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Interview with Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse by Kathy Bossort November 24, 2015 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory627
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1965-2015
Length
0:09:54
Summary
This portion of the interview is about introducing the two interviewees Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse. They talk about their education, how they became interested in their career paths as urban planners and what kept them interested in their work, how they were hired by the City of Burnaby, and th…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about introducing the two interviewees Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse. They talk about their education, how they became interested in their career paths as urban planners and what kept them interested in their work, how they were hired by the City of Burnaby, and their working relationship in the Planning Department.
Date Range
1965-2015
Length
0:09:54
Names
Burnaby Planning and Building Department
Parr, Anthony L.
Subjects
Education
Occupations - Civic Workers
Public Services - Municipal Services
Interviewer
Bossort, Kathy
Interview Date
November 24, 2015
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse conducted by Kathy Bossort. Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse were two of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about the history of setting aside parkland by dedication on Burnaby Mountain, the 1974/76 delineation of the conservation area on Burnaby Mountain, and the dispute between Burnaby and Simon Fraser University over land ownership and control on Burnaby Mountain, as discussed by two retired participants in these events from the City of Burnaby’s Planning and Building Department, Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse. They also talk about their interaction with the public in developing policies, particularly for the 1974 report “The Public Meetings - Phase One”, and the importance of a strong policy base for long range planning and the patience needed to assemble land for large parks. They talk as well about their careers, their close working relationship in the department, and the cooperation between City and SFU staff in the development of UniverCity.
Biographical Notes
Basil Luksun was born and educated in South Africa, immigrating to Canada and Burnaby in 1972 to escape the harmful effects of apartheid. He holds a BSc degree from the University of Cape Town and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Town Planning from the University of Witwatersrand. He joined the City of Burnaby’s Planning and Building Department in 1973, working his way up through the organization to Director of the department before retiring after 39 years in 2012. When he started work in the 1970s, the City of Burnaby was focusing on green space planning projects and he takes great pride in these projects as well as the city’s focus on long-term planning. Basil lived in the Capital Hill area from 1972 to 1990. He currently resides in Vancouver and has two sons, Warren and Derek. Jack Belhouse was born in 1946 in Vancouver and attended UBC, York University and SFU (1965-1972), majoring in urban geography. He began working in Burnaby’s planning department as a summer student in 1968, and was offered a full-time position when he graduated from university. He became Director of the Planning and Building Department before retiring after 38 years with the city in 2006. He and Basil Luksun worked closely together in long range planning in the department. Jack lives in Coquitlam with his wife Linda and has two children, Brad and Lori.
Total Tracks
8
Total Length
1:58:23
Interviewee Name
Luksun, Basil
Belhouse, Jack
Interview Location
Basil Luksun's home in Vancouver
Interviewer Bio
Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series
Media Type
Sound Recording
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Track one of interview with Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse

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Interview with Les Francis by Eric Damer October 16, 2012 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory327
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1914-1949
Length
0:09:28
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Les Francis's early years. He begins by mentioning his school days and moves into a detailed account of working with the municipality of Burnaby in the Hall and in the Stores.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Les Francis's early years. He begins by mentioning his school days and moves into a detailed account of working with the municipality of Burnaby in the Hall and in the Stores.
Date Range
1914-1949
Photo Info
Les Francis (far right) receiving a Burnaby Long Service Award at the Gai Paree Supper Club, 1964. Item no. 485-070.
Length
0:09:28
Subjects
Occupations - Civic Workers
Public Services - Public Works
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 16, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Les Francis conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 16, 2012. Major theme discussed: the role of the municipal worker in the nineteen-thirties through the war years.
Biographical Notes
Les Francis was born in London, England, in 1914 and came with his family to Burnaby in 1919. Except for a few years away on special projects, Les has lived in Burnaby ever since. After attending Kingsway West Elementary and Burnaby South High Schools, Les joined the municipal work force. He first worked as a clerk in 1930 and later joined the Engineering Department where he spent his career maintaining and extending the municipal water system. Les Francis retired in 1979 as the City of Burnaby's Work's Superintendent.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:43:18
Interviewee Name
Francis, Les
Interview Location
Interviewee's residence
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track one of recording of interview with Les Francis

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Interview with Les Francis by Eric Damer October 16, 2012 - Track 4

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory330
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1979-2012
Length
0:12:38
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Les Francis's years of working with the municipality of Burnaby in the waterworks department and the changes he has noticed for present day workers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Les Francis's years of working with the municipality of Burnaby in the waterworks department and the changes he has noticed for present day workers.
Date Range
1979-2012
Photo Info
Les Francis (far right) receiving a Burnaby Long Service Award at the Gai Paree Supper Club, 1964. Item no. 485-070.
Length
0:12:38
Subjects
Occupations - Civic Workers
Public Services - Public Works
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 16, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Les Francis conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 16, 2012. Major theme discussed: the role of the municipal worker in the nineteen-thirties through the war years.
Biographical Notes
Les Francis was born in London, England, in 1914 and came with his family to Burnaby in 1919. Except for a few years away on special projects, Les has lived in Burnaby ever since. After attending Kingsway West Elementary and Burnaby South High Schools, Les joined the municipal work force. He first worked as a clerk in 1930 and later joined the Engineering Department where he spent his career maintaining and extending the municipal water system. Les Francis retired in 1979 as the City of Burnaby's Work's Superintendent.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:43:18
Interviewee Name
Francis, Les
Interview Location
Interviewee's residence
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track four of recording of interview with Les Francis

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Corporal Cameron of the North West mounted police: a tale of the Macleod Trail

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5987
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937
Publication Date
c1912
Call Number
813.5 RAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV014.29.2
Call Number
813.5 RAL
Author
Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
Westminster Co.
Publication Date
c1912
Physical Description
454 p. : 19 cm.
Inscription
"Allen Seager" [handwritten on title page]
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
Police
Subjects
Occupations
Occupations - Police Officers
Public Services - Policing
Public Services
Notes
Author name is a nom de plume
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Burnaby Mounted Police

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36376
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Burnaby Mounted Police in dress uniform, complete with gauntlets and English riding boots. The officers are seated and standing in two rows in front of the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. Standing in the back row are; E.N. Senior, A.W. James, Peter Kelsb…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 13.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
255-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-14
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Burnaby Mounted Police in dress uniform, complete with gauntlets and English riding boots. The officers are seated and standing in two rows in front of the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. Standing in the back row are; E.N. Senior, A.W. James, Peter Kelsberg, George Jeffery, W.F. Nicholson. Seated in the front row are; R.L. Doidge, Sergeant J.H. Lynne, Chief William Parkinson, R. Kenderson, R.J. Woolens, and D.S. Wright.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Public Services - Policing
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
Doidge, R.L.
Kelsberg, Peter
Woolens, Jack
Senior, E.N.
Jeffery, George
Nicholson, W.F.
Lynne, J.H.
Parkinson, Chief William
Kenderson, R.
Wright, D.S.
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer identified as "Kinnee"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Bert Porter on a steamroller

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34830
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1919] (date of original), copied 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bert Porter with a municipal steamroller on Douglas Road. He worked many years operating a steam roller for the municipality, flattening out gravel streets after grading, and was the husband of Lillie Lewis Porter.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1919] (date of original), copied 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Lewis family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
140-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1985-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bert Porter with a municipal steamroller on Douglas Road. He worked many years operating a steam roller for the municipality, flattening out gravel streets after grading, and was the husband of Lillie Lewis Porter.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Occupations - Civic Workers
Construction - Road Construction
Names
Porter, Bert
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Images
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Burnaby Mounted Police

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36168
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 16 x 21 cm, mounted on board 29.5 x 32 cm or smaller
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Mounted Police in dress uniform, complete with gauntlets and English riding boots. The officers are seated and standing in two rows in front of the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. Standing in the back row are; E.N. Senior, A.W. James, Peter Kelsberg, George…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 16 x 21 cm, mounted on board 29.5 x 32 cm or smaller
Description Level
Item
Record No.
230-013
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Mounted Police in dress uniform, complete with gauntlets and English riding boots. The officers are seated and standing in two rows in front of the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. Standing in the back row are; E.N. Senior, A.W. James, Peter Kelsberg, George Jeffery, W.F. Nicholson. Seated in the front row are; R.L. Doidge, Sergeant J.H. Lynne, Chief William Parkinson, R. Kenderson, R.J. Woolens, and D.S. Wright.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph identifies the officers
Photographer identified as "Kinnee"
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Burnaby Municipal Police

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription24
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26.5 x 33.5 cm (sight) print in frame 29 x 36 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Mounted Police in dress uniform, complete with gauntlets and English riding boots. The officers are seated and standing in two rows in front of the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. Standing in the back row are; E.N. Senior, A.W. James, Peter Kelsberg, G. Jef…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26.5 x 33.5 cm (sight) print in frame 29 x 36 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Mounted Police in dress uniform, complete with gauntlets and English riding boots. The officers are seated and standing in two rows in front of the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. Standing in the back row are; E.N. Senior, A.W. James, Peter Kelsberg, G. Jeffery, W.F. Nicholson. Seated in the front row are; R.L. Doidge, Sergeant J.H. Lynne, Chief William Parkinson, R. Kenderson, R.J. Woolens, and D.S. Wright.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
Doidge, R.L.
Kelsberg, Peter
Woolens, Jack
Senior, E.N.
Jeffery, George
Nicholson, W.F.
Lynne, J.H.
Parkinson, Chief William
Kenderson, R.
Wright, D.S.
Burnaby City Hall
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Edmonds Street
Accession Code
HV971.40.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1913
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
15/8/2006
Scale
100
Photographer
Kinnee
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Constable Doidge on horseback

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36159
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Constable Doidge on horseback.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5 x 7.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
230-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Constable Doidge on horseback.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Transportation - Horses
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
Doidge, R.L.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Constable Henderson on horseback

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36157
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Constable Henderson on horseback.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
230-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Constable Henderson on horseback.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Transportation - Horses
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
Henderson, Robert "Bob"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Constable Thomas on horseback

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36160
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Constable Thomas on horseback.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
230-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Constable Thomas on horseback.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Transportation - Horses
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
Thomas, Constable
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Constable Wright on horseback

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36161
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Constable D.S. Wright on horseback.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 11 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
230-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Constable D.S. Wright on horseback.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Transportation - Horses
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
Wright, D.S.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Police Magistrate B.G. Walker

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36158
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Police Magistrate B.G. Walker (left) standing beside another man at the waterfront.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
230-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Police Magistrate B.G. Walker (left) standing beside another man at the waterfront.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Names
Walker, B.G.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Robert Henderson on motorcycle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2868
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1917]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : tiff
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Municipal Policeman Constable Robert Henderson on an "Excelsior" motorcycle in front of the old stables at the Edmonds Municipal Hall.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : tiff
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Municipal Policeman Constable Robert Henderson on an "Excelsior" motorcycle in front of the old stables at the Edmonds Municipal Hall.
History
Robert Henderson was a member of the Burnaby Municipal Police from 1910 to an unknown date. There is also an image of him riding a motorcycle and he appears in a number of group photos. The first motorcycles used by the Burnaby Police were three "Excelsiors". They were replaced in a short time by Harley Davidson's. From Policing in Burnaby thesis in Reference library.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Transportation - Motorcycles
Names
Henderson, Robert "Bob"
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV008.46.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1917]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Colour photocopy accompanying
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Royal Oak Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38515
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Royal Oak Hotel at Kingsway and Royal Oak (3501 Kingsway, old street numbering). Three men (who have been identified by a note on the back of the card as Andrew Johnson, T.C. Hicks and W. Hicks) can be seen standing at the front steps of the hotel while a Burnaby Police…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1911]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
449-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Royal Oak Hotel at Kingsway and Royal Oak (3501 Kingsway, old street numbering). Three men (who have been identified by a note on the back of the card as Andrew Johnson, T.C. Hicks and W. Hicks) can be seen standing at the front steps of the hotel while a Burnaby Police officer is seated on his horse in the driveway.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Animals - Horses
Public Services - Policing
Names
Johnson, Andrew Martin "Andy"
Hicks, T.C.
Hicks, W.
Royal Oak Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Royal Oak Avenue
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Essondale and west lawn area

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19700
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1913]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Essondale (Riverview Hospital) west lawn area in Coquitlam with plantings of young trees.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Essondale (Riverview Hospital) west lawn area in Coquitlam with plantings of young trees.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Hospitals
Public Services - Health Services
Accession Code
BV022.32.122
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1913]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-04
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
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At Union Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34886
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 13.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a group of men, women and children outside at 4900 Union Street. Identified on the back of the postcard: Tom Simms, Municipal worker, upper right corner; and, Mirium Beckman, girl in lower right corner.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Olive Cullum subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.5 x 13.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
154-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1985-27
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a group of men, women and children outside at 4900 Union Street. Identified on the back of the postcard: Tom Simms, Municipal worker, upper right corner; and, Mirium Beckman, girl in lower right corner.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Beckman, Mirium
Simms, Tom
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Union Street
Street Address
4900 Union Street
Planning Study Area
Brentwood Area
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Interview with Charles B. Brown May 21, 1975 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory27
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1909-1938
Length
00:07:15
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Charles Boyer Brown's early days working at Burnaby's Municipal Hall, first as an office boy.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to Charles Boyer Brown's early days working at Burnaby's Municipal Hall, first as an office boy.
Date Range
1909-1938
Photo Info
Charles Boyer Brown, by photographer Nicholas Rossmo [1950]. Item no. 307-008
Length
00:07:15
Subjects
Occupations - Civic Workers
Interviewer
Bradbury, Dr. Bettina
Interview Date
May 21, 1975
Scope and Content
Recording is a taped interview with Charles B. Brown by SFU (Simon Fraser University) graduate student Bettina Bradbury May 21, 1975. Major themes discussed are: the Depression, the Commissioner and municipal politics in general. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Charles Boyer Brown was born on June 16, 1894 in the town of Ongar, Essex, England. He came to Canada as a young child with his parents Jean and Percy Brown. In 1903, the family settled in New Westminster and by 1911, Charles had joined the Burnaby municipal staff working as an office boy. The outbreak of World War One interrupted Charlie’s career as he immediately enlisted with the Royal Engineers and served from 1915 to 1918. While overseas he met and married Lillian Bernice Bryan and they returned to Canada together after the war and Charles resumed his position in municipal administration. For a short time, Charles was appointed as the Municipal Assessor, but in 1927 he became the Assistant Municipal Clerk. In 1933, Charles was made Municipal Clerk, a post he held until he retired in 1959. Charles has also been credited with playing a significant role in administering the city while it was under the rule of the provincial commission from 1932-1942. Recognized for his expertise in civic affairs, Charles was appointed by the provincial government to a committee formed to review and revise the Municipal Act. He was also a member of the BC Municipal Officers’ Association from its formation in 1936 and was made its chair in 1953. While these civic duties occupied much of his time, Charles still managed to participate as a volunteer on many sport and youth clubs in the city and served as the secretary for the Kingsway Rotary Club. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Burnaby, both paid and volunteer, Charles was presented with the Gold Key award in 1959, the same year he finally retired from municipal administration. During Charles’ lifetime, many changes took place in the Municipality that he loved. He saw Burnaby grow in population and progress and he could be proud of the significant part he played in that growth and development. Charles Brown died on August 11, 1981.
Total Tracks
8
Total Length
0:58:01
Interviewee Name
Brown, Charles B. "Charlie"
Interview Location
Walker Avenue
Interviewer Bio
Bettina Bradbury teaches history and women's studies at York University. She is the author of Wife to Widow. Lives, Laws and Politics in Nineteenth-century Montreal. (Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, June 2011), 520p; Working Families. Age, Gender and Daily Survival in Industrializing Montreal. (Toronto: Canadian Social History Series, McClelland and Stewart, 1993); (Republished Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1996) (3rd edition, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2007). These interviews were undertaken after she completed her MA at Simon Fraser University in 1975 with the support of an LIP grant.
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Track one of interview with Charles B. Brown

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Burnaby Waterworks Construction Staff, 1912

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 phototgraph : sepia ; 12.3 x 19.3 cm mounted on paper 13.3 x 20.1 mounted on cardboard 21.1 x 27.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Waterworks construction staff from 1912. The five men in the group are clearly identified by the printed information on the cardboard mount provided by the photographer. Standing in the back to the left is Inspector J.M. MacLean. Standing to the right is Inspector F. Howard. …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 phototgraph : sepia ; 12.3 x 19.3 cm mounted on paper 13.3 x 20.1 mounted on cardboard 21.1 x 27.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Waterworks construction staff from 1912. The five men in the group are clearly identified by the printed information on the cardboard mount provided by the photographer. Standing in the back to the left is Inspector J.M. MacLean. Standing to the right is Inspector F. Howard. Seated on the left is Inspector John Parr. Seated in the middle is Supervising Engineer Campbell MacDonald. Seated on the right is Inspector N.W. Collins.
Subjects
Public Services - Utilities
Public Services - Public Works
Names
Burnaby Waterworks
Howard, F.
MacDonald, Campbell
Collins, N.W.
MacLean, J.M.
Parr, John
Accession Code
HV975.97.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1912
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-06
Photographer
Wadds, David
Notes
Transcribed title
Photographer is identified printed on the left side of matt below photograph: "D. WADDS, PHOTOGRAPHER"
Caption below photograph and printed on matt reads: "BURNABY WATERWORKS CONSTRUCTION STAFF, 1912 / INSPECTOR J.M. MACLEAN_INSPECTOR F.HOWARD / INSPECTOR JOHN PAR_SUPERVISING ENGINEER CAMPBELL MACDONALD_INSPECTOR N.W. COLLINS"
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Inauguration of the water system at Burnaby

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 16, 1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.9 x 14.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Reeve Weart addressing a crowd gathered around the bandstand in Central Park for the inauguration of Burnaby Water Works. The Reeve is standing as he looks towards the crowd. Other men are seated in a semi-circle inside the bandstand. This was known as "Splash Day."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 16, 1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.9 x 14.0 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-798
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Reeve Weart addressing a crowd gathered around the bandstand in Central Park for the inauguration of Burnaby Water Works. The Reeve is standing as he looks towards the crowd. Other men are seated in a semi-circle inside the bandstand. This was known as "Splash Day."
Subjects
Buildings - Recreational - Bandstands
Persons - Crowds
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Public Services - Utilities
Public Services - Public Works
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Weart, R.W.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Annotation of back of postcard reads, "July 16 - 1912 / Inauguration of the water system at Burnaby"
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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