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Film of Bruce McRae discussing Gilmore Avenue School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5118
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
January 17, 2017
Collection/Fonds
100 Years of Gilmore School video collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (3 min., 15 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Recording is of anecdotes shared by Bruce McRae pertaining to Gilmore Avenue School in Burnaby. Bruce recalls that he didn’t attend Gilmore Avenue School, but his mother, Sheila McRae, worked there as an assistant. He describes her work and her enjoyment of it. Bruce also notes that the school had …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
100 Years of Gilmore School video collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (3 min., 15 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
Material Details
Film recorded at the McGill Library on January 17, 2017 as part of an event to screen "100 Years of Gilmore School" by filmmaker Yunuen Perez Vertti.
Scope and Content
Recording is of anecdotes shared by Bruce McRae pertaining to Gilmore Avenue School in Burnaby. Bruce recalls that he didn’t attend Gilmore Avenue School, but his mother, Sheila McRae, worked there as an assistant. He describes her work and her enjoyment of it. Bruce also notes that the school had an air raid siren mounted on its roof which sounded terrifying to him when it was tested periodically during the 1950s Cold War era.
Creator
Perez Vertti, Yunuen
Subjects
Buildings - Schools
Public Services - Civil Defence
Names
Perez Vertti, Yunuen
Gilmore Avenue School
McRae, Bruce
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Street Address
50 Gilmore Avenue
Accession Code
BV017.48.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
January 17, 2017
Media Type
Moving Images
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Notes
Title based on contents of film
Images
Video

Film of Bruce McRae discussing Gilmore Avenue School, January 17, 2017

Film of Bruce McRae discussing Gilmore Avenue School, January 17, 2017

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2017_0048_0004_001.mp4
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Soldiers sitting on a gun barrel

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of two soldiers sitting on a large gun barrel, and another soldier with arms folded, leaning against the gun. There is another solider who is standing in front of the gun barrel. They are all wearing Stetson hats.The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Material Details
Stamped on verso (HV973.110.24) "5-11"
Scope and Content
Photograph of two soldiers sitting on a large gun barrel, and another soldier with arms folded, leaning against the gun. There is another solider who is standing in front of the gun barrel. They are all wearing Stetson hats.The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Armament - Munitions
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Accession Code
HV973.110.24
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of some of the soldiers on the same gun barrel, see photograph HV973.110.25
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Soldiers sitting on a gun barrel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1011
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of five soldiers sitting side by side on a large gun barrel. They are all wearing Stetson hats. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Material Details
stamped on verso, "5-11"
Scope and Content
Photograph of five soldiers sitting side by side on a large gun barrel. They are all wearing Stetson hats. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Armament - Munitions
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Accession Code
HV973.110.25
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of some of the soldiers on the same gun barrel, see photograph HV973.110.24
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Soldier standing by a gun

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1012
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified soldier standing by a large gun inside a brick walled barricade. He is wearing a canvas hat. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified soldier standing by a large gun inside a brick walled barricade. He is wearing a canvas hat. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Armament - Munitions
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Accession Code
HV973.110.26
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
The unidentified soldier in the photograph is shown again in photograph HV973.110.27
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Soldier standing by a gun

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1013
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified soldier standing by a large gun inside a brick walled barricade. He is wearing a canvas hat. He is holding a rotary wheel on the gun/machine. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified soldier standing by a large gun inside a brick walled barricade. He is wearing a canvas hat. He is holding a rotary wheel on the gun/machine. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Armament - Munitions
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Accession Code
HV973.110.27
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
The unidentified soldier in the photograph is shown again in photograph HV973.110.26
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Goat onboard the HMS New Zealand

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38868
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a goat looking through a life preserver on the deck of the H.M.S. New Zealand, which 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 ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 14 x 17.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-187
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a goat looking through a life preserver on the deck of the H.M.S. New Zealand, which was in Vancouver Harbour.
Subjects
Animals - Goats
Public Services - Military Services
Names
H.M.S. New Zealand
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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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
Images
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Family and political photograph album

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3654
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1914-1977
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 album (ca. 85 photographs)
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph album containing ca. 85 photographs, including both personal and work-related subjects such as the Winch family and homes, and Winch's political work and travels. Also included are some textual records relating to Winch's political work.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Series
Harold E. Winch photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 album (ca. 85 photographs)
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph album containing ca. 85 photographs, including both personal and work-related subjects such as the Winch family and homes, and Winch's political work and travels. Also included are some textual records relating to Winch's political work.
Subjects
Government - Federal Government
Government - Provincial Government
Names
Winch, Harold Edward
Winch, Linda Marian Hendy
Winch, Grace
Winch, Eileen
Winch, Ernest "Ernie"
Winch, Eric
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation "CCF"
New Democratic Party
Douglas, Tommy
MacInnis, Grace
Accession Code
BV013.12.11
Date
1914-1977
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
A selection of photographs from scrapbook have been described at item level (BV013.12.36 to BV015.35.117)
Images
Documents

2013_0012_0011_001_Combined

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Bert and Herbert Price

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35947
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 Price son and father, (left to right) Bert and Herbert Price at the Price Raspberry Farm, Royal Oak Road standing beside a mule deer that has been shot, and is now tied to their front porch, hanging upside down. Their english foxhound is sitting beside the deer, at Herbert's feet, an…
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.
204-807
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Price son and father, (left to right) Bert and Herbert Price at the Price Raspberry Farm, Royal Oak Road standing beside a mule deer that has been shot, and is now tied to their front porch, hanging upside down. Their english foxhound is sitting beside the deer, at Herbert's feet, and Bert is holding a shotgun.
Subjects
Animals - Deer
Animals - Dogs
Armament - Firearms
Recreational Activities - Hunting
Names
Price, Bert
Price, Herbert
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
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Interview with Samuel Nalliah and Ruth (Angela) Nalliah

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19604
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1949-2023 (interview content), interviewed 29 May 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (68 min., 6 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (68 min., 7 sec.)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Samuel Nalliah and Ruth (Angela) Nalliah conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, James Binks. 00:00:00 - 00:13:30 Interview opens with introductions. Samuel (Sam) and Angela Nalliah provide biographical details including their p…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (68 min., 6 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (68 min., 7 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewer: James Binks Interviewees: Samuel Nalliah and Ruth (Angela) Nalliah Location of Interview: Nalliah family home Interview Date: May 29, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 68 min., 6 sec. Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby Photograph information: Ruth (Angela) Nalliah with husband Samuel Nalliah WARNING: Some of the content discussed in this interview (00:40:58 – 00:57:31) regarding the Tamil genocide may be upsetting to some people.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Samuel Nalliah and Ruth (Angela) Nalliah conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, James Binks. 00:00:00 - 00:13:30 Interview opens with introductions. Samuel (Sam) and Angela Nalliah provide biographical details including their parentage, place of birth (Sri Lanka), spoken language and education. Sam Nalliah shares details on his education while living in Sri Lanka, his later education in Wales where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Computer Science and his migration to Halifax in 1978 after obtaining a job at Dalhousie University as a systems analyst. Sam conveys how he decided to relocate from Halifax to Vancouver in 1986 and started his employment with BC Tel. Angela Nalliah shares details on her education and employment after immigrating to Canada from Sri Lanka in 1986. Angela conveys how she first lived in Ottawa, moved to Toronto in 1989 where she began working for TD bank and moved to Vancouver in 1999. 00:13:31 – 00:20:03 Sam Nalliah talks about how he and his wife Angela first met and married in 1999 and moved to Vancouver. Sam shares information on where his other family members immigrated to and why he decided to immigrate to Canada. Angela shares information on other members of her family who immigrated to Canada before her and how her uncle sponsored them all to come. 00:20:04 – 00:29:30 Sam provides further details regarding his family make up including; his first wife, his daughters (born in 1983 and 1985), his step daughter (born in 1991) and his youngest daughter (born in 2000). Sam tells how he worked as a Systems and Operations Manager at Shaughnessy Hospital and later at BC Hydro. Sam provides locations of homes that they lived in Burnaby and Vancouver. Sam and Angela describe what they liked about living in Burnaby, where their daughter attended school and where they did their shopping. 00:29:31 – 00:32:11 Angela talks about working for Prospera Credit Union from 2003 after TD bank downsized. Sam describes how they rented out their house in Vancouver and lived in a rental home in Burnaby that was owned by the City of Burnaby. Sam and Angela recollect the time period that they lived in Burnaby and Vancouver before deciding to move to Surrey in 2015. 00:32:12 – 00:35:59 Sam and Angela provide details regarding their daughter’s post-secondary education and careers. Angela talks about her social activities, volunteer work and involvement with the Thamil Cultural Society of British Columbia, the Women’s Network as well as the Westminster Bible Chapel Church in Burnaby and the Green Timbers Evangelical Covenant Church in Surrey. 00:36:00 – 00:40:57 Sam recalls hearing Prime Minster Pierre Elliott Trudeau speak about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms at Dalhousie University and the effect that his speech made on him. Sam talks about joining the National Democratic Party when Peter Julian was elected as a Member of Parliament for Burnaby. 00:40:58 – 00:57:31 (WARNING: Some of the content discussed in this portion of the interview may be upsetting to some people) Sam and Angela speak about their involvement with the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC). Angela describes the brutal violence that she witnessed while living in Sri Lanka during the Anti-Tamil state sponsored genocide in the 1980’s. Sam and Angela recollect and discuss their views and actions pertaining to the MV Sun Sea incident where a Thai cargo ship carrying Sri Lankan Tamil refugees to British Columbia were identified as terrorists by the Canadian Government and held in detention facilities. 00:57:32 – 01:08:07 Sam reflects on what he likes about Burnaby. Angela and Sam talk about Hindu temples attended by many Tamil and Sri Lankan people living in Burnaby and the lower mainland. Angela talks about the many cultural events and celebrations that are celebrated within the Tamil and Sri Lankan community including the Pongal Festival. Angela and Sam reflect on how grateful they are to be residents of Canada.
History
Interviewees biographies: Samuel (Sam) Nalliah was born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 1949. Sam immigrated to Halifax in 1977 after obtaining a position as a systems analyst at Dalhousie University. In 1986, Sam sponsored his parents to come to Canada. In 1986, after being introduced to the milder weather in Victoria, Sam decided to move to British Columbia. He moved to Burnaby in 1990 and began working for BC Tel in Burnaby. Following his job at BC Tel, Sam worked as a Systems and Operations Manager at Shaughnessy Hospital and later at BC Hydro. Ruth (Angela) Nalliah was born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 1964 and immigrated to Canada in 1986. As a Tamil living in Sri Lanka in the 1980’s Angela witnessed first hand the brutal violence during the Anti-Tamil state sponsored genocide. In 1986 Angela was relieved to be able to immigrate to Canada after being sponsored by her uncle. Angela first lived and worked in Ottawa and Toronto before marrying Samuel Nalliah in Ottawa in 1999 and the couple moved to Burnaby. Angela worked for TD bank in both Toronto and Vancouver until it downsized in 2003 and she began working for Prospero Credit Union. While living in Burnaby, Angela attended the Westminster Bible Chapel and after moving to Surrey she became a member of the Green Timbers Evangelical Covenant Church. Sam and Angela Nalliah have four daughters and since moving to British Columbia they’ve lived in Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey. Both Sam and Angela are involved with the Tamil Cultural Association of British Columbia and the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) as well as participates in Sri Lankan and Tamil community cultural events. Interviewer biography: James Binks has lived in the Lower Mainland since 2009 after relocating from Ontario. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia, where he conducted researched on heritage, environment, and globalization in India, Nepal, and Italy. At Burnaby Village Museum, James contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Education
Events - Festivals
Government
Government - Federal Government
Migration
Occupations
Organizations - Political Parties
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Religions
Religions - Christianity
Religions - Hinduism
Rights
Rights - Human Rights
Social Issues
Social Issues - Racism
Social Issues - Discrimination
Names
Nalliah, Ruth "Angela"
Nalliah, Samuel "Sam"
Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC)
Westminster Bible Chapel
Thamil Cultural Society of British Columbia (TCSBC)
Responsibility
Binks, James
Accession Code
BV023.16.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1949-2023 (interview content), interviewed 29 May 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Transcription available upon request - contact Burnaby Village Museum
Images
Audio Tracks

Interview with Samuel Nalliah and Ruth (Angela) Nalliah, 1949-2023 (interview content), interviewed 29 May 2023

Interview with Samuel Nalliah and Ruth (Angela) Nalliah, 1949-2023 (interview content), interviewed 29 May 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0008_003.mp3
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Munitions

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39155
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a table loaded with munitions. The factory was located in New Westminster.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-474
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a table loaded with munitions. The factory was located in New Westminster.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Buildings - Industrial - Factories
Armament - Munitions
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
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Munitions - New Westminster 1917

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39153
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a woman standing near a pile of debris at a railway yard identified by the caption as "Munitions - New Westminster 1917."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-472
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a woman standing near a pile of debris at a railway yard identified by the caption as "Munitions - New Westminster 1917."
Subjects
Armament - Munitions
Transportation - Rail
Occupations - War Workers
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
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My Story

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9673
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (4 min., 21 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
This film chronicles that 2013 journey of Kehar Sing Aujla and his wife as they travelled to India on vacation. The visit included a trip to the town of Ledo in North-East India, where the Ledo Mine Rescue Centre is located. In the film, Aujla describes the trip and the work he oversaw at the Ledo …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Series
Elders Digital Storytelling project series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (4 min., 21 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
This film chronicles that 2013 journey of Kehar Sing Aujla and his wife as they travelled to India on vacation. The visit included a trip to the town of Ledo in North-East India, where the Ledo Mine Rescue Centre is located. In the film, Aujla describes the trip and the work he oversaw at the Ledo Mine Rescue Centre when he was Superintendent of the Coal Mines Rescue Department in India. His visit with friends and trip to a local Sikh holy place is also included in the film.
History
Kehar Singh Aujla is originally from the Western part of India. He and his wife immigrated to Canada in 1996 to be closer to his son and his family in Burnaby. Aujla worked in the coal mining industry in India for 40 years starting in 1951. He passed his management exam in 1960, and spent 23 years working with a coal mine rescue organization. Since moving to Burnaby he has received recognition for his commitment to volunteer work, receiving eight awards between 2006 and 2016, including being selected as Burnaby's Citizen of the Year for 2011. His volunteering has included work with Volunteer Grandparents, Burnaby Citizen Support Services, Burnaby Village Museum, the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, BMO Marathon, Breast Cancer Association, and at the Sukh Sagar Gurdwara. His awards include the Gerontology Award from SFU, 2011 Citizen of the year from the City of Burnaby, Top 25 Immigrant of 2012 by Canadian Immigrants and Royal Bank of Canada, The Life Time Sewa Award by Sukh Sagar Sikh Temple of New Westminster, Best Community Service Award by Vaisakhi Gala of Surrey, Best Community Service Award by Age Care and News Leader, Sovereign Medal by Governor General of Canada, Above and Beyond Award by Fraser Health, Early Bird Award by Volunteer Resources of Burnaby General Hospital.
Creator
Aujla, Kehar Singh
Other Title Information
title supplied by film maker
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Industries - Mining
Emergency Measures
Religions - Sikhism
Names
Aujla, Kehar Singh
Accession Code
BV016.37.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
2016
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Transcribed title
Images
Video
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Six soliders with their rifles

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1015
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of six unidentified soldiers with their rifles, at attention in front of a shelter building at a camp. Three of the soldiers are kneeling on their right knees, and the other three are standing in formation behind them. They are wearing Stetson style hats. The acquisition record identifie…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of six unidentified soldiers with their rifles, at attention in front of a shelter building at a camp. Three of the soldiers are kneeling on their right knees, and the other three are standing in formation behind them. They are wearing Stetson style hats. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Armament
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Accession Code
HV973.110.29
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Soldiers in a comic act

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1008
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of three unidentified soliders with pipes in their mouths. Two of them holding a rifle over their shoulders, and one of them holding a wooden sword. They are watched by other soldiers and a man in civilian clothing. Behind them are tents, and a building with a sign that is half-covered, …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Material Details
inscribed in pencil, verso, "5-11"
Scope and Content
Photograph of three unidentified soliders with pipes in their mouths. Two of them holding a rifle over their shoulders, and one of them holding a wooden sword. They are watched by other soldiers and a man in civilian clothing. Behind them are tents, and a building with a sign that is half-covered, and reads, "CORN…" The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Structures - Tents
Armament
Accession Code
HV973.110.22
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
The camp appears to be the same camp depicted in photograph HV973.110.23 For another photograph of these three soldiers in their comic act, see photograph HV973.110.35
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Soldiers in a comic act

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1009
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified soliders with pipes in their mouths face an officer who is pointing the rifle at himself. There are some men mounted on horseback in the background. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w
Material Details
inscribed in pencil, verso, "5-11"
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified soliders with pipes in their mouths face an officer who is pointing the rifle at himself. There are some men mounted on horseback in the background. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Structures - Tents
Armament
Accession Code
HV973.110.23
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Soldiers in a comic act

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1021
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of three unidentified soliders standing with corn cob pipes in their mouths. Two of them have rifles by their sides, and one of them has a wooden sword by his side. They are wearing canvas hats. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Material Details
inscribed in pencil, verso, "5-11"
Scope and Content
Photograph of three unidentified soliders standing with corn cob pipes in their mouths. Two of them have rifles by their sides, and one of them has a wooden sword by his side. They are wearing canvas hats. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Armament
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Accession Code
HV973.110.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of these three soldiers in their comic act, see photograph HV973.110.22
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-30
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Soldiers with rifles at their sides

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1014
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
April 5, 1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of three unidentified soldiers standing with their rifles at their sides, rested on the ground and pointing up. They are wearing Stetson style hats.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Material Details
inscribed in black ink, verso, t. "April 5 - 1914"
Scope and Content
Photograph of three unidentified soldiers standing with their rifles at their sides, rested on the ground and pointing up. They are wearing Stetson style hats.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Armament
Accession Code
HV973.110.28
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
April 5, 1914
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Soldier with a rifle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1022
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
April 5, 1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified solider standing with a rifle in his hand at a military camp. Another soldier can be seen in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard
Material Details
inscribed in black ink, verso of photograph HV973.110.36, t. "April 5 - 1914" printed on the postcard, verso, "POST CARD/ BROWNIE SOUVENIR/ LITTLE STORIES/ ADDRESS"
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified solider standing with a rifle in his hand at a military camp. Another soldier can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Armament
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Accession Code
HV973.110.36
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
April 5, 1914
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
The unidentified soldier in the photograph may be the young man in the photograph HV973.110.39.
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-30
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Barker family next to the Central Park well

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37197
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1916 (date of original), copied 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm print + 3 p.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Barker family; Winnifred Barker, Eliza Barker, Beatrice Stokes, Sam Barker, Rose Dowding, and baby Ray Barker standing next to the Central Park artesian well cover.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1916 (date of original), copied 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Winnifred Barker subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm print + 3 p.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
334-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1996-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Barker family; Winnifred Barker, Eliza Barker, Beatrice Stokes, Sam Barker, Rose Dowding, and baby Ray Barker standing next to the Central Park artesian well cover.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Parks
Public Services - Utilities
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Oliver, Winnifred Barker
Barker, Eliza
Stokes, Beatrice
Barker, Sam
Dowding, Rose
Barker, Ray
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
3 p. accompanying is an essay entitled "Central Park / The Way It Was" written by Winnifred (Barker) Oliver
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

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