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3813 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. B.C.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18980
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page document conveying the history of ownership of house located at 3813 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. Document states that the house was owned by John "Jack" Waplington and Sarah Alice Cogswell (Nickerson) Waplington between 1925 and 1946; Ray and Frances Louise Fleming betwe…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page document conveying the history of ownership of house located at 3813 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. Document states that the house was owned by John "Jack" Waplington and Sarah Alice Cogswell (Nickerson) Waplington between 1925 and 1946; Ray and Frances Louise Fleming between 1947 and 1958 and owned by Burnaby Muncipality from 1959 until 1970 to make way for the building of Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum).
Accession Code
BV016.46.139
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[2002]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Transcribed title
Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Adminstrative agreement between B.C. Board of Parole and B.C. Corrections Branch

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16690
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1981
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
13 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a copy of "ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE B.C. BOARD OF PAROLE AND THE B.C. CORRECTIONS BRANCH" including a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Mr. John Konrad, Chairman B.C. Board of Parole; Mr. Bernard Robinson, Commissioner B.C. Corrections Branch, March 11, 1981. The t…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla correctional facility records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
13 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a copy of "ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE B.C. BOARD OF PAROLE AND THE B.C. CORRECTIONS BRANCH" including a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Mr. John Konrad, Chairman B.C. Board of Parole; Mr. Bernard Robinson, Commissioner B.C. Corrections Branch, March 11, 1981. The thirteen page agreement is divided into seven sections and includes a Table of Contents.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Public Services - Policing
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Accession Code
BV991.45.242
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1981
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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A socialist calendar 1982

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3662
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1982
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 calendar ; 59.7 x 38 cm
Scope and Content
Item is an oversized calendar published by the Boag Foundation under the direction of Harold Winch, James McKenzie, and David Stupich. Dates are marked with related socialist events or individuals.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Series
Harold E. Winch political photograph album and records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 calendar ; 59.7 x 38 cm
Scope and Content
Item is an oversized calendar published by the Boag Foundation under the direction of Harold Winch, James McKenzie, and David Stupich. Dates are marked with related socialist events or individuals.
Names
Winch, Harold Edward
Accession Code
BV013.12.19
Date
1982
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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B.C. Summer Games recognition certificate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15416
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
July 1984
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a 1984 British Columbia Summer Games recognition certificate awarded to Jeanine Torrance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
B.C. Summer Games series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a 1984 British Columbia Summer Games recognition certificate awarded to Jeanine Torrance.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Names
Torrance, Jeanine
B.C. Summer Games
Accession Code
BV021.4.14
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
July 1984
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 1, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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B.C. Summer Games volunteer registration form

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15415
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1984
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a registration form for Burnaby 1984 B.C. Summer Games. The form has been filled in by Jeanine Torrance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
B.C. Summer Games series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a registration form for Burnaby 1984 B.C. Summer Games. The form has been filled in by Jeanine Torrance.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Forms
Names
B.C. Summer Games
Torrance, Jeanine
Accession Code
BV021.4.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1984
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Blessing for the Administration/Entrance Building of the Burnaby Village Museum

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4822
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
18 Feb. 1989
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Document titled "The Blessing of the Site for the Administration/Entrance Building of the/ Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Century Park Museum Association Board of Directors' administrative files series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Document titled "The Blessing of the Site for the Administration/Entrance Building of the/ Burnaby Village Museum.
Accession Code
BV018.21.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
18 Feb. 1989
Media Type
Textual Record
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British Columbia Gaol Service Uniform Specifications and Scale of Issue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16700
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[198-]
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
16 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a sixteen page document titled "BRITISH COLUMBIA GAOL SERVICE / UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS AND SCALE OF ISSUES". Document refers to uniform specifications for staff working at Oakalla Prison.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla correctional facility records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
16 p.
Material Details
includes 2p. table of contents
Scope and Content
Item consists of a sixteen page document titled "BRITISH COLUMBIA GAOL SERVICE / UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS AND SCALE OF ISSUES". Document refers to uniform specifications for staff working at Oakalla Prison.
Creator
Province of British Columbia
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Accession Code
BV991.45.612
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[198-]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Annotations on document in blue ink
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Certificate of Appreciation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18960
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
June 1987
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate
Scope and Content
Item consists of a certificate from the Corporation of the District of Burnaby awarded to Frances Waplington Fleming. Certificate awarded to Frances Waplington Fleming in appreciation for the story she wrote that appears in the book 'Pioneer Tales of Burnaby'. The certificate is signed by Burnaby …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington family documents series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate
Material Details
Gold seal of the Corporation of the District of Burnaby in bottom left corner of certificate
Image in background of text is a screened photograph of an image "Looking north from Burnaby Lake Pavillion"
Scope and Content
Item consists of a certificate from the Corporation of the District of Burnaby awarded to Frances Waplington Fleming. Certificate awarded to Frances Waplington Fleming in appreciation for the story she wrote that appears in the book 'Pioneer Tales of Burnaby'. The certificate is signed by Burnaby Mayor William A. Lewarne.
Creator
City of Burnaby
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Accession Code
BV016.46.49
Date
June 1987
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Curriculum vitae of Frances L. Fleming

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18968
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1985]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a cirriculum vitae of Frances L. Fleming (nee Waplington). Document lists professional training, awards, committee work, teaching experience, journalism and activities between 1932 and 1985.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a cirriculum vitae of Frances L. Fleming (nee Waplington). Document lists professional training, awards, committee work, teaching experience, journalism and activities between 1932 and 1985.
Creator
Fleming, Frances "Fanny" Waplington
Parallel Title
[1985]
Accession Code
BV016.46.130
Date
[1985]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Douglas Road School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18995
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten note on paper in the shaped of an apple. Note is titled "Douglas Road School" and includes location of Douglas Road School and the names of the Waplington children (Frances, John and Grace Waplington) and Fleming children (John Reyland, Edith and Sara Fleming) and the…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten note on paper in the shaped of an apple. Note is titled "Douglas Road School" and includes location of Douglas Road School and the names of the Waplington children (Frances, John and Grace Waplington) and Fleming children (John Reyland, Edith and Sara Fleming) and the dates that they attended the school.
Accession Code
BV016.46.156
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[2001]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
Images
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Douglas Road School poem

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18972
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2001 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 photocopies
Scope and Content
Photocopy of poem titled "Douglas Road School 1921-1922" written by Frances Fleming (nee Waplington) and photocopy of photograph of young Frances Fleming (nee Waplington).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 photocopies
Scope and Content
Photocopy of poem titled "Douglas Road School 1921-1922" written by Frances Fleming (nee Waplington) and photocopy of photograph of young Frances Fleming (nee Waplington).
Creator
Fleming, Frances "Fanny" Waplington
Names
Fleming, Frances "Fanny" Waplington
Accession Code
BV016.46.131
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
2001 (date of original)
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photocopies are part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Douglas Road School reunion program

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18996
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Mar. 1985
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a printed program for the Douglas Road School Reunion of 75 years. The program is printed on blue cartridge paper and folded in the centre. Content includes "A Brief History"; "The Principals"; "Open House Program" and "Acknowledgements". The name "Maureen" (Fleming) is written in …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a printed program for the Douglas Road School Reunion of 75 years. The program is printed on blue cartridge paper and folded in the centre. Content includes "A Brief History"; "The Principals"; "Open House Program" and "Acknowledgements". The name "Maureen" (Fleming) is written in ink in the top right corner of the cover.
Accession Code
BV016.46.157
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Mar. 1985
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Item is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Don Copan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15414
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
July 1984
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of an envelope addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Don Copan / 4667 Highlawn Dr. / Burnaby B.C." with return address "Office of the Mayor / 4949 Canada Way / Burnaby, British Columbia / V5G 1M2" and postal stamp in red ink reading "BURNABY / HOME OF THE 1984 / B.C. SUMMER GAMES / JULY 19-22".
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
B.C. Summer Games series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of an envelope addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Don Copan / 4667 Highlawn Dr. / Burnaby B.C." with return address "Office of the Mayor / 4949 Canada Way / Burnaby, British Columbia / V5G 1M2" and postal stamp in red ink reading "BURNABY / HOME OF THE 1984 / B.C. SUMMER GAMES / JULY 19-22".
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Copan, Donald Angus "Don"
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.4.22
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
July 1984
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 1, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
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Facilities program for the Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre : corrections branch Ministry of Attorney - general British Columbia

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16664
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
March 1981
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records (214 p.)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a bound report titled: "Facilities Program", "Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre" "Advance Planning and Research for Architecture for the Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre" "Corrections Branch" "Ministry of Attorney-General British Columbia"; prepared for B.C. Bu…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla correctional facility records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records (214 p.)
Material Details
illustrated
Scope and Content
Item consists of a bound report titled: "Facilities Program", "Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre" "Advance Planning and Research for Architecture for the Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre" "Corrections Branch" "Ministry of Attorney-General British Columbia"; prepared for B.C. Buildings Corporation by APRA, for March 1981.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Accession Code
BV991.45.166
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
March 1981
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Grace

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3663
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1986]
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 print ; 20.4 x 44.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a print of the poem "Grace before Meat" (a secular grace) by J.S. (James Shaver) Woodsworth, with an illustration. The print was created for the J.S. Woodsworth Conference in 1986, which was Harold Winch's last public appearance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Series
Harold E. Winch political photograph album and records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 print ; 20.4 x 44.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a print of the poem "Grace before Meat" (a secular grace) by J.S. (James Shaver) Woodsworth, with an illustration. The print was created for the J.S. Woodsworth Conference in 1986, which was Harold Winch's last public appearance.
Names
Winch, Harold Edward
Accession Code
BV013.12.20
Date
[1986]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Grace before meat

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3664
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1986]
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 print ; 20.4 x 44.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a print of the poem "Grace before Meat" (a secular grace) by J.S. (James Shaver) Woodsworth, with an illustration. The print was created for the J.S. Woodsworth Conference in 1986, which was Harold Winch's last public appearance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Series
Harold E. Winch political photograph album and records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 print ; 20.4 x 44.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a print of the poem "Grace before Meat" (a secular grace) by J.S. (James Shaver) Woodsworth, with an illustration. The print was created for the J.S. Woodsworth Conference in 1986, which was Harold Winch's last public appearance.
Names
Winch, Harold Edward
Accession Code
BV013.12.21
Date
[1986]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Guests [anniversary and birthday guest book]

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3660
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1958, 1987
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 v. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item is a guest book containing signatures of guests at two events: a dinner celebrating Winch's 25th anniversary of holding political office (October 24, 1958), and Winch's 80th birthday (June 18, 1987). Taped inside the front cover is a program "25 Years Serving B.C." The first section is inscrib…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Series
Harold E. Winch political photograph album and records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 v. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item is a guest book containing signatures of guests at two events: a dinner celebrating Winch's 25th anniversary of holding political office (October 24, 1958), and Winch's 80th birthday (June 18, 1987). Taped inside the front cover is a program "25 Years Serving B.C." The first section is inscribed "October 24 1958 - Congratulations Harold - and here's to a long association in Vancouver East. Sincerely -." Signatories include numerous Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation members and MLAs. The second section is inscribed "Celebrating June 18, 1987 - 80th Birthday, Harold Winch / at the Home of Don & Helen Winch." Signatories include family members and friends.
Names
Winch, Harold Edward
Accession Code
BV013.12.17
Date
1958, 1987
Media Type
Textual Record
Related Material
See photograph BV013.12.76.
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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In and Out of a Cedar Shake Shack

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4617
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[ca. 2000]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 manuscript : 200 pages
Scope and Content
Item consists of a copy of an unpublished manuscript titled "In and Out of a Cedar Shake Shack The life of a little girl from World War I to Canada's Diamond Jubilee" written by Frances L. Fleming (nee Waplington).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Frances Fleming manuscripts series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 manuscript : 200 pages
Scope and Content
Item consists of a copy of an unpublished manuscript titled "In and Out of a Cedar Shake Shack The life of a little girl from World War I to Canada's Diamond Jubilee" written by Frances L. Fleming (nee Waplington).
Creator
Fleming, Frances "Fanny" Waplington
Other Title Information
Title continues:... The life of a little girl from World War I to Canada's Diamond Jubilee
Accession Code
BV016.46.51
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
[ca. 2000]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Experts from this manuscript (pages 113-126) “Christmas Time” and “The Fire Brigade”. have been made available as a pdf. Contact Burnaby Village Museum to view the Manuscript in it's entirety.
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Inmate application form

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16708
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[198-]
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
4 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a blank "Report to British Columbia Board of Parole / Inmate Application form".
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla correctional facility records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
4 p.
Material Details
carbonless copy paper; performated at top; master page in white, copy pages in green, yellow, pink, orange
Scope and Content
Item consists of a blank "Report to British Columbia Board of Parole / Inmate Application form".
Creator
Province of British Columbia
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Accession Code
BV991.45.617
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[198-]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Interview with Bill Gruenthal

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19636
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1950-2023] (interview content), interviewed 31 Jul. 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (74 min., 37 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (74 min., 37 sec.)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Bill Gruenthal conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Eric Damer on July 31 2023. 00:00:00 – 00:27:01 Bill Gruenthal provides details on his family background, his early life experiences, how he got into the insurance business,…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (74 min., 37 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (74 min., 37 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewee: Bill Gruenthal Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: July 31, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 01:14:37 Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Bill Gruenthal conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Eric Damer on July 31 2023. 00:00:00 – 00:27:01 Bill Gruenthal provides details on his family background, his early life experiences, how he got into the insurance business, his knowledge and interest in Judaism, places that he and his wife lived before moving to Burnaby, family life in Burnaby and his political involvement in running for the Burnaby school board. 00:27:02 – 00:42:50 Bill Gruenthal talks about the Burquest Jewish Community Association, it’s background and his involvement, experiences of discrimination in his career, a brief history of the Jewish people and some cultural traditions. 00:42:51 – 00:56:04 Bill Gruenthal mentions some of the charities that he supports including Burnaby Hospital, his volunteer work within the community and community organizations including the Nikkei Place Foundation and shares more details on his insurance career. 00:56:05 – 01:14:37 Bill Gruenthal shares information about his Burnaby neighbourhood and Jewish funeral customs and provides his impressions of new development at Brentwood, Burnaby Council and other development projects in Burnaby.
History
Interviewee biography: Bill Gruenthal was born in the British Mandate of Palestine, now Israel, in 1935 after his parents had fled Germany in advance of the then worsening political situation. Bill’s father died in 1942; some years later his mother remarried to an Irish-born senior civil servant in that government. He had a difficult and somewhat dangerous job. Soon after marriage, the family, including Bill’s older brother, Martin, immigrated to Canada in January 1947 on the strength of his step-father’s British Passport. They traveled via New York, where Bill’s uncle and his family resided and who put up the family. Later that month, the parents travelled by CP rail from Montreal to Vancouver, followed by Bill and his brother in March 1947 who travelled from New York to White Rock on an American railroad. While passing through the Fraser Valley Bill’s parents took an interest in Silverdale, a small hamlet west of Mission where the four eventually settled. Bill finished High School in Mission and soon joined the insurance industry. Bill connected with the Jewish Community in Vancouver where he met his soon-to-be wife. Upon marriage they were transferred to Calgary; after five years suffering its cold weather they were transferred back to Vancouver. They settled in Burnaby in 1966 as an affordable neighbourhood with easy access to his office downtown Vancouver. Outside work, Bill helped raise his family of three daughters who all graduated Burnaby High School (Alpha). They joined Temple Sholom in Vancouver, and he volunteered and still volunteers for a number of non-profits, including The Jewish Museum and Archives and Nikkei Place Foundation (Burnaby). He was an early long-term supporter and a past president of Burquest Jewish Community Association, mostly involving persons from Burnaby, New Westminster, and the Tri-Cities area (hence the name). He ran for political office in Burnaby in 1976 but was not elected. He delivers food in Burnaby for the Food Bank and is a donor to many worthy causes including Burnaby General Hospital. 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
Migration
Persons - Jewish Canadians
Transportation
Transportation - Rail
Religions - Judaism
Cemeteries
Organizations
Elections
Names
Gruenthal, Bill
Gruenthal, Noemi Yadlow
O'Connor, Herta Ingrid Gruenthal
O'Connor, John
Burquest
Jacobson, Max Alec
Temple Shalom
Brentwood Shopping Centre
Brentwood Park School
Alpha Secondary School
Burnaby School Board
Responsibility
Damer, Eric
Accession Code
BV023.16.14
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1950-2023] (interview content), interviewed 31 Jul. 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Planning Study Area
Brentwood Area
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Transcription available
Documents
Audio Tracks

Interview with Bill Gruenthal, [1950-2023] (interview content), interviewed 31 Jul. 2023

Interview with Bill Gruenthal, [1950-2023] (interview content), interviewed 31 Jul. 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0014_003.mp3
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