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Council minutes and agendas series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription140
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1892-2018
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of minutes and agendas of the meetings of Burnaby City Council. Minutes of open Council meetings reflect Council discussions and decisions regarding issues of municipal concern, including, but not limited to, public works, taxation, bylaw enforcement, land development, public healt…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1892-2018
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- File Class
- 2430 09 (add. 2020)
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of minutes and agendas of the meetings of Burnaby City Council. Minutes of open Council meetings reflect Council discussions and decisions regarding issues of municipal concern, including, but not limited to, public works, taxation, bylaw enforcement, land development, public health, and administrative decisions. Series includes minutes of “in camera,” or closed, Council meetings in which confidential issues are discussed. Some of the early minute books contain minutes of Court of Revision proceedings as well.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Access to in camera minutes is restricted in accordance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act legislation. Contact the City Archives for details.
Economic Development series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription67805
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1985-1989
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created by the Planning Department related to the economic development program for Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1985-1989
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Economic Development series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created by the Planning Department related to the economic development program for Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Environmental Services series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription143
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1985-1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Engineering Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created by the Engineering Department during the course of their work in developing and implementing programs to protect, preserve and monitor environmental quality within Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1985-1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Engineering Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- File Class
- 33200 15 (add. 2020)
- 33200 25 (add. 2020)
- 33200 30 (add. 2020)
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created by the Engineering Department during the course of their work in developing and implementing programs to protect, preserve and monitor environmental quality within Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Facilities series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription173
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1953-2010
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records that were produced by the Planning Department to assist in the work of managing public facilities found in the City of Burnaby. Records include: maps, plans, reports, studies, financial statements, minutes, agendas, correspondence and memoranda.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1953-2010
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Facilities series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records that were produced by the Planning Department to assist in the work of managing public facilities found in the City of Burnaby. Records include: maps, plans, reports, studies, financial statements, minutes, agendas, correspondence and memoranda.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Fire General and Administration series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription148
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1932-2019
- Collection/Fonds
- Fire Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of administrative records created by the Fire Department related to its management, direction, coordination, training services, and planning. Records in the series include daily record books, emergency preparedness pamphlets, a departmental practice manual, procedural directives, sc…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1932-2019
- Collection/Fonds
- Fire Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- File Class
- 26200 20 (add. 2020)
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of administrative records created by the Fire Department related to its management, direction, coordination, training services, and planning. Records in the series include daily record books, emergency preparedness pamphlets, a departmental practice manual, procedural directives, scrapbooks, and an orthophoto map (in 63 pieces) of the City of Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Government series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription177
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the interaction between the Planning Department and numerous regional and provincial agencies. These records include: correspondence, reports, agreements, plans, minutes, agendas, studies, cartographic material and Planning Department reports to Burnaby Ci…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Government series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the interaction between the Planning Department and numerous regional and provincial agencies. These records include: correspondence, reports, agreements, plans, minutes, agendas, studies, cartographic material and Planning Department reports to Burnaby City Council.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Housing and Residential Development
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription170
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1958-2000
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series contains records that were produced by the Planning Department in regards to their role in the development and planning of houses and residential areas in Burnaby. These records include: maps, plans, architectural and technical material, reports, minutes of Council and Council Committees, a…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1958-2000
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series contains records that were produced by the Planning Department in regards to their role in the development and planning of houses and residential areas in Burnaby. These records include: maps, plans, architectural and technical material, reports, minutes of Council and Council Committees, agendas, reports, studies, statistics, financial papers, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Joseph H. Corsbie personal and professional records series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20333
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1945-1988
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 22 photographs + 1 cm textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of documents and photographs regarding Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie's personal and professional life. Series includes photographs and documents regarding his marriage, his family, his home in Burnaby, his term with the 21st Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (194…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 22 photographs + 1 cm textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of documents and photographs regarding Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie's personal and professional life. Series includes photographs and documents regarding his marriage, his family, his home in Burnaby, his term with the 21st Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (1945-1948) and his work with the Gulf and Fraser Fishermen's Credit Union.
- Accession Code
- BV020.31
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1945-1988
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of series
Mayor's Office General and Administration series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription158
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1828 (date of original) -2002
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created in the administration of the Mayor’s Office. This includes: reports, file lists, address books, subject files, correspondence, memoranda, photographs and ephemera. The Office of the Mayor is managed by an administrative staff who maintain the Mayor’s schedule, l…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1828 (date of original) -2002
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created in the administration of the Mayor’s Office. This includes: reports, file lists, address books, subject files, correspondence, memoranda, photographs and ephemera. The Office of the Mayor is managed by an administrative staff who maintain the Mayor’s schedule, liaise with other City officials, and assist the Mayor fulfill his duties and responsibilities to the citizens of Burnaby. As a by-product of these activities, the Mayor’s Office maintains files related to general administrative tasks like record-keeping as well as collecting subject files and records of general interest to the Mayor and Council. These records were used as reference material and have been maintained for their informational value.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Parks Administration series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription162
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of administrative records created by the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department related to the provision, maintenance, and programming of City parks, recreations facilities, arts and culture facilities, and golf courses. Records in the series include: individual park a…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department fonds
- Series
- Parks Administration series
- Description Level
- Series
- File Class
- 1500 20 (add. 2020)
- 1450 20 (add. 2020; OPR add.)
- 6700 20 (P 2020, prev. D)
- 52000 20 (P 2020, prev. D)
- 63000 20 (P 2020, prev. D)
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of administrative records created by the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department related to the provision, maintenance, and programming of City parks, recreations facilities, arts and culture facilities, and golf courses. Records in the series include: individual park and facilities files; proposals; correspondence; field memos; budgets; leases and contracts; publications and promotional materials; and the records of any committees external to the City of Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Parks and Recreation Commission series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription161
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-2013
- Collection/Fonds
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of Parks Commission minutes, reports and agendas. This includes minutes, reports, and agendas of the committees of the Parks Commission, including the Burnaby Beautification Committee, and the Parks Commission Committee of the Whole. The series also contains Park Commission general…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-2013
- Collection/Fonds
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of Parks Commission minutes, reports and agendas. This includes minutes, reports, and agendas of the committees of the Parks Commission, including the Burnaby Beautification Committee, and the Parks Commission Committee of the Whole. The series also contains Park Commission general files, which include correspondence, memoranda, invitation and event records, and invoices.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Physical Plant Plans series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription145
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- Engineering Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of architectural drawings and plans created by the Physical Plant Maintenance division of the Engineering Department. This division is responsible for the development of maintenance programs for all civic facilities in Burnaby and these records resulted from that activity.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- Engineering Department fonds
- Series
- Physical Plant Plans series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of architectural drawings and plans created by the Physical Plant Maintenance division of the Engineering Department. This division is responsible for the development of maintenance programs for all civic facilities in Burnaby and these records resulted from that activity.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Preliminary Plan Approval series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription181
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1985-2004
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of those records created during the Preliminary Plan Approval (PPA) process carried out by the City of Burnaby Planning Department. These records include: Preliminary Plan Approval application forms, checklists, maps, plans, architectural drawings, and reports and recommendations f…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1985-2004
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of those records created during the Preliminary Plan Approval (PPA) process carried out by the City of Burnaby Planning Department. These records include: Preliminary Plan Approval application forms, checklists, maps, plans, architectural drawings, and reports and recommendations from various City departments, including Parks, Fire, Engineering, and Building.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Shaw Family material
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55338
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1934-1980
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm textual records and approximately 13 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of photographs and records created by Lois and Jack Shaw pertaining to their family and life in Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1934-1980
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Shaw family series
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm textual records and approximately 13 photographs
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of photographs and records created by Lois and Jack Shaw pertaining to their family and life in Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Photo catalogue 485
Social Planning series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription67767
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1986-2006
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the process of planning for the delivery of social services to the citizens of Burnaby. These records include: committee minutes, reports, correspondence, studies and subject files pertaining to social planning. Also included in the series are the InfoBur…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1986-2006
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Social Planning series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the process of planning for the delivery of social services to the citizens of Burnaby. These records include: committee minutes, reports, correspondence, studies and subject files pertaining to social planning. Also included in the series are the InfoBurnaby newsletters produced by the City.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Sociology and Demography series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription176
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1962-1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created and maintained for the purpose of planning for and tracking the sociological and demographic trends in Burnaby. These records include: reports, correspondence, statistics, memoranda, agendas, and minutes of Council and Council Committees.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1962-1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created and maintained for the purpose of planning for and tracking the sociological and demographic trends in Burnaby. These records include: reports, correspondence, statistics, memoranda, agendas, and minutes of Council and Council Committees.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Subdivisions series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription152
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1980-2007
- Collection/Fonds
- Legal Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the Legal Department’s involvement in the subdivision application process. Records include covenants, statutory right-of-way agreements, easements, Land Title application and registration forms, affidavits, servicing agreements, correspondence, maps, plans…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1980-2007
- Collection/Fonds
- Legal Department fonds
- Series
- Subdivisions series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the Legal Department’s involvement in the subdivision application process. Records include covenants, statutory right-of-way agreements, easements, Land Title application and registration forms, affidavits, servicing agreements, correspondence, maps, plans, technical drawings, lists of servicing requirements, reports, and internal memos and communications related to the process of subdivision in the City of Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Transportation series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription188
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1951-1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created by the Planning Department while fulfilling its role as the municipal department responsible for transportation planning in the City of Burnaby. Included in the series are records such as: reports, studies, statistical information, maps, plans, minutes, agendas, …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1951-1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Transportation series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created by the Planning Department while fulfilling its role as the municipal department responsible for transportation planning in the City of Burnaby. Included in the series are records such as: reports, studies, statistical information, maps, plans, minutes, agendas, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Land Sales series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription151
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- Legal Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the land sale process coordinated by the City of Burnaby’s Legal Department. Records include: correspondence, memos, agreements, proposals, tenders, bids, reports, receipts for fees paid, registration of sale agreements, Land Title forms, surveys, appraisal…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- Legal Department fonds
- Series
- Land Sales series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the land sale process coordinated by the City of Burnaby’s Legal Department. Records include: correspondence, memos, agreements, proposals, tenders, bids, reports, receipts for fees paid, registration of sale agreements, Land Title forms, surveys, appraisals, estimates, legal opinions, as well as maps and other cartographic material.
- History
- In 2017, responsibility for City land sales was transferred to Realty and Lands.
- Media Type
- Textual Record