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Bruce Northorp and Robert Prittie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46210
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1969 and 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Royal Canadian Mounted Police staff-sergeant Bruce Northorp in uniform, shaking hands with Burnaby Mayor Robert Prittie, as the Mayor presents him with the RCMP's 20-year long-service metal at a ceremony at city hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1969 and 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1098
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Royal Canadian Mounted Police staff-sergeant Bruce Northorp in uniform, shaking hands with Burnaby Mayor Robert Prittie, as the Mayor presents him with the RCMP's 20-year long-service metal at a ceremony at city hall.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Public Services - Policing
Ceremonies - Awards
Personal Symbols - Certificates
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Northorp, Bruce
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Jail cell bars from first Burnaby jail

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18450
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1970]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of jail cell bars after being removed from the former Burnaby jail that was located in the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. The jail cell bars were being considered for Heritage Village that was constructed in 1971.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of jail cell bars after being removed from the former Burnaby jail that was located in the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. The jail cell bars were being considered for Heritage Village that was constructed in 1971.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Accession Code
BV022.9.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1970]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-03-15
Photographer
Lott, Richard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "1st Bby jail bars / & rocks / 1970 / prep for Heritage / Village"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "78IH"
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Jail cell bars from first Burnaby jail

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18451
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1970]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of jail cell bars after being removed from the former Burnaby jail that was located in the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. The jail cell bars were being considered for Heritage Village that was constructed in 1971.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of jail cell bars after being removed from the former Burnaby jail that was located in the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. The jail cell bars were being considered for Heritage Village that was constructed in 1971.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Accession Code
BV022.9.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1970]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-03-15
Photographer
Lott, Richard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "1st Bby jail bars & / rocks / 1970 / prep for Heritage / Village"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "78IH"
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Jail cell bars from first Burnaby jail

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18452
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1970]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of jail cell bars after being removed from the former Burnaby jail that was located in the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. The jail cell bars were being considered for Heritage Village that was constructed in 1971.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of jail cell bars after being removed from the former Burnaby jail that was located in the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. The jail cell bars were being considered for Heritage Village that was constructed in 1971.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Accession Code
BV022.9.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1970]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-03-15
Photographer
Lott, Richard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "1st Bby jail rocks & bars / prep for Heritage / Village /1970"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "78IH"
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Jail cell spring mechanism from first Burnaby jail

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18454
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1970]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of jail cell spring mechanism after being removed from the former Burnaby jail that was located in the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. The jail cell spring mechanism was considered for Heritage Village that was constructed in 1971.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of jail cell spring mechanism after being removed from the former Burnaby jail that was located in the Burnaby Municipal Hall at Kingsway and Edmonds. The jail cell spring mechanism was considered for Heritage Village that was constructed in 1971.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Accession Code
BV022.9.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1970]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-03-15
Photographer
Lott, Richard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "1st Bby jail / bars/rocks / 1970"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "78IH"
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Arminson, George - Burnaby Sanitation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58829
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1970
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Arminson from Burnaby Sanitation.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1970
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1290
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Arminson from Burnaby Sanitation.
Subjects
Public Services - Sewerages
Public Services - Municipal Services
Names
Armison, George
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Chinese Export Commodities Fair identification tag

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14794
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1978
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 identification tag
Scope and Content
Item consists of a circular cardboard "CECF" tag that was used by "Western Commodities Ltd." as part of an identification tag to attend the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 identification tag
Material Details
Text in both English and Chinese
Scope and Content
Item consists of a circular cardboard "CECF" tag that was used by "Western Commodities Ltd." as part of an identification tag to attend the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Documentary Artifacts - Identification Tags
Personal Symbols - Ribbons
Names
Western Commodities Limited
Accession Code
BV019.6.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1978
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
29-Sept-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Badge includes a silk ribbon (BV019.6.7) that was pinned to the top of the tag as an identifier for the Chinese Export Commodities Fair
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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Chinese Export Commodities Fair ribbon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14793
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1978
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 ribbon
Scope and Content
Item consists of a pink silk ribbon that was used by "Western Commodities Ltd." as part of an identification tag to attend the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 ribbon
Material Details
Text in both English and Chinese
Scope and Content
Item consists of a pink silk ribbon that was used by "Western Commodities Ltd." as part of an identification tag to attend the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Documentary Artifacts - Identification Tags
Personal Symbols - Ribbons
Names
Western Commodities Limited
Accession Code
BV019.6.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1978
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
29-Sept-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Ribbon includes a "CECF" tag (BV019.6.8) that was pinned to the top of the ribbon as an identifier for the Chinese Export Commodities Fair
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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Jake Striefel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37785
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 25, 1975 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby receiving the first place title at a Portland, Oregon deadlift meet.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 25, 1975 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-373
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby receiving the first place title at a Portland, Oregon deadlift meet.
Subjects
Personal Symbols - Trophies
Sports - Weightlifting
Ceremonies - Awards
Names
Striefel, Jake
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Copied from col. photograph
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Polar Bear Swim

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45328
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1, 1974, published January 2, 1974
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gordon Jansen holding the Peter Pantages Memorial Trophy in his hands. He won this trophy earlier in the day by leading the way to the 100-yard marker in the traditional Polar Bear Swim held every New Year's Day at English Bay.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1, 1974, published January 2, 1974
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-223
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gordon Jansen holding the Peter Pantages Memorial Trophy in his hands. He won this trophy earlier in the day by leading the way to the 100-yard marker in the traditional Polar Bear Swim held every New Year's Day at English Bay.
Subjects
Personal Symbols - Trophies
Names
Jansen, Gordon
Polar Bear Swim
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "This is Gordon Jansen of Burnaby, who earned the Peter Pantages Memorial Trophy Tuesday by leading the way to the 100-yard marker in the traditional polar bear swim at English Bay. Why did he do it? "Just foolishness", he replied."
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Registration form for visitors to the fair

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14795
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1978
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a blank registration form for visitors to the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Material Details
Text in both English and Chinese
Scope and Content
Item consists of a blank registration form for visitors to the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Documentary Artifacts - Identification Tags
Personal Symbols - Ribbons
Accession Code
BV019.6.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1978
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
29-Sept-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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Richard Hardy wins best driver award

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45209
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973, published December 10, 1973
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Richard Hardy holding his trophy for being Burnaby's best driver. This award was presented to him by Inspector N. Fuchs and Staff-Sergeant M. Hochstetter of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police traffic section during Burnaby's Safe Driving Week.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973, published December 10, 1973
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-105
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Richard Hardy holding his trophy for being Burnaby's best driver. This award was presented to him by Inspector N. Fuchs and Staff-Sergeant M. Hochstetter of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police traffic section during Burnaby's Safe Driving Week.
Subjects
Personal Symbols - Trophies
Names
Hardy, Richard
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping on verso of photograph reads: "Richard Hardy, named by Burnaby RCMP traffic section as the municipality's best driver during Safe Driving Week, holds trophy presented by Insp. N. Fuchs and Staff-Sgt. M. Hochstetter of the traffic section. Mr. Hardy, of 4337 Wildwood Crescent, has been a Burnaby resident for about 53 years"
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Trophies for Centennial '71 Golf Tournament

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 Sept 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a display of trophies and awards for the Centennial '71 Golf Tournament which took place at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course on September 11, 1971.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a display of trophies and awards for the Centennial '71 Golf Tournament which took place at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course on September 11, 1971.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Golf
Celebrations - Centennials
Personal Symbols - Trophies
Names
Burnaby Mountain Golf Course
Geographic Access
Halifax Street
Street Address
7600 Halifax Street
Accession Code
BV005.54.316
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 Sept 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sperling-Broadway Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 23, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Trophy ceremony

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37783
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 16, 1974 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a trophy ceremony at a powerlifting competition in Portland, Oregon. Jake Striefel of Burnaby is in first place, Alan Frye in second, and Ray Nix in third. The winner's combined total was 1435 lbs.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 16, 1974 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-371
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a trophy ceremony at a powerlifting competition in Portland, Oregon. Jake Striefel of Burnaby is in first place, Alan Frye in second, and Ray Nix in third. The winner's combined total was 1435 lbs.
Subjects
Personal Symbols - Trophies
Sports - Weightlifting
Ceremonies - Awards
Names
Frye, Alan
Nix, Ray
Striefel, Jake
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
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Armstrong, Lyle - Burnaby Planning Director

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58828
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lyle Armstrong, Burnaby Planning Director.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1289
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lyle Armstrong, Burnaby Planning Director.
Subjects
Public Services - Municipal Services
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Armstrong, Lyle
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Armstrong, Max - Burnaby Law and Courts

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58827
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1975
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Max Armstrong, from the Burnaby Law and Courts.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1975
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1288
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Max Armstrong, from the Burnaby Law and Courts.
Subjects
Public Services - Municipal Services
Names
Armstrong, Max
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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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 …
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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Track two of interview with Kay Zimmerman

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Interview with Kay Zimmerman by Rod Fowler [February] 1990 - Track 5

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory531
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1967-1990
Length
00:04:42
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Kay Zimmerman’s discussion about the pros and cons of volunteer organizations operating public services for the municipality, in particular the Parks and Recreation Commission taking control of Heritage Village, a volunteer initiated Centennial Project
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Kay Zimmerman’s discussion about the pros and cons of volunteer organizations operating public services for the municipality, in particular the Parks and Recreation Commission taking control of Heritage Village, a volunteer initiated Centennial Project
Date Range
1967-1990
Photo Info
Kay Zimmerman, [1973]. Item no. 231-021
Length
00:04:42
Subjects
Public Services - Municipal Services
Organizations - Historical Societies
Persons - Volunteers
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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Interview with Merrill M. Gordon by Rod Fowler March 19, 1990 - Track 8

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory479
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1956-1990
Length
00:10:17
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Merrill Gordon’s founding and operation of the youth soccer exchange with Washington State, and the importance of soccer to the community. He discusses the problem of isolation between north and south Burnaby, planned development in Burnaby, and the contributi…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Merrill Gordon’s founding and operation of the youth soccer exchange with Washington State, and the importance of soccer to the community. He discusses the problem of isolation between north and south Burnaby, planned development in Burnaby, and the contributions of Ratepayer groups and volunteers
Date Range
1956-1990
Photo Info
Burnaby Alderman Merrill Gordon (second from right) following a candidates' meeting, 1973. Item no. 480-263
Length
00:10:17
Subjects
Persons - Volunteers
Sports - Soccer
Public Services - Municipal Services
Planning
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.
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Track eight of interview with Merrill Gordon

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Interview with Sev Morin by Rod Fowler April 4, 1990 - Track 10

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory546
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1950-1990
Length
00:09:22
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Sev Morin’s views about Burnaby’s identity and the irrelevance of municipal boundary lines for many functions; his identification of Burnaby’s heritage, ecological and educational “gems”; and musings about the next development phases for Burnaby
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Sev Morin’s views about Burnaby’s identity and the irrelevance of municipal boundary lines for many functions; his identification of Burnaby’s heritage, ecological and educational “gems”; and musings about the next development phases for Burnaby
Date Range
1950-1990
Photo Info
Sev Morin (left) of Severin's in Burnaby (formerly the Gai Paree) hosting a gala New Year's celebration, 1979. Item no. 480-712
Length
00:09:22
Names
Lawson, Doreen A.
Emmott, Alan H
Swangard Stadium
Subjects
Public Services - Municipal Services
Planning
Industries
Geographic Features - Parks
Buildings - Recreational
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
April 4, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Severin "Sev" Morin, conducted by Rod Fowler. Sev Morin 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 Sev Morin’s banquet hall, restaurant and night club business on Kingsway, originally named the “Gai Paree Supper Club” (1947-1976) and later “Severin’s” (1976-1985) and “Diego’s” (1985-1994), its function as a Burnaby landmark, and the entertainment and political people he met through his business. He also describes his many volunteer activities in Burnaby, including member of the SFU Senate, Rotary Club, Variety Club and Telethon, fund raising for Burnaby Hospital, and tourism related groups, and his political work for the federal Liberal party. He talks about his parents’ origins, the lives of his brothers Rudy and Rene, and the family’s involvement in establishing the “Gai Paree”. He also shares his views about the business and cultural development of Burnaby. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Severin “Sev” Rene Morin was born September 21, 1927, in Bonneville, Alberta, to Rene Pierre Morin (1878-1963) and Anne Marie (nee Lachiver) Morin (1886-1956). Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Morin and their son Rene Francois (1905-1954) immigrated to Edmonton, Alberta, from France in 1913, where Rene Pierre Morin worked for the C.N.R. and a second son Adolphe “Rudy” Ferdinand (1922-1969) was born, followed by their third son Severin. In 1943, after R.P. Morin retired, the family moved to Burnaby to a house on Sperling Avenue. Sometime earlier the two older Morin brothers found work in Trail at the smelter and developed musical careers. In 1946/47 the Morin family purchased property on Kingsway and built a banquet hall, the “Gai Paree Supper Club”. Sev and Rudy Morin managed the club and Rene F. Morin moved to Burnaby to join them with his band. The supper club, with its live music and dance floor, became a popular meeting place and wedding venue, eventually expanding into a restaurant and nightclub in the 1970s. The “Gai Paree” was renamed “Severin’s” in 1976 and “Diego’s” in 1985, closing finally in 1994. Sev Morin’s business life included three record stores which he owned with his friend Jack Cullen. Through these businesses Sev Morin was well known in the entertainment and hospitality industry. He and his restaurant also hosted political and social events that made the restaurant a community landmark. Sev Morin contributed many volunteer hours to community and charitable organizations, including an appointment to the SFU Senate, fundraising for the Burnaby Hospital, Director of the Variety Club and Rotary Club, and consultant for a variety of tourism related ventures. He also was active in the federal Liberal Party. Sev Morin and his wife Pauline married in 1950 and had three children. Sev Morin died at age 86 on March 28, 2014.
Total Tracks
10
Total Length
00:56:44
Interviewee Name
Morin, Severin "Sev"
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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