"Special Collection" found 21 records

Object History: From the family home of Thomas Seaborn McNair and Mary Vida (nee McMillan) McNair who lived on West 33rd Avenue in Vancouver. Thomas McNair ran Edwards, McNair and Russell, an established estate agent business.

Notes: "by Kathleen Ferguson, First Class Diplomée, Dublin School of Cookery." -- title page; " Price one penny." -- title page

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Basic training for A. R. P. workers

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1940

Call Number: 358.3 SUN

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV988.47.15

Call Number: 358.3 SUN

Place of Publication: Vancouver

Publisher: Sun Pub. Co.; Vancouver Sun

Publication Date: 1940

Library Subject (LOC): Canada--Civil defense; World War, 1939-1945--Canada

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Booklets; Wars; Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Emergency Measures - Civil Defence

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British Columbia fruit : its qualities and uses

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: British Columbia Fruit Growers' Association

Edition: New ed.; 1918 ed.

Publication Date: 1918

Call Number: 641.64 BRI

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV004.2.2

Call Number: 641.64 BRI

Edition: New ed.; 1918 ed.

Author: British Columbia Fruit Growers' Association

Place of Publication: Vancouver

Publisher: British Columbia Fruit Growers' Association

Publication Date: 1918

Printer: The Sun Job Presses

Physical Description: 80 p. : ill. : 18 cm.

Inscription: "Year 1924" [Handwritten in blue ink on title page]

Library Subject (LOC): Recipes; Cooking--British Columbia; Cookbooks--1910-1919; Fruit

Notes: "Two Hundred and Twenty-five Recipes" -- Title page

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Brown's guide to British Columbia

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Brown, Conway

Publication Date: 1934

Call Number: 317.1 BRO

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: HV975.15.13

Call Number: 317.1 BRO

Author: Brown, Conway

Place of Publication: Ottawa

Publisher: Conway Brown

Publication Date: 1934

Series: Brown's guide to British Columbia, no. 4

Physical Description: 112 p. : ill. (maps) : 17 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Guidebooks; Canada, Western; British Columbia; British Columbia--Maps; British Columbia--Politics and government

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Booklets; Elections; Geographic Features - Districts - Electoral Districts

Notes: Includes index.; "This issue contains federal electoral map of B.C. showing boundaries of new ridings clearly, so that every riding is easily distinguished." -- Cover

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Burnaby British Columbia : reference and year book 1931

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1931

Call Number: 317.133 BUR Copy 1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: HV978.48.11

Call Number: 317.133 BUR Copy 1

Place of Publication: Vancouver

Publisher: Burnaby Broadcast

Publication Date: 1931

Physical Description: 42 p. : ill. : 31 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Burnaby (B.C.)--Statistics; Burnaby (B.C.)--History

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Booklets; Advertising Medium; Government; Government - Local Government; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Notes: Copy 1 of 2

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Cutting and fitting

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1923

Call Number: 746.9 WOM

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV007.6.16

Call Number: 746.9 WOM

Author: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1923

Series: Course in Dressmaking and Designing

Physical Description: 63 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Inscription: "ne__: Finished" [Handwritten in pencil on front cover]

Library Subject (LOC): Dressmaking--Study and teaching; Dressmaking; Garment cutting

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Booklets

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

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Designing and planning clothes : the principles of design illustrated and explained in their practical application to correct dress for all types

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1925

Call Number: 646 WOM

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV007.6.1

Call Number: 646 WOM

Author: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1925

Physical Description: 55 p. : ill. : 30 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Dressmaking--Study and teaching; Dressmaking; Dresses; Fashion design

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Magazines

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

Notes: "415" -- Cover

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Draping and designing with scissors and cloth : details and instructions for the creating and developing of garments from cloth without patterns

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1924

Call Number: 646 WOM

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV007.6.2

Call Number: 646 WOM

Author: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1924

Physical Description: 55 p. : ill. : 30 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Fashion design; Dressmaking; Garment cutting; Dressmaking--Study and teaching

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Magazines

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

Notes: "416" -- Cover

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Dress decoration and ornament : illustrations, instruction, ideas, and suggestions for the right application of decoration and ornament to dress

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1925

Call Number: 746.9 WOM

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV007.6.3

Call Number: 746.9 WOM

Author: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1925

Physical Description: 47 p. : ill. : 30 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Dressmaking; Dressmaking--Study and teaching; Clothing and dress

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Magazines

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

Notes: "417" -- Cover

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Eaton's radio catalogue : the radio handbook of the west

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: T. Eaton Co.

Publication Date: 1925

Call Number: 537 TEA

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV999.32.8

Call Number: 537 TEA

Author: T. Eaton Co.

Place of Publication: Winnipeg

Publisher: T. Eaton Co.

Publication Date: 1925

Series: Eaton's Radio Catalogue, spring and summer 1925

Physical Description: 20 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Canadian Trade Catalogue Collection : CTCC; Commercial catalogs; Radio--Receivers and reception; Catalogs

Names: T. Eaton Company Limited

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The Etude : a monthly journal for the musician, the music student, and all music lovers

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1913

Call Number: 780 COO

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: HV971.48.3

Call Number: 780 COO

Contributor: Cooke, James Francis, 1875-1960

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: Theodore Presser Co.

Publication Date: 1913

Physical Description: p. 233-308. : ill. : 36 cm. Parts; (b) front cover; (c) back cover

Library Subject (LOC): Music; Music appreciation; Music--Instruction and study; Piano music; Violin and piano music; Organ music; Songs with piano; Periodicals

Notes: "Edited by James Francis Cooke" -- Title page

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The etude : a monthly journal for the musician, the music student, and all music lovers

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1913

Call Number: 780 COO

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: HV971.48.4

Call Number: 780 COO

Contributor: Cooke, James Francis, 1875-1960

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: Theodore Presser Co.

Publication Date: 1913

Physical Description: 81-156 p. : ill. : 36 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Music; Music appreciation; Music--Instruction and study; Piano music; Violin and piano music; Organ music; Songs with piano; Periodicals

Notes: "Edited by James Francis Cooke" -- Title page

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How to electrify your radio set

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Osgood, Victor L.

Publication Date: c1927

Call Number: 537 OSG Copy 1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV999.32.1

Call Number: 537 OSG Copy 1

Author: Osgood, Victor L.

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The E. I. Co.

Publication Date: c1927

Physical Description: 30 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Do-it-yourself work; Radio; Radio--Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Electricity

Notes: Copy 1 of 2

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The listening post, no. 29

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1917

Call Number: 355 LIS

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV016.48.7

Call Number: 355 LIS

Publication Date: 1917

Physical Description: 47 p. : ill. ; 33 cm.

Inscription: 3

Library Subject (LOC): Canada--Politics and government; Military art and science--Canada; Canada--History, Military; World War, 1914-1918; Periodicals

Object History: Military documents and memorabilia of First World War activities of Russell William Mawhinney. Later career of Mr Mawhinney as a Pharmacist in the Dunbar neighbourhood of Vancouver. Papers and memorabilia relating to Mr Mawhinney as an organizer of the Ex RAF Officers Association.

Notes: "Special Xmas Number"

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McCall's needlework & crafts : fall-winter 1959-60

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: McCall's Needlework & Crafts

Publication Date: 1960

Call Number: 746 MCC

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV004.73.4

Call Number: 746 MCC

Author: McCall's Needlework & Crafts

Contributor: Comstock, Nanina, 1908-

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: McCall Corporation

Publication Date: 1960

Inscription: Needlework and Crafts / Fall-Winter 1959-60

Library Subject (LOC): Needlework; Handicraft; Crocheting; Knitting; Sewing; Rugs; Weaving; Woodwork

Object History: Belonged to donor

Notes: "Nanina Comstock, Editor-in-Chief" -- title page.; "Canadian section, page 80-1" -- cover.; "50 " -- cover.; "Published every January and July by McCall Corporation" -- Title page; Includes index.

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McCall's needlework & crafts : spring-summer 1958

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: McCall's Needlework & Crafts

Publication Date: 1958

Call Number: 746 MCC

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV004.73.3

Call Number: 746 MCC

Author: McCall's Needlework & Crafts

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: McCall Corporation

Publication Date: 1958

Inscription: Needlework and Crafts / Spring-Summer 1958

Library Subject (LOC): Needlework; Handicraft; Crocheting; Knitting; Sewing; Rugs; Weaving; Woodwork

Object History: Belonged to donor

Notes: "Nanina Comstock, Editor-in-Chief" -- title page.; "Canadian section, page 80-1" -- cover.; "50 " -- title page.; "Published every January and July by McCall Corporation" -- Title page; Includes index.

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McCall's needlework & crafts : spring-summer 1959

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: McCall's Needlework & Crafts

Publication Date: 1959

Call Number: 746 MCC

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV004.73.5

Call Number: 746 MCC

Author: McCall's Needlework & Crafts

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: McCall Corporation

Publication Date: 1959

Physical Description: 112 p. : ill. : 35 cm.

Inscription: Needlework and Crafts / Spring-Summer 1959"

Library Subject (LOC): Needlework; Handicraft; Crocheting; Knitting; Sewing; Rugs; Weaving; Woodwork

Notes: "Nanina Comstock, Editor-in-Chief" -- title page.; "Canadian section, page 80-1" -- cover.; "50 " -- cover.; "Published every January and July by McCall Corporation" -- Title page; Includes index.

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McCall's needlework & crafts : spring-summer 1963

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: McCall's Needlework & Crafts

Publication Date: 1963

Call Number: 746 MCC

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV004.73.2

Call Number: 746 MCC

Author: McCall's Needlework & Crafts

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: McCall Corporation

Publication Date: 1963

Inscription: Needlework and Crafts / Spring-Summer 1963

Library Subject (LOC): Needlework; Handicraft; Crocheting; Knitting; Sewing; Rugs; Weaving; Woodwork

Object History: Belonged to donor

Notes: "Nanina Comstock, Editor-in-Chief" -- title page.; "Canadian edition -- cover.; 75 cents -- cover.; "Published every January and July by McCall Corporation" -- Title page; Includes index.