627 records – page 1 of 32.

#2 1951 Daily record book for Burnaby #2 Fire Hall

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Fire Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
Item is a green record book with red spine in which information about the #2 Burnaby Fire Hall, such as who was on duty, calls/runs made, and notes about equipment and weather, was recorded daily for the year 1951.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Fire Department fonds
Series
Fire General and Administration series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
4153
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
Item is a green record book with red spine in which information about the #2 Burnaby Fire Hall, such as who was on duty, calls/runs made, and notes about equipment and weather, was recorded daily for the year 1951.
Media Type
Textual Record
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#2 Hall Daily record book for Burnaby # 2 Fire Hall - Sept. 30th-Dec. 31st

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949-1950
Collection/Fonds
Fire Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
Item is a black volume with red along top and bottom titled "#2 Hall" on the front cover and "Sept. 30th 1949 - Dec 31st..." on the spine in which information about the #2 Burnaby Fire Hall, such as who was on duty, calls/runs made, and notes about equipment was recorded.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949-1950
Collection/Fonds
Fire Department fonds
Series
Fire General and Administration series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
4152
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
Item is a black volume with red along top and bottom titled "#2 Hall" on the front cover and "Sept. 30th 1949 - Dec 31st..." on the spine in which information about the #2 Burnaby Fire Hall, such as who was on duty, calls/runs made, and notes about equipment was recorded.
Media Type
Textual Record
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#2 Record - Daily record book for Burnaby #2 Fire Hall

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1943-1945
Collection/Fonds
Fire Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
This is a blue and gray record book in which information about the #2 Burnaby Fire Hall, such as who was on duty, calls/runs made, and notes about equipment, was recorded daily for the years 1943-1945.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1943-1945
Collection/Fonds
Fire Department fonds
Series
Fire General and Administration series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
4149
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
This is a blue and gray record book in which information about the #2 Burnaby Fire Hall, such as who was on duty, calls/runs made, and notes about equipment, was recorded daily for the years 1943-1945.
Media Type
Textual Record
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1946 Data from the Burnaby Town Planning Commission

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1946-1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 report
Scope and Content
Item is a report of "1946 Data from the Burnaby Town Planning Commission" compiled by H. Nolan MacPherson. ("MR. B.A. EAGLES" is written on the front cover underneath the title). Affixed to the inside back cover of the report are a series of maps, and loosely contained inside the report are two pap…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1946-1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Eagles family subseries
Physical Description
1 report
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS055-036
Accession Number
BHS1991-18
Scope and Content
Item is a report of "1946 Data from the Burnaby Town Planning Commission" compiled by H. Nolan MacPherson. ("MR. B.A. EAGLES" is written on the front cover underneath the title). Affixed to the inside back cover of the report are a series of maps, and loosely contained inside the report are two papers - one is a letter introducing the report and the other is the agenda for the meeting at which the report would be discussed.
Media Type
Textual Record
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1946 Data Report (supplement) - Burnaby Town Planning Commission

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1946
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record and cartographic material
Scope and Content
This data report also contains a supplemental folder of maps.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1946
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Planning General series
Physical Description
Textual record and cartographic material
Description Level
Item
Record No.
11805
Accession Number
2003-17
Scope and Content
This data report also contains a supplemental folder of maps.
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
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1953 and 1954 fires and inhalators - Burnaby Fire Hall #2, Jan. 1953-Dec. 6th, 1956

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953-1954
Collection/Fonds
Fire Department fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
Item is a green record book in which information about the #2 Burnaby Fire Hall, such as fire and inhalator and other calls/runs made, who was on duty, and notes about equipment and weather, was recorded daily for the period January 1953 to December 6, 1954.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953-1954
Collection/Fonds
Fire Department fonds
Series
Fire General and Administration series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
4156
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
Item is a green record book in which information about the #2 Burnaby Fire Hall, such as fire and inhalator and other calls/runs made, who was on duty, and notes about equipment and weather, was recorded daily for the period January 1953 to December 6, 1954.
Media Type
Textual Record
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6711 Somers Street, Lochdale

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 26, 1943
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 architectural floor plan : ink on tracing paper ; 25 x 31.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item is an architectural floor plan of the house at 6711 Somers Street in Lochdale, District Lot 132 Block 137. This lot was the property of George and Dorothy May Easthope (later renamed 6711 Halifax Street).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 26, 1943
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Easthope family subseries
Physical Description
1 architectural floor plan : ink on tracing paper ; 25 x 31.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS105-001
Accession Number
BHS2003-06
Scope and Content
Item is an architectural floor plan of the house at 6711 Somers Street in Lochdale, District Lot 132 Block 137. This lot was the property of George and Dorothy May Easthope (later renamed 6711 Halifax Street).
Media Type
Textual Record
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A Carousel is Magic / Annie Boulanger

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book
Scope and Content
Item is a book entitled "A Carousel is Magic / The Saving of Parker # 119" written by Annie Boulanger. This book tells the story of the Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Friends of the Carousel subseries
Physical Description
1 book
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS121-001
Accession Number
BHS2006-02
Scope and Content
Item is a book entitled "A Carousel is Magic / The Saving of Parker # 119" written by Annie Boulanger. This book tells the story of the Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Accounts payable records

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1940-1942
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1940-1942
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
3881
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Bound with cloth and a metal spine.
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A Collection of Burnaby Heritage Stories

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 booklet
Scope and Content
Item is a booklet entitled "A Collection of Burnaby Heritage Stories" by pioneer members of Edmonds Community Centre, collected by the Burnaby Historical Society. Reta Baker (Elliott), Una Carlson, Minnie E. Cole, W.A. (Bert) Exworthy, Bertha Mairs, Helen Street, Muriel Gibb, George Runzer, Edith J…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
1 booklet
Description Level
Item
Record No.
42047
Accession Number
BHS1994-09
Scope and Content
Item is a booklet entitled "A Collection of Burnaby Heritage Stories" by pioneer members of Edmonds Community Centre, collected by the Burnaby Historical Society. Reta Baker (Elliott), Una Carlson, Minnie E. Cole, W.A. (Bert) Exworthy, Bertha Mairs, Helen Street, Muriel Gibb, George Runzer, Edith Jackson, Marjorie Kursteiner, William (Bill) F. Price and Margaret (Maggie) MacBurney Vasheresse each contributed their memories.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Administration series

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957-2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of records relating to the establishment, administration and operation of the Burnaby Historical Society. Records include Society meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs and ephemera from various Society programs and events.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957-2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Series
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
Series consists of records relating to the establishment, administration and operation of the Burnaby Historical Society. Records include Society meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs and ephemera from various Society programs and events.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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Affidavit re proof of age for Elmer Wilson Martin

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 May 1946
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an Affidavit in the Matter of Proof of Age for Elmer Wilson Martin. The Affidavit is signed on May 16, 1946 by Elmer Wilson Martin's mother, Bethia Martin and is signed proof of his date of birth in Saskatchewan and is signed by a Notary Public, Alexander J. Gordon.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an Affidavit in the Matter of Proof of Age for Elmer Wilson Martin. The Affidavit is signed on May 16, 1946 by Elmer Wilson Martin's mother, Bethia Martin and is signed proof of his date of birth in Saskatchewan and is signed by a Notary Public, Alexander J. Gordon.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell
Accession Code
BV019.40.43
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
16 May 1946
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Agreement for sale between Siefred, Arthur, Caroline, Stanley and Wilma Young and Robert Love re portion of Block 32 in District Lot 28

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
17 Jun. 1911
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
7 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of articles of agreement of sale between Siegfred A. Young, Arthur B. Young, Caroline Ogilvie, Stanley P. young, Wilma C. Young and Robert Love for Parcel six (6) of subdivision of Blocks thirty-one (31) and thirty-two (32), in the middle portion of block thirty-two of District Lot tw…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Series
Love and Leonard land records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
7 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of articles of agreement of sale between Siegfred A. Young, Arthur B. Young, Caroline Ogilvie, Stanley P. young, Wilma C. Young and Robert Love for Parcel six (6) of subdivision of Blocks thirty-one (31) and thirty-two (32), in the middle portion of block thirty-two of District Lot twenty-eight (28), Group One of New Westminster District.
Accession Code
BV992.26.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
17 Jun. 1911
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
document dated June 17, 1912; "ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT", between Siegfred A. Young and Arthur B. Young of Hamburg, Arizona, Caroline C. Ogilvie of Vancouver, Stanley P. Young of Vancouver, and Wilma C. Young of Eugene, Oregon, all heirs of Benjamin Young, deceased, and Robert Love; for land, Parcel 6 of a subdivision of Blocks 31 and 32, being a strip of land 38 6/10 feet wide and 143 3/10 feet deep, in the middle portion of Block 32, District Lot 28 North, Group One, New Westminster District; for $650, to be paid in four instalments with interest at 7%; six buff legal-sized pages, typewritten, purple carbon copy; in grey cardboard cover fastened with two asterisk-shaped brads; last page has signatures of Robert Love and five signatures of W.P. Ogilvie, the attorney-in-fact of the sellers (Caroline's husband), also Laura E. Munro, witness, and Geo. S. Vickers, witness; six red seals; folded twice; when folded, cover shows handwritten "June 17 - 1912" "Siegfred A. Young et al to Robert Love" "Agreement for Sale";
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Agreement for sale of land - Jesse Love and Duncan McLennan

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Aug. 3, 1911
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records, folded
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Land Sale Agreement of Block "B" of District Lot 25, between Jesse Love and Duncan G. McLennan (Trustee).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Series
Love and Leonard land records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records, folded
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Land Sale Agreement of Block "B" of District Lot 25, between Jesse Love and Duncan G. McLennan (Trustee).
History
See extensive history of Love Family and Love farmhouse located at Burnaby Village Museum.
Accession Code
BV012.31.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Aug. 3, 1911
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on content of file
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A Handbook for Auxiliary Firemen

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 handbook
Scope and Content
Item is the publication "Civilian Protection / Air Raid Precautions / A Handbook for Auxiliary / Firemen" produced by the Advisory Council Provincial Civilian Protection Committee of Vancouver, BC.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Fred Blake subseries
Physical Description
1 handbook
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS150-002
Accession Number
BHS2005-01
Scope and Content
Item is the publication "Civilian Protection / Air Raid Precautions / A Handbook for Auxiliary / Firemen" produced by the Advisory Council Provincial Civilian Protection Committee of Vancouver, BC.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Note on recto of book reads: "Ronnie"
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Air mail letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he's happy to be back with his regiment after finishing his stay in hospital; thanks May for the chocolates that she sent and how he expects to receive his third stripe which means a raise on top of his Sergeant's pay.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.16
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Cdn Army Over"
Stamp in blue ink on front of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
Circular post mark on front of air mail letter reads: "FIELDRCST_OFFICE / * JU 19/ 43"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin describes his health recovering from his wounds; shares his current experience in Holland near the German border; recalls a visit to Belgium; tells of how other fellows that landed on D-Day will be taking leave in England and that he would like to visit Paris on his next leave.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.31
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss May Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / Box 167 , / WEST SUMMERLAND, B.C."
Circular postmark stamps read: "WEST SD... [sic] / AM / DE 23 / 44/ ..." and "DEC 21 / 6 PM / 1944"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin reflects on how he spent Christmas day and how he discovered that the camp cook came from the Burnaby Lake area.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.32
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
27 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: "FIELD POST OFFICE 403 / 8 / DE 29 / 44"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
20 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin thanks May for the Christmas parcel she sent; how he received a backlog of letters addressed to him at the convalescent hospital; how the boys that landed on D-Day are taking leave in England; describes a Christmas party that his regiment put on for twenty kids in a nearby town and says that he looks forward to a good Christmas dinner provided there isn't any unexpected action.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.33
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
20 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / West Summerland / B.C. / Canada / Box 158" (crossed out address reads: "c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C...")
Circular postmark stamps read: "JAN 4 / 8 PM / 1945" and " SUMMERLAND / AM / JAN 6 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
8 Feb. 1945
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin tells of how his regiment is now in Germany and that he is writing to her from a bombed out cellar in a German town; he tells of his current position as Battery Signal Sergeant and of how he and his regiment observed a German soldier being captured.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.34
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
8 Feb. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE.../ FE 12 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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