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Edmonds House fire

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91730
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[after 4 Dec. 1982]
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
5 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs that document the damage caused by a fire at the Edmonds Community Centre for the Retired (also known as Edmonds House). Three of these photographs were enlarged through the inter-negative process to 11'' x 14'' col. prints for a juried exhibition of British Columbian P…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[after 4 Dec. 1982]
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
5 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-036
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs that document the damage caused by a fire at the Edmonds Community Centre for the Retired (also known as Edmonds House). Three of these photographs were enlarged through the inter-negative process to 11'' x 14'' col. prints for a juried exhibition of British Columbian Photographers, put on by the Burnaby Photographic Society in 1988.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Fires
Buildings - Civic - Community Centres
Names
Edmonds House
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Notes
Title based on contents of photographs
Note in blue ink on ABC Photocolor envelope reads: "Print Full Frame"
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Burnaby Fire Department rescue truck

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1606
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1976]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified fireman walking towards the open door of Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). Seven other unidentified men are visible standing in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified fireman walking towards the open door of Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). Seven other unidentified men are visible standing in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Accession Code
BV002.10.4
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[after 1976]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of the rescue truck taken from a different angle, see BV002.10.5
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Burnaby Fire Department rescue truck

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1607
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1976]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified firemen gathered beside Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). The truck's side compartments are visible, housing fire extinguishers and other equipment. The truck appears to be parked at fire hall no. 1 at Sperling and Canada Way.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified firemen gathered beside Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). The truck's side compartments are visible, housing fire extinguishers and other equipment. The truck appears to be parked at fire hall no. 1 at Sperling and Canada Way.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Sperling Avenue
Accession Code
BV002.10.5
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[after 1976]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Related Material
For another photograph of the rescue truck taken from a different angle, see BV002.10.4
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Four Burnaby firemen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1605
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1976]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified Burnaby firemen in Burnaby Fire Department jackets, standing in front of the cab of what looks to be Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). One fireman appears to be holding a rope that is also attached to the truck, while another fir…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified Burnaby firemen in Burnaby Fire Department jackets, standing in front of the cab of what looks to be Burnaby Fire Department's Rescue 1 truck (1976 Ford C 600 Rescue unit). One fireman appears to be holding a rope that is also attached to the truck, while another fireman holds a loop of rope.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Accession Code
BV002.10.3
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[after 1976]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Unidentified Building

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59201
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1982]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of an unidentified building that may be a gym. There is a pathway in front of the bulding and two people at the entrance, mostly obscured by a tree.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1982]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1517
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of an unidentified building that may be a gym. There is a pathway in front of the bulding and two people at the entrance, mostly obscured by a tree.
Subjects
Buildings - Recreational - Gymnasiums
Buildings - Other
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Gym Blessed / page 13 / Burnaby Today / 95%"
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4674 Southlawn Drive

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37875
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1989 or 1990] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.7 x 4.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken from 4674 Southlawn Drive after a snowfall, facing northwest.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1989 or 1990] (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 ; 3.7 x 4.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-463
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph taken from 4674 Southlawn Drive after a snowfall, facing northwest.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Mountains
Natural Phenomena - Snow
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
Geographic Access
Southlawn Drive
Planning Study Area
Brentwood Area
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Bea and Ainsley Lubbock's house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription54864
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1987 and 1992]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. (polaroid) ; 7 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bea and Ainsley Lubbock's last house, covered in snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1987 and 1992]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Lubbock family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. (polaroid) ; 7 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
342-045
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bea and Ainsley Lubbock's last house, covered in snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Bea and Ainsly Lubbock's house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37266
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1987 and 1992]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. (polaroid) ; 7 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bea and Ainsly Lubbock's last house, covered in snow. Ainsly is standing on the porch in his slippers. The numbered address reads 6410.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1987 and 1992]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Lubbock family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. (polaroid) ; 7 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
342-040
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bea and Ainsly Lubbock's last house, covered in snow. Ainsly is standing on the porch in his slippers. The numbered address reads 6410.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Lubbock, Ainsly
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Heritage Village

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91713
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1985
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
20 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) in the snow. Buildings depicted in the photographs include: Jubilee Music store, optometrist, Electric Theatre, real estate office, Chinese Herbalist store, church, and Village blacksmith. Also included in the file are photo…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1985
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
20 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-031
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) in the snow. Buildings depicted in the photographs include: Jubilee Music store, optometrist, Electric Theatre, real estate office, Chinese Herbalist store, church, and Village blacksmith. Also included in the file are photographs of the Heritage Burnaby entrance sign and donation plaque for the Japanese Bathhouse.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from label on original slide cases
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Wally Westerman shovelling snow in front of his house

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[198-]
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Walter "Wally" Westerman shovelling snow in front of his house at 2171 Duthie Avenue in Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Material Details
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Scope and Content
Photograph of Walter "Wally" Westerman shovelling snow in front of his house at 2171 Duthie Avenue in Burnaby.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Westerman, Walter "Wally"
Geographic Access
Duthie Avenue
Street Address
2171 Duthie Avenue
Accession Code
BV020.17.19
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[198-]
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Sperling-Broadway Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
22-Sep-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Walter aged 11/ May 21st 1928"
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Children dressing up a Snowman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59203
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1982]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of children making a snowman.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1982]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1519
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of children making a snowman.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "White Christmas / PMT 110% / page 1 / Burnaby Today"
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Looking northwest from Roberts' property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91852
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1980]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. copy print ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts' yard at 5538 Dominion Street covered in snow. The tennis court has been converted into a fruit and vegetable garden and the supports of a row of raspberry canes and small fruit free are visible to the right. The photograph was taken from the Roberts' property, looking n…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1980]
Collection/Fonds
Small family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. copy print ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
620-033
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2017-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Roberts' yard at 5538 Dominion Street covered in snow. The tennis court has been converted into a fruit and vegetable garden and the supports of a row of raspberry canes and small fruit free are visible to the right. The photograph was taken from the Roberts' property, looking northwest.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from donor's notes
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "P.33"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Tennis Court in the Snow / Dec 1980 (?)"
5118 Douglas Road renumbered to 3131 Douglas Road in 1958 and to 5538 Dominion Street in 1970 or 1971
Street Address
3131 Douglas Road
5118 Douglas Road
5538 Dominion Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
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Snow Owl / Burnaby Lake Snow Pictures

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91702
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1970 and 2001]
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists photographs of a snow-covered Burnaby Lake and a snowy owl perched on a large tree stump.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1970 and 2001]
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists photographs of a snow-covered Burnaby Lake and a snowy owl perched on a large tree stump.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Animals - Birds
Plants - Trees
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from negative envelope
Geographic Access
Burnaby Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake 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"
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"The Weed Man"

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58936
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man posing with his pick-up truck containing lawn and landscaping equipment. His truck, hat, and shirt all read "The Weed Man."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1385
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man posing with his pick-up truck containing lawn and landscaping equipment. His truck, hat, and shirt all read "The Weed Man."
Subjects
Agricultural Tools and Equipment - Gardening Equipment
Maintenance Tools and Equipment
Occupations
Transportation - Trucks
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Burnaby Today / A-8 / 47% PMT"
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Venables Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription52845
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1981
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of a woman standing next to two children on a tricycle on Venables Street. A man is on the far right standing next to a parked car. Three of the people in the photograph are identified by first name only as Sharron, Andrea and Frank. The photograph was most likely taken near the Johnston…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1981
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-102
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of a woman standing next to two children on a tricycle on Venables Street. A man is on the far right standing next to a parked car. Three of the people in the photograph are identified by first name only as Sharron, Andrea and Frank. The photograph was most likely taken near the Johnston family home at 4447 Venables Street.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Transportation - Bicycles
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Venables Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
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Burnaby Fire Fighters "Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy"

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59186
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby fire fighter, posing inside of a barrel that reads "Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 16.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1506
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby fire fighter, posing inside of a barrel that reads "Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy."
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Events
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "PMT 120% / page 3 / Burnaby / Today"
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Interview with William J. Copeland by Rod Fowler February 18, 1990 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory435
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1960-1990
Length
00:03:16
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Bill Copeland's involvement in the International Association of Fire Fighters union.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Bill Copeland's involvement in the International Association of Fire Fighters union.
Date Range
1960-1990
Photo Info
Mayor Bill Copeland cutting the ribbon for the opening of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts accompanied by Jack and Doris Shadbolt and Councillors Doug Drummond and Derek Corrigan, 1995. Item no. 535-0067
Length
00:03:16
Subjects
Public Services - Fire Protection
Organizations - Unions
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
February 18, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with former Burnaby Mayor William J. Copeland conducted by Rod Fowler. Bill Copeland 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 Bill Copeland’s education, career and experience as a Burnaby firefighter from 1955 to 1987, and his work for the union International Association of Fire Fighters. He talks about his early family life in Burnaby and Vancouver, war service, training with the Federal Fire Service, the organizations he has belonged to, and the careers of his three children. He briefly talks about Burnaby politics and his unexpected election to Mayor of Burnaby. Major themes of the interview, described by track: Track 1: Organizations - Unions; Public Services - Fire Protection; International Association of Fire Fighters; Track 2: Public Services - Fire Protection; Track 3: Elections; Track 4: family history and education; Track 5: Public Services - Fire Protection; Track 6: Elections
Biographical Notes
William John (Bill) Copeland (1927-2002) was born in Vancouver May 19, 1927. As a young child he lived with his parents on Southwood Street in South Burnaby on a chicken ranch. Bill’s father was a miner and was often away from home. The family moved to Pioneer Mines at Bridge River for a few years and then moved back to Vancouver in 1941 when his father contracted silicosis. Bill served in the navy for about a year near the end of WWII, was in the Canadian Merchant Marine and worked as a pipe fitter, before beginning his career as a fire fighter. He trained with the Federal Fire Service and worked two years at the Wireless Station in Delta. In 1955 he started work as Fire Fighter No. 53 in Burnaby, retiring 33 years later in 1987. Most of his career was spent at the Control Station or Number 1 Firehall, first located at Wiilingdon and Hastings (now No.5 Station) and later on Sperling near Canada Way. Bill worked as a first aid instructor, eventually moving into the training office, and retired as assistant chief. In 1987, shortly after retiring, Bill was asked to run for Mayor for the Burnaby Citizens Association (BCA). Much to his surprise he won. He served with distinction for three terms (1987-1996). Bill, his wife Ruth, and their three children, Doug and Dan (both firefighters) and Emily (a teacher), lived in North Burnaby on Cliff Avenue, the family home for about 35 years. Bill was active in many organizations including the Cliff Avenue soccer organization, St. John Ambulance, Burnaby Red Cross, and CNIB, among others. He began representing firefighters locally in the International Association of Fire Fighters in the early 1960s, eventually becoming President of the provincial association and then Vice President of the 6th District representing Western Canada.
Total Tracks
6
Total Length
0:25:35
Interviewee Name
Copeland, William J
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 business computerization in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with William J. Copeland

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Interview with William J. Copeland by Rod Fowler February 18, 1990 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory436
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1953-1990
Length
00:02:44
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Bill Copeland's training as a firefighter in the Federal Fire Service at the Wireless Station in Delta, and his career in Burnaby, mainly at Control Station.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Bill Copeland's training as a firefighter in the Federal Fire Service at the Wireless Station in Delta, and his career in Burnaby, mainly at Control Station.
Date Range
1953-1990
Photo Info
Mayor Bill Copeland cutting the ribbon for the opening of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts accompanied by Jack and Doris Shadbolt and Councillors Doug Drummond and Derek Corrigan, 1995. Item no. 535-0067
Length
00:02:44
Subjects
Public Services - Fire Protection
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
February 18, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with former Burnaby Mayor William J. Copeland conducted by Rod Fowler. Bill Copeland 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 Bill Copeland’s education, career and experience as a Burnaby firefighter from 1955 to 1987, and his work for the union International Association of Fire Fighters. He talks about his early family life in Burnaby and Vancouver, war service, training with the Federal Fire Service, the organizations he has belonged to, and the careers of his three children. He briefly talks about Burnaby politics and his unexpected election to Mayor of Burnaby. Major themes of the interview, described by track: Track 1: Organizations - Unions; Public Services - Fire Protection; International Association of Fire Fighters; Track 2: Public Services - Fire Protection; Track 3: Elections; Track 4: family history and education; Track 5: Public Services - Fire Protection; Track 6: Elections
Biographical Notes
William John (Bill) Copeland (1927-2002) was born in Vancouver May 19, 1927. As a young child he lived with his parents on Southwood Street in South Burnaby on a chicken ranch. Bill’s father was a miner and was often away from home. The family moved to Pioneer Mines at Bridge River for a few years and then moved back to Vancouver in 1941 when his father contracted silicosis. Bill served in the navy for about a year near the end of WWII, was in the Canadian Merchant Marine and worked as a pipe fitter, before beginning his career as a fire fighter. He trained with the Federal Fire Service and worked two years at the Wireless Station in Delta. In 1955 he started work as Fire Fighter No. 53 in Burnaby, retiring 33 years later in 1987. Most of his career was spent at the Control Station or Number 1 Firehall, first located at Wiilingdon and Hastings (now No.5 Station) and later on Sperling near Canada Way. Bill worked as a first aid instructor, eventually moving into the training office, and retired as assistant chief. In 1987, shortly after retiring, Bill was asked to run for Mayor for the Burnaby Citizens Association (BCA). Much to his surprise he won. He served with distinction for three terms (1987-1996). Bill, his wife Ruth, and their three children, Doug and Dan (both firefighters) and Emily (a teacher), lived in North Burnaby on Cliff Avenue, the family home for about 35 years. Bill was active in many organizations including the Cliff Avenue soccer organization, St. John Ambulance, Burnaby Red Cross, and CNIB, among others. He began representing firefighters locally in the International Association of Fire Fighters in the early 1960s, eventually becoming President of the provincial association and then Vice President of the 6th District representing Western Canada.
Total Tracks
6
Total Length
0:25:35
Interviewee Name
Copeland, William J
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 business computerization in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track two of interview with William J. Copeland

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Interview with William J. Copeland by Rod Fowler February 18, 1990 - Track 5

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory439
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1955-1986
Length
00:06:41
Summary
This portion of the interview is about particular fires that Bill remembers, the kinds of calls attended, and the stress caused by some of the calls and the shift work.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about particular fires that Bill remembers, the kinds of calls attended, and the stress caused by some of the calls and the shift work.
Date Range
1955-1986
Photo Info
Mayor Bill Copeland cutting the ribbon for the opening of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts accompanied by Jack and Doris Shadbolt and Councillors Doug Drummond and Derek Corrigan, 1995. Item no. 535-0067
Length
00:06:41
Subjects
Public Services - Fire Protection
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
February 18, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with former Burnaby Mayor William J. Copeland conducted by Rod Fowler. Bill Copeland 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 Bill Copeland’s education, career and experience as a Burnaby firefighter from 1955 to 1987, and his work for the union International Association of Fire Fighters. He talks about his early family life in Burnaby and Vancouver, war service, training with the Federal Fire Service, the organizations he has belonged to, and the careers of his three children. He briefly talks about Burnaby politics and his unexpected election to Mayor of Burnaby. Major themes of the interview, described by track: Track 1: Organizations - Unions; Public Services - Fire Protection; International Association of Fire Fighters; Track 2: Public Services - Fire Protection; Track 3: Elections; Track 4: family history and education; Track 5: Public Services - Fire Protection; Track 6: Elections
Biographical Notes
William John (Bill) Copeland (1927-2002) was born in Vancouver May 19, 1927. As a young child he lived with his parents on Southwood Street in South Burnaby on a chicken ranch. Bill’s father was a miner and was often away from home. The family moved to Pioneer Mines at Bridge River for a few years and then moved back to Vancouver in 1941 when his father contracted silicosis. Bill served in the navy for about a year near the end of WWII, was in the Canadian Merchant Marine and worked as a pipe fitter, before beginning his career as a fire fighter. He trained with the Federal Fire Service and worked two years at the Wireless Station in Delta. In 1955 he started work as Fire Fighter No. 53 in Burnaby, retiring 33 years later in 1987. Most of his career was spent at the Control Station or Number 1 Firehall, first located at Wiilingdon and Hastings (now No.5 Station) and later on Sperling near Canada Way. Bill worked as a first aid instructor, eventually moving into the training office, and retired as assistant chief. In 1987, shortly after retiring, Bill was asked to run for Mayor for the Burnaby Citizens Association (BCA). Much to his surprise he won. He served with distinction for three terms (1987-1996). Bill, his wife Ruth, and their three children, Doug and Dan (both firefighters) and Emily (a teacher), lived in North Burnaby on Cliff Avenue, the family home for about 35 years. Bill was active in many organizations including the Cliff Avenue soccer organization, St. John Ambulance, Burnaby Red Cross, and CNIB, among others. He began representing firefighters locally in the International Association of Fire Fighters in the early 1960s, eventually becoming President of the provincial association and then Vice President of the 6th District representing Western Canada.
Total Tracks
6
Total Length
0:25:35
Interviewee Name
Copeland, William J
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 business computerization in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track five of interview with William J. Copeland

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