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Christmas greeting card from Colin Fox

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15142
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
23 Oct. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Christmas greeting card from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Card r…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Christmas greeting card from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Card reads "Christmas Greetings, Third Canadian Infantry Division" and includes an illustration of a windmill and a soldier handing something to a child. Card is signed by Colin Fox.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Holidays - Christmas
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.30
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
23 Oct. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Cover of card is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Depot / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamp reads: "FIELD OFICE / _?/ 103 / NO 21 /44"
Stamp in bottom left corner of cover of card reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on verso of card reads: "K19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox"
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Affidavit re proof of age for Elmer Wilson Martin

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 May 1946
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an Affidavit in the Matter of Proof of Age for Elmer Wilson Martin. The Affidavit is signed on May 16, 1946 by Elmer Wilson Martin's mother, Bethia Martin and is signed proof of his date of birth in Saskatchewan and is signed by a Notary Public, Alexander J. Gordon.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an Affidavit in the Matter of Proof of Age for Elmer Wilson Martin. The Affidavit is signed on May 16, 1946 by Elmer Wilson Martin's mother, Bethia Martin and is signed proof of his date of birth in Saskatchewan and is signed by a Notary Public, Alexander J. Gordon.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell
Accession Code
BV019.40.43
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
16 May 1946
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Baby announcement card for John Ford Melville Baker

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15103
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1941
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card + envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a baby announcement card with envelope. The envelope is addressed to "FL/Lt and Mrs. E.W. Martin, 220 Ferry Road, St. James, Manitoba". The card reads "John Ford Melville Baker / February 28, 1941 / Squadron Leader and Mrs. F. Ernest Baker / 2110 Windsor Road / Victoria B.C."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card + envelope
Material Details
A blue ribbon is fastened to the top, joining two pieces of card stock together.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a baby announcement card with envelope. The envelope is addressed to "FL/Lt and Mrs. E.W. Martin, 220 Ferry Road, St. James, Manitoba". The card reads "John Ford Melville Baker / February 28, 1941 / Squadron Leader and Mrs. F. Ernest Baker / 2110 Windsor Road / Victoria B.C."
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Accession Code
BV019.40.27
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1941
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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National Selective Service - Labour Exit Permit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15104
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
13 May 1946
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Government of Canada National Selective Service Labour Exit Permit for Elmer Wilson Martin of 1111 Davie Street, Vancouver. Authorization to leave Canada and to remain outside of Canada indefinitely. Authorization includes date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, height, weigh…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Government of Canada National Selective Service Labour Exit Permit for Elmer Wilson Martin of 1111 Davie Street, Vancouver. Authorization to leave Canada and to remain outside of Canada indefinitely. Authorization includes date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, height, weight, hair colour, eye colour and finger print. Document is signed by E.W. Martin and authorized by John B. Cormick [sic] on May 13, 1946.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.38
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
13 May 1946
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Officer's mess card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15099
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of an identification card made out to E.W. Martin, Wing Commander for Officer's Mess No. 5 Mannning Depot R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Lachine, Quebec.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of an identification card made out to E.W. Martin, Wing Commander for Officer's Mess No. 5 Mannning Depot R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Lachine, Quebec.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.23
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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R.C.A.F. train berthing card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15101
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1940 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Train Berthing Card issued to Wing Commander Martin, E.W.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Train Berthing Card issued to Wing Commander Martin, E.W.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.25
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1940 and 1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Royal Canadian Air Force identity card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15081
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
24 Oct. 1944
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
Material Details
pink coloured card stock
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.16
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
24 Oct. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Royal Canadian Air Force identity card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15082
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
Material Details
blue coloured card stock
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Secrecy order

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15100
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1940 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "Secrecy Order" published by the R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) with terms and prohibitions for all military during World War II. This card was issued to E.W. Martin.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "Secrecy Order" published by the R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) with terms and prohibitions for all military during World War II. This card was issued to E.W. Martin.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.24
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1940 and 1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Vaccination card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15102
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1939 and 1941]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of a vaccination card issued to Wing Commander Martin, E.W. Card is a record of vaccinations received by E.W. Martin during his military service with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of a vaccination card issued to Wing Commander Martin, E.W. Card is a record of vaccinations received by E.W. Martin during his military service with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.26
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1939 and 1941]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Basic training for A. R. P. workers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5106
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1940
Call Number
358.3 SUN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
BV988.47.15
Call Number
358.3 SUN
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Sun Pub. Co.
Vancouver Sun
Publication Date
1940
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada--Civil defense
World War, 1939-1945--Canada
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
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Personal material

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82732
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlai…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS167-008
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlain from Liverpool and a letter from the Office of the Mayor addressed to Mary Ann Simnett for her ninetieth birthday. Also included is a photograph (see item 559-001). Also included are newsclippings regarding Robert Burnaby and the "Bygones of Burnaby" book, a programme of the Robert Burnaby Commemorative Dinner, a photocopy of "The Argus" (Burnaby South High School's newspaper) from 1938, a programme from Madys Pridmore Brown's Variety Programme, "The Buzzer" Volume 40 Issue 16 advertising Vancouver street cars, New Vista Society certificate addressed to Hazel Simnett, an envelope of Fenwick Lansdowne bird prints from 1957 and a print of the Royal Family found in a cardboard envelope postmarked 1972.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Performances - Concerts
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Personal Symbols - Certificates
Transportation
Persons - Royalty
Names
Simnett, Hazel
Simnett, Frederick "Fred"
Simnett, Mary Ann
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on note accompanying file on folder ; The Argue was stapled together
Simnett personal papers series
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
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Air mail letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15128
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he's happy to be back with his regiment after finishing his stay in hospital; thanks May for the chocolates that she sent and how he expects to receive his third stripe which means a raise on top of his Sergeant's pay.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.16
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Cdn Army Over"
Stamp in blue ink on front of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
Circular post mark on front of air mail letter reads: "FIELDRCST_OFFICE / * JU 19/ 43"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15143
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin describes his health recovering from his wounds; shares his current experience in Holland near the German border; recalls a visit to Belgium; tells of how other fellows that landed on D-Day will be taking leave in England and that he would like to visit Paris on his next leave.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.31
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss May Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / Box 167 , / WEST SUMMERLAND, B.C."
Circular postmark stamps read: "WEST SD... [sic] / AM / DE 23 / 44/ ..." and "DEC 21 / 6 PM / 1944"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15145
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin reflects on how he spent Christmas day and how he discovered that the camp cook came from the Burnaby Lake area.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.32
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
27 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: "FIELD POST OFFICE 403 / 8 / DE 29 / 44"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15146
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
20 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin thanks May for the Christmas parcel she sent; how he received a backlog of letters addressed to him at the convalescent hospital; how the boys that landed on D-Day are taking leave in England; describes a Christmas party that his regiment put on for twenty kids in a nearby town and says that he looks forward to a good Christmas dinner provided there isn't any unexpected action.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.33
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
20 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / West Summerland / B.C. / Canada / Box 158" (crossed out address reads: "c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C...")
Circular postmark stamps read: "JAN 4 / 8 PM / 1945" and " SUMMERLAND / AM / JAN 6 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15147
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
8 Feb. 1945
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin tells of how his regiment is now in Germany and that he is writing to her from a bombed out cellar in a German town; he tells of his current position as Battery Signal Sergeant and of how he and his regiment observed a German soldier being captured.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.34
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
8 Feb. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE.../ FE 12 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15148
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
28 Feb. 1945
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Co…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Colin writes his letter while in Germany; he describes the current state of the war there and how the soldiers are eating much better.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.35
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
28 Feb. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / * / MR 3 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
24 Mar. 1945
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Co…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Colin writes his letter from a cellar somewhere in Germany; he tells of how the mail has had a tough time getting through; thanks May for her parcel that she sent; how they've been fighting hard against the Germans and how he hopes that it will all be over soon.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.36
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
24 Mar. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / * / MR 27 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15150
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 Apr. 1945
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks May for a registered letter containing a neck chain; how the troops are advancing on the Germans each day and of how the people were glad to see them when they crossed the Rhine into Holland.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.37
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 Apr. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / * / AP 7 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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