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A cadet at a Remembrance Day service
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78688
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November, 1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 23 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Royal Canadian Sea cadet at a Remembrance Day service.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November, 1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 23 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0049
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Royal Canadian Sea cadet at a Remembrance Day service.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Blissett, Rebecca
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "NW1 89% / Bby/NW Rebecca 3130 C"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Clay Cunningham and Scott Dillon
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80737
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 16, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Clay Cunningham takes the salute from his commanding officer Lieutenant Scott Dillon after being sworn in for another 6-year stint in the United States Navy, with the Russian submarine at Westminster Quay as the backdrop.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 16, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0999
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Clay Cunningham takes the salute from his commanding officer Lieutenant Scott Dillon after being sworn in for another 6-year stint in the United States Navy, with the Russian submarine at Westminster Quay as the backdrop.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "2539 NW Mario / 64% Bby 18"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Remembrance Day Ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80735
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 16, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified man in uniform saluting at the Remembrance day ceremony at New Westminster’s city hall.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 16, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0997
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified man in uniform saluting at the Remembrance day ceremony at New Westminster’s city hall.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "2574 Mario NW C / 62% Bby 9"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Bill Copeland with Wayne Brassington and Bob Fenske
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79136
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 21, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 21 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby mayor Bill Copeland with fire chief Wayne Brassington and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) superintendent Bob Fenske leaving the Canadian Cancer Society's annual "Jail 'n' Bail" fundraiser. The mayor and fire chief were handcuffed together as they left the fundraiser.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 21, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 21 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0273
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby mayor Bill Copeland with fire chief Wayne Brassington and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) superintendent Bob Fenske leaving the Canadian Cancer Society's annual "Jail 'n' Bail" fundraiser. The mayor and fire chief were handcuffed together as they left the fundraiser.
- Subjects
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Clothing - Uniforms
- Public Services - Policing
- Occupations - Fire Fighters
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Ponne, Simone
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "1024 Bby Simone / 4/21 Bby pg. 1 78%"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Baseball
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80250
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 30, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 22 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of South Burnaby runner Keenan Midgley on base with Burnaby Central shortstop Christian Kehler at the Goods Sports baseball tournament at Bonsor Park.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 30, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 22 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0727
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of South Burnaby runner Keenan Midgley on base with Burnaby Central shortstop Christian Kehler at the Goods Sports baseball tournament at Bonsor Park.
- Subjects
- Sports - Baseball
- Clothing - Uniforms
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby 1004 Mario / Bby p. 13 75%"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Burger King Restaurant Employees
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79160
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 1, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 17 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of five employees at Burger King restaurant.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 1, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 17 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0284
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of five employees at Burger King restaurant.
- Subjects
- Clothing - Uniforms
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby 1153 76%"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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![First Nations chief and Police Officer, [between 1995 and 1998] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-1434.jpg?width=280)
First Nations chief and Police Officer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription81290
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1995 and 1998]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 21 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a First nations chief pinning a medal on Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1995 and 1998]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 21 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-1434
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a First nations chief pinning a medal on Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel Bby 2892 / Bby - 10 82%"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
![First Nations chief and Police Officer, [between 1995 and 1998] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-1434.jpg)
Ken Rutland and Lynda Wallace
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78764
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 17, 1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 21 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Special Provincial Constable BC Transit patrol, Ken Rutland and Lynda Wallace on a SkyTrain platform.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 17, 1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 21 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0105
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Special Provincial Constable BC Transit patrol, Ken Rutland and Lynda Wallace on a SkyTrain platform.
- Subjects
- Clothing - Uniforms
- Names
- Rutland, Ken
- Wallace, Lynda
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel Bby 3558 / Bby + NW 2 x 100%"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Police Officer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80741
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 19, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 22 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer putting a rifle case in the trunk of his police car.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 19, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 22 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-1003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer putting a rifle case in the trunk of his police car.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Ray, Steve
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "2617 Bby C Steve / Bby 3 90%"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
![Police Officer, [between 1995 and 1998] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-1430.jpg?width=280)
Police Officer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription81286
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1995 and 1998]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 16 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable demonstrating a security device on a door.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1995 and 1998]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 16 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-1430
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable demonstrating a security device on a door.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Ponne, Simone
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "763 Bby Simone 72% Bby p. 9"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
![Police Officer, [between 1995 and 1998] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-1430.jpg)
Richard Crookes
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80530
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 6, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Richard Crookes, a British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(BCSPCA) bike patrol worker on his bike in front of a SPCA van..
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 6, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0808
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Richard Crookes, a British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(BCSPCA) bike patrol worker on his bike in front of a SPCA van..
- Names
- Crookes, Richard
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby - 5 - 54% / Bby - 1 25% / 1527 Bby Mario"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Rick Pennington, Katharine Jackson and Doug Wells
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80544
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 13, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Rick Pennington of Mundy’s Towing, presenting Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police Victim Services representatives Katharine Jackson and Constable Doug Wells with teddy bears.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 13, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0821
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Rick Pennington of Mundy’s Towing, presenting Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police Victim Services representatives Katharine Jackson and Constable Doug Wells with teddy bears.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Ray, Steve
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "1547 Steve Bby / Bby - 9 56%"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79814
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 22, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer with a flashlight looking into a car.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- December 22, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0532
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer with a flashlight looking into a car.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby File photo / 49% Bby 10"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Soccer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80241
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 23, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 14.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of players from opposing teams, Metro-Ford Tayside and Wesburn Canadians, jumping up to head the soccer ball at Cariboo Oval park.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 23, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 14.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0718
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of players from opposing teams, Metro-Ford Tayside and Wesburn Canadians, jumping up to head the soccer ball at Cariboo Oval park.
- Subjects
- Sports - Soccer
- Clothing - Uniforms
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "880 Bby 87% Mario NW p 16"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Actors from "The Sound of Murder" Performance
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78900
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 3, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six actors dressed in costume from the Vagabond Players presentation of "The Sound of Murder".
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 3, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0192
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six actors dressed in costume from the Vagabond Players presentation of "The Sound of Murder".
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Langdeau, Brian
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads:"03/03 BNW p. 15 56% / 475B Bby Brian"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Jackie Chan with saloon girls on the set of "Shanghai Noon"
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19246
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of leading actor Jackie Chan with actors dressed as saloon girls on the set of the film "Shanghai Noon". Costumes were designed by Joseph Porro. The film was directed by Tom Dey, filmed on location in Alberta and released in 2000. Jimmy Chow worked as property master on this film.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of leading actor Jackie Chan with actors dressed as saloon girls on the set of the film "Shanghai Noon". Costumes were designed by Joseph Porro. The film was directed by Tom Dey, filmed on location in Alberta and released in 2000. Jimmy Chow worked as property master on this film.
- Accession Code
- BV022.21.91
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1999]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-03-07
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow also used the name "James H. Chow" as a propety master in the film industry and was often credited by this name
Images
Scene from "The Sound of Murder" Performance
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78884
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- February 28, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six actors dressed in costume acting out a scene from the Vagabond Players presentation of "The Sound of Murder".
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- February 28, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0187
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six actors dressed in costume acting out a scene from the Vagabond Players presentation of "The Sound of Murder".
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Langdeau, Brian
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "02/28 BNW p. 3 73% 475 / BBB Brian"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
![Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0006_001.jpg?width=280)
Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19602
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 sound recordings (wav) (68 min., 52 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (68 min., 53 sec.)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 00:00-16:47 Bill and Ellen share where they were born, grew up and went to school as citizens of the United States and how they met in Pe…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 sound recordings (wav) (68 min., 52 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (68 min., 53 sec.)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewees: Ellen and Bill Schwartz Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: May 15, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 01:08:52 Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby Photograph information: Bill and Ellen Schwartz.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 00:00-16:47 Bill and Ellen share where they were born, grew up and went to school as citizens of the United States and how they met in Pennsylvania the 1970s. Bill and Ellen explain how in the 1970s, they were discouraged about the current politics in the United States under the Nixon administration and how they were inspired by the “back to the land” ideals, rejecting materialism and wanting an alternative lifestyle. With these ideals in mind, they recall how in 1972 they and a few other friends decided to leave the United States, move to British Columbia with the goal of buying land in the Okanagan or Kootenay region and starting a new lifestyle for themselves. Bill and Ellen recollect how they purchased 20 acres of land in Galena Bay in the Kootenays and how they lived in the area off and on until the early 1980s. They describe how they cleared three acres of land, built a cabin, put in a garden, chicken coop and honey bees. With the challenges of the isolated location and no access to electricity they explain how they decided that they had to live elsewhere in order to make a living. Ellen talks about working as a special education teacher in Revelstoke and Slocan and how Bill obtained his teaching certificate while they lived in Nelson. Bill and Ellen describe themselves as environmentalists and of how they both became active Provincial environmentalists during the construction of the Revelstoke Dam. Bill talks about getting work with the “Energy Van” program talking about energy conservation, renewable energy and recycling. They explain how after their first child was born in 1980, they returned to Galena Bay for about a year and a half until Bill was offered a job with the Department of Energy Conservation which lead them to move to Vancouver. 16:48 – 22:46 Bill and Ellen describe their first few years of living in Vancouver and at University of British Columbia while Ellen completed her master’s degree in creative writing. During this time, they had their second child. They recall how in 1988 how they purchased a house in Burnaby, selecting to live in the Deer Lake neighbourhood. They talk about the benefits of the neighbourhood including; a French immersion school for their children, proximity to the trails around Deer Lake and having transit close by. 22:47 – 33:55 Bill and Ellen talk about their consulting business “Polestar Communications”. A Burnaby based communications consulting firm composed of three people, Ellen and Bill and colleague Richard Banner. They describe how their business got started and some of the projects that they’ve worked on including; BC Hydro’s Power Smart Program, financial literacy curriculum that was introduced in B.C. schools and reports for the Province of British Columbia. Ellen and Bill convey how Bill has been a very active member with the City of Burnaby Environment Committee, the Steering Committee to develop a sustainable environmental strategy for Burnaby, how he’s been awarded for his contributions in coaching youth sports and other areas in which they have both volunteered. 33:56 – 43:07 Ellen describes how she got started in writing educational resources about the environment and how since she completed grad school in 1984, she’s published nineteen books. Ellen conveys how her first book was published and sold to the Province of British Columbia as part of the B.C. educational curriculum on the environment. Ellen talks about some of the children’s books that she’s written and published with themes including; social justice, the labour movement and racism in sports. Ellen describes some of her books and the research that she’s done. 43:08 – 51:04 Ellen and Bill Schwartz reflect on what they like about living in Burnaby. They talk about the benefits of their neighbourhood including; performances at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, the Burnaby Art Gallery and Deer Lake as well as having access to parks and community centres in Burnaby. 51:05-56:36 Bill and Ellen reflect on their involvement in the Jewish community, considering themselves non-secular Jews. Ellen talks about how they were involved with “Burquest” a Jewish Community Association and how they often observe some of the Jewish holidays including Hanukah and traditions including the Jewish coming of age ritual, bar mitzvah (masc.) and bat mistvah (fem.). Ellen mentions her involvement with the “Jone Betty Stuchner Oy Vey! Funniest Children’s book Award” where she acts a judge and her involvement with the Jewish Book festival and that she is a recipient of the Jewish Book award. 56:37 – 1:08:53 Bill and Ellen reflect on their 35 years living in Burnaby and how they’ve seen it change. They talk about the increased development and density in the city, how they are troubled by a lack of low income housing, the benefits and importance of public transportation and preservation of green space including Burnaby parks.
- History
- Interviewees' biographies: Ellen Schwartz was born in Washington, DC, (1950) but grew up in New Jersey. She attended the Universities of Chicago and Wisconsin before moving to a farm in Pennsylvania, where she met her future husband Bill Schwartz. Bill Schwartz grew up in and around Philadelphia (b. 1947), and attended Pennsylvania State University. After travelling, and discouraged with life in eastern America, he and Ellen decided that British Columbia held better prospects. Bill and Ellen quit their jobs in 1972 and moved to the Kootenay region where they adopted a “back to the land” lifestyle, a very new experience for both of them. After eight years of modest success, and occasional work in nearby towns, they opted to return to Vancouver where Bill had work and where they could raise a family more easily. They rented in Vancouver for a few years before moving to family housing at UBC, while Ellen studied creative writing. Bill founded a communications and writing company, and in 1988 they purchased a home in Burnaby. Ellen launched a new career as a writer, mainly for children young adults. Both were active in their careers, raising a family, and participating in local social and political activities. 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
- Environmental Issues
- Environmental Issues - Environmental Protection
- Geographic Features
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Housing
- Occupations
- Occupations - Entrepreneurs
- Occupations - Writers
- Persons - Volunteers
- Persons - Jewish Canadians
- Social Issues
- Social Issues - Racism
- Religions
- Religions - Judaism
- Names
- Schwartz, William "Bill"
- Schwartz, Ellen
- City of Burnaby
- Polestar Communications
- British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Responsibility
- Damer, Eric
- Accession Code
- BV023.16.6
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Lake Area
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Transcription available on Heritage Burnaby
Images
![Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0006_001.jpg)
Documents
Audio Tracks
Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023
Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0006_003.mp3
Car accident scene
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79975
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- February 5, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 22.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a head on crash on Canada Way involving two cars and rescue workers attending the scene.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- February 5, 1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 22.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-0589
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a head on crash on Canada Way involving two cars and rescue workers attending the scene.
- Subjects
- Accidents - Automobile Accidents
- Public Services - Policing
- Occupations - Fire Fighters
- Transportation - Fire Trucks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Mario Bby 281 / 76% BbyNW 3 02/05"
- Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Interview with Eileen Kernaghan by Rod Fowler April 10, 1990 - Track 7
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory497
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1939-1990
- Length
- 00:09:08
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Eileen Kernaghan’s childhood, her education and teaching career, her marriage to Pat Kernaghan and their move to Burnaby, his work at Oakalla Prison, the opening of their Neville Street bookstore, and changes in their neighbourhood
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the interview is about Eileen Kernaghan’s childhood, her education and teaching career, her marriage to Pat Kernaghan and their move to Burnaby, his work at Oakalla Prison, the opening of their Neville Street bookstore, and changes in their neighbourhood
- Date Range
- 1939-1990
- Photo Info
- Eileen Kernaghan standing in front of four poets at the Poetry Pocket Cafe in New Westminster, October 15, 1995. Item no. 535-0014
- Length
- 00:09:08
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
- Interviewer
- Fowler, Rod
- Interview Date
- April 10, 1990
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of an interview with Eileen Kernaghan, conducted by Rod Fowler. Eileen Kernaghan 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 Eileen Kernaghan’s activities with the Burnaby Writers’ Society and the Burnaby Arts Council, describing the history of these organizations between 1967 and 1990. She describes the financial and other challenges facing the arts community, the various programs initiated by the Arts Council, and the development of the Burnaby Arts Centre facilities at Deer Lake. She also talks about her education, writing career, the Neville Street neighbourhood, and her and her husband’s bookstore business. Ghosts believed to inhabit some of the Arts Centre's heritage buildings are also a topic of conversation. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
- Biographical Notes
- Eileen Kernaghan was born January 6, 1939, to William Alfred Monk (1910-2003) and Belinda Maude Monk (1908-1996), and grew up on a dairy farm near Grindrod in the North Okanagan. She attended a two room school in Grindrod, completed Junior and Senior High School in Enderby, and at age 17 in 1956, left home to attend UBC. She taught school in the North Okanagan area in the late 1950s, during which time she married her husband Patrick Kernaghan. They moved to Vancouver in 1961, Burnaby in 1963, and settled on Neville Street in the South Slope area in 1966 with their three children. Pat Kernaghan worked at Oakalla Prison as a correctional officer until his retirement in 1988. Eileen and Patrick Kernaghan owned and operated a bookstore on Neville Street from 1987 to 1999. They later moved to New Westminster. Eileen Kernaghan began her writing career at twelve years old with a story published in the Vancouver Sun. After her youngest child began school, with more free time, she started writing again and has become an award winning author of fantasy and science fiction novels. She helped found the Burnaby Writers’ Society in 1967, taught writing workshops, and wrote its popular Newsletter for many years. In 1971 the Society put together a small handbook for BC writers, a venture that was expanded and published by Douglas MacIntyre in 1975 as “The Upper Left-Hand Corner: a writer’s handbook for the Northwest”. The book became a Canadian best-seller. During this same period Eileen Kernaghan began her successful “Grey Isles” trilogy. In 1967 she joined the Burnaby Arts Council, worked as its Coordinator from 1973 to 1984, and was a determined advocate for municipal government support for the arts in Burnaby.
- Total Tracks
- 11
- Total Length
- 1:26:27
- Interviewee Name
- Kernaghan, Eileen
- Interviewer Bio
- Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
- Collection/Fonds
- SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
- 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 seven of interview with Eileen Kernaghan
Track seven of interview with Eileen Kernaghan
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS187-021/MSS187-021_Track%207.mp3