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Anniversary Sunday
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78042
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Gordon Presbyterian Church fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of "Anniversary Sunday" inside the Gordon Presbyterian Church, the celebration of the church's one hundredth anniversary.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Gordon Presbyterian Church fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col ; 10 x 15 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 555-002
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2013-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of "Anniversary Sunday" inside the Gordon Presbyterian Church, the celebration of the church's one hundredth anniversary.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Religious - Churches
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on accompanying photo identification key
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7457 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area
Construction of the Westminster Rollerway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37111
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1949
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print + 6 p.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). A "Commercial Truck Co. Ltd." construction crane is in the foreground.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1949
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Joe Russel subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print + 6 p.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 320-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1995-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). A "Commercial Truck Co. Ltd." construction crane is in the foreground.
- Names
- Westminster Rollerway
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Construction of the Westminster Rollerway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37112
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1949
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). Construction workers are standing and sitting on the frame of the building, adding to it.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1949
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Joe Russel subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 320-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1995-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). Construction workers are standing and sitting on the frame of the building, adding to it.
- Subjects
- Construction
- Occupations - Labourers
- Names
- Westminster Rollerway
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Construction of the Westminster Rollerway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37113
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1949
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). The construction workers have begun building the wooden walls of the building.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1949
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Joe Russel subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 320-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1995-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street (renumbered 7850 Edmonds Street). The construction workers have begun building the wooden walls of the building.
- Subjects
- Construction
- Occupations - Labourers
- Names
- Westminster Rollerway
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Delores, Gerty, Iris, Jean, and Lillian
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35982
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1940
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 11 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Delores, Gerty, Iris, Jean, and Lillian standing on the playing fields, playing a game.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1940
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Edmonds School subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 11 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 207-031
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-07
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Delores, Gerty, Iris, Jean, and Lillian standing on the playing fields, playing a game.
- Subjects
- Recreational Activities
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7641 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Edmonds School grade 9 class
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35981
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1940
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 9.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Grade 9 class at Edmonds Street School. The students are lined up in four rows; the first row of girls are sitting on the ground with their legs tucked to the right.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1940
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Edmonds School subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 9.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 207-030
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-07
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Grade 9 class at Edmonds Street School. The students are lined up in four rows; the first row of girls are sitting on the ground with their legs tucked to the right.
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7641 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
![Edmonds School students, [1940] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/138-002.jpg?width=280)
Edmonds School students
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34811
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1940]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four Edmonds School students in costume as cast members of the play, "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1940]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Helen Davy subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.6 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 138-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1985-08
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four Edmonds School students in costume as cast members of the play, "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves."
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7641 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
![Edmonds School students, [1940] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/138-002.jpg)
Edmonds Street and Kingsway
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37823
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the intersection of Edmonds Street and Kingsway. The triangular Edmonds Block can be seen at the right and Ruth Hollands is visible putting a letter in a mailbox.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-411
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the intersection of Edmonds Street and Kingsway. The triangular Edmonds Block can be seen at the right and Ruth Hollands is visible putting a letter in a mailbox.
- Names
- Hollands, Ruth
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 2 b&w copy prints accompanying
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
Elementary school class
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35976
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1940
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Miss Benedict's class in lined up in rows outside of the Bungalow Building at the Edmonds Street School.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1940
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Edmonds School subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 207-025
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-07
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Miss Benedict's class in lined up in rows outside of the Bungalow Building at the Edmonds Street School.
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7641 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Florence Earl, Reverend Cal MacLeod and Mayor Derek Corrigan
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78002
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Gordon Presbyterian Church fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Florence Earl, Reverend Cal MacLeod and Mayor Derek Corrigan at the one hundredth anniversary celebration for the Gordon Presbyterian Church.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Gordon Presbyterian Church fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col ; 10 x 15 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 555-001
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2013-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Florence Earl, Reverend Cal MacLeod and Mayor Derek Corrigan at the one hundredth anniversary celebration for the Gordon Presbyterian Church.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on accompanying photo identification key
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7457 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area
Girls at Edmonds School
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38199
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1945 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of five young women standing outside Edmonds School.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1945 (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.8 x 4.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.6 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-786
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of five young women standing outside Edmonds School.
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7641 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
![Gordon Presbyterian Church, [194-] (date of original), copied 1987 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/193-010.jpg?width=280)
Gordon Presbyterian Church
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35109
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-] (date of original), copied 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of parishioners leaving a service at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds Street. People are on the steps outside the church, and two automobiles can be seen.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-] (date of original), copied 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Gordon Presbyterian Church subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 193-010
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1987-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of parishioners leaving a service at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds Street. People are on the steps outside the church, and two automobiles can be seen.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Religious - Churches
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7457 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area
Images
![Gordon Presbyterian Church, [194-] (date of original), copied 1987 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/193-010.jpg)
![Gordon Presbyterian Church, [194-] (date of original), copied 1987 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/193-011.jpg?width=280)
Gordon Presbyterian Church
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35110
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-] (date of original), copied 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of parishioners leaving a service at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds Street. Men, women and children are seen on the steps and standing outside the church.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-] (date of original), copied 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Gordon Presbyterian Church subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 193-011
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1987-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of parishioners leaving a service at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds Street. Men, women and children are seen on the steps and standing outside the church.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Religious - Churches
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7457 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area
Images
![Gordon Presbyterian Church, [194-] (date of original), copied 1987 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/193-011.jpg)
![Gordon Presbyterian Church, [194-] (date of original), copied 1987 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/193-013.jpg?width=280)
Gordon Presbyterian Church
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35112
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-] (date of original), copied 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 11.7 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of parishioners leaving a service at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds Street. Men, women and children are walking down the steps of the church. The minister can be seen by the door of the church. A boy with a bicycle is on the left side of the photo. A sign reads, "Gordon Pre…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-] (date of original), copied 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Gordon Presbyterian Church subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 11.7 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 193-013
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1987-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of parishioners leaving a service at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds Street. Men, women and children are walking down the steps of the church. The minister can be seen by the door of the church. A boy with a bicycle is on the left side of the photo. A sign reads, "Gordon Presbyterian Church / Minister Rev. L.D. Hankinson / Services: Morning 11 AM, Evening 7:30 PM / Sunday School 9:45 AM / Come Let Us Worship."
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7457 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area
Images
![Gordon Presbyterian Church, [194-] (date of original), copied 1987 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/193-013.jpg)
Interview with Charles A. Purdon and May E. Purdon July 9, 1975 - Track 4
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory94
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1932-1943
- Length
- 0:07:55
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to Charles and May Purdon's memories of the Burnaby government going into receivership. The Purdons discuss their neighbours' jobs and the employment situation at the time.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview pertains to Charles and May Purdon's memories of the Burnaby government going into receivership. The Purdons discuss their neighbours' jobs and the employment situation at the time.
- Date Range
- 1932-1943
- Length
- 0:07:55
- Subjects
- Officials - Commissioners
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Interviewer
- Bradbury, Dr. Bettina
- Interview Date
- July 9, 1975
- Scope and Content
- Recording is a taped interview with Charles A. Purdon and May E. Purdon by SFU graduate student Bettina Bradbury July 9, 1975. Major themes discussed are: the Depression and Canadian politics. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
- Biographical Notes
- May Eliza was born in London, England in 1907. She came out to Regina with her family when she was eleven. Charles A. Purdon was born February 28, 1904 in London, England. He came to Canada in 1925 from China where he had been working as an accountant for the previous three years. Charles first came to Vancouver and joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) but within a week he was sent to Regina. This is where he met May. May and Charles got married in 1926 and Charles began working as an accountant for the Saskatchewan Wheat Growers, then for the Canadian Wool Growers before being laid off. In October of 1930, Charles and May left Regina for Vancouver Island. Charles drove himself out and May rode the train with her children; twin boys and a daughter, only one year apart. They settled at May’s parent’s second house in Coombs. The Purdons arrived in Burnaby in December of 1932 and rented a house on Edmonds Street. Charles was unable to do road work and instead found work through the Liberal Party and also with the Municipal engineers indoors on a number of projects. In 1938 the Purdons were able to get into a reverted house built by Ernie Winch at Maple Avenue (then Jubilee) and Nelson Avenue that had nine bedrooms. They paid ten dollars a month to the municipality for use of this property. May Eliza Purdon died April 6, 1983 at the age of seventy-six.
- Total Length
- 1:40:03
- Interviewee Name
- Purdon, Charles A.
- Purdon, May Eliza
- Interviewer Bio
- Bettina Bradbury teaches history and women's studies at York University. She is the author of Wife to Widow. Lives, Laws and Politics in Nineteenth-century Montreal. (Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, June 2011), 520p; Working Families. Age, Gender and Daily Survival in Industrializing Montreal. (Toronto: Canadian Social History Series, McClelland and Stewart, 1993); (Republished Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1996) (3rd edition, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2007). These interviews were undertaken after she completed her MA at Simon Fraser University in 1975 with the support of an LIP grant.
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Web Notes
- Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Audio Tracks
Track four of interview with Charles A. Purdon and May E. Purdon
Track four of interview with Charles A. Purdon and May E. Purdon
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/100-13-19/100-13-19_Track_4.mp3Interview with Ella Beatty
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4475
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 10, 2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (0:21:41 min)
- Scope and Content
- 00:00-2:58: Ella describes the area around Kingsway and Edmonds as she remembers it from her childhood. She names the businesses on the four corners of the intersection, which included a small house which was turned into a business. 2:58-7:18: Ella mentions some of the organized activities of the …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Growing Up in Burnaby subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (0:21:41 min)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Tom Gooden Interviewee: Ella Beatty Date of interview: May 10, 2005 Total Number of Tracks: 1 Total length of all Tracks: 21:41
- Scope and Content
- 00:00-2:58: Ella describes the area around Kingsway and Edmonds as she remembers it from her childhood. She names the businesses on the four corners of the intersection, which included a small house which was turned into a business. 2:58-7:18: Ella mentions some of the organized activities of the time, and discusses household responsibilities of girls. Ella describes jobs she had as a teenager, such as a brief time working at the B.C. Electric Café at Carrall St. She talks about her allowance, and describes how she spent the money as well as her earnings from her jobs. XXX 7:18–13:55: Although Ella doesn’t recall being involved in many organized activities, she does mention Sunday school and a girl’s group. She talks about having A.R.P. and First Aid training during the Second World War. Ella notes that children made their own fun, and discusses the games she played, parks she went to, and how she got there. She describes how parents kept an eye on children without strictly supervising them. Ella also talks about neighborhood and school friends, describes her recreation, which was mainly informal, and where she played. XXX 13:55–15:30: Ella can’t choose any one memory of her childhood as being the most joyful, but she recalls the announcement of the declaration of war (of World War II) as her worst childhood memory. XXX 15:30–16:31: Ella describes the families in the neighborhood and her schoolmates as having similar cultural backgrounds. The very few immigrant families she remembers came from Europe. XXX 16:31–18:13: Ella describes her household living arrangements and her toys. XXX 18:13–20:25: Ella comments on the changes which have occurred in Burnaby since her childhood as the city has become built up. She notes that much of it began after the war as veterans returned home. XXX 20:25-21:41: Ella explains why she is still a Burnaby resident and remarks on the self-reliance that children acquired in the earlier days of the city.
- History
- Recording of an interview with Ella Beatty, recorded by Tom Gooden on May 10 2005. This recording was completed for an exhibit, Growing Up in Burnaby, for the Burnaby Village Museum. Major themes discussed are growing up in Burnaby in the 1930s and 40s.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Businesses
- Names
- Beatty, Ella
- Responsibility
- Gooden, Tom
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Edmonds Street
- Accession Code
- BV017.45.2
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 10, 2005
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Audio Tracks
Interview with Ella Beatty, 1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 10, 2005
Interview with Ella Beatty, 1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 10, 2005
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2017_0045_0002_001.mp3Long time members
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78061
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Gordon Presbyterian Church fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of "long time members" of the Gordon Presbyterian Church, Rae Vallance and Margaret Philps cutting the cake for the church's one hundredth anniversary.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Gordon Presbyterian Church fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col ; 10 x 15 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 555-004
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2013-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of "long time members" of the Gordon Presbyterian Church, Rae Vallance and Margaret Philps cutting the cake for the church's one hundredth anniversary.
- Subjects
- Clothing - Costumes
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on accompanying photo identification key
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7457 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area
Miss Benedict's class
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35978
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1948
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 10.5 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Miss Benedict and her grade 2 or 3 class lined up on the steps outside the main old building at Edmonds Street School. The woman standing to the left of the group is believed to be Miss Benedict.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1948
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Edmonds School subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 10.5 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 207-027
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-07
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Miss Benedict and her grade 2 or 3 class lined up on the steps outside the main old building at Edmonds Street School. The woman standing to the left of the group is believed to be Miss Benedict.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Teachers
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7641 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
Ready for the celebration
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78055
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Gordon Presbyterian Church fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of parishioners Anne Brigham, Rob Brigham, Barbara Rokeby, Ian Rokeby, Linda McQueen and Jim McQueen "ready for the celebration" at the Gordon Presbyterian Church. They are dressed in costume for the church's one hundredth anniversary.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Gordon Presbyterian Church fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col ; 10 x 15 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 555-003
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2013-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of parishioners Anne Brigham, Rob Brigham, Barbara Rokeby, Ian Rokeby, Linda McQueen and Jim McQueen "ready for the celebration" at the Gordon Presbyterian Church. They are dressed in costume for the church's one hundredth anniversary.
- Subjects
- Clothing - Costumes
- Names
- Gordon Presbyterian Church
- Brigham, Anne
- Brigham, Rob
- Rokeby, Barbara
- Rokeby, Ian
- McQueen, Linda
- McQueen, Jim
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on accompanying photo identification key
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Street Address
- 7457 Edmonds Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area
![Second Burnaby Girl Guides Company, [1948] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2015/2015_0035_0198_001.jpg?width=280)
Second Burnaby Girl Guides Company
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4847
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1948]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w : 7 x 11.5cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Second (2nd) Burnaby Girl Guide Company meeting outside storefronts on Edmonds Street prior to hiking. The Guides are standing outside a meet store with signage on the awning reading "Fine Quality Meats" and signage for Pan's Hardware store can be seen in the distance.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w : 7 x 11.5cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Second (2nd) Burnaby Girl Guide Company meeting outside storefronts on Edmonds Street prior to hiking. The Guides are standing outside a meet store with signage on the awning reading "Fine Quality Meats" and signage for Pan's Hardware store can be seen in the distance.
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.198
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1948]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "Girl Guiding. -- 1939-1951" (page 6/18) Item BV015.35.160
Images
![Second Burnaby Girl Guides Company, [1948] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2015/2015_0035_0198_001.jpg)