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34th Danish Canadian Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, May 21 - May 24, 2015

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6647
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
2015
Call Number
305.83981 DAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
305.83981 DAN
Contributor
Kuhlman, Ed
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Federation of Danish Associations in Canada
Publication Date
2015
Notes
Includes index.
Contributor: "Editors of the Annual Heritage Book Vancouver 2015 Ed Kuhlman"
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100 Years of Gilmore School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4488
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2017
Collection/Fonds
100 Years of Gilmore School video collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (34 min., 23 sec.) : digital, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
"100 Years of Gilmore School". Filmed by Yunuen Perez Vertti and made by the Heights Neighbourhood Association. The film includes interviews with former students and highlights their experiences through the Great Depression, the Second World War and the 1960s.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
100 Years of Gilmore School video collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (34 min., 23 sec.) : digital, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
"100 Years of Gilmore School". Filmed by Yunuen Perez Vertti and made by the Heights Neighbourhood Association. The film includes interviews with former students and highlights their experiences through the Great Depression, the Second World War and the 1960s.
History
Yunuen Perez Vertti is a filmmaker and digital media artist originally from Mexico City. She has produced films for many public, private and non-profit organizations.
Creator
Perez Vertti, Yunuen
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Persons - Students
Events - Anniversaries
Names
Gilmore Avenue School
Responsibility
Heights Neighbourhood Association
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Street Address
50 Gilmore Avenue
Accession Code
BV018.13.1
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
2017
Media Type
Moving Images
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Notes
Transcribed title
Reproductions are restricted by copyright holder
Images
Video

100 Years of Gilmore School, 2017

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100 Years of Gilmore School video collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10596
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2017
Collection/Fonds
100 Years of Gilmore School video collection
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
6 video recordings (mp4) (approx. 42 min.) : digital, 24 fps and 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of film content relating to the history of Gilmore Avenue School (Gilmore Community School) upon the recognition of it's 100th anniversary and includes a documentary film created by Yunuen Perez Vertti titled: "100 Years of Gilmore School" along with five short anecdotal films from s…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
100 Years of Gilmore School video collection
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
6 video recordings (mp4) (approx. 42 min.) : digital, 24 fps and 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of film content relating to the history of Gilmore Avenue School (Gilmore Community School) upon the recognition of it's 100th anniversary and includes a documentary film created by Yunuen Perez Vertti titled: "100 Years of Gilmore School" along with five short anecdotal films from students past and present.
History
In 2016, the Heights Neighbourhood Association decided to recognize the 100th anniversary of Gilmore Avenue School. The Association partnered with filmmaker and producer, Yunuen Perez Vertti to create a film featuring historic photographs and interviews with students from decades past. The premier screening of the film was held at Gilmore Community School on Friday May 13, 2016. The film was later screened at Burnaby's McGill Public Library on January 17, 2017 where community members were invited to share their own memories of the school in front of the audience. Some of these memories were captured on film by Yunuen Perez Vertti and donated with permissions to Burnaby Village Museum.
Accession Code
BV018.13
BV017.48
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
2017
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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500 small houses of the twenties

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary826
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Smith, Henry Atterbury, 1872-1954
Publication Date
1990
Call Number
728 SMI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0486263002
9780486263007
Call Number
728 SMI
Author
Smith, Henry Atterbury, 1872-1954
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Dover
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
312 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Architecture
Notes
Reprint, with new introd. Originally published as v. 1 of: The books of a thousand homes. New York : Home Owners Service Institute, 1923.
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1000 ways to get rich; or, Book of knowledge : an immense collection of the most saleable and money making discoveries, formulas, recipes, mechanical secrets and methods, from which persons of very moderate capital can commence a renumerative business in any city or village

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1861
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Wehman Bros.
Publication Date
1895
Call Number
641.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV982.23.1
Call Number
641.5
Author
Wehman Bros.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Wehman Bros.
Publication Date
1895
Physical Description
103 p. : 16.5 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Recipes
Cookbooks--1890-1899
Cookbooks--1900-1909
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1912 Parker Carousel Restoration 1991 to 1994

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1991 and 1994]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) file (1 hr., 9 min., 44 sec.) : digital, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Item consists of unedited film footage titled “1912 Parker Carousel / Restoration / 1991 to 1994" by Alex Matches. Film footage documents various stages of restoration of the carousel including, the carousel horses, the "doghouse" and Wurlitzer. There is some narration by the camera person but soun…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel series
Subseries
Carousel sound recordings and films subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) file (1 hr., 9 min., 44 sec.) : digital, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
Material Details
Segments are marked by date
Scope and Content
Item consists of unedited film footage titled “1912 Parker Carousel / Restoration / 1991 to 1994" by Alex Matches. Film footage documents various stages of restoration of the carousel including, the carousel horses, the "doghouse" and Wurlitzer. There is some narration by the camera person but sound quality is poor and segments contain ambient noise. The footage is divided into segments marked by dates, visible in the bottom right corner. Dates range between April 1991 and March 1993. Some of this unedited footage could have been used for the Burnaby Village Museum film "Labour of Love - The Saving of Number 119" (see BV020.4.28). 00:00 - 03:23: Apr. 20, 1991 : Volunteers and staff working on the restoration of carousel horses in the Texaco warehouse. They are busy scraping away old paint. Various horses are suspended on frames while some are laid on their sides on work benches. 03:24 - 06:15: Nov. 2 1991 : Volunteers and staff working on scraping and sanding away old layers of paint on carousel horses in the Texaco warehouse. Some horses are getting repairs. A little narrative coming from camera operator but mostly ambient sound. Pieces of the "doghouse" are also visible. 06:16 - 08:20 : Dec. 28 1991 : Horses are in various stages of restoration and repair inside the Texaco warehouse. 08:21 - 09:40 : Dec. 28, 1991 : Volunteers are gathered in a lunch room taking a break. Views of carousel horses in another room of the warehouse which have been applied with a sealer. The Worlitzer is also visible during a stage of restoration. Camera pans outside the Texaco warehouse located at the base of Burnaby Mountain on Burrard Inlet. 09:42 - 11:03 : Mar. 31 1992 : Some horses have been sealed with a clear coating and others have been applied with a white undercoat primer. 11:04 - 17:36 : Apr. 11 1992 : Horses with primer undercoat, views of the Wurlitzer under restoration as well as panels of the "doghouse" 17:37 - 18:18 : May 30, 1992 : Wurlitzer and painted horses 18:19 - 21:53 : Jul. 25 1992 : Volunteers are working on painting carousel horses, various parts of carousel including the floor decks are also visible. 21:54 - 25:39 : Sept. 19 1992 : Volunteers are working on painting carousel horses and pieces of the "doghouse", mirrors are being inserted, decking is varnished. 25:40 - 30:39 : Oct. 10 1992 : Views of carousel horses with coats of primer, freshly painted horses, segments of the varnished deck, volunteers painting segments of the "doghouse" and finished horses. 30:41 - 41:30 : Nov. 14 1992 : Loading finished horses from warehouse into van to transport to museum. Photography shoot in warehouse of completed horses, mounting horses on poles at museum. Don Wrigley assisting. A view of the Carousel building at Burnaby Village Museum under construction. 41:32 - 47:27 : Nov. 20 1992 : Painted horses - details; parts of the carousel gears, poles etc 47:28 - 50:00 : Footage recorded from an exerpt from Red Robinson's Classic theatre where he narrates about the History and Saving of the Carousel. 50:02 - 1:03 : Mar. 15 1993 : Completed carousel inside the carousel building at Burnaby Village Museum, volunteers and staff are putting together the finishing touches for the opening day. Volunteers are gathering inside and seating themselves on horses around the carousel for the Volunteers Grand Opening. The carousel begins to move with some volunteers riding various horses while the Wurlitzer plays in the background. 1:04:10 - 1:09:44 : March 27 1993 - Carousel is officially opened. Includes interviews by curator Colin Stevens with Friends of Carousel president, Don Wrigley and Dave Zieffert, Restorator of the Wurlitzer and Gordie Ironside who helped work with the restoration. Gordie demonstrates how each carousel horse was built using a prototype that was built for educational purposes.
Creator
Matches, Alex
Subjects
Recreational Devices - Carousels
Names
Lower Mainland Association of the Friends of the Vancouver Carousel
C.W. Parker no. 119 Carousel
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.12.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1991 and 1994]
Media Type
Moving Images
Related Material
BV020.4.28
Notes
Transcribed title taken from film footage
Images
Video

1912 Parker Carousel Restoration 1991 to 1994, [between 1991 and 1994]

1912 Parker Carousel Restoration 1991 to 1994, [between 1991 and 1994]

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2020_0012_0001_001.mp4
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Academic arithmetic : being part four of the Progressive School Series of arithmetics

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2885
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Kennedy, W. T. (William T.)
O'Hearn, Peter
Publication Date
1898
Call Number
513 KEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.134.1
Call Number
513 KEN
Author
Kennedy, W. T. (William T.)
O'Hearn, Peter
Place of Publication
Halifax [N.S.]
Publisher
T. C. Allen & Co.
Publication Date
1898
Series
Progressive school series
Physical Description
143 p. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"Thos O Murry / T O M / Thos O / Thos" - handwritten on front cover. "John KcKeen" - stamped in ink and handwritten in pencil several times on cover pages. "JOHN Mc KEEN / Importer and dealer in / Boots & Shoes, Hats, Caps, / Watches, Clocks, Jewellery &c. / Wholesale & Retail / Newcastle. N. B." - stamped many times on cover pages. "C. J. MacDONALD / Stationery. / Books, Fancy Goods, / ANTIGONISH, N. S." - stamped on cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Arithmetic
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A carousel is magic : the saving of Parker #119

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1320
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Boulanger, Annie
Publication Date
c1995
Call Number
731.932 BOU Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969992904
Call Number
731.932 BOU Copy 1
Author
Boulanger, Annie
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
Lower Mainland Association of Friends of the Vancouver Carousel
Publication Date
c1995
Physical Description
171 p., [20] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm
Inscription
"To the Burnaby Village Museum - / one of my favourite places! / A. Boulanger / Sept 29/95", hand written in ink on title page of book
Library Subject (LOC)
Merry-go-round--British Columbia--Vancouver--History
Names
Parker, Charles Wallace "C.W."
Lower Mainland Association of the Friends of the Vancouver Carousel
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Copy 1 of 2
Signed by author.
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A child's story of the bible

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary259
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Altemus, Henry
Publication Date
c1899
Call Number
220.9505 ALT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.169.10
Call Number
220.9505 ALT
Author
Altemus, Henry
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, Pa.
Publisher
Henry Altemus Company
Publication Date
c1899
Series
Altemus’ young people’s library
Physical Description
260 p., [4] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 17 cm.
Inscription
"Heritage Village S3 j" -- handwritten in ink on a white adhesive label "Margaret Buttler with best wishes from Annie W. Atkins / Xmas 1914" -- handwritten in ink
Library Subject (LOC)
Bible stories
Bible
Juvenile literature
Notes
Includes seventy-two illustrations.
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A child's story of the bible : with seventy-two illustrations

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary180
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1899
Call Number
220.5 ALT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.120.28
Call Number
220.5 ALT
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Henry Altemus
Publication Date
c1899
Series
Altemus' Young People's Library
Physical Description
vii, 260 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 17 cm.
Inscription
"W15" [written in black ink on front pastedown, crossed out]
Library Subject (LOC)
Bible stories
Bible
Juvenile literature
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A chronological history of the Burnaby Historical Society, 1957-1997

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5150
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Publication Date
1997
Call Number
971.13306 MCG
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
971.13306 MCG
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Burnaby Historical Society
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
53 p. : ill., ports. ;
Inscription
"Presented to Burnaby Village Museum by the / Burnaby Historical Society - 1977 / Pixie McGeachie", handwritten in ink on the cover of the book.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Notes
Researched and recorded by Pixie McGeachie. Includes facsimilies of newspaper articles.
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A collection of Burnaby heritage stories

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1126
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1992
Call Number
971.1 EDM
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
971.1 EDM
Contributor
Pioneer members of Edmonds Community Centre
Place of Publication
[Burnaby]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
19 p. ; 22 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History--Anecdotes
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Notes
Burnaby's Centennial
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A collector's guide to games and puzzles

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1217
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Goodfellow, Caroline G. (Caroline Georgina)
Publication Date
1997
c1991
Call Number
745.592 GOO Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
1856279898
Call Number
745.592 GOO Copy 1
Author
Goodfellow, Caroline G. (Caroline Georgina)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Grange Books
Publication Date
1997
c1991
Physical Description
128 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Games--Collectors and collecting
Games--History
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 128) and index.
"A Quintet Book"-- verso.
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A compend of chemistry, inorganic and organic including urinary analysis, No. 10

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2645
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Leffmann, Henry, 1847-1930
Edition
4th ed.
Publication Date
1897
c1894
Call Number
540 LEF
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.27.32
Call Number
540 LEF
Edition
4th ed.
Author
Leffmann, Henry, 1847-1930
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
P. Blakiston, Son & Co.
Publication Date
1897
c1894
Series
Quiz-compends?
Printer
W.M.F. Fell & Co.
Physical Description
viii; 193 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.
Inscription
inside: "Albert Luising" [Not sure of the proper spelling of signature] "1.00"
Library Subject (LOC)
Chemistry
Pharmaceutical chemistry
Notes
Includes index.
Historical interest: after the index there is a 23 page "Classified Subject Catalogue of Medical Books and Books on Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Hygiene, Etc., Etc.,".
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Across far distant horizons : the life and times of a Canadian master mariner

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1359
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Heal, S. C. (Syd C.)
Publication Date
c1995
Call Number
387.50971 HEA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
1895590132
Call Number
387.50971 HEA
Author
Heal, S. C. (Syd C.)
Place of Publication
Vancouver, B.C.
Publisher
Cordillera Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1995
Physical Description
311 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"S C Heal / 24 Aug 2007", handwritten in ink on title page of book.
Library Subject (LOC)
Merchant marine--Canada--Officers
Ship captains--Canada
Maritime History
Biography
Notes
Includes index.
Trevor Whitla Bridges
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A dictionary of the English language : with supplement, containing over 12,500 new words and antries, and a vocabulary of synonyms of words in general use : and an appendix, which embodies a pronouncing dictionary of biography, embracing the names of newarly then thousand persons of all ages and countries : pronouncing vocabularies of modern Christian names and Latin proper names, and scripture proper names, together with various other useful tables

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2358
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Worcester, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1784-1865
Edition
New ed.
Publication Date
1897
c1886
Call Number
423 WOR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV976.18.1
Call Number
423 WOR
Edition
New ed.
Author
Worcester, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1784-1865
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J. B. Lippincott Co.
Publication Date
1897
c1886
Library Subject (LOC)
English language--Dictionaries
Notes
Author's full name and dates: Worchester, Joseph Emerson, 1784-1865
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A guide to pharmacy museums and historical collections in the United States and Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6771
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Griffenhagen, George B.
Stieb, Ernst Walter, 1929-
Fisher, Beth D.
Publication Date
c1999
Call Number
069.0615 GRI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
069.0615 GRI
Author
Griffenhagen, George B.
Stieb, Ernst Walter, 1929-
Fisher, Beth D.
Place of Publication
Madison, Wis
Publisher
American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
Publication Date
c1999
Series
Publication ; no. 18 (new series)
Physical Description
xii, 143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Museums--Canada
Museums--United States
Pharmacy--Canada
Pharmacy--United States
Directories
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. x) and index.
Cross reference with 615.074 GRI Rev. ed. of: Pharmacy museums and historical collections in the United States and Canada / by George Griffenhagen and Ernst W. Stieb, 1988. 615.1 HAM Pharmacy museums and historical collections on public view in the United States and Canada / by Sami K. Hamarneh and Ernst W. Stieb, 1981.
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A history of the Canadian Dollar

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1398
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Powell, James, 1955-
Publication Date
1999
Call Number
332.4 POW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0662281233
Call Number
332.4 POW
Author
Powell, James, 1955-
Place of Publication
[Ottawa]
Publisher
Bank of Canada
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
iv, 67 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 16 x 23 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Dollar, Canadian-- History
Money--Canada--History
Monetary policy--Canada--History
Foreign exchange rates--Canada--History
Dollar, American--History
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Alexander MacKay : missionary hero of Uganda

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary257
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Melrose, Andrew, 1860-1928
Edition
2nd ed.
Publication Date
1893
Call Number
266.92 MEL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.169.8
Call Number
266.92 MEL
Edition
2nd ed.
Author
Melrose, Andrew, 1860-1928
Contributor
Wilson, T. C.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
The Sunday School Union
Publication Date
1893
Series
Splendid lives series
Printer
Morrison and Gibb Limited
Physical Description
144 p. : ill., ports. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"Heritage Village S3 h" [handwritten in black ink on white label stuck to front pastedown. "S3 h" is crossed out] "For Dear Philly from Mr. and Mrs. Minsh_ll [Minshull] 21st Dec 1894" [handwritten in black ink on front endpaper] "144 Pages 5/8" thick C to C" [handwritten in pencil on back pastedown]
Library Subject (LOC)
Missionaries--Uganda
Missions--Uganda
Biography
Notes
"By the author of 'The Story of Stanley'" --title page
"Fifteenth thousand" --t.p.
"Preface to second edition by the Rev. T.C. Wilson" --p.7
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Alfred's Fountain Pen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9684
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (3 min., 40 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
The video depicts the challenges of film maker Alfred Woo’s physical, social, and cultural transformation to a foreign country. Sentimentally prior to departing Hong Kong in 1954, Alfred was presented a fountain pen by some of his grade two classmates, a souvenir that he has cherished all these yea…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Series
Elders Digital Storytelling project series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (3 min., 40 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
The video depicts the challenges of film maker Alfred Woo’s physical, social, and cultural transformation to a foreign country. Sentimentally prior to departing Hong Kong in 1954, Alfred was presented a fountain pen by some of his grade two classmates, a souvenir that he has cherished all these years despite losing contact with them long ago. In his seniority, he muses poignantly about the symbolism of this writing instrument and shares his wonderment about the destiny of these childhood benefactors.
History
Immigrating from Hong Kong to Canada as a child, Alfred Woo easily assimilated into the Canadian way of life at an early age and has enjoyed the best of both worlds. A law graduate, his professional career included service as a Crown Counsel, securities administrator, corporate executive, and as private practitioner. He also served in the Canadian Army (Reserve Force) as a legal officer and an artillery officer before being honorably discharged at the rank of Major. A Burnaby resident for over 30 years, and now retired, he continues to volunteer helping seniors, a community service club, and a veterans group.
Creator
Woo, Alfred
Other Title Information
title supplied by film maker
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Woo, Alfred
Accession Code
BV016.37.15
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
2016
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Transcribed title
Images
Video
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