"Oakalla Prison Farm" found 5 records

Handcuffs

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.32.6

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.32.6

Description: Gray metal handcuffs, in locked position. Cuffs joined by three links.

Object History: Ross was known as "Padre" at Oakalla. Padre means 'father' and is a word often used in a military context for chaplain. Ross joined the Oakalla staff full time as a Presbeterian Minister in 1971, employed by the BC Correctional Services Branch. He worked there as Chaplain until 1991 when Oakalla closed. He was often called in from home to help with high pressure situations that arose at Oakalla to help defuse incidents like hostage taking and other high pressure conflicts. Ross collected several items from Oakalla when it closed, but some were given to him because of the significance of his time there.

Category: 07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts

Classification: Regulative & Protective T&E

Marks/Labels: SAF-LOK-MK.1 / MADE IN AUSTRALIA

Colour: Silver

Country Made: Australia

Subjects: Building Components; Government - Provincial Government

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm

Planning Study Area: Oakalla Area

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Lock

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.32.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.32.1

Description: This metal lock is painted black with several rusted corners and edges. The bottom third of the lock is divided into 6 sections by metal bars. The main lock is solid with a rused keyhole in the centre and a logo that reads "Yale". The top of the lock has brass-like rectangular piece.

Object History: This item was the main gate lock to Oakalla on the entrance off or Royal Oak Avenue. Given to Ross Manthorpe when Oakalla was demolished. Ross joined the Oakalla staff full time as a Presbeterian Minister in 1971, employed by the BC Correctional Services Branch. He worked there as Chaplain until 1991 when Oakalla closed. He was often called in from home to help with high pressure situations that arose at Oakalla to help defuse incidents like hostage taking and other high pressure conflicts. Ross collected several items from Oakalla when it closed, but some were given to him because of the significance of his time there.

Marks/Labels: YALE

Colour: Black; Gold

Measurements: 15.5cm l x 20.5 cm h

Maker: Yale

Subjects: Building Components; Government - Provincial Government

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm

Planning Study Area: Oakalla Area

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rubber bullet cartridge casing

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.95

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.95

Description: Cartridge for shooting gas gun.

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991

Marks/Labels: "203 CN Federal Muzzle Dispersion Cartridge, Chemical Agent (CN) Warning...Danger. for use by trained personnel only"

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Correctional; Armament; Armament - Munitions

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm

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Sign

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.32.9

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.32.9

Description: Emobssed metal sign that reads "PADRE". The sign is white, and the letters are raised up in blue. There is a dot after the "E".

Object History: This was a sign posted at Rev Ross Manthorpe's parking spot to ensure he always had it reserved. Ross was known as "Padre" at Oakalla. Padre means 'father' and is a word often used in a military context for chaplain. Ross joined the Oakalla staff full time as a Presbeterian Minister in 1971, employed by the BC Correctional Services Branch. He worked there as Chaplain until 1991 when Oakalla closed. He was often called in from home to help with high pressure situations that arose at Oakalla to help defuse incidents like hostage taking and other high pressure conflicts. Ross collected several items from Oakalla when it closed, but some were given to him because of the significance of his time there.