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Reception for Governor-General Lord Willingdon

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 2, 1928 (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 visit of Lord Willingdon to Burnaby at the Municipal Hall in 1928. Along the steps leading to the main entrance, are women in ranger uniforms holding Union Jacks on poles. Lord Willingdon and other dignitaries are standing in front of the entrance. The doorway is decorated with a…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 2, 1928 (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.
204-055
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the visit of Lord Willingdon to Burnaby at the Municipal Hall in 1928. Along the steps leading to the main entrance, are women in ranger uniforms holding Union Jacks on poles. Lord Willingdon and other dignitaries are standing in front of the entrance. The doorway is decorated with a sign that reads, "Welcome to Burnaby Lord Willingdon." Mabel Hawkshaw holding hands with her son, Cedric, as they walk towards the stairs.
Subjects
Events - Visits of State
Events - Royal Visits
Officials - Governor Generals
Symbols - Flags
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Hawkshaw, Merton Cedric Perry "Cedric"
Hawkshaw, Mabel Edith Honor McClean
Willingdon, Lord, 1866-1941
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Welcome to Burnaby Lord Willingdon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34350
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered on the steps of Burnaby Municipal Hall as part of the welcome reception for Lord and Lady Willingdon. They visited Burnaby in 1928 while Lord Willingdon was touring Canada in his role as Governor-General. A sing hanging over the door reads: Welcome to Bur…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-057
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered on the steps of Burnaby Municipal Hall as part of the welcome reception for Lord and Lady Willingdon. They visited Burnaby in 1928 while Lord Willingdon was touring Canada in his role as Governor-General. A sing hanging over the door reads: Welcome to Burnaby Lord Willingdon.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Officials - Governor Generals
Events - Visits of State
Events - Royal Visits
Names
Willingdon, Lord (1866-1941)
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Welcome to Burnaby Lord Willingdon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription238
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Municipal Hall decorated for the visit of Lord Willingdon in 1928. Along the steps leading to the main entrance are women in ranger uniforms holding Union Jacks on poles. Lord Willingdon and other dignitaries are standing in front of the entrance. The doorway is decorated with…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Municipal Hall decorated for the visit of Lord Willingdon in 1928. Along the steps leading to the main entrance are women in ranger uniforms holding Union Jacks on poles. Lord Willingdon and other dignitaries are standing in front of the entrance. The doorway is decorated with a sign that reads, "WELCOME TO BURNABY LORD WILLINGDON" There is a woman climbing up the steps towards Lord Willingdon. Lord Willingdon was Canada's Governor General at that time. The photographer is speculated to be Lloyd studio, because of the similarity with the photograph HV977.17.15 of Lord Willingdon's visit by Lloyd studio
Subjects
Officials - Governor Generals
Events - Visits of State
Names
Willingdon, Lord, 1866-1941
Burnaby City Hall
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV985.3137.8
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1928
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Related Material
For another photograph of the visit of Lord Willingdon at Burnaby Municipal Hall, see HV977.17.15
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
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Flags for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip Visit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55620
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of 24 men and women wearing various uniforms standing on the steps of Burnaby Municipal Hall holding Union Jacks. The photograph was taken on the occasion of the 1951 Royal Visit. None of the people in the photograph are identified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of 24 men and women wearing various uniforms standing on the steps of Burnaby Municipal Hall holding Union Jacks. The photograph was taken on the occasion of the 1951 Royal Visit. None of the people in the photograph are identified.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Symbols - Flags
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Allan Studios
Notes
Title based on caption
Caption on recto reads: "Flags for Princess Elizabeth & Prince Philip / Burnaby 1951"
Photographer's stamp on verso
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Waiting for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55644
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of approximately twenty-four men and women dressed in uniform, standing on the steps of the Municipal Hall. Many of the people are holding flags. The photograph was taken in 1951 during the royal visit of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-038
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of approximately twenty-four men and women dressed in uniform, standing on the steps of the Municipal Hall. Many of the people are holding flags. The photograph was taken in 1951 during the royal visit of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Nurses
Symbols - Flags
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Allan Studios
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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Reeve and Mrs. Beamish with Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55619
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Reeve Beamish and his wife (left) walking with Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip on the stage set up at Burnaby Municipal Hall for the 1951 Royal Visit. Two Royal Canadian Mounted Police are standing on either side of the steps to the stage.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-013
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of Reeve Beamish and his wife (left) walking with Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip on the stage set up at Burnaby Municipal Hall for the 1951 Royal Visit. Two Royal Canadian Mounted Police are standing on either side of the steps to the stage.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Public Services - Policing
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Elizabeth II Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-
Beamish, William Randolph "Ran"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Allan Studios
Notes
Title based on caption
Caption on recto reads: "Reeve Beamish & Mrs B. Queen & Philip Burnaby 1951"
Photographer's stamp on verso
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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May Queen's car

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34319
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.7 x 11.7 cm on page 17.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a May Day parade on Edmonds Street. This photograph was taken during the first Burnaby May Day celebrations when a large group of Boy Scouts lead a parade of people and cars down Edmonds Street. The first car pictured is carrying the May Queen, Ruth Bearn.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.7 x 11.7 cm on page 17.5 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-026
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a May Day parade on Edmonds Street. This photograph was taken during the first Burnaby May Day celebrations when a large group of Boy Scouts lead a parade of people and cars down Edmonds Street. The first car pictured is carrying the May Queen, Ruth Bearn.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Events - May Day
Events - Parades
Clothing - Uniforms
Symbols - Flags
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Burnaby May Day

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 26, 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the coronation of the May Queen at Robert Burnaby Park. The May Queen and her suite are seated on chairs on a stage, with flower girls seated on the steps leading up to the stage. Men, women and children are gathered around the stage to watch the coronation.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the coronation of the May Queen at Robert Burnaby Park. The May Queen and her suite are seated on chairs on a stage, with flower girls seated on the steps leading up to the stage. Men, women and children are gathered around the stage to watch the coronation.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Symbols - Flags
Clothing - Uniforms
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Accession Code
HV972.204.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 26, 1928
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Related Material
For other photographs from the same album, see HV972.204.3 - .14
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-25
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Inscribed on the negative and printed on recto of photograph: "37 / Burnaby May Day 26. 5. 28 / Lloyd Studio, McKay B.C."
Stamped on verso of the photograph: "Lloyd's Studio / 3965 Kingsway / McKay, B.C. Carl. 343R2."
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Salute to the Flag

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 26, 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of young men in sailor uniforms saluting the flag at Burnaby May Day at Robert Burnaby Park. There is a large Union Jack laid out on the ground, and the sailors are standing around its edges of the flag. A crowd is gathered behind them.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of young men in sailor uniforms saluting the flag at Burnaby May Day at Robert Burnaby Park. There is a large Union Jack laid out on the ground, and the sailors are standing around its edges of the flag. A crowd is gathered behind them.
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Symbols - Flags
Clothing - Uniforms
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
Wedgewood Street
Robert Burnaby Park
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Accession Code
HV972.204.10
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 26, 1928
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Related Material
For other photographs from the same album, see HV972.204.3 - .14
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-25
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Inscribed on the negative and printed on the recto of the photograph: "Burnaby May Day 26. 5. 28 / Lloyd Studio, McKay B.C. / 25."
Stamped on verso of the photograph: "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / McKay, B.C. Carl. 343R2."
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Lord Willingdon's visit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36499
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lord Willingdon, the Governor General of Canada shaking hands with a soldier on the steps of the Burnaby Municipal Hall as many spectators look on. A large sign above the steps to the Hall reads: "WELCOME TO BURNABY LORD WILLINGDON".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
281-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1992-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lord Willingdon, the Governor General of Canada shaking hands with a soldier on the steps of the Burnaby Municipal Hall as many spectators look on. A large sign above the steps to the Hall reads: "WELCOME TO BURNABY LORD WILLINGDON".
Subjects
Officials - Governor Generals
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Willingdon, Lord (1866-1941)
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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Visit of Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36979
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1953] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 10.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Prime Minster Louis St. Laurent shaking hands with residents during his visit to Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1953] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 10.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-437
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Prime Minster Louis St. Laurent shaking hands with residents during his visit to Burnaby.
Subjects
Officials - Prime Ministers
Events - Visits of State
Names
St. Laurent, Louis
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Visit of Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36981
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1953] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 10.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent in a car during his visit to Burnaby while a crowd looks on. A man with a 4x5 press camera is in the foreground.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1953] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 10.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-439
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent in a car during his visit to Burnaby while a crowd looks on. A man with a 4x5 press camera is in the foreground.
Subjects
Photographic Tools and Equipment - Cameras
Officials - Prime Ministers
Events - Visits of State
Names
St. Laurent, Louis
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Lord Willingdon at Burnaby Municipal Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34506
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.8 x 19.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lord Willingdon and Civic Officials standing on the steps of Burnaby Municipal Hall. A sign above the door reads, "Burnaby / Lord Willingdon."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.8 x 19.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
027-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lord Willingdon and Civic Officials standing on the steps of Burnaby Municipal Hall. A sign above the door reads, "Burnaby / Lord Willingdon."
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Events - Royal Visits
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation on lower right corner reads, "Lloyd Studio, McKay, BC / 14"
Key identifying a few people shown in the picture is taped to the back of the photo
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Arthur W. Mawbey

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46259
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1959 and 1964]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of World War I veteran Arthur W. Mawbey sitting in front of the Union Jack in uniform during a Remembrance Day observance ceremony. He is smoking a pipe, with one hand resting on his cane, and the other hand holding a white wooden cross with maple leaf resting on it.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1959 and 1964]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 13.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1147
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of World War I veteran Arthur W. Mawbey sitting in front of the Union Jack in uniform during a Remembrance Day observance ceremony. He is smoking a pipe, with one hand resting on his cane, and the other hand holding a white wooden cross with maple leaf resting on it.
Subjects
Persons - Veterans
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Symbols - Flags
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Mawbey, Arthur W.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Elementary school students

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1257
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1912 and 1928]
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 21 x 27 cm, mounted on card 32.5 x 39 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of eighty-four boys dressed in uniform, seated and standing in formation in front of an elementary school with their ten teachers. Three Five Races Under One Union flags (national flag for the Republic of China) are prominently displayed.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Series
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 21 x 27 cm, mounted on card 32.5 x 39 cm
Material Details
Card mount has a decorative border
Scope and Content
Photograph of eighty-four boys dressed in uniform, seated and standing in formation in front of an elementary school with their ten teachers. Three Five Races Under One Union flags (national flag for the Republic of China) are prominently displayed.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Buildings - Schools
Symbols - Flags
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
Accession Code
BV985.5331.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1912 and 1928]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/7/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph is written in Chinese characters
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Group of Brownies

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37301
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of twenty-six girls in Brownie uniforms in what appears to be a school gymnasium. The girls are all holding flags from different countries around the world. All are unidentified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Norah Code subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
345-022
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1997-05
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of twenty-six girls in Brownie uniforms in what appears to be a school gymnasium. The girls are all holding flags from different countries around the world. All are unidentified.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Clothing - Uniforms
Symbols - Flags
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Code, Norah
Notes
Photographs in this collection were taken and compiled by Norah Code, former editor of the "Burnaby Courier" newspaper during the course of her work for the newspaper
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Diamond Jubilee of Confederation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34260
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 2, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.1 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee at Central Park. The event was held on July 2, 1927 with a parade from the Municipal Hall at Edmonds along Kingsway to Central Park. Memorial services for those who died in the Great War were held at the Municipal Hall and the Memorial Hall, Roy…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 2, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.1 x 16.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee at Central Park. The event was held on July 2, 1927 with a parade from the Municipal Hall at Edmonds along Kingsway to Central Park. Memorial services for those who died in the Great War were held at the Municipal Hall and the Memorial Hall, Royal Oak. Shown in this photograph are Miss Canada, Jean Cameron, and other young women representing each province in the Dominion standing on the stage. Also on the dais are: ex-Reeve J.W. Weart, ex-Reeve T. Sanderson, Reeve Bennett (Vancouver), Councillor Grimmett (Vancouver), Councillor Hall (Vancouver), Councillor Buckingham (South Vancouver), and MP Leon Ladner.
Subjects
Celebrations - Jubilee
Symbols - Flags
Clothing - Costumes
Officials
Names
Weart, John W.
Sanderson, Thomas F.
Ladner, Leon
Cameron, Jean
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photographs reads, "Diamond Jubilee of Confederation / Burnaby, B.C., July 2nd '27"
Back of photographs stamped, "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / McKay, B.C., Carl. 343R2"
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Central Park
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Flag waving at the March of the Clans

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36311
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the March of the Clans in Edinburgh organised by Lord MacPherson of Drumochter at the government's behest. This is taken at the side of the road, looking into the crowd of men waving flags. George A. and Alice Grant of Burnaby attended this event.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 18.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-031
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of the March of the Clans in Edinburgh organised by Lord MacPherson of Drumochter at the government's behest. This is taken at the side of the road, looking into the crowd of men waving flags. George A. and Alice Grant of Burnaby attended this event.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Symbols - Flags
Clothing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Outram, George
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of print reads: "GEORGE OUTRAM & CO. LTD. 65 BUCHANAN STREET GLASGOW, C.1."
Photographer identifies photograph as no. B156Y-A
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Princess Elizabeth at Burnaby Municipal Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55603
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Princess Elizabeth's 1951 visit to Burnaby. Reeve William R. Beamish and Princess Elizabeth are seen with a crowd outside Burnaby Municipal Hall at Edmonds Street and Kingsway. Prince Philip can be seen standing behind the Princess.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Civil Service series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-078
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of Princess Elizabeth's 1951 visit to Burnaby. Reeve William R. Beamish and Princess Elizabeth are seen with a crowd outside Burnaby Municipal Hall at Edmonds Street and Kingsway. Prince Philip can be seen standing behind the Princess.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Events - Royal Visits
Names
Beamish, William Randolph "Ran"
Elizabeth II Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
McLeod, D.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "Corporation of Burnaby 1951"
Photographer's stamp on verso
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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Princess Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and Reeve Beamish

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36713
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 9 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Reeve Beamish, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip at the Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds Street. Her bouquet is made of orchids from Burnaby Orchids Ltd.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 9 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-068
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Reeve Beamish, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip at the Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds Street. Her bouquet is made of orchids from Burnaby Orchids Ltd.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Events - Royal Visits
Names
Beamish, William Randolph "Ran"
Burnaby Orchids Limited
Elizabeth II Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
Less detail

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