"Sperling Avenue" found 30 records

720-722 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby, BC Lot 2, DL 206, Plan NWP23700, PID 000-818-917

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport82377

Repository: Legislative Services

Report ID: 92981

Meeting Date: 7-Oct-2019

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: Legislative Services

Report ID: 92981

Meeting Date: 7-Oct-2019

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 92981

7-Oct-2019 Meeting Minutes

Contract Award CA-3081 Sperling Avenue Stairway Project

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Repository: Legislative Services

Report ID: 92718

Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2019

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 4

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: Legislative Services

Report ID: 92718

Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2019

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 4

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 92718

11-Mar-2019 Meeting Minutes

Fire Hall Station No. 1 (4867 Sperling Avenue) - Facility Upgrades

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Repository: Legislative Services

Report ID: 93181

Meeting Date: 24-Feb-2020

Format: Council - Committee Report

Item No.: 15

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: Legislative Services

Report ID: 93181

Meeting Date: 24-Feb-2020

Format: Council - Committee Report

Item No.: 15

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 93181

24-Feb-2020 Meeting Minutes

Fire Station No. 1 - Renovations (4867 Sperling Avenue)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport57423

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 78244

Meeting Date: 12-Jul-2010

Format: Council - Committee Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 78244

Meeting Date: 12-Jul-2010

Format: Council - Committee Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 78244

12-Jul-2010 Meeting Minutes

Fire Station No. 1 - Training Facility and Dormitory Renovations, 4867 Sperling Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 79021

Meeting Date: 3-Oct-2011

Format: Council - Committee Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 79021

Meeting Date: 3-Oct-2011

Format: Council - Committee Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 79021

3-Oct-2011 Meeting Minutes

Funding Bylaw - Capital Projects for Sidewalks on Lougheed Highway from Douglas Road to Holdom Avenue and for Street Lights on Lougheed Highway from Douglas Road to Sperling Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 90394

Meeting Date: 2-Apr-2012

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 5

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 90394

Meeting Date: 2-Apr-2012

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 5

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 90394

2-Apr-2012 Meeting Minutes

New Residence - Heritage Revitalization Agreement (6337 Sperling Avenue)

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 78942

Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2011

Format: Council - Committee Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 78942

Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2011

Format: Council - Committee Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 78942

18-Apr-2011 Meeting Minutes

Rezoning Reference # 11-40 - Sperling Pump Station (Burnaby Lake Sports Complex) 3520 Sperling Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 90989

Meeting Date: 19-Nov-2012

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 5

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 90989

Meeting Date: 19-Nov-2012

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 5

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 90989

19-Nov-2012 Meeting Minutes

Rezoning Reference #16-01; 1010 Sperling Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 101387

Meeting Date: 23-Jan-2017

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 14

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 101387

Meeting Date: 23-Jan-2017

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 14

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 101387

23-Jan-2017 Meeting Minutes

Rezoning Reference #16-03 1431 Sperling Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport61053

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 101161

Meeting Date: 25-Jul-2016

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 22

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 101161

Meeting Date: 25-Jul-2016

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 22

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 101161

25-Jul-2016 Meeting Minutes

Siting Approval #16-82 - 7043 Sperling Avenue; Proposed New Building under Existing Zoning - Edmonds Town Centre Area Plan

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 101297

Meeting Date: 7-Nov-2016

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 8

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 101297

Meeting Date: 7-Nov-2016

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 8

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 101297

7-Nov-2016 Meeting Minutes

Strata Title Application # 13-1 - 6697 Sperling Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport58945

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 92164

Meeting Date: 13-May-2013

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 92164

Meeting Date: 13-May-2013

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 92164

13-May-2013 Meeting Minutes

Playground at Sperling Elementary School

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 9 Apr. 2020

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.

Scope and Content: Photograph of the playground outside of Sperling Elementary School in Burnaby. The playground equipment is surrounded by yellow caution tape to prevent anyone from using it. The playground was closed down along with other parks by the City of Burnaby in the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandem…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.

Scope and Content: Photograph of the playground outside of Sperling Elementary School in Burnaby. The playground equipment is surrounded by yellow caution tape to prevent anyone from using it. The playground was closed down along with other parks by the City of Burnaby in the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health orders.

History: Tristan Johnson took photos around Burnaby because as a parent of two elementary school aged children during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most notable things about COVID-19 during Spring 2020 was the closure of playgrounds and the playgrounds being taped up.

Subjects: Recreational Devices - Playgrounds; Pandemics - COVID-19

Names: Sperling Avenue School

Accession Code: BV020.21.3

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 9 Apr. 2020

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Sperling-Broadway Area

Photographer: Johnson, Tristan

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Playground at Sperling Elementary School, 9 Apr. 2020 thumbnail

Playground in Montecito Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14739

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 9 Apr. 2020

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.

Scope and Content: Photograph of the playground inside of Montecito Park in Burnaby. The playground equipment is surrounded by yellow caution tape to prevent anyone from using it. The playground was closed down along with other parks by the City of Burnaby in the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (jpg) : col. ; 72 dpi.

Scope and Content: Photograph of the playground inside of Montecito Park in Burnaby. The playground equipment is surrounded by yellow caution tape to prevent anyone from using it. The playground was closed down along with other parks by the City of Burnaby in the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health orders.

History: Tristan Johnson took photos around Burnaby because as a parent of two elementary school aged children during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most notable things about COVID-19 during Spring 2020 was the closure of playgrounds and the playgrounds being taped up.

Subjects: Recreational Devices - Playgrounds; Pandemics - COVID-19

Names: Sperling Avenue School

Accession Code: BV020.21.4

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 9 Apr. 2020

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Sperling-Broadway Area

Photographer: Johnson, Tristan

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Playground in Montecito Park, 9 Apr. 2020 thumbnail

Burnaby's heritage : an inventory of buildings and structures

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5437

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Luxton, Donald, 1954-; Wolf, Jim

Edition: Rev.

Publication Date: 2011; c2007

Call Number: 971.133 LUX COPY 1

1 digital book

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Digital Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0969282893

Call Number: 971.133 LUX COPY 1

Edition: Rev.

Author: Luxton, Donald, 1954-; Wolf, Jim

Place of Publication: Burnaby, B.C.

Publisher: City of Burnaby

Publication Date: 2011; c2007

Physical Description: 157 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Architecture; Historic buildings; Buildings; Historic sites

Subjects: Buildings; Buildings - Heritage

Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; 2 copies held: copy 1.

Digital Books

Inkwells to Internet: A History of Burnaby Schools

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Carter, David; Cooke, Rosemary; Pride, Harry, 1925-; White, Janet; Yip, Gail

Publication Date: 2020

Call Number: 371 CAR

, Kingsway East, Second Street, Sperling Avenue Chapter 3: The War Years (1915-1945) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Burnaby North, Burnaby South, Seaforth, Riverway West, Capitol Hill, Kitchener, Windsor, Stride Avenue Chapter 4: The Baby Boom (1946-1956

1 image 1 digital book

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection; Digital Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 978-0-9781979-2-6

Call Number: 371 CAR

Author: Carter, David; Cooke, Rosemary; Pride, Harry, 1925-; White, Janet; Yip, Gail

Place of Publication: Burnaby

Publisher: City of Burnaby

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: vii, 35 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Burnaby (B.C.)--History; Schools--British Columbia--Burnaby

Subjects: Education

Notes: "Includes index"; A history of the Burnaby school district and individual school buildings in Burnaby, BC, between 1893 and 2013.; The “First Nations cemetery” described on page 109 in Mary Johnson’s recollections was originally written as “Indian” and may refer to the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Sikh cremations at the Vancouver Cemetery.

Images

Digital Books

Interview with Maureen Olofson by Kathy Bossort October 14, 2015 - Track 5

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory573

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1950-2015

Length: 0:06:21

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s training for her career as a teacher, returning to Burnaby in 1977, the schools she worked at in Burnaby including SFU, and what she likes about Burnaby. She talks about her retirement in 1997 and taking SFU “55plus” courses.

1 audio

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s training for her career as a teacher, returning to Burnaby in 1977, the schools she worked at in Burnaby including SFU, and what she likes about Burnaby. She talks about her retirement in 1997 and taking SFU “55plus” courses.

Date Range: 1950-2015

Length: 0:06:21

Names: Simon Fraser University

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

Interviewer: Bossort, Kathy

Interview Date: October 14, 2015

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with Maureen Olofson conducted by Kathy Bossort. Maureen Olofson was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Maureen Olofson’s memories of growing up on her parent’s Burnaby Mountain mink ranch between 1942 and 1950 and about the operation of the farm. She also talks about her parents’ history, her teaching career, and her thoughts about the beauty and value of Burnaby Mountain’s natural area.

Biographical Notes: Maureen Olofson was born 1938 in Glote, Harjedalen, Sweden, to Axel (1906-1998) and Kerstin Margareta (1906-1980). Axel and Kerstin Olofson, who had separately immigrated to Canada in 1928 and 1913 respectively, married in Canada and then returned to Sweden where Maureen was born. They moved to Burnaby in 1942 with their daughters Maureen and Anita Lea, and bought land and a mink ranch on Burnaby Mountain with their partners Gus Skofteby and Karin Ericksson (Kerstin’s sister). The GAK Fur Farm, located in the old Hastings Grove subdivision on 4th Avenue near Curtis Street, was one of the largest mink ranches in BC, an award winning operation with over 1200 mink animals. In 1950 the partners sold the land and the Olofson family moved to rented homes on Sperling Avenue. In 1952 Axel sold the last of his minks and opened a sporting goods store on Hastings Street. In 1954 the family moved to North Vancouver where Axel Olofson reestablished his sports business. Maureen attended Sperling Avenue School from Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 and Burnaby North High School to Gr. 11, completing school in North Vancouver, before going to UBC where she trained as a teacher. She returned to Burnaby in 1977 to teach, retiring in 1997. She is a volunteer with the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and the Dania Homes Society. Maureen continues to enjoy activities on Burnaby Mountain and works toward preserving the natural beauty of the mountain.

Total Tracks: 8

Total Length: 1:19:04

Interviewee Name: Olofson, B. Maureen

Interview Location: Maureen Olofson's home in Burnaby

Interviewer Bio: Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.

Collection/Fonds: Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds

Series: Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series

Media Type: Sound Recording

Audio Tracks

Track five of interview with Maureen Olofson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS196-004/MSS196-004_Track_5.mp3

Interview with Maureen Olofson by Kathy Bossort October 14, 2015 - Track 6

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory574

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1950-2015

Length: 0:16:59

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s current activities on Burnaby Mountain and how she feels about use of the mountain today and in the past.

1 audio

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s current activities on Burnaby Mountain and how she feels about use of the mountain today and in the past.

Date Range: 1950-2015

Length: 0:16:59

Names: Simon Fraser University

Subjects: Recreational Activities; Industries; Geographic Features - Forests

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

Interviewer: Bossort, Kathy

Interview Date: October 14, 2015

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with Maureen Olofson conducted by Kathy Bossort. Maureen Olofson was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Maureen Olofson’s memories of growing up on her parent’s Burnaby Mountain mink ranch between 1942 and 1950 and about the operation of the farm. She also talks about her parents’ history, her teaching career, and her thoughts about the beauty and value of Burnaby Mountain’s natural area.

Biographical Notes: Maureen Olofson was born 1938 in Glote, Harjedalen, Sweden, to Axel (1906-1998) and Kerstin Margareta (1906-1980). Axel and Kerstin Olofson, who had separately immigrated to Canada in 1928 and 1913 respectively, married in Canada and then returned to Sweden where Maureen was born. They moved to Burnaby in 1942 with their daughters Maureen and Anita Lea, and bought land and a mink ranch on Burnaby Mountain with their partners Gus Skofteby and Karin Ericksson (Kerstin’s sister). The GAK Fur Farm, located in the old Hastings Grove subdivision on 4th Avenue near Curtis Street, was one of the largest mink ranches in BC, an award winning operation with over 1200 mink animals. In 1950 the partners sold the land and the Olofson family moved to rented homes on Sperling Avenue. In 1952 Axel sold the last of his minks and opened a sporting goods store on Hastings Street. In 1954 the family moved to North Vancouver where Axel Olofson reestablished his sports business. Maureen attended Sperling Avenue School from Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 and Burnaby North High School to Gr. 11, completing school in North Vancouver, before going to UBC where she trained as a teacher. She returned to Burnaby in 1977 to teach, retiring in 1997. She is a volunteer with the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and the Dania Homes Society. Maureen continues to enjoy activities on Burnaby Mountain and works toward preserving the natural beauty of the mountain.

Total Tracks: 8

Total Length: 1:19:04

Interviewee Name: Olofson, B. Maureen

Interview Location: Maureen Olofson's home in Burnaby

Interviewer Bio: Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.

Collection/Fonds: Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds

Series: Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series

Media Type: Sound Recording

Audio Tracks

Track six of interview with Maureen Olofson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS196-004/MSS196-004_Track_6.mp3

Interview with Maureen Olofson by Kathy Bossort October 14, 2015 - Track 7

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory575

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 2000-2015

Length: 0:05:09

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s volunteer activities with the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and Dania Homes Society, which includes giving talks to seniors about Burnaby Mountain parks. She also talks about kinds of accessible activities that people can do on Burna…

1 audio

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s volunteer activities with the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and Dania Homes Society, which includes giving talks to seniors about Burnaby Mountain parks. She also talks about kinds of accessible activities that people can do on Burnaby Mountain.

Date Range: 2000-2015

Length: 0:05:09

Names: Swedish Canadian Rest Home and Manor; Dania Home

Subjects: Recreational Activities; Geographic Features - Parks; Persons - Volunteers; Persons - Seniors

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

Interviewer: Bossort, Kathy

Interview Date: October 14, 2015

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with Maureen Olofson conducted by Kathy Bossort. Maureen Olofson was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Maureen Olofson’s memories of growing up on her parent’s Burnaby Mountain mink ranch between 1942 and 1950 and about the operation of the farm. She also talks about her parents’ history, her teaching career, and her thoughts about the beauty and value of Burnaby Mountain’s natural area.

Biographical Notes: Maureen Olofson was born 1938 in Glote, Harjedalen, Sweden, to Axel (1906-1998) and Kerstin Margareta (1906-1980). Axel and Kerstin Olofson, who had separately immigrated to Canada in 1928 and 1913 respectively, married in Canada and then returned to Sweden where Maureen was born. They moved to Burnaby in 1942 with their daughters Maureen and Anita Lea, and bought land and a mink ranch on Burnaby Mountain with their partners Gus Skofteby and Karin Ericksson (Kerstin’s sister). The GAK Fur Farm, located in the old Hastings Grove subdivision on 4th Avenue near Curtis Street, was one of the largest mink ranches in BC, an award winning operation with over 1200 mink animals. In 1950 the partners sold the land and the Olofson family moved to rented homes on Sperling Avenue. In 1952 Axel sold the last of his minks and opened a sporting goods store on Hastings Street. In 1954 the family moved to North Vancouver where Axel Olofson reestablished his sports business. Maureen attended Sperling Avenue School from Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 and Burnaby North High School to Gr. 11, completing school in North Vancouver, before going to UBC where she trained as a teacher. She returned to Burnaby in 1977 to teach, retiring in 1997. She is a volunteer with the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and the Dania Homes Society. Maureen continues to enjoy activities on Burnaby Mountain and works toward preserving the natural beauty of the mountain.

Total Tracks: 8

Total Length: 1:19:04

Interviewee Name: Olofson, B. Maureen

Interview Location: Maureen Olofson's home in Burnaby

Interviewer Bio: Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.