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Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85235
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1937 and 1938]
- Collection/Fonds
- Digney Family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 film clip (9 min., 26 sec.) : digital, b&w, col., si.
- Scope and Content
- Item is a silent digitized film segment identified as Reel 5. The film segment opens with black and white footage of a Burnaby May Day Parade. Children are seen in costumes pushing carriages and bicycles along with pets as they come to gather at Central Park for judging. This event is followed with…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1937 and 1938]
- Collection/Fonds
- Digney Family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 film clip (9 min., 26 sec.) : digital, b&w, col., si.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 562-003-5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2014-04
- Scope and Content
- Item is a silent digitized film segment identified as Reel 5. The film segment opens with black and white footage of a Burnaby May Day Parade. Children are seen in costumes pushing carriages and bicycles along with pets as they come to gather at Central Park for judging. This event is followed with colour footage of a gymkhana event with people riding horses at the Lubbock farm in Burnaby and closes with Victory Bond fundraising outside the Oak Theatre, a parade on Kingsway and contrails from an airplane. Many of the men can be seen marching in the parade with their A.R.P. (Air Raid Precautions) uniforms and arm bands.
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Photographer
- Digney, Andy
- Creator
- Digney, Andy
- Notes
- Title based on contents of film
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Sussex-Nelson Area
Images
Video
Burnaby, [between 1937 and 1938]
Burnaby, [between 1937 and 1938]
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Moving_Images/_Unrestricted/562-003-5.m4vRoyal Visit
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85203
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1939
- Collection/Fonds
- Digney Family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 film clip (1 min., 52 sec.) : digital, col., si.
- Scope and Content
- Item is a digitized copy of a silent colour film segment with footage of the Royal Visit from King George VI and Queen consort, Elizabeth. Boy Scouts and members of the community can be seen preparing for a roadside view of the motorcade and Mr. Digney can be seen pacing in his gardens at the Oak T…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1939
- Collection/Fonds
- Digney Family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 film clip (1 min., 52 sec.) : digital, col., si.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 562-002-2
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2012-15
- Scope and Content
- Item is a digitized copy of a silent colour film segment with footage of the Royal Visit from King George VI and Queen consort, Elizabeth. Boy Scouts and members of the community can be seen preparing for a roadside view of the motorcade and Mr. Digney can be seen pacing in his gardens at the Oak Theatre. As the royal couple (King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) drive by the crowd on Kingsway, they can be seen in a automobile identified as a McLaughlin model 45 Extra Special series, with Queen Elizabeth holding a white umbrella. RCMP officers are seen on a motorcycle with a side car, while dignitaries and officials in automobiles accompany the royal couple as the crowd waves red flags and looks on as the cars drive off.
- Subjects
- Events - May Day
- Events - Royal Visits
- Buildings - Commercial - Theatres
- Recreational Activities - Theatre
- Names
- Oak Theatre
- Digney, Andy
- Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
- George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Photographer
- Digney, Andy
- Creator
- Digney, Andy
- Notes
- Title based on contents of film
- Film clip originates from digitized version of original 16 mm film footage (item 562-002). This segment was part of digitized portion titled 'Royal Visit'
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Central Park
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Sussex-Nelson Area
Images
Video
Royal Visit, 1939
Through the Lens of Andy Digney
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10099
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the constru…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Material Details
- Research and Narration: Lisa Codd
- Editing and Audio Recording: Matthew Ball
- Special thanks to Paul Digney
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the construction and events held at the Oak Theatre; Royal visit motorcade of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; Sports Day at Central Park; Gymcana event at Burnaby Lake Riding Stables; lawn bowling at Central Park; a Depression-era May Day workers’ parade in 1936; May Day celebrations in Burnaby; visits to locations throughout the Lower Mainland, including Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and boat trip up Burrard Inlet; the Digney Speedway; the Digney family at their home on Bonsor Avenue and the Digney Bowling Alley.
- Creator
- Digney, Andy
- Names
- Digney, Andy
- Digney Bowling Alley
- Digney Speedway
- Codd, Lisa
- Oak Theatre
- Burnaby Lawn Bowling Club
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Central Park
- Street Address
- 6521 Bonsor Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV019.18.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Related Material
- See also the City of Burnaby Archives "Digney Family fonds" MI catalogue 562.003 for film masters
- Notes
- Title based on contents
- City of Burnaby Archives holds the original Digney film masters (562.003) that this narrated segment was disseminated from. See Digney family fonds
Images
Video
Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2019_0018_0001_001.mp4bookmark
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91076
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.5.1800
- Description
- Bookmark; red and blue ink printed on white card stock; text reads: "Dominion Day / JULY 1 1867 / CELEBRATING THE / CONFEDERATION / OF CANADA / BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM--6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, B.C."; image of Canadian Red Ensign flag with union Jack and emblem of provinces to left of text
- Object History
- Item was found in the Burnaby Post printshop along with other Heritage Village / Burnaby Villagee Museum ephemera that was created between 1971 and [2020]. Bookmark was printed on the Platen Press in the Burnaby Post print shop inside Burnaby Village
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Accessories
- Object Term
- bookmark
- Measurements
- 7.5 x 18 cm
- Maker
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Publication Date
- [198-]
- Subjects
- Events
- Holidays - Canada Day
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
Images
cape
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45873
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV003.58.12
- Description
- Cape, white, for May Queen; white fur around collar, white braided tassel sewn into cape under collar hangs three-quarters of the way down the front of the cape; lined with white silky fabric.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Costumes
- Events - May Day
Images
armband
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47615
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.95.24
- Description
- Armband, felt, red. Stamped "Royal Visit Official Victoria, B.C .1939" in black.
- Object History
- 1939 was the first tour of Canada by a reigning monarch. King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth, travelled across the country from coast-to-coast.
- Marks/Labels
- "Royal Visit, Official, Victoria, B.C., 1939" stamped in black on the red felt.
- Colour
- Red
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38399
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.13
- Description
- 94 Years of Memories - Booklet -- [1988]. Commemorative booklet for Edmonds Junior Secondary. The booklet was celebrating 94 years of memories and the closing of the school. The cover of the booklet has a photograph of the school and the surrounding area. At the bottom of the cover is "The End of An Era... 1894-1988. Our final edition". The booklet measures 21.5cm x 28cm.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Pamphlet
- Title
- 94 Years of Memories Edmonds 1894 - 1988
- Subjects
- Events
- Events - Anniversaries
- Education
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
Images
cake box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90989
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.3
- Description
- Flatted light brown cardboard cake box. Top has blue triangle with British Columbia Centennial Logo in yellow with 3 'C' shapes and a white dogwood in the middle. "TO:" with 4 lines, "POSTAGE HERE" and XXXBRITISH COLUMBIA'S CENTENNIAL '71 CAKE" Side flap reads "A TINY TASTE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST CAKE / A CENTENNIAL PROJECT SPONSORED BY THE MERCHANTS AND OWNERS OF / LOUGHEED MALL, BURNABY, B.C. CANADA." The other side flap "A SIGHT AND A TASTE TO REMEMBER" "BEAUTIFUL - RICH - DELICIOUS" "CUT ONLY WITH SHARP KNIFE - DO NOT REFRIDGERATE - KEEP IN COOL PLACE" End panel flap reads "ORIGINAL RECIPE/ WORLD'S FAMOUS "BRITISH COLUMBIA / OFFICAL/ CENTENNIAL CAKE" / 25,500 LBS. / LOUGHEED MALL / BURNABY, B.C. CANADA" and other side "GREENTINGS FROM:"
- Object History
- Cake boxes were made to share pieces of a 25,000 pound, 24-foot high offical Centennial cake cake that was displayed at Lougheed Mall. It was baked by George Molecey of Nanaimo, using his Princess Margaret 1958 cake recipe. Newspapers reported it to be the largest fruit cake ever made, and it ws decorated with a tonne of bright coloured icing. The cost of the cake was $50,000 with 15 professional baking assistants working on it for six weeks. The cake celebrated the province's 100th birthday, and the first cut was made by Chief Dan George and Burnaby Mayor, R. W. Prittle.
- Measurements
- 41cm x 35cm
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Ceremonial Artifacts
- Container - Box
- Events
- Events - Anniversaries
- Celebrations - Centennials
Images
card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact27257
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV974.90.1
- Description
- greeting card; Buff-coloured with "BEST WISHES ON YOUR ANNIVERSARY" in gold below a stylized embossed vase of flowers in blue, pink and gold. There is a blue border around the front of the card. The inside page is a verse held in place with a piece of pink ribbon tied through outer card.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Correspondence
Images
Cheerleading Skirt
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90558
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.33.1
- Description
- Polyester maroon and yellow pleated cheerleading skirt, with an elastic waistband. From Burnaby North High School.
- Object History
- This skirt was worn in the late 1970s by cheerleaders at Burnaby North High School.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Main Garments
- Object Term
- Skirt
- Colour
- Maroon
- Yellow
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Capitol Hill Area
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38400
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.14
- Description
- Edmonds History - Leaflet - [1988]. Yellow leaflet from the closing of Edmonds Junior Secondary School. The leaflet provides history about the construction of the building and when different parts of the school were added on. The leaflet is titled "EDMONDS HISTORY/ SERVING EAST BURNABY FOR 94 YEARS/ 1894 TO 1988". The leaflet measures 21.5cm x 28cm.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Pamphlet
- Colour
- Yellow
- Subjects
- Events
- Events - Anniversaries
- Education
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38401
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.15
- Description
- Edmonds Limerick Contest - Leaflet -- [1988]. Yellow entry leaflet for a Limerick contest as part of the Edmonds Homecoming 88. At the top of the leaflet is a cartoon of a teacher sitting on a desk reading to a group of students. There is a sample limerick and a tear off section for a limerick to be written and entered into the contest. The contest was part of the anniversary/closing celebration of Edmonds Junior Secondary School. The leaflet measures 21.5cm x 28cm.
- Colour
- Yellow
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38402
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.16
- Description
- Edmonds King & Queen Contest - Leaflet -- [1988] Blue leaflet for the King and Queen Contest for the Homecoming 88, as part of the anniversary/closing celebration for Edmonds Junior Secondary 1894-1998. As part of the celebration the King and Queen could have been from any decade that the school was in operation. At the top of the leaflet is a cartoon drawing of a man and a woman dancing. The leaflet measures 21.5cm x 28cm.
- Colour
- Blue
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38403
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.17
- Description
- Edmonds Favourite Teacher - Leaflet -- [1988]. Pink leaflet entry form for Edmonds favourite teacher over the decades. The contest was part of Edmonds Junior Secondary 94 anniversary and closing celebrations in 1988. On the top half of the leaflet has a large cartoon of students on a slant pushing a teacher along. Below the first cartoon is another a man lying flat on his back with a lump on his head with another man standing above him. The bottom half of the leaflet is the entry form for the favourite teacher and principal contest. The leaflet measures 21.5cm x 35.5cm.
- Colour
- Pink
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
- Events
- Events - Anniversaries
- Occupations
- Occupations - Teachers
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38404
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.18
- Description
- Best Edmonds Cheer Contest - Leaflet -- [1988]. Green leaflet entry form for creating the Best Edmonds Cheer. The contest was part of Edmonds Junior Secondary Schools Homecoming celebration for their 94 anniversary and closing. The leaflet has a cartoon drawing of an augmented statue of liberty on the left hand side with instructions on how to enter the competition on the right. The leaflet measures 21.5cm x 28cm.
- Colour
- Green
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38405
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.19
- Description
- Edmonds Homecoming 88 - Leaflet -- [1988]. Orange leaflet for the Edmonds Homecoming 88 Event. The leaflet includes a map of the school and where different events were going to be held, along with a list of events and times for the two day celebration, May 13th and 14th, on the other side. The event was held in celebration of Edmonds Junior Secondary Schools 94 anniversary and closing. The leaflet measures 21.5cm x 35cm.
- Colour
- Orange
Images
license plate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90997
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.5
- Description
- blue metal license plate with yellow logo of the British Columbia Centennial '71 with "1871/ CONFEDERATION" and "1971/ CENTENNIAL" on either side. "BRITISH COLUMBIA" at the top, and "BURNABY, B.C." at the bottom. White border with two oval mounting holes at top. Rear is gold colour.
- Object History
- Vanity license plate was produced as part of the British Columbia Centennial '71 celebrations.
- Classification
- Land Transportation T&E - - Land Transportation Accessories
- Object Term
- Plate, License
- Measurements
- 30cm wide x 10cm high
Images
pamphlet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90996
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.4
- Description
- pamphlet; white center-folded paper titled "The Centenary of the Union of the Colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia, November, 19, 1866" with a logo of British Columbia Confederation Centennial. In the centre there are two oval headshot photos of "Governor A. E. Kennedy, Vancouver Island" and "Governor F. Seymour, British Columbia" above a drawing of "J.A.R. Homer, High Sheriff reading Proclaimation uniting the two colonies at New Westminster, November 19, 1866." At the bottom "Issued by/ THE CANADIAN CONFEDERATION CENTENNIAL COMITTEE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA" Interior has a story of BC's history and four landscape photos of Victoria and New Westminster in 1866, and Victoria Government Offices in 1868 and Royal Engineers' camp. Back has copy of signed declaration with two seals and signatures.
- Object History
- Pamphlet was produced as part of the British Columbia Centennial '71 celebrations. It contains a story of the history of the two colonies and their joining to form Canada's sixth province on July 20, 1871. Back of the pamplet has a scan of the 1866 union proclaimation with signatures.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Pamphlet
- Marks/Labels
- "LITHOGRAPHED IN CANADA BY A. SUTTON, QUEEN'S PRINTER, VICTORIA, B.C."
- Measurements
- Length: 21.5 cm x Width: 14 cm
Images
placemat
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91017
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.19
- Description
- placemat; paper promotional placemat with scalloped edges; coloured white, blue and yellow cartoon illustration map of Canada with British Columbia in yellow and oversized. At top: "and there shall be a pause to give thanks..100 YEARS..to the splendor that surrounds us..BC GOVERNMENT" and "TRAIL CAFE / HOPE, B.C., CANADA" at the centre bottom. "1866 The Union of the Colonies on Vancouver Island and on the Mainland as BRITISH COLUMBIA" and "1867 CONFEDERATION OF CANADA" Some folding at corners and brown stain over upper Pacific coast area.
- Object History
- Souvenir placemat was made available as a commemorative item in celebrating Confederation Centennial of British Columbia.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Food Service Accessories
- Object Term
- Placemat
- Marks/Labels
- "G.H. WOOD"; "Printed 1966 Canada"
- Measurements
- Length: 24.5 cm x Width: 37 cm
- Subjects
- Events
- Events - Anniversaries
- Advertising Medium
- Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
Images
sash
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91016
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.18
- Description
- Shoulder sash is made from maroon ribbon with white lettering. The sash is The ends of the sash are pinked. Text on the sash reads: "38/ GOLD HEART CHARIOT" printed in white.
- Object History
- The Carousel 100th Anniversary event was held on May 5, 2012 at the Burnaby Village Museum. The items were given out to carousel volunteers who helped restore the carousel when it was brought to BVM. The party was to commemorate the 100 Anniversary of the building of Parker #119 in 1912. The sash was intended to be worn by the sponsor, or their representative, for each horse on the carousel.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Clothing Accessories
- Object Term
- Sash
- Measurements
- 7.8 cm wide x 184 cm long
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum