16 records – page 1 of 1.

Climbing onto a diving platform

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1925 and 1939]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified woman in a tank-style swimsuit climbing onto a wooden diving platform in Deer Lake.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified woman in a tank-style swimsuit climbing onto a wooden diving platform in Deer Lake.
Subjects
Sports - Swimming
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Accession Code
BV004.22.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1925 and 1939]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Colin and Wilma

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2714
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
July 1937
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Colin and Wilma standing in swimsuits at the water's edge at Deer Lake.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Colin and Wilma standing in swimsuits at the water's edge at Deer Lake.
Subjects
Sports - Swimming
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Accession Code
BV996.6.155
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
July 1937
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/9/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption for photograph reads: "Colin, Wilma"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
Images
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Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34924
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1930] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of swimmers at Deer Lake, some of whom are are standing on a wharf and some of whom are in the water.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1930] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bernard Bellinger subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
160-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-10
Scope and Content
Photograph of swimmers at Deer Lake, some of whom are are standing on a wharf and some of whom are in the water.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Sports - Swimming
Structures - Piers and Wharves
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37944
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.4 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Deer Lake at the foot of the Pugh's property on the northeast corner of the lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.4 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-531
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Deer Lake at the foot of the Pugh's property on the northeast corner of the lake.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2716
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
July 1937
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Deer Lake.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Deer Lake.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Accession Code
BV996.6.157
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
July 1937
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/9/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption for photograph reads: "Deer Lake"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
Images
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Deer Lake and Oakalla Prison Farm

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37943
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Deer Lake and Oakalla Prison Farm.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-530
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Deer Lake and Oakalla Prison Farm.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Buildings - Public - Detention Facilities
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Dinty Moore fishing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37976
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1939] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of William A. "Dinty" Moore fishing at Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1939] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-563
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of William A. "Dinty" Moore fishing at Deer Lake.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Fishing
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Names
Moore, William A. "Dinty"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Interview with Norman Dowad

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19638
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1890-2023] (interview content), interviewed 14 Aug. 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (wav) (61 min., 37 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (61 min., 37 sec.)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Norman Dowad conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Eric Damer on August 14, 2023. 00:00:00 – 00:14:38 Norm shares biographical information about himself and background information on the Dowad family. Norm conveys information …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (wav) (61 min., 37 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (61 min., 37 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewee: Norman Dowad Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: August 14, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 01:14:37 Digital master recording (wav) was converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Norman Dowad conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Eric Damer on August 14, 2023. 00:00:00 – 00:14:38 Norm shares biographical information about himself and background information on the Dowad family. Norm conveys information about his grandfather Samuel Dowad's immigration to Canada and his father Wilfred Dowad's military service and successes as a property developer. 00:14:39 – 00:17:26 Norm provides background information on his mother’s side of the family. 00:17:27 – 00:31:36 Norm talks about his childhood, growing up in the Deer Lake neighbourhood, his early education in Burnaby and sports that he played. 00:31:37 – 00:39:59 Norm talks about his educational experiences attending Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia and Osgoode Hall law school and information regarding his law career. 00:40:00 – 00:45:03 Norm reflects on his childhood growing up in Burnaby and on his experiences and relationships as a student and in his career as a lawyer. 00:45:04 – 01:01:37 Norm talks about his siblings and shares information about family property development projects as well as career and business successes. In closing he talks about research that he’s done through Archives Canada on his grandfather Sam Dowad and father Wilfred Dowad.
History
Interviewee biography: Normam Dowad was born and rasied in Burnaby. Norm graduated from Burnaby Central Secondary School, Simon Fraser University for one year, and obtained his law degree from York University. Norman began practicing law in 1974 years and has his own law practice that he operates out of Vancouver as of 2023. Interviewer biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Agriculture - Farms
Education
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Migration
Sports
Sports - Football
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Dowad, Norman W. "Norm"
Dowad, Samuel Esper "Sam"
Dowad, Wilfred "Wilf"
Dowad, Naomi "Mamie" David
Dowad, Martha Elias Shaheen
Dowad, Kathleen "Kay"
Rideout, Dr. John Anthony
Burnaby Central Secondary School
Douglas Road School
W. Dowad Limited
Responsibility
Damer, Eric
Geographic Access
Buckingham Avenue
Deer Lake
Street Address
5533 Buckingham Avenue
Accession Code
BV023.16.16
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1890-2023] (interview content), interviewed 14 Aug. 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Transcription available
Images
Documents
Audio Tracks

Interview with Norman Dowad, [1890-2023] (interview content), interviewed 14 Aug. 2023

Interview with Norman Dowad, [1890-2023] (interview content), interviewed 14 Aug. 2023

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Looking towards Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38314
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking towards Deer Lake. The lake is frozen and dozens of people can be seen skating on it.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Eagles family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
404-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2000-4
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking towards Deer Lake. The lake is frozen and dozens of people can be seen skating on it.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Sports - Skating
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Marj Markham skating

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37955
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1937 or 1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.6 x 3.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Marj Markham figure skating on Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1937 or 1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.6 x 3.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.1 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-542
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Marj Markham figure skating on Deer Lake.
Subjects
Sports - Skating
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Names
Markham, Marj
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
2 b&w ; 12.6 x 17.7 cm prints accompanying
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Marj Markham skating

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37956
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1937 or 1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.6 x 3.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Marj Markham figure skating on Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1937 or 1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.6 x 3.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.1 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-543
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Marj Markham figure skating on Deer Lake.
Subjects
Sports - Skating
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Names
Markham, Marj
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Oakalla Prison Farm

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35032
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.6 x 8.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of pigs outside at Oakalla Prison Farm. Deer Lake can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[193-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Chamberlain family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.6 x 8.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
179-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-27
Scope and Content
Photograph of pigs outside at Oakalla Prison Farm. Deer Lake can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Animals - Pigs
Agriculture - Farms
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Deer Lake
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
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Overlooking Oakalla and Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36990
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1935] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.1 x 12.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking northeast from the Price's property overlooking Oakalla and Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1935] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.1 x 12.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-448
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph taken looking northeast from the Price's property overlooking Oakalla and Deer Lake.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Buildings - Public - Detention Facilities
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Sailing on Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37968
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.2 x 2.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sailboat on Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.2 x 2.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-555
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sailboat on Deer Lake.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Boating
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Swimming at Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37969
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 3.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people and a dog swimming off a pier at Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 3.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-556
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people and a dog swimming off a pier at Deer Lake.
Subjects
Animals - Dogs
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Sports - Swimming
Structures - Piers and Wharves
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
3 b&w copy prints accompanying
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

Violet Eagles on Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38312
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 8.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dr. Violet Eagles skating on Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Eagles family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 8.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
404-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2000-4
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dr. Violet Eagles skating on Deer Lake.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Sports - Skating
Names
Eagles, Dr. Violet
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
Less detail

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