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Bicycle accessories and repair supplies

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary913
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Canada Cycle & Motor Company
Publication Date
1913
1916
1920
1925
Call Number
629.2 CAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
629.2 CAN
Author
Canada Cycle & Motor Company
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Canada Cycle & Motor Co.
Publication Date
1913
1916
1920
1925
Physical Description
1 v. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Bicycles
Catalogs
Notes
Includes index.
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Bicycle riding on sidewalks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription263
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File consists of records relating to the creation of a bylaw to prevent bicycle riding on sidewalks.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
1952
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File consists of records relating to the creation of a bylaw to prevent bicycle riding on sidewalks.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Biography- HEW - Bernie Simpson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3644
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1933-1995
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of records relating to the development of a biography of Harold Winch, including notes on sources of information, correspondence, and financial reference material. Bernie Simpson was an NDP MLA in Vancouver-Fraserview (1990-1995) and a friend of Jessie Winch's.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Series
Harold E. Winch biographical records series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of records relating to the development of a biography of Harold Winch, including notes on sources of information, correspondence, and financial reference material. Bernie Simpson was an NDP MLA in Vancouver-Fraserview (1990-1995) and a friend of Jessie Winch's.
Names
Winch, Harold Edward
Accession Code
BV013.12.1
Date
1933-1995
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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B. Keisler subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription6
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920-1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
12 photographs and 1 textual record
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of B. Keisler's photograph and memorabilia collection. Photographs in this collection include images of Kingsway West School, Burnaby South High School and Burnaby May Day celebrations. Also included in Keisler's collection is a 1937 Graduation Banquet dance card.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920-1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
B. Keisler subseries
Physical Description
12 photographs and 1 textual record
Description Level
Subseries
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-15
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of B. Keisler's photograph and memorabilia collection. Photographs in this collection include images of Kingsway West School, Burnaby South High School and Burnaby May Day celebrations. Also included in Keisler's collection is a 1937 Graduation Banquet dance card.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Keisler, B.
Notes
Title based on creator of subseries
PC214, MSS151
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Blythe Eagles papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58058
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1918-1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of records belonging to Dr Blythe Eagles which pertain to his schooling at the University of British Columbia, including report cards, exam questions, Congregation ceremony programmes as well as his student song book and library card (issued in 1921).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1918-1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Eagles family subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS055-012
Accession Number
BHS1991-18
Scope and Content
File consists of records belonging to Dr Blythe Eagles which pertain to his schooling at the University of British Columbia, including report cards, exam questions, Congregation ceremony programmes as well as his student song book and library card (issued in 1921).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Board of Management minute book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65503
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937-1947
Collection/Fonds
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 notebook (hardcover)
Scope and Content
Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Board of Management minute book.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937-1947
Collection/Fonds
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
Physical Description
1 notebook (hardcover)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS021-072
Accession Number
2010-09
Scope and Content
Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Board of Management minute book.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Board of Railway Commissioners

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription396
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1909-1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record, cartographic material, and architectural drawings
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and reports related to the activities of the Board of Railway Commissioners such as the movement of stations, culvert work, and the maintenance of crossings. File also includes white linen plan and blueprint plans (4) of culverts at Cariboo Road and V.W. and Y.Rlwy Jun…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1909-1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record, cartographic material, and architectural drawings
Description Level
File
Record No.
2096
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and reports related to the activities of the Board of Railway Commissioners such as the movement of stations, culvert work, and the maintenance of crossings. File also includes white linen plan and blueprint plans (4) of culverts at Cariboo Road and V.W. and Y.Rlwy Junction, 1911.
Media Type
Textual Record
Architectural Drawing
Cartographic Material
Notes
Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case.
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Board of Works and Waterworks Register of Work Orders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription5966
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1933-1955
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1933-1955
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
8917
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
On cover is "Stores Ledger."
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Board of Works - Petitions to increase employee wages

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription372
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File includes petitions and correspondence relating to requests from city employees for better wages.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
2065
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File includes petitions and correspondence relating to requests from city employees for better wages.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Board of Works subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96370
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1956
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
10 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of minute books for the Board of Works Committee.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1956
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Board of Works subseries
Physical Description
10 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of minute books for the Board of Works Committee.
History
The Board of Works was established circa 1895 in order to provide infrastructure to the rapidly growing population of Burnaby. During 1926 and 1927, the committee was referred to as the Board of Works, Transportation and Industries. Prior to 1926, there was a separate committee called Transportation and Industries which was responsible for this portfolio. In 1928, new committees were formed and the duties associated with transportation and industry was given to the Transportation and Telephone Committee and a Health, Hall and Grounds, Fire and Industries Committee, respectively. From 1933 to 1942, no Board of Works was appointed as the Provincial Commissioner governed Burnaby. When the Board was re-appointed in 1943, it became known as the Board of Works and Waterworks. In 1945, waterworks became a separate committee known as Waterworks, Health and Sanitation. In 1954, the Board of Works reverted to its 1943 name Board of Works and Waterworks for one year. By 1955, Waterworks became a separate committee. The Board of Works disbanded circa 1959.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Bond (Barret, B.J. et al. to Burnaby) - South 1/2 Block 8, DL 20

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1047
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains bond made between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and Blanche Juniata Barrett, Edward William Barrett, and Peter Gray - for monies owed to the Corporation for subdivision plan approval and work.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
2833
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains bond made between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and Blanche Juniata Barrett, Edward William Barrett, and Peter Gray - for monies owed to the Corporation for subdivision plan approval and work.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Bond issues

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription206
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
1890
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
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Bond sales

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription207
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
1891
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
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Bond sales

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription209
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
1894
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
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Bond sales 1912 (Dominion Bond Co. and American Bank Note Co.)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription210
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1913
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 folders textual records
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1913
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
2 folders textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
1895
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
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Bond sales 1912 - Solicitor's correspondence

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription211
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
1897
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
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Bond sales (Wood Gundy Co.)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription208
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 folders textual records
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
2 folders textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
1892
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
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Bond surety - Road construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription424
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and a draft surety bond created for a cost-sharing agreement for road construction.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
2124
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and a draft surety bond created for a cost-sharing agreement for road construction.
Media Type
Textual Record
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The Book of Common Prayer Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription63079
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1918
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book
Scope and Content
Item is "The Book of Common Prayer Canada" subtitled "and administration of the sacraments / and other rites and ceremonies of the Church / according to the use of / The Church of England in the Dominion of Canada / together with the Psalter of Psalms of David / pointed as they are to be sung or sa…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1918
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Leila Orman subseries
Physical Description
1 book
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS104-019
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is "The Book of Common Prayer Canada" subtitled "and administration of the sacraments / and other rites and ceremonies of the Church / according to the use of / The Church of England in the Dominion of Canada / together with the Psalter of Psalms of David / pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches." printed by Cambridge at the University Press, Toronto. This book was given to Leila Orman by her mother in 1936.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Book of Household Expenses

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64879
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1939-1941
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 ledger book
Scope and Content
Item is a "Book of Household Expenses, 1939-1941."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1939-1941
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Richard Hardy family subseries
Physical Description
1 ledger book
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS080-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1993-09
Scope and Content
Item is a "Book of Household Expenses, 1939-1941."
Media Type
Textual Record
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Boundary Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription572
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1915
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and reports related to proposed improvements of Boundary Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1915
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
2282
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and reports related to proposed improvements of Boundary Road.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Boundary Road - City of Vancouver and Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1097
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1916
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and reports on the joint administration of Boundary Road, shared by Burnaby and the City of Vancouver.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1916
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
2886
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and reports on the joint administration of Boundary Road, shared by Burnaby and the City of Vancouver.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Brainerd family fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription76949
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926-1958; 2013
Collection/Fonds
Brainerd family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1 cm. of textual records + 4 photographs (copy-print)
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of receipts, agreements, and registry letter for family home on Harwood Street, along with an election slip, a labour publication, and a propaganda leaflet related to Lawrence Brainerd, as well as a newspaper clipping from 2013 and photocopied and copy-printed early photographs of th…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926-1958; 2013
Collection/Fonds
Brainerd family fonds
Physical Description
1 cm. of textual records + 4 photographs (copy-print)
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2013-05
2013-06
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of receipts, agreements, and registry letter for family home on Harwood Street, along with an election slip, a labour publication, and a propaganda leaflet related to Lawrence Brainerd, as well as a newspaper clipping from 2013 and photocopied and copy-printed early photographs of the family.
History
Lawrence and Violet Brainerd came to Vancouver in 1925 or 1926. Lawrence purchased a small house on Harwood Street in North Burnaby for his wife and two children from her previous marriage. Roy Brainerd was born in 1928 at Royal Columbian Hospital. His sister Patricia Brainerd (later White) was born in 1931, also at Royal Columbian Hospital. Lawrence rebuilt and renovated the house to fit his growing family, planting abundant vegetable gardens and building a chicken coop, and paid off his taxes by doing roadwork for the municipality. Violet Brainerd supplemented her family's income by doing in-home nursing, as she'd been a nurse in France during the war. Roy Brainerd started at Douglas Road School in 1934 and then attended Hugh M. Fraser High School. Roy left his high school at 15 to work for Snap-On Tools, working his way up from pushing a broom to becoming a branch manager. He retired in 1983 after 41 years of service. Together with his wife, Carol, Roy raised three daughters.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Brainerd family
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
MSS172, photo catalogue 551
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Brainerd family papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77171
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938-1958 (date of originals) ; 2013
Collection/Fonds
Brainerd family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
4 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a newspaper clipping and two pages of photocopied photographs pertaining to the Brainerd family; Lawrence and Violet Brainerd, their children Ernest and Vera Moss, Pat (Brainerd) White and Roy Brainerd, as well as Roy's wife Carol and their three daughters Susan, Linda and Jayne Br…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938-1958 (date of originals) ; 2013
Collection/Fonds
Brainerd family fonds
Physical Description
4 p. of textual records
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS172-003
Accession Number
2013-06
Scope and Content
File consists of a newspaper clipping and two pages of photocopied photographs pertaining to the Brainerd family; Lawrence and Violet Brainerd, their children Ernest and Vera Moss, Pat (Brainerd) White and Roy Brainerd, as well as Roy's wife Carol and their three daughters Susan, Linda and Jayne Brainerd.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Brainerd family records

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77024
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926-1934
Collection/Fonds
Brainerd family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
0.5 cm. of textual records.
Scope and Content
File consists of receipts, agreements and a registry letter for the Lawrence Brainerd family property on Harwood Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926-1934
Collection/Fonds
Brainerd family fonds
Physical Description
0.5 cm. of textual records.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS172-001
Accession Number
2013-05
Scope and Content
File consists of receipts, agreements and a registry letter for the Lawrence Brainerd family property on Harwood Street.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Branch office and police sub-station

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription866
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence pertaining to a hall being built in the Vancouver Heights District.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
2630
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence pertaining to a hall being built in the Vancouver Heights District.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Brian Elder subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97415
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1908 (date of original)-1936 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of copies of records compiled by Brian Elder on the history of the British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1908 (date of original)-1936 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Brian Elder subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1996-23
BHS2001-01
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of copies of records compiled by Brian Elder on the history of the British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER).
History
Brian Elder was a restoration volunteer for Friends of Interurban 1223.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Elder, Brian
Notes
Title based on creator of subseries
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Bridge over Still Creek on Douglas Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1688
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932-1933
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual records and architectural drawing
Scope and Content
File includes records related to a bridge over Still Creek on Douglas road; newspaper clippings; Burnaby Broadcast and Daily Province (Vancouver) of October 13, 1932.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932-1933
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual records and architectural drawing
Description Level
File
Record No.
3508
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File includes records related to a bridge over Still Creek on Douglas road; newspaper clippings; Burnaby Broadcast and Daily Province (Vancouver) of October 13, 1932.
Media Type
Textual Record
Architectural Drawing
Notes
Plan for a pile trestle over Still Creek : M9-B-3-9
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British Columbia fruit : its qualities and uses

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3822
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
British Columbia Fruit Growers' Association
Edition
New ed.
1918 ed.
Publication Date
1918
Call Number
641.64 BRI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
BV004.2.2
Call Number
641.64 BRI
Edition
New ed.
1918 ed.
Author
British Columbia Fruit Growers' Association
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
British Columbia Fruit Growers' Association
Publication Date
1918
Printer
The Sun Job Presses
Physical Description
80 p. : ill. : 18 cm.
Inscription
"Year 1924" [Handwritten in blue ink on title page]
Library Subject (LOC)
Recipes
Cooking--British Columbia
Cookbooks--1910-1919
Fruit
Notes
"Two Hundred and Twenty-five Recipes" -- Title page
Images
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The British Columbian - August 31, 1912

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1730
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File consists of an August 31, 1912 issue of "The British Columbian."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
3551
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File consists of an August 31, 1912 issue of "The British Columbian."
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
For related records see files 7-4-1-7 and 7-4-1-8.
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The British Columbian - October 6, 1910

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1721
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
Pages from "The British Columbian," October 6, 1910.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
3541
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
Pages from "The British Columbian," October 6, 1910.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Brown's guide to British Columbia

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4891
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Brown, Conway
Publication Date
1934
Call Number
317.1 BRO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
HV975.15.13
Call Number
317.1 BRO
Author
Brown, Conway
Place of Publication
Ottawa
Publisher
Conway Brown
Publication Date
1934
Series
Brown's guide to British Columbia, no. 4
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. (maps) : 17 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Guidebooks
Canada, Western
British Columbia
British Columbia--Maps
British Columbia--Politics and government
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
Elections
Geographic Features - Districts - Electoral Districts
Notes
Includes index.
"This issue contains federal electoral map of B.C. showing boundaries of new ridings clearly, so that every riding is easily distinguished." -- Cover
Images
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Bucilla blue book of novelty & filet crochet, volume no. 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2941
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1915
Call Number
746.43 BUC v.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
HV972.103.40
Call Number
746.43 BUC v.2
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Bernhard Ulmann Co.
Publication Date
c1915
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. : 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Crocheting
Tatting
Knitting
Embroidery
Notes
"price 10 cents"-- cover.
"Bucilla Blue Book editions following Vol. 2 will be equally interesting and useful. They will contain many exceptionally novel ideas for crochet, including filet crochet, tatting, knitting, embroidery, etc. Every Art-Needleworker should have a complete library of Bucilla Blue Books." -- Title page verso
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Building Department fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription13
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926-2003
Collection/Fonds
Building Department fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of historical building records from the Building Department.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926-2003
Collection/Fonds
Building Department fonds
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records.
Description Level
Fonds
File Class
48100 05 (add. 2020; prev. D)
48100 10 (add. 2020; prev. D)
48100 11 (add. 2020; prev. D)
48100 12 (add. 2020; prev. D)
48100 14 (add. 2020; prev. D)
48100 18 (add. 2020; prev. D)
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FOIPPA
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of historical building records from the Building Department.
History
In 2022, responsibility for Major Civic Projects was moved from the Planning and Building Department to the newly-created Lands and Facilities Department.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
City of Burnaby
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds.
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Bunker sites

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription696
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1916
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and directives for the purchase of Lot 4, blocks 8-17 of DL 97 and Lots 5-8, block B of DL 173 for proposed bunker sites.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1916
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
2422
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and directives for the purchase of Lot 4, blocks 8-17 of DL 97 and Lots 5-8, block B of DL 173 for proposed bunker sites.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Burnaby anniversary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1733
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains the September 20, 1917 issue of "The British Columbian," which includes an article titled "Burnaby's Silver Anniversary was Gala Occasion."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
3554
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains the September 20, 1917 issue of "The British Columbian," which includes an article titled "Burnaby's Silver Anniversary was Gala Occasion."
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
For related records see file 8-2-3-3.
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Burnaby Art Gallery subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription14
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1890 (date of original)-1983
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs and textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of and publications related to the Burnaby Art Gallery and Fairacres property.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1890 (date of original)-1983
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Art Gallery subseries
Physical Description
Photographs and textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1996-12
BHS1990-05
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of and publications related to the Burnaby Art Gallery and Fairacres property.
History
The Burnaby Art Gallery association was founded in 1967. The purpose of the association was to present a historical and contemporary art program by local, regional, national, and international artists; facilitate the development of emerging artists; provide diverse art educational programming; acquire culturally significant works on paper. The City of Burnaby assumed management of the gallery, its collection, staff and governance in 1998, with the art gallery then taking on the added responsibility of caring for and managing the City of Burnaby’s permanent art collection. The Gallery, along with the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and the Burnaby Village Museum in Deer Lake Park, are part of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department of the City of Burnaby. The Burnaby Art Gallery is located inside the historic Ceperley House, built by Henry and Grace Ceperley. The couple purchased a strawbery farm on the north shore of Deer Lake from George Clayton in 1909 and built their home, also known as "Fairacres", on the property in 1911. The house was designed by the English architect, R.P.S. Twizell and with its river rock veranda, beautiful hand-crafted woodwork, stained-glass and tile, remains one of the finest examples of Edwardian architecture in the Lower Mainland. Grace and Hentry Ceperley had one daughter named Ethelwyn who married James Edward Hall. Ethelwyn and James Edward Hall had three children: Edith Ceperley, James Edward "Junior," and Florence Renn. In 1917, Grace Ceperley died and left Fairacres to her husband with the stipulation that when the home was sold the proceeds would be used to build a playground for the children of Vancouver in Stanley Park. In 1939, the local Catholic Diocese funded a group of five Benedictine monks from Mount Angel, Oregon to establish a priory in the province. The monks purchased the Ceperley House for their monastery. They also built a large gymnasium on the property. After serving as a monastery, the house was used as a fraternity for some of the first students attending Simon Fraser University, and then became home to the art gallery in the 1960s. The City of Burnaby acquired the property in 1966 and the house was designated a heritage building in 1992. In 1998 the City began restoring exterior of the house and upgraded the building for improved public use. The renovations were completed in 2000, and transformed the house back to its appearance of 1911. The gymnasium built by the Benedictine monks was converted into into the James Cowan Theatre. There are two main galleries, a lounge gallery with a fireplace and easy chairs and The Shopping Bag, a gallery shop run by volunteers. The goals of the gallery are to: provide access to contemporary Canadian art, present works from the permanent collection; collect contemporary works on paper; and offer challenging and educational exhibition related programming.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Burnaby Art Gallery
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC241, PC242, MSS066
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Burnaby Board of Trade Incorporation certificate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58135
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 10, 1910
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item is the original certificate that recognises the Incorporation of the Burnaby Board of Trade under the provisions of the 'Benevolent Societies Act'.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 10, 1910
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
Physical Description
1 p.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS057-007
Accession Number
BHS1991-20
Scope and Content
Item is the original certificate that recognises the Incorporation of the Burnaby Board of Trade under the provisions of the 'Benevolent Societies Act'.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
1 b&w photocopy accompanying
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Burnaby Branch cash book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65053
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1925
Collection/Fonds
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 ledger book
Scope and Content
Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch cash book. Included in the minute book are two loose sheets; a Statement of Receipts and Dispursements as well as a letter from the Bank of Toronto regarding an automobile purchase.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1925
Collection/Fonds
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
Physical Description
1 ledger book
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS021-006
Accession Number
2010-09
Scope and Content
Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch cash book. Included in the minute book are two loose sheets; a Statement of Receipts and Dispursements as well as a letter from the Bank of Toronto regarding an automobile purchase.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Burnaby Branch ledger book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65065
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914-1920
Collection/Fonds
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 ledger book
Scope and Content
Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch ledger book. Included in the minute book are loose receipts and note pages.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914-1920
Collection/Fonds
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
Physical Description
1 ledger book
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS021-018
Accession Number
2010-09
Scope and Content
Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch ledger book. Included in the minute book are loose receipts and note pages.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Burnaby Branch papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65433
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929-1943
Collection/Fonds
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch transportation reports, disbursement statements and tax receipts.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1929-1943
Collection/Fonds
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS021-045
Accession Number
2010-09
Scope and Content
File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch transportation reports, disbursement statements and tax receipts.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Burnaby Branch receipt book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65060
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924-1948
Collection/Fonds
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 ledger book
Scope and Content
Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch receipt book. Included in the receipt book are loose annual Statement of Disbursement pages.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924-1948
Collection/Fonds
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
Physical Description
1 ledger book
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS021-013
Accession Number
2010-09
Scope and Content
Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch receipt book. Included in the receipt book are loose annual Statement of Disbursement pages.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Burnaby British Columbia : reference and year book 1931

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4882
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1931
Call Number
317.133 BUR Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
HV978.48.11
Call Number
317.133 BUR Copy 1
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Burnaby Broadcast
Publication Date
1931
Physical Description
42 p. : ill. : 31 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--Statistics
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
Advertising Medium
Government
Government - Local Government
Organizations
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Notes
Copy 1 of 2
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Burnaby Broadcast

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1727
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1931-1932
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains issues of the "Burnaby Broadcast" for April 14, 1932 and October 15, 1931 (three copies).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1931-1932
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
3547
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains issues of the "Burnaby Broadcast" for April 14, 1932 and October 15, 1931 (three copies).
Media Type
Textual Record
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Burnaby By-laws

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65852
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1903-1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of texual records
Scope and Content
File consists of the booklet form of By-law No. 153 as well as the promotional form of the proposed Burnaby Water Works Extension Loan By-law 1927 No. 626 (defeated).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1903-1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 file of texual records
Material Details
By-law No. 153 has notations in pink pencil crayon (mainly in margins)
Description Level
File
Record No.
42702
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
File consists of the booklet form of By-law No. 153 as well as the promotional form of the proposed Burnaby Water Works Extension Loan By-law 1927 No. 626 (defeated).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Letter accompanying file to Mr. Mather from V.J. Lewis, dated December 30, 1958
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Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription25
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892-1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of articles, stories, and photographs submitted for inclusion in the "Burnaby Centennial Anthology: Stories of Early Burnaby". Photographs are predominantly copy prints and proofs used for the publication of the anthology.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892-1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
BHS2003-16
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of articles, stories, and photographs submitted for inclusion in the "Burnaby Centennial Anthology: Stories of Early Burnaby". Photographs are predominantly copy prints and proofs used for the publication of the anthology.
History
In 1992, the City of Burnaby celebrated its 100th birthday. To mark the anniversary, a Centennial Committee was struck by the Mayor and Council to coordinate activities and oversee the year-long celebrations. The History and Heritage sub-committee was formed with the goal of collecting and preserving historic materials detailing the development of Burnaby. In November of 1992, the committee advertised for the submission of personal stories, photos and other memorabilia and received material from over 150 early Burnaby residents in response. Although the Centennial Committee disbanded at the end of 1992, the work that had been begun by the History and Heritage Sub-Committee continued under the direction of the Burnaby Heritage Advisory Committee (later named the Community Heritage Commission) and proceeded under its authority until the project was completed. The stories that were captured to accompany this material and the memories of some of Burnaby’s earliest residents were brought together in the form of book, published in 1994: "Burnaby Centennial Anthology: Stories of Early Burnaby".
Formats
All photographs are scanned
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Community Heritage Commission
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
MSS108, PC315
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Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription15
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910-1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs and textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records held by the Burnaby Chamber of Commerce, including meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs, and records related to incorporation.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1910-1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
Physical Description
Photographs and textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1991-20
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records held by the Burnaby Chamber of Commerce, including meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs, and records related to incorporation.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Burnaby Chamber of Commerce
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC257 and MSS057
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Burnaby Civilian Rifle Association

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription321
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914-1916
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence, reports and financial papers related to the Burnaby Civilian Rifle Association.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914-1916
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
2013
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence, reports and financial papers related to the Burnaby Civilian Rifle Association.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Burnaby Cougars Lacrosse Team scrapbook

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58375
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932-1984 (date of originals)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of the photocopied pages of a Burnaby Cougars Lacrosse Team scrapbook (the original scrapbook contained photographs and newspaper articles).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932-1984 (date of originals)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS076-001
Accession Number
BHS1992-31
Scope and Content
File consists of the photocopied pages of a Burnaby Cougars Lacrosse Team scrapbook (the original scrapbook contained photographs and newspaper articles).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Burnaby family fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58458
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1858-1863
Collection/Fonds
Robert Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
5 cm. of textual records.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of letters written by Robert Burnaby related to both his work and explorations in British Columbia as well as personal matters relating to his family. Some of these letters were published in the 2002 book, "Land of Promise: Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1858-1863
Collection/Fonds
Robert Burnaby fonds
Physical Description
5 cm. of textual records.
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2009-06 2017-55
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of letters written by Robert Burnaby related to both his work and explorations in British Columbia as well as personal matters relating to his family. Some of these letters were published in the 2002 book, "Land of Promise: Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863."
History
Robert Burnaby was a commission merchant and legislator, born on November 30, 1828, at Woodthorpe, Leicestershire, England, as the fourth son of the Reverend Thomas Burnaby and Sarah Meares. Robert Burnaby came to British Columbia at the end of 1858 as an experienced civil servant from Her Majesty’s Customs Office in London, and with a personal introduction to Governor James Douglas from Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton. Burnaby’s first year on the Pacific coast was a busy one: he spent a short time as private secretary to Richard Clement Moody, commander of the Royal Engineers at New Westminster; he explored for coal with Walter Moberly at Burrard Inlet; and he made a short visit to San Francisco. During this year, he also founded the firm of Henderson and Burnaby, commission merchants, in partnership with Edward Henderson, an old school friend from Christ’s Hospital and a man of means, who managed the London office. This type of business was precarious since the distance from sources of supply and risks in transportation encouraged overtrading and excessive speculation. The death of Henderson in 1865 and the general economic depression in Vancouver Island and British Columbia brought the firm to an end – a failure caused in part apparently by unwise investment in real estate. Burnaby then embarked upon a real estate and insurance business of his own. The exigencies of a mercantile career seem to have overwhelmed this man who, by upbringing and training, was more suited to a position in government service. Robert Burnaby was intensely interested in the welfare of Vancouver Island and British Columbia, and did all in his power to promote stable economic conditions. Before the end of his second year in Victoria, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island for the districts of Esquimalt and Metchosin, and he served his constituents well for five years. He was one of the founders of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce. During an 1866 visit to London on private business, he attended a meeting of prominent Victoria merchants and officials who strongly favoured the union of the two colonies and other measures for developing and improving their economic prospects. This group carried its resolutions to the secretary of state for the colonies. Burnaby was an active freemason and helped found the First Victoria Lodge in 1860. Among his recreational pursuits was a love of drama, and in 1863, he served as president of Victoria’s Amateur Dramatic Association. Burnaby numbered among his intimate friends Colonel Moody, Arthur Thomas Bushby, Henry Pering Pellew Crease, Judge Matthew Baillie Begbie, Edward Graham Alston, and Thomas Elwyn. In 1869, severe ill health caused Burnaby’s retirement and, five years later, his return to England. Friends arranged for him to travel in the Hudson’s Bay Company bark Lady Lampson; they later presented her captain, James Gaudin, with a generous purse in gratitude for the attention he had paid the ailing Burnaby during the voyage. Early in 1878, news reached Victoria that this “prominent and much respected merchant” had died. An honest, conscientious man of spirit, a clear-headed thinker, a “power” in his masonic lodge, a lucid speaker, full of fun, and clever, Burnaby has been fittingly commemorated in a number of place names in British Columbia including a lake, a strait, an island, a municipality, two mountain ranges, and finally Burnaby Mountain, the seat of Simon Fraser University. Burnaby died a bachelor on January 10, 1878, at Woodthorpe. - This information has been adapted from the Dictionary of Canadian Biography.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Burnaby, Robert
Notes
Title based on creator of fonds.
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