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Bandsand in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1071
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1908 and 1911]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 7.3 x 9.9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of people walking towards the bandstand in Stanley Park, Vancouver. In 1934, the Malkin Bowl was erected at the site where the banstand used to be. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Band stand in Stanley Park where Malkin Bowl now stands."
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 7.3 x 9.9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of people walking towards the bandstand in Stanley Park, Vancouver. In 1934, the Malkin Bowl was erected at the site where the banstand used to be. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Band stand in Stanley Park where Malkin Bowl now stands."
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- HV972.50.10
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1908 and 1911]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-04-04
- Photographer
- Dean, H.M.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
BC Auto Company storefront
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription981
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1907]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.8 x 16.7 cm mounted on cardboard 17.6 x 22.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the storefront of the BC Auto Company on Granville Street, Vancouver. Seen displayed in the window are cans of various fluids. Lettered on the window is, "Automobiles. / 924", above which is a sign that reads, "Automobile Supplies." A man in overalls and a hat is standing by the st…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.8 x 16.7 cm mounted on cardboard 17.6 x 22.7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the storefront of the BC Auto Company on Granville Street, Vancouver. Seen displayed in the window are cans of various fluids. Lettered on the window is, "Automobiles. / 924", above which is a sign that reads, "Automobile Supplies." A man in overalls and a hat is standing by the store window while three men dressed in suits with ties are standing in front of the garage. By their side is a sign that reads, "Automobiles / Touring Cars / Runabouts / Delivery Cars / Trucks / Heavy and Light / Sole Agents for Buick and Russel Cars./ Autos. For Sale or Hire."
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- HV973.22.3
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1907]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-05-09
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Cars lined up in front of BC Auto Company store
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription983
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1907]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9.9 x 24.2 cm mounted on cardboard 21.4 x 34.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of twelve cars lined up on the street in front of the BC Auto Company store depicted in photography HV973.22.3. There are mostly men in suits looking at the cars, but there is at least one woman and few children who are among the men. The auto store is flanked on both sides by various c…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9.9 x 24.2 cm mounted on cardboard 21.4 x 34.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of twelve cars lined up on the street in front of the BC Auto Company store depicted in photography HV973.22.3. There are mostly men in suits looking at the cars, but there is at least one woman and few children who are among the men. The auto store is flanked on both sides by various commercial stores. The annotation on the back of the card (onto which the photograph is mounted) partially identifies the people and cars in the photo. 1st car (from the right): 4-cylinder Buick, "C.A. Ross at wheel." 4th car : 2-cylinder Buick, "Chief Carlisle at wheel." 5th car: 2-cylinder Buick, Mr. & Mrs. Guinett. 7th car: 4-cylinder Buick, Mr. Brown and W.W.B. McInnis. 9th car: 4-cylinder Wayne, G. Mitchell and G. Corineau Jr. standing in front. Last car: "Russel Sight seeing car sold to Mr. Sterton for trips around Stanley Park." Also annotated on the back of the card: "1907 / 4 Cyl Buick CA Ross at wheel / 5- 2 Cyl Buicks / 2- 4 Cyl Buicks / 1- Wayne 4 Cyl / 2- Pierce Racine 7 Pass 4 Cyl / 1- Beeston Humber 4 Cyl / 1- Russell Sight Seeing Car." The acquisition record identifies the street as the 900 block, Granville Street. Printed in white on the front lower left of the card: Wadds Bros, Vancouver BC."
- Subjects
- Buildings - Commercial - Automobile Dealerships
- Transportation - Automobiles
- Buildings - Commercial - Stores
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- HV973.22.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1907]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-05-09
- Photographer
- Wadds Brothers
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
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City of Vancouver heritage inventory of Vancouver schools : report
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1000
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Author
- Bodnar, Diana, 1950-
- Publication Date
- 1982
- Call Number
- 727. BOD
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Call Number
- 727. BOD
- Author
- Bodnar, Diana, 1950-
- Place of Publication
- [Vancouver, B.C]
- Publisher
- City of Vancouver
- Publication Date
- 1982
- Physical Description
- 60 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Architecture
- Subjects
- Buildings - Heritage
- Buildings - Schools
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 58-60).
- Prepared for the Vancouver Heritage Advisory Committee.
CP 3456 at Drake Street Yard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3293
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [after 1906]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 3456 (built in 1906) at Drake Street Yard in Vancouver.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 3456 (built in 1906) at Drake Street Yard in Vancouver.
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV985.6114.65
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [after 1906]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2024-03-19
- Notes
- Title based on note written on verso of photograph
- Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 3456/ Drake St Yard"
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "068"
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Elinor and Sarah Knudson riding on C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1766
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- August 23, 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 27 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elinor Knudson and three year old Sarah Knudson riding on the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel at Playland in Vancouver.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 27 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elinor Knudson and three year old Sarah Knudson riding on the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel at Playland in Vancouver.
- Subjects
- Recreational Devices - Carousels
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV004.63.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- August 23, 1986
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Elizabeth and Sarah Knudson at Playland
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1769
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- August 23, 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 18 x 27 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Kudson sisters; five-and-a-half year old Elizabeth and three year old Sarah on a boat-themed amusement ride at Playland in Vancouver. Their father, Bob Knudson, is standing at the railing watching over them. C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel is visible in the background.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 18 x 27 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Kudson sisters; five-and-a-half year old Elizabeth and three year old Sarah on a boat-themed amusement ride at Playland in Vancouver. Their father, Bob Knudson, is standing at the railing watching over them. C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel is visible in the background.
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV004.63.4
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- August 23, 1986
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Elizabeth and Sarah Knudson at Playland
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1771
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- August 23, 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 27 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Kudson sisters; five-and-a-half year old Elizabeth and three year old Sarah on a boat-themed amusement ride at Playland in Vancouver. The C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel is visible in the background.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 27 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Kudson sisters; five-and-a-half year old Elizabeth and three year old Sarah on a boat-themed amusement ride at Playland in Vancouver. The C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel is visible in the background.
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV004.63.6
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- August 23, 1986
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Elizabeth Knudson riding on C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1768
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- August 28, 1985
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 18 x 27 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bob Knudson helping four-and-a-half year old Elizabeth Knudson ride on the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel at Playland in Vancouver.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 18 x 27 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bob Knudson helping four-and-a-half year old Elizabeth Knudson ride on the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel at Playland in Vancouver.
- Subjects
- Recreational Devices - Carousels
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV004.63.3
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- August 28, 1985
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Elizabeth Knudson riding on C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1772
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- August 23, 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 27 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bob Knudson helping five-and-a-half year old Elizabeth Knudson ride on the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel at Playland in Vancouver.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 27 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bob Knudson helping five-and-a-half year old Elizabeth Knudson ride on the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel at Playland in Vancouver.
- Subjects
- Recreational Devices - Carousels
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV004.63.7
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- August 23, 1986
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Elizabeth Knudson riding on Parker no. 119 carousel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1767
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- August 28, 1985
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 18 x 27 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bob Knudson helping four-and-a-half year old Elizabeth Knudson ride on the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel at Playland in Vancouver.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. photocopy ; 18 x 27 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bob Knudson helping four-and-a-half year old Elizabeth Knudson ride on the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel at Playland in Vancouver.
- Subjects
- Recreational Devices - Carousels
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV004.63.2
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- August 28, 1985
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Glancing back : reflections and anecdotes on Vancouver public schools
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary741
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 1550311689
- Call Number
- 371.00971 GLA
- Contributor
- Gosbee, Chuck, 1939-
- Dyson, Leslie, 1957-
- Place of Publication
- Vancouver
- Publisher
- Vancouver School Board
- Publication Date
- 1988
- Physical Description
- 128 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 32 cm.
- Inscription
- "Colin, / Please accept this copy of "Glancing Back" as a / symbol of our appreciation for your help on this project. / This book would not have been possible without your / help and the co-operation of hundreds of people like / you. / Hope you enjoy it. / Leslie Dyson", handwritten in ink on card insert in cover of book.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Public schools
- Education
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
Granville Street looking south from Rogers building
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1063
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1908 and 1911]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.1 x 10.7 cm mounted on paper 13.5 x 18.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Granville Street in Vancouver, looking south from the Roger's Building. The two tall buildings to the sides are under construction, and steam is blowing out from building chimneys. Busy street activities can be seen below with two trams running along the tracks.Inscribed on the scrapb…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.1 x 10.7 cm mounted on paper 13.5 x 18.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Granville Street in Vancouver, looking south from the Roger's Building. The two tall buildings to the sides are under construction, and steam is blowing out from building chimneys. Busy street activities can be seen below with two trams running along the tracks.Inscribed on the scrapbook paper in white ink: "Granville Street / Looking South / From Rogers Building / Vancouver B.C."
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- HV972.50.2
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1908 and 1911]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-03-28
- Photographer
- Dean, H.M.
- Notes
- Title based on caption of photograph
Images
Hawkshaw wedding
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2819
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- September 3, 1909
- Collection/Fonds
- Hawkshaw family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia : 10.5 x 16.5 cm, mounted on card ; 20 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of John Edward "Jack" Hawkshaw and Mabel Edith Honor McClean on their wedding day, surrounded by friends and family. The wedding took place at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Hawkshaw family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia : 10.5 x 16.5 cm, mounted on card ; 20 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of John Edward "Jack" Hawkshaw and Mabel Edith Honor McClean on their wedding day, surrounded by friends and family. The wedding took place at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver.
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV996.6.294
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- September 3, 1909
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2024-05-14
- Photographer
- Thomson, Stuart
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in red ink on verso of photograph reads: “Uncle Jack and Aunt Mabel’s Wedding photo”
- Note in blue pen on verso of photograph reads: “John Edward Hawkshaw (groom) / Mabel Edith Honor [sic] McClean (Bride) / Christ Church Cathederal [sic] / Vancouver B.C. / September 1910”
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: “Thomson” accompanying white writing reads: “319 Pender Street W. Vancouver”
- Note on recto of card mount reads: “Sept. 1910”
- Notes on the photograph state that the date was September 1910 but vital statistic records state that their wedding date was September 3, 1909
Images
Interview with Harman Pandher
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19609
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 sound recordings (wav) (105 min., 23 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (101 min., 39 sec.)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harman Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. 00:00 - 37:38 Interview opens with Harman Pandher sharing information on his oldest living relative, Kirpal Singh Pandher who immigrated to Canada arou…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 sound recordings (wav) (105 min., 23 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (101 min., 39 sec.)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Kate Petrusa Interviewee: Harman Pandher Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: January 5, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks:1:45:23 min Digital master recordings (wav) were edited into one recording and converted to mp3 format for access on Heritage Burnaby
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harman Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. 00:00 - 37:38 Interview opens with Harman Pandher sharing information on his oldest living relative, Kirpal Singh Pandher who immigrated to Canada around 1968. The interview continues with Harman Pandher providing details about his childhood in Burnaby while occasionally sharing photographs with the interviewer. He provides detailed descriptions of the homes and neighbourhoods while living on Second Street and 15th Avenue and shares his experiences as a South Asian Sikh attending Second Street elementary school, Cariboo Hill Secondary School and Kahlsa School. Pandher recalls some of his family and childhood experiences including, family events and gatherings; participation in school clubs and sports; playing basketball, ball hockey and street hockey with his Punjabi friends and other Burnaby kids; racism that he faced as a Sikh wearing a turban and delivering newspapers for the Vancouver Sun. 37:39 – 52:54 Pandher talks about family and cultural celebrations and traditions within the Sikh community including Vaisakhi, Diwali and celebrations of the birth of Guru Ravidas and Guru Nanak. Pandher conveys that while he was growing up many of these events took place in Vancouver but now they are also celebrated in Burnaby. He recalls events that took place in school while growing up in Burnaby including; his sister wearing a Sari to a fashion show; a visit to a Sikh temple; celebrating the birthday of Guru Nanak and outreach to teachers to learn about South Asian culture, games, food and traditions. Pandher also shares his experiences working as a student teacher at Capital Hill Elementary in North Burnaby where he took his class on a tour of the Sikh temple in 2001 and reflects on learning that it is his responsibility to be proactive in educating the public in his own culture while also learning about other communities. 52:55 - 1:19:56 Pandher shares personal experiences of racism and his experiences as a teacher and author. He recalls and reflects on a traumatic experience where he was physically assaulted while shopping at Lougheed Mall and recollects his father carrying around his field hockey stick in his car to defend himself. Pandher reflects on the lack of representation of racialized people like himself within the school curriculum while he was growing up which lead him to become a teacher and an author of children’s literature. Pander provides detailed information on his education and training in becoming a teacher, his love of poetry and literature and how he became an author. Pandher describes some of the works of poetry and literature that he’s written about the Sikh religion, history and culture, growing up as a Sikh Canadian and a non-fiction work about the history of Paldi titled "Welcome to Paldi: A Place for Everyone". Pandher also talks about beginning to record some of his own family stories from relatives. 1:19:57 - 1:29:58 Pandher talks about raising his own family in Burnaby, living as an extended family with his parents, his son’s education and Pandher's experience on the Burnaby School Board (2011-2018) . Pandher shares locations of residences that he and his family have lived before living at their current home on 17th Avenue. Pandher explains that since he was a teacher in Surrey, his son attended Khalsa School as well as public elementary and high school in Surrey but did his extracurricular activities in Burnaby where the family lived. 1:29:56 – 1:41:39 In closing, Harman Pandher reflects and shares what he hopes for younger generations of South Asian Canadians and future generations. Pandher articulates “be who you are, stay true to who you are, maintain your family’s traditions, learn their stories, learn their story and how they got to Burnaby”. He conveys that even though there’s more work to be done eliminating racism completely he sees the importance in volunteering, teaching others about yourself and making an effort to learn all parts of Burnaby and other cultures represented here. Pandher speaks about his concerns of youths falling victim to a lifestyle of drugs and gangs and how it’s important to remove the stigma around mental health issues.
- History
- Interviewee biography: Harman Pandher was born in Vancouver in 1976 to parents, Rajinder and Raj Pandher who immigrated to Canada in 1973. A few weeks later after Harman was born, the family moved to Burnaby. While living in Burnaby, Harman Pandher and his sister attended Second Street Elementary School and Cariboo Hill Secondary School. Pandher obtained a master's degree in education from the University of British Columbia and has worked as an elementary school teacher for over 20 years. Pandher has been recognized for his efforts in building bridges across communities as the recipient of the 2021 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Award. Pandher has served on the Board of the Burnaby Multicultural Society and is co-founder of two noon-profit organizations; “Through SONG” (Seeking Oneness for the Next Generation) “About bringing youth together form diverse backgrounds and using their talent in the community for good causes” and "SACH" (South Asian Community Hub) providing one-stop services for those impacted by alchohol and substance use and mental health issues. Harman Pandher is also the author of two children's books titled, "Gurpreet Goes to Gurdwara: Understanding the Sikh Place of Worship" and "Once Upon the Golden Temple: A Journey to Sri Harmandir Sahib". Interviewer biography: Kate Petrusa is the Assistant Curator at the Burnaby Village Museum. In her role, she manages all aspects of the collection – including caring for physical artifacts and making their digital counterpart accessible. Before coming to Burnaby Village Museum in 2019, Kate has worked at several Museums around the Lower Mainland as a Curator and contractor since 2013.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Education
- Occupations - Teachers
- Occupations - Writers
- Persons - South Asian Canadians
- Religions
- Religions - Sikhism
- Social Issues
- Social Issues - Racism
- Sports - Basketball
- Sports
- Responsibility
- Petrusa, Kate
- Geographic Access
- 2nd Street
- 15th Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV023.1.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Transcript available upon request
Audio Tracks
Interview with Harman Pandher, [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
Interview with Harman Pandher, [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0001_0001_003.mp3Lee's Benevolent Association of Canada
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16720
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- Oct. 1985, copied 2021
- Collection/Fonds
- Quon Lip Lee fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of members of Lee's Benevolent Association of Canada on the occasion of the association's fifty third anniversary and opening of the new association building. The group is assembled in two rows inside the associaton building located at 313 East Pender Street, Vancouver. Members identifie…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Quon Lip Lee fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of members of Lee's Benevolent Association of Canada on the occasion of the association's fifty third anniversary and opening of the new association building. The group is assembled in two rows inside the associaton building located at 313 East Pender Street, Vancouver. Members identified include; Quon Lip Lee, seated in the front row (second from the right) and Ron Bick Lee, seated in the centre. Association members are composed of Chinese businessmen with the name "Lee".
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV021.18.4
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- Oct. 1985, copied 2021
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- April 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in upper left corner of photograph reads "Oct. 1985"
Images
Lee's Benevolent Association of Canada
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16721
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- Oct. 1985, copied 2021
- Collection/Fonds
- Quon Lip Lee fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of members of Lee's Benevolent Association of Canada on the occasion of the association's fifty third anniversary and opening of the new association building. The group is assembled in two rows, standing outside of the associaton building located at 313 East Pender Street, Vancouver. Mem…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Quon Lip Lee fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff)
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of members of Lee's Benevolent Association of Canada on the occasion of the association's fifty third anniversary and opening of the new association building. The group is assembled in two rows, standing outside of the associaton building located at 313 East Pender Street, Vancouver. Member, Quon Lip Lee is identified standing in the front row (fourth from the left). Association members are composed of Chinese businessmen with the name "Lee". Banners with Chinese lettering are hanging on the building above the group.
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV021.18.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- Oct. 1985, copied 2021
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- April 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Old Lumberman's Arch
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1078
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1908 and 1911]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.2 x 6.0 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows people walking down a path in front of and through old Lumberman's arch in Stanley Park, Vancouver.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.2 x 6.0 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows people walking down a path in front of and through old Lumberman's arch in Stanley Park, Vancouver.
- Subjects
- Structures - Arches
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- HV972.50.17
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1908 and 1911]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-04-04
- Photographer
- Dean, H.M.
- Notes
- Title based on caption of photograph
Images
Old Lumberman's Arch
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1079
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1908 and 1911]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.9 x 10.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the old Lumberman's Arch by the beachside in Stanley Park, Vancouver. There are people gathered by the arch and standing and sitting on logs strewn on the beach.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.9 x 10.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the old Lumberman's Arch by the beachside in Stanley Park, Vancouver. There are people gathered by the arch and standing and sitting on logs strewn on the beach.
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- HV972.50.18
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1908 and 1911]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-04-04
- Photographer
- Dean, H.M.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Post Office and CPR Depot
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1062
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1908 and 1911]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 6.1 x 10.7 cm, mounted on album page 13.5 x 18.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a waterfront area in downtown Vancouver; the post office is visible to the left and the CPR depot to the right. The north shore can be seen faintly across Burrard Inlet in the background. A caption written on the album page in white ink reads, "Post Office and C.P.R. Depot / From Roo…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 6.1 x 10.7 cm, mounted on album page 13.5 x 18.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a waterfront area in downtown Vancouver; the post office is visible to the left and the CPR depot to the right. The north shore can be seen faintly across Burrard Inlet in the background. A caption written on the album page in white ink reads, "Post Office and C.P.R. Depot / From Roof of Rogers Bldg / Vancouver B.C."
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- HV972.50.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1908 and 1911]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-03-28
- Photographer
- Dean, H.M.
- Notes
- Title based on caption of photograph