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Ann Ryder- Second Burnaby Girl Guide Company

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4850
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1948]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ann Ryder of the Second (2nd) Burnaby Girl Guide Company. Ann is wearing her Girl Guide uniform and holding a small trophy while standing in a field. There is a wooden barn in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ann Ryder of the Second (2nd) Burnaby Girl Guide Company. Ann is wearing her Girl Guide uniform and holding a small trophy while standing in a field. There is a wooden barn in the background.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
McGeachie, Ivy Ashliegh
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.201
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1948]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
06/11/2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "Girl Guiding. -- 1939-1951" (page 7/18) Item BV015.35.160
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Brownies at sports day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4829
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Jun 1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.6 x 17.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of group of Brownies who attended Sports Day held in Stanley Park June 1949. Brownies are identified from L to R as: Judy Beatty, Jacqueline Howecroft, Lorna Steele, Diane Smith, Joan Bate, Mrs. Hebron, Betty Colelough, June Reimer, June Walker, Marilyn Cooper. Uniformed Brownies are sta…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.6 x 17.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of group of Brownies who attended Sports Day held in Stanley Park June 1949. Brownies are identified from L to R as: Judy Beatty, Jacqueline Howecroft, Lorna Steele, Diane Smith, Joan Bate, Mrs. Hebron, Betty Colelough, June Reimer, June Walker, Marilyn Cooper. Uniformed Brownies are standing together and holding hands with each other and their leader, Mrs. Hebron.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
5th Burnaby Brownie Pack
Hebron, Kathleen Billingham
Beatty, Judy
Howecroft, Jacqueline
Steele, Lorna
Cooper, Marilyn
Walker, June
Reimer, June
Colelough, Betty
Bate, Joan
Accession Code
BV015.35.179
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Jun 1949
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
March 9, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten annotations below photograph read: "Brownies who attended Sports Day at Stanley Park / June 1949. Judy Beatty, Jacqueline Howecroft, Lorna Steele, / Diane Smith, Joan Bate, Mrs. Hebron, Betty Colelough, June Reimer, / June Waliker, Marilyn Cooper."
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "5th Brownie Pack" 1948-1965 Item BV015.35.156
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Burnaby District on roller skates

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4845
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of Brownies and Girl Guides on roller skates from the Burnaby District. Margaret McGeachie is standing in the back row on the far left and Ivy McGeachie is standing on the far right in the back row.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of Brownies and Girl Guides on roller skates from the Burnaby District. Margaret McGeachie is standing in the back row on the far left and Ivy McGeachie is standing on the far right in the back row.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Sports - Skating
Names
McGeachie, Ivy Ashliegh
McGeachie, Margaret
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.195
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" (page5/18) Item BV015.35.160
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Community day parade float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4830
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Brownies on a large parade float going down a street in North Burnaby in the celebration of Community Day. The float is covered with lots of greenery, several union jack flags, a group of Brownies in uniform are seated at the rear and signage on the side of the float reads "5th Burnab…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25.5 cm
Material Details
Handwritten annotations below photograph read: "Float entered in the celebration of Community Day - won first place. 1949"
Scope and Content
Photograph of Brownies on a large parade float going down a street in North Burnaby in the celebration of Community Day. The float is covered with lots of greenery, several union jack flags, a group of Brownies in uniform are seated at the rear and signage on the side of the float reads "5th Burnaby Brownies". The parade float won first prize.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Events - Parades
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
5th Burnaby Brownie Pack
Accession Code
BV015.35.180
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1949
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Capitol Studios
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Capitol Studios / & Photo Services / 4164 Hastings St. / Vancouver, B.C."
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "5th Brownie Pack" 1948-1965 Item BV015.35.156
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First Burnaby company winners of Bessborough shield

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4891
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1942
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ;10.5 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the First (1st) Burnaby Girl Guide Company, winners of the Bessborough Shield with Captain L. Crane. Most of the company are wearing uniforms with the exception of a few who are wearing dresses. The girl guides are gathered together for a group photograph with three of the guides in …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ;10.5 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the First (1st) Burnaby Girl Guide Company, winners of the Bessborough Shield with Captain L. Crane. Most of the company are wearing uniforms with the exception of a few who are wearing dresses. The girl guides are gathered together for a group photograph with three of the guides in the front row holding bronze plaque awards and a small trophy.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Crane, L.
Accession Code
BV015.35.249
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1942
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
January 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of photograph
Note in black ink on scrapbook page reads: "First Burnaby Company / Winners of the Bessborough / 1942 / Shield / Captain L. Crane"
Photograph is a part of scrapbook (page 32) "Burnaby Girl Guides. -- [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920" (BV.015.35.164)
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First Burnaby folk dancing team

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4890
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1940 and 1942]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ;10.5 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the First Burnaby Folk Dancing Team Winners of the E.F.D. cup 1940-1942. Members of the team are identified as R. Walker, T. Forshaw, A. Dinsdale, Isabel Stubbs, C. Parker, E. Hanna, Bernie Reed, Doreen Fowler, and Capain L. Crane. The team members are gathered together in a yard nex…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ;10.5 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the First Burnaby Folk Dancing Team Winners of the E.F.D. cup 1940-1942. Members of the team are identified as R. Walker, T. Forshaw, A. Dinsdale, Isabel Stubbs, C. Parker, E. Hanna, Bernie Reed, Doreen Fowler, and Capain L. Crane. The team members are gathered together in a yard next to an unidentified building with a trellis fence and trees in the background.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Walker, R.
Forshaw, T.
Dinsdale, A.
Stubbs, Isabel
Parker, C.
Hanna, E.
Reed, Bernice
Fowler, Doreen
Crane, L.
Accession Code
BV015.35.248
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1940 and 1942]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
January 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of photograph
Note in black ink on scrapbook page reads: "R. Walker / T. Forshaw / A. Dinsdale / Isabel Stubbs / C. Parker / E. Hanna / Bernie Reed / Doreen Fowler / Captain / L. Crane / First Burnaby Folk dancing team / Winners of the E.F.D. cup 1940-41-42"
Photograph is a part of scrapbook (page 32) "Burnaby Girl Guides. -- [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920" (BV.015.35.164)
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George McKenzie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46059
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[after 1949]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of BC Social Credit Burnaby delegate George McKenzie.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[after 1949]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-947
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of BC Social Credit Burnaby delegate George McKenzie.
Names
McKenzie, George
Social Credit Party of Canada
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Girl Guide open house at St. Alban's

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4853
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1948]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three Girl Guides from the Second Burnaby Girl Guide company. The girls are in uniform and one is holding a union jack flag on a pole. They are standing outside St. Alban's Anglican church hall where the company held an open house. Special guests were Miss E. Periton, District Commiss…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three Girl Guides from the Second Burnaby Girl Guide company. The girls are in uniform and one is holding a union jack flag on a pole. They are standing outside St. Alban's Anglican church hall where the company held an open house. Special guests were Miss E. Periton, District Commissioner; Miss F. McGeachie District Captain and Rev. N.J. Thompson. Representatives of the Second Burnaby Scout troop and the First Burnaby Brownie Pack were present. Patrol Leader, Seconds, stripes, lanyards and service stars were awarded. Shield for the neatest guide was presented to Norma McDonald.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
St. Alban's Anglican Church
Girl Guides of Canada
Geographic Access
19th Avenue
Street Address
7717 19th Avenue
Accession Code
BV015.35.204
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1948]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
06/11/2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "Girl Guiding. -- 1939-1951" (page 11/18) Item BV015.35.160
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Girl Guide troop

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34554
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1940]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Girl Guide troop in uniform outside. The group includes girls and leaders, and the girl standing in the centre is holding a flag.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1940]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
045-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Girl Guide troop in uniform outside. The group includes girls and leaders, and the girl standing in the centre is holding a flag.
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Girl Guide with trophy

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4854
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1948]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w :11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Girl Guide in uniform holding a small trophy and standing outside in front of a trellis fence. The Girl Guide may be Norma McDonald who received a shield for the neatest guide at the Second Burnaby Girl Guide company open house at St. Alban's Anglican Church hall.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w :11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Girl Guide in uniform holding a small trophy and standing outside in front of a trellis fence. The Girl Guide may be Norma McDonald who received a shield for the neatest guide at the Second Burnaby Girl Guide company open house at St. Alban's Anglican Church hall.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
St. Alban's Anglican Church
McDonald, Rose
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.205
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1948]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
06/11/2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "Girl Guiding. -- 1939-1951" (page 11/18) Item BV015.35.160
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Grace Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4824
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Jun 1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grace Martin dressed in her Brownie uniform and standing on a grassy field at the Brownies Sports Day at Stanley Park, Vancouver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grace Martin dressed in her Brownie uniform and standing on a grassy field at the Brownies Sports Day at Stanley Park, Vancouver.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
5th Burnaby Brownie Pack
Martin, Grace
Accession Code
BV015.35.174
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Jun 1948
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
March 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten annotations beneath photograph read: "Grace Martin"
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "5th Brownie Pack" 1948-1965 Item BV015.35.156
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Group of Girl Guides

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4851
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1948]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of Girl Guides from the Second Burnaby Girl Guide Company. The guides are wearing uniforms and carrying backpacks. There is a cloud of smoke behind them which might be from a campfire.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of Girl Guides from the Second Burnaby Girl Guide Company. The guides are wearing uniforms and carrying backpacks. There is a cloud of smoke behind them which might be from a campfire.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.203
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 11/18) Item BV015.35.160
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Guide leaders at sports day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4828
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Jun 1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.6 x 17.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of group of Girl Guide leaders present at Sports Day held in Stanley Park June 1949. Guiders are identified from L to R as: Mrs. Engleman, Mr.s Hutchinson, Mrs. Saunders, Salvation Army leader Mrs. Coupland, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Howarth, Miss Dickens, Mrs. Hebron and Lieut Wadins (Salvati…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.6 x 17.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of group of Girl Guide leaders present at Sports Day held in Stanley Park June 1949. Guiders are identified from L to R as: Mrs. Engleman, Mr.s Hutchinson, Mrs. Saunders, Salvation Army leader Mrs. Coupland, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Howarth, Miss Dickens, Mrs. Hebron and Lieut Wadins (Salvation Army).
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
5th Burnaby Brownie Pack
Hutchinson, Mrs. S.
Hebron, Kathleen Billingham
Salvation Army
Accession Code
BV015.35.178
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Jun 1949
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
March 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten annotations below photograph read: "Guiders present at Sports Day held in Stanley Park / June 1949. Mrs. Engleman, Mr.s Hutchinson, Mrs. Saunders, S. Army / leader Mrs. Coupland, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Howarth, Miss Dickens, Mrs. Hebron / Lieut Wadins (S.A.)"
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "5th Brownie Pack" 1948-1965 Item BV015.35.156
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Guides on boat

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4849
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1948]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 7 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eight Girl Guides on what might be a BC ferry boat. The girls are in uniform and are seated or standing in front of a lifeboat with the name "Lady Cecilia". Some of the Girl Guides are identified as Patty Webb, Joyce Curran.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 7 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eight Girl Guides on what might be a BC ferry boat. The girls are in uniform and are seated or standing in front of a lifeboat with the name "Lady Cecilia". Some of the Girl Guides are identified as Patty Webb, Joyce Curran.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Transportation - Boats
Names
McGeachie, Ivy Ashliegh
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.200
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1948]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten annotations above photograph read: "2nd Burnaby ( Patty / Joyce Curran) / Webb"
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "Girl Guiding. -- 1939-1951" (page 7/18) Item BV015.35.160
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Interview with Kanwal Singh Neel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19607
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (50 min., 32 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 30 fps
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kanwal Singh Neel conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The interview was conducted and recorded on the Zoom platform. 00:00 – 00:06:47 Kanwal shares some of the mentors that influenced him in his life, education and …
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 video recording (mp4) (50 min., 32 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 30 fps
Material Details
Interviewer: Rajdeep Interviewee: Kanwal Singh Neel Interview Date: July 5, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 50 min., 32 sec. Recording Device: Zoom video communication platform
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kanwal Singh Neel conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The interview was conducted and recorded on the Zoom platform. 00:00 – 00:06:47 Kanwal shares some of the mentors that influenced him in his life, education and career, how his three-year grandson has been an inspiration and how important it is to educate yourself in different ways. 00:06:48 - 00:19:02 Kanwal talks about the diversity in the schools that he’s encountered over the years as a student and as an educator and shares his experiences getting hired as an educator on public television and being known as "the math guy". 00:19:03 - 00:46:39 Kanwal talks about the “Friends of Simon” tutoring out-reach program and his involvement. 00:26:40 - 00:30:24 Kanwal shares his experiences officiating the Canada Summer Games, the Harry Jerome Track Classic, the Commonwealth Games and other world class sporting events. 00:30:25 - 00:38:58 Kanwal describes a typical day while working at Simon Fraser University as Associate Director of Professional Programs, as a sports official and his involvement with Friends of Simon. Kanwal speaks about the importance of finding a balance between staying connected, finding your purpose and carrying on the passions that you enjoy. Kanwal talks about some of his favourite places in Burnaby including Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain, Deer Lake and Central Park. 00:38:59 - 00:43:31 Kanwal talks about the changes that he’s seen in the lower mainland over his life time including; diminishing agricultural land, the fishing industry, public transportation, housing and retail infrastructure and homelessness. 00:43:32 - 00:50:32 Kanwal talks about his involvement with the Punjabi Cultural Association, the introduction of Punjabi language courses in public schools and his involvement in a Bhangra event. Kanwal imparts a final message to youth of today emphasizing the importance of, building relationships, giving back to your community, learning through education and being respectful of your own journey and others.
History
Interviewee biography: Kanwal Singh Neel was born in Mombasa, Kenya in 1953 and immigrated with his family to Canada in 1969. For the first few weeks after immigrating the family stayed at the Sikh Temple on Second Avenue before moving into a house which they rented. Kanwal attended Kitsilano Secondary School and later transferred to Steveston High School when his family moved to Richmond. In 1972, Kanwal and friends formed a bhangra group "Punjab Cultural Association" and in 1974 they performed at the World Exposition in Spokane, Washington. The group performed at various venues including the Pacific National Exhibition and other cities in the Province. In 1973, Kanwal was an officiate during the Canada Summer Games at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. Kanwal obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from University of British Columbia in computer science and mathematics and got his first teaching job in 1977. In 1978, he was an officiate of the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta. Over the next ten years he devoted himself to becoming an educator and during this time he became more involved with the B.C. Math Teachers Association. Kanwal and his wife Nancy married in 1982 and have two daughters. In the early 1990's, Kanwal joined Simon Fraser University as a faculty associate to work, train and mentor student teachers. Kanwal became President of the B.C. Math Teachers Association and travelled throughout the province to help solve issues being faced by students. In 1993, he co-hosted a TV show "Math Shop" on The Knowledge Network and he later co-authored a textbook series titled "Math Makes Sense". Kanwal continued to advance his knowledge in the field of mathematics obtaining a Doctorate from Simon Fraser University in 2008. Kanwal developed his doctoral work in Haida Gwaii, studying the mathematics that the Haida peoples used in day to day life, applying the applications and integrating the mathematics concepts with their cultural knowledge. Kanwal also worked with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation and the Stó:lō Nation in helping to develop resources for them. Kanwal has been recognized with various awards and honours including being awarded an honorary doctorate by Kwantlen Polytechnic University and in 2017 as an inductee in the Sports Wall of Fame in Richmond for his outstanding contribution to amateur sport as an International Athletics Official. Since retirement, Kanwal continues to be involved in a project at Simon Fraser University "Friends of Simon" where university students go out and mentor and tutor immigrant and refugee children from South Asia and Africa and other countries. Interviewer biography: Rajdeep was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and is of Punjabi (South Asian) descent. She has an Associate of Arts degree in Asian Studies from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia. She is a student in the Restoration of Natural Systems program at the University of Victoria. Rajdeep works at Simon Fraser University as a Program Assistant and as a researcher with the City of Burnaby. At Burnaby Village Museum, Rajdeep contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Education
Social Issues
Social Issues - Racism
Sports
Events - Competitions
Housing
Performances
Names
Neel, Kanwal Singh
Simon Fraser University
Friends of Simon
Canada Summer Games
Swangard Stadium
Punjabi Cultural Association
Responsibility
Rajdeep
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Central Park
Accession Code
BV023.16.11
Date
[1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
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Ivy and Margaret McGeachie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4856
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1941
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ivy McGeachie with her sister Margaret. Both girls are dressed in Girl Guide uniforms and standing outside in what might be their backyard.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ivy McGeachie with her sister Margaret. Both girls are dressed in Girl Guide uniforms and standing outside in what might be their backyard.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
McGeachie, Ivy Ashliegh
McGeachie, Margaret
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.207
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1941
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
06/11/2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "Girl Guiding. -- 1939-1951" (page 14/18) Item BV015.35.160
Images
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Ivy and Margaret McGeachie on roller skates

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4846
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ivy and Margaret McGeachie in their Girl Guide uniforms and wearing roller skates. The sisters have their hands clasped together and appear to be dancing while wearing white roller skates.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ivy and Margaret McGeachie in their Girl Guide uniforms and wearing roller skates. The sisters have their hands clasped together and appear to be dancing while wearing white roller skates.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Sports - Skating
Names
McGeachie, Ivy Ashliegh
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.197
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" (page5/18) Item BV015.35.160
Images
Less detail

Ivy and Margaret McGeachie saluting

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4857
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1942
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ivy McGeachie with her sister Margaret. Both girls are dressed in Girl Guide uniforms and making the Girl Guide salute with their right hands. They are standing outside in a garden.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ivy McGeachie with her sister Margaret. Both girls are dressed in Girl Guide uniforms and making the Girl Guide salute with their right hands. They are standing outside in a garden.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
McGeachie, Ivy Ashliegh
McGeachie, Margaret
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.208
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1942
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
06/11/2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "Girl Guiding. -- 1939-1951" (page 14/18) Item BV015.35.160
Images
Less detail

Ivy McGeachie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4848
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1948]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ivy McGeachie wearing a Girl Guide uniform and sitting on the ground before the 2nd Burnaby Girl Guides go hiking.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ivy McGeachie wearing a Girl Guide uniform and sitting on the ground before the 2nd Burnaby Girl Guides go hiking.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
McGeachie, Ivy Ashliegh
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.199
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
Less detail

Ivy McGeachie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4852
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1948 and 1955]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ivy McGeachie wearing a Girl Guide uniform and seated in a wooden adirondack style chair in a garden outside an unidentified house.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w : 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ivy McGeachie wearing a Girl Guide uniform and seated in a wooden adirondack style chair in a garden outside an unidentified house.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
McGeachie, Ivy Ashliegh
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.202
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1948 and 1955]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
06/11/2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "Girl Guiding. -- 1939-1951" (page 10/18) Item BV015.35.160
Images
Less detail

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