Water Works Department receipts
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9758
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1911-1926
- Collection/Fonds
- Hugh H. Stewart fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of receipts from the "Corporation of the District of Burnaby / Water Works Department" for payment received from Hugh H. Stewart. Receipt from November 28, 1911 is for connection fees to District Lot 116, Block 6, Lot 2.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Hugh H. Stewart fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of receipts from the "Corporation of the District of Burnaby / Water Works Department" for payment received from Hugh H. Stewart. Receipt from November 28, 1911 is for connection fees to District Lot 116, Block 6, Lot 2.
- Names
- Stewart, Hugh Henry
- Accession Code
- HV979.50.267
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1911-1926
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of file
Waterworks system - General
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription749
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911-1914
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- File contains Council minutes, correspondence, and reports related to the construction and maintenance of the Burnaby waterworks system.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911-1914
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2487
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains Council minutes, correspondence, and reports related to the construction and maintenance of the Burnaby waterworks system.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
![W.F. Silver house, [1931] (date of original), copied 1986 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/173-002.jpg?width=280)
W.F. Silver house
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35007
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1931] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : b&w panorama ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm prints
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the William F. Silver house and surrounding lan An automobile, believed to be the family's 1927 Pierce-Arrow, is parked in front of the house. Three photographs form the panorama.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1931] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Silver family subseries
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : b&w panorama ; 8.8 x 12.5 cm prints
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 173-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1986-22
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the William F. Silver house and surrounding lan An automobile, believed to be the family's 1927 Pierce-Arrow, is parked in front of the house. Three photographs form the panorama.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w photocopy of entire panorama in accession file. Digital scan is of the photocopy.
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Silver Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
![W.F. Silver house, [1931] (date of original), copied 1986 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/126/173-002.jpg)
Whyte family memorial cards
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58005
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1914
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two memorial cards for the wife and child of George Whyte who died May 29, 1914 in the Empress of Ireland tragedy. The cards are inconsistent as one reads "Jenny Knox and Irvine Amy" and another reads "Irving Amy" and "Jane Whyte."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1914
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Whyte family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS047-001
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-21
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two memorial cards for the wife and child of George Whyte who died May 29, 1914 in the Empress of Ireland tragedy. The cards are inconsistent as one reads "Jenny Knox and Irvine Amy" and another reads "Irving Amy" and "Jane Whyte."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
William Charles Parker
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9858
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1988-[1998]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of copies of an obituary and mass card, biographical notes and a copy of the music for a song titled "the violet" "for Mrs Will Parker / New Westminster / Christmas 1938". William (Bill) Charles Parker is the son of Sarah Parker (nee Love) and William Parker.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Jesse Love farmhouse series
- Subseries
- Love farmhouse research files subseries
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of copies of an obituary and mass card, biographical notes and a copy of the music for a song titled "the violet" "for Mrs Will Parker / New Westminster / Christmas 1938". William (Bill) Charles Parker is the son of Sarah Parker (nee Love) and William Parker.
- Accession Code
- BV018.41.69
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FIPPA
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproductions subject to FIPPA
- Date
- 1988-[1998]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of file
Windows to Burnaby's Past papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58166
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1985-1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of notes and papers pertaining to "Windows to Burnaby's Past" and the Heritage Trust Student Employment Program as well as newspaper clippings and correspondence collected by Evelyn Salisbury.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1985-1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Evelyn Salisbury subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS061-006
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-24
- Scope and Content
- File consists of notes and papers pertaining to "Windows to Burnaby's Past" and the Heritage Trust Student Employment Program as well as newspaper clippings and correspondence collected by Evelyn Salisbury.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Young people
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88240
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1999 and 2004]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a typewritten and handwritten copy of a paper titled "Young People" by Mary Forsyth which provides information on the young people of South Burnaby living near Byrne Creek and what they liked to do. Biographical and historical information was compiled by Mary Forysth with the inte…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1999 and 2004]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS185-039
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a typewritten and handwritten copy of a paper titled "Young People" by Mary Forsyth which provides information on the young people of South Burnaby living near Byrne Creek and what they liked to do. Biographical and historical information was compiled by Mary Forysth with the intention of publishing a book.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Application for slaughterhouse license (Ah Sam)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription444
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence and report arising from Ah Sam's application for a slaughterhouse license. Included in this file is a letter from Dr. Walker, Burnaby's Medical Health Officer.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2149
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence and report arising from Ah Sam's application for a slaughterhouse license. Included in this file is a letter from Dr. Walker, Burnaby's Medical Health Officer.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- For other records related to Dr. Walker see file # 6-4-4-6.
Centennial certificates
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91561
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of certificates of participation and appreciation received by Doreen Lawson for her contributions to the British Columbia Centennial Celebrations of 1996, Canadian Confederation Centennial Celebration of 1967, and Burnaby's Centennial 1992. File also contains one certificate recogniz…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-006
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of certificates of participation and appreciation received by Doreen Lawson for her contributions to the British Columbia Centennial Celebrations of 1996, Canadian Confederation Centennial Celebration of 1967, and Burnaby's Centennial 1992. File also contains one certificate recognizing Doreen's involvement in Canada's 125th anniversary.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of file
Coat of Arms Ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56128
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1991-1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor s Office fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records related to the Coat of Arms ceremony that was held during Burnaby's Centennial Celebration in 1992
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1991-1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor s Office fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 39556
- Accession Number
- 2001-01
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records related to the Coat of Arms ceremony that was held during Burnaby's Centennial Celebration in 1992
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file.
Letters Patent
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58462
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains copies of Burnaby's Letters Patent.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 40110
- Accession Number
- 2009-07
- Scope and Content
- File contains copies of Burnaby's Letters Patent.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file.
Overviews 1 to 4
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88214
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1988 (date of original) -[199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of four typewritten draft histories, titled "Overview One", " Overview Two", "Overview Three" and "Overview Four" by Mary Forsyth and a Vancouver Sun newspaper clipping copy of an article titled "Sites of villages fill gaps in native lore", October 5, 1988. The first overview covers t…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1988 (date of original) -[199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS185-022
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- File consists of four typewritten draft histories, titled "Overview One", " Overview Two", "Overview Three" and "Overview Four" by Mary Forsyth and a Vancouver Sun newspaper clipping copy of an article titled "Sites of villages fill gaps in native lore", October 5, 1988. The first overview covers the Big Bend area, the second overview covers Simon Fraser, the third overview covers Burnaby's incorporation history and the forth overview covers World War I to 1943.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Sister City Kushiro papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62942
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1973-1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Prittie collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence pertaining to Burnaby's Sister City Kushiro, Japan. Included in the file is a Japanese election poster for the Mayor of Kushiro (looks to be Toshiyuki Wanibuchi).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1973-1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Prittie collection
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS128-008
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2009-13
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence pertaining to Burnaby's Sister City Kushiro, Japan. Included in the file is a Japanese election poster for the Mayor of Kushiro (looks to be Toshiyuki Wanibuchi).
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Vancouver Terminal Railway Co.
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription996
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1915
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence and a notice announcing the application by the Vancouver Terminal Railway Company for incorporation and for authorization to construct a railway between Vancouver and New Westminster. File also contains Burnaby's objection to this activity and a copy of Bill 55, which …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1915
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2772
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains correspondence and a notice announcing the application by the Vancouver Terminal Railway Company for incorporation and for authorization to construct a railway between Vancouver and New Westminster. File also contains Burnaby's objection to this activity and a copy of Bill 55, which was the act that incorporated the railway company.
- Media Type
- Textual Record