1950
Physical Description
xvii, 300 p. ; ill. ; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Lettering
Type and type-founding
Notes
Includes bibliography and index
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The history of freemasonry in Canada from its introduction in 1749 embracing a general history of the craft and its origin, but more particularly a history of the craft in the province of Upper Canada, now Ontario, in the Dominion of Canada : compiled and written from official records and from mss. covering the period from 1749-1858, in the possession of the author, Volume 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2704
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Robertson, J. Ross (John Ross), 1841-1918
Publication Date
1899
Call Number
366.10971 ROB v.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.60.1
Call Number
366.10971 ROB v.1
Author
Robertson, J. Ross (John Ross), 1841-1918
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
The Hunter, Rose Company, Limited
Publication Date
1899
Series
The history of freemasonry in Canada, Vol. 1
Physical Description
xxi, 1196 p. : ill. (incl. ports.) maps (some folded) plans, facsims. (some folded) folded tables. ; 26 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Freemasons--History
Secret societies--Canada
Freemasonry
Notes
"Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada" with the Arms of the Grand Lodge of Canada -- Front Cover
"The edition of this work consists of two thousand sets. The number of this set is 29."
Includes index.
Author's given name and dates: Robertson, J. Ross (John Ross), 1841-1918.
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The history of freemasonry in Canada from its introduction in 1749 embracing a general history of the craft and its origin, but more particularly a history of the craft in the province of Upper Canada, now Ontario, in the Dominion of Canada : compiled and written from official records and from mss. covering the period from 1749-1858, in the possession of the author, Volume 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2705
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Robertson, J. Ross (John Ross), 1841-1918
Publication Date
1899
Call Number
366.10971 ROB v.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.60.2
Call Number
366.10971 ROB v.2
Author
Robertson, J. Ross (John Ross), 1841-1918
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
The Hunter, Rose Company, Limited
Publication Date
1899
Series
The history of freemasonry in Canada, Vol. 2
Physical Description
xxiv, 979 p. : ill. (incl. ports.) maps (some folded) plans, facsims. (some folded) folded tables. ; 26 cm.
Inscription
"April 30 1874 / John Leslie St. Clair no 1353 R C Mitters Ont / H M 1895 Prince Ruperts Lodge N 13R M / Z 1883 1884 Prince Ruperts Rct 6 no 52 3R6 / Treasurers King Edward Preceptory / members it & SS Rite 32 April 8th 1887 / at it O M M S Khuram / Grand Masters Manitoba June 1899 June 1903 / Grand Z G C of Canada 1907 & 1908 / Semi Centennial held Toronto Jun 22 1908 / W M St Clair December 27 1878 to Dec 27th 1880" -- handwritten in ink on flyleaf.
Library Subject (LOC)
Freemasons--History
Secret societies--Canada
Freemasonry
Notes
"Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada" with the Arms of the Grand Lodge of Canada -- Front Cover
"The edition of this work consists of two thousand sets. The number of this set is 29."
Includes index.
Author's given name and dates: Robertson, J. Ross (John Ross), 1841-1918.
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The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments : translated out of the original tongues ; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised ; by His Magesty's special command ; appointed to be read in churches.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2701
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
International ed.
Clear-Type ed.
Publication Date
1899
Call Number
220.4 HOL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.44.15
Call Number
220.4 HOL
Edition
International ed.
Clear-Type ed.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
William Collins, Sons, & Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
1899
Printer
Collins' Clear-Type Press
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) ;14 cm.
Inscription
"Miss Mary Stobie Langlo Lees, Duns Berwickshire Scotland" [Handwritten in pencil on front endpaper] "Mrs. Stobie Langton lees Duns Berwickshire Scotland" [Handwritten in pencil on front flyleaf] "Miss M. Stobie Langton lees Duns [Duns crossed out]" [Handwritten in pencil on front flyleaf verso] "Miss Mary Stobie Ellemford" [Handwritten in black ink on front flyleaf verso] "I got this Bible when Seversteen(?)" [Handwritten in pencil on front flyleaf verso] "I the year 1900" [Handwritten in blue ink on front flyleaf verso]
Library Subject (LOC)
Bible. New Testament
Bible. Old Testament
Bible
Notes
"Printed by Royal Authority" -- Title page
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The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments : translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command : appointed to be read in churches

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2601
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1899
Call Number
220 HOL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV975.140.14
Call Number
220 HOL
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1899
Printer
J.J. Little & Co.
Physical Description
1 v. (multiple pagings) : maps ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Mrs. N.P Nerry, [could also read W.P. Werry] Cedarvill. Ont." [Handwritten in black ink on front flyleaf] "To Mother: with best wishes of Father and Ella, for a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year Xmax 1899" [Handwritten in black ink on front flylleaf]
Library Subject (LOC)
Bible
Bible. New Testament
Bible. Old Testament
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I.C.S. reference library, v 15 : mathematics , arithmetic, mensuration, elementary algebra and trigonometric functions, elementary mechanics, logarithms

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3341
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Publication Date
c1905
c1897
Call Number
510 INT Ver. 2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV991.45.140
Call Number
510 INT Ver. 2
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Place of Publication
Scranton
Publisher
International Textbook Co.
Publication Date
c1905
c1897
Series
I.C.S. Reference library
Printer
Burr Printing House
Physical Description
various pagings : diag. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
inside front cover : "Property of Oakalla Prison Farm" [ink stamp] inside title page: "11 - 8808" [ink stamp]
Library Subject (LOC)
Mathematics--Textbooks
Mathematics--Historical texts
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Object History
Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991
Notes
"A series of textbooks prepared for the students of the International Correspondence Schools and containing in permanent form the instruction papers, examination questions, and keys used in their various courses."
Includes index.
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I.C.S. reference library, v 20 : arithmetic

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2845
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1905
c1899
Call Number
513 INT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.106.8
Call Number
513 INT
Place of Publication
Scranton
Publisher
International Textbook Co.
Publication Date
c1905
c1899
Series
I.C.S. reference library ; 20
Physical Description
1 v. (various pagings) : diag. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
Title page: "13-6692" [stamped in green ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Arithmetic
Notes
"A series of textbooks prepared for the students of the international correspondence schools and containing in permanent form the instruction papers, examination questions, and keys used in their various courses." -- t.p.
Includes index.
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