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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15131
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
15 Nov. 1943
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on how this will be his third Christmas away from home; talks about seeing the picture show "Kings Row" and a dance that he attended; his work as "orderly sgt." in the office; an accident that occured due to the blackout; appreciation of a wedding gift May sent for his buddy Frosty and bride; plans for Christmas and whether he can meet up with his cousin Warren Bateman if he makes it over.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.19
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
15 Nov. 1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Stationery insignia in red ink on envelope reads: logo of "The Salvation Army" / with the Canadian Active Service Forces"
Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / C.A.O."
Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING"
Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 486 / NO 10/ 43"
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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
13 Feb. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin tells of…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin tells of how he hasn't received mail in a long time; reflects on his recent leave where he travelled to Bournemouth, London and Stoke-on-Trent; time spent roller skating with other soldiers and of how many men that he's met are getting married. Colin thanks May and others for the parcels that he's received and tells of how he met a soldier from Vancouver.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.22
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
13 Feb. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Letter is written on stationery with insignia at top of page: maple leaf in blue ink with crown and "Canada" and a banner below in red and blue ink which reads "Canadian Army Active"
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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15135
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 Mar. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Letter is written stationery…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Letter is written stationery with "On Active Service" in the letterhead. In his letter Colin thanks May for her air mail letter and box of chocolates and reflects on a good time that he had attending a party with his friend Frosty and wife and four other couples. Colin tells of how he found a note in a roll of blankets from a girl who offered to be a pen pal, how he shared the note with half of his troop and how he was elected to respond to her. He also tells of how a cable about him returning was home was incorrect, how he received three hundred cigarettes from the Teen Age Veterans (that his cousin Warren Bateman belongs to) and how he saw the movie "Girl Crazy".
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.23
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 Mar. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Letter is written on stationery with letterhead which reads: "CANADIAN LEGION / WAR SERVICES INC. / CANADIAN Y.M.C.A. / OVERSEAS / ON ACTIVE SERVICE / CANADIAN / KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS / WAR SERVICES / THE SALVATION ARMY / CANADIAN / WAR SERVICES"
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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15138
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
14 Jul. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p. (one page double sided) + envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p. (one page double sided) + envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin tells of how he's been convalescing from his wounds in the hospital ward along with other soldiers; how the war may soon be over and of how his friend's wife has offered to visit him.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.26
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
14 Jul. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Sticker on front left edge of envelope reads: "EXAMINER 3799"
Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFICE 238 / JY 16 / 44"
Sticker on verso of envelope reads: "P.C.90 / OPENED BY"
Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "
Circular post mark stamp on verso of envelope reads: "CANADIAN OVERSEAS P.D. / 19 JLY/ 1944 / S.C.2. / P.D."
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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15139
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
18 Jul. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin tells of how he received May's parcels including food which he shared with his ward; how he's convalescing from his wounds; how he's had a few visitors and that he received news that none of his crew had been killed.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.27
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
18 Jul. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Footer on stationery reads: "THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY / (PLEASE USE BOTH SIDES)"
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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15140
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
22 Aug. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
3 p. + envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells how he is …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
3 p. + envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells how he is out of hospital and in a covalescent depot; his plans to visit his girlfriend in Bournemouth on his upcoming leave; his girlfriend's recent visit; a letter and family photo that he received from Catherine M. Bateman; how he's going to try and get some photographs taken while he's on leave and how he expects the war to be over soon.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.28
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
22 Aug. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Circular logo in blue ink on envelope reads: "KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS / WAR SERVICES / C.A.H."
Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Post mark on front of envelope reads: "ARMY / ARMY POST OFFICE / -SC 11. / 23 AUG.44"
Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K19022 Sgt. C.R. Fox"
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Letter re entry in Provincial Housing Plans Competition

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15073
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
13 Jun. 1968
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter addressed to Mr. E.W. Martin from the Department of Municipal Affairs, Parliament Buildings, Victoria B.C. regarding his receipt of entry in the Provincial Housing Plans Competition.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
Paneloc Marketing Ltd. business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter addressed to Mr. E.W. Martin from the Department of Municipal Affairs, Parliament Buildings, Victoria B.C. regarding his receipt of entry in the Provincial Housing Plans Competition.
Subjects
Events - Competitions
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
13 Jun. 1968
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Letter re entry in Provincial Housing Plans Competition

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15074
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
14 Aug. 1968
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
File consists of a letter and cheque stub addressed to Mr. E.W. Martin and J. Pearl from the Minister of Recreation and Conservation informing them of their award of one thousand dollars for their entry in the British Columbia Housing Plans Competition. Letter is signed by Ken Kiernan, Chairman of …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
Paneloc Marketing Ltd. business records series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
File consists of a letter and cheque stub addressed to Mr. E.W. Martin and J. Pearl from the Minister of Recreation and Conservation informing them of their award of one thousand dollars for their entry in the British Columbia Housing Plans Competition. Letter is signed by Ken Kiernan, Chairman of the Competitiion Committee.
Subjects
Events - Competitions
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
14 Aug. 1968
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Lions Club Certificate of Appreciation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19081
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
21 Jun. 1990
Collection/Fonds
Larry Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an International Association of Lions Club Certificate of Appreciation presented to "Lion Larry Lee - Dragon Inn" by "District Governor, The Eye Care Committee and Lions Club in Multiple District 19 A" in appreciatoin of his generous donation for the "Low Vision Clinic Fund".
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Larry Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of an International Association of Lions Club Certificate of Appreciation presented to "Lion Larry Lee - Dragon Inn" by "District Governor, The Eye Care Committee and Lions Club in Multiple District 19 A" in appreciatoin of his generous donation for the "Low Vision Clinic Fund".
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Accession Code
BV022.19.10
Date
21 Jun. 1990
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Lions Club Certificate of Membership

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19080
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 Jan. 1980
Collection/Fonds
Larry Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Certificate of Membership for The International Association of Lions Club issued to Larry Lee as an elected member of the Lions Club of Vancouver Champlain Heights.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Larry Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Certificate of Membership for The International Association of Lions Club issued to Larry Lee as an elected member of the Lions Club of Vancouver Champlain Heights.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Accession Code
BV022.19.9
Date
16 Jan. 1980
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Love farmhouse conservation work files subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9805
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1988-2000, predominant 1993-1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of conservation records pertaining to the acquistion, relocation, restoration, financing and preservation of the Love farmhouse at the Burnaby Village Museum. Records include copies of staff, department, commission, commitee and council reports; correspondence; research; budget s…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Jesse Love farmhouse series
Subseries
Love farmhouse conservation work files subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Material Details
32 cm of textual records + approx. 29 architectural drawings + 1 drawing + 1 photograph : col. laser print + 3 photographs : photocopies, hand col.
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of conservation records pertaining to the acquistion, relocation, restoration, financing and preservation of the Love farmhouse at the Burnaby Village Museum. Records include copies of staff, department, commission, commitee and council reports; correspondence; research; budget summaries; interior and exterior plans; contract agreements; proposals; interior and exterior finishing treatments including tin ceilings, paint and wallpaper and drainage issues.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Documentary Artifacts - Architectural Drawings
Buildings - Residential
Accession Code
BV018.41
Access Restriction
Subject to FIPPA
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
1988-2000, predominant 1993-1997
Media Type
Textual Record
Architectural Drawing
Notes
Title based on content of subseries
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MacLean Method of Muscular Movement Writing certificate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15318
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
15 Jun. 1925
Collection/Fonds
Margaret Norton fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "MacLean Method of Muscular Movement Writing" certificate awarded to Margaret Knight when she was a pupil at Gilmore Avenue school.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Margaret Norton fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "MacLean Method of Muscular Movement Writing" certificate awarded to Margaret Knight when she was a pupil at Gilmore Avenue school.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Names
Norton, Margaret Knight
Gilmore Avenue School
Accession Code
BV020.34.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
15 Jun. 1925
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
March 22, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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MacLean Method of Muscular Movement Writing certificate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15319
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
25 Jun. 1926
Collection/Fonds
Margaret Norton fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "MacLean Method of Muscular Movement Writing" certificate awarded to Margaret Knight when she was a pupil at Gilmore Avenue school.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Margaret Norton fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "MacLean Method of Muscular Movement Writing" certificate awarded to Margaret Knight when she was a pupil at Gilmore Avenue school.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Names
Norton, Margaret Knight
Gilmore Avenue School
Accession Code
BV020.34.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
25 Jun. 1926
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
March 22, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Marriage book for John Leonard Norton and Margaret Knight

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15316
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Sep. 1947
Collection/Fonds
Margaret Norton fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 booklet
Scope and Content
Item consists of a twelve page marriage book that includes a certificate authenticating the marriage of John Leonard Norton to Margaret Knight at Vancouver Heights United Church on September 27, 1947 along with other details of the ceremony.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Margaret Norton fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 booklet
Material Details
textured card stock cover with six pages; printed both sides; folded in half and bound to cover with single cord at centre fold
Scope and Content
Item consists of a twelve page marriage book that includes a certificate authenticating the marriage of John Leonard Norton to Margaret Knight at Vancouver Heights United Church on September 27, 1947 along with other details of the ceremony.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Names
Norton, Margaret Knight
All Saints Anglican Church
Accession Code
BV020.34.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
27 Sep. 1947
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
March 22, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
All Saints Anglican Church was located in Burnaby on Royal Oak Avenue
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Muscular Dystrophy Association Certificate of Merit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19079
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Larry Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Certificate of Merit awarded by The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada to Mr. Larry Lee - Dragon Inn Restaurant, presented by Burnaby Firefighters Local 323 I.A.F.F. January 1979.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Larry Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Certificate of Merit awarded by The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada to Mr. Larry Lee - Dragon Inn Restaurant, presented by Burnaby Firefighters Local 323 I.A.F.F. January 1979.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Accession Code
BV022.19.8
Date
1979
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Reference letter for William Holmes

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10405
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1858 and 1859]
Collection/Fonds
William Holmes fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter reading as a character reference for William Holmes, Toronto, December 17, 1858. The letter refers to William's character as a gentleman in good standing of Holmesville in the County of Huron where he has been actively employed in Commercial pursuits in Upper Canada and h…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
William Holmes fonds
Series
William Holmes family records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Material Details
Letter is fragile with torn and stained sections
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter reading as a character reference for William Holmes, Toronto, December 17, 1858. The letter refers to William's character as a gentleman in good standing of Holmesville in the County of Huron where he has been actively employed in Commercial pursuits in Upper Canada and his intention to emigrate to British Columbia. The letter is signed and certified on the verso by various officials including; "G.E. Cartier", Attourney General of Lower Canada; John A. Macdonald, Attourney General of Upper Canada; Sidney Smith, Post Master General; George Sherwood, Receiver General; John Rose, Soliciter General; Charles Alleyn, Provincial Secretary; P.M. VanKaughnet [sic], Commissioner of Crown Lands and A.T. Galt, Inspector General of Canada. The letter includes a wax Common Seal of the City of Toronto and is certified the 6th day of January 1859. Text on first page of letter reads: "The Bearer William Holmes Esq / late of Holmesville in the County of Huron has for some years been actively employed in Com- / mmercial pursuits in Upper / Canada, but now intends to emigrate to British Columbia / We have great pleasure in / certifying that Mr. Holmes is / a Gentleman of good standing / for character and capacity / and that his connectiions (are) [sic] / highly respectable; his brother / John Holmes Esq at present / holding the dignified and responsible / office of Warden (Equivalent to / Mayor) of the Municipal Council". letter continues on verso to read: "of the United Counties of Huron / and Bruce, which Counties he / also respresents in Parliament..." signatures of officials beneath. Written vertically down the left hand side of the verso is the following text "I certify that the Signature attached to / this document are the bona- / fide Signature of the parties / named & that they hold the / respective offices (within) mentioned / within. In testimony whereof I have / herunto set my hand and caused / the Common Seal of the City of Toronto / to be herunto affixed this 6th day of / January 1859" with signatures below "D.V. Mead / Mayor / A.M. Jones [sic] / Chamberlain".
History
William Holmes was the first non-Indigenous resident of Burnaby.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Accession Code
BV997.50.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1858 and 1859]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
06-May-2019
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Registration form for visitors to the fair

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14795
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1978
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a blank registration form for visitors to the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Material Details
Text in both English and Chinese
Scope and Content
Item consists of a blank registration form for visitors to the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Documentary Artifacts - Identification Tags
Personal Symbols - Ribbons
Accession Code
BV019.6.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1978
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
29-Sept-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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Roll of honour certificate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17526
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
30 Jun. 1931
Collection/Fonds
Dorothy Atkinson fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Public Schools of British Columbia, Roll of Honour certificate, awarded to Dorothy Mallett of Gilmore Avenue Public School, for Proficiency, signed by teacher, Annalou Mason, June 30, 1931.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Dorothy Atkinson fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Public Schools of British Columbia, Roll of Honour certificate, awarded to Dorothy Mallett of Gilmore Avenue Public School, for Proficiency, signed by teacher, Annalou Mason, June 30, 1931.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Names
Gilmore Avenue School
Atkinson, Dorothy Mallett
Accession Code
BV021.28.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
30 Jun. 1931
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-10-04
Notes
Title based contents of item
Less detail

Sixth Burnaby Girl Guides Log Book

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1933-1934
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (1 photograph + textual records)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a scrapbook with a cardboard cover containing 37 pages of handwritten entries documenting Girl Guide meetings between May 23 through October 2, 1934; newspaper clippings about Girl Guide leaders and events and one photograph. The photograph has a handwritten annotation on the botto…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (1 photograph + textual records)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a scrapbook with a cardboard cover containing 37 pages of handwritten entries documenting Girl Guide meetings between May 23 through October 2, 1934; newspaper clippings about Girl Guide leaders and events and one photograph. The photograph has a handwritten annotation on the bottom which reads: "Beach Party July 26-33 / 6th Burnaby Girl Guides".
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.163
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1933-1934
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Less detail

Vancouver Daily Province pioneer's honour roll certificate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17531
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1 Jun. 1929
Collection/Fonds
Dorothy Atkinson fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Scope and Content
File consists of a Vancouver Daily Province, Pioneer's Certificate, Roll of Honour awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mallett on June 1, 1929 and signed by managing director, F.J. Burd along with the mailing tube cover addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Mallett, 3965 Cambridge Street, Vancouver. Certificate decl…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Dorothy Atkinson fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p.
Material Details
gold seal and ribbon adhered to surface
Scope and Content
File consists of a Vancouver Daily Province, Pioneer's Certificate, Roll of Honour awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mallett on June 1, 1929 and signed by managing director, F.J. Burd along with the mailing tube cover addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Mallett, 3965 Cambridge Street, Vancouver. Certificate declares that the Malletts arrived in Vancouver in 1909. These certificates were awarded and mailed to three thousand people who were regular readers of the Vancouver Province newspaper for twenty years or more.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Names
Mallett, Alice Lowry
Mallett, Percy
Accession Code
BV021.28.16
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1 Jun. 1929
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-10-04
Scale
100
Notes
Title based contents of item
Images
Less detail

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