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Air force singing group
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55564
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of ten men in uniform performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The octet singing 'The West, A Nest and You.' We look kinda sick, I figure. Note the wedge…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-039
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of ten men in uniform performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The octet singing 'The West, A Nest and You.' We look kinda sick, I figure. Note the wedge in my pants - hasn't faded, even after two months." John is third from the right, looking down at the music sheet.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Musical Instruments
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Names
- Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Tigerstedt Studio
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Air force singing group
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55565
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of twelve men - most in uniform - and one woman, performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: ""Yours truly" relaxing over a cigarette during the interviews." …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-040
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of twelve men - most in uniform - and one woman, performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: ""Yours truly" relaxing over a cigarette during the interviews." John can be seen near the right of the photograph leaning against the piano with a cigarette in his hand.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Musical Instruments
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Names
- Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Tigerstedt Studio
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Air force singing group
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55566
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows a group of 12 men in uniform performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta, and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The octet doing a bit of a number accompanied by Cap on at the accordion." A …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-041
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows a group of 12 men in uniform performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta, and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The octet doing a bit of a number accompanied by Cap on at the accordion." A caption on the envelope written by a previous archivist reads, "Pictures of John Shawn in Air Force WWII - In singing group - Calgary, Alberta."
- Subjects
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Musical Instruments
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Tigerstedt Studio
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Air force singing group
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55570
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of fourteen men - most in uniform - performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The Captain (at the mike) looks a bit nervous in this one. Syd Bending is th…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-045
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of fourteen men - most in uniform - performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The Captain (at the mike) looks a bit nervous in this one. Syd Bending is the violinist. Sergeant Moody, script man is leaning on the piano. We had a civilian pianist that night."
- Subjects
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Musical Instruments
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Tigerstedt Studio
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Air force staff
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55571
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of fourteen men and women in uniform sitting and standing together in an air force office. A caption on the back of the photograph reads: "Orderly Room Staff - Sea Island 1943." John Shaw can be seen standing in the back row, sixth from right.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-046
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of fourteen men and women in uniform sitting and standing together in an air force office. A caption on the back of the photograph reads: "Orderly Room Staff - Sea Island 1943." John Shaw can be seen standing in the back row, sixth from right.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Buildings - Military
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Names
- Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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
- 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.
- 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"
Images
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
- 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.
- 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"
Images
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
- 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.
- 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"
Images
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
- 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.
- 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"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15147
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 8 Feb. 1945
- 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 handwritten 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
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten 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 tells of how his regiment is now in Germany and that he is writing to her from a bombed out cellar in a German town; he tells of his current position as Battery Signal Sergeant and of how he and his regiment observed a German soldier being captured.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.34
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 8 Feb. 1945
- 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.../ FE 12 / 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"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15148
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 28 Feb. 1945
- 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 handwritten 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. Co…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- 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 handwritten 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. Colin writes his letter while in Germany; he describes the current state of the war there and how the soldiers are eating much better.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.35
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 28 Feb. 1945
- 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 487 / * / MR 3 / 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"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15149
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 24 Mar. 1945
- 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 handwritten 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. Co…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- 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 handwritten 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. Colin writes his letter from a cellar somewhere in Germany; he tells of how the mail has had a tough time getting through; thanks May for her parcel that she sent; how they've been fighting hard against the Germans and how he hopes that it will all be over soon.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.36
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 24 Mar. 1945
- 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 487 / * / MR 27 / 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"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15150
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 Apr. 1945
- 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 handwritten 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
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten 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 a registered letter containing a neck chain; how the troops are advancing on the Germans each day and of how the people were glad to see them when they crossed the Rhine into Holland.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.37
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 5 Apr. 1945
- 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 487 / * / AP 7 / 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"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15151
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 7 Apr. 1945
- 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
- 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 her last letter; he tells of how he's been in touch with his younger brother Allan who is unhappy that he's too young to go overseas; wonders about the war in Japan and whether he'll volunteer after the war is over in Europe; he conveys that he is part of the Third Division and that they are going to get a new insignia patch with a rat in the centre due to their division nickname "the water rats" resulting from time spent fighting in the flooded areas.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.38
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 7 Apr. 1945
- 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 487 / * / AP 10 / 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"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15152
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 27 Apr. 1945
- 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 handwritten 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
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten 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 her recent parcel; he tells of how they've been busy in the drive across the North of Holland; how they're back in Germany now and while on a mission they had to take thirty German prisoners; how he heard from his brother Allan about coming overseas to Police Germany after the war is over; how he's heard that the Americans and Russians have linked up and wonders why the Germans won't quit.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.39
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 27 Apr. 1945
- 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 487 / * / AP 29 / 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"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15153
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 9 May 1945
- 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 handwritten 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. Co…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- 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 handwritten 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. Colin writes his letter from Germany; wishes that he could have been a part of VE day celebrations in Vancouver; tells of how they haven't fired a shot since May 4th and did their celebrating then; how he's been working getting equipment and vehicles cleaned up; how he learned through broadcasts about celebrations in England and he plans on taking his next leave there; he expects that they will tour around Germany until he's released to return home.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.40
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 9 May 1945
- 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: F P O T O 3 / MY 10 / 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"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15154
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 30 Jun. 1945
- 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 handwritten 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
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten 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 tells of how he may not returnn home until October and explains the process by which they're being released; he tells that he was in hospital due to injuries to his feet which were exasperated after attending a dance and how he learned of his father's recent accident.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.41
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 30 Jun. 1945
- 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 900 / * / JU 30 / 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"
Images
Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15132
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 6 Jan. 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 an air mail letter written by 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin re…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- 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 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on Christmas dinner and how he celebrated New Years Eve. He also tells of how they put on a party for two hundred and fifty kids in town. The men in service made a bunch of toys and saved candy and chocolate bars from their parcels to gift to the children and one of them handed them out while dressed as Santa Clause. He tells of how he's going on leave again this month and thanks his aunt for gifts that she sent.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.20
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 6 Jan. 1944
- 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 / M. Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. / C.A.O."
- Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING"
Images
Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15133
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 Jul. 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 an air mail letter written by 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from ho…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- 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 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin tells of how he's received many letters since being in hospital; of how he is healing from his wounds and how he and other wounded soldiers listen to radio shows while convalescing.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.21
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 5 Jul. 1944
- 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 / c/o C.P.R. Lund Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "
- Circular stamp in black ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "POST OFFICE 238 FIELD POST / JY 6 / 44"
Images
Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15137
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 28 Jun. 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 handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospit…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- 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 handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable on the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin thanks May for her letters; tells of how he's been convalescing in bed for twenty days with damage to one of his lungs and how he and others in the ward have been listening to radio shows on a Red Cross radio.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.25
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 28 Jun. 1944
- 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 / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "
- Circular stamp in black ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "POST OFFICE 230 FIELD POST / JU 29 / 44"
Images
Alastair Macdonald
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37812
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1940] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Alastair Macdonald, in uniform, standing in front of a house at McKay Avenue and Kingsway.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1940] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-400
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Alastair Macdonald, in uniform, standing in front of a house at McKay Avenue and Kingsway.
- Names
- Macdonald, Alastair
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- McKay Avenue
- Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
Application for enlistment or appointment to RCAF during transition period
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15108
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. (one page double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of Appendix to Afro 1455 - Application for Enlistment or Appointment to RCAF during the Transition period issued to Elmer Wilson Martin, Wing Commander, Number C 522. Application includes Martin's education, civilian qualifications and brief service history with RCAF, other education,…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. (one page double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of Appendix to Afro 1455 - Application for Enlistment or Appointment to RCAF during the Transition period issued to Elmer Wilson Martin, Wing Commander, Number C 522. Application includes Martin's education, civilian qualifications and brief service history with RCAF, other education, honours and awards and special qualifications.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.41
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Appreciation certificate to Elmer Wilson Martin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15066
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 26 May 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate : lithographic print on blue paper ; 50.5 x 33 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a certificate of appreciation to WC E. W. Martin for his services as Chief Engineering Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The certificate is signed by RCAF members of the maintenance wing wishing him luck while serving overseas.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate : lithographic print on blue paper ; 50.5 x 33 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a certificate of appreciation to WC E. W. Martin for his services as Chief Engineering Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The certificate is signed by RCAF members of the maintenance wing wishing him luck while serving overseas.
- Accession Code
- BV019.37.11
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 26 May 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 4, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Audience in Calgary
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55550
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a large audience, seated in a hall or gymnasium. This photograph was taken in Calgary, Alberta during a tour John Shaw participated in as part of an air force singing group. John has written on the back of the photograph: "Our audience. Not an Airman in the bunch, least you can't see …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-025
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a large audience, seated in a hall or gymnasium. This photograph was taken in Calgary, Alberta during a tour John Shaw participated in as part of an air force singing group. John has written on the back of the photograph: "Our audience. Not an Airman in the bunch, least you can't see one in this picture. There are some though."
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Tigerstedt Studio
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Basic training for A. R. P. workers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5106
- 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
Images
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
- 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.
- Names
- Benson Brothers Shipyard
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Cadets in the barracks
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55555
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four unidentified air force cadets standing beside their beds inside the barracks at the Vernon training camp.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-030
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four unidentified air force cadets standing beside their beds inside the barracks at the Vernon training camp.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Buildings - Military
- Clothing - Uniforms
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Furniture
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Christmas greeting card from Colin Fox
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15142
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 23 Oct. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Christmas greeting card 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. Card r…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Christmas greeting card 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. Card reads "Christmas Greetings, Third Canadian Infantry Division" and includes an illustration of a windmill and a soldier handing something to a child. Card is signed by Colin Fox.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.30
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 23 Oct. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Cover of card is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Depot / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamp reads: "FIELD OFICE / _?/ 103 / NO 21 /44"
- Stamp in bottom left corner of cover of card reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on verso of card reads: "K19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox"
Images
Chuck, "Tubby" Heath, and Eddie Manning
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38033
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 19, 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.6 x 2.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Chuck [last name unknown], Arthur "Tubby" Heath and Eddie Manning standing outside of 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue). They are in uniform. A 1930 Chevrolet and houses can be partially seen behind them.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 19, 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.6 x 2.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-620
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Chuck [last name unknown], Arthur "Tubby" Heath and Eddie Manning standing outside of 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue). They are in uniform. A 1930 Chevrolet and houses can be partially seen behind them.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- Antrim Avenue
- Street Address
- 6957 Antrim Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Windsor Area
Images
Civil Defence certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18992
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 Sep. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Waplington family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Civil Defence of Canada certificate to certify Ray Fleming as a "Volunteer Worker for Civil Defence in the War against the German Reich and the other Axis Powers..."
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Waplington family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Civil Defence of Canada certificate to certify Ray Fleming as a "Volunteer Worker for Civil Defence in the War against the German Reich and the other Axis Powers..."
- Accession Code
- BV016.46.153
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproductions subject to FIPPA
- Date
- 5 Sep. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-01-06
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
Collecting books for Canadian soldiers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36305
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 1942
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Alice Grant and two fellow members of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire having created a library of books, are now sending them to soldiers overseas.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 1942
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- George Grant subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 243-025
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1990-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Alice Grant and two fellow members of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire having created a library of books, are now sending them to soldiers overseas.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Crashed aircraft
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20329
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster III aircraft upside down at crash site RAF Manston. Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew we…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster III aircraft upside down at crash site RAF Manston. Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew were wounded on December 31, 1944.
- Names
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.8
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Related Material
- BV020.31.7
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- This event is documented in Flight Officer Joseph H. Corsbie's Flying Log Book BV020.31.44
Images
Department of National Defence identification card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20314
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Department of National Defence (Air Force) entitlement identification card to wear the War Service Badge.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Department of National Defence (Air Force) entitlement identification card to wear the War Service Badge.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.37
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Doug Swerdfager
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55542
- 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 a man identified as Doug Swerdfager, standing outside the air force barracks in Vernon. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Doug. Swerdfager - smartest lad in our class. He was posted to Ottawa 10 minutes from his home."
- 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.
- 485-017
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man identified as Doug Swerdfager, standing outside the air force barracks in Vernon. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Doug. Swerdfager - smartest lad in our class. He was posted to Ottawa 10 minutes from his home."
- Names
- Swerdfager, Doug
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Earl and Lloyd Cary
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37621
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- February 1943 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Earl and Lloyd Cary in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniforms at the side of 311 Madison Avenue. The uniforms that the men are wearing have been identified as a Corporal and a Sergeant's uniform.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- February 1943 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-209
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Earl and Lloyd Cary in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniforms at the side of 311 Madison Avenue. The uniforms that the men are wearing have been identified as a Corporal and a Sergeant's uniform.
- Names
- Cary, Earl
- Cary, Lloyd
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Madison Avenue
- Street Address
- 311 Madison Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Heights Area
Images
Eddie Manning with a baby carriage
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38029
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1943] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) with a baby carriage. The street and houses can be seen in the background.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1943] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-616
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) with a baby carriage. The street and houses can be seen in the background.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Geographic Features - Roads
- Names
- Manning, Eddie
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- Antrim Avenue
- Street Address
- 6957 Antrim Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Windsor Area
Images
Elmer Wilson Martin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15096
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [194-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.36
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [194-]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Elmer Wilson Martinin RCAF uniform
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15098
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [194-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.44
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [194-]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Elmer Wilson Martin with Reta and man
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15097
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [194-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.
- Names
- Martin, Elmer Wilson
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Martin, Ellen Renatta "Reta" Boyd
- Martin, William Henry
- Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.37
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [194-]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
E.W. Martin at banquet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15092
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.32
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
E.W. Martin at banquet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15093
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cl…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.33
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
E.W. Martin at banquet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15094
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse support…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. Two other tables on either side of the hall include men in military and civilian dress. A large mural is visible on a stage at the back of the room. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.34
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
E.W. Martin with parents and child
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15044
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1939 and 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.
- Names
- Martin, Elmer Wilson
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Martin, William Henry
- Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell
- Accession Code
- BV019.37.19
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1939 and 1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 4, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- See also BV019.37.16
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Mr. E.W. Martin / & his mom & Dad"
Images
Final settlement of pay and allowances
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15107
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- Oct. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a "Final Settlement of Pay and Allowances" issued to Wing Commander E.W. Martin of Regiment No. C. 522.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a "Final Settlement of Pay and Allowances" issued to Wing Commander E.W. Martin of Regiment No. C. 522.
- Names
- Martin, Elmer Wilson
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.40
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- Oct. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Flight training notebook
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20357
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1943]
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.
- Creator
- Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
- Names
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Accession Code
- BV023.24.4
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1943]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Flight training notes
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20358
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1943]
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.
- Creator
- Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
- Names
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Accession Code
- BV023.24.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1943]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Friend of Jack Shaw's
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55546
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man identified as a friend of Jack Shaw's standing outside in the snow at the air force training camp at Vernon.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-021
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man identified as a friend of Jack Shaw's standing outside in the snow at the air force training camp at Vernon.
- Subjects
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Buildings - Military
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Friend of John Shaw's
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55556
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man identified as a friend of John Shaw's standing outside on a hill overlooking an unknown body of water. The photograph was likely taken near the air force training camp in Vernon, B.C.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1941]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-031
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man identified as a friend of John Shaw's standing outside on a hill overlooking an unknown body of water. The photograph was likely taken near the air force training camp in Vernon, B.C.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Gerald F. Sanders outside house
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9901
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1942
- Collection/Fonds
- Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4 cm
- Scope and Content
- Gerald F. Sanders stands on grass at the back of the family's house on Spruce Street. He wears pants and a t-shirt with RCAF insignia.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4 cm
- Material Details
- Text in blue ink on verso "GFSANDERS. / 1942 AIRFORCE / ST THOMAS. / ONTARIO."
- Scope and Content
- Gerald F. Sanders stands on grass at the back of the family's house on Spruce Street. He wears pants and a t-shirt with RCAF insignia.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Names
- Sanders, Gerald Frank
- Geographic Access
- Spruce Street
- Street Address
- 4092 Spruce Street
- Accession Code
- BV018.34.26
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1942
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Cascade-Schou Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2022-07-12
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Harold Smith
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37501
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 1942 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Harold Smith, in a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniform, at the side of the Auvache family home at 1995 Inverness Street (later renumbered and renamed as 6905 Arcola Street). The unform that Harold is wearing has been identified as that of a Sgt. Pilot - note the full wings above …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 1942 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-089
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Harold Smith, in a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniform, at the side of the Auvache family home at 1995 Inverness Street (later renumbered and renamed as 6905 Arcola Street). The unform that Harold is wearing has been identified as that of a Sgt. Pilot - note the full wings above the breast pocket.
- Names
- Smith, Harold
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Arcola Street
- Street Address
- 6905 Arcola Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area