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Canada Day horse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98161
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified teenager wearing a "Canada" T-shirt, posing with a horse.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3239
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified teenager wearing a "Canada" T-shirt, posing with a horse.
Subjects
Persons - Adolescents
Animals - Horses
Holidays - Canada Day
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Canada goose on Burnaby Mountain

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97914
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Canada goose standing in the water.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide ; 35 mm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
629-115
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2006-13
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Canada goose standing in the water.
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Handwritten note on slide reads: "Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)"; stamp on slide reads: "94-09-27."
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Canada quiz winners

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98131
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of children from Lakeview Elementary, reading books about Canada and standing in front of another version of a Canada flag, after winning the NewsLeader's "Canada Challenge."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3210
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of children from Lakeview Elementary, reading books about Canada and standing in front of another version of a Canada flag, after winning the NewsLeader's "Canada Challenge."
Subjects
Persons - Children
Persons - Students
Events - Competitions
Names
Lakeview Elementary School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Canada Way Education Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80183
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 26, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canada Way Education Centre students and staff outside the school building.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 26, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0671
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canada Way Education Centre students and staff outside the school building.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "B1 Bby E 93% / Bby B1"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Penitentiary Regulations Canada 1899

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57777
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1899
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book (hardcover)
Scope and Content
Item is a book entitled, "Penitentiary Regulations Canada 1899" printed in Ottawa at the Government Printing Bureau.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1899
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 book (hardcover)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS013-021
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is a book entitled, "Penitentiary Regulations Canada 1899" printed in Ottawa at the Government Printing Bureau.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Students at Canada Way Education Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79034
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 3, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of students at Canada Way Education Centre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 3, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0243
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of students at Canada Way Education Centre.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and red ink on recto of photograph reads: "901 C / B -1 87% / Bby School film"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Aaron Lau throwing a javelin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98080
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aaron Lau, a Moscrop Secondary School student, about to throw a javelin during a Burnaby-New Westminster high school track and field meet at Burnaby Central.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3160
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aaron Lau, a Moscrop Secondary School student, about to throw a javelin during a Burnaby-New Westminster high school track and field meet at Burnaby Central.
Subjects
Sports
Persons - Students
Names
Moscrop Secondary School
Burnaby Central Secondary School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a May 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Moscrop's Aaron Lau rears back in the boys' javelin competition at the Burnaby-New West high school track and field meet at Burnaby Central."
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4939 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Agnes Pender

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78677
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 5, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Agnes Pender at Burnaby City Hall where her painting was stolen from the front lobby wall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 5, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0038
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Agnes Pender at Burnaby City Hall where her painting was stolen from the front lobby wall.
Subjects
Occupations - Artists
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Pender, Agnes
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel Bby 3035 / 100% Bby 3"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Burnaby Central Secondary School rugby game

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98356
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified players in action during a grade 8 rugby game between Burnaby South Secondary and Cambie Secondary School at Burnaby South.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3366
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified players in action during a grade 8 rugby game between Burnaby South Secondary and Cambie Secondary School at Burnaby South.
Subjects
Persons - Students
Sports - Rugby
Names
Burnaby Central Secondary School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "A Burnaby South ball carrier eludes a tackle from his Cambie opponent, in Grade 8 rugby action at Burnaby South."
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4939 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Burnaby's first Public School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35881
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1894 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of school officials standing on the steps of the first public school in Burnaby, Douglas Road and Edmonds Street. Left to right: William McDermott (school trustee), Ethel Lepage (first teacher), Lancelot Grimmer (school trustee), and Bernard Hill (school board chairman and secretary). Th…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1894 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-740
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of school officials standing on the steps of the first public school in Burnaby, Douglas Road and Edmonds Street. Left to right: William McDermott (school trustee), Ethel Lepage (first teacher), Lancelot Grimmer (school trustee), and Bernard Hill (school board chairman and secretary). The school was called Burnaby School from 1894 to 1896, and then East Burnaby School from 1896 to 1907. The present day address of the site is 7376 Canada Way.
Subjects
Officials
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Burnaby School
Grimmer, Lancelot
Hill, Bernard R.
Lepage, Ethel
McDermott, William
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
7376 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Hill family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35934
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[189-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bernard Hill (centre) and Gerry Hill (right) on the Bernard Hill family veranda. The three women are unidentified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[189-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-794
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bernard Hill (centre) and Gerry Hill (right) on the Bernard Hill family veranda. The three women are unidentified.
Names
Hill, Bernard R.
Hill, Minard Gerald "Gerry"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4990 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Len McNeely

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78673
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 23 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Winter Club's chief operating officer Len McNeely in Burnaby Winter Club's new ice rink.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 23 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0034
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Winter Club's chief operating officer Len McNeely in Burnaby Winter Club's new ice rink.
Subjects
Sports
Names
Burnaby Winter Club
McNeely, Len
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "3009 A Bby Mario 71% Bby pg ?"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4990 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Former grounds of the Hart House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38389
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1990]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the former grounds of the Hart House. This area is now the Parking Lot of the Burnaby Village Museum at Canada Way and Sperling Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1990]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
422-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2001-09
Scope and Content
Photograph of the former grounds of the Hart House. This area is now the Parking Lot of the Burnaby Village Museum at Canada Way and Sperling Avenue.
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Wolf, Jim
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Sperling Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory204
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1892-1905
Length
0:09:33
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. He tells stories of the antics he got into with his brothers. Claude's wife, Marion Hill speaks encouraging words.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. He tells stories of the antics he got into with his brothers. Claude's wife, Marion Hill speaks encouraging words.
Date Range
1892-1905
Photo Info
Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933
Length
0:09:33
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
November 7, 1977
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.
Biographical Notes
Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:30:00
Interviewee Name
Hill, Claude
Hill, Marion
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill

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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 4

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory250
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1892-1905
Length
0:04:58
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of how his father cleared land to build a house, including the equipment that was used.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of how his father cleared land to build a house, including the equipment that was used.
Date Range
1892-1905
Photo Info
Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933
Length
0:04:58
Names
Hill, Bernard R
Subjects
Land Clearing
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
November 7, 1977
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.
Biographical Notes
Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:30:00
Interviewee Name
Hill, Claude
Hill, Marion
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track four of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill

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Interview with Minard Hill February 9, 1978 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory196
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1880-1914
Length
0:10:09
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Minard Gerald "Gerry" Hill's relatives in England, his father's early life as well as life on the strawberry farm in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Minard Gerald "Gerry" Hill's relatives in England, his father's early life as well as life on the strawberry farm in Burnaby.
Date Range
1880-1914
Photo Info
Minard Gerald Hill in uniform, 1914. Item no. 477-926
Length
0:10:09
Names
Hill, Bernard R
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
February 9, 1978
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Minard Gerald "Gerry" Hill conducted by Colin Stevens, February 9, 1978. Major themes discussed are: the Burnaby Lake Neighbourhood, Gilley Brothers Logging Company and his father, Bernard Hill.
Biographical Notes
Minard Gerald “Gerry” Hill was born in Burnaby on July 31, 1893 to Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard Richard Hill. He was the youngest child in the family with older siblings Frank, Claude and Winnie. Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Gerry attended Miss Harriet Woodward’s kindergarten class, and went on to Edmonds School with Miss Ellen Lister as his teacher. He later went to Central high school in New Westminster, often on horseback. Gerry served in World War I, signing his recruitment papers November 9, 1914. When he returned home, he worked felling trees, then as an apprentice surveyor and finally as a carpenter. Minard Gerald “Gerry” Hill married Charlotte Elizabeth “Elizabeth” Vidal on September 28, 1920 and single-handedly built a house for him and his wife about a thousand feet from his parents’ home. He also bought property at Yellow Point, Vancouver Island around this time. By the early 1930s Gerry had moved to Yellow Point permanently and begun work building the lodge. Elizabeth and Gerry’s child, Richard Grant McEwan Hill was born at Ladysmith hospital. Charlotte Elizabeth “Elizabeth” (Vidal) Hill died February 11, 1984 at the age of eighty-seven. Minard Gerald “Gerry” Hill died January 30, 1988 at the age of ninety-three.
Total Tracks
8
Total Length
1:13:56
Interviewee Name
Hill, Minard Gerald "Gerry"
Interview Location
Yellow Point, Vancouver Island
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track three of interview with Minard Hill

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Original gateposts of Sprott Lodge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38374
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the original gateposts and the driveway leading into the site of Mayfield Lodge, which was owned by L.E.Sprott.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
422-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2001-09
Scope and Content
Photograph of the original gateposts and the driveway leading into the site of Mayfield Lodge, which was owned by L.E.Sprott.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Structures - Fences
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Wolf, Jim
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Sprott house site

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38373
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1990]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the site of Mayfield Lodge which was owned by L.E.Sprott (Canada Way).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1990]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
422-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2001-09
Scope and Content
Photograph of the site of Mayfield Lodge which was owned by L.E.Sprott (Canada Way).
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Wolf, Jim
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Sprott house site

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38375
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1990]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the site of Mayfield Lodge which was owned by L.E.Sprott (Canada Way).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1990]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Municipal record subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
422-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2001-09
Scope and Content
Photograph of the site of Mayfield Lodge which was owned by L.E.Sprott (Canada Way).
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Wolf, Jim
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Interview with Alekxos Sarter by Kathy Bossort October 16, 2015 - Track 2

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1958-1992
Length
0:12:40
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Alekxos Sarter’s first years of employment with Parks, her sources of knowledge about Burnaby Mountain, and the department’s activities in Burnaby Mountain Park. She talks about the loop trail planned for Burnaby Mountain Park in 1958, the Trans Canada Trail p…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Alekxos Sarter’s first years of employment with Parks, her sources of knowledge about Burnaby Mountain, and the department’s activities in Burnaby Mountain Park. She talks about the loop trail planned for Burnaby Mountain Park in 1958, the Trans Canada Trail project, events and issues at the Pavilion, and keeping track of trails on SFU lands.
Date Range
1958-1992
Length
0:12:40
Names
Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department
Burnaby Mountain Park
Kamui Mintara
Trans Canada Trail
Subjects
Geographic Features - Parks
Geographic Features - Trails
Planning
Recreational Activities
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Interviewer
Bossort, Kathy
Interview Date
October 16, 2015
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Alekxos Sarter conducted by Kathy Bossort. Alekxos Sarter was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about the history of setting aside parkland on Burnaby Mountain from Alekxos Sarter’s perspective and experience as employee in the City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. The interview provides an excellent explanation of the history and function of kinds of park dedications used by the City of Burnaby; an overview of issues around including the Trans Mountain tank farm in the conservation area; and the background to the land use and ownership disagreement between the City of Burnaby and Simon Fraser University, its resolution, and the subsequent development of SFU’s UniverCity. Alekxos Sarter talks about Richard Bolton, Burnaby’s Acting-Commissioner who was responsible for dedicating the first park on Burnaby Mountain in 1942, and the creation of a park named after him in UniverCity.
Biographical Notes
Alekxos Sarter was born in Vancouver in 1961, to Daine and Kasandra Sarter. She grew up in North Vancouver and since 1994 has lived on a sailboat in False Creek. After attending UBC where she studied landscape architecture, she was hired by the City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services in 1986. Working first in parks design, Alekxos quickly moved into parks planning, her preferred career. As Research Officer she covers research, planning, public consultation, parks and facility inventory, parkland acquisition, among other duties.
Total Tracks
9
Total Length
2:20:47
Interviewee Name
Sarter, Alekxos T.
Interview Location
City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services meeting room
Interviewer Bio
Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track two of interview with Alekxos Sarter

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