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British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Executive and Directors Manual
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58133
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 binder
- Scope and Content
- Item is the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Executive and Directors Manual - a collection of 'know-how' books and bulletins as well as a list of the organization's presidents and secretaries and the annual report for the 1967-1968 year.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 binder
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS057-005
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Item is the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Executive and Directors Manual - a collection of 'know-how' books and bulletins as well as a list of the organization's presidents and secretaries and the annual report for the 1967-1968 year.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Front cover of binder reads: "February 1969 / The British Columbia Chamber of Commerce / A.F.C. Hean / Director / To be Retained Intact"
Burnaby Board of Trade and Burnaby Chamber of Commerce papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58138
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1959-1963
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of meeting minutes pertaining to the Burnaby Board of Trade and the Burnaby Chamber of Commerce.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1959-1963
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS057-009
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- File consists of meeting minutes pertaining to the Burnaby Board of Trade and the Burnaby Chamber of Commerce.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Burnaby Chamber of Commerce meeting minutes
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58129
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1967-1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce meeting minutes.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1967-1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS057-001
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce meeting minutes.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Burnaby Chamber of Commerce meeting minutes
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58142
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1963-1968
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 bound minute book
- Scope and Content
- Item is a bound minute book filled with Burnaby Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting minutes (including financial statements).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1963-1968
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 bound minute book
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS057-013
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Item is a bound minute book filled with Burnaby Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting minutes (including financial statements).
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Burnaby Chamber of Commerce meeting minutes
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58143
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 bound minute book
- Scope and Content
- Item is a bound minute book filled with Burnaby Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting minutes (including financial statements).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 bound minute book
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS057-014
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Item is a bound minute book filled with Burnaby Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting minutes (including financial statements).
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
A.F.C. Hean
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36387
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1967
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19cm, mounted on board 32.5 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President Arnold F.C. Hean. He was a Burnaby Alderman from 1954 to 1957, and served as Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President for the 1967 to 1968 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1967
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19cm, mounted on board 32.5 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-009
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President Arnold F.C. Hean. He was a Burnaby Alderman from 1954 to 1957, and served as Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President for the 1967 to 1968 term.
- Subjects
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Rossmo, Nicholas
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C.H. Linton
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36383
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1963 or 1964]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, C.H. Linton, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1963 - 1964 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1963 or 1964]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-005
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, C.H. Linton, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1963 - 1964 term.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
Images
C.S. Walker
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36388
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1968 or 1969]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm, mounted on board 32.5 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Cecil S. Walker, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1968 - 1969 term, and also won the Good Citizen of the Year award in 1969.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1968 or 1969]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm, mounted on board 32.5 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-010
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Cecil S. Walker, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1968 - 1969 term, and also won the Good Citizen of the Year award in 1969.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
Images
C.W. Hunter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36384
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1964 or 1965]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm, mounted on board 33 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, C.W. Hunter, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1964 - 1965 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1964 or 1965]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm, mounted on board 33 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-006
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, C.W. Hunter, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1964 - 1965 term.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Schiffer, Fred S.
- Notes
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "FRED S. SCHIFFER, F.R.P.S / 425 SEYMOUR ST. / VANCOUVER 2, B.C."
- Photographer's signature on recto of photograph
Images
C. W. Hunter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45711
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1964
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 9.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the head of Burnaby's Lenkurt Electric Company C. W. Hunter, elected Chamber of Commerce president in 1964.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1964
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 9.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-605
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the head of Burnaby's Lenkurt Electric Company C. W. Hunter, elected Chamber of Commerce president in 1964.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Schiffer, Fred S.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
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Emmet Cafferky
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36382
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1962 or 1963]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Emmet Cafferky, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1962 - 1963 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1962 or 1963]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-004
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Emmet Cafferky, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1962 - 1963 term.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Hamish Lawrie
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36385
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1965 or 1966]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm, mounted on board 32.5 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Hamish "Jock" Lawrie, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1965 - 1966 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1965 or 1966]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm, mounted on board 32.5 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-007
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Hamish "Jock" Lawrie, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1965 - 1966 term.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's signature on recto of photograph is unintelligible
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Henry Aulbach
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36389
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1969 or 1970]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19, mounted on board 32.5 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Henry Aulbach, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1969 - 1970 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1969 or 1970]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19, mounted on board 32.5 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-011
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Henry Aulbach, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1969 - 1970 term.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
H. H. Lawrie
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45927
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1965 or 1966]
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 4.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the president of the Burnaby Chamber of Commerce, H.H. Lawrie. He served as President for the 1965 - 1966 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1965 or 1966]
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 4.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-821
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the president of the Burnaby Chamber of Commerce, H.H. Lawrie. He served as President for the 1965 - 1966 term.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
John Cowling
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36381
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1961 or 1962]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, John Cowling, taken in a photographic studio. He served as Inaugural President in 1959 and again as President for the 1961 - 1962 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1961 or 1962]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, John Cowling, taken in a photographic studio. He served as Inaugural President in 1959 and again as President for the 1961 - 1962 term.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Skipsey Photographers
- Notes
- Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "SKIPSEY PHOTOGRAPHERS"
Images
Ray W. Hassard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36386
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Ray W. Hassard, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1966 - 1967 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-008
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Ray W. Hassard, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1966 - 1967 term.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Croton Studio Limited
Images
S.E. Hughes
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36380
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1960 or 1961]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, S.E. Hughes, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1960 - 1961 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1960 or 1961]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, S.E. Hughes, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1960 - 1961 term.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
Images
Victor Wiebe
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36379
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1959 or 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Victor Wiebe, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1959 - 1960 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1959 or 1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Chamber of Commerce subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 19 cm (sight) in mat 33 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 257-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-20
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce President, Victor Wiebe, taken in a photographic studio. He served as President for the 1959 - 1960 term.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Portraits
- Media Type
- Photograph
Images
Walter L. Brewer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64849
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 1964
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce publicity chairman Walter L. Brewer.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 1964
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1576
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Chamber of Commerce publicity chairman Walter L. Brewer.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on verso reads: "col x 5""
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Interview with Merrill M. Gordon by Rod Fowler March 19, 1990 - Track 4
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory475
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1946-1987
- Length
- 00:06:32
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Merrill Gordon’s career at Canadian Industries Inc (CIL) for a few years and then for Fleck Brothers until 1965, when he started his own business, Blaze Industries, which manufactured fire places and wood burning heaters. He also describes his short retirement…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Merrill Gordon’s career at Canadian Industries Inc (CIL) for a few years and then for Fleck Brothers until 1965, when he started his own business, Blaze Industries, which manufactured fire places and wood burning heaters. He also describes his short retirement in 1980 and going back to work for a solar panel manufacturing company, which led to building a plant in India.
- Date Range
- 1946-1987
- Photo Info
- Burnaby Alderman Merrill Gordon (second from right) following a candidates' meeting, 1973. Item no. 480-263
- Length
- 00:06:32
- Subjects
- Occupations
- Interviewer
- Fowler, Rod
- Interview Date
- March 19, 1990
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with Merrill Gordon, conducted by Rod Fowler.Gordon Merrill was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is about Merrill Gordon’s childhood in the Depression, including his story about the family’s difficult trek to Burnaby from Alberta; his education, teachers and first volunteer activities at Grandview High School; his career at Fleck Brothers and the start of his own company Blaze Industries and later work in India; and his many volunteer activities in Burnaby. He describes how he started the Cliff Avenue United Football Club, the soccer club's subsequent growth and development, some of the people involved, and the founding of the youth soccer exchange. He also describes his work on the Parks Board and in the arts community, including the 1987 arts centre referendum, and involvement with the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society (1988- ), and mentions his work for other groups including the New Vista Society, library board, and Burnaby Mental Health Committee. He also talks about his political career with the Better Burnaby Committee and Burnaby Voters Association, resulting in his 1972 election to Burnaby’s 1973 council. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
- Biographical Notes
- Merrill M. Gordon was born in Saskatchewan in 1929 to parents farming north of North Battleford. After a fifth year of crop failure the family of four left the farm in 1934 to join relatives living near the corner of Union and Sperling in Burnaby. With little resources the family adapted as well as possible in the Depression years, moving often in the East Vancouver/North Burnaby area in an attempt to better their situation. Merrill’s father obtained work at sawmills including Kapoor’s Sawmill at Barnet, walking to work over Burnaby Mountain. After attending numerous public schools, Merrill Gordon eventually spent three years at Templeton School and then completed his education at Grandview High School of Commerce, majoring in accounting and commercial law. He worked a few years at Canadian Industries Ltd., then joined Fleck Brothers. In 1965 Merrill Gordon and his wife started their own company Blaze Industries of Canada that manufactured wood burning fireplaces, selling the company to AB Electrolux in 1980. After a short retirement, Merrill Gordon went back to work in 1981 for a company manufacturing solar panels, one project taking him and his wife intermittently to India over a four year period. Merrill Gordon helped found the political group Better Burnaby Committee, later the Burnaby Voters Association, with Alan Emmott and Bill Lewarne, ran for Burnaby Municipal Council and served one year as councillor in 1973. Merrill Gordon is well known for his over 40 years of volunteer work in Burnaby, particularly as founder in 1956 and director of the Cliff Avenue United Football Club, one of the largest soccer clubs in BC. He was also the founder of Burnaby Youth Soccer and the first youth soccer exchange with Washington State. His other volunteer work includes library trustee, Parks Commissioner (1987-1992), Director of New Vista Home for Seniors, Chair of campaign raising funds for building Shadbolt Arts Centre, and Chair of the Burnaby Mental Health Committee. In 1988 Merrill Gordon, Betty Gordon, Dean Lamont and several others formed the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society, which advocated for the return of unused land to Burnaby from SFU and the subsequent creation of Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area. Merrill Gordon and Elizabeth Balfour (nee Leitch) (1926-2012) married in 1953 and had two children.
- Total Tracks
- 11
- Total Length
- 1:31:44
- Interviewee Name
- Gordon, Merrill
- Interview Location
- unknown
- Interviewer Bio
- Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- Transcript Available
- Transcript available
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Web Notes
- Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
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Audio Tracks
Track four of interview with Merrill Gordon
Track four of interview with Merrill Gordon
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS187-020/MSS187-020_Track_4.mp3