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Interview with Lee Rankin by Kathy Bossort December 2, 2015 - Track 8
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory649
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1995-2015
- Length
- 0:11:13
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about what the traditional landmark character of Burnaby Mountain means to Lee Rankin. He also talks about the future of the urban forest on Burnaby Mountain, and the legacy created for future generations by protecting the land as a park.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about what the traditional landmark character of Burnaby Mountain means to Lee Rankin. He also talks about the future of the urban forest on Burnaby Mountain, and the legacy created for future generations by protecting the land as a park.
- Date Range
- 1995-2015
- Length
- 0:11:13
- Names
- Stanley Park
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
- Interviewer
- Bossort, Kathy
- Interview Date
- December 2, 2015
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with Lee Rankin conducted by Kathy Bossort. Lee Rankin was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Lee Rankin’s involvement in finding a resolution to the dispute between the City of Burnaby and Simon Fraser University over land ownership and control on Burnaby Mountain. He talks about the origin of the dispute, the positions taken by the two sides, the key people who brought about a resolution, and the main features of the agreement between the City, SFU and the province of BC. He talks about how the agreement met SFU’s goals, fostered trust between the City and university, and removed uncertainty from protecting parkland on Burnaby Mountain.
- Biographical Notes
- Lee Rankin was born in 1953 in Vancouver. He attended SFU 1973-78, completing his BA degree in 1985. He earned his law degree at UBC in 1988, was called to the Bar in 1989, and practiced in immigration and refugee law. Lee has lived in Burnaby since 1976 and was a member of Burnaby Council for 22 years, from 1983-1999 and 2002-2008. His particular interests as a Councillor were in community planning, housing and environment. Among other duties and accomplishments as Councillor, Lee served as chair of the Simon Fraser Liaison Committee and was involved in the negotiations with the province and SFU that resulted in the university returning more than 800 acres of land to the City, which was dedicated as part of the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area. He has also served on the GVRD, volunteers as a coach for team sports in Burnaby, and has served on numerous community and business associations and committees. Lee is married to Ragini Venkat Rankin and has one son Henry.
- Total Tracks
- 8
- Total Length
- 1:50:35
- Interviewee Name
- Rankin, Lee A.
- Interview Location
- Lee Rankin's home in Burnaby
- Interviewer Bio
- Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
Audio Tracks
Track eight of interview with Lee Rankin
Track eight of interview with Lee Rankin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS196-014/MSS196-014_Track_8.mp3Jack Blaney, Doug Drumond and Lee Rankin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription81209
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 23, 1998
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 13 x 17 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Simon Fraser University president Jack Blaney (left), Burnaby Mayor Doug Drumond (centre), and city councillor Lee Rankin looking at the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 23, 1998
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 13 x 17 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-1355
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Simon Fraser University president Jack Blaney (left), Burnaby Mayor Doug Drumond (centre), and city councillor Lee Rankin looking at the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel Bby 1903"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
- Accompanying caption reads: "Sept 23, 1998 1903: / SFU President Jack Blaney (l.) Burnaby Mayor Doug Drummond (c.) and city councillor Lee Rankin admire the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area."
Images
John Stubbs, Lee Rankin and Dean Lamont
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78814
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 7, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the 1995 Humanitarian of the Year award winners - Simon Fraser University (SFU) President John Stubbs, city councillor Lee Rankin and environmentalist Dean Lamont.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- January 7, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0131
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the 1995 Humanitarian of the Year award winners - Simon Fraser University (SFU) President John Stubbs, city councillor Lee Rankin and environmentalist Dean Lamont.
- Subjects
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel Bby - 30B"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
John Stubbs, Lee Rankin and Dean Lamont
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79864
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 31, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 16 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Simon Fraser University (SFU) President John Stubbs, city councillor Lee Rankin and environmentalist Dean Lamont.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 31, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 16 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0550
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Simon Fraser University (SFU) President John Stubbs, city councillor Lee Rankin and environmentalist Dean Lamont.
- Subjects
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby Bartel 30 A / Bby NW 4 41%"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Lee Rankin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79365
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 17, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of councillor Lee Rankin, chair of Burnaby's housing committee outside a rental housing complex near the Patterson Skytrain station, west of Metrotown.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 17, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0353
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of councillor Lee Rankin, chair of Burnaby's housing committee outside a rental housing complex near the Patterson Skytrain station, west of Metrotown.
- Names
- Rankin, Lee A.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Blissett, Rebecca
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black and red ink on recto of photograph reads: "1840 B Bby Rebecca / Bby p8 76%"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Lee Rankin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79560
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October 13, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby acting mayor Lee Rankin standing next to a Recycling Works sculpture by local artist Evelyn Kingston, at Metrotown Centre.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October 13, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0444
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby acting mayor Lee Rankin standing next to a Recycling Works sculpture by local artist Evelyn Kingston, at Metrotown Centre.
- Names
- Rankin, Lee A.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "GVRD launched Recycling Works simultaneously in four cities in the Greater Vancouver area. The attached photo is taken at Metrotown Centre. The sculpture, by local artist Evelyn Kingston, symbolizes that successful businesses recycle. (ID: Lee Rankin, Acting Mayor Burnaby)