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Wedding portrait of Annie Jung and George Jong
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14777
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 22 Oct. 1930
- Collection/Fonds
- Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 25 x 20 cm
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Annie (Suey Kin) Jung (Chung) and George Jong on their wedding day. The photograph appears to be taken by Vancouver Chinatown photographer Yucho Chow in his portrait studio.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 25 x 20 cm
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Annie (Suey Kin) Jung (Chung) and George Jong on their wedding day. The photograph appears to be taken by Vancouver Chinatown photographer Yucho Chow in his portrait studio.
- Accession Code
- BV020.38.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 22 Oct. 1930
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 18-Jan-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Photographer
- Yucho Chow Studio
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Weddings at Playland
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98141
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs (tiff) : b&w and col.
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of couples in wedding attire riding the wooden rollercoaster and other rides at Playland at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs (tiff) : b&w and col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-3220
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of couples in wedding attire riding the wooden rollercoaster and other rides at Playland at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
![Weddings at Playland, [1999] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-3220-2.jpg)
Burnaby Coat of Arms
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription89262
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor s Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 print : certificate ; 64 x 81.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item is the original signed Burnaby coat of arms certificate, presented to the Corporation of the District of Burnaby on April 24, 1991. Mayor William J. Copeland expressed a request on behalf of council and the citizens of the Corporation of the District of Burnaby, that the district be granted ar…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor s Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 print : certificate ; 64 x 81.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 59946
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2009-09
- Scope and Content
- Item is the original signed Burnaby coat of arms certificate, presented to the Corporation of the District of Burnaby on April 24, 1991. Mayor William J. Copeland expressed a request on behalf of council and the citizens of the Corporation of the District of Burnaby, that the district be granted arms by lawful authority as a permanent memorial to honour Burnaby's Centennial of Incorporation in 1992. On the 13th day of March 1991, the Chief Herald of Canada authorized amorial bearings that were fitting and appropriate to Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Coat of Arms Ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56128
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1991-1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor s Office fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records related to the Coat of Arms ceremony that was held during Burnaby's Centennial Celebration in 1992
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1991-1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor s Office fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 39556
- Accession Number
- 2001-01
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records related to the Coat of Arms ceremony that was held during Burnaby's Centennial Celebration in 1992
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file.
Crown Grant of Central Park to the City of Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58461
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains the Crown Grant of Central Park Lands to the City of Burnaby. This grant was bestowed by the Province in recognition of Burnaby's Centennial in 1992.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 40109
- Accession Number
- 2009-07
- Scope and Content
- File contains the Crown Grant of Central Park Lands to the City of Burnaby. This grant was bestowed by the Province in recognition of Burnaby's Centennial in 1992.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file.
Letters Patent
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58462
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains copies of Burnaby's Letters Patent.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 40110
- Accession Number
- 2009-07
- Scope and Content
- File contains copies of Burnaby's Letters Patent.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file.
Proclamations
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58463
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains proclamations declared by the Office of the Mayor and City Council.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 40111
- Accession Number
- 2009-07
- Scope and Content
- File contains proclamations declared by the Office of the Mayor and City Council.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file.
Burnaby centennial anthology : stories of early Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5472
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Edition
- Rev. ed.
- Publication Date
- 1994
- Call Number
- 971.133 BUR COPY 3
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Digital Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0969282826
- Call Number
- 971.133 BUR COPY 3
- Edition
- Rev. ed.
- Place of Publication
- Burnaby, B.C.
- Publisher
- City of Burnaby
- Publication Date
- 1994
- Physical Description
- 531 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Burnaby (B.C.)--History
- Burnaby (B.C.)
- Biography
- Notes
- Includes index.
- 3 copies held: copy 3.
Digital Books
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50th Anniversary G.G.C.
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4594
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1926-1979]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook (51 photographs + 1 postcard + textual records)
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a scrapbook with a handpainted wood cover titled "50th Anniversary / G.G.C". The scrapbook documents events and ceremonies of the 4th Guide Company with the first half of the scrapbook containing photographs and documents regarding the 50th Anniversary of Girl Guides which was cele…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook (51 photographs + 1 postcard + textual records)
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a scrapbook with a handpainted wood cover titled "50th Anniversary / G.G.C". The scrapbook documents events and ceremonies of the 4th Guide Company with the first half of the scrapbook containing photographs and documents regarding the 50th Anniversary of Girl Guides which was celebrated at St. Nicholas Church in 1960 while the second half documents earlier events from 1926, as well as other events in the 1960s such as; "Year of the Golden Jubilee", a parade in North Burnaby as well as Thinking Day 1976-1978, banquets, a disco contest, camping on Hollyburn mountain and a visit to Victoria in 1979. On November 3rd, 1926 the company was registered as the 5th Burnaby Guide company, in 1951 the number was changed to the 4th Vancouver Guide Company and in 1956 the number was changed to the 4th Burnaby Company.
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.166
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1926-1979]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Items within scrapbook have been redacted in compliance with Section 22 of FIPPA
- A selection of photographs are described at item level (BV015.35.285 to BV.015.35.300).
Images
![50th Anniversary G.G.C., [1926-1979] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2015/2015_0035_0166_folded_redacted.jpg)
Documents
![Burnaby Girl Guides, [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920 (date of original), copied 2016 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2015/2015_0035_0164_folded.jpg?width=280)
Burnaby Girl Guides
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4592
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920 (date of original), copied 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook (textual records + 2 digital files : (pdfs) + 102 photographs : (tiffs))
- Scope and Content
- File consists of images and selected contents from a scrapbook with 38 double sided pages containing mostly photographs with some newspaper clippings, written material and emphemera including a page of badges and ribbons which reads "Enrolment & Membership Card of / Joan Bailey 1926 / 1st Burnaby" …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook (textual records + 2 digital files : (pdfs) + 102 photographs : (tiffs))
- Scope and Content
- File consists of images and selected contents from a scrapbook with 38 double sided pages containing mostly photographs with some newspaper clippings, written material and emphemera including a page of badges and ribbons which reads "Enrolment & Membership Card of / Joan Bailey 1926 / 1st Burnaby" and an embroidered alphabet of the Morse Code. The third page of the scrapbook includes a four page chronology titled "History of Guiding - Burnaby / 1913 - 1960" compiled by Mrs. Dolly Weber, Mrs. J. Heaps, Miss Eileen Periton, Mrs. J. Albertson and D. Fowler. The scrapbook also includes an original letter and post-script from Lady Olave Baden-Powell to Mrs. Fowler dated November 5, 1961; a typewritten copy of: "TSOONA" / PROVINCIAL GUIDE CAMPSITE - ROSEDALE B.C." and a three page typewritten copy of "THE CAMPFIRE / Volume 1, No. 4 _ November 1935 _ Vancouver, B.C.". Many of the events documented in photographs [between 1914 and 1969] are identified on each page and read as the following: "Burnaby Brownies - Guides & Rangers" / "Early 1920" (1 photograph); "Ambulance / Display / 1st. Co."; "Girl Guide Rally - New Westminster and / Burnaby - June 16, 1923" (5 photographs); "Girl Guide Rally - New Westminster and / Burnaby - June 16, 1923" (5 photographs); "Burnaby Guides and / Brownies / June 17, 1923" (5 photographs); "April 1923" (1 photograph); "June 1923 / 2nd Burnaby Company" (1 photograph); "Burnaby May Day / 26.5.28"(2 photographs); "Sechelt 1929_ 2nd "B" Company" (2 photographs); "Leaders and Seconds / 2nd Burnaby / Grouse Mountain" (1 photograph); "Sechelt 1929 / Commandant Mrs. Peal" (1 photograph); "2nd Company / June 1930" (1 photograph); "1932 / 2nd Company at Rally / Municipal Hall Grounds" (1 photograph) ; "First Burnaby Folk Dancing team / Winners of the E.F.D. cup 1940--41-42" (1 photograph); "1st Burnaby Company / winners of Bessborough Shield / 1942 / Captain L. Crane" (1 photograph); "May 6th 1935 / Dedication of flag at Central Park" (1 photograph); "May Day Celebration / Burnaby B.C. May 6th 1935 / Stride Studios Photos" (1 photograph); "Mrs. Don Wilks / Mrs. Georgie / Runcie / Publicity Photo re- / Brownie / Training / 1958-60" (1 photograph); "Kathleen Anderson / about 1958-60?" (1 photograph); "1957 / Burnaby Camp Site / at / Wilson Creek" (1 photograph); "Work Party (1958)" (1 photograph); "Burnaby Camp Site / Spring 1958 / Cabins & Staff Houses / Dining Shelter / Cabins" (3 photographs); "Can. Girl Guide Assoc. - Provincial Leaders Conference / April 14-15/61 Civic Centre, Prince George, BC" (1 photograph) ; "June 8th, 1958 / Opening / Ceremonies / Burnaby Site / Wilson Creek / Camp Site" (4 photographs); 2 unidentified photographs [ca.1915] of a large group of Girl Guides gathered on the Pacific National Exhibition grounds (photo credit- Leonard Frank); 1 unidentified photograph of a group of Girl Guides gathered for a group portrait [ca.1914]; "Girl Guide Camp / Granthams / Landing / July 1923" (4 photographs); 4 unidentified photographs of girl guides gathered on the ship "Lady Evelyn" [ca. 1920]; "Burnaby Girl Guides" 1918; "First Burnaby Girl Guides 1920" (2 photographs on page); "2nd Co. 1923" (1 photograph) "1st Burnaby Co." [1923] (1 photograph); "Gypsy Scene - Concert / Mar 17, 1923 / Unveiling / War / Memorial / Edmonds / 1923" (3 photographs on page); "Faith Jacobson / 1961" (2 photographs); "Eve MacLean / 1961" (1 photograph); "Beverley Simkin of Montreal and Judy Robins / of the S.R.S. Royal Oak taken on the day they / sailed from Montreal for the Ranger Camp at / "Our Chalet" in Adelboden, Switzerland, May 1962" (1 photograph) and "Religion & Life Emblem / Diane Peters 11th Bby. Co. / Rev. G.W. Luetkehodeter / 1961" (2 photographs on one page).
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.164
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920 (date of original), copied 2016
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Textual Record
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
- Maywood Area
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Digital images were created of the scrapbook prior to selective retention of original records that were removed for conservation purposes
- Some textual records that were selected for retention have been described at file level under BV015.35.164: "Tsoona" Provincial Guide Campsite - Rosedale B.C." and Burnaby Girl Guides newsletter, "The Campfire" (November 1935)
- Photographs that were retained from scrapbook have been described at item level (BV015.35.221 to BV015.35.284)
- Some textual records and ephemera that were selected for retention have been described at item level (BV015.35.320, BV015.35.321, and BV015.35.334 to BV015.35.348).
Images
![Burnaby Girl Guides, [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920 (date of original), copied 2016 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2015/2015_0035_0164_folded.jpg)
Documents
Carousel photographs subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18309
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1900] (date of originals)-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- approx. 480 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs pertaining to the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel's history, restoration, sod turning, opening ceremonies and various events regarding the carousel. Orignal photographs and reproductions in this series were created by staff of the Burnaby Village Museum for research a…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Subseries
- Carousel photographs subseries
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- approx. 480 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs pertaining to the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel's history, restoration, sod turning, opening ceremonies and various events regarding the carousel. Orignal photographs and reproductions in this series were created by staff of the Burnaby Village Museum for research and documentation purposes.
- Accession Code
- X5124
- BV019.21
- BV019.39
- BV020.5
- BV022.2
- Date
- [1900] (date of originals)-2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- Further accruals are expected
Carousel sound recordings and films subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18310
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1990-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 3 audio cassettes + 2 sound recordings (mp3) + 6 videocassettes + 8 video recordings (mp4)
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of audio recordings and video recordings documenting the history, restoration, installation and opening of the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel. Recordings include the sod turning event and construction of the Don Wrigley Carousel Pavillion; restoration work of the C.W. Parker no. 11…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 3 audio cassettes + 2 sound recordings (mp3) + 6 videocassettes + 8 video recordings (mp4)
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of audio recordings and video recordings documenting the history, restoration, installation and opening of the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel. Recordings include the sod turning event and construction of the Don Wrigley Carousel Pavillion; restoration work of the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel by The Lower Mainland Association of Friends of the Vancouver Carousel; an interview with Bill Dentzel III, carver and restorer of carousel horses in Port Townsend, Washington; installation of the restored carousel and Wurlitzer band organ at Burnaby Village Museum; interviews with family members of F.K. Leggett, the carousel's first owner and restoration project coordinator Keith Jamieson as well as the opening ceremonies of the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion in 1993.
- Accession Code
- BV020.5
- BV020.12
- Date
- 1990-1993
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Sound Recording
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- Contact Burnaby Village Museum to access recordings
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription29
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1892-2021
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 130m of textual records and other material
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1892-2021
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- 130m of textual records and other material
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FOIPPA
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
- History
- The City of Burnaby covers an area of approximately 98 square kilometers between the cities of Vancouver to the west, and Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. The municipality derived its name from Robert Burnaby, a prominent businessman and advisor to Sir James Douglas, the first Governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Burnaby’s early development was closely tied to the development of the City of New Westminster. New Westminster became British Columbia’s capital in 1859, the year after the British Government proclaimed the establishment of British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Royal Engineers began exploring Burnaby to establish military defenses and secure natural resources. This involved the construction of a road linking New Westminster to Burrard Inlet for military purposes, which is present-day North Road. At this time, individuals and families began settling in Burnaby and were largely involved in agricultural and logging activities. Burnaby developed slowly until 1887, when the Canadian Pacific Railway was extended into Vancouver from the Port Moody terminal, causing a dramatic increase in traffic between New Westminster and Vancouver. To meet the new transportation demands, a tramline was built in 1891 connecting the two urban centers along what is now Kingsway. The creation and location of the tramline induced property owners to begin subdividing and selling their lands as early as October 1891. The property taxes the roughly 200 residents paid at this time went directly to the provincial government in Victoria. No local services were provided in turn, which prompted the formation of a committee to petition the provincial government for a municipal charter. As a result, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was incorporated by letters patent on September 22, 1892. Burnaby’s first Council was elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892 and consisted of Reeve Charles R. Shaw and councillors William Brenchley, Arthur De Windt Hazard, L. Claude Hill, William McDermott, and John Woolard.* The first formal Council election was conducted three months later. Nicolai Shou became the first elected reeve of Burnaby by ballot. Council met at various locations, including the tramline’s power house, private homes, and offices until the first municipal hall was built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1899. Council is ultimately responsible for the government of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor (formally called “Reeve” prior to 1968) and Council are elected by the residents of Burnaby to represent them in decisions with respect to the provision of public services and facilities. Additionally, the Mayor represents the citizens of Burnaby at various public functions and events. Burnaby was without Council representation during most of the Great Depression and part of the Second World War. Council was disbanded on December 31, 1932 as a result of financial difficulties. The Provincial Government appointed a Commissioner to take over the duties of Reeve and Council beginning in 1933. This system of government was retained until January 1943, when Burnaby residents could once again elect their local government officials. The following individuals have served as Mayor (or Reeve) of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Schou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 John W. Weart 1911-1912 Duncan C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 Thomas Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 William L. Burdick 1929 William A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorley 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek R. Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R.S. Gilchrist 1941-1942* B.C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner. Closely associated with the functions of Council is the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties of the municipal clerk including the preparation and preservation of all minutes books and records of Council business, custody of City bylaws, administrative support to Council and its Committees, preparation of Council and Committee agendas and the conduct of local government elections. The Clerk’s Office is the communications link between Council and other City Departments and the general public, and provides assistance and advice to citizens with respect to Council and Council Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. At the time of Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892, the municipal Clerk had the responsibility to attend all meetings of Council, keep all records of Council, prepare and alter voters’ lists, conduct Council elections, collect revenue, as well as having the responsibility to prepare balance sheets and audits. An advertisement in a local newspaper for the appointment of the Clerk dated February 1, 1905 states the “united offices of clerk, collector and assessor” receive a salary of $65.00 per month. Originally the treasurer, assessor and records manager for the corporation, the Clerk eventually became the municipal Council liaison. The primary functions of the City Clerk over time have been the keeping of minutes for the meetings of City Council and related bodies; keeping the records of the City of Burnaby as required by the Local Government Act (formally Municipal Act); keeping all records related to City Council decision making; carrying out correspondence on behalf of Council; assembling voters’ lists and carrying out elections; providing communication, information, and public relations services, including responsibility for civic ceremonies/events, and the municipal archives. The following individuals have served as City Clerk: Alexander Philip 1892–1894 Alfred Smither 1894–1899 F.J.H. Shirley 1899–1901 Arthur De Windt Haszard 1901–1902 Walter J. Walker 1902–1905 Benjamin George Walker 1905–1908 Charles Thomas Saunders 1908–1911 W.M. Griffiths 1911–1912 Arthur G. Moore 1912–1933 Charles Boyer Brown 1933–1959 John H. Shaw 1959–1973* James Hudson 1974–1984 Charles A. Turpin 1984–1995 Debbie R. Comis 1995–2011 Anne Skipsey (Acting) 2011-2012 Maryann Manuel (Acting) 2012-2014 Dennis Back 2014-2018 Kate O'Connell 2018-2020 Blanka Zeinabova 2020-2022 *Deputy City Clerk T. Ward took over many of the Clerk’s duties from 1972 to 1973 due to Shaw’s ill health during these years.
- Formats
- Microforms exist for some records. See series descriptions.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Creator
- City of Burnaby
- Notes
- Title based on creators of fonds
Don Wrigley riding carousel at opening
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18300
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 27 Mar. 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.negative ; 5.6 x 4.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Friends of Carousel Association President Don Wrigley riding the carousel with guests during the opening ceremonies for the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion at the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Subseries
- Carousel photographs subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.negative ; 5.6 x 4.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Friends of Carousel Association President Don Wrigley riding the carousel with guests during the opening ceremonies for the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion at the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Names
- Wrigley, Donald "Don"
- Accession Code
- BV022.2.154
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 27 Mar. 1993
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 1200
- Scan Date
- 2022-02-17
- Photographer
- Kallberg, Kent
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Negative number 5 of Roll #5
Images
Dorothy Wrigley riding carousel at opening
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18302
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 27 Mar. 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.negative ; 5.6 x 4.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Dorothy Wrigley riding the carousel with other guests during the opening ceremonies for the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion at the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Subseries
- Carousel photographs subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.negative ; 5.6 x 4.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Dorothy Wrigley riding the carousel with other guests during the opening ceremonies for the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel (C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel) and Don Wrigley Pavillion at the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Names
- Wrigley, Dorothy
- Accession Code
- BV022.2.156
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 27 Mar. 1993
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 1200
- Scan Date
- 2022-02-17
- Photographer
- Kallberg, Kent
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Negative number 7 of Roll #5
Images
Event photographs
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98421
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1973-1999
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 267 photographs : col. ; 18 cm x 13 cm and smaller
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of various events, meetings, and other activities hosted by the Burnaby Historical Society as well as events and ceremonies attended by Society members.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1973-1999
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Series
- Administration series
- Physical Description
- 267 photographs : col. ; 18 cm x 13 cm and smaller
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 633-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2020-06
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of various events, meetings, and other activities hosted by the Burnaby Historical Society as well as events and ceremonies attended by Society members.
- Subjects
- Events
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Photographs were originally contained in a photograph album and removed by Archives staff for preservation purposes. Original order of photographs within the album is maintained.
- Most photographs in file have handwritten notes on verso identifying the individuals and events depicted in the photographs.
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-1:633-003-10 reads: "BHS field trip to Yale 1973"
- Identification key for 633-003-15 available in accession file
- Identification key for 633-003-22 available in accession file
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-23:633-003-35 reads: "Christmas Party at the Home of Violet and Blythe Eagles"
- Identification key for 633-003-36 available in accession file
- 633-003-37:633-003-42 depict a presentation of the publication "Windows to Burnaby's Past"
- Labels on sleeves housing 633-003-43:633-003-50 reads: "1992 Conference BC Historical Federation / May 7, 8, 9, 1992 at Burnaby BC / Held at Sheraton Villa"
- Sticky noted adhered to verso of 633-003-54 read: 'Honorary life member Margaret Stoneberg with Past President John Spittle"
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-59:633-003-74 reads: "Luncheon at Hart House May 7 1 pm".
- Sticky note adhered to 633-003-68 reads: "Honorary Life Member, Margaret Stoneberg - May 8, 1992"
- Sticky note adhered to 633-003-69 reads: "Lunch at Hart House - Anne Yandle and Francis Wellwood in foreground"
- Sticky note adhered to 633-003-74 reads: "Ilma Dunn (Whiterock) Nancy Peter (Burnaby) Ernest Harris (Vancouver) Naomi Miller (Wasa)"
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-75:633-003-85 reads: "Tour of Burnaby Village Museum 2pm"
- Sticky note adhered to 633-003-78 reads: "The visitors at Burnaby Village Museum - May 8, 1992"
- Sticky note adhered to 633-003-81 reads: "History Revisited! Don Sale at the teacher's desk in Seaforth School, Burnaby Village. Don took his practice teaching in this school!"
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-86:633-003-91 reads: "May 9th Burnaby Mountain Park"
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-92:633-003-103 reads: "Tour of Simon Fraser University"
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-104:633-003-109 reads: "Lunch at SFU"
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-110:633-003-144 reads: "Awards Banquet - Burnaby Lake Pavilion"
- Sticky note adhered to 633-003-144 reads: "Four Burnaby Ladies / Joan Bellinger, Florence Hart Godwin, Helen Brown and Winn Roff relax before the Awards Banquet"
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-145:633-003-151 reads: "Hart House Tea June 17/92"
- Label on sleeve housing 633-003-152:633-003-154 reads: "Discovery Day 1994"
- Label on sleeve housing 633-003-155:633-003-158 reads: "BHS receives first Burnaby Heritage Award 1993"
- Identification key for 633-003-155 available in accession file
- Sticky note adhered to 633-003-158 reads: "front row (l to r) Hazel L'Estrange, Mary Coe, Kay Moore / 2nd row (l to r) Una Carlson, Helen Street / 3rd row (l to r) Margaret Matorich, Pixie McGeachie"
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-159:633-003-178 reads: "Official opening of the garden and restored Jubilee Arch Central Park 1994"
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-180:633-003-235 reads: "Burnaby Historical Society June 25, 1997 40th Anniversary"
- Letter from the Beckleys, photographers of 633-003-236:633-003-239 available in accession file. Identification key for 633-003-237:633-003-238 available in accession file. Identification key for 633-003-239 available in accession file. Photographs depict 1989 sod turning ceremony for administration building at Burnaby Village Museum.
- Note accompanying 633-003-240 available in accession file
- Label on sleeve housing 633-003-241:633-003-242 reads: "Burnaby Discovery Day Shadbolt Centre 1998"
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-243:633-033-246 reads: "BHS field trip to Kilby General Store and Farm June, 1998"
- Label on sleeve housing 633-003-247:633-003-249 reads: "Fraser Wilson Room Archives"
- Identification key for 633-003-252 available in accession file
- Label on sleeves housing 633-003-253:633-003-257 reads: "Heritage Award"
- Label on sleeve housing 633-003-258:633-003-261 reads: "BCHF Conference May, 1999 Merritt, B.C."
- Label on sleeve housing 633-003-262:633-003-264 reads: "Burnaby "Hero" 2002"
- 633-003-267 is annotated: "Catherine Rees 90th Birthday Party". Photo is an inkjet print on paper.
Images
Mayor Bill Copeland
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97391
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992-2002
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 17 photographs (tiff) : b&w
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992-2002
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 17 photographs (tiff) : b&w
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-2766
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992; opening a new housing co-op on Bellwood Avenue; unveiling a plaque for Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles in Deer Lake Park; and cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Station Square Save-On-Foods and the aftermath of the roof collapse.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-1: "Bill Copeland and former Burnaby fire chief Wayne Brassington are "arrested" at City Hall to raise money for the Cancer Society, in 1996."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-2: "Bill Copeland is presented with a "birthday cake" celebrating Burnaby's centennial, in 1992, by Rose Vaughan, 101."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-3: "Bill Copeland tries out the computer touch screen at the grand opening of the newly refurbished CW Parker Carousel, at Burnaby Village Museum in April, 1995."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-4: "Bill Copeland is presented with Burnaby's new city seal by former premier, Mike Harcourt, part of the city's centennial celebration, in 1992."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-6: "Mayor Bill and the late Rudy Spence toast Ellen Betts at a diner honoring her longtime volunteer service with the Burnaby Arts Council, in 1995."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-7: "Copeland is congratulated on his re-election as Mayor, in 1993."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-8: "Mayor Bill laces up to promote a fitness challenge at Burnaby City Hall, in 1994."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-9: "Mayor Bill helps work the phones to promote a Chamber of Commerce membership drive, in 1993."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-10: "Mayor Bill helps unveil a plaque honoring doctors Blythe and Violet Eagles, at Deer Lake Park, in 1994."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-11: "Mayor Bill opens a new housing co-op on Bellwood Ave., with help from Hedy Fry and former MLA, Barry Gray."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-12: "Mayor Bill Copeland briefs the media after the Save-On Foods collapse at Station Square."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-13: "Mayor Bill Copeland, Jim Pattison, and other local dignitaries, are all smiles at the official opening of the new Save-On Foods at Station Square. But shortly after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the new store's roof collapsed."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-15: "Mayor Bill tries out a vegetarian plate at the City Hall cafeteria, in 1996."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-16: "Bill Copeland celebrates his victory in a water pistol "showdown" against rival mayor, the late Len Trabouley, from Port Coquitlam, in 1992."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2766-17: "Even after he was confined to a wheelchair, following his illness, Bill Copeland continued to attend various city functions."
Images
Royal Bank exhibit photographs subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18553
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1977-1999
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 48 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the exterior and interior of the Royal Bank building after it was relocated to the Heritage Village Museum and opened as an exhibit on the site in 1977. Photographs include the opening ceremonies in May 1977 along with detailed views of the exhibit and artifacts…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Royal Bank exhibit series
- Subseries
- Royal Bank exhibit photographs subseries
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 48 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the exterior and interior of the Royal Bank building after it was relocated to the Heritage Village Museum and opened as an exhibit on the site in 1977. Photographs include the opening ceremonies in May 1977 along with detailed views of the exhibit and artifacts on display.
- Accession Code
- BV020.5
- BV022.1
- Date
- 1977-1999
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
Special Event Policy
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport6312
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 60814
- Meeting Date
- 23-Jun-1997
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 18
- Item No.
- 13
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 60814
- Meeting Date
- 23-Jun-1997
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 18
- Item No.
- 13
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
B.C. Transit Centennial: Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10100
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1990
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 videocassette (2 hr., 3 min., 4 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Historical film excerpts of B.C. Electric Lower Mainland trams on their various routes as well as an excursion train shot by Ken Hodgson in 1948/1949 and in 1950. Film footage is part of the B.C. Transit Centennial and includes a voice over commentary by Frank Horne and Vic Sharman. Frank and Vic w…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 videocassette (2 hr., 3 min., 4 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Material Details
- VHS video tape in slip case "1950 / BCE Rail Archives / Burn. Lake / Central Park / Oak-Marpole / Skagit / Tourist Ride Chilliwack" hand written on label.
- "Railway Pictures Inc." "Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points"- Directed and Produced by Ken Hodgson
- Opening title card on film excerpt reads: "GASTOWN POST & TRANSFER / B.C. TRANSIT CENTENNIAL / "BURNABY LAKE" / COLOURIST: Al / ASSISTANT"
- Scope and Content
- Historical film excerpts of B.C. Electric Lower Mainland trams on their various routes as well as an excursion train shot by Ken Hodgson in 1948/1949 and in 1950. Film footage is part of the B.C. Transit Centennial and includes a voice over commentary by Frank Horne and Vic Sharman. Frank and Vic worked as motormen on the BC Electric Railway. The trams are shown travelling through Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, North Delta, Langley, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack. The excursion train was filmed in Washington State, U.S.A. The narrators give commentary, describing the routes, landmarks of the past and present, the various kinds of trams and buses seen, drivers’ protocols, and historical information. Summary: 0:00 – 16:18: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Burnaby Lake". Footage of a Burnaby Lake Line tram from the Carrall Street depot in Vancouver to the Sapperton terminus, New Westminster. 16:18 – 30:20: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Central Park". Footage of a Central Park Line tram from the New Westminster depot to the Carrall Street depot. 30:20 - 40:53: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Oak St. Line". Footage of an Oak St. Line tram from Victory Square to the Marpole terminus. 40:53 – 49:41:Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "BC Transit / Transit Centennial" "Fairview Belt Line 1". Although the title card reads “Fairview Belt Line 1”, this is an observation car from the intersection of Cambie and Hastings Streets to the Dunbar terminus and back to Victory Square by way of Granville Street. 49:41 – 57:34: Title card reads "Gastown Post & Transfer" "Skagit River Railway". Footage of Skagit River Railway, Washington, U.S.A., from Newhalem to the Diablo Dam powerhouse and lift, then to the boat which crossed the lake to Ross Dam 57:34 – 1:12:54: the title card reads “Observation Car Trip” but this is a Fairview Belt Line tram on the outer line run, from Broadway and Main on a complete loop through downtown. 1:12:54 – 1:15:49: Title reads: "Railway Pictures Inc." "Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points" with voice over by Frank Horne and Vic Sharman, directed and produced by Ken Hodgson. Opens with Vic Sharman, his wife and family at Liverpool Old Station (Scott Road) preparing for the last trip on the Chilliwack Line October, 1950. The last Fraser Valley Line tram from Vancouver meets the last tram from Chilliwack in Langley for the last-day-of-service ceremony, October 1, 1950 1:15:49 – 1:56:10: Footage of a Fraser Valley line tram from the Carrall Street depot, leaving in sections which meet at the New Westminster depot and continue on together to Chilliwack Depot, then return to New Westminster. 1:56:10 – 2:03:04: Footage of decommissioning of the system: removal of the tram power lines, scrapping and burning of tram cars at the Kitsilano yard.
- History
- Film footage shot in 1948 -1949 and 1950 and voice-over recorded in 1990. The end-of-service ceremony film is dated October 1, 1950.
- Creator
- Hodgson, Kenneth A. "Ken"
- Publisher
- Railway Pictures Incorporated
- Accession Code
- BV012.37.12
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1990
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Related Material
- See also BV020.5.1060
- Notes
- Title based on contents of film
- Other organizations participated in the filming of the footage: B.C. Transit and Gastown Post & Transfer.
- Film is narrated by Frank Horn and Vic Sharman
- VHS is a copy created from original excerpts
Images
Video
B.C. Transit Centennial: Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points, 1990
B.C. Transit Centennial: Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Way Points, 1990
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2012_0037_0012_001.mp4