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Andy Digney Film
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85335
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1934 and 1961]
- Collection/Fonds
- Digney Family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 optical discs (approx. 2 hrs, 40 min) : digital, b&w, col., si.
- Scope and Content
- Item is a collection of 18 short films on DVD. These films were created by Andy Digney using his 8 mm camera and provide views of the Digney family gatherings, trips, vacations at home and abroad. They also provide glimpses of Burnaby parades, celebrations and the Digney Speedway. The 18 segments h…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1934 and 1961]
- Collection/Fonds
- Digney Family fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 optical discs (approx. 2 hrs, 40 min) : digital, b&w, col., si.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 562-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2014-04
- Scope and Content
- Item is a collection of 18 short films on DVD. These films were created by Andy Digney using his 8 mm camera and provide views of the Digney family gatherings, trips, vacations at home and abroad. They also provide glimpses of Burnaby parades, celebrations and the Digney Speedway. The 18 segments have all been described at item level.
- Subjects
- Animals - Dogs
- Recreational Activities - Fishing
- Recreational Activities - Camping
- Recreational Activities - Picnics
- Geographic Features - Rivers
- Events - Parades
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Photographer
- Digney, Andy
- Creator
- Digney, Andy
- Notes
- Title based on contents of film
- The original 8mm film footage was digitized and broken down into 18 segments, reflecting the original order. Items are described as 562-003-1 : 562-003-18
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1901
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.30
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1902
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.31
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1903
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.32
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1904
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.33
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1905
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Par…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Participating British Columbia teams include, "BEST ELECTRIC GAS HEATING" from New Westminster and "ALL COAST" and "MAYFAIR LANES" from Vancouver. A man with a Rose Bowl jacket is sitting with the Mayfair Lanes team.
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.34
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1906
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.35
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1907
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of a bear leading a donkey towards a city along the top and a sign that reads, "AMERICAN BOWLING." Beneath the sign are …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of a bear leading a donkey towards a city along the top and a sign that reads, "AMERICAN BOWLING." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Participating teams from British Columbia include; "Austin Van B.C. Hotel", "Alcazar Hotel, Van, BC", "Dairyland", "The Rose Bowl Alleys" and "Pacific Meats/ North Star."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.36
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1908
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.37
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1910
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.39
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1911
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Br…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. British Columbia teams presently bowling are: "BEST ELECTRIC GAS HEATING" and "MAYFAIR LANES." One of the bowlers has "PHIL NEX" written on the back of his bowling shirt.
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.40
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1912
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Bri…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. British Columbia teams presently bowling are; "CORAL LANES", "CARLING BREWERIES" and "ST REGIS HOTEL."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.41
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1913
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." British Columbia teams presently bowling are; "LABA…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." British Columbia teams presently bowling are; "LABATT'S BREWERY", "LUCKY LAGER" and "INGRAHAM HOTEL."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.42
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"
- BV005.20.30 to .42 were received in looseleaf type plastic protectors, with sheets of paper between photos. These were not accessioned. Scotch tape remnants on some photos and protectors
Images
Bowling tournament in California
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2620
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [196-?]
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of a bear leading a donkey towards a city along the top and a sign that reads, "AMERICAN BOWLING." Beneath the sign are …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of a bear leading a donkey towards a city along the top and a sign that reads, "AMERICAN BOWLING." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Teams from British Columbia presently bowling are; "Rose Bowl", "Alcazar Hotel", "Pacific Meats North Stars" and "Dairyland."
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.38
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [196-?]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"
Images
Harry Royle and his bowling team
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1914
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1961
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Harry Royle standing in the centre of his six man bowling team inside the Rose Bowl bowling alley. Two of the six men are crouching down beside the trophy placed in front of Harry Royle with a large sign that reads, "VANCOUVER CITY/ 10 PIN/ Team Champions/ 1960-61."
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harry Royle fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Harry Royle standing in the centre of his six man bowling team inside the Rose Bowl bowling alley. Two of the six men are crouching down beside the trophy placed in front of Harry Royle with a large sign that reads, "VANCOUVER CITY/ 10 PIN/ Team Champions/ 1960-61."
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.43
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1961
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 14/01/2010
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Through the Lens of Andy Digney
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10099
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the constru…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Material Details
- Research and Narration: Lisa Codd
- Editing and Audio Recording: Matthew Ball
- Special thanks to Paul Digney
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the construction and events held at the Oak Theatre; Royal visit motorcade of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; Sports Day at Central Park; Gymcana event at Burnaby Lake Riding Stables; lawn bowling at Central Park; a Depression-era May Day workers’ parade in 1936; May Day celebrations in Burnaby; visits to locations throughout the Lower Mainland, including Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and boat trip up Burrard Inlet; the Digney Speedway; the Digney family at their home on Bonsor Avenue and the Digney Bowling Alley.
- Creator
- Digney, Andy
- Names
- Digney, Andy
- Digney Bowling Alley
- Digney Speedway
- Codd, Lisa
- Oak Theatre
- Burnaby Lawn Bowling Club
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Central Park
- Street Address
- 6521 Bonsor Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV019.18.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Related Material
- See also the City of Burnaby Archives "Digney Family fonds" MI catalogue 562.003 for film masters
- Notes
- Title based on contents
- City of Burnaby Archives holds the original Digney film masters (562.003) that this narrated segment was disseminated from. See Digney family fonds
Images
Video
Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2019_0018_0001_001.mp4Interview with Kanwal Singh Neel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19607
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (50 min., 32 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 30 fps
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kanwal Singh Neel conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The interview was conducted and recorded on the Zoom platform. 00:00 – 00:06:47 Kanwal shares some of the mentors that influenced him in his life, education and …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (50 min., 32 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 30 fps
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Rajdeep Interviewee: Kanwal Singh Neel Interview Date: July 5, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 50 min., 32 sec. Recording Device: Zoom video communication platform
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kanwal Singh Neel conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The interview was conducted and recorded on the Zoom platform. 00:00 – 00:06:47 Kanwal shares some of the mentors that influenced him in his life, education and career, how his three-year grandson has been an inspiration and how important it is to educate yourself in different ways. 00:06:48 - 00:19:02 Kanwal talks about the diversity in the schools that he’s encountered over the years as a student and as an educator and shares his experiences getting hired as an educator on public television and being known as "the math guy". 00:19:03 - 00:46:39 Kanwal talks about the “Friends of Simon” tutoring out-reach program and his involvement. 00:26:40 - 00:30:24 Kanwal shares his experiences officiating the Canada Summer Games, the Harry Jerome Track Classic, the Commonwealth Games and other world class sporting events. 00:30:25 - 00:38:58 Kanwal describes a typical day while working at Simon Fraser University as Associate Director of Professional Programs, as a sports official and his involvement with Friends of Simon. Kanwal speaks about the importance of finding a balance between staying connected, finding your purpose and carrying on the passions that you enjoy. Kanwal talks about some of his favourite places in Burnaby including Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain, Deer Lake and Central Park. 00:38:59 - 00:43:31 Kanwal talks about the changes that he’s seen in the lower mainland over his life time including; diminishing agricultural land, the fishing industry, public transportation, housing and retail infrastructure and homelessness. 00:43:32 - 00:50:32 Kanwal talks about his involvement with the Punjabi Cultural Association, the introduction of Punjabi language courses in public schools and his involvement in a Bhangra event. Kanwal imparts a final message to youth of today emphasizing the importance of, building relationships, giving back to your community, learning through education and being respectful of your own journey and others.
- History
- Interviewee biography: Kanwal Singh Neel was born in Mombasa, Kenya in 1953 and immigrated with his family to Canada in 1969. For the first few weeks after immigrating the family stayed at the Sikh Temple on Second Avenue before moving into a house which they rented. Kanwal attended Kitsilano Secondary School and later transferred to Steveston High School when his family moved to Richmond. In 1972, Kanwal and friends formed a bhangra group "Punjab Cultural Association" and in 1974 they performed at the World Exposition in Spokane, Washington. The group performed at various venues including the Pacific National Exhibition and other cities in the Province. In 1973, Kanwal was an officiate during the Canada Summer Games at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. Kanwal obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from University of British Columbia in computer science and mathematics and got his first teaching job in 1977. In 1978, he was an officiate of the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta. Over the next ten years he devoted himself to becoming an educator and during this time he became more involved with the B.C. Math Teachers Association. Kanwal and his wife Nancy married in 1982 and have two daughters. In the early 1990's, Kanwal joined Simon Fraser University as a faculty associate to work, train and mentor student teachers. Kanwal became President of the B.C. Math Teachers Association and travelled throughout the province to help solve issues being faced by students. In 1993, he co-hosted a TV show "Math Shop" on The Knowledge Network and he later co-authored a textbook series titled "Math Makes Sense". Kanwal continued to advance his knowledge in the field of mathematics obtaining a Doctorate from Simon Fraser University in 2008. Kanwal developed his doctoral work in Haida Gwaii, studying the mathematics that the Haida peoples used in day to day life, applying the applications and integrating the mathematics concepts with their cultural knowledge. Kanwal also worked with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation and the Stó:lō Nation in helping to develop resources for them. Kanwal has been recognized with various awards and honours including being awarded an honorary doctorate by Kwantlen Polytechnic University and in 2017 as an inductee in the Sports Wall of Fame in Richmond for his outstanding contribution to amateur sport as an International Athletics Official. Since retirement, Kanwal continues to be involved in a project at Simon Fraser University "Friends of Simon" where university students go out and mentor and tutor immigrant and refugee children from South Asia and Africa and other countries. Interviewer biography: Rajdeep was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and is of Punjabi (South Asian) descent. She has an Associate of Arts degree in Asian Studies from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia. She is a student in the Restoration of Natural Systems program at the University of Victoria. Rajdeep works at Simon Fraser University as a Program Assistant and as a researcher with the City of Burnaby. At Burnaby Village Museum, Rajdeep contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Persons - South Asian Canadians
- Education
- Social Issues
- Social Issues - Racism
- Sports
- Events - Competitions
- Housing
- Performances
- Names
- Neel, Kanwal Singh
- Simon Fraser University
- Friends of Simon
- Canada Summer Games
- Swangard Stadium
- Punjabi Cultural Association
- Responsibility
- Rajdeep
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
- Central Park
- Accession Code
- BV023.16.11
- Date
- [1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Lorraine Murison and Sine Wave
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45868
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1958 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 15.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Columbian newspaper fashion columnist Lorraine Murison standing on one side of Sine Wave, the horse that won the British Columbian Handicap race. Lorriane Murison has a bouquet of carnations in her hands and Sine Wave is covered in mud. An unidentified man stands on the other side of …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1958 and 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 15.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-762
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Columbian newspaper fashion columnist Lorraine Murison standing on one side of Sine Wave, the horse that won the British Columbian Handicap race. Lorriane Murison has a bouquet of carnations in her hands and Sine Wave is covered in mud. An unidentified man stands on the other side of the horse, holding onto his bridle. Sine Wave won the 1 and 3/8 miles horse race in 2.21 minutes. (According to newspaper articles that accompany this photograph, Lorriane's last name is sometimes spelt Muirson, and sometimes Murison).
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on recto of photograph reads: "'SINE WAVE' - winner of the British Columbian Handicap. Owners - Lochead, Sangtser + Williams / Trainer - W.J. Lochead / 1 3/8 miles - Time - 2.21"
Images
Interview with Bob Lowe 2005 - Track 2
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4494
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (0:11:02 min)
- Scope and Content
- Track 2: This portion of the recording pertains to the earning and spending of money, household living arrangements, friends, and recreational activities. Bob describes his small businesses, and how he spent the money he earned. He shares his perspective that the self-sufficiency and practicality o…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Growing Up in Burnaby subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (0:11:02 min)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Tom Gooden Interviewee: Bob Lowe Date of interview: May 2005 Total Number of Tracks: 6 Total length of all Tracks: 0:43:36
- Scope and Content
- Track 2: This portion of the recording pertains to the earning and spending of money, household living arrangements, friends, and recreational activities. Bob describes his small businesses, and how he spent the money he earned. He shares his perspective that the self-sufficiency and practicality of the people he knew at the time had their origin in the community’s experiences of the First World War. Bob discusses his family’s living arrangements, and how they moved as circumstances required, although they always remained in the same area. Bob recalls his school sporting activities, and the Army Cadets organized in his high school during World War II. He talks of his friends and how they played in the bush, at the millponds, and on Still Creek, and how they could skate on the frozen creek to Burnaby Lake. He describes the hunting and fishing, and the field and water trials for retrievers in the marsh.
- History
- Recording of an interview with Bob Lowe recording by Tom Gooden in 2005. This recording was completed for an exhibit, Growing Up in Burnaby, for the Burnaby Village Museum. Major themes discussed are growing up in Burnaby in the 1930s and 40s.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Recreational Activities
- Organizations - Boys Societies and Clubs
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Sports - Skating
- Names
- Lowe, Robert "Bob"
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake
- Still Creek
- Accession Code
- BV017.45.6
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 2005
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Audio Tracks
Interview with Bob Lowe 2005 - Track 2, 1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 2005
Interview with Bob Lowe 2005 - Track 2, 1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 2005
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2017_0045_0006_002.mp3Interview with Janet White May 10, 2005 - Track 1
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4370
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [195-] (interview content), interviewed May 10, 2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (0:03:12 min)
- Scope and Content
- Track 1: This portion of the recording pertains to Janet White’s school years and the activities and sports she participated in, formally and informally. She lived near 6th and Edmonds St., and then in the Cascades area, by Nithsdale St., and attended Schou Elementary. She attended many schools as …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Growing Up in Burnaby subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (0:03:12 min)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Tom Gooden Interviewee: Janet White Date of interview: May 10, 2005 Total Number of Tracks: 8 Total length of all Tracks: 0:31:34
- Scope and Content
- Track 1: This portion of the recording pertains to Janet White’s school years and the activities and sports she participated in, formally and informally. She lived near 6th and Edmonds St., and then in the Cascades area, by Nithsdale St., and attended Schou Elementary. She attended many schools as soon as they were built, attending Gilmore Avenue, then Cascade Heights, Alpha Junior High, Moscrop Secondary, and finally Burnaby Central Secondary. Play was unstructured, with the Cascades bush and the tunnel parallel to and going under Smith Avenue being favourite places to play.
- History
- Recording of an interview with Janet White recording by Tom Gooden on May 10 2005. This recording was completed for an exhibit, Growing Up in Burnaby, for the Burnaby Village Museum. Major themes discussed are growing up in Burnaby in the 1950s.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Names
- Gooden, Tom
- White, Janet
- Schou Street School
- Gilmore Avenue School
- Cascade Heights Elementary School
- Alpha Secondary School
- Moscrop Secondary School
- Burnaby Central Secondary School
- Geographic Access
- 6th Street
- Edmonds Street
- Accession Code
- BV017.45.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [195-] (interview content), interviewed May 10, 2005
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Planning Study Area
- Cascade-Schou Area
Audio Tracks
Interview with Janet White May 10, 2005 - Track 1, [195-] (interview content), interviewed May 10, 2005
Interview with Janet White May 10, 2005 - Track 1, [195-] (interview content), interviewed May 10, 2005
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2017_0045_0001_001.mp3