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50th Anniversary 4th Guide Company cake

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Nov 3, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of 4th Guide Company standing with a cake which reads "50th Anniversary / 4th Burnaby Royal Guide Company". Guiders are identified L to R Miss Jean Simmons, Mrs. Dorothy Bristow (original guide leader), Mrs. Ann Kent.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of 4th Guide Company standing with a cake which reads "50th Anniversary / 4th Burnaby Royal Guide Company". Guiders are identified L to R Miss Jean Simmons, Mrs. Dorothy Bristow (original guide leader), Mrs. Ann Kent.
Other Title Information
Title based on contents of photograph
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Celebrations
Names
Bristow, Dorothy
Kent, Ann
Simmons, Jean
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.287
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
Nov 3, 1976
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
05/11/2018
Notes
Photograph is part of scrapbook BV015.35.166
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Alan Gentles and John Prescott of the Dominion Bridge Company

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of (at left) Alan S. Gentles, the General Manager of Dominion Bridge Company from in a brown-checkered suit and John S. Prescott, Manager of Dominion Bridge Company in a grey-checkered suit (with a name sticker on the lapel) at the "Twenty-five Year Club Dinner." Both men are standing b…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of (at left) Alan S. Gentles, the General Manager of Dominion Bridge Company from in a brown-checkered suit and John S. Prescott, Manager of Dominion Bridge Company in a grey-checkered suit (with a name sticker on the lapel) at the "Twenty-five Year Club Dinner." Both men are standing behind a table set with cups, glasses and a wine glass full of cigarettes. Alan S. Gentles was General Manager from 1960 to 1976 and John Prescott was Manager from 1949 to 1976.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Dominion Bridge Company
Gentles, Alan S.
Prescott, John S
Accession Code
BV003.46.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1976
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black felt pen on recto of photograph reads: "25 YR CLUB DINNER/ 1976"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Left MR ALAN S. GENTLES GEN MGR 1960-1976 / Right JOHN S PRECOT [sic] MGR 1949-1976 he closed the plant"
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Baden Powell Sunday

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Feb 22, 1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the 51st Burnaby Brownie Pack with Scouts, leaders and other guides for the "Baden Powell Sunday" event which took place at Burnaby South High School. The 51st Brownies are on the far left of the photograph.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the 51st Burnaby Brownie Pack with Scouts, leaders and other guides for the "Baden Powell Sunday" event which took place at Burnaby South High School. The 51st Brownies are on the far left of the photograph.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Celebrations
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Burnaby South High School
Geographic Access
Southoaks Crescent
Street Address
6650 Southoaks Crescent
Accession Code
BV016.49.104
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
Feb 22, 1970
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
05/11/2018
Notes
Title based on content of photograph
Note in black ink to the right of the photograph reads: "Badon - Powell Sunday" / "Feb. 22nd, 1970 / Burnaby South High / School". "Those are 51st Brownies / (on the far side)"
Photograph is part of scrapbook BV016.49.81
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Baden Powell Sunday

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Feb 22, 1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the 51st Burnaby Brownie Pack with Scouts, leaders and other guides for the "Baden Powell Sunday" event which took place at Burnaby South High School. Special guests are standing on the stage while the rest of the Girl Guides and Scouts look on from the audience. Father D. …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the 51st Burnaby Brownie Pack with Scouts, leaders and other guides for the "Baden Powell Sunday" event which took place at Burnaby South High School. Special guests are standing on the stage while the rest of the Girl Guides and Scouts look on from the audience. Father D. Monroe was the officiating clergyman at the ceremony.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Celebrations
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Burnaby South High School
Monroe, Father D.
Geographic Access
Southoaks Crescent
Street Address
6650 Southoaks Crescent
Accession Code
BV016.49.105
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
Feb 22, 1970
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
05/11/2018
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of photograph
Note in black ink next to photograph reads: "Fr. D. Monroe was the / officiating clergyman"
Photograph is part of scrapbook BV016.49.81
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Baden Powell Sunday - honour guard

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Feb 22, 1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the honour guard standing at attention during the "Baden Powell Sunday" event which took place at Burnaby South High School. Three Sea Rangers are dressed in uniforms with the one in the centre holding a Canadian Flag. Two members of the 51st Brownies are standing behind the Rangers a…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the honour guard standing at attention during the "Baden Powell Sunday" event which took place at Burnaby South High School. Three Sea Rangers are dressed in uniforms with the one in the centre holding a Canadian Flag. Two members of the 51st Brownies are standing behind the Rangers and are holding the Guide flag.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Celebrations
Names
Burnaby South High School
Girl Guides of Canada
Geographic Access
Southoaks Crescent
Street Address
6650 Southoaks Crescent
Accession Code
BV016.49.106
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
Feb 22, 1970
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
05/11/2018
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of photograph
Note in black ink next to photograph reads: "Back there are two / 51st Brownies as the / honour guard for the Guide flag"
Photographs are part of scrapbook BV016.49.81
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Burnaby South High School Alumni Tea

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36734
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 18, 1992 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of four women at the Burnaby South High School Alumni Tea; Verna Potkins Campbell, Vera Jackson Pel, Barbara McLean Kirk, and Francis Phillips Stefanini.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 18, 1992 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-089
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of four women at the Burnaby South High School Alumni Tea; Verna Potkins Campbell, Vera Jackson Pel, Barbara McLean Kirk, and Francis Phillips Stefanini.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Burnaby South High School
Potkins, Verna Campbell
Pel, Vera Rose Jackson
Kirk, Barbara McLean
Stefanini, Francis Phillips
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Southoaks Crescent
Street Address
6650 Southoaks Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
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Celebration

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of unidentified people, wearing colourful head coverings and clapping, who are participating in a celebration.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3314
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of unidentified people, wearing colourful head coverings and clapping, who are participating in a celebration.
Subjects
Events
Celebrations
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Chinese New Year dragon

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 21, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified person dressed as Chinese New Year dragon.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 21, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0178
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified person dressed as Chinese New Year dragon.
Subjects
Celebrations
Clothing - Costumes
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby - 1 81% / 466 Bby Mario"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Councillor Doreen Lawson, Pixie McGeachie, and Mayor W. Copeland

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37195
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of guests of the Municipal Appreciation Dinner. Standing inbetween two Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers are Councillor Doreen Lawson, Pixie McGeachie, and Mayor W. Copeland.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pixie McGeachie subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
332-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1996-16
Scope and Content
Photograph of guests of the Municipal Appreciation Dinner. Standing inbetween two Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers are Councillor Doreen Lawson, Pixie McGeachie, and Mayor W. Copeland.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Lawson, Doreen A.
McGeachie, Doreen “Pixie”
Copeland, William J.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Daniel Lau, William Kwan and Bill Rempel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78869
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 18, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Chinese New Year celebrations at Metrotown Mall. From left to right, Daniel Lau and William Kwan of Wingo Travel and Metrotown Mall manager Bill Rempel draw for a winner of a trip for two to Reno, Nevada.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 18, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0173
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Chinese New Year celebrations at Metrotown Mall. From left to right, Daniel Lau and William Kwan of Wingo Travel and Metrotown Mall manager Bill Rempel draw for a winner of a trip for two to Reno, Nevada.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Rempel, Bill
Lau, Daniel
Kwan, William
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby 442 Mario / 65% Bby p. 2"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Dick Hardy's retirement party

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55598
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of six men standing in front of an orange curtain. The photograph was taken at the Gai Paree Supper Club on the occasion of Dick Hardy's retirement from the Municipality of Burnaby. From left to right, the men are: Bill Menzies (former Burnaby Fire Chief), Dick Hardy (retired…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Civil Service series
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-073
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of six men standing in front of an orange curtain. The photograph was taken at the Gai Paree Supper Club on the occasion of Dick Hardy's retirement from the Municipality of Burnaby. From left to right, the men are: Bill Menzies (former Burnaby Fire Chief), Dick Hardy (retired Tax Department Supervisor), Charlie Brown (former Municipal Clerk), Les Francis (Works Superintendent), Hughie Jeboult (former Purchasing Agent) and John Shaw (Municipal Clerk).
Subjects
Celebrations
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Hardy, Dick
Menzies, William "Bill"
Brown, Charles B. "Charlie"
Francis, Les
Jeboult, Hughie
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Gai Paree Supper Club
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "Taken at Dick Hardy's retirement party - 1973, at the Gai Paree Supper Club, Sperling Ave & Kingsway, Burnaby" and identifies the people in the photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
6669 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
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Dominion Bridge Company staff

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dominion Bridge Company staff gathered together inside the Biltmore Motor Hotel on Kingsway, Vancouver (most likely) for a Twenty-five Year Club Dinner.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dominion Bridge Company staff gathered together inside the Biltmore Motor Hotel on Kingsway, Vancouver (most likely) for a Twenty-five Year Club Dinner.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Dominion Bridge Company
Accession Code
BV003.46.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1970
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For other photographs of the company staff in the same banquet hall, see BV003.46.5 - .7
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue felt pen on recto of photograph reads: "1970"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "D.C.P."
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Dominion Bridge Company staff

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1746
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1972
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dominion Bridge Company staff gathered together in four rows in a room with florescent ceiling lamps (most likely) for a Twenty-five Year Club Dinner.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dominion Bridge Company staff gathered together in four rows in a room with florescent ceiling lamps (most likely) for a Twenty-five Year Club Dinner.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Dominion Bridge Company
Accession Code
BV003.46.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1972
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Label taped to verso of photograph reads: "1972"
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Dominion Bridge Company staff

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1747
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1971 or 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dominion Bridge Company staff gathered together in four rows in a room with a studio light (at center) pointed directly at them (most likely) for a Twenty-five Year Club Dinner.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dominion Bridge Company staff gathered together in four rows in a room with a studio light (at center) pointed directly at them (most likely) for a Twenty-five Year Club Dinner.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Dominion Bridge Company
Accession Code
BV003.46.14
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1971 or 1973]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "D.C.P."
Images
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Dominion Bridge Company staff

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1748
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1971 or 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dominion Bridge Company staff gathered together in four rows in a hall with carpeted floors (most likely) for a Twenty-five Year Club Dinner.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dominion Bridge Company staff gathered together in four rows in a hall with carpeted floors (most likely) for a Twenty-five Year Club Dinner.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Dominion Bridge Company
Accession Code
BV003.46.15
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1971 or 1973]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Glen Clark

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78813
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 7, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Glen Clark (later British Columbia Premier) handing out cake to SkyTrain riders at Metrotown station to celebrate rapid transit system's 10th anniversary.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 7, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0130
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Glen Clark (later British Columbia Premier) handing out cake to SkyTrain riders at Metrotown station to celebrate rapid transit system's 10th anniversary.
Subjects
Celebrations
Officials - Premiers
Names
Clark, Glen
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "14 Burnaby Mario / 83% Bby p.3"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
4 sound recordings (wav) (186 min., 1 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (186 min., 2 sec.)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa and Museum Registrar, James Binks. The interview was conducted on January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023. 00:00 – 08:52 First part of interview…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
South Asian Canadian Interviews subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
4 sound recordings (wav) (186 min., 1 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (186 min., 2 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewers: Kate Petrusa and James Binks Interviewees: Rajinder and Raj Pandher Location of Interview: Love farmhouse, Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 4 Total Length of all Tracks: (3:06:01 min) Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto four separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa and Museum Registrar, James Binks. The interview was conducted on January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023. 00:00 – 08:52 First part of interview begins on January 10. Rajinder Pander provides information on where he was born and where he grew up and shares details regarding his family and his childhood including; his elementary and high school education and experiences and his involvement and interest in the sport of field hockey. 08:53 – 23:24 Raj Pander provides information on where she was born and shares details regarding her family and education. Raj recalls details of her family life in India including her family farm, her father’s service in the Indian National Army and other ancestor’s involvement in the military. Rajinder assists with the details regarding Raj’s father’s military service and explains how he was highly decelerated for his heroic actions. Rajinder conveys further information in reference to the Sikh Empire. 23:25 – 35:53 Rajinder and Raj share information on their formal education. Raj explains how she learned English and talks about the other spoken languages that her family used while she was growing up. Rajinder and Raj recall how they first met which lead them to marry in 1971. Rajinder provides information about his older brothers who left India before him. He explains how his elder brother, Kirpal Singh Pandher immigrated to Canada in 1970 and provides details on his other brother who lived in Malaysia and England before coming to Canada in 1975. Rajinder conveys how after his brother, Kirpal Singh Pandher arrived in Canada, he lived in Campbell River and worked at the saw mill there. 35:54 – 1:01:38 Rajinder and Raj share their immigration stories including details of; what lead them to immigrate, their immigration route, what they brought with them and where they lived and worked. Rajinder and Raj tell of how they both faced discrimination in finding work that they were qualified for and describe some of the jobs that they worked at before obtaining their Real Estate licences. 1:01:39 – 1:13:09 Rajinder and Raj share information on where they’ve purchase traditional food supplies in Burnaby and Rajinder provides further details on his employment and recalls how they were able to purchase their first home in Burnaby. 1:13:10 - 1:19:33 Rajinder describes how he began writing for the Sikh newsletter “The Western Sikh Samachar”. Rajinder shares how he first started printing small pamphlets of Sikh Cultural history in 1975 and how he’s been volunteering with the National Democratic Party (NDP) since 1973. 1:19:34 - 1:38:24 Second part of interview continues on January 24, 2023. Rajinder provides further information about the Sikh newsletter “The Western Sikh Samachar”, provides an historical summary of the Sikh Empire and the Sikh religion and describes a book that’s he’s written about his culture and the village he lived in India. 1:38:25 - 1:52:24 Raj describes some of the traditional textiles that she’s created including a dury, embroidered cloth (pakha and pakhi) and clothing. Raj shares a story of a train derailment in India in which her father survived. 1:52:25 - 2:14:53 Raj Pandher talks about her father’s letters and diaries, Rajinder talks about receiving a Diamond Jubilee Medal for his community service and they both talk about their daughter Amanjit’s education and career accomplishments. Raj describes her involvement in the community council of her children’s school and both Raj and Rajinder describe their involvement in multicultural education and events that they were involved with in Burnaby and New Westminster. Interviewer lists Rajinder Pandher’s many volunteer awards and accomplishments. 2:14:54 - 2:39:53 Raj and Rajinder describe some of their family photographs as well as personal items from India including decorative arts and textiles. They talk about celebrating their 30 year wedding anniversary and the origin of their Sikh names. Rajinder describes a visit to Paldi in 1977 when the whole family was baptized at the Sikh temple and provides informaton about Hardial Singh Atwal, the first Sikh child born in Canada. Rajinder discusses what he thinks a cookhouse looked like, his friendship with former Mayor William J. Copeland and wages of South Asians working in sawmills. 2:39:54 - 3:06:01 Raj and Rajinder talk about food including where they’ve purchased traditional South Asian foods and what they grow in their home garden. Rajinder provides details about the Burnaby Multicultural Society, talks about South Asian work ethics and housing and shares some of the cultural and religious traditions of Sikhs and celebrations that take place in Vancouver and Burnaby.
History
Interviewees biographies: Rajinder Pandher was born five years prior to the Partition of India in the Village of Jhamat, Ludhiana District, Punjab. Raj Pandher was born in 1948 in the Village of Chapar, Ludhiana District, Punjab. Rajinder played field hockey while living in India and is passionate about the sport. Both Rajinder and Raj Pahndher attended college in India and were married in India in 1971. Rajinder Pandher immigrated to Canada in 1972 and his wife, Raj Pandher joined him in 1973. After arriving in Canada, Rajinder Pandher started working at a sawmill in Campbell River but didn't like the work and moved to Vancouver to find better employment opportunties. In 1976, the couple moved to Burnaby and rented until they could buy a home a year later. They raised two children who attended Second Street Elementary School and Cariboo Hill Secondary School in Burnaby. Rajinder and Raj Pandher were both very involved with multicultural efforts at their childlren's schools including turban tying and sari demonstrations and Rajinder was a founding member of the Burnaby Multicultural Society. Interviewers biographies: Kate Petrusa is the Assistant Curator at the Burnaby Village Museum. In her role, she manages all aspects of the collection – including caring for physical artifacts and making their digital counterpart accessible. Before coming to Burnaby Village Museum in 2019, Kate has worked at several Museums around the Lower Mainland as a Curator and contractor since 2013. James Binks has lived in the Lower Mainland since 2009 after relocating from Ontario. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia, where he conducted researched on heritage, environment, and globalization in India, Nepal, and Italy. At Burnaby Village Museum, James contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Education
Housing
Employment
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Persons - Volunteers
Religions - Sikhism
Migration
Organizations
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Social Issues - Racism
Social Issues
Celebrations
Sports - Field Hockey
Names
Pandher, Raj
Pandher, Rajinder
Copeland, William J.
Pandher, Harman
Pandher, Amanjit
Burnaby Multicultural Society
The Western Sikh Samachar
Responsibility
Petrusa, Kate
Binks, James
Accession Code
BV023.1.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Transcripts available upon request
Audio Tracks

Interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher, [1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023

Interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher, [1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023

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Leah Jonak and Melissa Hubert-Crossfield

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 9, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Confederation Park grade school students Leah Jonak and Melissa Hubert-Crossfield eating lunch under a traditional Chinese umbrella during Chinese New Year celebration's at the school.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 9, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0590
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Confederation Park grade school students Leah Jonak and Melissa Hubert-Crossfield eating lunch under a traditional Chinese umbrella during Chinese New Year celebration's at the school.
Subjects
Celebrations
Names
Jonak, Leah
Hubert-Crossfield, Melissa
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "295 Bby p. 5 Mario / 02/09 70%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
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Lucy Brown

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription52996
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 13, 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tinkerbell Cooperative Kindergarten's founder and first teacher Lucy Brown and others at a celebratory dinner (believed to be the one held to commemorate "Tinkerbell Corner"). Lucy Brown is standing in the center holding a bouquet of yellow and pink flowers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 13, 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Tinkerbell Kindergarten subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
246-049
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1990-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tinkerbell Cooperative Kindergarten's founder and first teacher Lucy Brown and others at a celebratory dinner (believed to be the one held to commemorate "Tinkerbell Corner"). Lucy Brown is standing in the center holding a bouquet of yellow and pink flowers.
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Celebrations
Names
Tinkerbell Cooperative Kindergarten
Brown, Lucy
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Retirement reception

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91722
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1999
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
18 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the reception held in honour of Doreen Lawson's retirement from City Council in November 1999. Activities documented in the photographs include speeches by various attendees, including former City Councillors Alan Emmott and Victor (Vic) Stusiak; Doreen cutting cake; a…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1999
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
18 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
605-022
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the reception held in honour of Doreen Lawson's retirement from City Council in November 1999. Activities documented in the photographs include speeches by various attendees, including former City Councillors Alan Emmott and Victor (Vic) Stusiak; Doreen cutting cake; and Doreen being presented with and donning a life jacket, oar, and fisherman's hat in honour of her dedicated work on the Burnaby Lake Rejuvenation project. The file closes with photographs of Doreen being carried out of the reception in an inflatable canoe. Doreen Lawson served on the City Council for 22 years, from 1972-1985 and 1990-1999.
Subjects
Celebrations
Events - Parties
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Names
Lawson, Doreen A.
Stusiak, Victor V. "Vic"
Emmott, Alan H.
McLean, George H.F.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original envelope that housed prints
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