Land of Promise manuscript
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58333
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1977- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of part of the manuscript for the book "Land of Promise" including the Robert Burnaby biography originally written in 1977 by Pixie McGeachie entitled "Burnaby in British Columbia / 1858 ~ 1873" that was reproduced in the introductory pages of the publication.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1977- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Mayor's Office subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 40093
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-03
- Scope and Content
- File consists of part of the manuscript for the book "Land of Promise" including the Robert Burnaby biography originally written in 1977 by Pixie McGeachie entitled "Burnaby in British Columbia / 1858 ~ 1873" that was reproduced in the introductory pages of the publication.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Land of Promise papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58334
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1999- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photocopied pages for the book "Land of Promise" as well as interoffice communication between the Community Heritage Commission and the Director of Planing and Building for the City of Burnaby regarding the "Robert Burnaby Letters - Book Proposal."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1999- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Mayor's Office subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 40094
- Accession Number
- BHS2002-14
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photocopied pages for the book "Land of Promise" as well as interoffice communication between the Community Heritage Commission and the Director of Planing and Building for the City of Burnaby regarding the "Robert Burnaby Letters - Book Proposal."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Storage Location - in last box on shelf
Correspondence
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66414
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1998-2001
- Collection/Fonds
- Pixie McGeachie collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm. of textual records.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of typed and handwritten correspondence pertaining to the publishing of "Land of Promise / Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863" written by Pixie McGeachie.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1998-2001
- Collection/Fonds
- Pixie McGeachie collection
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm. of textual records.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS065-022
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2011-04
- Scope and Content
- File consists of typed and handwritten correspondence pertaining to the publishing of "Land of Promise / Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863" written by Pixie McGeachie.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Originally housed in a report cover with a clear front, titled "Correspondence During / Publishing of Robert / Burnaby Book"
Correspondence from Anne Burnaby McLeod
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58328
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 28, 2002
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence pertaining to book launch of "Land of Promise / Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863".
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 28, 2002
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pixie McGeachie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS065-005
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence pertaining to book launch of "Land of Promise / Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863".
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Robert Burnaby biographies
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58325
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1976-[1986]
- Collection/Fonds
- Pixie McGeachie collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a number of Robert Burnaby biographies written by Pixie McGeachie including the one published in the forward to "Land of Promise / Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1976-[1986]
- Collection/Fonds
- Pixie McGeachie collection
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS065-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2011-04
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a number of Robert Burnaby biographies written by Pixie McGeachie including the one published in the forward to "Land of Promise / Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Robert Burnaby letters
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription100545
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1859-1861
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 8 p. of textual records.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of handwritten letters from Robert Burnaby to his sister Harriet Dickson. These letters were copied and published in the book "Land of Promise" by Pixie McGeachie and Anne McLeod.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1859-1861
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Burnaby fonds
- Physical Description
- 8 p. of textual records.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 66667
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2017-55
- Scope and Content
- File consists of handwritten letters from Robert Burnaby to his sister Harriet Dickson. These letters were copied and published in the book "Land of Promise" by Pixie McGeachie and Anne McLeod.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Creator
- Burnaby, Robert
Robert Burnaby letters
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription100546
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1858-1863
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 48 p. of textual records.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of manuscript letters written by Robert Burnaby during his work and explorations in British Columbia. These letters were published in 2002 as the book "Land of Promise: Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1858-1863
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Burnaby fonds
- Physical Description
- 48 p. of textual records.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 66668
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2009-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of manuscript letters written by Robert Burnaby during his work and explorations in British Columbia. These letters were published in 2002 as the book "Land of Promise: Robert Burnaby's Letters from Colonial British Columbia 1858-1863."
- Media Type
- Textual Record