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McLean family at play

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [Between 1962 - 1967]

Collection/Fonds: George H.F. McLean fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 digital file ( 4 min., 30 sec ) : digital , col., si.

Scope and Content: Item consists of one silent colour film of the McLean family playing with baby Teresa and family members playing pool while George McLean tends the bar in their family recreation room. This footage is followed by the family toboganning and skiing at Mount Seymour. The film ends with views of baby …

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [Between 1962 - 1967]

Collection/Fonds: George H.F. McLean fonds

Physical Description: 1 digital file ( 4 min., 30 sec ) : digital , col., si.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 567-001-19

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: 2014-03

Scope and Content: Item consists of one silent colour film of the McLean family playing with baby Teresa and family members playing pool while George McLean tends the bar in their family recreation room. This footage is followed by the family toboganning and skiing at Mount Seymour. The film ends with views of baby Teresa having a bath and George and family playing ping pong.

Subjects: Persons - Children; Natural Phenomena - Snow; Sports - Skiing

Names: McLean, Teresa; McLean, George H.F.; McLean, Brad; McLean, Edna; McLean, Sharon

Media Type: Moving Images

Photographer: McLean, George H.F.

Notes: Title based on content of film; Films originated in an 8mm format and were digitized by George McLean before being donated to the CBA

Street Address: 4378 Halley Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Cascade-Schou Area

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McLean family at play, [Between 1962 - 1967]

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McLean family at play on Bowyer Island and Burnaby

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1969

Collection/Fonds: George H.F. McLean fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 digital file ( 4 min., 30 sec ) : digital , col., si.

Scope and Content: Item consists of one silent colour film of the McLean family playing at a cabin on Bowyer Island, hiking in the woods and up to a peak with views of the ocean followed by views of the children playing in the ocean. The film ends with Teresa and a friend playing in the snow, having a snowball fight …

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1969

Collection/Fonds: George H.F. McLean fonds

Physical Description: 1 digital file ( 4 min., 30 sec ) : digital , col., si.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 567-001-20

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: 2014-03

Scope and Content: Item consists of one silent colour film of the McLean family playing at a cabin on Bowyer Island, hiking in the woods and up to a peak with views of the ocean followed by views of the children playing in the ocean. The film ends with Teresa and a friend playing in the snow, having a snowball fight and ice skating in their backyard.

Subjects: Persons - Children; Natural Phenomena - Snow; Sports - Skating; Sports - Swimming

Names: McLean, Teresa; McLean, George H.F.; McLean, Brad; McLean, Edna; McLean, Sharon

Media Type: Moving Images

Photographer: McLean, George H.F.

Notes: Title based on content of film; Films originated in an 8mm format and were digitized by George McLean before being donated to the CBA

Historic Neighbourhood: Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Cascade-Schou Area

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McLean family at play on Bowyer Island and Burnaby, 1969

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McLean family Christmas

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1963

Collection/Fonds: George H.F. McLean fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 digital file ( 4 min., 19 sec ) : digital , col., si.

Scope and Content: Item consists of one silent colour film and opens with footage of Sharon McLean in a costume with her sister Teresa McLean while their brother looks on and switches to footage of the McLean family opening presents on Christmas morning. Teresa McLean can be seen with a doll and toys while and her …

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1963

Collection/Fonds: George H.F. McLean fonds

Physical Description: 1 digital file ( 4 min., 19 sec ) : digital , col., si.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 567-001-9

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: 2014-03

Scope and Content: Item consists of one silent colour film and opens with footage of Sharon McLean in a costume with her sister Teresa McLean while their brother looks on and switches to footage of the McLean family opening presents on Christmas morning. Teresa McLean can be seen with a doll and toys while and her brothers and family members are busy unwrapping Christmas gifts in their living room. The film closes with young Teresa McLean and family members building a snowman in their backyard.

Subjects: Persons - Children; Holidays - Christmas; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Names: McLean, Teresa; McLean, George H.F.; McLean, Edna; McLean, Sharon

Media Type: Moving Images

Photographer: McLean, George H.F.

Notes: Title based on content of film; Films originated in an 8mm format and were digitized by George McLean before being donated to the CBA

Street Address: 4378 Halley Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Cascade-Schou Area

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McLean family Christmas, 1963

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McLean family Christmas

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1966

Collection/Fonds: George H.F. McLean fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 digital file ( 4 min., 24 sec ) : digital , col., si.

Scope and Content: Item consists of one silent colour film providing footage of the McLean family opening presents on Christmas morning, playing in the snow and building a snowman on a street outside their home on Halley Avenue South and eating Christmas dinner. The film closes with McLean family and friends playing …

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1966

Collection/Fonds: George H.F. McLean fonds

Physical Description: 1 digital file ( 4 min., 24 sec ) : digital , col., si.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 567-001-16

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: 2014-03

Scope and Content: Item consists of one silent colour film providing footage of the McLean family opening presents on Christmas morning, playing in the snow and building a snowman on a street outside their home on Halley Avenue South and eating Christmas dinner. The film closes with McLean family and friends playing pool and games in their recreation room.

Subjects: Persons - Children; Holidays - Christmas; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Names: McLean, Teresa; McLean, George H.F.; McLean, Brad; McLean, Edna; McLean, Sharon

Media Type: Moving Images

Photographer: McLean, George H.F.

Notes: Title based on content of film; Films originated in an 8mm format and were digitized by George McLean before being donated to the CBA

Street Address: 4378 Halley Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Cascade-Schou Area

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McLean family Christmas, 1966

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McLean family Christmas and snow fun

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1964

Collection/Fonds: George H.F. McLean fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 digital file ( 4 min., 23 sec ) : digital , col., si.

Scope and Content: Item consists of one silent colour film and opens with a Christmas tree and the McLean family opening their presents on Christmas morning. The film follows with the McLean children playing, skiing and toboganning in the snow on Burnaby Mountain. The film closes with Teresa and playmate swinging and…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1964

Collection/Fonds: George H.F. McLean fonds

Physical Description: 1 digital file ( 4 min., 23 sec ) : digital , col., si.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 567-001-13

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: 2014-03

Scope and Content: Item consists of one silent colour film and opens with a Christmas tree and the McLean family opening their presents on Christmas morning. The film follows with the McLean children playing, skiing and toboganning in the snow on Burnaby Mountain. The film closes with Teresa and playmate swinging and going down a slide in the McLean's back yard.

Subjects: Persons - Children; Holidays - Christmas; Natural Phenomena - Snow; Sports - Skiing; Geographic Features - Mountains

Names: McLean, Teresa; McLean, George H.F.; McLean, Brad; McLean, Edna; McLean, Sharon

Media Type: Moving Images

Photographer: McLean, George H.F.

Notes: Title based on content of film; Films originated in an 8mm format and were digitized by George McLean before being donated to the CBA

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

Street Address: 4378 Halley Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Cascade-Schou Area

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McLean family Christmas and snow fun, 1964

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Paul Digney and family

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1948 and 1949]

Collection/Fonds: Digney Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 film clip (10 min., 21 sec.) : digital, col., si.

Scope and Content: Item is a digitized silent colour film segment identified as Reel 13. Film provides footage of Paul Digney as a young child as he interacts with family members and pet dogs at the Digney family home on Bonsor Avenue in Burnaby. The film contains views of the Digney family home, yard and neighborhoo…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1948 and 1949]

Collection/Fonds: Digney Family fonds

Physical Description: 1 film clip (10 min., 21 sec.) : digital, col., si.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 562-003-13

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: 2014-04

Scope and Content: Item is a digitized silent colour film segment identified as Reel 13. Film provides footage of Paul Digney as a young child as he interacts with family members and pet dogs at the Digney family home on Bonsor Avenue in Burnaby. The film contains views of the Digney family home, yard and neighborhood in summer and winter time. Some of the footage shows some wear.

Subjects: Animals - Dogs; Natural Phenomena - Snow; Persons - Children

Names: Digney, Andy; Digney, Ernest Frank "Dig"; Digney, Paul; Digney, Alice

Media Type: Moving Images

Photographer: Digney, Andy

Creator: Digney, Andy

Notes: Title based on contents of film

Geographic Access: Bonsor Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

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Paul Digney and family, [between 1948 and 1949]

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Ploughing snow at the Oak Theatre

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1939

Collection/Fonds: Digney Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 film clip (45 sec.) : digital, col. ; si.

Scope and Content: Item is a digitized copy of a silent colour film segment of a snow plough ploughing snow in the parking lot outside the Oak Theatre.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1939

Collection/Fonds: Digney Family fonds

Physical Description: 1 film clip (45 sec.) : digital, col. ; si.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 562-002-7

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 of a snow plough ploughing snow in the parking lot outside the Oak Theatre.

Subjects: Natural Phenomena - Snow

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: Central Park; Kingsway

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Sussex-Nelson Area

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Ploughing snow at the Oak Theatre, 1939

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Cabin

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1973 (date of original), digitized in 2020

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 film reel (22 min., 22 sec.) : 24 fps, polyester, positive, col., sd. ; 16 mm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a film titled "Cabin" that is produced and directed by James Bizzochi. The film documents the building of a log cabin using pioneer tools. The building takes place at Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) and includes a commentary by the craftsman, Earl Carter. Opening foot…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection

Series: Burnaby historical reference collection series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 film reel (22 min., 22 sec.) : 24 fps, polyester, positive, col., sd. ; 16 mm

Material Details: Producer and Director - James Bizzocchi; Cabin building and narration - Earl Carter; Editing- Justine Dancy; Director of Cinematography - Selwyn Pullan; Music- Ralph Dyck; Titles - Carl Chaplin

Scope and Content: Item consists of a film titled "Cabin" that is produced and directed by James Bizzochi. The film documents the building of a log cabin using pioneer tools. The building takes place at Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) and includes a commentary by the craftsman, Earl Carter. Opening footage includes historic photographs from the Vancouver Public Library Photographic collection.

History: Film director and producer James (Jim) Bizzochi is a moving image artist living and working in British Columbia. Jim created the film while working as a professor with Simon Fraser University. Cinematographer Selwyn Pullan is a distinguised Canadian photographer who specialized in building photography documenting B.C. mid-century modernism.

Publisher: Copyright 1973, Jim Bizzocchi. All rights reserved,

Other Title Information: Copyright 1973, Jim Bizzocchi. All rights reserved,

Subjects: Buildings - Residential - Cabins; Construction; Construction Tools and Equipment

Names: Carter, Earl; Bizzocchi, James; Pullan, Selwyn; Chaplin, Carl; Dancy, Justine; Dyck, Ralph; Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.5.709

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 1973 (date of original), digitized in 2020

Media Type: Moving Images

Photographer: Pullan, Selwyn

Notes: Transcribed title; Copyright MCMLXXIII; Film under copyright - for Fair Dealing Purposes only; End Credits : "Thanks to / Heritage Village Museum - Burnaby / Simon Fraser University Film Workshop / Vancouver Public Library Photographic Collection"

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Cabin, 1973 (date of original), digitized in 2020

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100 ways to celebrate 100 years : heritage conservation in your community, 1885-1985

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: National Parks Centennial Citizens' Committee

Publication Date: 1985

Call Number: 394.2 PAR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 394.2 PAR

Author: National Parks Centennial Citizens' Committee

Place of Publication: [Toronto]

Publisher: Parks Canada

Publication Date: 1985

Physical Description: [16] p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Canada--Centennial celebrations, etc.; Conservation of natural resources--Canada; Cultural property--Protection--Canada; Historic sites--Canada--Conservation and restoration

Subjects: Natural Resources

British Columbia : one hundred years of geographical change

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Robinson, J. Lewis (John Lewis), 1918-; Hardwick, Walter G. (Walter Gordon), 1932-

Publication Date: c1973

Call Number: 917.11 ROB

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0889220484; 9780889220485

Call Number: 917.11 ROB

Author: Robinson, J. Lewis (John Lewis), 1918-; Hardwick, Walter G. (Walter Gordon), 1932-

Place of Publication: Vancouver

Publisher: Talonbooks

Publication Date: c1973

Physical Description: 63 p. : ill. ; 21 x 28 cm.

Inscription: "SCHOOL DISTRICT #41 (BURNABY) / DISTRICT RESOURCE CENTRE / B", printed and handwritten in ink on a sticker attached to a front cover page.

Library Subject (LOC): Natural resources--British Columbia; British Columbia--Economic conditions

Subjects: Natural Resources

Lands, fisheries and game, minerals

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1911

Call Number: 639 COM

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV014.29.7

Call Number: 639 COM

Place of Publication: Ottawa, Ont.

Publisher: Commission of Conservation -- Canada

Publication Date: 1911

Printer: Mortimer Co. Ltd.

Physical Description: 519 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Mines and mineral resources--Canada; Fisheries; Natural resources--Canada

Subjects: Natural Resources; Industries; Industries - Commercial Fishing

Report of the eighth annual meeting : held at Ottawa January 16-17 1917

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Canada. Commission of Conservation

Publication Date: 1917

Call Number: 333.7 CAN

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV001.1.13

Call Number: 333.7 CAN

Author: Canada. Commission of Conservation

Contributor: Sifton, Clifford, Sir, 1861-1929

Place of Publication: Montreal

Publisher: The Federated Press, Ltd.

Publication Date: 1917

Series: Report of the annual meeting, the Eighth.

Physical Description: [1] leaves of plates, x, 344 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Economic history; Natural resources; Canada; Conservation of natural resources--Government policy--Canada

Subjects: Natural Resources

Notes: Includes list of Commision of Conservation members.; Sir Clifford Sifton, K.C.M.G, Chairman ; James White, Assistant to Chairman, Deputy Head.; Sifton, Clifford, 1861-1929.; Held at Ottawa January 16-17 1917; Includes index.

Report of the ninth annual meeting held at Ottawa November 27-28, 1917

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1918

Call Number: 639 COM

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV014.29.8

Call Number: 639 COM

Place of Publication: Ottawa, Ont.

Publisher: Commission of Conservation -- Canada

Publication Date: 1918

Physical Description: vii, 282 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Natural resources--Canada; Periodicals

Subjects: Natural Resources

Welcome back to Bonsor

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: September 2020

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 video recording (mp4) (2 min., 31 sec.) : digital, 24 fps, col., sd., stereo

Scope and Content: City of Burnaby film welcoming the public back to Bonsor Recreation Complex after it was closed following public health restrictions in the spring of 2020. The film provides information to the public regarding the new procedures and protocols that were put in place and how they will be operating at…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 video recording (mp4) (2 min., 31 sec.) : digital, 24 fps, col., sd., stereo

Scope and Content: City of Burnaby film welcoming the public back to Bonsor Recreation Complex after it was closed following public health restrictions in the spring of 2020. The film provides information to the public regarding the new procedures and protocols that were put in place and how they will be operating at a reduced capacity to allow for physical distancing and enhanced cleaning.

History: Video taken by the City of Burnaby Marketing Department in 2020. The original intent of the clip was to produce communications about the pandemic and changes throughout the City that residents needed to be aware of.

Creator: City of Burnaby

Subjects: Buildings - Recreational; Buildings - Recreational - Sports; Buildings - Recreational - Swimming Pools; Buildings - Civic - Community Centres; Public Services - Municipal Services; Pandemics - COVID-19

Names: Bonsor Recreation Complex; City of Burnaby

Geographic Access: Bonsor Avenue

Street Address: 6550 Bonsor Avenue

Accession Code: BV021.2.4

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: September 2020

Media Type: Moving Images

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Marlborough Area

Notes: Title based on contents of film

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Welcome back to Bonsor, September 2020

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75 years, 1926-2001, Royal Oak Community Church : committed to Christ & community

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 2001

Call Number: 971 ROC

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 971 ROC

Place of Publication: [Burnaby, B.C.]

Publisher: Royal Oak Community Church

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: [7] p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Church anniversaries; Church buildings; Church history

Subjects: Buildings - Religious; Buildings - Religious - Churches; Buildings

Names: Alta Vista Baptist Church

Notes: Formerly, Alta Vista Baptist Chruch--p. [1].

Barn book

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Beatty Bros Limited

Publication Date: c1931

Call Number: 631 BEA

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV991.45.136

Call Number: 631 BEA

Author: Beatty Bros Limited

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Beatty Bros., Ltd.

Publication Date: c1931

Series: Book (Beatty Bros., Limited), no. 11

Physical Description: 334 p. : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Barns; Farm buildings; Dairying; Stables; Catalogs

Subjects: Buildings; Buildings - Agricultural; Buildings - Agricultural - Barns; Agriculture; Agriculture - Dairy

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991

Notes: Includes index.

Bell's Dry Goods

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 11 Aug. 1994

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 videocassette (62 min., 50 sec.) : VHS, col., sd.

Scope and Content: Film footage of an interview conducted and recorded by Burnaby Village Museum curator Colin Stevens with Burnaby residents gathered inside of Bell's Dry Goods store on the site of Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby residents were customers and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bell and included: Jim Agnew; Mary…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Bell's Dry Goods exhibit series

Subseries: Bell's research files subseries

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 videocassette (62 min., 50 sec.) : VHS, col., sd.

Scope and Content: Film footage of an interview conducted and recorded by Burnaby Village Museum curator Colin Stevens with Burnaby residents gathered inside of Bell's Dry Goods store on the site of Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby residents were customers and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bell and included: Jim Agnew; Mary Agne; May and Bill Long; Mel Coutts; Lois Coutts; Isobel Coutts and Aubrey Coutts. These residents all lived in the area of the building and knew the owners between 1920 and 1950. Residents recall the layout and furnishings of the interior of the building when it was operated as Bell's Dry Goods (1925 to 1937), Jean's Grocery Store [?], Whitechurch Hardware (1937-1973). Colin Stevens is particularly interested in gathering information on the layout and furnishings in Bell's since the museum intends to restore the building and display to the 1920s era.

Creator: Stevens, Colin

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial; Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores; Buildings - Commercial - Hardware Stores

Names: Agnew, Jim; Agnew, Mary; Coutts, Mel; Coutts, Lois Hollands; Coutts, Aubrey; Coutts, Isobel; Long, May Walker; Long, Bill; Stevens, Colin

Accession Code: BV020.5.737

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 11 Aug. 1994

Media Type: Moving Images

Notes: Title based on contents; Label on videocassette reads: "Bells' Dry Goods" / "Interview with People / who used to shop there / at / "Bells' Dry Goods" / 6th St. Burnaby / 1994 Aug 11 Colin Stevens"