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Adminstration building and entrance to Burnaby Village Museum

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Village Museum adminstration building, parking lot and entrance. A group of visitors are walking through the parking lot towards the entrance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Village Museum adminstration building, parking lot and entrance. A group of visitors are walking through the parking lot towards the entrance.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Accession Code
BV019.2.66
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1990
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scan Resolution
1200
Scan Date
2021-09-29
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph from negative roll "P90-19"
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Annual Exhibition

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1170
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
September 1908
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 15.5 cm mounted on card 20 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of fruit displays at the Central Park Annual Exhibition which took place from September 17 to 18, 1908. The fruits in crates or plates are displayed on tables. Also visible in other sections of the room are floral displays and baked goods. Some of the wooden crates on the table in the fo…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 15.5 cm mounted on card 20 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of fruit displays at the Central Park Annual Exhibition which took place from September 17 to 18, 1908. The fruits in crates or plates are displayed on tables. Also visible in other sections of the room are floral displays and baked goods. Some of the wooden crates on the table in the foreground of the photograph include insignia: "Grown & Packed by F.R. Stewart & Co. Central Park B.C.".
Subjects
Agriculture - Fruit and Berries
Exhibitions - Agricultural
Names
Central Park Agricultural Association and Farmers' Institute
F R Stewart and Company Limited
Geographic Access
Central Park
Accession Code
BV993.45.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
September 1908
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another print of the same image, see BV998.30.1
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-04-23
Photographer
Bullen, Harry Elder
Notes
Continuation of title: "... CENTRAL PARK/ SEPT 17-18. '08."
Photographer's annotation reads: "BULLEN PHOTO"
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Brookfield

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1900]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.9 x 14.0 cm mounted on cardboard 17.8 x 23.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of "Brookfield", the first home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Claude Hill. The Hills, including the daughter Kitty Hill, are on the lawn on the lower right corner. The man sitting on the steps is identified by the inscription on the photograph card mount as Mr. Wetenhall. Annotations on the back…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.9 x 14.0 cm mounted on cardboard 17.8 x 23.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of "Brookfield", the first home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Claude Hill. The Hills, including the daughter Kitty Hill, are on the lawn on the lower right corner. The man sitting on the steps is identified by the inscription on the photograph card mount as Mr. Wetenhall. Annotations on the back of the card read: "'Brookfield' / Burnaby Lake" and "L.C. Hill & Kitty M. Hill, Mr. Wetenhall." Another annotation reads: "App. 1900."
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Hill, Annie Sara Kenrick
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Peers, Katherine Maude Hill "Kitty"
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Accession Code
HV976.139.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1900]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Related Material
For another view of Brookfield home, see HV976.139.53
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-27
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Deer Lake BC

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w photogravure on paper ; 10.0 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the north side of Deer Lake, including the Hart family's "Avalon" estate (which later became Hart House restaurant). The photograph was likely taken from a hill on Sperling Avenue. The photogravure has been made into a greeting card. Printed on the bottom front of the card: "Deer Lak…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w photogravure on paper ; 10.0 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the north side of Deer Lake, including the Hart family's "Avalon" estate (which later became Hart House restaurant). The photograph was likely taken from a hill on Sperling Avenue. The photogravure has been made into a greeting card. Printed on the bottom front of the card: "Deer Lake B.C. / May your Christmas be a Merry One / And the New Year full of Happiness." An annotation on the back of the back of the card reads, "Looking NNE. / probably from hill on Sperling Ave."
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Holidays - Christmas
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Deer Lake
Street Address
6664 Deer Lake Avenue
Accession Code
HV976.139.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-20
Notes
Transcribed title
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Elworth house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17151
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[199-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elworth house and front walkway on the site of Burnaby Village Museum. Tulips and ornamental trees are in bloom and border the front walkway on either side.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Marketing photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elworth house and front walkway on the site of Burnaby Village Museum. Tulips and ornamental trees are in bloom and border the front walkway on either side.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Accession Code
BV020.4.1214
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[199-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Hill brothers in swimsuits

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription623
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1901] (date of original), copied 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of five boys in swimsuits. The youngest is sitting down in the centre, two are squatting behind him, and two are standing with their arms crossed behind the squatting boys. They are on a plank board pier with a wooden boat beside them. This photograph is reproduced in Michael Sone's book…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of five boys in swimsuits. The youngest is sitting down in the centre, two are squatting behind him, and two are standing with their arms crossed behind the squatting boys. They are on a plank board pier with a wooden boat beside them. This photograph is reproduced in Michael Sone's book, "Pioneer Tales of Burnaby," pg. 28. The caption reads: "Gerry Hill (foreground) [youngest son of Bernard Hill] with brothers and friends after swim in Deer Lake c. 1901."
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Structures - Piers and Wharves
Sports - Swimming
Names
Hill, Minard Gerald "Gerry"
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Deer Lake Avenue
Accession Code
HV977.123.29
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1901] (date of original), copied 1977
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-25
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Interview with Kanwal Singh Neel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19607
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (50 min., 32 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 30 fps
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kanwal Singh Neel conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The interview was conducted and recorded on the Zoom platform. 00:00 – 00:06:47 Kanwal shares some of the mentors that influenced him in his life, education and …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (50 min., 32 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 30 fps
Material Details
Interviewer: Rajdeep Interviewee: Kanwal Singh Neel Interview Date: July 5, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 50 min., 32 sec. Recording Device: Zoom video communication platform
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kanwal Singh Neel conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The interview was conducted and recorded on the Zoom platform. 00:00 – 00:06:47 Kanwal shares some of the mentors that influenced him in his life, education and career, how his three-year grandson has been an inspiration and how important it is to educate yourself in different ways. 00:06:48 - 00:19:02 Kanwal talks about the diversity in the schools that he’s encountered over the years as a student and as an educator and shares his experiences getting hired as an educator on public television and being known as "the math guy". 00:19:03 - 00:46:39 Kanwal talks about the “Friends of Simon” tutoring out-reach program and his involvement. 00:26:40 - 00:30:24 Kanwal shares his experiences officiating the Canada Summer Games, the Harry Jerome Track Classic, the Commonwealth Games and other world class sporting events. 00:30:25 - 00:38:58 Kanwal describes a typical day while working at Simon Fraser University as Associate Director of Professional Programs, as a sports official and his involvement with Friends of Simon. Kanwal speaks about the importance of finding a balance between staying connected, finding your purpose and carrying on the passions that you enjoy. Kanwal talks about some of his favourite places in Burnaby including Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain, Deer Lake and Central Park. 00:38:59 - 00:43:31 Kanwal talks about the changes that he’s seen in the lower mainland over his life time including; diminishing agricultural land, the fishing industry, public transportation, housing and retail infrastructure and homelessness. 00:43:32 - 00:50:32 Kanwal talks about his involvement with the Punjabi Cultural Association, the introduction of Punjabi language courses in public schools and his involvement in a Bhangra event. Kanwal imparts a final message to youth of today emphasizing the importance of, building relationships, giving back to your community, learning through education and being respectful of your own journey and others.
History
Interviewee biography: Kanwal Singh Neel was born in Mombasa, Kenya in 1953 and immigrated with his family to Canada in 1969. For the first few weeks after immigrating the family stayed at the Sikh Temple on Second Avenue before moving into a house which they rented. Kanwal attended Kitsilano Secondary School and later transferred to Steveston High School when his family moved to Richmond. In 1972, Kanwal and friends formed a bhangra group "Punjab Cultural Association" and in 1974 they performed at the World Exposition in Spokane, Washington. The group performed at various venues including the Pacific National Exhibition and other cities in the Province. In 1973, Kanwal was an officiate during the Canada Summer Games at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. Kanwal obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from University of British Columbia in computer science and mathematics and got his first teaching job in 1977. In 1978, he was an officiate of the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta. Over the next ten years he devoted himself to becoming an educator and during this time he became more involved with the B.C. Math Teachers Association. Kanwal and his wife Nancy married in 1982 and have two daughters. In the early 1990's, Kanwal joined Simon Fraser University as a faculty associate to work, train and mentor student teachers. Kanwal became President of the B.C. Math Teachers Association and travelled throughout the province to help solve issues being faced by students. In 1993, he co-hosted a TV show "Math Shop" on The Knowledge Network and he later co-authored a textbook series titled "Math Makes Sense". Kanwal continued to advance his knowledge in the field of mathematics obtaining a Doctorate from Simon Fraser University in 2008. Kanwal developed his doctoral work in Haida Gwaii, studying the mathematics that the Haida peoples used in day to day life, applying the applications and integrating the mathematics concepts with their cultural knowledge. Kanwal also worked with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation and the Stó:lō Nation in helping to develop resources for them. Kanwal has been recognized with various awards and honours including being awarded an honorary doctorate by Kwantlen Polytechnic University and in 2017 as an inductee in the Sports Wall of Fame in Richmond for his outstanding contribution to amateur sport as an International Athletics Official. Since retirement, Kanwal continues to be involved in a project at Simon Fraser University "Friends of Simon" where university students go out and mentor and tutor immigrant and refugee children from South Asia and Africa and other countries. Interviewer biography: Rajdeep was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and is of Punjabi (South Asian) descent. She has an Associate of Arts degree in Asian Studies from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia. She is a student in the Restoration of Natural Systems program at the University of Victoria. Rajdeep works at Simon Fraser University as a Program Assistant and as a researcher with the City of Burnaby. At Burnaby Village Museum, Rajdeep contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Education
Social Issues
Social Issues - Racism
Sports
Events - Competitions
Housing
Performances
Names
Neel, Kanwal Singh
Simon Fraser University
Friends of Simon
Canada Summer Games
Swangard Stadium
Punjabi Cultural Association
Responsibility
Rajdeep
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Central Park
Accession Code
BV023.16.11
Date
[1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Survey and Subdivision plans in New Westminster District Group 1 – Burnaby

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1904-1908
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
7 plans : blueprint ink on paper mounted on 2 sides of cardboard 76 cm x 101.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a large board of four New Westminster District Gp 1 -subdivision plans mounted on one side and three New Westminster District Gp 1 - subdivision plans mounted on the other side. Side A: 1. Blueprint "Plan / of Subdivision of / Lot 28A / in Subdivision of / Lot 97, Group 1 / Ne…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Series
Survey and Subdivision plans series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
7 plans : blueprint ink on paper mounted on 2 sides of cardboard 76 cm x 101.5 cm
Material Details
Scales [between1:120 and 1:3960]
Index number on edge of board reads: "3"
Scope and Content
Item consists of a large board of four New Westminster District Gp 1 -subdivision plans mounted on one side and three New Westminster District Gp 1 - subdivision plans mounted on the other side. Side A: 1. Blueprint "Plan / of Subdivision of / Lot 28A / in Subdivision of / Lot 97, Group 1 / New Westminster District". The B.C.E.R. is identified running through the subdivision of XXVIIIA (Lot 28A). Plan is dated "Sept. 21st, 08" (Geographic location: Burnaby) 2. Blueprint "Measurements / of Discharge / in Ditches / Lots 155A, G.One" / "Scale, Twentieths. / 17/12/04" (Geographic location: Burnaby) 3. Blueprint "Plan / of Subdivision / of a portion of / Lot 95 / Group One / New Westminster District" B.C. Electric Railway runs through the top of the plan. The plan is dated May 23, 1906. (Geographic location: Burnaby) 4. Blueprint " Profile / on Water Surface / in / Holland Road Ditch / Woollard's Ditch / Dec. 3rd 1904 / Scales Hor. 200'=1" / Vert. 10'=1"" (Geographic location: Burnaby) Side B: 1. Blueprint " "Sunnyside Park" / plan of Subdivision / of / the East Half / of / Lot 39, GR.One, / New Westminster District / Scale 100'=1" (Geographic location: Burnaby) 2. Blueprint " "Sunnyside Park"/ plan of Subdivi..n / of / Lot 39, Gr.1. / New Westminster District" Index in upper left corner of plan shows location of Lot 39 in relation to Central Park and surrounding Lots. (Geographic location: Burnaby) 3. Blueprint "Plan / of Subdivision / of / Lot 163 and 165 / Group One / New Westminster District / Scale 5 chs=1 in." Streets within subdivision plan are identified as; North Arm Road, Ingram Street, Blair Street, Kennedy Street, Murray Street, Wiggins Road, Byrne Road, South Road along with North Arm Fraser River and B.C. Electric Railway. (Geographic location: Burnaby)
Geographic Access
Central Park
Accession Code
HV977.93.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1904-1908
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scan Resolution
300
Scale
72
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Scale is measured in chains and feet. (One chain equals 792 inches)
The term "Lot" can also refer to a "District Lot”
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Through the Lens of Andy Digney

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the constru…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum film collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
Material Details
Research and Narration: Lisa Codd
Editing and Audio Recording: Matthew Ball
Special thanks to Paul Digney
Scope and Content
Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the construction and events held at the Oak Theatre; Royal visit motorcade of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; Sports Day at Central Park; Gymcana event at Burnaby Lake Riding Stables; lawn bowling at Central Park; a Depression-era May Day workers’ parade in 1936; May Day celebrations in Burnaby; visits to locations throughout the Lower Mainland, including Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and boat trip up Burrard Inlet; the Digney Speedway; the Digney family at their home on Bonsor Avenue and the Digney Bowling Alley.
Creator
Digney, Andy
Subjects
Events - Parades
Events - May Day
Sports - Bowling
Names
Digney, Andy
Digney Bowling Alley
Digney Speedway
Codd, Lisa
Oak Theatre
Burnaby Lawn Bowling Club
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Central Park
Street Address
6521 Bonsor Avenue
Accession Code
BV019.18.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Media Type
Moving Images
Related Material
See also the City of Burnaby Archives "Digney Family fonds" MI catalogue 562.003 for film masters
Notes
Title based on contents
City of Burnaby Archives holds the original Digney film masters (562.003) that this narrated segment was disseminated from. See Digney family fonds
Images
Video

Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

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