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Burnaby's May Queen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34539
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1926 and 1939]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's May Queen seated in a photographic studio with flowers surrounding her.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1926 and 1939]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 25 x 20 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
042-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's May Queen seated in a photographic studio with flowers surrounding her.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on cardboard mat photograph originally framed with read: "The Stride Studios, New Westminster, BC". Photograph removed from frame for conservation purposes; mat not retained.
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Burnaby's May Queen 1928-9

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 17 cm with 8 x 15 cm label attatched.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's May Queen and her suite, from 1928-9. The three girls are identified in the attached label as; Lottie Butchart (of Armstrong Avenue School, maid of honour), Sylvia Murley (of Kingsway West school, May Queen), and Doris Wilmott (of Douglas Road school, maid of honour).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
North Burnaby Board of Trade subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 17 cm with 8 x 15 cm label attatched.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
476-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2005-8
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's May Queen and her suite, from 1928-9. The three girls are identified in the attached label as; Lottie Butchart (of Armstrong Avenue School, maid of honour), Sylvia Murley (of Kingsway West school, May Queen), and Doris Wilmott (of Douglas Road school, maid of honour).
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Butchart, Lottie
Murley, Sylvia
Auvache, Sylvia Murley
Wilmott, Doris
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
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Correspondence re May Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19578
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
textual record
Scope and Content
Item consists of Correspondence sent by Mabel E. Hawkshaw to New Westminster Council regarding Burnaby May Day 1925.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Mabel Hawkshaw records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
textual record
Scope and Content
Item consists of Correspondence sent by Mabel E. Hawkshaw to New Westminster Council regarding Burnaby May Day 1925.
Creator
Hawkshaw, Mabel Edith Honor McClean
Subjects
Events - May Day
Accession Code
HV977.17.3
Date
1925
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Crowning the May Queen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38673
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowning ceremony for Burnaby's 1928-1929 May Queen, Sylvia Murley on the raised dais receiving her crown, flanked by numerous flower girls and attendants.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
North Burnaby Board of Trade subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
476-016
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2005-8
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowning ceremony for Burnaby's 1928-1929 May Queen, Sylvia Murley on the raised dais receiving her crown, flanked by numerous flower girls and attendants.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Auvache, Sylvia Murley
Murley, Sylvia
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
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Diamond Jubilee Parade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34262
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 2, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.9 x 16.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Central Park. Miss Canada, Jean Cameron is on a float with other young women representing each province of the Dominion. Note the paper mache beaver pulling the throne. The event was held on July 2, 1927 with a parade from the Municipal Hall at Edmonds …
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 : b&w ; 10.9 x 16.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Central Park. Miss Canada, Jean Cameron is on a float with other young women representing each province of the Dominion. Note the paper mache beaver pulling the throne. 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, on Royal Oak.
Subjects
Celebrations - Jubilee
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - Parades
Names
Cameron, Jean
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Diamond Jubilee of Confederation / Burnaby, B.C., July 2nd '27"
Back of photograph stamped, "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / McKay, B.C., Carl. 343R2"
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Escorts at Burnaby's first May Day

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of male escorts escorting the May Queen and Princess and suites during Burnaby's first May Day festivities in Central Park.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of male escorts escorting the May Queen and Princess and suites during Burnaby's first May Day festivities in Central Park.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Geographic Access
Central Park
Accession Code
BV995.8.34
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 13
Note in white ink on page of album reads: "THE ESCORTS"
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Felix Penne at Burnaby May Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20604
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 3.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of writer and journalist, J. Francis Bursill (pen name - Felix Penne) attending Burnaby's first May Day festivities in Central Park.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 3.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of writer and journalist, J. Francis Bursill (pen name - Felix Penne) attending Burnaby's first May Day festivities in Central Park.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Bursill, John Francis "Felix Penne"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Accession Code
BV995.8.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 13
Note in white ink on page of album reads: "FELIX PENNE / (FRANCIS BURSILL)"
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First May Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35293
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925 (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 first Burnaby May Day in 1925. Margaret Urquhart (Peggy) and her mother Lillias Urquhart (circled) were spectators.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925 (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.
204-150
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first Burnaby May Day in 1925. Margaret Urquhart (Peggy) and her mother Lillias Urquhart (circled) were spectators.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Events - May Day
Names
Urquhart, Lillias
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption on photograph
Parallel Name Authority: "Stride Studios"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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First May Queen Ruth Bearn

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20595
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first May Queen, Ruth Bearn dressed in May Day costume during Burnaby's first May Day celebration. Ruth Bearn was from the 1st Burnaby Girl Guide Company.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first May Queen, Ruth Bearn dressed in May Day costume during Burnaby's first May Day celebration. Ruth Bearn was from the 1st Burnaby Girl Guide Company.
History
Burnaby's first May Day celebration took place on Saturday May 23, 1925 in Central Park. The May Queen and her court were chosen by "lot" in Burnaby Muncipal Council chambers with candidates submitted from Burnaby's public and high schools. Names were placed in a silk hat and Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean drew the successful candidates. Ruth Bearn from Riverway West School was chosen as queen and Agness Kilgour from North Burnaby High School was chosen as Princess Burnaby. Candidates chosen for the Queen's court included First Maid of honour, Jessie Gungeon (Kingsway West School); Second Maid of Honour, Margaret McCallum (Schou Street School) and Third Maid of Honour, Eileen Jacques (Armstrong Avenue School). Candidates chosen for the Princess Burnaby court included, First Maid of Honour, Nellie Mitchell (North Burnaby High School); Second Maid of Honour, Lucretia Adair (South Burnaby High School) and Third Maid of Honour, Louis Lister (South Burnaby High School). Frank Harcourt (Riverway East School) was selected as Earl Marshal; Leo Rowley (Douglas Road School) was selected as First Page; Bertie Telford (Schou Street School) was selected as Second Page; Victor Bennett (Capitol Hill School) was selected as First Herald and James Clogg (Edmonds Street School) was selected as Second Herald.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
Accession Code
BV995.8.26
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 7
Inscription in white ink on page of album reads: "BURNABY'S FIRST MAYDAY / 1925 / PRINCESS BURNABY / THE FIRST MAY QUEEN / (RUTH BEARN 1ST BURNABY / COMPANY GIRL GUIDES)"
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First school teacher in Burnaby at May Day

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first school teacher in Burnaby, Miss Ethel Lucretia LePage attending Burnaby's first May Day festivities in Central Park.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first school teacher in Burnaby, Miss Ethel Lucretia LePage attending Burnaby's first May Day festivities in Central Park.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
LePage, Ethel Lucretia
Geographic Access
Central Park
Accession Code
BV995.8.33
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 13
Note in white ink on page of album reads: "THE FIRST SCHOOL TEACHER / IN BURNABY"
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Girls' birthday party

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37083
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.9 x 12.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of girls at a birthday party wearing fancy hats. The Mayhew sisters, Edna Jean and Margrett Ellen, may be part of this group.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928 (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 ; 7.9 x 12.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-546
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of girls at a birthday party wearing fancy hats. The Mayhew sisters, Edna Jean and Margrett Ellen, may be part of this group.
Subjects
Clothing - Costumes
Events - Parties
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Gordon Morash and Colleen Campbell

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36936
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.0 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gordon Morash and Colleen Campbell dressed as a bride and groom for a May Day parade.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928 (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 ; 8.0 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-394
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gordon Morash and Colleen Campbell dressed as a bride and groom for a May Day parade.
Subjects
Clothing - Costumes
Events - May Day
Names
Campbell, Colleen
Morash, Gordon
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
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Hudson's Bay parade float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1385
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[192-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float with ten young girls seated on the side of the float. Each girl holds a pole with a letter at the top, spelling out "PLAYGROUND". Below them are letterings at lower part of float that spells out "…OUVER CHILDREN NEED PLAYGRO…" (likely spelling out "Vancouver children ne…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Material Details
stamped on verso, t. "0 19"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float with ten young girls seated on the side of the float. Each girl holds a pole with a letter at the top, spelling out "PLAYGROUND". Below them are letterings at lower part of float that spells out "…OUVER CHILDREN NEED PLAYGRO…" (likely spelling out "Vancouver children need playground"). A part of a crest is visible above the girls, "HU--NY INCORPORATED 1670" It appears to be the Hudson's Bay Company crest. There is a Union Jack at right, and the float is going past a hardware store along a street with railway tracks. The event and the identity of the girls are not known.
Subjects
Transportation - Parade Floats
Events - Parades
Names
Hudson's Bay Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.5757.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[192-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-01-23
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Kingsway West Maypole dancers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36034
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on heavyweight drawing paper
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kingsway West Maypole Dancers standing in a row with the Maypoles behind them on May Day, at Robert Burnaby Park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
B. Keisler subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on heavyweight drawing paper
Description Level
Item
Record No.
214-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kingsway West Maypole Dancers standing in a row with the Maypoles behind them on May Day, at Robert Burnaby Park.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Clothing
Names
Kingsway West School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
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Livestock Parade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34573
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27.6 x 35.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a livestock parade at the Provincial Exhibition. People are standing with animals, including goats, horses and cattle, in a field in front of a building.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27.6 x 35.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
053-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a livestock parade at the Provincial Exhibition. People are standing with animals, including goats, horses and cattle, in a field in front of a building.
Subjects
Animals - Cows
Exhibitions - Agricultural
Animals - Goats
Animals - Horses
Events - Parades
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption underneath the photograph reads, "Live stock [sic] parade at the Provincial Exhibition, 1920. New Westminster, B.C."
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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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Margaret and Flora McCallum

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38251
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of sisters Margaret and Flora McCallum standing in a field holding a basket of flowers between them. Margaret was picked to be a Maid of Honour to Burnaby's first May Queen and Flora was picked to be a flower girl to Burnaby's second May Queen the following year.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Margaret McCallum subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
375-013
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-42
Scope and Content
Photograph of sisters Margaret and Flora McCallum standing in a field holding a basket of flowers between them. Margaret was picked to be a Maid of Honour to Burnaby's first May Queen and Flora was picked to be a flower girl to Burnaby's second May Queen the following year.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Clothing
Names
McCallum, Margaret
McCallum, Flora
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Margaret McCallum

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2805
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 23, 1925
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Margaret McCallum, Maid of Honour for the first Burnaby May Day standing in front of a large hedge with a basket of flowers at her feet and dressed for her roll as the May Queen’s Maid of Honour.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Burnaby events photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Margaret McCallum, Maid of Honour for the first Burnaby May Day standing in front of a large hedge with a basket of flowers at her feet and dressed for her roll as the May Queen’s Maid of Honour.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
McCallum, Margaret
Accession Code
HV982.25.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 23, 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-09-12
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: “Margaret McCallum, / May 23rd, 1925”
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: “Burnaby’s / First May Day”
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: “Crystal Finish / Guaranteed Not To Fade”
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Mary Cram's Birthday Party

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35707
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925 (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 Mary Cram's eighth birthday party. Identified: (far left) William Cram (father) and (6th from left, face partially hidden) Mary Cram. Mary's father cleared some farm property for her outdoors birthday party featuring games and ice cream. The home was located at Kingsway and what is…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925 (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.
204-565
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mary Cram's eighth birthday party. Identified: (far left) William Cram (father) and (6th from left, face partially hidden) Mary Cram. Mary's father cleared some farm property for her outdoors birthday party featuring games and ice cream. The home was located at Kingsway and what is now 6515 Denbigh Avenue.
Subjects
Events - Parties
Names
Cram, William
Vogt, Mary Cram
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Denbigh Avenue
Street Address
6515 Denbigh Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
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May Day

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
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 May Day activities in Robert Burnaby Park. Identified: (5th from left) Ellen "Nellie" Fetherstonhaugh (she later changed her first name to Leta and later became Leta Arden), 10 years old, flower girl.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
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.
204-274
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of May Day activities in Robert Burnaby Park. Identified: (5th from left) Ellen "Nellie" Fetherstonhaugh (she later changed her first name to Leta and later became Leta Arden), 10 years old, flower girl.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Clothing
Names
Arden, Leta Fetherstonhaugh
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
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