"Simon Fraser University" found 71 records

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. David G. Bettison, who was a professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at Simon Fraser University, and his family.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: July 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 18 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1571

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. David G. Bettison, who was a professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at Simon Fraser University, and his family.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on verso reads: "Bettison for Sat / 4 x 6"

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Dr. Glenn Kirchner

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45796

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1965, published June 18, 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Glenn Kirchner, Director of the recreational program in Simon Fraser University's faculty of education.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1965, published June 18, 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-690

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Glenn Kirchner, Director of the recreational program in Simon Fraser University's faculty of education.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Kirchner, Dr Glenn; Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer identified as "Zimmerman"

Images

Dr. Glenn Kirchner, 1965, published June 18, 1965 thumbnail

Dr. John Borden

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64822

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1967

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. John Borden, a biology professor at Simon Fraser University.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1967

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 14 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1549

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. John Borden, a biology professor at Simon Fraser University.

Names: Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on verso reads: "Dr. John Borden / 1967"; Note on verso reads: "3x8 / page 8"

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Dr. John Borden

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64823

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1967

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : 25.5 x 17 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. John Borden, a biology professor at Simon Fraser University.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1967

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : 25.5 x 17 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1550

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. John Borden, a biology professor at Simon Fraser University.

Names: Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on recto reads: "3x8 page 8 / Neil - this is a spare print"; Note on recto reads: "OTHER PIC"; Note on verso reads: "Dr. John Borden / 1967"

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Dr. Kenneth Strand

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45914

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1969], published October 24, 1969

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Kenneth Strand, president of Simon Fraser University from 1968 to 1973.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1969], published October 24, 1969

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-808

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Kenneth Strand, president of Simon Fraser University from 1968 to 1973.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Strand, Dr Kenneth; Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Dr. Kenneth Strand, [1969], published October 24, 1969 thumbnail

Dr. Klaus E. Rieckhoff

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46340

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1966], published September 10, 1966

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 Simon Fraser University's Dean of Science, Dr. Klaus E. Rieckhoff.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1966], published September 10, 1966

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 9.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1228

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Simon Fraser University's Dean of Science, Dr. Klaus E. Rieckhoff.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Rieckhoff, Dr. Klaus E.; Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Dr. Klaus E. Rieckhoff, [1966], published September 10, 1966 thumbnail

Dr. Lalit Srivastava

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45897

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1969]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Simon Fraser University Associate Dean of Sciences Dr. Lalit Srivastava.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1969]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-791

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Simon Fraser University Associate Dean of Sciences Dr. Lalit Srivastava.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Srivastava, Dr. Lalit; Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Dr. Ronald Harrop

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45205

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1968]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Ronald Harrop during his time as the Head of the Mathematics Department at Simon Fraser University.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1968]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-101

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Ronald Harrop during his time as the Head of the Mathematics Department at Simon Fraser University.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Harrop, Dr. Ronald; Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Dr. Ronald Harrop and family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45204

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1968, published July 24, 1968

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 8.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Ronald Harrop sitting in front of his family's 100 year old grandfather clock, with his wife and two sons standing behind him. At the time of the photograph, he was the Head of the Mathematics Department at Simon Fraser University. Photograph was taken in Coquitlam, BC

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1968, published July 24, 1968

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 8.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-100

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Ronald Harrop sitting in front of his family's 100 year old grandfather clock, with his wife and two sons standing behind him. At the time of the photograph, he was the Head of the Mathematics Department at Simon Fraser University. Photograph was taken in Coquitlam, BC

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Harrop, Dr. Ronald; Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Dr. Ronald Harrop and family, 1968, published July 24, 1968 thumbnail

Dr. Rudi R. Haering

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45246

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1968

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Rudi R. Haering founding head of the Physics Department at Simon Fraser University. He was named Canada's most outstanding young physicist in 1970 when he won the Herzberg medal. Born in Switzerland, Dr. Haering came to Canada in 1947, and worked at Simon Fraser University from 19…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1968

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-142

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Rudi R. Haering founding head of the Physics Department at Simon Fraser University. He was named Canada's most outstanding young physicist in 1970 when he won the Herzberg medal. Born in Switzerland, Dr. Haering came to Canada in 1947, and worked at Simon Fraser University from 1964 to 1972.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Haering, Dr. Rudi R.; Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Williams Brothers Photographers Limited

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer identifies photograph as no. 20615

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Gibson, Edward - SFU Professor

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58874

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 16 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Edward Gibson, Simon Fraser University professor and director of the SFU Gallery, with his partner and child at a piano.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 16 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1334

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2009-01

Scope and Content: Photograph of Edward Gibson, Simon Fraser University professor and director of the SFU Gallery, with his partner and child at a piano.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Gibson, Edward; Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on verso reads: "Gibson for Sat feat / 3 x 8 1/2"

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Gibson, Edward - SFU Professor, 1965 thumbnail

Harry M. Evans

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45216

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1968, published May 10, 1968

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Harry M. Evans, who became the Registrar at Simon Fraser University as of July 8, 1968, after he had spent 21 years as Registrar and Director of Examinations for the Provincial Ministry of Education.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1968, published May 10, 1968

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-112

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Harry M. Evans, who became the Registrar at Simon Fraser University as of July 8, 1968, after he had spent 21 years as Registrar and Director of Examinations for the Provincial Ministry of Education.

Subjects: Officials

Names: Evans, Harry M.; Simon Fraser University; British Columbia Ministry of Education

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Strable, Roy P.; Jus-Rite Portrait Studio

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Harry M. Evans, 1968, published May 10, 1968 thumbnail

Interview with Kay Zimmerman by Rod Fowler [February] 1990 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory527

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1960-1970

Length: 00:05:10

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Kay Zimmerman’s description of the two established political parties in Burnaby in the 1960’s (NPA and BCA) and the founding of a new nonpartisan political group, the Burnaby Voters Association (BVA). She talks about the issues of interest at that time, includ…

1 image 1 audio

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Kay Zimmerman’s description of the two established political parties in Burnaby in the 1960’s (NPA and BCA) and the founding of a new nonpartisan political group, the Burnaby Voters Association (BVA). She talks about the issues of interest at that time, including development pressures, need to represent local community interests, the environment, and plans for a new university on Burnaby Mountain

Date Range: 1960-1970

Photo Info: Kay Zimmerman, [1973]. Item no. 231-021

Length: 00:05:10

Names: Lewarne, William A. "Bill"; Stusiak, Victor V. "Vic"; Burnaby Citizens Association; Burnaby Voters Association; Simon Fraser University

Subjects: Elections; Organizations; Government - Local Government

Interviewer: Fowler, Rod

Interview Date: [February] 1990

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with Kay Zimmerman, conducted by Rod Fowler. Kay Zimmerman 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 mainly about Kay Zimmerman’s political activities in Burnaby and her description of her Lochdale neighbourhood in the 1960s. She provides an excellent overview of the municipal political groups and important political issues in Burnaby from 1960 to 1980. She tells the story about an early and successful political action that convinced her that an individual can make a difference. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.

Biographical Notes: Kathleen “Kay” Zimmerman, her husband Gordon and their young son Rick moved to Burnaby from Vancouver in 1960 to a house on Curtis Avenue near Duthie Street (a second son Bruce was born in Burnaby). Kay Zimmerman worked 12 years at Royal Columbian Hospital in the admitting office, then 4 years (1974-1979) as special assistant to Senator Ray Perrault, followed by work as a judge on the Citizenship Court before retiring. Gordon Zimmerman worked at the Shell Refinery. A member of the Liberal Party and political activist before arriving in Burnaby, Kay Zimmerman continued her involvement in national and local politics. She campaigned for Ray Perrault during the Trudeau years, and was a founder and active member of the Burnaby Voters Association (BVA). Her political activities encompassed 30 years that saw major changes in Burnaby, including the building of SFU, creation of Heritage Village, an awakening environmental sensibility, and a dramatic increase in population and development in Burnaby.

Total Tracks: 10

Total Length: 01:04:36

Interviewee Name: Zimmerman, Kay

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

Series: Centennial Oral History project series

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.

Images

Kay Zimmerman, [1973]. Item no. 231-021 thumbnail

Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with Kay Zimmerman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS187-018/MSS187-018_Track_1.mp3

Interview with Kay Zimmerman by Rod Fowler [February] 1990 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory528

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1960-1987

Length: 00:07:50

Summary: This portion of the interview continues Kay Zimmerman’s description of the BVA and the election of councillors and then mayors from the party, Dave Mercier 1979-1981 and Bill Lewarne 1981-1987. She talks about resistance to paying for the road to SFU as a “local improvement”, Heritage Village as a …

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview continues Kay Zimmerman’s description of the BVA and the election of councillors and then mayors from the party, Dave Mercier 1979-1981 and Bill Lewarne 1981-1987. She talks about resistance to paying for the road to SFU as a “local improvement”, Heritage Village as a Centennial Project, differing BVA support in north and south Burnaby, and Alan Emmott’s political career.

Date Range: 1960-1987

Photo Info: Kay Zimmerman, [1973]. Item no. 231-021

Length: 00:07:50

Names: Lewarne, William A. "Bill"; Emmott, Alan H; Mercier, David M "Dave"; Burnaby Voters Association; Simon Fraser University; Burnaby Village Museum

Subjects: Officials - Mayors and Reeves; Public Services - Municipal Services

Interviewer: Fowler, Rod

Interview Date: [February] 1990

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with Kay Zimmerman, conducted by Rod Fowler. Kay Zimmerman 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 mainly about Kay Zimmerman’s political activities in Burnaby and her description of her Lochdale neighbourhood in the 1960s. She provides an excellent overview of the municipal political groups and important political issues in Burnaby from 1960 to 1980. She tells the story about an early and successful political action that convinced her that an individual can make a difference. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.

Biographical Notes: Kathleen “Kay” Zimmerman, her husband Gordon and their young son Rick moved to Burnaby from Vancouver in 1960 to a house on Curtis Avenue near Duthie Street (a second son Bruce was born in Burnaby). Kay Zimmerman worked 12 years at Royal Columbian Hospital in the admitting office, then 4 years (1974-1979) as special assistant to Senator Ray Perrault, followed by work as a judge on the Citizenship Court before retiring. Gordon Zimmerman worked at the Shell Refinery. A member of the Liberal Party and political activist before arriving in Burnaby, Kay Zimmerman continued her involvement in national and local politics. She campaigned for Ray Perrault during the Trudeau years, and was a founder and active member of the Burnaby Voters Association (BVA). Her political activities encompassed 30 years that saw major changes in Burnaby, including the building of SFU, creation of Heritage Village, an awakening environmental sensibility, and a dramatic increase in population and development in Burnaby.

Total Tracks: 10

Total Length: 01:04:36

Interviewee Name: Zimmerman, Kay

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

Series: Centennial Oral History project series

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 two of interview with Kay Zimmerman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS187-018/MSS187-018_Track_2.mp3

Interview with Merrill M. Gordon by Rod Fowler March 19, 1990 - Track 10

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory481

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1965-1990

Length: 00:15:42

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Merrill Gordon’s views about SFU and its relations with and contributions to Burnaby. He details the founding of the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society with Dean Lamont and its work to have SFU transfer unused land to Burnaby to preserve as parkland

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Merrill Gordon’s views about SFU and its relations with and contributions to Burnaby. He details the founding of the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society with Dean Lamont and its work to have SFU transfer unused land to Burnaby to preserve as parkland

Date Range: 1965-1990

Photo Info: Burnaby Alderman Merrill Gordon (second from right) following a candidates' meeting, 1973. Item no. 480-263

Length: 00:15:42

Names: Simon Fraser University; Lamont, Dean; Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

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

Series: Centennial Oral History project series

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.