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Royal Bank Opening

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55650
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing in front of a teller's window handing over a bankbook to a teller during the official opening of the Royal Bank Edmonds branch in Burnaby. A number of other bank officials and employees can be seen in the background, but none are identified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Charles MacSorley fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
486-044
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of Reeve Charles MacSorley standing in front of a teller's window handing over a bankbook to a teller during the official opening of the Royal Bank Edmonds branch in Burnaby. A number of other bank officials and employees can be seen in the background, but none are identified.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Banks
Events - Openings
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
MacSorley, Charles W.
Royal Bank of Canada
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Allan Studios
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Shoppers on opening day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17425
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crowd of shoppers coming through the entrance of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby on opening day. store manager, T. Boyd Haskell is identified standing in background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crowd of shoppers coming through the entrance of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby on opening day. store manager, T. Boyd Haskell is identified standing in background.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Haskell, T. Boyd
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.172
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Photographer
On-The-Spot Photographers
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "ON-THE-SPOT PHOTOGRAPHERS / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C."
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "54"
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera
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Simpsons-Sears coffee table display

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of coffee tables on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Two coffee tables are visible in photograph.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of coffee tables on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Two coffee tables are visible in photograph.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.88
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-09-21
Photographer
Cantlon, Harry
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "VANCOUVER PROVINCE / Photo by / HARRY CANTLON"
Images
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Simpsons-Sears drapery display

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17344
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of drapery on display on a row of paned window frames inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of drapery on display on a row of paned window frames inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.94
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-09-21
Photographer
Cantlon, Harry
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "VANCOUVER PROVINCE / Photo by / HARRY CANTLON"
Images
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Simpsons-Sears engine display

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17336
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of car and truck engines on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Four engines are visible in the photograph.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of car and truck engines on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Four engines are visible in the photograph.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Transportation - Automobiles
Transportation - Trucks
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.86
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-09-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
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Simpsons-Sears executives

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17424
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Charles Luther Burton (left), Chairman of the Board of Simpsons-Sears and Edgar G. Burton (right), President of Simpsons-Sears Limited standing with an unidentified man inside the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. A rack of clothing is visible behind Charles Luther Burton.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Charles Luther Burton (left), Chairman of the Board of Simpsons-Sears and Edgar G. Burton (right), President of Simpsons-Sears Limited standing with an unidentified man inside the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. A rack of clothing is visible behind Charles Luther Burton.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Haskell, T. Boyd
Burton, Edgar G.
Burton, Charles Luther
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.171
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Photographer
On-The-Spot Photographers
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "ON-THE-SPOT PHOTOGRAPHERS / NEW WESTMINSTER B.C."
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera
Images
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Simpsons-Sears house building materials on display

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17342
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of various house building materials on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Display of siding, insulation tiles and jack-posts are visible.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of various house building materials on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Display of siding, insulation tiles and jack-posts are visible.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.92
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-09-21
Photographer
Cantlon, Harry
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "VANCOUVER PROVINCE / Photo by / HARRY CANTLON"
Images
Less detail

Simpsons-Sears house building materials on display

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17343
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of various house building materials on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Display includes a model of a house with exterior paneling. An unidentified man (possibly a store manager) is standing inside of the model house next to a desk.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of various house building materials on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Display includes a model of a house with exterior paneling. An unidentified man (possibly a store manager) is standing inside of the model house next to a desk.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.93
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-09-21
Photographer
Cantlon, Harry
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "VANCOUVER PROVINCE / Photo by / HARRY CANTLON"
Images
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Simpsons-Sears light fixture and fireplace display

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17340
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of various lighting fixtures and fire places on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Two fireplaces with mantels and equipment are also on display with the lighting fixtures.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of various lighting fixtures and fire places on display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Two fireplaces with mantels and equipment are also on display with the lighting fixtures.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.90
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Photographer
Cantlon, Harry
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "VANCOUVER PROVINCE / Photo by / HARRY CANTLON"
Images
Less detail

Simpsons-Sears mattress display

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17337
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a mattress display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Five bed mattresses are visible along with matching side tables and lamps.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a mattress display inside of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby during the opening on May 5, 1954. Five bed mattresses are visible along with matching side tables and lamps.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.87
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-09-21
Photographer
Cantlon, Harry
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "VANCOUVER PROVINCE / Photo by / HARRY CANTLON"
Images
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Speeches on opening day of Simpsons-Sears

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17423
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby standing at microphone with E.G. Burton (middle) and Reeve, Charles W. MacSorely (far right) standing behind him. Speeches were delivered on the opening day of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby May 5, 1954.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby standing at microphone with E.G. Burton (middle) and Reeve, Charles W. MacSorely (far right) standing behind him. Speeches were delivered on the opening day of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby May 5, 1954.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Haskell, T. Boyd
Burton, Edgar G.
MacSorley, Charles W.
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.170
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Photographer
On-The-Spot Photographers
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "ON-THE-SPOT PHOTOGRAPHERS / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C."
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "83"
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera
Images
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Telegram to general manager of Simpsons-Sears

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17280
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
4 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram to the General Manager of Simpsons-Sears from J. Markin, Vancouver Colonial Motel expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph with letterhead reading "personally yours / A / Canadian Pacific / Telegram"
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram to the General Manager of Simpsons-Sears from J. Markin, Vancouver Colonial Motel expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph with letterhead reading "personally yours / A / Canadian Pacific / Telegram"
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Accession Code
BV021.26.43
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
4 May 1954
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Item was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
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Telegram to manager of Simpsons-Sears

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17332
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[May 1954]
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram to manager of Simpsons-Sears from Steel Co. of DCA Limited D.A. Leedaleexpressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, colourful letterhead at top with illustrations and the words "Greet…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram to manager of Simpsons-Sears from Steel Co. of DCA Limited D.A. Leedaleexpressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, colourful letterhead at top with illustrations and the words "Greetings", bottom of telegram reads "Canadian National Telegraphs". Handwritten note in red pencil on telegram reads: "Helga Placknowledge".
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Accession Code
BV021.26.80
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[May 1954]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-07-08
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Item was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
Less detail

Telegram to Simpsons-Sears fur department

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17278
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram to Simpsons-Sears Fur Department (Burnaby) from I. Kerbel, Middlewest Fur expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, colourful letterhead at top with illustrations and the words "G…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram to Simpsons-Sears Fur Department (Burnaby) from I. Kerbel, Middlewest Fur expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, colourful letterhead at top with illustrations and the words "Greetings", bottom of telegram reads "Canadian National Telegraphs".
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Accession Code
BV021.26.41
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1954
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Item was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
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Telegram to Simpsons-Sears fur department

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17279
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[May 1954]
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram to Simpsons-Sears Fur Department (Burnaby) from National Fur Manufacturing, expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, colourful letterhead at top with illustrations and the words "…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram to Simpsons-Sears Fur Department (Burnaby) from National Fur Manufacturing, expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, colourful letterhead at top with illustrations and the words "Greetings", bottom of telegram reads "Canadian National Telegraphs".
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Accession Code
BV021.26.42
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[May 1954]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Item was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
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Telegram to T.B. Haskell

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17275
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram, dated May 5, 1954 to T.B. Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby from P.L. Gasbarino, Manager Allstate Insurance Co. expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, colourful lette…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram, dated May 5, 1954 to T.B. Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby from P.L. Gasbarino, Manager Allstate Insurance Co. expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, colourful letterhead at top with illustrations and the words "Greetings", bottom of telegram reads "Canadian National Telegraphs".
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Haskell, T. Boyd
Accession Code
BV021.26.25
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Item was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
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Telegram to T.B. Haskell

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17276
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 Apr. 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram, dated April 5, 1954 to T.B. Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby from H.F. Smith, Manager Bata Shoe store, 153 West Hastings, Vancouver expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram, dated April 5, 1954 to T.B. Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby from H.F. Smith, Manager Bata Shoe store, 153 West Hastings, Vancouver expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, colourful letterhead at top with illustrations and the words "Greetings", bottom of telegram reads "Canadian National Telegraphs".
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Haskell, T. Boyd
Accession Code
BV021.26.26
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
5 Apr. 1954
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Item was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
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Telegram to T.B. Haskell

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17277
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
4 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram, dated May 4, 1954 to T.B. Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby from Homer H Bland, General Sales Manager Belding Concrete Ltd. expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, col…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page telegram, dated May 4, 1954 to T.B. Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby from Homer H Bland, General Sales Manager Belding Concrete Ltd. expressing congratulations on the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby. Typewritten telegraph is adhered to page, colourful letterhead at top with illustrations and the words "Greetings", bottom of telegram reads "Canadian National Telegraphs".
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Haskell, T. Boyd
Accession Code
BV021.26.27
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
4 May 1954
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Item was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
Less detail

Trans Canada Airlines staff with tray of orchids

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified members of Trans Canadian Airlines holding a large tray of orchids. The orchids were handing out to shoppers during the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby on May 5, 1954. The air lines staff are dressed in uniforms and wearing leis around their necks.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified members of Trans Canadian Airlines holding a large tray of orchids. The orchids were handing out to shoppers during the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby on May 5, 1954. The air lines staff are dressed in uniforms and wearing leis around their necks.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Trans Canadian Airlines
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.176
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Photographer
On-The-Spot Photographers
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "ON-THE-SPOT PHOTOGRAPHERS / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C."
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "94"
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera
Images
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Welcome to Simpsons-Sears from South Burnaby Board of Trade

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 poster board
Scope and Content
Item consists of a hand painted sign on poster board reading "A cordial and hearty welcome / to / Simpsons-Sears Limited / their / Executive and Staff / South Burnaby Board of Trade." Sign was created in honour of the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby in May 1954.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 poster board
Scope and Content
Item consists of a hand painted sign on poster board reading "A cordial and hearty welcome / to / Simpsons-Sears Limited / their / Executive and Staff / South Burnaby Board of Trade." Sign was created in honour of the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby in May 1954.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Accession Code
BV021.26.78
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1954
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Item was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
Less detail

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