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Douglas Road School
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark573
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Description
- School building.
- Associated Dates
- 1928
- Other Names
- Douglas Road Elementary School
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Other Names
- Douglas Road Elementary School
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Associated Dates
- 1928
- Description
- School building.
- Heritage Value
- The Douglas Road School was originally established as a two-room school in 1908 on this site, and later expanded to four classrooms. Anticipating rapid settlement of this district, the School Board purchased two acres adjoining the old building. Two of the four rooms were designed to become one large auditorium suitable for special events and public gatherings, with seating for two hundred people. The classically-influenced school has been altered with new windows and extended with additional wings, but has retained its original red-brick veneer, tan-brick quoins and bellcast octagonal roof ventilator. Designed by McCarter & Nairne, the school was built by contractor A.S. Perry. McCarter & Nairne, who also designed the Second Street School, were the Burnaby School Board architects at this time. John Y. McCarter (1886-1981) and George Nairne (1884-1953) formed their partnership in 1921 after serving overseas during the First World War. The partners began designing houses and small apartment buildings, and their commissions included Vancouver’s first skyscraper, the Marine Building (1928-30).
- Locality
- Burnaby Lake
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
- Architect
- McCarter & Nairne
- Subjects
- Buildings - Heritage
- Buildings - Schools
- Street Address
- 4861 Canada Way
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
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
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
pamphlet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4317
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.47.13
- Description
- Traffic Instructions - Pamphlet -- [194-]. Instructional pamphlet for traffic control in Vancouver during World War II. The pamphlet was produced by Civilian Protection Air Raid Precautions, Advisory Council, and the Provincial Civilian Protection Committee. The pamphlet provides information for Busses, Street Cars, and what to do in the event of a blackout, etc. The pamphlet was printed by Wrigley Printing Company Limited in Vancouver. The pamphlet measures 10cm x 15cm.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
- Transportation
- 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
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
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
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
gauze
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39863
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.38
- Description
- Gauze pad, received in BV999.17.44
- Object History
- These medical supplies belonged to Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions during World War II.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Instruments
- Object Term
- Bandage
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
glasses, safety
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39854
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.29
- Description
- Eye protector, plastic or celluloid; stapled across top outer edge is a khaki canvas and on inner edge a strip of white wool? tape; a black tie and snap fastener top are attached at each end of khaki strip; the snap fasten- er bottoms are at each end of the plastic; printed on right, reverse side of strip is "1948", "M.W.S. LTD." "Canada"; received in BV999.17.30
- Object History
- Item was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Gear - - Personal Assistive Artifacts
- Object Term
- Eyeglasses
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
instructional pamphlet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39856
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.31
- Description
- Pamphlet, four pages; "Revised Edition October 15, 1942" "Read Carefully These Instructions About Your Gas Mask" "(The Civilian Respirator)"; "Prepared and Issued by the Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions, Daly Building, Ottawa, Canada, 1942"
- 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
- Pamphlet, Instruction
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Ottawa
- Publication Date
- October 15, 1942
Images
![Interview with Norman Dowad, [1890-2023] (interview content), interviewed 14 Aug. 2023 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0016_001.jpg?width=280)
Interview with Norman Dowad
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19638
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1890-2023] (interview content), interviewed 14 Aug. 2023
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (wav) (61 min., 37 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (61 min., 37 sec.)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Norman Dowad conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Eric Damer on August 14, 2023. 00:00:00 – 00:14:38 Norm shares biographical information about himself and background information on the Dowad family. Norm conveys information …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (wav) (61 min., 37 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (61 min., 37 sec.)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewee: Norman Dowad Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: August 14, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 01:14:37 Digital master recording (wav) was converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Norman Dowad conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Eric Damer on August 14, 2023. 00:00:00 – 00:14:38 Norm shares biographical information about himself and background information on the Dowad family. Norm conveys information about his grandfather Samuel Dowad's immigration to Canada and his father Wilfred Dowad's military service and successes as a property developer. 00:14:39 – 00:17:26 Norm provides background information on his mother’s side of the family. 00:17:27 – 00:31:36 Norm talks about his childhood, growing up in the Deer Lake neighbourhood, his early education in Burnaby and sports that he played. 00:31:37 – 00:39:59 Norm talks about his educational experiences attending Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia and Osgoode Hall law school and information regarding his law career. 00:40:00 – 00:45:03 Norm reflects on his childhood growing up in Burnaby and on his experiences and relationships as a student and in his career as a lawyer. 00:45:04 – 01:01:37 Norm talks about his siblings and shares information about family property development projects as well as career and business successes. In closing he talks about research that he’s done through Archives Canada on his grandfather Sam Dowad and father Wilfred Dowad.
- History
- Interviewee biography: Normam Dowad was born and rasied in Burnaby. Norm graduated from Burnaby Central Secondary School, Simon Fraser University for one year, and obtained his law degree from York University. Norman began practicing law in 1974 years and has his own law practice that he operates out of Vancouver as of 2023. Interviewer biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Agriculture - Farms
- Education
- Persons - South Asian Canadians
- Migration
- Sports
- Sports - Football
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Names
- Dowad, Norman W. "Norm"
- Dowad, Samuel Esper "Sam"
- Dowad, Wilfred "Wilf"
- Dowad, Naomi "Mamie" David
- Dowad, Martha Elias Shaheen
- Dowad, Kathleen "Kay"
- Rideout, Dr. John Anthony
- Burnaby Central Secondary School
- Douglas Road School
- W. Dowad Limited
- Responsibility
- Damer, Eric
- Geographic Access
- Buckingham Avenue
- Deer Lake
- Street Address
- 5533 Buckingham Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV023.16.16
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1890-2023] (interview content), interviewed 14 Aug. 2023
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Transcription available
Images
![Interview with Norman Dowad, [1890-2023] (interview content), interviewed 14 Aug. 2023 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0016_001.jpg)
Documents
Audio Tracks
Interview with Norman Dowad, [1890-2023] (interview content), interviewed 14 Aug. 2023
Interview with Norman Dowad, [1890-2023] (interview content), interviewed 14 Aug. 2023
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0016_002.mp3
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4321
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.47.17
- Description
- Leaflet, "NEW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIGHT FIRE BOMBS!"; white paper with black print; title is on grey bar at top with illustration of man, hat blown off, and explosion; then, "ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, OTTAWA"; "ACCORDING to the latest reports from Britain..."; 4 pp; 3 pages are basic instructions, last page has "These are the New Instructions...", 8 points made; at bottom, "EDMOND CLOUTIER, PRINTER TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY, OTTAWA, 1942"
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Leaflet
- Colour
- White
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Ottawa
- Title
- New Instructions on How to Fight Fire Bombs!
- Subjects
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4322
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.47.18
- Description
- Leaflet, "NEW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIGHT FIRE BOMBS!"; white paper, black print; title is on grey bar across top with black and white illustration of man, hat blown off, and explosion; below this, "ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, OTTAWA"; "ACCORDING to the latest reports from Britain..."; 4 pp; 3 pages are basic information; last page has "These are the New Instructions...", 8 points; at bottom, "EDMOND CLOUTIER, PRINTER TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY, OTTAWA, 1942"
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Leaflet
- Colour
- White
- Title
- New Instructions on How to Fight Fire Bombs!
- Subjects
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4325
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.47.21
- Description
- Leaflet, "NEW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIGHT FIRE BOMBS!"; white paper, black print; title is on grey bar across top with black and white illustration of man, hat blown off, and explosion; below this, "ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, OTTAWA"; 4 pp; 3 pages are basic instructions; last page has "These are the New Instructions...", 8 points; at bottom, "EDMOND CLOUTIER, PRINTER TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY, OTTAWA, 1942"
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Leaflet
- Colour
- White
- Title
- New Instructions on How to Fight Fire Bombs!
- Subjects
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Images
