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8575 Government Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93738
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the industrial complex located at 8575 Government Street under construction.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
4 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-023
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the industrial complex located at 8575 Government Street under construction.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial
Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from sticky note adhered to photograph 622-023-1
File no. 89-125-B
Photograph 622-023-1 caption reads: "View north from Government Street"
Photograph 622-023-2 caption reads: "Eastern view along Government Street; Note Gaglardi Way overpass"
Photograph 622-023-3 caption reads: "Rear of building"
Photograph 622-023-4 caption reads: "Southern view along main facade"
Photograph captions transcribed from the paper on which the photographs were originally adhered.
Geographic Access
Government Street
Street Address
8575 Government Street
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
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Metrotown Station Square

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93745
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
83 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 2 computer disks ; 14 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of Metrotown Station Square during construction. Businesses visible in the photographs include: Eastons, Holiday Inn, Future Shop, Great Canadian Superstore, and Toy City Consumers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
83 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 2 computer disks ; 14 x 14 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-030
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of Metrotown Station Square during construction. Businesses visible in the photographs include: Eastons, Holiday Inn, Future Shop, Great Canadian Superstore, and Toy City Consumers.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Buildings - Commercial - Train Stations
Construction
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from print envelopes photographs were originally housed in
File no. 89-512-B
Computer disks are labelled "Station Square Metro Town Nov /89". Computer disk envelopes are labelled "Suite 660-1380 Burrard ST / Van, BC"
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Street Address
6200 McKay Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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3650 Bonneville Place

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93737
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
8 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the commercial complex located at 3650 Bonneville Place. Phase I of the complex is complete and Phase II is under construction. Businesses visible in the photographs include Four Seasons Greenhouses and Shaw.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
8 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-022
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the commercial complex located at 3650 Bonneville Place. Phase I of the complex is complete and Phase II is under construction. Businesses visible in the photographs include Four Seasons Greenhouses and Shaw.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Construction
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from sticky note adhered to photograph 622-022-1
File no. 89-124-B
Photograph 622-022-1 captions reads: "3650 Bonneville - south view"
Photograph 622-022-2 caption reads: "North and east facade"
Photograph 622-022-3 caption reads: "View north along Broadway Street; Note entry bridges"
Photograph 622-022-4 caption reads: "Southern view along Broadway Street"
Photograph 622-022-5 caption reads: "Front facade and main entry for Phase I"
Photograph 622-022-6 caption reads: "Rear and loading facilities for Phase I"
Photograph 622-022-7 caption reads: "View west to Phase II from entry driveway"
Photograph 622-022-8 caption reads: "Site preparation for Phase I
Photograph captions transcribed from the paper on which the photographs were originally adhered.
Geographic Access
Bonneville Place
Street Address
3650 Bonneville Place
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
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3051-75 Underhill Ave

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93744
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
11 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of two industrial buildings and a residential building in Burnaby, BC.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
11 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-029
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of two industrial buildings and a residential building in Burnaby, BC.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from print envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 89-394-B
Geographic Access
Underhill Avenue
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
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6622 Willingdon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93741
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
14 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 3 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of a three-storey apartment complex located at 6622 Willingdon Avenue, an unidentified industrial complex (Norland), and Heywood Park Place.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
14 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 3 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-026
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of a three-storey apartment complex located at 6622 Willingdon Avenue, an unidentified industrial complex (Norland), and Heywood Park Place.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Industrial
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from print envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 89-235-B
Photographs 622-026-15 : 622-026-17 depict 6622 Willingdon Avenue
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
6622 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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SFU Residence

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93721
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exteriors of four Simon Fraser University (SFU) residences: Shell House, Madge Hogarth House, Louis Riel House, and McTaggart-Cowan Hall
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exteriors of four Simon Fraser University (SFU) residences: Shell House, Madge Hogarth House, Louis Riel House, and McTaggart-Cowan Hall
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges
Names
Simon Fraser University
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original print envelope
Photographs 622-010-1 : 622-010-6 depict Madge Hogarth House
Photographs 622-010-7 : 622-010-12 depict Shell House
Photographs 622-010-13 : 622-010-15 and 622-010-19 : 622-010-21 depict Louis Riel Hous
Photographs 622-010-16 : 622-010-18 and 622-010-22 : 622-010-25 depict McTaggart-Cowan Hall
Residences were identified using notes on verso of accompanying prints
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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6850 20th Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93728
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
31 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of an industrial property located at 6850 20th Avenue during construction. 6850 20th Avenue is an address that no longer exists.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
31 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-016
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of an industrial property located at 6850 20th Avenue during construction. 6850 20th Avenue is an address that no longer exists.
Subjects
Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Transportation - Trucks
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original print envelope
Geographic Access
20th Avenue
Planning Study Area
Stride Hill Area
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Halifax / Buchanon, Bby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93743
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of a property located between Halifax Street and Buchanon Street under construction.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-028
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of a property located between Halifax Street and Buchanon Street under construction.
Subjects
Construction
Construction Tools and Equipment
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from print envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 89-390-B
Handwritten sticky note on print envelope reads: "BOSA - Burnaby Office". At time of description, Bosa Development's Burnaby office is located at 1300-2025 Willingdon Avenue.
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
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5507 to 5555 Inman Ave

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93747
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
19 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the properties located at 5507 to 5555 Inman Avenue - addresses that no longer exist. Buildings on the properties are single-storey houses.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
19 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-032
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the properties located at 5507 to 5555 Inman Avenue - addresses that no longer exist. Buildings on the properties are single-storey houses.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Transportation - Automobiles
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from print envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 89-519-B
Geographic Access
Inman Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Less detail

5516-84 Barker St.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93740
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
14 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of Barker Avenue and the properties located at 5516-5584 Barker Avenue - addresses that no longer exist. File also contains a photograph of the Sheffield Court at Central Park condominium development being constructed. Sheffield Court is located at 5635 Patterson Avenue
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
14 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-025
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of Barker Avenue and the properties located at 5516-5584 Barker Avenue - addresses that no longer exist. File also contains a photograph of the Sheffield Court at Central Park condominium development being constructed. Sheffield Court is located at 5635 Patterson Avenue
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from print envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 89-217-B
Geographic Access
Barker Avenue
Patterson Avenue
Street Address
5635 Patterson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
Less detail

6088 Cassie Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93717
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
14 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 5 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the private residence and garden located at 6088 Cassie Avenue - an address that no longer exists.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
14 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 5 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the private residence and garden located at 6088 Cassie Avenue - an address that no longer exists.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Gardens
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original print envelope
File no. 87-300-B
Geographic Access
Cassie Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Less detail

8357 Tenth Avenue, 8350 and 8353 Eleventh Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93724
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of the low-rise apartment complex located at 8357 10th Avenue and 8350 and 8353 11th Avenue and the laneway running between the buildings.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-013
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of the low-rise apartment complex located at 8357 10th Avenue and 8350 and 8353 11th Avenue and the laneway running between the buildings.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Geographic Features - Lanes
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original print envelope
Geographic Access
10th Avenue
11th Avenue
Street Address
8357 10th Avenue
8350 11th Avenue
8353 11th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cariboo-Armstrong Area
Less detail

9303 Salish Court

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93719
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of an apartment or condominium complex located at 9303 Salish Court. In one of the photographs the complex is in the foreground; in the second the photograph is in the top left corner with another complex, Aquarius Gardens, in the foreground.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
2 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of an apartment or condominium complex located at 9303 Salish Court. In one of the photographs the complex is in the foreground; in the second the photograph is in the top left corner with another complex, Aquarius Gardens, in the foreground.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from photograph 622-008-1
Geographic Access
Salish Court
Street Address
9303 Salish Court
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Less detail

9444 Cameron Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93720
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of a three-storey apartment complex located at 9444 Cameron Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
2 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of a three-storey apartment complex located at 9444 Cameron Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from photograph 622-009-1
Geographic Access
Cameron Street
Street Address
9444 Cameron Street
Planning Study Area
Lake City Area
Less detail

Edmonds St + 18th Ave (SW of 16th Street)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93727
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
14 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the intersections at Edmonds Street and 18th Avenue and Edmonds Street and 16th Avenue and an unidentified residential lane.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
14 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the intersections at Edmonds Street and 18th Avenue and Edmonds Street and 16th Avenue and an unidentified residential lane.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Lanes
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original print envelope
Photographs 622-015-001 : 622-015-002 depict Edmonds Street and 16th Avenue, facing south
Photographs 622-015-003 : 622-015-004 depict the view southwest along Edmonds Street
Photographs 622-015-006 : 622-015-008 depict the view southeast along 16th Street
Photographs 622-015-009 : 622-015-011 depict the view southwest along 18th Avenue
Locations were identified using notes on verso of accompanying prints
Geographic Access
18th Avenue
Edmonds Street
16th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Metrotown: Burnaby Heritage Resource Inventory

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98239
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records and 171 photographs : col. and b&w ; 9 cm x 17 cm and smaller
Scope and Content
File contains the galley proof of "Metrotown: Burnaby Heritage Resource Inventory" published by the Burnaby Historical Society in Summer 1986. The publication text, captions, and photographs are adhered to the inventory's pages. File also contains an invoice and receipt from Budget Printing for 25…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records and 171 photographs : col. and b&w ; 9 cm x 17 cm and smaller
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS204-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2019-09
Scope and Content
File contains the galley proof of "Metrotown: Burnaby Heritage Resource Inventory" published by the Burnaby Historical Society in Summer 1986. The publication text, captions, and photographs are adhered to the inventory's pages. File also contains an invoice and receipt from Budget Printing for 25 copies of the publications.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Interview with Shirley Cohn

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19597
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (16 min., 57 sec.) (50 min., 36 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (50 min., 36 sec.)
Scope and Content
File consists of two recordings of oral history interviews with Shirley Cohn conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. The first interview was conducted on April 14, 2023 and the second interview was conducted on September 6, 2023. Summary of interview conducted on …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (16 min., 57 sec.) (50 min., 36 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (50 min., 36 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewee: Shirley Cohn Location of Interviews: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Dates: April 14, 2023 and September 6, 2023 Total Number of Tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 67 min., 33 sec. Digital master recording (wav) recording of second interview (50 min., 36 sec.) was converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
File consists of two recordings of oral history interviews with Shirley Cohn conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. The first interview was conducted on April 14, 2023 and the second interview was conducted on September 6, 2023. Summary of interview conducted on September 6, 2023: 0:00 – 16:09 Shirley Cohn shares background information about her parents who immigrated to Detroit from Hungary in the 1930’s. Shirley recalls what it was like for her parents being Jewish during World War II and how many of their relations were killed in the Holocaust. Shirley talks about her Jewish Hungarian heritage, what it was like growing up in Detroit, the Jewish community in Detroit and the Jewish holidays and traditions that her family celebrated. Shirley recalls her high school and University education and experiences, starting her career in social work and how she met her future husband, Theodore “Ted” Cohn. 16:10 – 18:27 Shirley shares the story about her father in law, Dr. Daniel E. Cohn who was Harry Houdini’s doctor at the time of his death in Detroit on Oct. 31, 1926. Shirley explains that she donated some of Dr. Daniel E. Cohn’s original documents pertaining to this event to the New York Public Library. 18:28 – 26:04 Shirley describes her experiences living and working in London Ontario while her husband was a professor at University of Western Ontario and Shirley worked as a social worker in family services. Shirley recalls experiences of anti-Semitism while living in London. Shirley talks about moving to Burnaby in 1977 after her husband took a job as a professor at Simon Fraser University. Shirley describes her experiences living in Burnaby, raising a family and working as a social worker at Burnaby General Hospital. 26:05 – 26:18 Shirley talks about her interests outside of work, her family’s involvement in the Burquest Jewish Community Association and being a member of Temple Shalom. Shirley conveys information about other Jewish synagogues in Greater Vancouver, describes Reform Judaism at Temple Shalom and some Jewish cultural practices that her family has been involved with. 26:19 – 33:12 Shirley describes her family’s experiences living in the Garden Village nieghbourhood in Burnaby, her involvement sharing Jewish cultural traditions at her children’s school and recalls her children’s experiences attending school in Burnaby. 33:13 – 40:46 Shirley conveys the career paths that her children took and talks about what she likes about living in Burnaby including; the walking and hiking trails, the cultural and art performances and her involvement in local politics. Shirley talks about her and her husband’s involvement in the SFU retirees association and the SFURA walking and hiking group. Shirley reflects on her husband’s academic career, experiences teaching at SFU and the role of the Hillel Jewish Students Association at the Simon Fraser University. Shirley talks about the difficulties of discussing political views about the State of Israel. Shirley describes some traditional Jewish foods, the roles that they play and a local bakery that carries Jewish bake goods. 40:47 – 50:36 Shirley describes her current daily life in Burnaby; working one day a week as a social worker, gardening, her involvement at Temple Shalom and the Jewish Community Centre and how she travels in Burnaby. Shirley recalls the changes that she’s encountered in Burnaby and in her career over the years, shares a story about her husband losing his thesis and describes what Burnaby was like while she was raising her family. Shirley shares what she thinks about the areas of development in Burnaby and conveys the importance of having parks and affordable housing. In closing, Shirley reflects on what is like to be a Jewish person living in Burnaby.
History
Interviewee biography: Shirley Tanner was born in Detroit in 1947. Her parents were both Jewish. Her mother fled Hungary as a refugee in 1939, while her father emigrated from there in 1934. Shirley attended public schools in Detroit, and then studied social work at the University of Michigan. After marriage, Shirley and Ted Cohn moved to Ontario where Ted had a faculty appointment at the University of Western Ontario in political science. Six years later they moved to Burnaby for Ted’s teaching position in political science at Simon Fraser University. While living in Burnaby, Shirley took care of a growing family while also practicing social work, mainly at Burnaby Hospital. The family enjoyed Burnaby’s libraries and parks. Shirley helped out at her children’s schools, became a Block Watch captain, and the family joined Burquest Jewish Community Association. The Cohns later became members of Temple Sholom Synagogue in Vancouver, while remaining in Burnaby. Beginning in 2009, Ted started an informal hiking group for retired Simon Fraser University staff. This group has been open to others, so now has a wide variety of members. Shirley has also helped lead hikes in the region. Interviewer biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Education
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Organizations
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Migration
Persons - Jewish Canadians
Religions - Judaism
Social Issues - Racism
Social Issues
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Cohn, Dr. Daniel E.
Cohn, Shirley
Cohn, Theodore H. "Ted"
Burquest
Hillel Jewish Students Association
Simon Fraser University
SFURA walking and hiking group
Simon Fraser University Retirees Association "SFURA"
Temple Shalom
Responsibility
Damer, Eric
Accession Code
BV023.16.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Summary, recording and transcript of second interview available on Heritage Burnaby
Images
Documents
Audio Tracks

Interview with Shirley Cohn, [1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023

Interview with Shirley Cohn, [1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0001_003.mp3
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8855 Northbrook Court

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93735
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
21 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of an undeveloped property loacated at 8855 Northbrook Court. Construction equipment is visible in the distance.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
21 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of an undeveloped property loacated at 8855 Northbrook Court. Construction equipment is visible in the distance.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Construction Tools and Equipment
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original print envelope
File no. 89-037-B
Geographic Access
Northbrook Court
Street Address
8855 Northbrook Court
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
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ALRT - Night Tour

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91714
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1984
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
40 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of Johnson Terminal drivers hauling Advanced Light Rapid Transit (ALRT) rail beds from Delta, BC to Burnaby, BC. Rail beds are lowered onto trucks, driven overnight to Burnaby, and installed onto tall cement supports via cranes to create elevated guideways for the SkyT…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1984
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
40 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-032
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of Johnson Terminal drivers hauling Advanced Light Rapid Transit (ALRT) rail beds from Delta, BC to Burnaby, BC. Rail beds are lowered onto trucks, driven overnight to Burnaby, and installed onto tall cement supports via cranes to create elevated guideways for the SkyTrain system.
Subjects
Transportation - Rail
Transportation - Trucks
Construction Tools and Equipment
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from label on original slide cases
Note in blue ink on card slotted into slide pocket on slide sheet reads: "Exerpts [sic] from an all night ride from Delta to Burnaby with Johnson Terminal drivers hauling ALRT rail beds. / 1984"
Images
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55th Guide Company/Simon Fraser Company

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4596
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1986-1988 (date of original), copied 2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (1 digital file : col. (pdf))
Scope and Content
File consists of a digital copy of a scrapbook containing photographs, newspaper clippings and memorabilia pertaining to guiding in Burnaby - 55th Guide Company/Simon Fraser Company.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (1 digital file : col. (pdf))
Scope and Content
File consists of a digital copy of a scrapbook containing photographs, newspaper clippings and memorabilia pertaining to guiding in Burnaby - 55th Guide Company/Simon Fraser Company.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV016.49.86
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1986-1988 (date of original), copied 2016
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
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