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Certificate

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.37.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.37.7
Description
A brown wooden frame around a Royal Canadian Air Force certification. The backing of the frame is covered over in paper, and there is a wire hanging wire. The certificate reads: This is to certify that Wing Commander CAN C522 MARTIN Elmer Wilson served on active service with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 6 September 1939 and was honourably released and transferred to the RCAF (Reserve) General Section, Class "E" on the 28th day of November 1945.
Object History
Elmer Wilson Martin was a professional engineer who lived much of his life in Burnaby. He married Ellen Renetta "Reta" (Boyd) Martin in approx. 1930 and the couple moved to Burnaby in 1931 for him to attend UBC. He later enlisted in the RCAF during WWII where he served as a pilot and wing commander. Elmer ran Martin's Auto Villa at 6604 East Hastings Street (later 6574 East Hastings Street) and was heavily involved in local Burnaby politics and with the North Burnaby Board of Trade. The donor states that he ran for Burnaby mayor in 1959 and also donated land to S.F.U. in the late 1960's. He had many businesses throughout his life including Paneloc Buildings, a pre-fab building manufacturing company. His last position was as Director with the construction company Webb & Knapp Canada Ltd.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Declaratory Documents
Object Term
Certificate
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Images
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flyer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact84655
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.16
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.16
Description
Flyer; single white sheet with black text; title "BURNABY CENTRAL RAILWAY / "Community Participation in Action". Flyer promoting the Burnaby Central Railway construction and maintenance, and asking for community support. The flyer lists a number of community parters that were already involved in the project.
Object History
Burnaby Central Railway Project was constructed on the site of Heritage Village and was financed by the British Columbia Society of Model Engineers; Century Park Museum Association (via Burnaby Parks); Federal Government New Horizons Program and B.C. Goverment Recreation Facilities fund. British Columbia Society of Model Engineers (B.C.M.E.) operated the Burnaby Central Railway inside Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) between 1975 and 1991.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Flier
Measurements
w: 14 cm h: 16.5 cm
Maker
British Columbia Society of Model Engineers
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Publication Date
[1976]
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Flyer
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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invitation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37658
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV996.5.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV996.5.1
Description
The Official Opening of Heritage Village - Invitation -- [1971]. Invitation to the Official Opening Luncheon of the Heritage Village by His Excellency The Right Honourable Roland Michener, Governor-General of Canada along with the Mayor and Municipal Council of Burnaby. The invitation was addressed to "Mrs. M. Trainer & guest" for a civic luncheon at The Astor Motor Hotel on November 19th, 1971. At the top of the invitation is an illustration of a blue rhododendron flower and the British Columbia Centennial '71 logo. The invitation measures 18.5cm x 14.5cm.
Object History
The invitation was issued to special guests to attend the official opening of Heritage Village (now the Burnaby Village Museum) in 1971, as well as a luncheon with the Governor General and his wife as special guests. This particular invitation was issued to Mary Trainer, who was the Centennial Co-ordinator charged with supporting the work of Burnaby's 1971 Centennial Committee, chaired by James Barrington. The Centennial Committee organized a variety of projects and events in 1971 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of British Columbia's entry into Confederation. The construction of the Heritage Village was their major project.
Colour
White
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Celebrations
Celebrations - Centennials
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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Portrait

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90570
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.37.8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.37.8
Description
Framed and matted portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin
Object History
Elmer Wilson Martin was a professional engineer who lived much of his life in Burnaby. He married Ellen Renetta "Reta" (Boyd) Martin in approx. 1930 and the couple moved to Burnaby in 1931 for him to attend UBC. He later enlisted in the RCAF during WWII where he served as a pilot and wing commander. Elmer ran Martin's Auto Villa at 6604 East Hastings Street (later 6574 East Hastings Street) and was heavily involved in local Burnaby politics and with the North Burnaby Board of Trade. The donor states that he ran for Burnaby mayor in 1959 and also donated land to S.F.U. in the late 1960's. He had many businesses throughout his life including Paneloc Buildings, a pre-fab building manufacturing company. His last position was as Director with the construction company Webb & Knapp Canada Ltd.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Visual Communication T&E
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Images
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pamphlet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact84653
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.14
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.14
Description
pamphlet; light green paper; printed on two sides with brown ink; front includes title "BURNABY / CENTRAL / RAILWAY" with photograph of model steam engine above and information on the railway operation with fares; verso of pahmplet includes map with location of Burnaby Central Railway and contact information.
Object History
Burnaby Central Railway Project was constructed on the site of Heritage Village and was financed by the British Columbia Society of Model Engineers; Century Park Museum Association (via Burnaby Parks); Federal Government New Horizons Program and B.C. Goverment Recreation Facilities fund. British Columbia Society of Model Engineers (B.C.M.E.) operated the Burnaby Central Railway inside Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) between 1975 and 1991.
Measurements
w: 10 cm h: 20 cm.
Subjects
Transportation - Rail
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
BC Society of Model Engineers (BCSME)
Images
Less detail