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Burnaby May Day celebrations

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 28, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen and her suite at Burnaby May Day. Girls in white dresses, capes and crowns are lined up in front of a stage with a man in the centre. There is a girl seated on a chair on the back of the stage, possibly the May Queen, and two men are standing at the front of the stage. T…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen and her suite at Burnaby May Day. Girls in white dresses, capes and crowns are lined up in front of a stage with a man in the centre. There is a girl seated on a chair on the back of the stage, possibly the May Queen, and two men are standing at the front of the stage. There are two flags flying: one is a Union Jack and the other flag is unidentified but includes a Union Flag on the upper left corner. People are gathered around the stage.
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Symbols - Flags
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV972.204.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 28, 1927
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Related Material
For other photographs from the same album, see HV972.204.3 - .14
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-25
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Inscribed on the negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "#5 / Burnaby May Day Celebrations / 28/5/27 / Lloyd Studio, McKay B.C."
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Burnaby May Day Celebrations

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 28, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the procession to the retiring Queen during Burnaby's May Day at Central Park. Young women in white dresses are being escorted across a field by men in three-piece suits. A crowd, maypoles, a water tower, and house rooftops can all be seen in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the procession to the retiring Queen during Burnaby's May Day at Central Park. Young women in white dresses are being escorted across a field by men in three-piece suits. A crowd, maypoles, a water tower, and house rooftops can all be seen in the background.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Events - Parades
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV972.204.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 28, 1927
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Related Material
For other photographs from the same album, see HV972.204.3 - .14
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-25
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Inscribed on the negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "#1 / Burnaby May Day Celebrations / 28/5/27 / Lloyd Studio, McKay. B.C."
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May Day celebrations at a park

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1920-1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; copy print ; 14 cm x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of May Day celebrations at a park. A large crowd is watching children holding ribbons going around the maypole.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; copy print ; 14 cm x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of May Day celebrations at a park. A large crowd is watching children holding ribbons going around the maypole.
Other Title Information
title based on content of photograph
Accession Code
BV017.47.1
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1920-1929
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
29-Apr-18
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Brackman-Ker Milling Co. Jubilee Picnic at Bowen Island

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
August 11, 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; panorama 53 x 20.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph is a panorama of the "BRACKMAN-KER MILLING CO. JUBILE(sic) PICNIC / BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. AUG.11th, 1928". The photograph presumably shows the employees and families of the Brackman-Ker Milling Co. The adults are mostly posed standing in four rows. There are some children being held in…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; panorama 53 x 20.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph is a panorama of the "BRACKMAN-KER MILLING CO. JUBILE(sic) PICNIC / BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. AUG.11th, 1928". The photograph presumably shows the employees and families of the Brackman-Ker Milling Co. The adults are mostly posed standing in four rows. There are some children being held in the arms of adults, but most of the children in the photograph are seated on the ground along the front of the group. There is also a dog lying down on the ground to the right side of the group. The group is posed in a grassy area, with trees and the roof of a square building visible in the background.
Subjects
Celebrations - Jubilee
Names
Brackman-Ker Milling Company
Accession Code
HV971.1.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
August 11, 1928
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-23
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Title on front of photograph read: "BRACKMAN-KER MILLING CO. JUBILE(sic) PICNIC / BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. AUG.11th, 1928" and "PHOTO BY THE STRIDE STUDIOS / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C."
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Diamond Jubliee Committee

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2 Jul 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 24 cm (sight) in matt 30.5 x 39.5 cm in frame 41.5 x 49.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of The Committee of the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation. Group portrait is composed of a group of men in two rows, five seated in front row, seven men standing in back fow with young girl standing next to man on the right. Man in centre of front row is holding a photograph and has a meg…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 24 cm (sight) in matt 30.5 x 39.5 cm in frame 41.5 x 49.5 cm
Material Details
Photograph mounted in matt within an oak wood frame
Scope and Content
Photograph of The Committee of the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation. Group portrait is composed of a group of men in two rows, five seated in front row, seven men standing in back fow with young girl standing next to man on the right. Man in centre of front row is holding a photograph and has a megaphone between his legs. The group are assembled together in what might be a park in Burnaby. There are houses and telephone poles visible in the background.
Subjects
Celebrations - Jubilee
Organizations
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Accession Code
BV985.5401.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
2 Jul 1927
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotations on bottom of matt in white ink reads: "The Committee _Diamond Jubilee of Confederation, Burnaby July 2nd 1927 / Lloyd Studio / McKay, B.C."
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HMS Delhi at Melbourne Harbour, Australia

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1924]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 13.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large military ship at a harbour in Melbourne, Australia. There are streamers decorating the ship that extend out to the harbour . There are men in navy uniforms on the boat, looking towards the people gathered at the dock. Most people are in suits and dresses. A crane can be see…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 13.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large military ship at a harbour in Melbourne, Australia. There are streamers decorating the ship that extend out to the harbour . There are men in navy uniforms on the boat, looking towards the people gathered at the dock. Most people are in suits and dresses. A crane can be seen in the lower right corner of the photograph.
Subjects
Transportation - Ships
Celebrations
Persons - Crowds
Structures - Piers and Wharves
Accession Code
HV984.51.56
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1924]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-10-31
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
An annotation on the front of the photo reads: "Leaving Melbourne 1924." Annotations on the back of the photo read: "Arthur Been E.R.A / H.M.S. Delhi / S.S.S. / Y.P.G" and "If it wasn't for trouble how could we appreciate Happinees / AB[underlined]."
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A visitor from Jericoh

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a plane flying overhead during May Day celebrations in New Westminster.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a plane flying overhead during May Day celebrations in New Westminster.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Events - May Day
Accession Code
BV995.8.10
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Transcribed title
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 3
Inscription on page of photograph in album BV995.8.1 reads: "A visitor from Jerico / May Day - New Westminster 1925"
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Boy Scouts at May Day in New Westminster

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two Boy Scouts standing together in formation at May Day celebrations in New Westminster.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two Boy Scouts standing together in formation at May Day celebrations in New Westminster.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Geographic Access
New Westminster
Accession Code
BV995.8.53
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Transcribed titled
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 18
Illustrative designs in white ink around photographs on album page
Note in white ink on album page reads: "MAY DAY / NEW WESTMINSTER / 1925"
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Burnaby May Day

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 26, 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ;11.5 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day held in Robert Burnaby Park. Children are wearing white dresses and gathered around several may poles set up on a large field during the Burnaby May Day celebrations. The May pole on the left side of the photograph is surrounded by young girls in Girl Guide uniforms. 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 : sepia ;11.5 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day held in Robert Burnaby Park. Children are wearing white dresses and gathered around several may poles set up on a large field during the Burnaby May Day celebrations. The May pole on the left side of the photograph is surrounded by young girls in Girl Guide uniforms. A large crowd is gathered and is looking on.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Accession Code
BV015.35.240
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 26, 1928
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
January 4, 2021
Scale
100
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on content of photograph
Type script in white on bottom of photograph reads: "Burnaby May Day / 26. 5.28 / Lloyd Studio / McKay B.C."
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / McKay, B.C. Calr. 343R2"
Photograph is a part of scrapbook (page 25) "Burnaby Girl Guides. -- [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920" (BV.015.35.164)
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Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1900-1928]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 photograph album (429 photographs)
Scope and Content
Photograph album consists of photographs of various members of the Love family, relatives, friends and descendants including the members of the Brandrith, Stanley, Whiting and MacKenzie families. Album includes photographs taken by family members as well as portrait photographers that document even…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 photograph album (429 photographs)
Scope and Content
Photograph album consists of photographs of various members of the Love family, relatives, friends and descendants including the members of the Brandrith, Stanley, Whiting and MacKenzie families. Album includes photographs taken by family members as well as portrait photographers that document events, celebrations, gatherings, travels throughout British Columbia, various residences and vacation homes. Album and annotations were created by Esther Love Stanley and descendants.
Creator
Stanley, Esther Love
Names
Love Family
Stanley Family
Whiting Family
Brandrith Family
Accession Code
BV022.32.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1900-1928]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of album
Individual photographs within album are described at item level BV022.32.2 to BV022.32.430
Duplicate photographs within album were not accessioned or described
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May Queen and her suite

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 28, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen and her suite at Burnaby May Day. Girls in white dresses, capes and crowns are lined up in front of a stage with a man in the centre. There is a girl seated on a chair on the back of the stage, possibly the May Queen, and two men are standing at the front of the stage. T…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen and her suite at Burnaby May Day. Girls in white dresses, capes and crowns are lined up in front of a stage with a man in the centre. There is a girl seated on a chair on the back of the stage, possibly the May Queen, and two men are standing at the front of the stage. There are two flags flying: one is a Union Jack and the other flag is unidentified but includes a Union Flag on the upper left corner. People are gathered around the stage.
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Symbols - Flags
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV972.204.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 28, 1927
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Related Material
For other photographs from the same album, see HV972.204.3 - .14
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-25
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Inscribed on the negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "#5 / Burnaby May Day Celebrations / 28/5/27 / Lloyd Studio, McKay B.C."
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Scout leaders at May Day in New Westminster

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two Boy Scout leaders standing together at May Day celebrations in New Westminster.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two Boy Scout leaders standing together at May Day celebrations in New Westminster.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Geographic Access
New Westminster
Accession Code
BV995.8.52
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Transcribed titled
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 18
Illustrative designs in white ink around photographs on album page
Note in white ink on album page reads: "MAY DAY / NEW WESTMINSTER / 1925"
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The Royal Party procession

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Royal party of Burnaby's first May Day celebration. May Queen Suite and other attendants are in a procession at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The procession is being led by May Queen Ruth Bearn and escort followed by Jessie Gunzeon, Margaret McCallum, Agness K…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Royal party of Burnaby's first May Day celebration. May Queen Suite and other attendants are in a procession at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The procession is being led by May Queen Ruth Bearn and escort followed by Jessie Gunzeon, Margaret McCallum, Agness Kilgour, Nellie Mitchell, Lucretia Adair and Louise Lister. Each girl in the suite is holding a flower basket and escorted by a man in a suit and matching hats. A flag flying in the back and a water tower can be seen from behind the procession.
History
Burnaby's first May Day celebration took place on Saturday May 23, 1925 in Central Park. The May Queen and her court were chosen by "lot" in Burnaby Muncipal Council chambers with candidates submitted from Burnaby's public and high schools. Names were placed in a silk hat and Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean drew the successful candidates. Ruth Bearn from Riverway West School was chosen as queen and Agness Kilgour from North Burnaby High School was chosen as Princess Burnaby. Candidates chosen for the Queen's court included First Maid of honour, Jessie Gungeon (Kingsway West School); Second Maid of Honour, Margaret McCallum (Schou Street School) and Third Maid of Honour, Eileen Jacques (Armstrong Avenue School). Candidates chosen for the Princess Burnaby court included, First Maid of Honour, Nellie Mitchell (North Burnaby High School); Second Maid of Honour, Lucretia Adair (South Burnaby High School) and Third Maid of Honour, Louis Lister (South Burnaby High School). Frank Harcourt (Riverway East School) was selected as Earl Marshal; Leo Rowley (Douglas Road School) was selected as First Page; Bertie Telford (Schou Street School) was selected as Second Page; Victor Bennett (Capitol Hill School) was selected as First Herald and James Clogg (Edmonds Street School) was selected as Second Herald.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
McFarlane, "Agness" Nancy Galbraith McNeill Kilgour
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
Anderson, Jessie Gunzeon
McCallum, Margaret
Lister, Louise
McLellan, Nellie Mitchell
Weatherby, Lucretia Hazel Adair
Accession Code
BV995.8.29
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 10
Script in white on bottom edge of photograph reads: "Stride Photo"
Note in white ink on page of album reads: "THE ROYAL PARTY" / ARRIVAL AT THE GROUNDS"
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Burnaby May Day

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1926
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 17.5 cm (sight), mounted in folder 33.5 x 55 cm folded to 33.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Queen Margaret Henderson wearing a pearl necklace and a 'crown of flowers' in her hair, in a photographic studio, surrounded by her suite. Surrounding the May Queen (from the left) are; her third Maid of Honour Doris Bearn, her second Maid of Honour Nellie Flemming and her…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 17.5 cm (sight), mounted in folder 33.5 x 55 cm folded to 33.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Queen Margaret Henderson wearing a pearl necklace and a 'crown of flowers' in her hair, in a photographic studio, surrounded by her suite. Surrounding the May Queen (from the left) are; her third Maid of Honour Doris Bearn, her second Maid of Honour Nellie Flemming and her first Maid of Honour Violet Mackie.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Henderson, Margaret
Fleming, Nellie
Haddock, Doris Edna Bearn
Palm, Violet Mae Mackie
Accession Code
HV974.29.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
May 1926
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/11/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Continuation of title: "... Celebration 1926"
Note typed in gold on recto of window mat reads: "BURNABY MAY DAY CELEBRATION, 1926 / CROWNED MAY 22ND, AT CENTRAL PARK, BURNABY / MISS MARGARET HENDERSON, MAY QUEEN / MISS DORIS BEARN 3RD MAID OF HONOUR / MISS NELLIE FLEMING 2ND MAID OF HONOUR / MISS VIOLET McKEE 1ST MAID OF HONOUR / WITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE MAY DAY COMMITTEE TO [handwritten in white ink] Mr. James Dickson, Chairman Drawing Committee"
Window mat (at interior of folder) has decorative embossing
Window mat and folder backing (provided by photographic studio) are glued together
Window mat signed "J. [Vanderpasch]"
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Burnaby May Day Queen and her suite

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1926
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 17.5 cm (sight), in frame 56.5 x 46 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Queen Margaret Henderson wearing a pearl necklace and a 'crown of flowers' in her hair, in a photographic studio, surrounded by her suite. Surrounding the May Queen (from the left) are; her third Maid of Honour Doris Bearn, her second Maid of Honour Nellie Flemming and her…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 17.5 cm (sight), in frame 56.5 x 46 cm
Material Details
Photograph and mat are housed in a wood frame
Window mat has decorative embossing
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Queen Margaret Henderson wearing a pearl necklace and a 'crown of flowers' in her hair, in a photographic studio, surrounded by her suite. Surrounding the May Queen (from the left) are; her third Maid of Honour Doris Bearn, her second Maid of Honour Nellie Flemming and her first Maid of Honour Violet Mackie.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Henderson, Margaret
Fleming, Nellie
Haddock, Doris Edna Bearn
Palm, Violet Mae Mackie
Accession Code
BV985.5405.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1926
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
See also HV974.29.5
Notes
Continuation of title: "... Celebration 1926"
Note typed in gold on recto of window mat reads: "BURNABY MAY DAY CELEBRATION, 1926 / CROWNED MAY 22ND, AT CENTRAL PARK, BURNABY / MISS MARGARET HENDERSON, MAY QUEEN / MISS DORIS BEARN 3RD MAID OF HONOUR / MISS NELLIE FLEMING 2ND MAID OF HONOUR / MISS VIOLET McKEE 1ST MAID OF HONOUR / WITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE MAY DAY COMMITTEE TO [handwritten in white ink] His Worship the Reeve and Councillors / Municipality of Burnaby"
Window mat signed "J. [Vanderpasch]"
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First May Queen Ruth Bearn

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first May Queen, Ruth Bearn dressed in May Day costume during Burnaby's first May Day celebration. Ruth Bearn was from the 1st Burnaby Girl Guide Company.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first May Queen, Ruth Bearn dressed in May Day costume during Burnaby's first May Day celebration. Ruth Bearn was from the 1st Burnaby Girl Guide Company.
History
Burnaby's first May Day celebration took place on Saturday May 23, 1925 in Central Park. The May Queen and her court were chosen by "lot" in Burnaby Muncipal Council chambers with candidates submitted from Burnaby's public and high schools. Names were placed in a silk hat and Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean drew the successful candidates. Ruth Bearn from Riverway West School was chosen as queen and Agness Kilgour from North Burnaby High School was chosen as Princess Burnaby. Candidates chosen for the Queen's court included First Maid of honour, Jessie Gungeon (Kingsway West School); Second Maid of Honour, Margaret McCallum (Schou Street School) and Third Maid of Honour, Eileen Jacques (Armstrong Avenue School). Candidates chosen for the Princess Burnaby court included, First Maid of Honour, Nellie Mitchell (North Burnaby High School); Second Maid of Honour, Lucretia Adair (South Burnaby High School) and Third Maid of Honour, Louis Lister (South Burnaby High School). Frank Harcourt (Riverway East School) was selected as Earl Marshal; Leo Rowley (Douglas Road School) was selected as First Page; Bertie Telford (Schou Street School) was selected as Second Page; Victor Bennett (Capitol Hill School) was selected as First Herald and James Clogg (Edmonds Street School) was selected as Second Herald.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
Accession Code
BV995.8.26
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 7
Inscription in white ink on page of album reads: "BURNABY'S FIRST MAYDAY / 1925 / PRINCESS BURNABY / THE FIRST MAY QUEEN / (RUTH BEARN 1ST BURNABY / COMPANY GIRL GUIDES)"
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May Day celebration in Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription231
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the stage at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. There are flower girls lined up along the steps up to the stage with a carpet running along the centre of the steps. The photographer is speculated to be Stride studio, because of the similarities with other 1925 Burnaby M…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the stage at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. There are flower girls lined up along the steps up to the stage with a carpet running along the centre of the steps. The photographer is speculated to be Stride studio, because of the similarities with other 1925 Burnaby May Day photographs by Stride studio.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
BV985.3137.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
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Princess Burnaby Agness Kilgour

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20594
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Princess Burnaby Agness Kilgour dressed in May Day costume during Burnaby's first May Day celebration.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Princess Burnaby Agness Kilgour dressed in May Day costume during Burnaby's first May Day celebration.
History
Burnaby's first May Day celebration took place on Saturday May 23, 1925 in Central Park. The May Queen and her court were chosen by "lot" in Burnaby Muncipal Council chambers with candidates submitted from Burnaby's public and high schools. Names were placed in a silk hat and Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean drew the successful candidates. Ruth Bearn from Riverway West School was chosen as queen and Agness Kilgour from North Burnaby High School was chosen as Princess Burnaby. Candidates chosen for the Queen's court included First Maid of honour, Jessie Gungeon (Kingsway West School); Second Maid of Honour, Margaret McCallum (Schou Street School) and Third Maid of Honour, Eileen Jacques (Armstrong Avenue School). Candidates chosen for the Princess Burnaby court included, First Maid of Honour, Nellie Mitchell (North Burnaby High School); Second Maid of Honour, Lucretia Adair (South Burnaby High School) and Third Maid of Honour, Louis Lister (South Burnaby High School). Frank Harcourt (Riverway East School) was selected as Earl Marshal; Leo Rowley (Douglas Road School) was selected as First Page; Bertie Telford (Schou Street School) was selected as Second Page; Victor Bennett (Capitol Hill School) was selected as First Herald and James Clogg (Edmonds Street School) was selected as Second Herald.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
McFarlane, "Agness" Nancy Galbraith McNeill Kilgour
Accession Code
BV995.8.25
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 7
Inscription in white ink on page of album reads: "BURNABY'S FIRST MAYDAY / 1925 / PRINCESS BURNABY / AGNES KILGOUR"
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The Royal Stand

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20601
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowned May Queen, Ruth Bearn (right) and Princess Burnaby, Agness Kilgour (left) and suite on stage at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The suite is gathered on a platform, along with men in suits and uniforms, and a page boy by the May Queen. Flower girls are s…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowned May Queen, Ruth Bearn (right) and Princess Burnaby, Agness Kilgour (left) and suite on stage at the first May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. The suite is gathered on a platform, along with men in suits and uniforms, and a page boy by the May Queen. Flower girls are sitting on the edge of the stage by the steps. here are chairs on the stage; however, people are standing. Crowds gathered to watch the ceremony are also visible.
History
Burnaby's first May Day celebration took place on Saturday May 23, 1925 in Central Park. The May Queen and her court were chosen by "lot" in Burnaby Muncipal Council chambers with candidates submitted from Burnaby's public and high schools. Names were placed in a silk hat and Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean drew the successful candidates. Ruth Bearn from Riverway West School was chosen as queen and Agness Kilgour from North Burnaby High School was chosen as Princess Burnaby. Candidates chosen for the Queen's court included First Maid of honour, Jessie Gungeon (Kingsway West School); Second Maid of Honour, Margaret McCallum (Schou Street School) and Third Maid of Honour, Eileen Jacques (Armstrong Avenue School). Candidates chosen for the Princess Burnaby court included, First Maid of Honour, Nellie Mitchell (North Burnaby High School); Second Maid of Honour, Lucretia Adair (South Burnaby High School) and Third Maid of Honour, Louis Lister (South Burnaby High School). Frank Harcourt (Riverway East School) was selected as Earl Marshal; Leo Rowley (Douglas Road School) was selected as First Page; Bertie Telford (Schou Street School) was selected as Second Page; Victor Bennett (Capitol Hill School) was selected as First Herald and James Clogg (Edmonds Street School) was selected as Second Herald.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
McFarlane, "Agness" Nancy Galbraith McNeill Kilgour
Accession Code
BV995.8.32
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
Mirror image to item HV977.17.13
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Transcribed title from album page
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 11
Note in white ink on page of album reads: "THEIR MAJESTIES / THE ROYAL STAND"
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Their Majesties

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20600
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen, Ruth Bearn (left) in her crown of flowers, and Miss Burnaby, Miss Agnes Kilgour (right), sitting on chairs on a stage at the First May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. Another girl in the suite and some men can be seen sitting on the stage as well. Crowds gathered t…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen, Ruth Bearn (left) in her crown of flowers, and Miss Burnaby, Miss Agnes Kilgour (right), sitting on chairs on a stage at the First May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925. Another girl in the suite and some men can be seen sitting on the stage as well. Crowds gathered to watch the cermony are also visible.
History
Burnaby's first May Day celebration took place on Saturday May 23, 1925 in Central Park. The May Queen and her court were chosen by "lot" in Burnaby Muncipal Council chambers with candidates submitted from Burnaby's public and high schools. Names were placed in a silk hat and Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean drew the successful candidates. Ruth Bearn from Riverway West School was chosen as queen and Agness Kilgour from North Burnaby High School was chosen as Princess Burnaby. Candidates chosen for the Queen's court included First Maid of honour, Jessie Gungeon (Kingsway West School); Second Maid of Honour, Margaret McCallum (Schou Street School) and Third Maid of Honour, Eileen Jacques (Armstrong Avenue School). Candidates chosen for the Princess Burnaby court included, First Maid of Honour, Nellie Mitchell (North Burnaby High School); Second Maid of Honour, Lucretia Adair (South Burnaby High School) and Third Maid of Honour, Louis Lister (South Burnaby High School). Frank Harcourt (Riverway East School) was selected as Earl Marshal; Leo Rowley (Douglas Road School) was selected as First Page; Bertie Telford (Schou Street School) was selected as Second Page; Victor Bennett (Capitol Hill School) was selected as First Herald and James Clogg (Edmonds Street School) was selected as Second Herald.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
Accession Code
BV995.8.31
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
Mirror image to item HV977.17.13
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Transcribed title from album page
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 11
Note in white ink on page of album reads: "THEIR MAJESTIES / THE ROYAL STAND"
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