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Go slow, Mary : a farce-comedy in three acts

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Mortimer, Lillian, -1946

Publication Date: c1925

Call Number: 812 MOR

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV982.24.24

Call Number: 812 MOR

Author: Mortimer, Lillian, -1946

Place of Publication: Chicago

Publisher: T. S. Denison & Co.

Publication Date: c1925

Physical Description: 100 p. ; 19 cm.

Inscription: "Danny Grubb" [Handwritten on cover, title page and page 3] "J. B. Street 6176 Walker Ave. Burnaby 1, B.C." [Stamped in blue ink on title page] Calculations on title page. Page notations on page 3. Names written beside characters on page 3.

Library Subject (LOC): Marriage--Drama; Housewives--Drama; Housewives; Marriage; Drama

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Books; Documentary Artifacts - Scripts

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Denby Brothers Shoe Company trucks

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1921]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.4 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two Johnston Storage Company trucks loaded with rolls and stacks of leather for Denby Brothers shoe company. Banner signs that read "for DENBY BROS & Co. Vancouver BC" hang on the sides of the trucks that are parked just outside of the Denby Brothers store. Beside the store is another…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.4 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two Johnston Storage Company trucks loaded with rolls and stacks of leather for Denby Brothers shoe company. Banner signs that read "for DENBY BROS & Co. Vancouver BC" hang on the sides of the trucks that are parked just outside of the Denby Brothers store. Beside the store is another business with a sign that reads "A. Ramsay & Son Company." The street is brick laid, and to the right can be seen a large sign for The Vancouver Sun, advertised as publisher, printer, and bookbinder. Inscribed in the negative and printed on photograph, front lower right: "8160." An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "circa 1921." Stamped on the back of the photo is: "Leonard Frank / Photographic Artist / 553 Granville St. / Bay. 1029 Vancouver, B.C./ In re-ordering prints mention no. 8160."

Subjects: Transportation - Trucks; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Denby Brothers and Company; Johnston Storage Company Limited

Geographic Access: Vancouver

Accession Code: HV977.84.4

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1921]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-07-11

Photographer: Frank, Leonard

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Entrance to Oasis Tourist Camp

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [192-]

Collection/Fonds: Roy Bernard Raymer fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 8.6 x 15.1 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the entrance to Oasis Tourist Camp, which is marked by a large sign put up with two posts on either side of the sign . It reads, "Tea Gardens / The Oasis / 'Rest and Refresh' / Free Tourist Camp." Further along the driveway is a smaller sign that reads: "'Welcome.' Drive In." To the…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Roy Bernard Raymer fonds

Series: Ray Raymer photograph collection series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 8.6 x 15.1 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the entrance to Oasis Tourist Camp, which is marked by a large sign put up with two posts on either side of the sign . It reads, "Tea Gardens / The Oasis / 'Rest and Refresh' / Free Tourist Camp." Further along the driveway is a smaller sign that reads: "'Welcome.' Drive In." To the left of the entrance is a modified house building with a sign advertising for Fraser Valley ice cream placed outside the extended patio. The Oasis Tourist Camp was located at 2675 Kingsway (after 1959 address became 6105 Kingsway) in Burnaby and was owned and operated by the Raymer family.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Oasis

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Street Address: 6105 Kingsway

Accession Code: HV977.121.3

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [192-]

Media Type: Photograph

Planning Study Area: Windsor Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 23-Aug-06

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Royal Oak Garage

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1925]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the front entrance to the Royal Oak Garage with three men standing by the doorway. The man standing in the middle is believed to be Stan Cullen, the owner and operator of the garage. Signs advertising "HAVOLINE OIL" and "Tires and Tubes [from] Selected Dealers" are posted at the entra…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the front entrance to the Royal Oak Garage with three men standing by the doorway. The man standing in the middle is believed to be Stan Cullen, the owner and operator of the garage. Signs advertising "HAVOLINE OIL" and "Tires and Tubes [from] Selected Dealers" are posted at the entrance. The Royal Oak Garage was located at 3439 Kingsway (later renumbered 5103 Kingsway).

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Service Stations; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Cullen, Stan; Royal Oak Garage

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Street Address: 5103 Kingsway

Accession Code: BV993.28.31

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1925]

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Marlborough Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2024-04-16

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying

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Royal Oak Garage

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [192-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Royal Oak Garage taken from a distance. Advertisements for "SHELL GASOLINE" are visible. The Royal Oak Garage was located at 3439 Kingsway (later renumbered 5103 Kingsway).

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Royal Oak Garage taken from a distance. Advertisements for "SHELL GASOLINE" are visible. The Royal Oak Garage was located at 3439 Kingsway (later renumbered 5103 Kingsway).

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Service Stations; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: Royal Oak Garage

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Street Address: 5103 Kingsway

Accession Code: BV993.28.34

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [192-]

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Marlborough Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2024-04-23

Photographer: Frank, Leonard

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Photographer identifies photograph as no. 11825; Embossed lettering on lower left of photograph reads: "LEONARD FRANK/ -PHOTOS-/ VANCOUVER, B.C."; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "LEONARD FRANK PHOTOS/ 553 GRANVILLE ST/ VANCOUVER. - - B. C."

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A Canadian song book

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1929

Call Number: 784.8 MAC

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.21.3

Call Number: 784.8 MAC

Contributor: MacMillan, Ernest, 1893-1973

Place of Publication: Toronto, Ont.; London

Publisher: J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd.

Publication Date: 1929

Physical Description: xii, 180 p.: music; 23 cm.

Inscription: "With Mother's love/To Hazel/May 28, 1929./From Victoria/National Convention I.O.D.E." and "E. Fountain - 1957" written in pencil, endpapers (front). "B. Geosits 1" written in ink, endpapers (front).

Library Subject (LOC): Songs, English; United Church of Canada; Hymns; Methodist Church

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Books; Documentary Artifacts - Sheet Music

Notes: "Edited by Ernest MacMillan"; "Published under the auspices of the National Council of Education" -- Title page verso; "'The exercise of singing is delightful to nature, and good to preserve the health of Man.' William Byrd" -- Title page; Includes index.

British war cemeteries Ypres : 1914-1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1920

Call Number: 940.3 BRI

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.5828.1

Call Number: 940.3 BRI

Place of Publication: Bruxelles

Publisher: Ern. Thill

Publication Date: 1920

Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. : 21 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): World War, 1914-1918--Monuments--Belgium--Ieper; War memorials; National cemeteries--Belgium--Ieper; Monuments; National cemeteries; Soldiers' bodies, Disposition of; Great Britain

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Booklets; Wars; Wars - World War, 1914-1918

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Recipes for home economics classes

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Saskatchewan, Department of Education

Publication Date: 1926

Call Number: 641.1 REC

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV019.37.6

Call Number: 641.1 REC

Author: Saskatchewan, Department of Education

Place of Publication: Regina, [Sask.]

Publisher: Province of Saskatchewan, Department of Education

Publication Date: 1926

Series: Home economics bulletin no. 5

Printer: J.W. Reid

Physical Description: 48 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Inscription: Handwritten text in black ink on front cover reads: "Reta Boyd".

Library Subject (LOC): Home economics; Nutrition; Home economics--North America--History; Cookbooks--1920-1929; Cooking, Canadian; Juvenile literature

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Books

Object History: Elmer Wilson Martin was a professional engineer who lived much of his life in Burnaby. He married Ellen Renetta "Reta" (Boyd) Martin in approx. 1930 and the couple moved to Burnaby in 1931 for him to attend UBC. He later enlisted in the RCAF during WWII where he served as a pilot and wing commander. Elmer ran Martin's Auto Villa at 6604 East Hastings Street (later 6574 East Hastings Street) and was heavily involved in local Burnaby politics and with the North Burnaby Board of Trade. The donor states that he ran for Burnaby mayor in 1959 and also donated land to S.F.U. in the late 1960's. He had many businesses throughout his life including Paneloc Buildings, a pre-fab building manufacturing company. His last position was as Director with the construction company Webb & Knapp Canada Ltd.

Notes: "Authorized by the Minister of Education" - title page. "Printed by J.W. Reid, King's Printer" -- title page Includes index

An English grammar for secondary schools

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Cowperthwaite, W. A.; Marshall, E. K. Jr. (Eli Kennerly), 1889-1966

Publication Date: 1927

Call Number: 428.2 COW

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.21.29

Call Number: 428.2 COW

Author: Cowperthwaite, W. A.; Marshall, E. K. Jr. (Eli Kennerly), 1889-1966

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Copp Clark Co.

Publication Date: 1927

Physical Description: iii, 244 p. ; 19 cm.

Inscription: Faded stamp on front cover. Unreadable "97" [handwritten in black ink on front pastedown] "00047" [stamped in black ink on front pastedown] "Langley Jr.-Sr. High School Library" [stamped in purple ink on front pastedown]

Library Subject (LOC): English language--Textbooks

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Books

Aprons and caps

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences; Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture

Publication Date: c1922

Call Number: 646 PIC

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.6.14

Call Number: 646 PIC

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences; Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1922

Physical Description: 51 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Millinery; Sewing

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Booklets

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

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Care of clothing : home laundering, dry cleaning, dyeing, remodeling, the upkeep of clothes, the budget

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: 1926; c1925

Call Number: 646.4 WOM

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.6.6

Call Number: 646.4 WOM

Author: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: 1926; c1925

Series: Woman's Institute library of dressmaking, v. 3

Physical Description: vi, xxiv, 262 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Clothing and dress; Laundry

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Books

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

Notes: Includes index.

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Catherine Mary Corner

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1928 or 1929]

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13.8 x 8.8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Catherine Mary Corner (later becoming Mrs. Levins), as a baby. She is wearing a white smock, socks and strapped shoes. Her mother was Edna Bateman Corner, eldest daughter of Edwin W. Bateman, the builder of the Elworth house at the Burnaby Village Museum.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13.8 x 8.8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Catherine Mary Corner (later becoming Mrs. Levins), as a baby. She is wearing a white smock, socks and strapped shoes. Her mother was Edna Bateman Corner, eldest daughter of Edwin W. Bateman, the builder of the Elworth house at the Burnaby Village Museum.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Postcards

Names: Levins, Catherine Mary Corner

Accession Code: HV975.120.10

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1928 or 1929]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-06-13

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Notes on verso of postcard read: "18 months" and "Cartherine M. Corner"

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Certificate of Canadian Citizenship issued to Quon Lip Lee

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 6 Oct. 1966

Collection/Fonds: Quon Lip Lee fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship issued to Quon Lip Lee on October 6, 1966. The back of the certificate includes vitial information including date of birth, marital status and date of issue.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Quon Lip Lee fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship issued to Quon Lip Lee on October 6, 1966. The back of the certificate includes vitial information including date of birth, marital status and date of issue.