15 records – page 1 of 1.

Biology professor Peter Fankboner

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45538
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Simon Fraser University biology professor Peter Frankboner examining a pair of giant clams native to the South Pacific atolls. "It is believed that unless killed by some outside cause, the giant clams live forever. Frankboner hopes to gain information about aging from the clams."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 19 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-433
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Simon Fraser University biology professor Peter Frankboner examining a pair of giant clams native to the South Pacific atolls. "It is believed that unless killed by some outside cause, the giant clams live forever. Frankboner hopes to gain information about aging from the clams."
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Animals
Names
Simon Fraser University
Frankboner, Peter
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "SOME CLAM, SOME CHOWDER...SFU biology professor Peter Frankboner examines a pair of giant clams native to the South Pacific atolls. The clams, which he describes as 'miraculous creatures' grow to 4 1/2 feet and can weigh 1,000 pounds. It is believed that unless killed by some outside cause, the giant clams live forever. Frankboner hopes to gain information about aging from the clams."
Geographic Access
University Drive
Street Address
8888 University Drive
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Book of birds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4819
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1914
Call Number
598 BOO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.6170.1
Call Number
598 BOO
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Ernest Nister
Publication Date
1914
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. : 27 cm.
Inscription
"Ma___ Burd from Nancy Bompa Xmas 1914" [Handwritten in pencil on front endpaper]
Library Subject (LOC)
Birds
Juvenile literature
Children's literature
Animals
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Animals
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Burnaby Lake Show / originals

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91683
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1962-1995
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
71 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs compiled by Doreen Lawson for a slideshow presentation about Burnaby Lake. Slideshow primarily depicts the wildlife and foliage of Burnaby Lake, including: the American coot, green-winged teal, bufflehead, heron, american bittern, barn swallow, barn owl, painted turtle,…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1962-1995
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
71 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs compiled by Doreen Lawson for a slideshow presentation about Burnaby Lake. Slideshow primarily depicts the wildlife and foliage of Burnaby Lake, including: the American coot, green-winged teal, bufflehead, heron, american bittern, barn swallow, barn owl, painted turtle, muskrat, Canadian goose, beaver, wood duck, bullrushes, yellow and white waterlilies, yellow iris, and loosestrife. Also included in the slideshow are photographs of the BC Wildlife rescue and fisherman working in the Brunette River.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Animals - Birds
Animals
Geographic Features - Forests
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Chapman, Fred
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from sheets slides
Photographs contents are identified on many of the slide cases within the file.
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
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Burnaby Lake slide show

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1976-1999
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
85 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs compiled by Doreen Lawson for slideshow presentations about Burnaby Lake. Slideshow primarily depicts the wildlife and foliage of Burnaby Lake, including: the painted turtle, heron, American coot, coyote, barn owl, rainbow fry, Canadian goose, and beaver, as well as a v…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1976-1999
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
85 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs compiled by Doreen Lawson for slideshow presentations about Burnaby Lake. Slideshow primarily depicts the wildlife and foliage of Burnaby Lake, including: the painted turtle, heron, American coot, coyote, barn owl, rainbow fry, Canadian goose, and beaver, as well as a variety of scenic photographs of the Burnaby Lake shoreline with mountains and the Metrotown skyline in distance. Also included in file are photographs of people canoeing, kayaking, feeding geese, and participating in conservation activities including fencing trees and testing water levels. Photographs also depict the pipeline leading into Burnaby Lake, lake dredging equipment, and an oil slick.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Animals - Birds
Animals
Geographic Features - Forests
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Notes
Title based on contents of photographs
Note in black ink on recto of slide sheet photographs 618-002-1 : 618-002-9 originally housed in read: "Burnby Lake Slideshow"
Note in black ink on recto of slide sheet photographs 618-002-10 : 608-002-19 originally housed in read: "Burnaby Lake / Rejects (My Fav!)"
Photographs contents are identified on many of the slide cases within the file.
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
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Central Park agricultural exhibit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34548
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.1 x 21.4 cm mounted on 25.1 x 30.1 cm cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph of a vegetable exhibit and the interior of Central Park Agricultural Hall. A card accompanying the display reads in part, "Not for Competition / Burnaby [Production?] by Wm. Coulter [?]." Another sign reads, "Grown from Rennie's Seeds."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.1 x 21.4 cm mounted on 25.1 x 30.1 cm cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
044-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a vegetable exhibit and the interior of Central Park Agricultural Hall. A card accompanying the display reads in part, "Not for Competition / Burnaby [Production?] by Wm. Coulter [?]." Another sign reads, "Grown from Rennie's Seeds."
Subjects
Agriculture - Crops
Exhibitions - Agricultural
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Central Park agricultural exhibit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34561
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.8 x 20.4 cm mounted on 25.3 x 30.2 cm cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph of an exhibit of produce from Oakalla Prison Farm and the interior of Central Park Agricultural Hall. A sign above the display reads, "Produce from the Oakalla Prison Farm," and a sign to the left reads, "Not for competition."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.8 x 20.4 cm mounted on 25.3 x 30.2 cm cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
048-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of an exhibit of produce from Oakalla Prison Farm and the interior of Central Park Agricultural Hall. A sign above the display reads, "Produce from the Oakalla Prison Farm," and a sign to the left reads, "Not for competition."
Subjects
Agriculture - Crops
Exhibitions - Agricultural
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Fernhurst Game Farm

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35393
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1918 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a raccoon at the Fernhurst Game Farm, founded by Charles R. Gillmore near Imperial Street and Dow Avenue. This later became the site of Maywood Elementary School at 4567 Imperial Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1918 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-250
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a raccoon at the Fernhurst Game Farm, founded by Charles R. Gillmore near Imperial Street and Dow Avenue. This later became the site of Maywood Elementary School at 4567 Imperial Street.
Subjects
Animals
Agriculture - Farms
Names
Fernhurst Game Farm
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Street Address
4567 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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First Prize Vegetable display

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
September 1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 16 x 20.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a vegetable display at the 14th Annual Exhibition of the Central Park Agricultural Association and Farmers' Institute that took place from the 17th to 19th of September, 1914. The display "Surprise Poultry Yards Collection of Vegetables" features the First Prize card on its display.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 16 x 20.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a vegetable display at the 14th Annual Exhibition of the Central Park Agricultural Association and Farmers' Institute that took place from the 17th to 19th of September, 1914. The display "Surprise Poultry Yards Collection of Vegetables" features the First Prize card on its display.
Subjects
Agriculture - Crops
Exhibitions - Agricultural
Names
Central Park Agricultural Association and Farmers' Institute
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV972.11.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
September 1914
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Related Material
For another photograph of a vegetable display at the agricultural exhibition, see HV972.11.17. For a photograph of flower displays at the exhibition, see HV972.11.20
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
14/8/2006
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w contact print accompanying negative
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Jimmy Chow holding a prop snake

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1987]
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of property master Jimmy Chow holding a prop of a snake while working on a film production.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Series
Property master photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of property master Jimmy Chow holding a prop of a snake while working on a film production.
Subjects
Industries - Film
Animals
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Chow, Hipman "Jimmy"
Accession Code
BV022.21.51
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1987]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-06
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow also used the name "James H. Chow" as a propety master in the film industry and was often credited by this name
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John and Norman Phillips

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1918 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Phillips (father) and Norman Phillips (son) making hay in Edmonds. The Phillips lived here before leasing a farm on Byrne Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1918 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-516
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Phillips (father) and Norman Phillips (son) making hay in Edmonds. The Phillips lived here before leasing a farm on Byrne Road.
Subjects
Agriculture - Crops
Transportation - Horses
Transportation - Wagons
Names
Phillips, John
Phillips, Norman
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Monkey aboard a ship

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38870
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.7 x 10.2 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sailor, a woman and a monkey on the deck of the H.M.S. New Zealand, while it was in Vancouver Harbour.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.7 x 10.2 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-189
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sailor, a woman and a monkey on the deck of the H.M.S. New Zealand, while it was in Vancouver Harbour.
Subjects
Animals
Public Services - Military Services
Names
H.M.S. New Zealand
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Prospector in Lotto BC commercial

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13486
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
14 May 1987
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of prospector and crew during the shooting of Lotto BC commercial "The Pick" filmed at Burnaby Village Museum. The prospector and crew are standing next to two donkeys loaded with packs filled with prospecting tools and equipment. Actor, Chris Wiggins starred as the prospector.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Century Park Museum Association photograph collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of prospector and crew during the shooting of Lotto BC commercial "The Pick" filmed at Burnaby Village Museum. The prospector and crew are standing next to two donkeys loaded with packs filled with prospecting tools and equipment. Actor, Chris Wiggins starred as the prospector.
Subjects
Animals - Horses
Animals
Industries - Mining
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.830
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
14 May 1987
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
25-Aug-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Star is "Chris Wiggins"? from Toronto / as the Prospector / Lotto BC Commercial for "The Pick" / Filmed at Burnaby Village Museum / 76381-12A / 14 May 1987"
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Removing netted fish from holding tanks - Members of Sapperton Fish and Game Club: Robert and Brenda Adam; Doug and Harold Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58948
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the Sapperton Fish & Game Club removing netted fish from holding tanks.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 25 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1393
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the Sapperton Fish & Game Club removing netted fish from holding tanks.
Subjects
Animals
Names
Sapperton Fish & Game Club
Burnaby Fish and Game Club
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on caption
Caption on recto reads: "Robert Adam / Brenda Adam / Doug + Harold Robinson / Remove netted fish from holding tanks. All are members of Sapperton Fish & Game Club"
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "BUrnaby Today / 83% / A-1 / Fish"
Geographic Access
Brunette River
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lyndhurst Area
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Vegetable display

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3103
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[September 1914]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 16.4 x 21.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a vegetable display with a sign that reads, "GROWN FROM/ RENNIE'S/ SEEDS" and another sign indicating that the display is "Not for Competition/ Burnaby Production/ by/ Wm. Baily [illegible]". This is most likely at the 14th Annual Exhibition of the Central Park Agricultural Associati…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 16.4 x 21.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a vegetable display with a sign that reads, "GROWN FROM/ RENNIE'S/ SEEDS" and another sign indicating that the display is "Not for Competition/ Burnaby Production/ by/ Wm. Baily [illegible]". This is most likely at the 14th Annual Exhibition of the Central Park Agricultural Association and Farmers' Institute that took place from 17th to 19th of September 1914. An earlier catalogue record from 1988 notes that the agricultural fair was held between 1902 to 1921 in the Central Park Agricultural Hall built in 1902 in Central Park on Kingsway and the B.C.E.R. tracks.
Subjects
Agriculture - Crops
Exhibitions - Agricultural
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Accession Code
HV972.11.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[September 1914]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Related Material
For another photograph of a vegetable display at the agricultural exhibition, see HV972.11.3. For a photograph of flower displays at the exhibition, see HV972.11.20
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
14/8/2006
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w contact print accompanying copy negative
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Women and children in hay field

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19948
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[191-]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three women and three children in a field next to piles of hay or wheat.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three women and three children in a field next to piles of hay or wheat.
Subjects
Agriculture - Crops
Accession Code
BV022.32.370
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[191-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-09
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
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