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Andy's first film

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85207
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1934
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 film clip (10 min., 3 sec.) : digital, b&w, col., si.
Scope and Content
Item is a silent digitized (DVD) film segment with footage identified as 'Reel 1' . Film footage flucuates between black and white and colour providing a look into activities of Andy Digney and his family while they resided in Brandon, Manitoba. Footage documents outdoor activities such as camping…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1934
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Physical Description
1 film clip (10 min., 3 sec.) : digital, b&w, col., si.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
562-003-1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2014-04
Scope and Content
Item is a silent digitized (DVD) film segment with footage identified as 'Reel 1' . Film footage flucuates between black and white and colour providing a look into activities of Andy Digney and his family while they resided in Brandon, Manitoba. Footage documents outdoor activities such as camping,fishing, boating, golfing, swimming, picnicing and a parade in Banff, Alberta.
Subjects
Animals - Dogs
Recreational Activities - Fishing
Recreational Activities - Camping
Recreational Activities - Picnics
Recreational Activities - Golf
Geographic Features - Rivers
Events - Parades
Names
Digney, Andy
Digney, Ernest Frank "Dig"
Media Type
Moving Images
Photographer
Digney, Andy
Creator
Digney, Andy
Notes
Title based on contents of film
Images
Video
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Annie Boulanger subseries

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the opening of the Burnaby Historical Society Archives' Fraser Wilson Room on November 15, 1990.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Annie Boulanger subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1991-05
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the opening of the Burnaby Historical Society Archives' Fraser Wilson Room on November 15, 1990.
History
Annie Urbanovits Boulanger’s parents emigrated from Hungary to Toronto: Louis in 1925 and Irene in 1930. The couple married in Toronto and later moved to Vancouver. During WWII, Louis worked in the Vancouver Shipyards, followed by Nichols Chemical Company in Barnet for 15 years. While the Urbanovits family lived in Cloverdale, Louis commuted to Kask’s Camp in Barnet until they moved to Burnaby in 1951 to an old farm on Napier Street. Between 1951 and 1956 Annie completed her BA degree, majoring in chemistry and english with a minor in physical education, and obtained her teaching diploma at UBC. She taught for four years in various locations in BC before marrying and moving to Manitoba and Ottawa. She and her husband and five children returned to Burnaby in 1964 to a home on Government Street to be close to family. The couple later had another two children. Annie Boulanger became involved in the community first through her children’s school, initiating and teaching french classes in Seaforth School in 1969, and supporting the development of gymnastics in school and as a municipal program. Her interest in Archives lead to doing oral histories for John Adams, curator of Heritage Village (later Burnaby Village Museum), and for SFU Archives. She became a long time member of the Burnaby Writers’ Club in the 1970s, taking a course in writing non-fiction from Chris Potter. In 1983 Annie Boulanger joined the Burnaby Arts Council, becoming President in 1985. She was involved in lobbying the municipality for better monetary support and facilities for the arts and for the creation of a Municipal Arts Policy. She continued to promote the arts in Burnaby through her appointment to Burnaby’s Visual Arts Advisory Board in 1997, her arts journalism, writing regular book and theatre reviews for the local newspaper, and other activities. She was a member of the Burnaby Centennial Committee and was one of the editors of the book “Burnaby Centennial Anthology”. She is also the author of "A Carousel is Magic: The Saving of Parker # 119".
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Boulanger, Annie
Notes
Title based on creator of subseries
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At ease

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2696
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of five men standing together, at ease at Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of five men standing together, at ease at Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Accession Code
BV996.6.25
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1937
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/9/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption for photograph reads: "At Ease"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
Images
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At Ease at Shilo

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19376
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of military men gathered outside a tent at Canadian Forces Base military training camp in Shilo, Manitoba. Men are gathered around a man playing a guitar.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of military men gathered outside a tent at Canadian Forces Base military training camp in Shilo, Manitoba. Men are gathered around a man playing a guitar.
Subjects
Public Services - Military Services
Names
Canadian Armed Forces
Accession Code
BV996.6.60
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1937
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-02-06
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption under photograph reads: "AT EASE"
Handwritten note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "At Ease / Shilo / 1937"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
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Buildings at Shilo looking north

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19373
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of buildings, tents and a military vehicle on a road at Canadian Forces Base military training camp in Shilo, Manitoba.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of buildings, tents and a military vehicle on a road at Canadian Forces Base military training camp in Shilo, Manitoba.
Subjects
Public Services - Military Services
Names
Canadian Armed Forces
Accession Code
BV996.6.57
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1937
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-02-06
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
Images
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The Canadian readers : book IV

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5084
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1933
Call Number
428.2 CAN 1933
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
X3256
Call Number
428.2 CAN 1933
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
W. J. Gage & Co. Ltd.
T. Nelson & Sons
Publication Date
1933
Series
Canadian readers
Physical Description
320 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Merilyn McInnis Sept. 1933. 1585 Kamloops St. Vancouver B.C." [handwritten in black ink on front endpaper] "Merilyn McInnis Lord Nelson School 1585 Kamloops St." [handwritten in black ink on back of "Edward, Prince of Wales" portrait] Sticker of American goldfinch on front endpaper Bookmark for S.P.C.A. Bookstore found between p. 178-179 "Hold for Rick Mihaechuk" [handwritten in blue ink on back of S.P.C.A. bookmark] Two textbook forms [appear to be designed to be pasted into the textbook] found between p. 178-179 "4-2" [handwritten in blue ink on top textbook form] "Maureen Huston" [handwritten in blue ink on top textbook form] "Year 63-64" [date handwritten in blue ink on top textbook form] Bottom textbook name is unreadable "Class 12 Room I Year 61-62" [numbers handwritten in light blue ink on bottom textbook form]
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers (Elementary)
Notes
"Authorized for use in the Public Schools of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island" --t.p.
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The Canadian readers : book V

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2390
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1930
Call Number
428.2 CAN 1930
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV976.142.4
Call Number
428.2 CAN 1930
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
W. J. Gage & Co. Ltd.
T. Nelson & Sons
Publication Date
1930
Series
Canadian readers
Physical Description
416 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers (Elementary)
Notes
"Authorized for use in the Public Schools of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island" --t.p.
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Crichton Hawkshaw and Hutton

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3539
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
November 19, 1937
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Crichton Hawkshaw standing next to "Hutton" at the Royal School of Artillery in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Both men are in uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Crichton Hawkshaw standing next to "Hutton" at the Royal School of Artillery in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Both men are in uniform.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Hawkshaw, Richard Crichton Gilliland "Crichton"
Accession Code
BV996.6.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
November 19, 1937
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/9/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption for photograph reads: "Hutton + 'I' "
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Certified / Taylor Made / Nutone / Nov 19 1937"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
Images
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Crichton Hawkshaw with friends

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
November 19, 1937
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Crichton Hawkshaw standing next to "Robbinson" and "Hutton" at the Royal School of Artillery in Winnipeg, Manitoba. All three men are in uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Crichton Hawkshaw standing next to "Robbinson" and "Hutton" at the Royal School of Artillery in Winnipeg, Manitoba. All three men are in uniform.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Hawkshaw, Richard Crichton Gilliland "Crichton"
Accession Code
BV996.6.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
November 19, 1937
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/9/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption for photograph reads: "Me, Robbie, Hutton"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Certified / Taylor Made / Nutone / Nov 19 1937"
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Hawkshaw / Robbinson / Hutton / RSA 1937"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
Images
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Crichton Hawkshaw with Moore and Knechtle at Shilo

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19380
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three men in civilian clothing standing outside at Canadian Forces Base military training camp in Shilo, Manitoba. Men are identified as "Moore" (left), Jack Knechtle (centre) and Crichton Hawkshaw (right).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three men in civilian clothing standing outside at Canadian Forces Base military training camp in Shilo, Manitoba. Men are identified as "Moore" (left), Jack Knechtle (centre) and Crichton Hawkshaw (right).
Subjects
Public Services - Military Services
Names
Hawkshaw, Richard Crichton Gilliland "Crichton"
Knechtle, Jack Leslie
Canadian Armed Forces
Accession Code
BV996.6.64
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1937
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-02-06
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
Images
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Eclipse tempting recipes

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7432
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Riley, Dickson
Publication Date
c1931
Call Number
641.59 RIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
BV019.37.3
Call Number
641.59 RIL
Author
Riley, Dickson
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, [Manitoba]
Publisher
Western Pure Foods Ltd.
Publication Date
c1931
Physical Description
32 pages : ill.; 18 cm.
Inscription
Handwritten text on front cover reads: "Mrs. EW Martin".
Library Subject (LOC)
Cooking, Canadian
Cooking
Desserts
Cake
Cookies
Cookbooks--1930-1939
Object History
Elmer Wilson Martin was a professional engineer who lived much of his life in Burnaby. He married Ellen Renetta "Reta" (Boyd) Martin in approx. 1930 and the couple moved to Burnaby in 1931 for him to attend UBC. He later enlisted in the RCAF during WWII where he served as a pilot and wing commander. Elmer ran Martin's Auto Villa at 6604 East Hastings Street (later 6574 East Hastings Street) and was heavily involved in local Burnaby politics and with the North Burnaby Board of Trade. The donor states that he ran for Burnaby mayor in 1959 and also donated land to S.F.U. in the late 1960's. He had many businesses throughout his life including Paneloc Buildings, a pre-fab building manufacturing company. His last position was as Director with the construction company Webb & Knapp Canada Ltd.
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Elementary algebra for the use of preparatory schools and Euclid, Book I

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary168
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.120.15
Call Number
512 SMI
Author
Smith, Charles, 1844-1916
Stevens, F. H. (Frederick Haller), 1853-1933
Euclid
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
The Copp Clark Company Limited
Publication Date
1897
c1894
Printer
Norwood Press
Physical Description
v-ix; 90 p. ; 14 cm.
Inscription
"Maggie Emily Patterson" "Lockerby SD Manitoba Canada, October 14th, 1899" "October 14th 1899" "M.E.P." "1 x 2" "60" crossed-out "W15"
Library Subject (LOC)
Algebra
Notes
Contains two seperate works: "Elementary Algebra for the Use of Preparatory Schools" and "Euclid, Book I".
Author's given name and dates : Stevens, F. H. (Frederick Haller), 1853-1933
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Eriksdale High School in parade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4401
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1931
Collection/Fonds
Rhoda Jeffers fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large procession of students and teachers from Eriksdale High School walking along a dirt road in a small town. The first group is carrying two large banners reading: "ERIKSDALE / SENIOR" and "ERIKSDALE / HS". The second group is walking a short distance behind them, and are holding…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Rhoda Jeffers fonds
Series
Jeffers family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large procession of students and teachers from Eriksdale High School walking along a dirt road in a small town. The first group is carrying two large banners reading: "ERIKSDALE / SENIOR" and "ERIKSDALE / HS". The second group is walking a short distance behind them, and are holding banners reading "HARTFIELD" and "LAFONTAINE". As a teacher in Eriksdale, Manitoba, Rhoda Mae Jeffers may have been a part of this parade. The road is lined with buildings, including one with a large sign reading: "SMITH / GARAGE". There are also some cars parked along the roadway. People are standing at the side watching the procession.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Names
Jeffers, Rhoda Mae
Accession Code
BV007.20.24
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1931
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13/05/2018
Notes
Title based on content of photograph
Handwritten text in black in on back reads: "School Parade 1931"
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Fall in

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19363
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of men in uniforms standing in front of white canvas tents with their military kits out. Canadian Forces Base military training camp located in Shilo, Manitoba.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of men in uniforms standing in front of white canvas tents with their military kits out. Canadian Forces Base military training camp located in Shilo, Manitoba.
Subjects
Public Services - Military Services
Names
Canadian Armed Forces
Accession Code
BV996.6.47
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1937
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-02-06
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption beneath photograph in album reads: "FALL IN"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
Images
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G.P.O.A.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2697
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1937]
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a uniformed man identified as G.P.O.A. in Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a uniformed man identified as G.P.O.A. in Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Accession Code
BV996.6.26
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1937]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/9/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption for photograph reads: "G.P.O.A."
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
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Highroads to reading : book four

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1499
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1934
Call Number
428.6 HIG
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3719.1
Call Number
428.6 HIG
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
W. J. Gage & Co. Ltd.
Thomas Nelson and Sons
Publication Date
1934
Series
Highroads to reading
Printer
W. J. Gage & Co. Limited
Physical Description
320 p. : ill., port. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"General Gordon School Sept. 1934" [handwritten in blue ink on front pastedown]
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers (Elementary)
Notes
"Authorized for use in the Public Schools of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan" --t.p.
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Highroads to reading. Book one

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3243
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Sheffield, P. H.
Roy, Henrietta
Roy, Elsie
Bollert, Grace
Publication Date
c1934
Call Number
428.6 SHE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.195.114
Call Number
428.6 SHE
Author
Sheffield, P. H.
Roy, Henrietta
Roy, Elsie
Bollert, Grace
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
Macmillans in Canada
Ryerson Press
Publication Date
c1934
Series
Highroads to reading
Printer
Ryerson Press
Physical Description
vi, 153 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"S25" -- crossed-out on flyleaf. "Jerry" -- handwritten in pencil on flyleaf. "Pauline Kerlub" - handwritten in crayon on endpaper (back).
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers (Elementary)
Notes
"Authorized for use in the Public Schools of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan."
Includes index.
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Highroads to reading : book six

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2321
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1934
Call Number
428.6 HIG 1934
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.68.1
Call Number
428.6 HIG 1934
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
W. J. Gage & Co. Ltd.
Thomas Nelson and Sons
Publication Date
1934
Series
Highroads to reading
Printer
W. J. Gage & Co. Limited
Physical Description
384 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Ruth Hoffmanses Huscroft School" [handwritten in pencil at top of t.p.]
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers (Elementary)
Notes
"Authorized for use in the Public Schools of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan" --t.p.
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Highroads to reading : book three

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1511
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Beresford, M. A.
Publication Date
1934
Call Number
428.6 BER
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3732.1
Call Number
428.6 BER
Author
Beresford, M. A.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Macmillans in Canada
Ryerson Press
Publication Date
1934
Series
Highroads to reading
Printer
Ryerson Press
Physical Description
viii, 280 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"Glen School Library" [stamped in ink on t.p., iii, back pastedown] Borrower's card from Glen School pastedonto front endpaper with names "Marilyn" and "Mary Ann" handwritten in pencil
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers (Elementary)
Notes
"Authorized for use in the Public Schools of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan" --t.p.
Copy 2 of 2
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Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1950-2022
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
3 sound recordings (wav) + 1 sound recording (mp3) + 65 photographs + 26 photographs (jpg) + 1 portfolio (15 col. photographs + 12 col. laser prints) + 1 col. laser print + 6 business cards + 1 identification card + 1 booklet
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of an oral history interview with Jimmy Chow and his wife, Donna Polos; photographs of Jimmy Chow and his family soon after they immigrated to Canada in the 1950s as well as a sampling of photographs and records documenting Jimmy Chow's career in the film industry. Fonds is arranged…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
3 sound recordings (wav) + 1 sound recording (mp3) + 65 photographs + 26 photographs (jpg) + 1 portfolio (15 col. photographs + 12 col. laser prints) + 1 col. laser print + 6 business cards + 1 identification card + 1 booklet
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of an oral history interview with Jimmy Chow and his wife, Donna Polos; photographs of Jimmy Chow and his family soon after they immigrated to Canada in the 1950s as well as a sampling of photographs and records documenting Jimmy Chow's career in the film industry. Fonds is arranged into series: 1) Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos interviews series 2) Jimmy Chow family photographs series 3) Property master photographs series 4) Property master records series
History
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow was born in Lin Pong Lee, Hoiping, China in 1948. In 1950, Jimmy Chow and his mother, Gim Gee Chow (1913-1991) fled China to escape the Communist Revolution and to be reunited with his father, Robin Chung Dip Chow (1906-1990) who’d immigrated to Canada many years earlier. Jimmy’s elder sister Shao-Lin Chow stayed behind in China. Jimmy’s father, Robin Chung Dip Chow immigrated to Canada in 1921 at 14 years of age and was forced to pay the Chinese head tax of $500. In 1950, Jimmy and his mother first fled to Hong Kong before immigrating to Canada and arriving in Vancouver. Jimmy Chow’s birth name is Hipman Chow but when he arrived in Canada, his father indicated that he needed an English name and he was given the name “Jimmy” but retained his birth name “Hipman Chow”. Over the years, Jimmy has also used the name “James H. Chow” and is often credited by this name in the film industry. For the first four years after immigrating, Jimmy and his parents lived in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Quebec where his father had work in hotels and restaurants. While living in Asquith, Saskatchewan Jimmy attended school and began to learn English. In 1954, Jimmy and his parents returned to Vancouver, first living in the area of Strathcona before settling in the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant where they purchased a house located on 15th Avenue east of Main Street. While living in Mount Pleasant, Jimmy attended both elementary and high school. While attending high school, Jimmy began working at the local grocery store where he worked for many years living at home and saving his money. In 1970 while attending Vancouver City College, Jimmy met his future wife Donna Polos. Two years later, they moved in together, married in 1981 and started a family. Jimmy and Donna first lived in North Burnaby before purchasing a house on Victory Street in Burnaby where they raised their three children. Growing up in a traditional Chinese Canadian family, Jimmy was always one who went against the grain. Although his father wanted him to get a business degree, Jimmy had aspirations for a different career path. Through the referral of a friend, he entered the film industry in 1973 working for CBC Vancouver. While working at the CBC, Jimmy gained valuable experience working on the set of the television series The Beachcombers, which launched his career in the film industry. Over a 45 year career, Jimmy worked on over 50 blockbuster movies, historical period films, science fiction films and fantasy films, where he honed in on his expertise as a set decorator, art director and property master. He built an international reputation through working with production companies, prop makers and antique sellers across the globe. As a property master in the film industry, Jimmy Chow has been responsible for designing, managing, and sourcing props for films such as: The BFG, Warcraft: The Beginning, X-Men 2, Fantastic Four, Watchman, Tron: Legacy, Little Women, Seven Years in Tibet, Shanghai Noon, The Shipping News, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, The Changeling, Man of Steel (Superman), Snow Falling on Cedars, Legends of the Fall, And the Sea Will Tell, Once a Thief and many more. With Jimmy's many years of professional experience in the film industry, he has been a union member of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians...) from July 1979, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science from 2018 and has worked as a guest lecturer in film production at Capilano University and Langara University. He was also a key contributor to the Burnaby Village Museum’s 2014 temporary exhibition Burnaby Makes Movies. Donna Polos was born in Vancouver in 1949 to parents Mayme "May" Helen Tillikana Polos (1931-1977) and Donald James Polos (1926-2017). Donna’s maternal grandparents, Elvi Tienhara and Toiva Tillikana immigrated to Canada from Helsinki, Finland. Donna’s paternal grandmother, Pauline Chimiki Polos emigrated from Ukraine to Argentina and then to Winnipeg. Donna’s paternal grandfather, James "Jimmy" Kostopolus emigrated as an orphan from Sparta Greece at the age of 12 years. In 1908, he first immigrated to the United States where he was denied entry so immigrated to Canada, entering through Halifax at Pier 17. When immigrating, James changed his last name to "Polos". Jimmy Polos arrived in Halifax with only five dollars in his pocket. He lived in Halifax for many years before making his way to Vancouver where he established three restaurants and raised his family. James was the proprietor of three restaurants in Burnaby including; the Home Apple Pie Café (1941-1944) located on East Hastings near Princess Avenue; Jimmy’s Café (1945-1955) located on East Hastings near Hawks Avenue and another restaurant located near 10th Avenue and Alma Street. Donna grew up with her family in Vancouver, first living in the downtown eastside before moving to a home near Joyce Station. Donna attended elementary school and high school while growing up in the neighbourhood of Joyce Station. Donna moved out of her family home at 21 years of age and lived with roommates before moving in with Jimmy Chow in 1972. Donna attended Vancouver City College and the University of British Columbia where she obtained her teaching degree in 1974. Donna first taught at Gilmore Elementary School before being hired to teach at Clinton Elementary School where she taught for nine years. While raising their three children, Donna worked part time teaching in schools in Burnaby. In 1991, after a near death experience, Donna became interested in fine art and took drawing and watercolour painting classes. This experience led her to experimenting with different painting techniques on paper and fabric. In 2008, Donna retired from teaching but continued her art career often working as an Artist in Residence at various schools and exhibiting her work. While living in Burnaby Donna has been politically active with a particular passion for heritage, housing and preserving the natural environment. Donna was instrumental in advocating and petitioning for the establishment of a tree bylaw in Burnaby which was eventually adopted by the City.
Creator
Chow, Hipman "Jimmy"
Polos, Donna
Accession Code
BV022.21
BV023.11
Date
1950-2022
Media Type
Sound Recording
Photograph
Textual Record
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow's name in Cantonese is Chow Hipman and in Mandarin is Zhou Xiamin.
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