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armband
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4311
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.47.7
- Description
- Canvas arm band, A.R.P. ARP = Air Raid Precautions, a WWII civil defence group.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment - - Body Adornments
- Object Term
- Armband
- Subjects
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Images
armband
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39844
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.19
- Description
- Armband. White canvas with "ARP" stamped in blue. ARP = Air Raid Precautions. WWII Civilian defence group.
- Object History
- The ARP armband belonged to Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions. The Burnaby ARP wore armbands such as these.
- Reference
- See City of Burnaby Archives photograph 028-001 "Burnaby Air Raid Patrol"
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Clothing Accessories
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- "ARP" stamped in blue.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
Auvache, Lou - Burnaby Fire Chief
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58812
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- ca.1965
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 Photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic portrait of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- ca.1965
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 Photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1273
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2009-01
- Scope and Content
- Photographic portrait of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Fire Fighters
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Auvache, Lou - Burnaby Fire Chief
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58813
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1961
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 Photograph : b&w ; 14 x 14.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Fire Deputy Chief Lou Auvache and an unidentified man holding up an object.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1961
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 Photograph : b&w ; 14 x 14.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1274
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2009-01
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Fire Deputy Chief Lou Auvache and an unidentified man holding up an object.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Fire Fighters
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Timbrell, Don
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Auvache, Lou - Burnaby Fire Chief
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58814
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1965
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 14 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief, with a woman and a young man. They are holding up a cheque from the Royal Bank of Canada.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1965
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 14 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1275
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2009-01
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief, with a woman and a young man. They are holding up a cheque from the Royal Bank of Canada.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Fire Fighters
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Timbrell, Don
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Auvache, Lou - Burnaby Fire Chief
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58815
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1965
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic portrait of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1965
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1276
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2009-01
- Scope and Content
- Photographic portrait of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Fire Fighters
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39857
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.32
- Description
- Table of War Gases - Booklet -- [1942]. Short informative booklet about war gases, how to recognize them, what to do when gassed and first aid treatment. The booklet was compiled by the Scientific Adviser on Chemical Warfare for the Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions in accordance with the Minister of Pensions and National Health. The pamphlet was printed by Edmond Cloutier "Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty" in 1942. The booklet measures 13cm x 21.5cm.
- Object History
- Item was referred to by Harry Charles Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Book, Instruction
- Measurements
- 13cm x 21.5cm.
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Ottawa
- Publication Date
- 1942
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39858
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.33
- Description
- Air Raid Precautions for Animals - Booklet -- [1942]. Booklet 5, part of the Air Raid Precautions House Hold Series; 23 p.; stapled spine. The booklet provides information on what to expect if an air raid occurs and how to care for both urban and agricultural animals during an attack. The booklet was published by the authority of Hon. J.A. MacKenzie, Minister of Pensions and National Health in accordance with the Civil Air Raid Precautions. The booklet issued under the direction of Hon. R. J. Manion, Director of Civil Air Raid Precaustions and was printed in Ottawa by Edmond Cloutier "Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty" in 1942.
- Object History
- Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Book, Instruction
- Measurements
- 11.5cm x 15.5cm.
- Maker
- Edmond Cloutier
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Ottawa
- Publication Date
- 1942
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Animals
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39859
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.34
- Description
- Booklet: "First Aid"; picture on cover of three men attending to man who is lying down; colours are blue, grey, white; hand-stamped in red on right side "E.A. Gledhill, Agent" "Pr---" (rest of stamp is over dark blue area); "Published by The Prudential Insurance Company of America"; pages include black and white photographs
- Object History
- Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Book, Instruction
- Country Made
- Canada
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39860
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.35
- Description
- Booklet: "First Aid to the Injured"; black cover, silver printing; picture of St. John Ambulance Association insignia; "Issued by The Department of Militia and Defence" "Canada"; 1915, reprint 1917; with loose pages
- Object History
- Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Book, Instruction
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- First Aid to the Injured
- Publication Date
- 1917
Images
card of pins
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39843
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.18
- Description
- Card of safety pins, torn off at top; blue border, ivory border, white oval has red circle in centre and printed in white is "See that Hump", printed at lower edge "Rust? Never!!"; 9 pins on card, 3 sizes; on reverse is list of other products available; torn-off part has red, blue printing "De Long", "Guaranteed by Good Housekeeping" seal; one pin attached; "Assorted"; ivory border corners and top of white oval at torn edge; other products noted on reverse side; c. 1940s
- Object History
- Owner of artifact Harry Charles Cutress was a longtime resident of Burnaby who was a volunteer member of Burnaby ARP.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Textileworking T&E - - Needleworking Equipment
- Object Term
- Pin, Safety
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38156
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV996.19.1
- Description
- Civil Defence Canada - Certificate -- [1945]. Certificate awarded to Herbert Russell Parsons as a volunteer worker for Civil Defence in the war. In the middle of the certificate is a gold seal from the Department of Veteran Affairs. The certificate is dated September 5, 1945.
- Object History
- The Government of Canada issued these certificates to the Air Raid Precautions (ARP) volunteers who served during the Second World War. Mr. Herbert Parsons served as a ARP Warden in the Jubilee area of South Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Images
chart
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39832
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.7
- Description
- Chemical Warfare Agents - Chart -- [194-]. Chart prepared by the Office of Civilian Defense in the U.S.A. titled Chemical Warfare Agents, Reference and Training Chart. The chart was furnished with the compliments of Laucks Laboratories Limited, Analytical and Consulting Chemists on Howe Street, Vancouver. The chart identifies the names and symbols of chemicals, forms, odor, physiological effect, tactical class, protection, first aid, persistence, field neutralization and general instructions for various chemicals used in warfare. The chart measures 46cm x 35cm.
- Object History
- Item was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) in South Burnaby.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Chart, Instructional
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Title
- Chemical Warfare Agents, Reference and Training Chart
- Publication Date
- [194-]
Images
Edmonds Street School class
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35335
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Grade 6 class at Edmonds School. Lewis Auvache, age twelve, is in 4th row, 4th from left (he would later become Burnaby Fire Chief). Also pictured: Harold Smith (Air Force Group Captain and attache); Robert McKeown (Canadian Press journalist) and Harold Swift (long-time municipal em…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pioneer Tales subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 204-192
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Grade 6 class at Edmonds School. Lewis Auvache, age twelve, is in 4th row, 4th from left (he would later become Burnaby Fire Chief). Also pictured: Harold Smith (Air Force Group Captain and attache); Robert McKeown (Canadian Press journalist) and Harold Swift (long-time municipal employee).
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 1355 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Edmonds Area
Images
examination
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39838
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.13
- Description
- Examination, "Post Examination #3"; mimeographed form filled in in pencil by H. Cutress"; c. 1940s; paper is yellowed
- Object History
- Examination taken by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions in South Burnaby. This examination was probably taken as part of his training.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Examination
Images
Fire Chief William Menzies and Deputy Chief Lewis Auvache
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46267
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 30, 1964, published July 31, 1964
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Fire Chief William N. Menzies shaking hands with Deputy Chief Lewis Auvache at the farewell banquet for retiring Fire Chief William Menzies held at Gai Paree supper club. He had been with the fire department for twenty-eight years when he retired, the last ten of those years s…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 30, 1964, published July 31, 1964
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 9 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1155
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Fire Chief William N. Menzies shaking hands with Deputy Chief Lewis Auvache at the farewell banquet for retiring Fire Chief William Menzies held at Gai Paree supper club. He had been with the fire department for twenty-eight years when he retired, the last ten of those years serving as Fire Chief.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Fire Fighters
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 6669 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Kingsway-Beresford Area
Images
![Fireman Lewis Auvache and Captain Ernie Ledger, [1937] (date of original), copied 1986 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/204/204-189.jpg?width=280)
Fireman Lewis Auvache and Captain Ernie Ledger
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35332
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1937] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Fireman Lewis Auvache (left) and Ernie Ledger, Burnaby Fire Department Captain. This photograph was taken in front of No. 2 fire hall on Kingsway in South Burnaby. Lewis Auvache would later go on to marry Sylvia Murley and would become Fire Chief in Burnaby between 1964 and 1972.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1937] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pioneer Tales subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 204-189
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Fireman Lewis Auvache (left) and Ernie Ledger, Burnaby Fire Department Captain. This photograph was taken in front of No. 2 fire hall on Kingsway in South Burnaby. Lewis Auvache would later go on to marry Sylvia Murley and would become Fire Chief in Burnaby between 1964 and 1972.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 7282 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Avenue Area
Images
![Fireman Lewis Auvache and Captain Ernie Ledger, [1937] (date of original), copied 1986 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/204/204-189.jpg)
form
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39827
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.2
- Description
- Warden's Report - Forms - [194-]. Report form pad for Warden's Reports. The pad has a cardboard backing. Related to the Air Raid Precautions. Form pad measures 10.5cm x 18.5cm.
- Object History
- Form was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Form
- Subjects
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Forms
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Images
form
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39828
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.3
- Description
- Warden's Report - Forms - [194-]. Report form pad for Warden's Reports. The pad has a cardboard backing. Related to the Air Raid Precautions. Form pad measures 10.5cm x 18.5cm.
- Object History
- Form was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Form
- Subjects
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Forms
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Images
form
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39829
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.4
- Description
- Warden's Report - Forms - [194-]. Report form pad for Warden's Reports. The pad has a cardboard backing. The pages of the pad are yellow and have tear lines at the top of the pad. Related to the Air Raid Precautions. Form pad measures 10.5cm x 18.5cm.
- Object History
- Form was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Form
- Subjects
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Forms
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Images
