"Reference Collection" found 977 records

Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index; Summary : Throughout history, humans everywhere have searched for remedies to heal our bodies and minds. Covering everything from ancient herbs to cutting edge chemicals, this book in the hugely popular Milestones series looks at 250 of the most important moments in the development of life altering, life saving, and sometimes life endangering pharmaceuticals. Illustrated entries feature ancient drugs like alcohol, opium, and hemlock; the smallpox and the polio vaccines; homeopathic cures; and controversial medical treatments like ether, amphetamines, and Xanax while shining a light on the scientists, doctors, and companies who brought them to us.

Eagles Estate heritage garden assessment : for the City of Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7600

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Rink & McGinn Associates

Publication Date: 1995

Call Number: 971.133 RIN

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 971.133 RIN

Author: Rink & McGinn Associates

Publication Date: 1995

Physical Description: 54 p.,[9] p., 15p., [2] p.,[7] p., : ill. (some col.), maps ; 28 cm.

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

Subjects: Gardens; Geographic Features - Gardens

Notes: "Prepared by Rink & McGinn Associates".

Early American stencils on walls and furniture

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1042

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Waring, Janet, 1870-1941

Publication Date: 1968

Call Number: 745.7 WAR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0486219062

Call Number: 745.7 WAR

Author: Waring, Janet, 1870-1941

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Dover

Publication Date: 1968

Physical Description: x, 146 p. ; ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Stencil work; Decoration and ornament--United States; Decoration and ornament, Architectural

Notes: "Unabridged republication of the work originally published ... in 1937."; Includes index.

Early artisans

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Publication Date: 1983

Call Number: 745.5 KAL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0865050236; 0865050228

Call Number: 745.5 KAL

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Crabtree Pub.

Publication Date: 1983

Series: Early settler life series

Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Handicraft--History--18th century; Handicraft--History--19th century; Cottage industries--History--18th century; Cottage industries--History--19th century; Juvenile literature

Notes: Includes index.

Early Christmas

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Publication Date: c1981

Call Number: 394.2 KAL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0865050015

Call Number: 394.2 KAL

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Crabtree Pub.

Publication Date: c1981

Series: Early settler life series

Physical Description: 63 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Christmas--Canada; Christmas--United States; Frontier and pioneer life; Juvenile literature

Notes: Includes index.

Early city life

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Publication Date: c1983

Call Number: 307.7 KAL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0865050295

Call Number: 307.7 KAL

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Crabtree Pub.

Publication Date: c1983

Series: The Early settler life series

Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): City and town life--History; Juvenile literature

Notes: Includes index.

Early days in New Westminster

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1120

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Call Number: 971.1 EAR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 971.1 EAR

Place of Publication: New Westminister

Publisher: New Westminister Public Library

Physical Description: [16] p. :ill.

Library Subject (LOC): New Westminster (B.C.)--History--Bibliography

Notes: "This booklet is a guide to the books, directories, newspapers, periodicals, maps and photographs in the New Westminster Public Library's Local History Collection."

The early family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary856

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Publication Date: c1982

Call Number: 640 KAL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0865050171; 9780865050174; 0865050163; 9780865050167

Call Number: 640 KAL

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Crabtree Pub.

Publication Date: c1982

Series: Early settler life series

Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Frontier and pioneer life; North America--Social life and customs; Home economics--North America--History; Juvenile literature

Notes: Includes index.

Early farm life

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Gunby, Lise, 1959-

Publication Date: c1983

Call Number: 630 GUN

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0865050279; 9780865050273; 0865050260; 9780865050266

Call Number: 630 GUN

Author: Gunby, Lise, 1959-

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Crabtree Pub.

Publication Date: c1983

Series: The Early settler life series

Physical Description: 80 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Inscription: "HERITAGE VILLAGE MUSEUM / 4900 DEER LAKE AVENUE / BURNABY, B.C. V5G 3T6", stamped on inside of front cover.

Library Subject (LOC): Agriculture; Farm life; Juvenile literature

Subjects: Agriculture

Notes: Text, photographs, and etchings describe the many chores, activities, and hardships involved in pioneer farming. Includes glossary.; Includes index.