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100 records – page 5 of 5.

Mr. Anderson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35092
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr. Anderson standing outside on a path in his World War II Pacific Coast Rangers uniform.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Davies family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
190-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1986-41
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr. Anderson standing outside on a path in his World War II Pacific Coast Rangers uniform.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Pacific Coast Rangers
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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R.C.A.F. battalion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9892
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1943]
Collection/Fonds
Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 33 cm mounted on board 12.5 x 33 cm
Scope and Content
Group photograph of memebers of the Royal Canadian Airforce batallion in Edmonton, Alberta. Gerald Sanders is identified seated in the front row, 6th from right. Gerald served as an aircraft mechanic during World War II.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
Series
Sanders-Sparman photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 33 cm mounted on board 12.5 x 33 cm
Material Details
Text hand-written in blue ink on back of photograph frame reads: "Front Row 4th Veionette / 2nd Row 2nd Doug Brownlagh / Front Row 6th From Right Gerald Sanders / Total = 58 - 1942 - / OR 43 / - EDMONTON". White and maroon rectangular adhesive label on back of frame reads: "Woodward's / PICTURES AND MIRRORS / NO. 2789".
Scope and Content
Group photograph of memebers of the Royal Canadian Airforce batallion in Edmonton, Alberta. Gerald Sanders is identified seated in the front row, 6th from right. Gerald served as an aircraft mechanic during World War II.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Sanders, Gerald Frank
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV018.34.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1943]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-07-12
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Royal Canadian Air Force barracks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55530
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the barracks where John Shaw lived during his training with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Vernon, BC. Written on the verso of the photograph reads: "X marks our room. The five end windows with the porch on the left."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of the barracks where John Shaw lived during his training with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Vernon, BC. Written on the verso of the photograph reads: "X marks our room. The five end windows with the porch on the left."
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Buildings - Military
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
"x" is written on recto of photograph
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Trenton

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55557
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of tennis courts and an airplane hanger at the air force base in Trenton, Ontario.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-032
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of tennis courts and an airplane hanger at the air force base in Trenton, Ontario.
Subjects
Buildings - Military
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "Tennis courts and 2 hangers from Rm 220 Block 3, Trenton"
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Benson Bros. Shipyard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35584
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942 (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 the Benson Bros. shipyard at the foot of Bidwell Street in Vancouver in Coal Harbour. The boat is a Fairmile submarine chaser, 122 feet long, being built for the war effort. Benson Bros. also built torpedo retrievers, minesweepers and, in peace time, fishing boats.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942 (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.
204-442
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Benson Bros. shipyard at the foot of Bidwell Street in Vancouver in Coal Harbour. The boat is a Fairmile submarine chaser, 122 feet long, being built for the war effort. Benson Bros. also built torpedo retrievers, minesweepers and, in peace time, fishing boats.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Shipyards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Benson Brothers Shipyard
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Basic training for A. R. P. workers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5106
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1940
Call Number
358.3 SUN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
BV988.47.15
Call Number
358.3 SUN
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Sun Pub. Co.
Vancouver Sun
Publication Date
1940
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada--Civil defense
World War, 1939-1945--Canada
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
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New instructions on how to fight fire bombs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5109
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV988.47.20
Call Number
358.3 CAN v.2
Author
Canada. Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions
Place of Publication
Ottawa
Publisher
Edmond Cloutier
Publication Date
1942
Physical Description
4 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada--Civil defense
Incendiary bombs
Fire extinction
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Notes
Version 2 of 2
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RCAF group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3931
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Sept. 1944
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all wearing RCAF uniforms and identified as "Cook, Harrington, Kendnick, Collins, McGraw, Philips, Wogna, Vernon, Geo Philips, Autchion [sic] and King". The photograph was taken in an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9.5 cm
Material Details
Annotated in pencil on the back of the photograph are names of the men in the image. "Cook, Harrington, Kendnick, Collins / McGraw, Philips / Wogna, Vernon, Geo Philips, Autchion [?] / King / Sept./44 / Dishforth York / R.C.A.F."
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all wearing RCAF uniforms and identified as "Cook, Harrington, Kendnick, Collins, McGraw, Philips, Wogna, Vernon, Geo Philips, Autchion [sic] and King". The photograph was taken in an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Subjects
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Legion
Accession Code
BV014.33.73
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Sept. 1944
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Mar-2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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RCAF group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3932
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all in RCAF uniforms at an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all in RCAF uniforms at an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Subjects
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Mark, Thomas "Tom"
Royal Canadian Legion
Accession Code
BV014.33.74
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Mar-2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Tom Mark

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3930
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Mark in his RAF/RCAF uniform standing in front of a building in an unknown location.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Mark in his RAF/RCAF uniform standing in front of a building in an unknown location.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Wars
Names
Mark, Thomas "Tom"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV014.33.72
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Mar-2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Standing with a Mountie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3412
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three men in military uniforms standing with a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer in dress uniform. The solider on the far right is Frank Battersby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three men in military uniforms standing with a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer in dress uniform. The solider on the far right is Frank Battersby.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Public Services - Policing
Clothing - Uniforms
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Battersby, Frank
Accession Code
BV005.30.34
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Date
1/19/2010
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Camp Vernon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3387
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of military trainees standing at ease and forming three rows in front of Nissen huts at the Canadian Military Training Centre, Camp Vernon.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of military trainees standing at ease and forming three rows in front of Nissen huts at the Canadian Military Training Centre, Camp Vernon.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Buildings - Military
Accession Code
BV005.30.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Date
1/19/2010
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Frank Battersby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3409
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frank Battersby in uniform, sitting on a stone fence in front of the Canadian Military Centre, Camp Vernon. An unidentified man is visible in the background (on the right).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frank Battersby in uniform, sitting on a stone fence in front of the Canadian Military Centre, Camp Vernon. An unidentified man is visible in the background (on the right).
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Buildings - Military
Names
Battersby, Frank
Accession Code
BV005.30.31
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Date
1/19/2010
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Sleeping quarters

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3413
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the barracks sleeping quarters at the Canadian Forces Base, Calgary with soldiers sitting or standing at each bunk.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the barracks sleeping quarters at the Canadian Forces Base, Calgary with soldiers sitting or standing at each bunk.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Buildings - Military
Accession Code
BV005.30.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Date
1/19/2010
Photographer
Battersby, Frank
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Soldier in a snow covered field

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1840
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified soldier with short sleeved shirt, standing in the middle of a snow covered field. He is hugging his chest (due to the cold weather) and smiling at the camera. Behind him are large multi-unit buildings with snow-capped roofs.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified soldier with short sleeved shirt, standing in the middle of a snow covered field. He is hugging his chest (due to the cold weather) and smiling at the camera. Behind him are large multi-unit buildings with snow-capped roofs.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Buildings - Military
Accession Code
BV004.104.135
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Affidavit re proof of age for Elmer Wilson Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15105
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 May 1946
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an Affidavit in the Matter of Proof of Age for Elmer Wilson Martin. The Affidavit is signed on May 16, 1946 by Elmer Wilson Martin's mother, Bethia Martin and is signed proof of his date of birth in Saskatchewan and is signed by a Notary Public, Alexander J. Gordon.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an Affidavit in the Matter of Proof of Age for Elmer Wilson Martin. The Affidavit is signed on May 16, 1946 by Elmer Wilson Martin's mother, Bethia Martin and is signed proof of his date of birth in Saskatchewan and is signed by a Notary Public, Alexander J. Gordon.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell
Accession Code
BV019.40.43
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
16 May 1946
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Air mail letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15128
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he's happy to be back with his regiment after finishing his stay in hospital; thanks May for the chocolates that she sent and how he expects to receive his third stripe which means a raise on top of his Sergeant's pay.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.16
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Cdn Army Over"
Stamp in blue ink on front of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
Circular post mark on front of air mail letter reads: "FIELDRCST_OFFICE / * JU 19/ 43"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15143
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin describes his health recovering from his wounds; shares his current experience in Holland near the German border; recalls a visit to Belgium; tells of how other fellows that landed on D-Day will be taking leave in England and that he would like to visit Paris on his next leave.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.31
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss May Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / Box 167 , / WEST SUMMERLAND, B.C."
Circular postmark stamps read: "WEST SD... [sic] / AM / DE 23 / 44/ ..." and "DEC 21 / 6 PM / 1944"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15145
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin reflects on how he spent Christmas day and how he discovered that the camp cook came from the Burnaby Lake area.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.32
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
27 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: "FIELD POST OFFICE 403 / 8 / DE 29 / 44"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15146
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
20 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin thanks May for the Christmas parcel she sent; how he received a backlog of letters addressed to him at the convalescent hospital; how the boys that landed on D-Day are taking leave in England; describes a Christmas party that his regiment put on for twenty kids in a nearby town and says that he looks forward to a good Christmas dinner provided there isn't any unexpected action.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.33
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
20 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / West Summerland / B.C. / Canada / Box 158" (crossed out address reads: "c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C...")
Circular postmark stamps read: "JAN 4 / 8 PM / 1945" and " SUMMERLAND / AM / JAN 6 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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