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National Selective Service - Labour Exit Permit

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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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Primary progress card

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1946
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of a British Columbia Public Schools Primary Progress Card for Edith Fleming, Grade two, Douglas Road School. Progress card is signed by her mother, Frances L. Fleming and her teacher, H. Lenheiser.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of a British Columbia Public Schools Primary Progress Card for Edith Fleming, Grade two, Douglas Road School. Progress card is signed by her mother, Frances L. Fleming and her teacher, H. Lenheiser.
Accession Code
BV016.46.158
Date
1946
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Item is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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RCAF reserve discharge certificate

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1 Oct.1945
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate : 43 x 45.5 cm (rolled in tube)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a discharge certificate addressed to Pilot Officer Robert Leonard Love, Royal Canadian Air Force, Reserve Special Section. Certificate is signed by Herbert F. Gordon, Deputy Minister for Minister of National Defence on October 1, 1945.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate : 43 x 45.5 cm (rolled in tube)
Material Details
rolled certificate in tube
paper certificate mounted on canvas
Address label on tube reads: "O.H.M.S. / ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE / To: / PILOT OFFICER ROBERT L. LOVE / 3205 GEORGE STREET, / BURNABY, VIA NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C...."
Registered mail stamp in red and blue ink on tube reads: "R_OTTAWA,ONT / No. 3470"
Scope and Content
Item consists of a discharge certificate addressed to Pilot Officer Robert Leonard Love, Royal Canadian Air Force, Reserve Special Section. Certificate is signed by Herbert F. Gordon, Deputy Minister for Minister of National Defence on October 1, 1945.
Creator
Royal Canadian Air Force
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
Accession Code
BV023.24.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1 Oct.1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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United Church papers

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-1946
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a pamphlet for the Silver Jubilee of Vancouver Heights United Church, a newspaper clipping entitled "Vancouver Heights United Church to Burn Mortgage" and a Life Membership for Christine Grieve from Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada, signed by Vera O. Croft,…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-1946
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS155-008
Accession Number
2011-04
Scope and Content
File consists of a pamphlet for the Silver Jubilee of Vancouver Heights United Church, a newspaper clipping entitled "Vancouver Heights United Church to Burn Mortgage" and a Life Membership for Christine Grieve from Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada, signed by Vera O. Croft, Stella E. Self (President) and Winnifred Thomas (Secretary).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Newspaper clipping was originally housed (folded) inside the pamphlet
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Will and licenses of William Michael Parker

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1943 and 1962
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of the last will and testament of William Michael Parker and two British Columbia Motor Vehicle Licences for William Michael Parker.The will is signed and witnessed on February 28, 1943 and the vehicle licence registrations are dated February 28, 1962. One vehicle license has the addr…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Series
Love family vital events and correspondence series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Material Details
"DATED FEBRUARY 12th, 1943 / WILLIAM MICHAEL PARKER, / Testator: / Sarah Maria parker / Executrix / WILL / LIDSTER & ALLISON, / Barristers & Solicitors, / New Westminster, B.C." printed on outside fold of the document.
Scope and Content
Item consists of the last will and testament of William Michael Parker and two British Columbia Motor Vehicle Licences for William Michael Parker.The will is signed and witnessed on February 28, 1943 and the vehicle licence registrations are dated February 28, 1962. One vehicle license has the address 1390 Cumberland St. while the other has the address 7651 Cumberland St. [This is the date of the change in the street numbering system in Burnaby.]
History
See extensive history of Love Family and Love farmhouse located at Burnaby Village Museum.
Accession Code
BV012.31.15
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1943 and 1962
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on content of file
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B.C. Electric Railway Co. observation car

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
14 Aug. 1942
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by "Dick" Gardner. The car number is 123, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEE VANCOUVER/ TWO HOUR/ TRIP/ FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 11am, as there are sign…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Material Details
printed on recto, b. "B.C. ELECTRIC RLY CO OBSERVATION CAR "DICK" GARDNER CONDUCTOR Harry Bullen Photographer. 2608 Granville St. Phone Bay. 8869." stamped on verso, c.r. "AUG 14 1942"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by "Dick" Gardner. The car number is 123, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEE VANCOUVER/ TWO HOUR/ TRIP/ FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 11am, as there are signs hanging on the car by the front that reads, "NEXT TRIP/ 11 AM" and "NEXT TRIP/ 3 PM". Storefronts are visible directly behind the Observation car. One has a window display of photographs and a large awning. The display window has a sign that reads, "HARRY BULLEN," indicating the car is stopped right in front of the photographer's studio for a souvenir photograph.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Gardner, Dick
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.441.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
14 Aug. 1942
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
The envelope for this photograph is BV985.441.2
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
16-Jan-24
Scale
100
Photographer
Bullen, Harry Elder
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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B.C. Electric Railway Co. observation car

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28.3 cm x 66.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by Teddy Lyons. The car number is 124, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEEING / VANCOUVER / 2 HOUR TRIP FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 10am, as there are sig…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28.3 cm x 66.7 cm
Material Details
printed on recto, "B.C. ELECTRIC RLY CO OBSERVATION CAR "TEDDY LYONS CONDUCTOR Harry Bullen Photographer. 2608 Granville St. Phone Bay. 8869."
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, loaded with people, and conducted by Teddy Lyons. The car number is 124, and on the rear end of the car is a sign that reads, "SEEING / VANCOUVER / 2 HOUR TRIP FARE 50c." The photograph was probably taken prior to 10am, as there are signs hanging on the car by the front that read, "EXTRA TRIP / 7.00 P.M.", "NEXT TRIP / 4 P.M.", NEXT TRIP / 10 A.M.", and "NEXT TRIP / 2 P.M.". Storefronts are visible directly behind the Observation car. One has a window display of photographs and a large awning. The display window has a sign that reads, "HARRY BULLEN," indicating the car is stopped right in front of the photographer's studio for a souvenir photograph. Teddy Lyons is at the front of the car, holding a small child.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Lyons, Thadeous Sylvester "Teddy"
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV017.26.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bullen, Harry Elder
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Canadian Pacific Railway emblem

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1930 and 1949]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the sign on the back of train a car gate. The sign is circular in shape with a "Canadian Pacific Railway Lines" emblem in the center bordered by the words " - Chinook - Calgary -Edmonton."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the sign on the back of train a car gate. The sign is circular in shape with a "Canadian Pacific Railway Lines" emblem in the center bordered by the words " - Chinook - Calgary -Edmonton."
Subjects
Transportation - Rail
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Accession Code
BV985.6114.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1930 and 1949]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-12
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "831"
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Contractors

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 20, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sign indexing contractors and their phone numbers. The top of the sign reads: "Whitsell Construction Co. Ltd., General Contractors, Glen. 1434-1435." Others contractors listed are: Clearing and excavating: Holmes & Wilson, BA.0098; Concrete: J. Marcovitch; Brickwork: Selkirk Sadler…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 20, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-067
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sign indexing contractors and their phone numbers. The top of the sign reads: "Whitsell Construction Co. Ltd., General Contractors, Glen. 1434-1435." Others contractors listed are: Clearing and excavating: Holmes & Wilson, BA.0098; Concrete: J. Marcovitch; Brickwork: Selkirk Sadler & Son, KE.1458; Electrical: L.J. McKinnon, PA.2471; Millwork: R.F. Tait Woodworkers, BA.6491; Painting: E. Olsson & Sons Ltd., GL.1434; Plumbing: F. Fenk, DE.3071; Plastering: Turner Bros., FA.2572-4982R; Roofing and strapping: Ray Shaw, FR.4720; Floors: Dunbar Hardwood Floor Ltd., KE.3646; Septic tanks: N. Cosco, BA.4987; Tiling: Darlington Haskins Co. 1943 Ltd., BA.4829. This is part of the Willingdon Heights subdivision site.
Subjects
Industries - Construction
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Darlington Haskins Company
Dunbar Hardwood Floor Limited
E. Olsson and Sons Limited
F. Fenk
Holmes and Wilson Trucking Company Limited
L.J. McKinnon
Cosco, N.
Ray Shaw
R.F. Tait Woodworkers
Selkirk Sadler and Son
Turner Brothers
Whitsell Construction Company Limited
Marcovitch, J.
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Frank Battersby in Vernon

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frank Battersby in his Seaforth Highlander uniform walking by a sign post in Vernon, British Columbia. The sign post has five arrows (pointing to the same direction) which read, "LAKE LOUISE", "MORAINE LAKE", "YOHO", "FIELD" and "GOLDEN" respectively.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frank Battersby in his Seaforth Highlander uniform walking by a sign post in Vernon, British Columbia. The sign post has five arrows (pointing to the same direction) which read, "LAKE LOUISE", "MORAINE LAKE", "YOHO", "FIELD" and "GOLDEN" respectively.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Battersby, Frank
Accession Code
BV004.104.122
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/12/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "FRANK BATTERSBY VERNON, BC"
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Matheson and Sons Market

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.6 x 12.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of A. Matheson and Sons Market at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the building read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market," "Fresh Meats - Groceries," "Quality and Service," "Dexter 1372 1373," and "Free Delivery." Signs advertising pric…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Chamberlain family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.6 x 12.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
179-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1986-27
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of A. Matheson and Sons Market at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the building read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market," "Fresh Meats - Groceries," "Quality and Service," "Dexter 1372 1373," and "Free Delivery." Signs advertising prices are outside the store. A sign by the street lights reads, "Signals set for 29 mph." Cars can be seen. This store was previously owned and operated by Alexander MacKenzie.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Matheson and Sons Market
A. MacKenzie and Company Jubilee Store
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Print made from col. slide
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4920 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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Matheson and Sons Market

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of A. Matheson and Sons Market at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the building read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market," "Fresh Meats - Groceries," "Quality and Service," "Dexter 1372 1373," and "Free Delivery." Signs advertising pric…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Chamberlain family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
179-013
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1986-27
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of A. Matheson and Sons Market at 3576 Kingsway (later renumbered 4920 Kingsway) and Nelson Avenue. Signs on the building read, "A. Matheson & Sons Market," "Fresh Meats - Groceries," "Quality and Service," "Dexter 1372 1373," and "Free Delivery." Signs advertising prices are outside the store. A sign by the street lights reads, "Signals set for 29 mph." This store was previously owned and operated by Alexander MacKenzie.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Matheson and Sons Market
A. MacKenzie and Company Jubilee Store
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Print made from col. slide
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4920 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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BC Electric Railway Company observation car

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
September 1, 1946
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 23.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, fully loaded with people, passing by Harry Bullen Photo studio on 2608 Granville Street. The car number is 123, and on the end of the car is a sign that reads; "Seeing Vancouver / 2 Hour Trip / Fare 50c." A sign on the side of the car re…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 23.7 cm
Material Details
inscribed in the negative and printed on recto, l.l. "B.C. ELECTRIC RLY CO OBSERVATION CAR", l.r. " Harry Bullen Photographer. 2608 Granville St. Phone Bay. 8869" stamped on verso, l.l. "SEP 1 - 1946/ 664"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a BC Electric Railway Company Observation car, fully loaded with people, passing by Harry Bullen Photo studio on 2608 Granville Street. The car number is 123, and on the end of the car is a sign that reads; "Seeing Vancouver / 2 Hour Trip / Fare 50c." A sign on the side of the car reads; "Sightseeing Car Trips / Leave Robson & Granville / At 10 & 11 AM - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 PM / Daily." Behind the car, a store window display of photographs with an awning reads; "Harry Bullen Photographer." Among the passengers in the car are a number of soldiers. Printed at the bottom front of the photograph; "BC Electric Rly Co Observation Car / Harry Bullen Photographer., 2608 Granville St., Phone Bay. 8869."
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV975.88.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
September 1, 1946
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of BCER observation car by Harry Bullen, see HV972.142.1
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-06
Photographer
Bullen, Harry Elder
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
In "History of Metropolitan Vancouver" at http://www.vancouverhistory.ca/chronology6.htm, it notes that Harry Bullen sold long narrow souvenir photographs of the passengers taken in the car.
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Burnaby Lk

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[before 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.0 x 11.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a destination sign that reads "Burnaby Lk" on a British Columbia Electric Railway tram. Just below the sign is a label that reads, "BCER 1231-B48." An earlier catalogue record notes the nameplate would have been placed at the front or back of the tram that could have travelled betwe…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.0 x 11.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a destination sign that reads "Burnaby Lk" on a British Columbia Electric Railway tram. Just below the sign is a label that reads, "BCER 1231-B48." An earlier catalogue record notes the nameplate would have been placed at the front or back of the tram that could have travelled between Vancouver and Burnaby.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Accession Code
HV973.41.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[before 1973]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For an earlier donation made by the same donor in regards to BCER tram, see accession HV972.202.
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Garage and mushroom house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77192
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1969] (date of original), digitally copied 2013
Collection/Fonds
Stiglish family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy-print ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the garage where Jack Stiglish repaired machinery and housed his tools, and the mushroom house beside it. A sign propped up between the two buildings reads "manure" with an arrow pointing to the right.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1969] (date of original), digitally copied 2013
Collection/Fonds
Stiglish family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy-print ; 9 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
552-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-07
Scope and Content
Photograph of the garage where Jack Stiglish repaired machinery and housed his tools, and the mushroom house beside it. A sign propped up between the two buildings reads "manure" with an arrow pointing to the right.
Subjects
Agricultural Tools and Equipment
Agriculture - Farms
Names
Stiglish, F.J. "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "view of father's garage where his tools were + he repaired the machinery / sign saying bags of manure this way / mushroom house next to garage"
Original spelling of surname was "Stiglich"
Geographic Access
Keswick Avenue
Street Address
3782 Keswick Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cameron Area
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Ramsay Shankie standing beside sign

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-] (date of original), copied [2016]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Thomas Shankie standing "at ease" beside a Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery sign. A road and trees are visible in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Material Details
Handwritten text on the back reads: "Pretty disgusted / looking wop don't / you agree. / Taken in front of / our Canteen in / Need, Holland".
Scope and Content
Photograph of Thomas Shankie standing "at ease" beside a Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery sign. A road and trees are visible in the background.
Names
Shankie, Thomas Ramsay Hunter, 1920-1996
Accession Code
BV016.43.40
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-] (date of original), copied [2016]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Image is from a binder of family history. Binder 1, orange cover "Old Stanley Family Photo / Old Shankie Family Photos / War Photos - Echo Photos".
Digital image created from orginal photograph by donor
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Tram no. 1227 at Carrall Street, Vancouver

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
September 1, 1943
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1227 at Carrall Street in Vancouver. There are brick buildings visible behind the tram, and a sign for "CARTER HALLS ALDINGER Co. LTD./ GENERAL CONTRATORS & ENGINEERS", and a sign for "MARSHALL WELLS" on what appears to be a water tow…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1227 at Carrall Street in Vancouver. There are brick buildings visible behind the tram, and a sign for "CARTER HALLS ALDINGER Co. LTD./ GENERAL CONTRATORS & ENGINEERS", and a sign for "MARSHALL WELLS" on what appears to be a water tower.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV992.23.21
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
September 1, 1943
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "BCER 1227/ CARRAL ST. 9/1/43"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "BOB WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th STREET/ SURREY, B.C. CANADA/ 584-9495 V3R 3S8/ RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY"
Images
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Trams no. 1223 and 1224

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
April 20, 1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 17. cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway tram no. 1223 (with "CAR BARNS"on its destination sign). Behind that tram is British Columbia Electric Railway tram no. 1224 (with "MARPOLE" on its destination sign). The trams are stationed at the Kitsilano Car Barn in Vancouver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 17. cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway tram no. 1223 (with "CAR BARNS"on its destination sign). Behind that tram is British Columbia Electric Railway tram no. 1224 (with "MARPOLE" on its destination sign). The trams are stationed at the Kitsilano Car Barn in Vancouver.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV004.108.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
April 20, 1948
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Plant, Ernest Leslie
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "BRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTRIC RY 1223. KITSILANO CAR BARNS/ APRIL 20, 1948. PHOTO BY ERNIE LES PLANT. NEGATIVE OWNED BY D. PARKER"
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Vancouver

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[before 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.0 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a destination sign that reads "Vancouver" on a British Columbia Electric Railway tram. Just below the sign is a label that reads, "BCER 1231-B48."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.0 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a destination sign that reads "Vancouver" on a British Columbia Electric Railway tram. Just below the sign is a label that reads, "BCER 1231-B48."
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV973.41.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[before 1973]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For an earlier donation made by the same donor in regards to BCER tram, see accession HV972.202.
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Burnaby Unemployed Action Association strike

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1641
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b& w ; 11.5 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of people in winter coats picketing inbetween cars in front of an unidentified building. A man holds a sign that reads, "BURNABY UNEMPLOYED ACTION ASSN."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b& w ; 11.5 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of people in winter coats picketing inbetween cars in front of an unidentified building. A man holds a sign that reads, "BURNABY UNEMPLOYED ACTION ASSN."
Subjects
Protests and Demonstrations
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Accession Code
BV002.50.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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