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medicinal vial

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV972.2.13
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV972.2.13
Description
Clear glass vial with cork stopper. Instruction sheet wrapped around vial. Vial and sheet wrapped in beige paper packaging. Vial "Humphreys' No. Seventy Seven".
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
Printed in black on beige paper outer wrapper: "HUMPHREYS' / No. Seventy / Seven / Colds, Grippe / Influenza, Catarrh, Pains / & Sorreness in Head & Chest. / Cough , Sore Throat / & General, Prostration & Fever / Summer Colds, / Rose Catarrh." signature "F Humphreys M.D. / Humphreys' Homeo Medicine Co. / New York / Made in U.S.A / Average Contents 142 Pellets / 77 Ars.i-Allium. c-Lach-Gels Amer.Homeopathic Phar. / Reg U.S. Pat.Off".
Measurements
1 cm dia. x 6.5 cm
Maker
Humphreys' Homeopathic Medicine Company
Country Made
United States of America
Title
Humphrey's No. Seventy Seven
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
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medicinal vial

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact30755
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV972.2.17
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV972.2.17
Description
Clear glass vial with cork stopper. Instruction sheet wrapped around vial. Vial and sheet wrapped in beige paper packaging. Vial appears to be empty. Vial "Humphrey's Homoepathic No.22".
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
Paper label black print on beige labelled: "Humphreys' / Homeopathic / No. 22 / -logo women and lion - Reg U.S. Pat. Off. / EAR DISCHARGES / signature - F. Humphfreys' M.D / Humphreys' Homeopathic Medicinal Co. / New York" Written down the label on side "Average Contents 142 Pellets / 22 Hep. s ---Silic--Puls-- Amer. Homeopathic Phar."
Measurements
0.75 cm dia x 6.5 cm
Maker
Humphreys' Homeopathic Medicine Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
New York
Site/City Made
New York
Title
Humphrey's Homoepathic No. 22
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
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milk crate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91786
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.6
Description
Light grey plastic milk crate produced for Silverwood's Dairy of Ontario.
The plastic is formed in a diamond cut out pattern and has handles on two sides.
There are various imprinted texts throughout.
The top of the crate is scuffed an dirty
Object History
Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Container
Object Term
Crate
Marks/Labels
"PROPERTY OF / SILVERWOOD'S"
"MISUSER OF / THIS CASE / IS LIABLE TO / PROSECUTION"
"G H J INDUSTRIES LTD / MADE IN CANADA BY GHJ IND / PATEND PENDING"
"WARNING / USE BY OTHER THAN REGISTERED OWNER PROHIBITED BY LAW"
Measurements
Height: 27.5 cm
Width: 33 cm
Depth: 33 cm
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Container
Names
Canada Way Food Market
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4692 Canada Way
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newsletter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91161
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.44.38
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.44.38
Description
Newsletter; trifold leaftlet; white with green ink including text and illustrations; published by Metro Transit Operating Company called "The Buzzer", giving weekly updates for transportation in Greater Vancouver. Edition dated Friday, December 12, 1980_Vol. 65 No. 22; cover of edition includes illustration of decorative Christmas trees and includes the title "Peace"; subheadings per page include "TREE TRIMMING / TIPS"; "Traditional Christmas / At Heritage Village Museum"; "HOLIDAY SERVICE"; "Where to Find / A "Unique" Xmas Gift" / "SAFETY TIP / FOR CHRISTMAS / SHOPPERS" "Peace, Happiness, Good Health"; "CHRISTMAS LIGHTS / SHINE AGAIN"; "Stopover Privelege For / Taxpayers" and "ODDS & ENDS".
Object History
Item was retained as promotional material for Heritage Village Museum since it's mentioned on page 3
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Serial
Colour
White
Green
Measurements
Length: 18.5 cm x Width: 29.2 cm; folded to Length: 18.5 cm x Width: 9.8 cm
Maker
Metro Transit Operating Company
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Title
The Buzzer
Publication Date
12 Dec. 1980
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newsletters
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Nominations for Committees

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport70732
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
734883
Meeting Date
19-Jan-1920
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
734883
Meeting Date
19-Jan-1920
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Oral history interview with Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19146
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
29 Jun. 2022
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
3 sound recordings (wav) (02:06:53 min) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (02:06:53 min)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an audio recording of an oral history interview with Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos conducted by Denise Fong with assistance from Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. During the interview, Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos discuss; their ancestral background, childhood, pla…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Series
Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos interview series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
3 sound recordings (wav) (02:06:53 min) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (02:06:53 min)
Material Details
Interviewer: Denise Fong Co Interviewer and technical support: Kate Petrusa Interviewees: Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos Location of Interview: Home of Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos on Victory Street, Burnaby Date of interview: June 29, 2022 Total Number of Tracks: 3 Total length of all Tracks: 02:06:53 min Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto 3 separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of an audio recording of an oral history interview with Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos conducted by Denise Fong with assistance from Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. During the interview, Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos discuss; their ancestral background, childhood, places of residence, education, career history, how they met, Jimmy's experience working in the film industry, their home in Burnaby and their neighbourhood, their political activism in Burnaby, Robin Chung Dip's work in Vancouver’s' Chinatown, the gambling scene in Vancouver prior to legalized forms of gambling and their memories of supper clubs in Vancouver. 00:00 - 5:57 Opening introductions where Jimmy Chow and Donna Polos provide information on their full names, their birth places and their ancestral background. Jimmy clarifies that his birth name is Hipman Chow but that he was given the English name “Jimmy” by his father when he came to Canada. Jimmy shares that he was born in 1948, in the Village of Lin Pong Lee, Hoiping, China and immigrated to British Columbia with his mother, Gim Gee Chow in 1950 to escape the Communist Regime and to join his father who had already immigrated to Canada. Jimmy imparts that many Chinese immigrated to British Columbia in search of a better life, referring to it as “Gold Mountain” and that even though they faced extreme racial discrimination that many stayed since they felt that it was better than returning. Donna Polos shares ancestral information on both her maternal and paternal sides of the family. Donna’s mother’s family came from Helsinki, Finland. Donna’s paternal grandmother emigrated from Ukraine to Argentina and then to Winnipeg. Donna’s paternal grandfather, James Kostopolus (renamed Polos) emigrated as a 12 year old orphan from Sparta, Greece to the United States but was denied entry so ended up going to Halifax and eventually made his way to Vancouver. Once in Vancouver, he became a restaurant proprietor and over the years, he owned and operated three restaurants in Vancouver, including; “Jimmy’s Café” (next door the Astoria Hotel); “Home Apple Pie Café” (Princess Avenue & Hastings Street) and a restaurant that was located on Alma Street. 05:58 - 13:28 Jimmy recollects in further detail, the many places that his family lived over the years. Jimmy’s father Robin Chung Dip Chow immigrated to Vancouver at the age of 14 years and worked and lived in Victoria and Vancouver. In 1950, Jimmy and his mother fled China, first to Hong Kong and then to Vancouver to join his father. Soon after arriving in Vancouver, for the next four years, he and his parents lived in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Quebec City where his father, Robin had work in restaurants and hotels. Jimmy attended school while the family lived in these different places and began to learn English. After four years, the family returned to Vancouver, first living in areas of Chinatown and Strathcona before settling in the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant. Jimmy shares his memories of growing up in Strathcona and the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, schools that he attended and the friendships that he made. Jimmy recollects details about the old Bethlehem Lutheran Church that he attended and describes the demands of the education required to become a Lutheran minister. 13:29 - 15:47 Jimmy tells of how his father, Robin Chung Dip Chow had to pay the Chinese Head Tax of $500 when he arrived in Vancouver at 14 years of age (1921) and how his father had to work hard pay off the head tax over the years. Denise Fong and Jimmy Chow, talk about the origin of a photograph portrait of Jimmy Chow that was taken around 1954 and speculate whether it might have been taken by well known portrait photographer, Yucho Chow. 15:48 - 19:33 Donna Polos recollects the many locations that her family lived while she was growing up in Vancouver. First residing at various locations in the downtown east side of Vancouver before moving to a home near Joyce Station where she lived until 21 years old. After 21 years of age, Donna moved in with roommates in Vancouver before moving in with Jimmy in North Burnaby in 1972. In 1976 Donna and Jimmy purchased their home on Victory Street. Both Donna and Jimmy talk about their careers after high school. Jimmy talks about how he worked at the Supervalu grocery store near his house. Jimmy planned to use his savings from his job to travel but instead he used his savings for a down payment on a house with Donna. Donna imparts that after obtaining her teaching degree she began working in Burnaby schools, eventually teaching at Burnaby South. 19:34 - 32:08 Both Jimmy and Donna share their educational background and experiences growing up. Jimmy first attended Florence Nightingale elementary in Strathcona, then Mount Pleasant Elementary and later high school at 24th Avenue and Main Street. Donna lists the schools that she attended including; elementary school in Strathcona, Carlton Elementary School at Kingsway and Joyce, Windermere High School, Vancouver City College (Langara) and the University of British Columbia. Donna and Jimmy reflect on public transportation that was available during the time they were growing up. Donna recollects her childhood growing up in the neighbourhood of Joyce Station, the freedom that she experienced playing outside in nature and what inspired her to become a teacher. Jimmy reflects on some of his mentors and about his first experience seeing movies as a young child at a cinema in Asquith, Saskatchewan. Donna communicates her own experiences of sexism throughout her high school, college and university education (1968-1972). 32:09 - 36:18 Donna talks about her career history and some of her major turning points. Donna recollects starting out as a Chemistry lab assistant, marking math papers before working as a teacher on call and eventually being hired as a teacher at Clinton Elementary School where she taught for nine years. Donna shares a memory of her first experience working as a teacher on call at Gilmore Elementary School and the fire that occurred there. After starting a family (Jimmy and Donna had three children) Donna worked part time teaching while Jimmy worked full time in film. Donna, shares that in 1991, after a near death experience, she became interested in fine art and took drawing and watercolour painting classes. With this experience, Donna experimented with different painting techniques on paper and fabric. Donna tells of how she retired from teaching in 2008 but continued to participate in the schools as an Artist in Residence. 36:19 - 58:18 Jimmy talks about his work and career history. He shares memories of his experiences as a young boy delivering newspapers, working at a local pharmacy, stocking shelves at the local supermarket, and his experience working with troubled youth and of how he thought that he might like to become a social worker. Jimmy tells of how he was uncertain of what to do until he got a job with the CBC in 1973 which eventually launched his career as a property master in the film industry, becoming a member of IATSE and a voting member of the Academy of Motion Pictures. Jimmy describes in detail what it means to be a property master and the work that is entailed in the film industry. 58:19 - 1:07:45 Donna Polos describes her art practice and her connection to Burnaby. Donna recollects how she first started working with textiles and fabrics from a young age and how this later inspired her to develop her own watercolour techniques of painting on paper, canvas and fabrics. Donna describes how she first got started by taking art classes in Burnaby and now has over 31 years of experience working in watercolour. Donna has worked as an Artist in Residence in Burnaby schools, been a member of the Burnaby Arts Council, had her first show in 1997 and has been involved in many art projects over the years. Donna describes the style of her work, first starting with more figurative work, social commentary and still life and that now most of her work is landscape based. Donna coveys that as a political activist in Burnaby, she was an active participant in the development of a tree bylaw, has petitioned to protect renters from demo-evictions and the impacts of future development on the local environment. 1:07:46 - 1:07:59 Background discussion between Denise Fong and Kate Petrusa re interviews. 1:08:00 - 1:26:36 Jimmy provides information on his connection to the local film industry and the changes that have occurred over the years. Jimmy describes the first studios on the North Shore and the eventual establishment of Bridge Studios on Boundary Road. Jimmy shares that in 1988, he and some of his colleagues in the film industry put a proposal together to buy the Bridge Studios but it didn't go through. Since the Bridge Studios and other film studios have been established in Burnaby and Vancouver, the industry has grown exponentially. Jimmy became the 54th member of the local IATSE union. Jimmy describes some of his experiences working on various productions including "Seven Years in Tibet", provides a description of what a film studio is, how it is used and the differences between working in the film industry in the United States and British Columbia. 1:26:37 - 1:32:46 Jimmy and Donna recollect how they first met, buying a house in Burnaby, getting married and starting a family. The two share memories of their wedding in White Rock and Jimmy talks about the Chinese hair cutting ceremony in recognition of their first born child that took place in Chinatown in Vancouver. Jimmy tells of how his parents had hopes of him marrying a Chinese woman and his mother began introducing him to a few young Chinese women from the time he was 16 years old. Jimmy mentions that his parents rarely used Western Medicine and relied on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Donna and Jimmy talk about Jimmy's parents, when they died and how happy his parents were to have grandchildren. 1:32:47 - 1:40:13 Jimmy and Donna talk about their house on Victory Street which they purchased in 1976. They share information on the history of the house, how it was built in 1939 by Norm Clark, how they fell in love with the design of the house and the neighbourhood. 1:40:14 - 1:58:31 Jimmy and Donna share information on their family life in Burnaby, their neighbourhood and favourite places in Burnaby. Donna lists the schools that their three children attended including; Nelson Avenue School, Burnaby South High School and Burnaby Central High School. Both Donna and Jimmy convey that all of their children played soccer and the benefits that the sport provided them. Donna and Jimmy talk about how the neighbourhood has changed over the years, the benefits of where they live, their fondness for built heritage and the many parks and trees in Burnaby. 1:58:32 - 2:02:50 Jimmy begins to share information on his father, Robin Chung Dip Chow's employment history. Jimmy recalls that his father, Robin worked in a variety of jobs over the years and as a young child, Jimmy was uncertain of what his father's job was but thought that he worked in accounting. He mentions that his father stopped working at 45 years of age due to a problem with his Achilles tendon. Jimmy describes his father as an intellectual who worked at gambling houses in Vancouver's Chinatown where people played mah-jong and fan-tan. Jimmy recollects that these were large clubs with lots of employees. His father never gambled but he was good with money so he worked on the management side. Jimmy mentions that while working in the film industry, his father took him and some of his film colleagues into some of the gambling houses in Chinatown to assist them with a production that they were working on. 2:02:51 - 2:06:58 Donna shares her own family history regarding gambling. She mentions that her uncle worked as a high end "bookie" in Vancouver and how in 1968, her uncle was arrested but got let go with just a small fine. Jimmy describes what gambling was like in those days with various sweepstakes, not under the jurisdiction of the government like it is today. Both Donna and Jimmy recollect the popularity of supper clubs their memories of Vie's Chicken and Steak House that was located in Hogan's Alley. Jimmy laments the destruction of Hogan's Alley and the other proposals that were brought forward that would change Chinatown and Strathcona.
History
Interviewees biography: Hipman "Jimmy" Chow was born in Lin Pong Lee, Hoiping, China in 1948. In 1950, Jimmy Chow immigrated to Vancouver from China with his mother, Gim Gee Chow to join his father, Robin Chung Dip Chow who'd immigrated to Canada at 14 years of age in 1921. For the first four years after immigrating, Jimmy and his parents lived in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Quebec before returning to Vancouver around 1954. Jimmy and his family then lived and worked in Vancouver eventually settling in the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant. In the early 1970s, Jimmy met his future wife Donna Polos and they married in 1981. Donna Polos was born in 1949 to Donald James Polos and Mayme "May" Helen Tilikana Polos and grew up in Vancouver. Between the age of 5 and 21 years, Donna lived in the neighbourhood of Joyce Station. In 1976, Jimmy and Donna purchased and moved into a house on Victory Street in Burnaby where they still live today. While living on Victory Street, they've raised their three children. Donna received her teaching degree and taught in elementary schools for many years. In 1991, after a near death experience, Donna developed an interest in drawing and painting and began experimenting with water colour painting on fabric. Donna has since exhibited her work widely, participated as an Artist in Residence in Burnaby schools and is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Jimmy entered the film industry in 1973, gaining experience and recognition as a property master and has worked on many films over a 45 year career. Interviewer biography: Denise Fong is a historical researcher at Burnaby Village Museum. She has degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Archaeology (MA), and is completing her doctoral degree at UBC in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her primary research interests are in Chinese Canadian history and critical heritage studies. She is the co-curator of BVM’s “Across the Pacific” exhibition, and the Museum of Vancouver’s “A Seat at the Table – Chinese Immigration and British Columbia”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Education
Geographic Features - Parks
Geographic Features - Neighbourhoods
Government - Local Government
Industries - Film
Migration
Occupations
Occupations - Artists
Occupations - Grocers
Occupations - Entrepreneurs
Occupations - Teachers
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Social Issues - Racism
Sports - Soccer
Names
Bridge Studios
Chow, Gim Gee Dang
Chow, Hipman "Jimmy"
Chow, Robin Chung Dip
Polos, Donna
Polos, James "Jimmy", 1898-1962
Polos, Donald James
Polos, Mayme "May" Helen Tilikana
Geographic Access
Victory Street
Accession Code
BV022.21.1
Date
29 Jun. 2022
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of recording
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow's name in Cantonese is Chow Hipman and in Mandarin is Zhou Xiamin.
Images
Audio Tracks
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package

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24038
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.530
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.530
Description
Package; brown paper with red writing, contains many small packages, all wrapped individually. Object is on the right side of the photograph.
Object History
This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Container
Marks/Labels
Label contains characters that are literally translated to: "send out/emit", "cold", "pill", and "made by Hengan alternative shop". When adjusted for English comprehension, product is a pill that is mix of Western medicine (quinine sulfate), Chinese herbs, and licorice powder. It is used to treat malaria. The product is made by "Liang Pei Ji", who graduated from "Guangzhou Boji medical school in China".
Measurements
package-20 cm in height x 6 cm in width x 5 cm in legth Contents-3.5 cm in height x 2 cm in width x 2 cm in legth
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
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package

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24054
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.546
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.546
Description
Package, paper, "The Sin Po Powder"; with instruction sheet; and contents in a piece of paper which is not numbered. "The Sin Po Powder" written prominently in olive green cursive font. On left hand side is a black and white portrait of a man with an oval red frame. In the center an image of a lion printed in green, the words "TRADE MARK" printed above in red. A number of Chinese characters are also printed in various sizes and orientations. Artifact is fourth from the left in photograph.
Object History
This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
Label contains Chinese characters that are literally translated to: "good"; "replenish"; " efficacious"; "medicine" ; "is pronounced sin po"; "apply externally"; "strong"; "kidney"; "general"; "heir"; "injest"; "cure"; "illness"; "to help"; and "in distress". When adjusted for English comprehension, the product is "The Sin Po Powder". It is used externally to strenghten the kidneys. It is used internally to treat general illness and body deficiencies. Made by "Universal Big Medicine" shop.
Measurements
4.5 cm height x 7 cm length
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
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package

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24061
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.553
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.553
Description
Package of plasters for Rheumatism from HK Haw Yan Tong. An abundance of black Chinese characters printed on to the pale yellow face of the package. Ornate border. Features a botanical illustration of two herb-like plants beneath the most prominent text. In the photograph this artifact is the top item in the pile on the left hand side.
Object History
This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
Label contains characters that are literally translated to: "Gu Jing Kao Rén Táng", the brand name; "surname Ai"; "reeds"; "wind"; "wet"; "ointment/paste"; "medicine"; "to mainly treat"; "muscles"; "numbness"; "kidney failure"; "pain in the waist"; "joints"; "swollen"; "joints"; "piercing pain"; "tendon"; "bones"; "limp"; "wind"; "phlegm"; and "arthroncus of the knee". When adjusted for English comprehension, product is "Gu Jing Kao Rén Táng Gào Yào Háng Plaster for rheumatism", as per the label. It is used externally as a plaster to treat: rheumatism, muscle paralysis, kidney deficiency and back pain, swollen joints, joint pain, soft bones and muscle atrophy, phlegm syndrome due to wind, and tuberculosis of knee joints. Product is produced by "Hong Kong Xiaorentong medicinal plaster company". On the sides of the package is a mention of the shop location and some advertising, such as "stop pain fast like lightening." It is difficult of make out a full description as some Chinese characters are cut-off or hidden.
Measurements
10cm height x 5 cm length x 0.5 cm width
Country Made
Hong Kong
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
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package

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24069
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.561
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.561
Description
A package of rheumatism plasters, wrapped in yellow-coloured wax/cellophane paper; square yellow paper label is attached to the front; label is printed in red, with a circle in the middle containing a photo of a man and Chinese characters. Contains 12 smaller packages. Object is at the top of the photograph.
Object History
This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
Label contains characters that are literally translated to: "Gu Jing Kao Rén Táng Gào Yào Háng", the name of a medicine shop; "surname Ai"; "reeds"; "wind"; "wet"; "ointment/paste"; "medicine"; the name of the Chinese doctor, "Lin Zé Liáng" who supervised the making of this product; and " to please recognize the portrait.", which is generally like a trademark, so people do not get the wrong product. When adjusted for English comprehension, product is "Gu Jing Kao Rén Táng Gào Yào Háng Plaster for rheumatism", as per the label. It is used externally as a plaster to treat: rheumatism, muscle paralysis, kidney deficiency and back pain, swollen joints, joint pain, soft bones and muscle atrophy, phlegm syndrome due to wind, and tuberculosis of knee joints. On the sides of the package is a mention of the shop location and some advertising, such as "stop pain fast like lightening." It is difficult of make out a full description as some Chinese characters are cut-off or hidden.
Measurements
10cm height x 5 cm length x 0.5 cm width
Country Made
Hong Kong
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
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package

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24072
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.565
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.565
Description
A package of rheumatism plasters, wrapped in yellow-coloured wax/cellophane paper; square yellow paper label is attached to the front; label is printed in red, with a circle in the middle containing a photo of a man and Chinese characters. Contains 12 smaller packages. Artifact is third from the left in photograph.
Object History
This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
Label contains characters that are literally translated to: "Gu Jing Kao Rén Táng Gào Yào Háng", the name of a medicine shop; "surname Ai"; "reeds"; "wind"; "wet"; "ointment/paste"; "medicine"; the name of the Chinese doctor, "Lin Zé Liáng" who supervised the making of this product; and " to please recognize the portrait.", which is generally like a trademark, so people do not get the wrong product. When adjusted for English comprehension, product is "Gu Jing Kao Rén Táng Gào Yào Háng Plaster for rheumatism", as per the label. It is used externally as a plaster to treat: rheumatism, muscle paralysis, kidney deficiency and back pain, swollen joints, joint pain, soft bones and muscle atrophy, phlegm syndrome due to wind, and tuberculosis of knee joints. On the sides of the package is a mention of the shop location and some advertising, such as "stop pain fast like lightening." It is difficult of make out a full description as some Chinese characters are cut-off or hidden.
Measurements
13 cm height x 8 cm width x 2 cm length
Country Made
China
Site/City Made
Hong Kong
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
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Pictorial History

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64571
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990-1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 scrapbook
Scope and Content
Item is a scrapbook entitled "Pictorial History" which traces the history of the Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel from its transportation from the Pacific National Exhibition to fundraising displays, through reconstruction and restoration of the carousel and its horses, salvaging and repurposing …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990-1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Friends of the Carousel subseries
Physical Description
1 scrapbook
Material Details
Scrapbook is a three-ring black binder with a bright, multi-coloured flower pattern
Scrapbook is comprised mainly of colour photographs
Tag along spine of scrapbook reads: "Pictorial History"
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS121-002
Accession Number
BHS2006-02
Scope and Content
Item is a scrapbook entitled "Pictorial History" which traces the history of the Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel from its transportation from the Pacific National Exhibition to fundraising displays, through reconstruction and restoration of the carousel and its horses, salvaging and repurposing Oakalla Prison floorboards and building the Pavilion, to opening day.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Rails to Rubber Issue 1955

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66109
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 20, 1955
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 newsletter
Scope and Content
Item is an issue of the weekly British Columbia Electric Railway Co. Ltd. newsletter "The Buzzer" entitled " 'Rails to Rubber' Issue 1955." The history of transportation in Vancouver (from 1889 to 1954) is outlined in this issue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 20, 1955
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
1 newsletter
Description Level
Item
Record No.
42711
Accession Number
BHS1985-22
Scope and Content
Item is an issue of the weekly British Columbia Electric Railway Co. Ltd. newsletter "The Buzzer" entitled " 'Rails to Rubber' Issue 1955." The history of transportation in Vancouver (from 1889 to 1954) is outlined in this issue.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
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Royal Bank building photographs subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18552
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1975-1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
79 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the Royal Bank building documenting it's location at Britannia Beach, transportation via barge and flatbed truck to Heritage Village, installation on a new foundation and the building's restoration prior to opening in 1977.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Royal Bank exhibit series
Subseries
Royal Bank building photographs subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
79 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the Royal Bank building documenting it's location at Britannia Beach, transportation via barge and flatbed truck to Heritage Village, installation on a new foundation and the building's restoration prior to opening in 1977.
Accession Code
BV020.5
BV022.1
Date
1975-1976
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
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Rule Regulation and Policy book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64504
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1961-1963
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 notebook (hardcover)
Scope and Content
Item is the "Westgate 'B' / Rule / Regulation / Policy / Administration" book for Oakalla Prison Farm. Topics covered include; custody, work, recreation, visits, medical, clothing, meals, parole, transportation, staff and classification.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1961-1963
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ed Eckley subseries
Physical Description
1 notebook (hardcover)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS120-013
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FOIPPA
Accession Number
BHS2006-01
Scope and Content
Item is the "Westgate 'B' / Rule / Regulation / Policy / Administration" book for Oakalla Prison Farm. Topics covered include; custody, work, recreation, visits, medical, clothing, meals, parole, transportation, staff and classification.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of notebook
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Studies, reports, and conferences series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription186
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1930-2010
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of the various published and draft reports and studies produced by the Planning Department covering all facets of their operations. During the course of their research and reporting on all planning issues within the City, the Planning Department published or made available studies …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1930-2010
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Studies, reports, and conferences series
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of the various published and draft reports and studies produced by the Planning Department covering all facets of their operations. During the course of their research and reporting on all planning issues within the City, the Planning Department published or made available studies that outlined the findings or proposals that arose from their work and this type of material was all grouped together within this series. These reports and studies ranged from topics such as Burnaby regional studies, transportation and apartment reports, and park and school site needs to Official Community Plans and development schemes related to residential, commercial, and industrial sites. Also found within this series were the records that were created dealing with conferences, workshops, and seminars attended or held by the Burnaby Planning Department staff.
Media Type
Textual Record
Moving Images
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Traffic Safety Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96476
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
365 folders of textual records + 1 roll of microfilm + 1 photograph + 1 optical disc
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic Safety Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and various Burnaby streets.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Traffic Safety Committee subseries
Physical Description
365 folders of textual records + 1 roll of microfilm + 1 photograph + 1 optical disc
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic Safety Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and various Burnaby streets.
History
The Traffic Safety Committee was established on April 26, 1954. The Committee advises on ways to improve the safety of Burnaby roads and streets. On November 20, 1989 all matters relating to traffic safety became the responsibility of the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Traffic Safety Division). On January 13, 2003 the Committee returned to being known as the Traffic Safety Committee. The Traffic Safety Committee was integrated with the Public Safety Committee on February 20, 2017. On January 23, 2019 Council passed a report to once again create The Traffic Safety Committee as a stand-alone committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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wrapper

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90877
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.6.15
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.6.15
Description
wrapper ; white tissue paper with print in turquoise blue ink; text in blue ink at top in Chinese characters; text in blue ink beneath reads: "THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA"; illustration in blue ink beneath of three snow covered mountains inside circle; text in blue ink beneath with Chinese characters; text in blue ink beneath reads: "SNOW MOUNTAIN MANDARIN ORANGE"; label in two pieces - top left triangular segment of wrapper is torn away
Object History
Item was part of a scrapbook created by Cecil Chue Kan Lee documenting the time he was employed as a Prodcue Buyer for Kelly Douglas and Company Limited and Western Commodities Limited in the 1970s and early 1980s. As a produce buyer for Kelly Douglas, Cecil Lee worked closely with local farmers along Marine Drive and in the Fraser Valley. The Burnaby company was one of the largest food distributors in Canada. In the mid-1970s, Lee was asked to oversee the import of Chinese mandarin oranges into Canada. Until that time, mandarin oranges had come from Japan and were sold in the winter, especially at Christmas. When the Japanese market could no longer keep up with demand, Kelly Douglas looked to China. The company relied on Lee’s cultural knowledge to build this very profitable part of their business.
Reference
For other records in this collection see: Business records series of Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Container
Object Term
Wrapper
Colour
White
Blue
Measurements
14 cm height x 16 cm width
Country Made
China
Title
Snow Mountain Mandarin Orange
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Images
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wrapper

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90880
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.6.16
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.6.16
Description
wrapper ; white tissue paper with print in cobalt blue ink; image of three snow covered mountains inside blue circle with two rectangular extensions on either side containing writing in Chinese characters; smaller Chinese characters below in blue ink; handwritten annotation in black ink on bottom right reads: "1973 SEASON"
Object History
Item was part of a scrapbook created by Cecil Chue Kan Lee documenting the time he was employed as a Prodcue Buyer for Kelly Douglas and Company Limited and Western Commodities Limited in the 1970s and early 1980s. As a produce buyer for Kelly Douglas, Cecil Lee worked closely with local farmers along Marine Drive and in the Fraser Valley. The Burnaby company was one of the largest food distributors in Canada. In the mid-1970s, Lee was asked to oversee the import of Chinese mandarin oranges into Canada. Until that time, mandarin oranges had come from Japan and were sold in the winter, especially at Christmas. When the Japanese market could no longer keep up with demand, Kelly Douglas looked to China. The company relied on Lee’s cultural knowledge to build this very profitable part of their business.
Reference
For other records in this collection see: Business records series of Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Container
Object Term
Wrapper
Colour
White
Blue
Measurements
12.5 cm height x 17.2 cm width
Country Made
China
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Images
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Canadian Chihuahua Rescue and Transport Society fundraising walk

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97028
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of participants in the Canadian Chihuahua Rescue and Transport Society's fundraising walk in Central Park. Photographs depict Lisa Schwenneker with her Chihuahua, Chloe, and Kate Altman with her Chihuahua, Bowie.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2560
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of participants in the Canadian Chihuahua Rescue and Transport Society's fundraising walk in Central Park. Photographs depict Lisa Schwenneker with her Chihuahua, Chloe, and Kate Altman with her Chihuahua, Bowie.
Subjects
Events - Fundraising
Animals - Dogs
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2560-1: "Chloe, a two year-old Chihuahua, is all dressed up and ready to go on a fundraising walk, at Burnaby's Central Park, for the Canadian Chihuahua Rescue and Transport society. She's with her owner, Lisa Schwenneker."
Caption from metadata for 535-2560-2: "Kate Altman gives some encouragement to Bowie, her year-old Chihuahua, at a fundraising walk for the Canadian Chihuhua Rescue and Transport society at Burnaby's Central Park on Saturday."
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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