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The history of freemasonry in Canada from its introduction in 1749 embracing a general history of the craft and its origin, but more particularly a history of the craft in the province of Upper Canada, now Ontario, in the Dominion of Canada : compiled and written from official records and from mss. covering the period from 1749-1858, in the possession of the author, Volume 1
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2704
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV974.60.1
- Call Number
- 366.10971 ROB v.1
- Place of Publication
- Toronto, Ont.
- Publisher
- The Hunter, Rose Company, Limited
- Publication Date
- 1899
- Physical Description
- xxi, 1196 p. : ill. (incl. ports.) maps (some folded) plans, facsims. (some folded) folded tables. ; 26 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Freemasons--History
- Secret societies--Canada
- Freemasonry
- Notes
- "Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada" with the Arms of the Grand Lodge of Canada -- Front Cover
- "The edition of this work consists of two thousand sets. The number of this set is 29."
- Includes index.
- Author's given name and dates: Robertson, J. Ross (John Ross), 1841-1918.
The history of freemasonry in Canada from its introduction in 1749 embracing a general history of the craft and its origin, but more particularly a history of the craft in the province of Upper Canada, now Ontario, in the Dominion of Canada : compiled and written from official records and from mss. covering the period from 1749-1858, in the possession of the author, Volume 2
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2705
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV974.60.2
- Call Number
- 366.10971 ROB v.2
- Place of Publication
- Toronto, Ont.
- Publisher
- The Hunter, Rose Company, Limited
- Publication Date
- 1899
- Physical Description
- xxiv, 979 p. : ill. (incl. ports.) maps (some folded) plans, facsims. (some folded) folded tables. ; 26 cm.
- Inscription
- "April 30 1874 / John Leslie St. Clair no 1353 R C Mitters Ont / H M 1895 Prince Ruperts Lodge N 13R M / Z 1883 1884 Prince Ruperts Rct 6 no 52 3R6 / Treasurers King Edward Preceptory / members it & SS Rite 32 April 8th 1887 / at it O M M S Khuram / Grand Masters Manitoba June 1899 June 1903 / Grand Z G C of Canada 1907 & 1908 / Semi Centennial held Toronto Jun 22 1908 / W M St Clair December 27 1878 to Dec 27th 1880" -- handwritten in ink on flyleaf.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Freemasons--History
- Secret societies--Canada
- Freemasonry
- Notes
- "Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada" with the Arms of the Grand Lodge of Canada -- Front Cover
- "The edition of this work consists of two thousand sets. The number of this set is 29."
- Includes index.
- Author's given name and dates: Robertson, J. Ross (John Ross), 1841-1918.
Public school arithmetic and measurement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1530
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.3827.1
- Call Number
- 510.76 GLA
- Edition
- Enl. ed.
- Place of Publication
- Toronto, Ont.
- Publisher
- Canada Publishing Company, Limited.
- Publication Date
- 1894
- Physical Description
- vi, 210 p. ; 19 cm.
- Inscription
- "W_ _ Wilson / S. S. no. 11 P? ?Ship Ontario County Ont. / Green River, Ont." -- handwritten in pen on title page. "Maggie S. Wilson Green River, Ont." -- handwritten in pencil on endpaper (back). "Mrs. A. Gertrude Hopkins / -- N. River Ontario" -- handwritten in pencil on flyleaf.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Arithmetic--Study and teaching
- Notes
- "Authorized for use in the Public Schools of Ontario by the Minister of Education." -- title page.
Be your own lawyer : or, treasures of the law office
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3007
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Author
- Anger, William Henry
- Edition
- Dominion ed.
- Publication Date
- 1897
- Call Number
- 347.7 ANG
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV972.122.37
- Call Number
- 347.7 ANG
- Edition
- Dominion ed.
- Author
- Anger, William Henry
- Place of Publication
- Toronto, Ont.
- Publisher
- W. H. Anger
- Publication Date
- 1897
- Physical Description
- 172 p. : facsims., forms. ; 26 cm.
- Inscription
- "W230" [handwritten and crossed-out in pen under front cover and flyleaf.] "GEO. PATRICK, General Agent and Collector. ROOM 9, MILLER BLOCK, AGENTS WANTED. VANCOUVER, B. C." [stamped on flyleaf.]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business law--Canada
- Commercial law--Canada
- Notes
- "Giving in concise form the mercantile or business laws of Canada, the technical points and main features of the law, with hundreds of hints, cautions, warnings and suggestions, together with all the important legal and business documents, the mingin laws and regulations of Ontario, British Columbia, and the Yukon district of North-west Territories up to date, September 1897, forming a work of ready-reference for magistrates, professional and business men, landowners, contractors, Etc." -- title page.
- "Lawyers will also find it invaluable as a well-classified condensation of most vital legal points." -- title page.
- Enlarged and revised.
- "By a barrister-at-law." -- title page.
- Includes index.
- Anger, W. H. (William Henry),1846-
Heat for advanced students
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5896
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Author
- Edser, Edwin, -1932
- Edition
- Rev. ed.
- Publication Date
- c1936
- c1899
- Call Number
- 536 EDS
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.4.28
- Call Number
- 536 EDS
- Edition
- Rev. ed.
- Author
- Edser, Edwin, -1932
- Contributor
- Bligh, N. M. (Neville Melton), 1890-
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- MacMillan and Co., Limited
- Publication Date
- c1936
- c1899
- Printer
- Richard Clay & Sons
- Physical Description
- v-x, 487 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
- Inscription
- inside front cover: "Nabil Sabbagh" [handwritten in ink] "Student in the Faculty of Sciences" crossed-out "S17" "S 11" [handwritten in ink] "ADIB F SABBAGH [INK STAMP] c/o Queen's University" "Kingston (Ontario) Canada" inside front page: "G "6 Talliha Street, [handwritten in ink] "Heliopolis" "Electrical Engineering Student" "LEC/571334"
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Heat
- Heat--Textbooks
- Notes
- Includes indexes.
- Revised by Bligh, N. M. (Neville Melton), 1890-.
High school history of England and history of Canada
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary541
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV986.72.2
- Call Number
- 971 BUC
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Publisher
- The Copp, Clark Company, Limited
- Publication Date
- 1891
- Physical Description
- xxxviii, 435 p., [9] leaves of plates : geneal. tables, maps ; 19 cm.
- Inscription
- "Hosaho Hodder" [handwritten in pencil on front endpaper] "65" [handwritten in pencil on page after p. 135] "H. Morey & Co Booksellers and Stationers New Westminster, B.C." [stamped in red ink on page after p. 135]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Canada--History
- Great Britain--History
- Notes
- Includes indexes
- "High School History of England by Arabella B. Buckley (Mrs. Fisher) and W. J. Robertson" --t.p.
- "History of Canada by W. J. Robertson" --t.p.
- "Authorized by the Education Department of Ontario" --t.p.
- Author's given name and dates: Buckley, Arabella B. (Arabella Burton), 1840-1929
- Author's given name and dates: Robertson, W. J. (William John), 1846-
Interview with Dr Blythe Eagles and Dr Violet Eagles 10-Jun-75 - Track 1
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory41
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1899-1919
- Length
- 0:07:22
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to Dr Blythe Alfred Eagles memories of growing up in New Westminster and visiting Burnaby with family. Dr Violet Evelyn (Dunbar) Eagles mentions when and where she was born.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to Dr Blythe Alfred Eagles memories of growing up in New Westminster and visiting Burnaby with family. Dr Violet Evelyn (Dunbar) Eagles mentions when and where she was born.
- Date Range
- 1899-1919
- Photo Info
- Mrs. Dunbar, Dr. Blythe Eagles and Dr. Violet (Dunbar) Eagles, June 1967. Item no. 404-002
- Length
- 0:07:22
- Subjects
- Agriculture - Fruit and Berries
- Geographic Access
- Douglas Road
- Interviewer
- Bradbury, Dr. Bettina
- Interview Date
- 10-Jun-75
- Scope and Content
- Recording is a taped interview with Dr Blythe Eagles and his wife Dr Violet Eagles by SFU (Simon Fraser University) graduate student Bettina Bradbury (and Ross S. McLeod) June 10, 1975. Major themes discussed are: the Depression, the War Years and Burnaby Lake District. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
- Biographical Notes
- Blythe's paternal grandparents, Charles and Maude Eagles immigrated to New Westminster in 1887. Their son Jack married Amelia Jane Johnston, and Blythe Eagles was born in New Westminster in 1902. In 1918 Blythe enrolled at the University of British Columbia, and took a Physiology class with eight other top students - his future wife, Violet Dunbar was the lone woman in the class. Blythe graduated in 1922, winning the Governor General's Gold Medal as top student. He received his MA in 1924 and his PhD in 1926 from the University of Toronto. He then completed his post-doctoral study at the National Institute for Medical Research in London, England. In 1933 Dr. Eagles became head of the Department of Dairying (1936-1955), Chairman of the Division of Animal Science (1955-1967), and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture (in 1949 until his retirement in 1967). In 1968 he received an Honourary Doctor of Science Award from UBC Blythe was also one of the first appointments to the Burnaby Town Planning Commission. Violet Evelyn Dunbar was born September 29, 1899 in Ontario, the eldest child of John and Mary (Tompson) Dunbar. Violet attained her BA in 1921 and MA in 1922 from the University of British Columbia. In 1922 she attended the Provincial Normal School and within six months had a teaching certificate and taught at Lord Hudson School in 1923. In September 1923 she was awarded a two-year scholarship to the University of Toronto, where she joined Blythe in the Bio-Chemistry Department. She received a second MA and a PhD in 1929. Her graduate studies entailed research in pure proteins and enzymes related to the commercial production of cheese. Through this work she was recognized as one of the leading enzyme chemists in the country, being a senior lab instructor of biochemistry. Violet was one of the founders of the Burnaby Council of Women and active member of the International Council of Women. Blythe and Violet Eagles purchased property at Deer Lake in 1929 and began construction of their home shortly before their marriage on June 25, 1930. The Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles Estate is a unique expression of the talents and tastes of both the Eagles and Frank Ebenezer Buck (1875-1970) who was head of the Horticultural Department and the Campus Landscape Architect at U.B.C. and established the plan for the Eagles garden while Blythe selected many of the plantings. The Eagles themselves designed the house as a romantic cottage inspired by the British Arts and Crafts style. Violet was an enthusiastic amateur gardener, maintaining and continually developing the garden. The Eagles were active volunteers in the local community as well as at UBC. When Simon Fraser University opened in Burnaby, they became well-known for entertaining dignitaries and special guests of the university in their lavish garden. After Violet's death in 1993, the estate was sold to the City of Burnaby. The funds were used to establish a Chair in Agriculture at the University of British Columbia in their memory.
- Total Tracks
- 11
- Total Length
- 1:24:01
- Interviewee Name
- Eagles, Dr. Blythe
- Eagles, Dr. Violet
- Interviewer Bio
- Bettina Bradbury teaches history and women's studies at York University. She is the author of Wife to Widow. Lives, Laws and Politics in Nineteenth-century Montreal. (Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, June 2011), 520p; Working Families. Age, Gender and Daily Survival in Industrializing Montreal. (Toronto: Canadian Social History Series, McClelland and Stewart, 1993); (Republished Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1996) (3rd edition, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2007). These interviews were undertaken after she completed her MA at Simon Fraser University in 1975 with the support of an LIP grant.
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- 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 one of interview with Dr Blythe Eagles and Dr Violet Eagles
Track one of interview with Dr Blythe Eagles and Dr Violet Eagles
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/100-13-08/100-13-08_Track_1.mp3
Interview with Dr Blythe Eagles and Dr Violet Eagles 10-Jun-75 - Track 2
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory42
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1896-1912
- Length
- 0:04:13
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to Dr Blythe Alfred Eagles and Dr Violet Evelyn (Dunbar) Eagles' thoughts on the Boom years, the houses and development at Deer Lake and the south slope of Vancouver and developments in transportation.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to Dr Blythe Alfred Eagles and Dr Violet Evelyn (Dunbar) Eagles' thoughts on the Boom years, the houses and development at Deer Lake and the south slope of Vancouver and developments in transportation.
- Date Range
- 1896-1912
- Photo Info
- Mrs. Dunbar, Dr. Blythe Eagles and Dr. Violet (Dunbar) Eagles, June 1967. Item no. 404-002
- Length
- 0:04:13
- Subjects
- Agriculture - Fruit and Berries
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Interviewer
- Bradbury, Dr. Bettina
- Interview Date
- 10-Jun-75
- Scope and Content
- Recording is a taped interview with Dr Blythe Eagles and his wife Dr Violet Eagles by SFU (Simon Fraser University) graduate student Bettina Bradbury (and Ross S. McLeod) June 10, 1975. Major themes discussed are: the Depression, the War Years and Burnaby Lake District. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
- Biographical Notes
- Blythe's paternal grandparents, Charles and Maude Eagles immigrated to New Westminster in 1887. Their son Jack married Amelia Jane Johnston, and Blythe Eagles was born in New Westminster in 1902. In 1918 Blythe enrolled at the University of British Columbia, and took a Physiology class with eight other top students - his future wife, Violet Dunbar was the lone woman in the class. Blythe graduated in 1922, winning the Governor General's Gold Medal as top student. He received his MA in 1924 and his PhD in 1926 from the University of Toronto. He then completed his post-doctoral study at the National Institute for Medical Research in London, England. In 1933 Dr. Eagles became head of the Department of Dairying (1936-1955), Chairman of the Division of Animal Science (1955-1967), and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture (in 1949 until his retirement in 1967). In 1968 he received an Honourary Doctor of Science Award from UBC Blythe was also one of the first appointments to the Burnaby Town Planning Commission. Violet Evelyn Dunbar was born September 29, 1899 in Ontario, the eldest child of John and Mary (Tompson) Dunbar. Violet attained her BA in 1921 and MA in 1922 from the University of British Columbia. In 1922 she attended the Provincial Normal School and within six months had a teaching certificate and taught at Lord Hudson School in 1923. In September 1923 she was awarded a two-year scholarship to the University of Toronto, where she joined Blythe in the Bio-Chemistry Department. She received a second MA and a PhD in 1929. Her graduate studies entailed research in pure proteins and enzymes related to the commercial production of cheese. Through this work she was recognized as one of the leading enzyme chemists in the country, being a senior lab instructor of biochemistry. Violet was one of the founders of the Burnaby Council of Women and active member of the International Council of Women. Blythe and Violet Eagles purchased property at Deer Lake in 1929 and began construction of their home shortly before their marriage on June 25, 1930. The Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles Estate is a unique expression of the talents and tastes of both the Eagles and Frank Ebenezer Buck (1875-1970) who was head of the Horticultural Department and the Campus Landscape Architect at U.B.C. and established the plan for the Eagles garden while Blythe selected many of the plantings. The Eagles themselves designed the house as a romantic cottage inspired by the British Arts and Crafts style. Violet was an enthusiastic amateur gardener, maintaining and continually developing the garden. The Eagles were active volunteers in the local community as well as at UBC. When Simon Fraser University opened in Burnaby, they became well-known for entertaining dignitaries and special guests of the university in their lavish garden. After Violet's death in 1993, the estate was sold to the City of Burnaby. The funds were used to establish a Chair in Agriculture at the University of British Columbia in their memory.
- Total Tracks
- 11
- Total Length
- 1:24:01
- Interviewee Name
- Eagles, Dr. Blythe
- Eagles, Dr. Violet
- Interviewer Bio
- Bettina Bradbury teaches history and women's studies at York University. She is the author of Wife to Widow. Lives, Laws and Politics in Nineteenth-century Montreal. (Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, June 2011), 520p; Working Families. Age, Gender and Daily Survival in Industrializing Montreal. (Toronto: Canadian Social History Series, McClelland and Stewart, 1993); (Republished Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1996) (3rd edition, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2007). These interviews were undertaken after she completed her MA at Simon Fraser University in 1975 with the support of an LIP grant.
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- 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 two of interview with Dr Blythe Eagles and Dr Violet Eagles
Track two of interview with Dr Blythe Eagles and Dr Violet Eagles
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/100-13-08/100-13-08_Track_2.mp3![Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/205/216-002.jpg?width=280)
Interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr - Track 5
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory221
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1860-1932
- Length
- 0:08:48
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's description of the Linotype machine, as well as the history of his grandfather, John Foley, founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's description of the Linotype machine, as well as the history of his grandfather, John Foley, founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper.
- Date Range
- 1860-1932
- Photo Info
- Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
- Length
- 0:08:48
- Names
- Foley, John
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with John Burton at his residence in Surrey by Lynda Mauve Orr, August 24, 1989. This interview focuses on the history of newspaper and printing presses in Canada.
- Biographical Notes
- John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
- Total Tracks
- 7
- Total Length
- 0:58:44
- Interviewee Name
- Burton, John
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- 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
![Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/205/216-002.jpg)
Audio Tracks
Track five of interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr
Track five of interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS137-001-4/MSS137-001-4_Track_5.mp3Public school physiology and temperance
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary609
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Author
- Nattress, William
- Edition
- 27th ed.
- Publication Date
- 1893
- Call Number
- 612 NAT
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.351.1
- Call Number
- 612 NAT
- Edition
- 27th ed.
- Author
- Nattress, William
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Publisher
- William Briggs
- Publication Date
- 1893
- Physical Description
- iv, 196 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
- Inscription
- "James Fleishman", "TCE", "10".
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Physiology
- Calisthenics
- Health--Popular works
- Notes
- "Authorized by the Education Department (Ontario.)"
- Edition statement taken from cover.
Recording of John Burton - Track 4
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory212
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1885-1959
- Length
- 0:09:56
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the Linotype machine and how it functions.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the Linotype machine and how it functions.
- Date Range
- 1885-1959
- Photo Info
- Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
- Length
- 0:09:56
- Subjects
- Printing Tools and Equipment
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
- Biographical Notes
- John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
- Total Tracks
- 5
- Total Length
- 0:46:18
- Interviewee Name
- Burton, John
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- 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 John Burton
Track four of recording of John Burton
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS137-001-2/MSS137-001-2_Track_4.mp3
Recording of John Burton - Track 5
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory213
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1850-1950
- Length
- 0:09:14
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the galley press and the proofing process. He also discusses job printing (now referred to as commercial printing).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the galley press and the proofing process. He also discusses job printing (now referred to as commercial printing).
- Date Range
- 1850-1950
- Photo Info
- Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
- Length
- 0:09:14
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
- Biographical Notes
- John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
- Total Tracks
- 5
- Total Length
- 0:46:18
- Interviewee Name
- Burton, John
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- 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 five of recording of John Burton
Track five of recording of John Burton
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS137-001-2/MSS137-001-2_Track_5.mp3