241 records – page 10 of 13.

Publications

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64500
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938-1982
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of publications (mostly manuals on health and training of talking birds) collected by "the Bird Doctor" Virginia Knight and her husband Milton, the owners of Lakeview Aviaries in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938-1982
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Knight family subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS117-003
Accession Number
BHS1992-53
Scope and Content
File consists of publications (mostly manuals on health and training of talking birds) collected by "the Bird Doctor" Virginia Knight and her husband Milton, the owners of Lakeview Aviaries in Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Public liability insurance

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription933
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913-1958
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 statements related to the purchase of public liability insurance.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913-1958
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.
2704
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence, reports, and financial statements related to the purchase of public liability insurance.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Ran Beamish personal papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription100661
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928-1965
Collection/Fonds
William Randolph Beamish fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 cm. of textual records; 17 small b&w prints; 6 med. col. prints; and 2 large b&w prints.
Scope and Content
File consists of materials related to Ran's personal life as an adult, including: religious papers; photocopies of papers related to his time at UBC; newspaper clippings related to his wedding, his great-aunt, his mother, and his wife and children; his marriage certificate; correspondence with his …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928-1965
Collection/Fonds
William Randolph Beamish fonds
Series
William Randolph Beamish scrapbook series
Physical Description
2 cm. of textual records; 17 small b&w prints; 6 med. col. prints; and 2 large b&w prints.
Description Level
File
Record No.
66675
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2023-03
Scope and Content
File consists of materials related to Ran's personal life as an adult, including: religious papers; photocopies of papers related to his time at UBC; newspaper clippings related to his wedding, his great-aunt, his mother, and his wife and children; his marriage certificate; correspondence with his mother; photographs of him and his birth mother; photographs of his mother's funeral; his UBC degree; and his death certificate.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
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Receipts from organizations

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10579
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1908-1953
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of seven receipts that were issued for the following organizations; Ching Wing Chun Society Reading Room 1941, 1952; Ching Wing Chun Society 1953; Victoria Kuomintang Communications Department 1922, 1926; Friends of Wounded Veterans 1940 and Victoria Chinese Benevolent Association 190…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Series
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. documents series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Material Details
All receipts are written with Chinese characters
Scope and Content
File consists of seven receipts that were issued for the following organizations; Ching Wing Chun Society Reading Room 1941, 1952; Ching Wing Chun Society 1953; Victoria Kuomintang Communications Department 1922, 1926; Friends of Wounded Veterans 1940 and Victoria Chinese Benevolent Association 1908. The Victoria Kuomintang Communications Department receipts were issued to Ko Wun Shan, one of the four key KMT political leaders in Victoria at the time.
Accession Code
BV985.5331.10
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1908-1953
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Recreation Centre pamphlets

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58441
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-1944
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of pamphlets pertaining to the creation of Recreation Centres that were used by the Burnaby Lake Men's Community Service Club as reference guides (most of which were produced by the National Recreation Association based in New York).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-1944
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Lake Men’s Community Service Club subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS084-007
Accession Number
BHS1997-07
Scope and Content
File consists of pamphlets pertaining to the creation of Recreation Centres that were used by the Burnaby Lake Men's Community Service Club as reference guides (most of which were produced by the National Recreation Association based in New York).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Releases - 6th Street fill

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1683
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932-1942
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains records relating to releases for the 6th Street Fill.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932-1942
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.
3503
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains records relating to releases for the 6th Street Fill.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Releases regarding damage by blasting

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1280
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927-1941
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
1927-1941
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.
3080
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
File includes 1934 3-cent (King George) and 10-cent (Cartier) stamps.
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Report on Investigation and Survey of Organization of Corporation of the District of Burnaby November-December 1932

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription6458
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1932
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
The file contains the "Report on Investigation and Survey of Organization of Corporation of the District of Burnaby November-December 1932," compiled by Horace L. Brittain, Director, Citizens' Research Institute of Canada. The investigation and this report were drawn up in order to assess the fina…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
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.
9409
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
The file contains the "Report on Investigation and Survey of Organization of Corporation of the District of Burnaby November-December 1932," compiled by Horace L. Brittain, Director, Citizens' Research Institute of Canada. The investigation and this report were drawn up in order to assess the financial and administrative problems that were facing Burnaby in the early 1930s. As a result, Burnaby Council was disbanded and the District was governed by a Provincially appointed Commissioner until 1943.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
A photocopied version of this report is located in file 24-1-3-7.
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Reports of Provincial School Inspectors

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62927
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914-1956] (date of originals), photocopied [1990]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of photocopied pages entitled "Reports of Provincial School Inspectors on Burnaby Schools" compiled from Public School Reports from 1914 and 1916 and from 1927 through to 1956 (1914 and 1916 were from Vancouver, 1927 to 1936 were from New Westminster and 1936 to 1956 were from Burnaby…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914-1956] (date of originals), photocopied [1990]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Retired Teachers subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS103-019
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
BHS2002-11
Scope and Content
File consists of photocopied pages entitled "Reports of Provincial School Inspectors on Burnaby Schools" compiled from Public School Reports from 1914 and 1916 and from 1927 through to 1956 (1914 and 1916 were from Vancouver, 1927 to 1936 were from New Westminster and 1936 to 1956 were from Burnaby).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Continuation of title: "... on Burnaby Schools"
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Resurvey of the Municipality of Burnaby - Correspondence (H-L)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription741
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914-1942
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 folders textual records and cartographic material
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence regarding the re-survey of the Municipality of Burnaby. File also contains blueprint plan of lots 1-3 and 34 of lots 61 and 62, DL 30.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914-1942
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
2 folders textual records and cartographic material
Description Level
File
Record No.
2470
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence regarding the re-survey of the Municipality of Burnaby. File also contains blueprint plan of lots 1-3 and 34 of lots 61 and 62, DL 30.
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Notes
For related records see also 7-2-4-14 and 7-2-5-1 to 7-2-5-3. Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case.
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Riverway East and Riverway West

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription87920
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935-1967 (date of originals), [199-]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of typewritten draft histories of Dundonald-Riverway-Riverway East -Glenwood written by Mary Forsyth; Glenwood Elementary Site 5787 Marine Drive History including lists of Principals and teachers; copies of Mary Forsyth's report card and listings of PTA members in 1935. The second par…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935-1967 (date of originals), [199-]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS185-007
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2014-27
Scope and Content
File consists of typewritten draft histories of Dundonald-Riverway-Riverway East -Glenwood written by Mary Forsyth; Glenwood Elementary Site 5787 Marine Drive History including lists of Principals and teachers; copies of Mary Forsyth's report card and listings of PTA members in 1935. The second part of the file focuses on Riverway West School history and copies from the Riverway West PTA scrapbook. Biographical and historical information was compiled by Mary Forysth with the intention of publishing a book.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
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Riverway East and Riverway West Schools

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription87921
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926-1967 (date of originals), copied [1990]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
24 photographs : b&w copy prints + 25 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of Dundonald, Riverway East, Glenwood and Riverway West schools and negatives.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926-1967 (date of originals), copied [1990]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Physical Description
24 photographs : b&w copy prints + 25 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
572-002
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-27
Scope and Content
Photographs of Dundonald, Riverway East, Glenwood and Riverway West schools and negatives.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Names
Riverway East School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Most of the photographs are copy prints taken from the Riverway West PTA scrapbook MSS068-001 (Bay 64 - Shelf 6)
Many of the photographs contain annotations on verso
Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-002-1 reads: "Riverway East"
Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-002-2 reads: "school site for/ 1) Dundonald with shed/ 2) Riverway East 1905/ 3) Glenwood"
Note in blue pen on verso of photograph 572-002-38 reads:"back row/ Miss Kidd, Donald Kin, William Waldner, Sammy Gilbert, Lucy Checkowsky, Geraldine McIntyre, Beatrice MacGowen, Jean Banon, Dorren McClure, Sady Mann, Sonny McClure, 2 Normal Students/2nd row/Eva Eng, Florence MacGowen, Evelyn Rorison, Kay Rorison, Nelie Wilson, Jessie Gilbert, Margaret Corothers, Audrey Banon, Betty Mann, Jean MacMullin/3rd row/ Hughie Rorison, Engine Banoff, David Downs, Donald McIntyre, Fred Chambers, George Eng, Anthony Checkowsky, Jimmy Wintson, Art McClure, Leonard Geall, Jack Rorison, Peter Smith, Gum Eng."
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
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Riverway East school

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88225
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922 (date of original), predominant 1994-2005
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Mary Forsyth's research documents for the Riverway East school (Glenwood School) and includes; a copy of the Riverway East Register, dated September 5, 1922; interviews notes from former students; Alumni Advisory Committee 1994-95; a flyer for the Clinton-Glenwood Recreation Associ…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922 (date of original), predominant 1994-2005
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS185-029
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2014-27
Scope and Content
File consists of Mary Forsyth's research documents for the Riverway East school (Glenwood School) and includes; a copy of the Riverway East Register, dated September 5, 1922; interviews notes from former students; Alumni Advisory Committee 1994-95; a flyer for the Clinton-Glenwood Recreation Association; newspaper clippings regarding the history of the Riverway East School in recognition of it's 100 year birthday; copy of a page from the Riverway West P.T.A. scrapbook and a list of teachers from 1905-1962 and a chronlogy of the naming of the school from Dundonald (1905-1913), Riverway East (1913-1948), Glenwood (1948-1982). Biographical and historical information was compiled by Mary Forysth with the intention of publishing a book.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
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Riverway I and II

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88008
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920 (date of original) -[199-]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of two typewritten draft histories of 'River One' (missing pages), 'River 2' and 'The Ripdal Family' written by Mary Forsyth along with a copy of a typewritten memoir written by Ellen Rypdal (nee Hakala), copy of a handwritten history of the Rydal Family submitted by Norma Perry (nee …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1920 (date of original) -[199-]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS185-008
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2014-27
Scope and Content
File consists of two typewritten draft histories of 'River One' (missing pages), 'River 2' and 'The Ripdal Family' written by Mary Forsyth along with a copy of a typewritten memoir written by Ellen Rypdal (nee Hakala), copy of a handwritten history of the Rydal Family submitted by Norma Perry (nee Rypdal), a brochure titled 'Places to Explore" and 'Discover your River, The Fraser', a copy of a fire insurance plan for the Shell Lumber and Shingle Co. Ltd., handwritten notes by Mary Forsyth and an obituary of Eva Ellen Rypdal.Biographical and historical information was compiled by Mary Forysth with the intention of publishing a book.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
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Riverway I and II

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88018
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1920 and 1940] (date of originals), copied [1990]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w copy prints ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs described as "shacks on Byrne" and an aerial photograph of the "Timber preserves.”
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1920 and 1940] (date of originals), copied [1990]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w copy prints ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
572-004
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-27
Scope and Content
Photographs described as "shacks on Byrne" and an aerial photograph of the "Timber preserves.”
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title from file
Descriptions for photographs taken from envelopes originally containing copy prints
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Riverway West Baptist Church

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88025
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-]-1948 (date of originals), copied [1990]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w copy prints ; 10 x 15.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of Riverway West Baptist Church and Mission. Some members of the congregation have been identified on the backs of the photographs including; Lilly Stagg, Nellie Lamb, Reverend Claude Scott, Mrs. Nettie Leverton, Martha Lawson and Kay Rorison.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-]-1948 (date of originals), copied [1990]
Collection/Fonds
Mary Forsyth fonds
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w copy prints ; 10 x 15.3 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
572-005
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2014-27
Scope and Content
Photographs of Riverway West Baptist Church and Mission. Some members of the congregation have been identified on the backs of the photographs including; Lilly Stagg, Nellie Lamb, Reverend Claude Scott, Mrs. Nettie Leverton, Martha Lawson and Kay Rorison.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Notes in blue pen on verso of photograph 572-005-1 reads: 1942 / The ladies who started the Mission/ Lilly Stagg, Nellie Lamb/ Sunday School student
Notes in blue pen on verso of photograph 572-005-2 reads: 1943
Notes in blue pen on verso of photograph 572-005-3 reads: 1937
Notes in blue pen on verso of photograph 572-005-4 reads: May 8, 1948
Notes in blue pen on verso of photograph 572-005-5 reads: Picking up children to go to Riverway W. Mission / Rev. Claude Scott, (Mrs.) Nettie Leverton, Lilly Stagg, (Mrs.) Martha Lawson. / Kay Rorison in back of truck with Sunday School children c. 1930s
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Robert Burnaby letters

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription100545
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1859-1861
Collection/Fonds
Robert Burnaby fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
8 p. of textual records.
Scope and Content
File consists of handwritten letters from Robert Burnaby to his sister Harriet Dickson. These letters were copied and published in the book "Land of Promise" by Pixie McGeachie and Anne McLeod.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1859-1861
Collection/Fonds
Robert Burnaby fonds
Physical Description
8 p. of textual records.
Description Level
File
Record No.
66667
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-55
Scope and Content
File consists of handwritten letters from Robert Burnaby to his sister Harriet Dickson. These letters were copied and published in the book "Land of Promise" by Pixie McGeachie and Anne McLeod.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Burnaby, Robert
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Robert Burnaby letters

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription100546
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1858-1863
Collection/Fonds
Robert Burnaby fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
48 p. of textual records.
Scope and Content
File consists of manuscript letters written by Robert Burnaby during his work and explorations in British Columbia. These letters were published in 2002 as the book "Land of Promise: Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1858-1863
Collection/Fonds
Robert Burnaby fonds
Physical Description
48 p. of textual records.
Description Level
File
Record No.
66668
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2009-06
Scope and Content
File consists of manuscript letters written by Robert Burnaby during his work and explorations in British Columbia. These letters were published in 2002 as the book "Land of Promise: Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863."
Media Type
Textual Record
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Robert Burnaby papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58337
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1828 (date of original) -[199-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining to Robert Burnaby including photocopied maps, articles and pages from books.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1828 (date of original) -[199-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Mayor's Office subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
40097
Accession Number
BHS1991-11
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining to Robert Burnaby including photocopied maps, articles and pages from books.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Storage Location - in last box on shelf
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Roll of Honour records

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82731
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1933-1936
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records (3 p.)
Scope and Content
File consists of three Roll of Honour certificates received by Hazel Simnett from Kingsway West Public School for regularity and punctuality in 1933 and 1935, and for proficiency in 1936.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1933-1936
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records (3 p.)
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS167-005
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
File consists of three Roll of Honour certificates received by Hazel Simnett from Kingsway West Public School for regularity and punctuality in 1933 and 1935, and for proficiency in 1936.
Names
Simnett, Hazel
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Simnett personal papers series
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