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Cooking made easy : a domestic science course for users of Monach pastry flour

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3902
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Scott, Anna Lee
Publication Date
c1947
Call Number
641.59 SCO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV006.20.3
Call Number
641.59 SCO
Author
Scott, Anna Lee
Place of Publication
[Toronto, Ont.]
Publisher
Maple Leaf Milling Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
c1947
Printer
The Copp Clark Co. Ltd.
Physical Description
132 p. ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Cooking, Canadian
Monarch Fine Foods Co
Baking
Pastry
Cookbooks--1940-1949
Object History
Used in Burnaby post 1945
Notes
"Title page is missing"
Includes index
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Cooking out-of-doors : fire building, outdoor kitchens, cook-out hikes, food planning, recipes

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6823
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Publication Date
c1946
Call Number
641.575 GIR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV015.35.16
Call Number
641.575 GIR
Author
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Contributor
Melick, Sharon F.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Publication Date
c1946
Physical Description
123 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
"D. Bain" [handwritten in black ink on inside cover] "4th Co. N Burnaby Girl Guides" [stamped in red ink on title page and cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Cookbooks--1940-1949
Camping
Outdoor cooking
Notes
"Illustrations by Sharon F. Melick"-- title page
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Corporal to field officer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3402
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Langford, Robert John Spinluff
Edition
5th ed.
Publication Date
1941
Call Number
356.10971 LAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV993.17.21
Call Number
356.10971 LAN
Edition
5th ed.
Author
Langford, Robert John Spinluff
Contributor
MacBrien, James Howden
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Copp, Clark
Publication Date
1941
Printer
Copp, Clark
Physical Description
xvi, 192 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"The Clarke & Stuart Co. Limited" "550 Seymour St. Vancouver, B.C." -- stamped on foreword page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada. Canadian Army
Infantry drill and tactics
Notes
Maj.-Gen. Sir James Howden MacBrien,1878 - 1938, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.
Lieut-Colonel, Robert John Spinluff Langford, 1887-?.
5th Edition amended up to date.
Includes index.
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Crossings - Great Northern Railway

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913-1951
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record and cartographic material
Scope and Content
File contains agreement for the construction of a sidewalk by the Railway Company, and correspondence related to these transactions. File also includes blueprint plan of sidewalk over [GNR] tracks and right of way for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby, 1931; blueprint "Sketch Showing Sigh…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913-1951
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record and cartographic material
Description Level
File
Record No.
2558
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains agreement for the construction of a sidewalk by the Railway Company, and correspondence related to these transactions. File also includes blueprint plan of sidewalk over [GNR] tracks and right of way for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby, 1931; blueprint "Sketch Showing Sight Clearance and Distances and Sperling Avenue Grade Crossing" [c1945]; and blueprint "Plan of Proposed Road Crossing of Phillips Avenue."
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Notes
Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case.
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Daddy Darwin's dovecot : a country tale

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5057
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Ewing, Juliana Horatia, 1841-1885
Publication Date
1885
Call Number
823.8 EWI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV007.21.12
Call Number
823.8 EWI
Author
Ewing, Juliana Horatia, 1841-1885
Contributor
Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Roberts Brothers
Publication Date
1885
Printer
John Wilson and Son
Physical Description
62 p. : ill.
Inscription
"To dear Lily / With best love from / Aunts Libbie & Kate / Xmas 1885", handwritten in black ink on front endpaper "HR / 35", in pencil on front endpaper
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--19th century
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Books
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Daily Telegraph War Map of Germany with bombing sites

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[before 1938] (date of creation of map), annotations added [between 1943 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : col. lithographic print ; 51 x 77 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a map entitled "Daily Telegraph War Map of Germany" with secondary title "Daily Telegraph WAR MAP No. 10 Revised Edition". Map was produced prior to the Second World War [pre-Munich International Boundary lines]. Map depicts approximately 47 N to 55 N and from 3E to 22E. The countr…
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 map : col. lithographic print ; 51 x 77 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a map entitled "Daily Telegraph War Map of Germany" with secondary title "Daily Telegraph WAR MAP No. 10 Revised Edition". Map was produced prior to the Second World War [pre-Munich International Boundary lines]. Map depicts approximately 47 N to 55 N and from 3E to 22E. The country of Germany sits at the centre of the map bordered by Holland, Belgium and France to the west; Switzerland, Austria and Hungary to the south; Lithuania, Poland, Czechoslavakia, Hungary and Romania to the east and Denmark and the Baltic Sea to the north. Annotations in green ink on the map mark areas of Germany that were bombed during World War Two and were added by Royal Canadian Air Force First Officer Joseph (Joe) H. Corsbie during his service.
Creator
Geographia Limited
Publisher
Hutchinsons & Co. (Publishers Ltd.) LONDON & MELBORNE"
Parallel Title
WAR MAP No. 10 Revised Edition
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Accession Code
BV020.31.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[before 1938] (date of creation of map), annotations added [between 1943 and 1945]
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of map
Label printed on verso of map reads: "Daily Telegraph / War Map No. 10 / GERMANY / (REVISED EDITION) / PRICE 1/-NET"
Copyright. "GEOGRAPHIA" LTD. 167 FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.4
Specially drawn for the Daily Telegraph by "Geographia" Ltd."
Scale: "Heights in English Feet / Scale of English Miles / Kilometres"
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Davis dainty dishes

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5514
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
1941
Call Number
641.864 DAV
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV002.65.2
Call Number
641.864 DAV
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Canada
Publisher
Davis Gelatine Organization
Publication Date
1941
Printer
Brigdens Ltd.
Physical Description
67p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Gelatin
Cooking
Cookbooks--1940-1949
Notes
Includes index
"50c"- front cover
"The Davis Gelatine Organization, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England"-title page.
"Davis Gelatine (Canada) Ltd. Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver" -back cover
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Dease Lake survey map

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64449
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 12, 1944
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map
Scope and Content
Item is a Dease Lake survey map produced by the Canada Department of Mines and Resources, Surveys and Engineering Branch.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 12, 1944
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bancroft family subseries
Physical Description
1 map
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS110-037
Accession Number
BHS2004-06
Scope and Content
Item is a Dease Lake survey map produced by the Canada Department of Mines and Resources, Surveys and Engineering Branch.
Media Type
Cartographic Material
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Dent's Canadian school atlas

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5038
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Denton, V. L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
1947
Call Number
912 DEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
X3191
Call Number
912 DEN
Edition
Rev. ed.
Author
Denton, V. L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
Contributor
Denton, V. L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons (Canada) Ltd.
Publication Date
1947
Printer
The Temple Press
Physical Description
62 p. : ill., maps (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Inscription
face drawn in pen on last page "Joe Blow" [written in pencil on bottom left corner of cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Atlases--Canadian
Historical geography--Maps
Canada--History--Study and teaching
Atlases
Notes
"Authorised for use in the schools of British Columbia and Quebec" --Title page.
"Recommended for use in the Schools of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan" --Title page.
Includes index
Author's given name and dates: Denton, V.L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
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Dictionary of the Bible : comprising its antiquities, geography, biography, and natural history

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1582
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1880
Call Number
220.3 SMI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3894.1
Call Number
220.3 SMI
Contributor
Smith, William, 1813-1893
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
American Book Exchange
Publication Date
1880
Physical Description
467 p. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
Back endpaper: "$1.00" [written in pencil]
Library Subject (LOC)
Bible
Bible--History of Biblical events--Poetry
Notes
edited by William Smith, LL.D
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Discoveries and inventions of the nineteenth century

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2830
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Routledge, Robert
Edition
5th ed.
Publication Date
1881
Call Number
608 ROU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.85.1
Call Number
608 ROU
Edition
5th ed.
Author
Routledge, Robert
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
George Routledge and Sons
Publication Date
1881
Physical Description
xiii, 594 p., 9 leaves of plates : ill., map ; 21 cm.
Inscription
"Science and Art Department / of the / Committee of Council / on / Education / Queen's Prize / Obtained by / Thomas [Ledward] / in the Examination of Science Schools / May 1881. / by the Order of the Lords of the Commitee / of Council on Education. / MDCCCLXI." -printed on a sticker on the inside cover. "Thomas [Ledward]" is handwritten on the sticker.
Library Subject (LOC)
Inventions
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The dispensatory of the United States of America

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary128
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Wood, George B. (George Bacon), 1797-1879
Edition
15th ed.
Publication Date
1883
Call Number
615.12 WOO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.60.8
Call Number
615.12 WOO
Edition
15th ed.
Author
Wood, George B. (George Bacon), 1797-1879
Place of Publication
s.l.
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1883
Physical Description
1854 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Dispensatories
Pharmacopoeias--Early works
Pharmacopoeias--United States
Notes
"Wood, Remington & Sadtler" --spine
Includes index.
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The dolls of yesterday

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1040
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
St. George, Eleanor
Publication Date
c1948
Call Number
745.592 STG
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0517108100
Call Number
745.592 STG
Author
St. George, Eleanor
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Bonanza
Publication Date
c1948
Physical Description
xvii, 204 p. : ill., ports. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Dolls
Dolls--Collectors and collecting
Notes
"Dolls and doll collecting in Europe and America during the past 200 years, illustrated with photographs of more than 450 dolls" -- cover.
Includes index.
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Dr. Chase's new receipt book, or, Information for everybody : the life-long observations of the author, embracing the choicest, most valuable and entirely new receipts in every department of medicine, mechanics and household economy : in fact a book for everybody, with remarks and explanations which adapt it to the every-day wants of the people, arrarged [sic] in departments, and copiously indexed.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1476
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Chase, A. W. (Alvin Wood), 1817-1885
Publication Date
1889
Call Number
640 CHA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3709.1
Call Number
640 CHA
Author
Chase, A. W. (Alvin Wood), 1817-1885
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Rose Publishing
Publication Date
1889
Physical Description
393 p. [17] p.
Library Subject (LOC)
Home economics
Cooking
Formulas, recipes, etc.
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Notes
Author's full name and dates : Chase, A. W. (Alvin Wood), 1817-1885
Includes index
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Druggists circular and chemical gazette : a practical journal of chemistry as applied to pharmacy and sciences

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary393
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1889
Call Number
615.19 WIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV988.6.25
Call Number
615.19 WIL
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
William O. Allison
Publication Date
1889
Physical Description
288 p. ; 35 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceutical chemistry
Periodicals
Notes
"A practical Journal of Chemistry as applied to Pharmacy and Sciences ; General Business Organ for Druggists, Chemists and Apothecaries and all branches connected with the Drug business".
Volume XXXIII. - 1889.
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The druggists circular and chemical gazette : a practical journal of chemistry, as applied to pharmacy, arts and sciences; and general business organ for druggists, chemists, and apothecaries, and all branches connected with the drug business

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary396
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1886
Call Number
615 DRU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV988.6.28
Call Number
615 DRU
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
John Newton
Publication Date
1886
Series
Druggists' circular and chemical gazette, v. 27
Printer
Macgowan & Slipper
Physical Description
viii, 81-288 : ill. : 36 cm.
Inscription
"D. E. Campbell" [Handwritten in black ink on front flyleaf] "FROM D. E. CAMPBELLXXX____ prior ___ Cor. Fort & Douglas Sts., VICTORIA, B. C." [Stamped in purple ink on front flyleaf]
Library Subject (LOC)
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceutical chemistry
Periodicals
Notes
Includes index.
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Dyke's automobile and gasoline engine encyclopedia : elementary principles, construction, operation and repair of automobiles, gasoline engines and automobile electric systems; including trucks, tractors, motorcoaches, automotive diesel engines, aircraft engines and motorcycles simple, thorough and practical

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5511
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Dyke, A. L. (Andrew Lee), 1875-
Edition
20th. ed.
Publication Date
1943
Call Number
629.203 DYK
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.35.85
Call Number
629.203 DYK
Edition
20th. ed.
Author
Dyke, A. L. (Andrew Lee), 1875-
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
The Goodheart-Willcox Co.
Publication Date
1943
Physical Description
xxxvi, 1244 (i.e. 1336), 111 p. : ills., fold., plates (part col.) tables (part fold.) diagrs. ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Automobiles
Automobiles--Maintenance and repair
Automobiles--Motors
Internal combustion engines--Maintenance and repair
Object History
The tools included in this donation belonged to Samuel Robins. Samuel and his wife Sarah Ann Robins moved to Burnaby in 1918. Samuel was a stonemason who worked on many projects in the Lower Mainland, including constructing houses in Shaughnessy and he also worked in the Vancouver City Hall.
Notes
Includes index.
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Edith Adams' sixth annual prize cookbook

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4903
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Adams, Edith
Publication Date
1948
Call Number
641.5 ADA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.18.7
Call Number
641.5 ADA
Author
Adams, Edith
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
The Vancouver Sun
Publication Date
1948
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. : 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Cooking
Baking
Food
Formulas, recipes, etc.
Edith Adams
Cookbooks--1940-1949
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Books
Foods
Object History
This item was purchased from the St.James United Church.
Notes
"Sun prize winners 6th annual cook book" -- Cover
Images
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Elementary English grammar

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2175
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV978.59.8
Call Number
372.61 MAC
Author
MacLaurin, Donald Leslie, 1881-
Campbell, H. L. (Harold Lane), 1892-
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
W. J. Gage & Company, Limited
Publication Date
1946
Printer
W. J. Gage & Co. Limited
Physical Description
xi, 287 p. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"MF 65" [handwritten in pencil on back pastedown] "_ 65" [stamped in green ink on back pastedown] Writing and pencil marks throughout book.
Library Subject (LOC)
English language--Grammar
Notes
"Authorized by the Minister of Education for use in the schools of British Columbia" --t.p.
"Revised and re-arranged in collaboration with H. L. Campbell" --t.p.
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Elements of algebra

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Wentworth, G. A. (George Albert), 1835-1906
Publication Date
c1881
1893
Call Number
512 WEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV982.24.5
Call Number
512 WEN
Author
Wentworth, G. A. (George Albert), 1835-1906
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Ginn & Co.
Publication Date
c1881
1893
Series
Wentworth's series of mathematics
Physical Description
x, 325 p. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"May M. Ayers / Union Road / Lot - 33 / P. E. Island" [handwritten inside front cover] "Esther Abbott / P. W. C. / 1899-1900" [handwritten inside front cover] "A____ 15-___ / 1895" [handwritten inside front cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Algebra
Notes
Author's full name and dates: G. A. (George Albert) Wentworth, 1835-1906.
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The elements of chemistry : a text-book for beginners

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1544
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Remsen, Ira, 1846-1927
Publication Date
1910
c1887
Call Number
540 REM
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3842.1
Call Number
540 REM
Author
Remsen, Ira, 1846-1927
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Macmillan & Co., Limited
Publication Date
1910
c1887
Printer
R. & R. Clark, Limited
Physical Description
xii; 284 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Inscription
"Annie Graham Hill" "Britannia High School" "Vancouver B.C." "Aug 29/11"
Library Subject (LOC)
Chemistry--Textbooks
Notes
Includes index.
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The elements of chemistry: a text-book for beginners

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1958
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Remsen, Ira, 1846-1927
Publication Date
1892
c1886
Call Number
540 REM
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV982.24.98
Call Number
540 REM
Author
Remsen, Ira, 1846-1927
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Publication Date
1892
c1886
Series
American Science Series
Printer
Robert Drummond
Physical Description
iii-x; 272 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.
Inscription
notes in front; inside, "Gertre Jenkins" [Spelling may be incorrect] "Judson Dichieson" [Spelling may be incorrect] "Esther A. Abbott" "Madge Henderson" "Charlottetown" "Sept. 1st 1896"
Library Subject (LOC)
Chemistry--Textbooks
Notes
Includes index.
"American science series, elementary course"- title page
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The elements of structural botany with special reference to the study of Canadian plants ; to which is added a selection of examination papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2747
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Spotton, H. B. (Henry Byron), 1844-1933
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
1888
Call Number
580 SPO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.121.5
Call Number
580 SPO
Edition
Rev. ed.
Author
Spotton, H. B. (Henry Byron), 1844-1933
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
W. J. Gage and Company
Publication Date
1888
Series
W. J. Gage & co.'s educational series
Physical Description
176 p. : ill ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"Betty Goodfellow Class 23 / J.O.H.S. / Mark Turnbull / Galt. Collegiate Inst/ Mar 5th 1889 Mark Turnbull" - first two lines printed in two different inks? then the rest of inscription is handwritten in two different inks and hand. on the opposite page of front endpaper.
Library Subject (LOC)
Botany
Biology--Historical texts
Education, Secondary--Canada
Notes
"Price $1.00."
"With many illustrations by the author and others."
"Entered according to the Act of Paliament of Canada, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, in the year 1888, by W.J. Gage & Co., Toronto
Includes index
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Elsie and the Raymonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3564
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Publication Date
c1889
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV997.45.8
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Place of Publication
London, England
Publisher
George Routledge And Sons, Ltd.
Publication Date
c1889
Series
The Elsie books
Printer
William Clowes and Sons
Physical Description
324 p. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"Mrs. W Whiting" [handwritten in black ink on page opposing front pastedown]
Library Subject (LOC)
Christian life
Families
Southern States--History--1865-1877
Juvenile fiction
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Street Address
4687 Kingsway
Object History
This artifact has been passed down to all the girls in subsequent generations of the family, eventually to the donor, Mrs. Whiting. This series of 26 "Elsie" girls books are said, by the donor, to have been purchased by Jesse Love and his son in law Wallace (Flash) Whiting for the youngest of Jesse and Martha Love's children Hannah Victoria (Girlie) Love, age 10 at the time, and Annie (Love) Whiting's daughter Edith, age 8 at the time. The book series seems to have made their way through some of Jesse Love's daughter's children. Mrs. Whiting. Sarah (Love) Parker, daughter of Jesse Love, even named her daughter Elsie (Parker) Hughes after the main character of the series. The books seem to have made their way through the children and grand children of Annie (Love) and Wallace Whiting. The were donated by Edna Whiting, the daughter in law of Alfred Whiting, one of Annie's sons.
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Elsie at Nantucket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3566
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Publication Date
c1884
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV997.45.10
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Place of Publication
London, England
Publisher
George Routledge And Sons, Ltd.
Publication Date
c1884
Series
The Elsie books
Printer
Bradbury, Agnew & Co.
Physical Description
334 p. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"Mrs. W. Whiting" [handwritten in red pencil on back pastedown, and on front endpapers in black ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Christian life
Families
Obedience
Juvenile fiction
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Object History
This artifact has been passed down to all the girls in subsequent generations of the family, eventually to the donor, Mrs. Whiting.
This series of 26 "Elsie" girls books are said, by the donor, to have been purchased by Jesse Love and his son in law Wallace (Flash) Whiting for the youngest of Jesse and Martha Love's children Hannah Victoria (Girlie) Love, age 10 at the time, and Annie (Love) Whiting's daughter Edith, age 8 at the time. The book series seems to have made their way through some of Jesse Love's daughter's children. Mrs. Whiting. Sarah (Love) Parker, daughter of Jesse Love, even named her daughter Elsie (Parker) Hughes after the main character of the series. The books seem to have made their way through the children and grand children of Annie (Love) and Wallace Whiting. The were donated by Edna Whiting, the daughter in law of Alfred Whiting, one of Annie's sons.
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