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Brickyard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38403
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1898
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of fourteen people standing in a brickyard. This is believed to be one of the Brickyards co-owned by James Gilmore Ettinger (one was in Burnaby, the other in Surrey).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1898
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Ettinger family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 428-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2002-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of fourteen people standing in a brickyard. This is believed to be one of the Brickyards co-owned by James Gilmore Ettinger (one was in Burnaby, the other in Surrey).
- Subjects
- Buildings - Industrial - Factories
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Frederick Thrussell and Peter Byrne
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36471
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1893 (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 8.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Frederick Thrussell in a three-piece suit and hat, standing in front of a large stump. A small dog stands in front of him, and a crosscut saw is to his left, propped up vertically against the stump. Peter Byrne stands on a spring board protruding from the stump, and holds on to the en…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1893 (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Thrussell family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 8.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 275-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-05
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Frederick Thrussell in a three-piece suit and hat, standing in front of a large stump. A small dog stands in front of him, and a crosscut saw is to his left, propped up vertically against the stump. Peter Byrne stands on a spring board protruding from the stump, and holds on to the end of a second crosscut saw. On the other side of the stump, a man balances on a second spring board while holding on to the opposite end of the horizontal crosscut saw with this right hand. Peter Byrne went on to serve as a member of Council from 1894 to 1895 and from 1898 to 1906, and was Reeve of Burnaby from 1906 to 1910.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Lumberjacks
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Industries - Forestry
- Woodworking Tools and Equipment
- Animals - Dogs
- Industries - Logging/lumber
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Grimmer children
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36532
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1890]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Martha Mary (Mattie) Grimmer sitting in a living room in a chair with fur draped over it. Beside her are her brothers and sister; Lancelot, James, and Amy Grimmer, the children of Martha Jane and Lancelot Grimmer.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1890]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Grimmer family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 8 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 290-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-26
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Martha Mary (Mattie) Grimmer sitting in a living room in a chair with fur draped over it. Beside her are her brothers and sister; Lancelot, James, and Amy Grimmer, the children of Martha Jane and Lancelot Grimmer.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Pat Byrne's Threshing Machine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38542
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1892] (date of original) copied 1980
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 14.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of five men standing on a flat-bottom vessel on the Fraser River. A label accompanying the photograph reads: "1st threshing outfit in Burnaby, about 1892. Owned by Pat Byrne, brother of Peter. Sold to Peter when Pat returned to Ireland to live. On Fraser River. L. to R.: Pat Byrne, C…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1892] (date of original) copied 1980
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- New Westminster Public Library subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 14.2 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 459-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of five men standing on a flat-bottom vessel on the Fraser River. A label accompanying the photograph reads: "1st threshing outfit in Burnaby, about 1892. Owned by Pat Byrne, brother of Peter. Sold to Peter when Pat returned to Ireland to live. On Fraser River. L. to R.: Pat Byrne, Capt. Stewart of "Alice", Peter Byrne and another (unknown)." Peter Byrne was a member of Burnaby's municipal council from 1894-1895, 1898-1906 and served as Reeve from 1906-1910. The threshing machine (visible behind the side paddle of the scow) was loaded onto this scow for transport from New Westminster to the Byrne farm in Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Agricultural Tools and Equipment
- Transportation - Boats
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Rivers
- Names
- Byrne, Pat
- Byrne, Peter
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on caption
Images
William Brenchley farm
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34864
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1890 and 1895] (date of original), copied 1985
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a farm hand and horse team inside a large stump, taken on William Brenchley's farm. The farm was located at the northeast corner of Kingsway and 10th Avenue.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1890 and 1895] (date of original), copied 1985
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- W.E. Brenchley subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 146-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1985-16
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a farm hand and horse team inside a large stump, taken on William Brenchley's farm. The farm was located at the northeast corner of Kingsway and 10th Avenue.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Thompson, S.J.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- 10th Avenue
- Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
William Whiting hauling strawberries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34525
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1896]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 9.9 x 13.8 cm mounted on 17.8 x 22.7 cm cardboard
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of William Whiting seated in a horse-drawn wagon hauling strawberries from Burnaby to New Westminster.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1896]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 9.9 x 13.8 cm mounted on 17.8 x 22.7 cm cardboard
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 037-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of William Whiting seated in a horse-drawn wagon hauling strawberries from Burnaby to New Westminster.
- Names
- Whiting, William
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Annotation on back of photograph reads, "Mr. W. Whiting taking load of stawberries into New West about 62 years ago (1958)."
Images
Wright family textual records
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82705
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1928-2012]
- Collection/Fonds
- Hill family and Vidal family fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records : ill. (col.)
- Scope and Content
- File consists of original and photocopy of handwritten family trees, published pamphlet entitled "Genealogy of the Wright Family" and photocopied family histories of the Wright family and how they relate to the Vidal family. Key person mentioned is William Elliot Wright, a naval officer who settled…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1928-2012]
- Collection/Fonds
- Hill family and Vidal family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records : ill. (col.)
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS176-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2013-03
- Scope and Content
- File consists of original and photocopy of handwritten family trees, published pamphlet entitled "Genealogy of the Wright Family" and photocopied family histories of the Wright family and how they relate to the Vidal family. Key person mentioned is William Elliot Wright, a naval officer who settled in Upper Canada.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Names
- Wright, William Elliot
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Young girl
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37096
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1890 and 1910] (date of original), copied 1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 10 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a young girl taken in a photographic studio as she sits on a tall wooden chair with her arm resting on a table beside an open book. She has gerber daisies on her lap and her legs are crossed at the ankles. A potted plant has been placed to her right, in front of the table, and behind …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1890 and 1910] (date of original), copied 1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Byrne family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 10 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 316-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1995-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a young girl taken in a photographic studio as she sits on a tall wooden chair with her arm resting on a table beside an open book. She has gerber daisies on her lap and her legs are crossed at the ankles. A potted plant has been placed to her right, in front of the table, and behind her is a sheer curtain.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
$1000.00 Debenture Issued by Burnaby 1893 June 01
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56082
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1893
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- Item is a framed 1893 $1000.00 debenture issued on June 1, 1893 pursuant to the Burnaby Loan Bylaw, 1893. Twenty-five of these debentures were issued on June 1 and they bore an interest rate of 6 percent and matured in 1943, 50 years after the date of issue. The purpose for this issue was to pay …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1893
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 39509
- Accession Number
- 2001-01
- Scope and Content
- Item is a framed 1893 $1000.00 debenture issued on June 1, 1893 pursuant to the Burnaby Loan Bylaw, 1893. Twenty-five of these debentures were issued on June 1 and they bore an interest rate of 6 percent and matured in 1943, 50 years after the date of issue. The purpose for this issue was to pay for the construction of roads in Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Advisory Planning Commission subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96030
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1960]-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 40 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of commission records for the Advisory Planning Commission including agendas, minutes, reports, and correspondence and a Commission portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1960]-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Advisory Planning Commission subseries
- Physical Description
- 40 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of commission records for the Advisory Planning Commission including agendas, minutes, reports, and correspondence and a Commission portrait.
- History
- The Advisory Planning Commission was established in July of 1963. The Advisory Planning Commission was the successor to the Town Planning Commission. The Commission was responsible for advising Council on land use matters and reviewing all zoning bylaw amendments before being forwarded to public hearing. The Commission was disbanded on February 20, 2017.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 1
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory251
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1865-1919
- Length
- 0:10:18
- Summary
- This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's essay entitled Stump Rangers, a listing of early settlers that includes addresses and short descriptions, essays on Confederation Park, land clearing and on Burnaby's first Council meeting.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's essay entitled Stump Rangers, a listing of early settlers that includes addresses and short descriptions, essays on Confederation Park, land clearing and on Burnaby's first Council meeting.
- Date Range
- 1865-1919
- Photo Info
- Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
- Length
- 0:10:18
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
- Biographical Notes
- Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
- Total Tracks
- 12
- Total Length
- 1:38:06
- Interviewee Name
- Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- Transcript Available
- MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Web Notes
- Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Track one of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings
Track one of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/100-13-20-2/100-13-20-2_Track_1.mp3Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 4
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory254
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1892-1955
- Length
- 0:07:38
- Summary
- This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's reading of an essay written by Captain Thomas S. Guns describing the Lozells district, as well as quoting single sentences of various other writers on the topic of Deer Lake and the Burnaby Lake District. Alfred mentions the first schools of B…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's reading of an essay written by Captain Thomas S. Guns describing the Lozells district, as well as quoting single sentences of various other writers on the topic of Deer Lake and the Burnaby Lake District. Alfred mentions the first schools of Burnaby Lake and the "pleasure walk" along Douglas Road, from Vancouver to New Westminster.
- Date Range
- 1892-1955
- Photo Info
- Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
- Length
- 0:07:38
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
- Biographical Notes
- Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
- Total Tracks
- 12
- Total Length
- 1:38:06
- Interviewee Name
- Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- Transcript Available
- MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Web Notes
- Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Audio Tracks
Track four of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings
Track four of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/100-13-20-2/100-13-20-2_Track_4.mp3Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 8
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory258
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1892-1963
- Length
- 0:07:05
- Summary
- This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "THE RUM RUNNERS AND BOOTLEG WHISKY IN BURNABY" and "BURNABY. NORTH. SOUTH. EAST? AND WEST 1892---1943" both written in 1963.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "THE RUM RUNNERS AND BOOTLEG WHISKY IN BURNABY" and "BURNABY. NORTH. SOUTH. EAST? AND WEST 1892---1943" both written in 1963.
- Date Range
- 1892-1963
- Photo Info
- Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
- Length
- 0:07:05
- Names
- Hawthorn, Mary
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
- Biographical Notes
- Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
- Total Tracks
- 12
- Total Length
- 1:38:06
- Interviewee Name
- Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- Transcript Available
- MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Web Notes
- Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks
Track eight of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings
Track eight of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/100-13-20-2/100-13-20-2_Track_8.mp3Alfred'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
- 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
Alfred's Fountain Pen, 2016
Alfred's Fountain Pen, 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2016_0037_0015_001.mp4Aliceville Hotel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38369
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1892]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Aliceville Hotel at Burrard Inlet which was built in 1892. On the back of the photograph, a map showing the hotel's location in relation to Hastings Street and North Road has been sketched in pencil.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1892]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Photographs subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 12.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 421-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2001-10
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Aliceville Hotel at Burrard Inlet which was built in 1892. On the back of the photograph, a map showing the hotel's location in relation to Hastings Street and North Road has been sketched in pencil.
- Names
- Aliceville Hotel
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Hastings Street
- Barnet Road
- Street Address
- 9951 Barnet Road
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
Anne Sievenpiper subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97417
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1889-1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of records collected by Anne Sievenpiper and her husband Bill pertaining to the city of Vancouver. Records include a painting, cartographic records, and papers.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1889-1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Anne Sievenpiper subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS2001-02
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of records collected by Anne Sievenpiper and her husband Bill pertaining to the city of Vancouver. Records include a painting, cartographic records, and papers.
- History
- Anne Louise Nabocik was born in Podbeil, Slovakia in 1928 to parents Stanley Honsberger Sievenpiper and Alma Rachel Morrison. She married William Stanley "Bill" Sievenpiper and the couple had two daughters: Sharoyne and Shirley. Anne died in 2017.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on collector of subseries
- PC413
Anniversary Sunday
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78042
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Gordon Presbyterian Church fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of "Anniversary Sunday" inside the Gordon Presbyterian Church, the celebration of the church's one hundredth anniversary.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Gordon Presbyterian Church fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col ; 10 x 15 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 555-002
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2013-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of "Anniversary Sunday" inside the Gordon Presbyterian Church, the celebration of the church's one hundredth anniversary.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Religious - Churches
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on accompanying photo identification key
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7457 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area
A Tribute to Grandma Lamb
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9675
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (7 min., 28 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Arlene Belcastro tells the story of her grandmother, Dakota Lamb, who was born to Norwegian parents in the late 1800s in North Dakota. She moved to Milk River, Alberta around 1900, then took up residence in Carmengay, Alberta during the Depression where she raised four children as a single mother a…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (7 min., 28 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Arlene Belcastro tells the story of her grandmother, Dakota Lamb, who was born to Norwegian parents in the late 1800s in North Dakota. She moved to Milk River, Alberta around 1900, then took up residence in Carmengay, Alberta during the Depression where she raised four children as a single mother after her husband left. She supported her family by taking in boarders, ironing, and working as a midwife. The family later moved to Edmonton, where she was one of the first Avon ladies. In 1944, she was able to take a job as a pastry cook up north during the construction of the Alaska Highway and save enough money to purchase her own home. The film includes Arlene’s memories of visiting Grandma Lamb’s rustic cabin at Baptiste Lake north of Edmonton, Alberta. Starting at age 6, Arlene and her cousin, Donna, spent every summer with Grandma Lamb. The rustic cabin did not have running water or electricity, so the girls learned about kerosene lamps, wood stoves, and using a cold storage trunk for refrigeration. Grandma Lamb taught them life-skills through chores such as gathering kindling and tending the garden, and encouraged their independence. Arlene recalls that they also learned by example from Grandma Lamb, who instilled a respect for nature and for other people and never complained about life or what material things she didn’t have. She was a resilient, respectful, and wise role model.
- History
- Arlene Belcastro was born in Edmonton and attended H.A. Gray School and Victoria High School, where she completed commercial courses. She was married in Edmonton at age 19, and moved to Calgary after her eldest child was born. She learned to ride a horse at Elkana Ranch at Bragg Creek while living in Calgary. Following the birth of her second son, the family briefly lived in Nassau. Arlene returned to Edmonton after her marriage ended, and soon moved to the Vancouver/Burnaby area where she has lived for more than 40 years. At age 50, Arlene began acting and is currently a student of drumming, a community volunteer, and an avid traveler.
- Creator
- Belcastro, Arlene
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.6
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
A Tribute to Grandma Lamb, 2016
A Tribute to Grandma Lamb, 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2016_0037_0006_001.mp4Bailey family subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64465
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1890 (date of original0-1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of publications, ephemera and photographs pertaining to the Bailey family.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1890 (date of original0-1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bailey family subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-55
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of publications, ephemera and photographs pertaining to the Bailey family.
- History
- Charles William Bailey was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on September 1, 1887. Shortly after, his family moved to the west coast. After the Vancouver fire of 1896, his family moved to Burnaby and acquired seven acres of government-offered land. Charles married Sapperton-born Minnie Bendle Booth in New Westminster on January 2, 1914, just seven days shy of her sixteenth birthday. Charles worked for Vancouver Iron Works and the couple lived at 1505 11th Avenue in Burnaby. Their first child, Frank Albert William Bailey was born at the house on May 19, 1916. Winnifred Patricia Bailey was born in the same house May 25, 1918. Theodore Bailey was born August 8, 1919 but only lived until August 12 of the same year. Their fourth child, Norman Charles Edward "Charlie" Bailey was born at the Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC on September 1, 1922. Frank was a member of Division XIII at Kingsway West School in 1922. Winnifred was a member of class seven at Burnaby South High School in 1932. By 1958, both Charlie and Frank were married and Minnie and Charles had three grandsons and one granddaughter. From 1922, the family lived at 3125 Kathleen Avenue, Burnaby (later renumbered 6080 Kathleen Avenue). In 1995, the Bailey family house at 6080 Kathleen Avenue was acquired by the City of Burnaby as part of the Metrotown Development Plan. The property was purchased for land development purposes and the house demolished.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Bailey, Charles
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- MSS115, PC508
Baptismal certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62798
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 25, 1899
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate
- Scope and Content
- Item is a certificate authenticating Hazel Erickson's (later Peterson) birth date and baptism.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 25, 1899
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Hazel Peterson subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate
- Material Details
- Elaborate cross-hatched drawing of a baptism adorns the certificate
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS094-004
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2000-08
- Scope and Content
- Item is a certificate authenticating Hazel Erickson's (later Peterson) birth date and baptism.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item