Wars - World War, 1939-1945 found 161 records

Doug Swerdfager

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a man identified as Doug Swerdfager, standing outside the air force barracks in Vernon. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Doug. Swerdfager - smartest lad in our class. He was posted to Ottawa 10 minutes from his home."

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-017

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of a man identified as Doug Swerdfager, standing outside the air force barracks in Vernon. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Doug. Swerdfager - smartest lad in our class. He was posted to Ottawa 10 minutes from his home."

Subjects: Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Swerdfager, Doug

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Earl and Lloyd Cary

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: February 1943 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Earl and Lloyd Cary in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniforms at the side of 311 Madison Avenue. The uniforms that the men are wearing have been identified as a Corporal and a Sergeant's uniform.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: February 1943 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-209

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of Earl and Lloyd Cary in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniforms at the side of 311 Madison Avenue. The uniforms that the men are wearing have been identified as a Corporal and a Sergeant's uniform.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Cary, Earl; Cary, Lloyd

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying

Geographic Access: Madison Avenue

Street Address: 311 Madison Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Heights Area

Images

Earl and Lloyd Cary, February 1943 (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Eddie Manning with a baby carriage

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1943] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) with a baby carriage. The street and houses can be seen in the background.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1943] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-616

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) with a baby carriage. The street and houses can be seen in the background.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Geographic Features - Roads

Names: Manning, Eddie

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Geographic Access: Antrim Avenue

Street Address: 6957 Antrim Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Windsor Area

Images

Eddie Manning with a baby carriage, [1943] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Elmer Wilson Martin

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.

Subjects: Transportation - Air; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.40.36

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [194-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Elmer Wilson Martinin RCAF uniform

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.40.44

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [194-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Elmer Wilson Martinin RCAF uniform, [194-] thumbnail

Elmer Wilson Martin with Reta and man

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.

Subjects: Transportation - Air; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force; Martin, Ellen Renatta "Reta" Boyd; Martin, William Henry; Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"

Accession Code: BV019.40.37

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [194-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Elmer Wilson Martin with Reta and man, [194-] thumbnail

E.W. Martin at banquet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1945]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.40.32

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

E.W. Martin at banquet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1945]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cl…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.40.33

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

E.W. Martin at banquet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1945]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse support…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. Two other tables on either side of the hall include men in military and civilian dress. A large mural is visible on a stage at the back of the room. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.40.34

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

E.W. Martin with parents and child

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1939 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force; Martin, William Henry; Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell

Accession Code: BV019.37.19

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1939 and 1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 4, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; See also BV019.37.16; Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Mr. E.W. Martin / & his mom & Dad"

Images

E.W. Martin with parents and child, [between 1939 and 1945] thumbnail

Final settlement of pay and allowances

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: Oct. 1945

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a "Final Settlement of Pay and Allowances" issued to Wing Commander E.W. Martin of Regiment No. C. 522.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a "Final Settlement of Pay and Allowances" issued to Wing Commander E.W. Martin of Regiment No. C. 522.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Forms

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson

Accession Code: BV019.40.40

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: Oct. 1945

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Images

Final settlement of pay and allowances, Oct. 1945 thumbnail

Flight training notebook

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1943]

Collection/Fonds: Robert Leonard Love fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Robert Leonard Love fonds

Series: Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.

Creator: Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Transportation - Air

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV023.24.4

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1943]

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Flight training notes

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1943]

Collection/Fonds: Robert Leonard Love fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Robert Leonard Love fonds

Series: Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.

Creator: Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Transportation - Air

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV023.24.5

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1943]

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Friend of Jack Shaw's

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a man identified as a friend of Jack Shaw's standing outside in the snow at the air force training camp at Vernon.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-021

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of a man identified as a friend of Jack Shaw's standing outside in the snow at the air force training camp at Vernon.

Subjects: Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Buildings - Military; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Friend of John Shaw's

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a man identified as a friend of John Shaw's standing outside on a hill overlooking an unknown body of water. The photograph was likely taken near the air force training camp in Vernon, B.C.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-031

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of a man identified as a friend of John Shaw's standing outside on a hill overlooking an unknown body of water. The photograph was likely taken near the air force training camp in Vernon, B.C.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Gerald F. Sanders outside house

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1942

Collection/Fonds: Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4 cm

Scope and Content: Gerald F. Sanders stands on grass at the back of the family's house on Spruce Street. He wears pants and a t-shirt with RCAF insignia.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds

Series: Sanders-Sparman photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4 cm

Material Details: Text in blue ink on verso "GFSANDERS. / 1942 AIRFORCE / ST THOMAS. / ONTARIO."

Scope and Content: Gerald F. Sanders stands on grass at the back of the family's house on Spruce Street. He wears pants and a t-shirt with RCAF insignia.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Sanders, Gerald Frank

Geographic Access: Spruce Street

Street Address: 4092 Spruce Street

Accession Code: BV018.34.26

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 1942

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Cascade-Schou Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2022-07-12

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Gerald F. Sanders outside house, 1942 thumbnail

Harold Smith

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 1942 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Harold Smith, in a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniform, at the side of the Auvache family home at 1995 Inverness Street (later renumbered and renamed as 6905 Arcola Street). The unform that Harold is wearing has been identified as that of a Sgt. Pilot - note the full wings above …

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 1942 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-089

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of Harold Smith, in a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniform, at the side of the Auvache family home at 1995 Inverness Street (later renumbered and renamed as 6905 Arcola Street). The unform that Harold is wearing has been identified as that of a Sgt. Pilot - note the full wings above the breast pocket.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Smith, Harold

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying

Geographic Access: Arcola Street

Street Address: 6905 Arcola Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Richmond Park Area

Images

Harold Smith, January 1942 (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Interior of the barracks

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of the sleeping quarters at the air force training camp in Vernon. Rows of beds have soldiers standing beside them and mattresses and blankets piled up.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 6 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-023

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of the sleeping quarters at the air force training camp in Vernon. Rows of beds have soldiers standing beside them and mattresses and blankets piled up.

Subjects: Buildings - Military; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Furniture; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Interior of the barracks, [1941] thumbnail

Jack and friends at Trenton

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 7.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw (third from left) and three other unidentified men in their air force uniforms with their arms on each others' shoulders. The location is identified on the back of the photograph as being in Trenton, Ontario.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 7.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-037

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw (third from left) and three other unidentified men in their air force uniforms with their arms on each others' shoulders. The location is identified on the back of the photograph as being in Trenton, Ontario.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Jack and friends at Trenton, [1941] thumbnail

Jack at Vernon

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 1941

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 7.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John "Jack" Shaw standing outside in the snow in front of what appears to be his air force training camp or barracks. On the back of the photograph is written: "Jack Shaw at Vernon, January 1941."

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 1941

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 7.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-007

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John "Jack" Shaw standing outside in the snow in front of what appears to be his air force training camp or barracks. On the back of the photograph is written: "Jack Shaw at Vernon, January 1941."

Subjects: Clothing - Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Buildings - Military

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of file.

Images

Jack Shaw with skis

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw (left) and an unidentified man standing outside their barrakcs at the air force training camp in Vernon. John has a pair of skis over his shoulder.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-029

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw (left) and an unidentified man standing outside their barrakcs at the air force training camp in Vernon. John has a pair of skis over his shoulder.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Sports - Skiing; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Jessie Brandrith and Leonard Robertson

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Esther Love Stanley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jessie Brandrith and her husband Morris Leonard Robertson. Leonard is dressed in a World War II military uniform. The couple were married in 1944. The couple are standing in front of french doors.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Esther Love Stanley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jessie Brandrith and her husband Morris Leonard Robertson. Leonard is dressed in a World War II military uniform. The couple were married in 1944. The couple are standing in front of french doors.

Subjects: Ceremonies - Weddings; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Heath, Jessie Martha Brandrith Robertson; Robertson, Morris Leonard

Accession Code: BV022.32.525

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-07-25

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 2 (BV032.22.431); Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "LEN_JESSIE / BRANDRITH"; Note in white ink on album page reads: "LEONARD & JESSIE"

Images

Jessie Brandrith and Leonard Robertson, [1944] thumbnail

Jim Ellis, Bobby Ellis and Bob Smith

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37728

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1944] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.0 x 2.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jim Ellis, Bobby Ellis and Bob Smith at the front of the Ellis home on Nelson Avenue. The men are in uniform and the boy in the middle (Bobby) is wearing a sailor's suit.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1944] (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.0 x 2.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-316

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jim Ellis, Bobby Ellis and Bob Smith at the front of the Ellis home on Nelson Avenue. The men are in uniform and the boy in the middle (Bobby) is wearing a sailor's suit.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Clothing - Uniforms; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Ellis, Bobby; Ellis, Jim; Smith, Bob

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Geographic Access: Nelson Avenue

Street Address: 6926 Nelson Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Sussex-Nelson Area

Images

Jim Ellis, Bobby Ellis and Bob Smith, [1944] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Joe Corsbie receiving Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20293

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1945]

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks. Flying Officer Joseph Corsbie was decorated for his actions on December 31, 1944 when his aircraft was severly damaged by enemy fighter aircraft, members of the crew were woun…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks. Flying Officer Joseph Corsbie was decorated for his actions on December 31, 1944 when his aircraft was severly damaged by enemy fighter aircraft, members of the crew were wounded and the captain had difficulty controlling the aircraft which was forced to make a crash landing at RAF Manston (England).

Subjects: Ceremonies - Awards; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"; Royal Canadian Air Force; Banks, Charles Arthur

Accession Code: BV020.31.14

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 19-09-2023

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "R.C.A.F. PHOTOGRAPH / CROWN COPYRIGHT / NEGATIVE / no_PLE_1433_Unit_N.W.AC."; Note in pencil reads: To_J.H.Corsbie"

Images

Joe Corsbie receiving Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor, [1945] thumbnail

Joe Shields

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55537

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a man in air force uniform adjusting his cap, standing outside an unidentified building. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Candid shot of Joe Shields...Went around with him most. He was posted to Ottawa."

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-012

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of a man in air force uniform adjusting his cap, standing outside an unidentified building. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Candid shot of Joe Shields...Went around with him most. He was posted to Ottawa."

Subjects: Clothing - Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shields, Joe

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of file.

Images

John and Charlie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55527

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 4.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw (right) and Charlie Wiertz in their Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms. Written on the back of the photograph is the following: "Charlie Wiertz and I on the porch. Charlie's from Toronto."

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 4.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-002

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw (right) and Charlie Wiertz in their Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms. Written on the back of the photograph is the following: "Charlie Wiertz and I on the porch. Charlie's from Toronto."

Subjects: Clothing - Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"; Wiertz, Charlie

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Images

John and friends in uniform

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55528

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw (far right) in Royal Canadian Air Force uniform with Joe Shields (far left) and another unidentified man.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-003

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw (far right) in Royal Canadian Air Force uniform with Joe Shields (far left) and another unidentified man.

Subjects: Clothing - Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"; Shields, Joe

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Images

John and friends in uniform, [1941] thumbnail

John and Lois Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55572

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: November 25, 1942

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw and Lois Shaw (nee Gilbert) on their wedding day. At the time of the wedding, John was working as a non-commissioned officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force but both John and Lois worked for the Municipality of Burnaby.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: November 25, 1942

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-047

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw and Lois Shaw (nee Gilbert) on their wedding day. At the time of the wedding, John was working as a non-commissioned officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force but both John and Lois worked for the Municipality of Burnaby.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Civic Workers; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, Lois E. Gilbert; Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

John and Lois Shaw, November 25, 1942 thumbnail

John H. Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55533

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw in an air force uniform standing in front of an unidentified stone monument. A young girl can be seen leaning against a bench in the background. The location is unknown. On the back of the photograph is written: "John H. Shaw. H- for Horace."

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-008

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw in an air force uniform standing in front of an unidentified stone monument. A young girl can be seen leaning against a bench in the background. The location is unknown. On the back of the photograph is written: "John H. Shaw. H- for Horace."

Subjects: Clothing - Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Images

John H. Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55573

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw in his air force uniform.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-048

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw in his air force uniform.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

John on the steps

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55535

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw standing on the steps of a building at his air force training camp or barracks at Vernon, British Columbia.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-010

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw standing on the steps of a building at his air force training camp or barracks at Vernon, British Columbia.

Subjects: Clothing - Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Buildings - Military

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of file.

Images

John Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55526

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw, in uniform, standing on the shore of an unidentified lake.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 7 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-001

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw, in uniform, standing on the shore of an unidentified lake.

Subjects: Clothing - Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Images

John Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55541

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw in his air force uniform in front of a pig farm. An empty hay wagon and pig pen full of pigs are both visible in the background.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-016

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw in his air force uniform in front of a pig farm. An empty hay wagon and pig pen full of pigs are both visible in the background.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Agricultural Tools and Equipment; Agriculture - Farms; Animals - Pigs; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on verso reads: "On a farm near Gl[?]"

Images

John Shaw at Banff

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55539

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw in full air force dress uniform standing at ease outside in Banff, Alberta.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-014

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw in full air force dress uniform standing at ease outside in Banff, Alberta.

Subjects: Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Geographic Features - Mountains; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

John Shaw at Banff

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55558

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw in full air force uniform at Banff, Alberta.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-033

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw in full air force uniform at Banff, Alberta.

Subjects: Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Geographic Features - Mountains; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on verso reads: ""Yours truly" a Banff. You'll probably know where it's taken from."

Images

John Shaw in uniform

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55540

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 5.2 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw, in air force uniform, on the porch of his barracks at Vernon, B.C.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1941]

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 5.2 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-015

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw, in air force uniform, on the porch of his barracks at Vernon, B.C.

Subjects: Clothing - Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Buildings - Military; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

John Shaw in Vernon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55529

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 1941

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw standing in the snow outside what appear to be training camps or barracks. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: "Jack Horace Shaw - Vernon - January 1941".

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 1941

Collection/Fonds: John Shaw fonds

Series: Military series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 485-004

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2005-15; 2006-01; 2007-18

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Shaw standing in the snow outside what appear to be training camps or barracks. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: "Jack Horace Shaw - Vernon - January 1941".

Subjects: Clothing - Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel; Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Buildings - Military

Names: Shaw, John Horace "Jack"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Images

John Shaw in Vernon, January 1941 thumbnail

Joseph H.C. Corsbie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20327

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1942 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 18 cm (sight) in matt 34 x 26 cm mounted in portfolio 35 x 53 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.

2 images

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 18 cm (sight) in matt 34 x 26 cm mounted in portfolio 35 x 53 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV020.31.6

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1942 and 1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 19-09-2023

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Joseph H.C. Corsbie, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail

Joseph H. Corsbie and British Commonwealth Air Training class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20326

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1942 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie and his RCAF (British Commonwealth Air Training) class posing together in front of an Avro Anson aircraft on the tarmac. Joe Corsbie is identified standing in the centre of the middle row.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie and his RCAF (British Commonwealth Air Training) class posing together in front of an Avro Anson aircraft on the tarmac. Joe Corsbie is identified standing in the centre of the middle row.

Subjects: Clothing - Military Uniforms; Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Transportation - Air

Names: Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV020.31.5

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1942 and 1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 19-09-2023

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Joseph H. Corsbie and British Commonwealth Air Training class, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail

Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20287

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1942 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13.3 x 8.3 cm

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie (second from right) with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying crew while they were stationed overseas. The group of five men are all dressed in uniforms and standing together in a field. Buildings are visible behind them.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13.3 x 8.3 cm

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie (second from right) with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying crew while they were stationed overseas. The group of five men are all dressed in uniforms and standing together in a field. Buildings are visible behind them.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force; Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"

Accession Code: BV020.31.1

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1942 and 1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-09-19

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Print on verso of postcard reads: "Skeg Card Kiosk, The Pier, Skegness. / POST CARD / COMMUNICATION _ADDRESS ONLY"

Images

Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail

Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew with aircraft

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20330

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1942 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crew on the tarmac in front of an aircraft (Lancaster). Joe Corsbie is second from the left.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crew on the tarmac in front of an aircraft (Lancaster). Joe Corsbie is second from the left.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Transportation - Air

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force; Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"

Accession Code: BV020.31.2

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1942 and 1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-09-19

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew with aircraft, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail

Joseph H. Corsbie RCAF records series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20332

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1942-1945

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Series

Physical Description: 13 photographs + 1 book + 10 maps + 2 cm textual records

Scope and Content: Series consists of documents and photographs relating to Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie's service and training with the Royal Canadian Air Force between 1942 and 1945.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Series

Physical Description: 13 photographs + 1 book + 10 maps + 2 cm textual records

Scope and Content: Series consists of documents and photographs relating to Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie's service and training with the Royal Canadian Air Force between 1942 and 1945.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force; Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"

Accession Code: BV020.31

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 1942-1945

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph; Cartographic Material

Notes: Title based on contents of series

Joseph H. Corsbie receives Distinguished Flying Cross

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20311

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1945

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a one page document entitled "Joseph H. Corsbie receives D.F.C." The document describes the details of Royal Canadian Air Force members being decorated by the Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks including Joseph H. Corsbie who was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross. Corsbie was …

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a one page document entitled "Joseph H. Corsbie receives D.F.C." The document describes the details of Royal Canadian Air Force members being decorated by the Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks including Joseph H. Corsbie who was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross. Corsbie was decorated for his heroic actions when his 626 Squadron crew were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew were wounded on December 31, 1944.

Subjects: Ceremonies - Awards; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"

Accession Code: BV020.31.34

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 1945

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 25-09-2023

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Images

Joseph H. Corsbie receives Distinguished Flying Cross, 1945 thumbnail

Joseph H. Corsbie with man on Hastings Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20331

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1942 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie in his Royal Canadian Airforce uniform standing together with an unidentified man on the sidewalk on Hastings Street, Vancouver. The National Clothes Shop (for men) is visible behind located at 217 West Hastings in Vancouver.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie in his Royal Canadian Airforce uniform standing together with an unidentified man on the sidewalk on Hastings Street, Vancouver. The National Clothes Shop (for men) is visible behind located at 217 West Hastings in Vancouver.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force; Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"

Geographic Access: Vancouver

Accession Code: BV020.31.3

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1942 and 1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-09-19

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Joseph H. Corsbie with man on Hastings Street, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail

Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15123

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 17 Nov. 1942

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided) + 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Brigadeer Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter to May, Colin thank…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided) + 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Brigadeer Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter to May, Colin thanks her for the many parcels that he's received and reflects on how he celebrated his birthday.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.12

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 17 Nov. 1942

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Stationery on envelope and writing paper reads: "Canadian Legion / War Services"; Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 H.King Edward Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 BDR. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"; Stamp on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. REGT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"

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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15125

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 6 Jan. 1943

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided and folded) + 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks hi…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided and folded) + 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks his aunt for parcels that he's received and reflects on his Christmas and New Years celebration.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.13

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 6 Jan. 1943

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 L/Sgt. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"; Stamp on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. REGT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"; Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELDPOST_OFFICE_483_JAN. 15 /43"

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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15126

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 19 Jan. 1943

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided and folded)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin talks abo…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided and folded)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin talks about German planes bombing London; how he got innoculated; parcels that he's received from relatives and how he plans to visit friends in Scotland and London when he gets leave.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.14

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 19 Jan. 1943

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15127

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 7 Apr. 1943

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p. + 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of …

2 images

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p. + 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he is in hospital and has had all of his hair shaved off and describes the hospital ward and how many of them speak French.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.15

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 7 Apr. 1943

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"; Stamp in red ink on verso of envelope reads: "[sic]_General Hospital R.C.A.M.C._[sic]"; Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "F.P.O.T.H.C. / MY 10 / 43 / 1"

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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15129

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 8 Aug. 1943

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p. + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Letter is written on Salvation Army station…

2 images

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p. + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Letter is written on Salvation Army stationery. In his letter, Colin describes his time on leave that he spent in London; tells of how he plans to travel to Scotland on his next leave and letters and parcels that he's received from family members.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.17

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 8 Aug. 1943

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Stationery insignia in red ink on envelope and writing paper reads: logo of "The Salvation Army" / with the Canadian Active Service Forces" + logo of "The Salvation Army" / "Keep in touch with the folks at home" / ON ACTIVE SERVICE / with the / CANADIAN FORCES"; Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"; Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"; Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 484 / AU 9 / 43"; Typewritten note on back of page one reads: "Thought you might like / to read this; will you/ please send it back / as I'll be answering / it one of these days"

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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman, 8 Aug. 1943 thumbnail

Letter from Colin Fox to his mother

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15156

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: June 1944

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p.

Scope and Content: Items consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox to his mother, Jessie (Bateman) Fox. The letter is written on stationery with the letterhead "CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY" and references "... Colin's letter dated June 26". Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p.

Scope and Content: Items consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox to his mother, Jessie (Bateman) Fox. The letter is written on stationery with the letterhead "CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY" and references "... Colin's letter dated June 26". Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). In the letter, Colin tells his mother of his current condition in hospital, describing the wounds that he sustained and how much of his belongings are still with his regiment.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Fox, Colin Rhodes; Kemp, Jessie Bateman Fox

Accession Code: BV020.27.43

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: June 1944

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Stationery letterhead reads: "CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY / FILE OR CLAIM / FORM 101.." includes logo which reads: "CANADIAN PACIFIC / RAILWAY / STEAMSHIPS / COMMUNICATIONS / HOTELS . / EXPRESS / WORLD'S / GREATEST / TRAVEL SYSTEM"

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