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lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49937
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV006.1.32
- Description
- Lapel pin, with a post back and stamped out of brass the metal plated with gold. The pin is a soccer ball with a ribbon at the top and another ribbon at the bottom. The ribbons are enamelled green and the ball is white and black. There is a small maple leaf in the soccer ball. The upper ribbon says "SOUTH BURNABY" and the lower ribbon says, "SOCCER'. On the reverse side is the makers stamp. The pin was made by "Kelbert Trophies Ltd., Vancouver and Tiawan.." This pin was issued by the South Burnaby Men's (Metro) Club.
- Object History
- This pin was part of Councillor Jim Young's collection. Jim Young was a Burnaby Councillor for 12 years, from 1987 until 1999. During his time in office he served on 19 boards and councils and was instrumental in major developments in transportation, policing and neighbourhood development.
- Marks/Labels
- "SOUTH BURNABY / SOCCER", embossed "RELBERT / TROPHIES LYO / VANCOUVER / TAIWAN", embossed
- Names
- South Burnaby Metro Club
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49954
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV006.1.49
- Description
- Lapel pin, with a post back, stamped in brass and gold plated. The pin is circular with a ribbon at the bottom. It is enamelled green on the upper part of the circle and black at the bottom of the circle and on the ribbon.The word, "BASEBALL", is at the top with a gold maple leaf in the middle. There is a representation of a baseball diamond inside the leaf. Lettering on the ribbon is, "S.B.M.C.", which stands for South Burnaby Men's(or Metro) Club Issued by the South Burnaby Men's (Metro) Club.
- Object History
- This pin was part of Councillor Jim Young's collection. Jim Young was a Burnaby Councillor for 12 years, from 1987 until 1999. During his time in office he served on 19 boards and councils and was instrumental in major developments in transportation, policing and neighbourhood development.
- Marks/Labels
- "BASEBALL / S.B.M.C.", embossed "KELBERT TROPHIES LTD / VANCOUVER / TAIWAN", stamped on reverse
- Names
- South Burnaby Metro Club
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49972
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV006.1.67
- Description
- Lapel pin, with a post back and stamped out of brass the metal plated with gold. The pin is a soccer ball with a ribbon at the top and another ribbon at the bottom. The ribbons are enamelled green and the ball is white and black. There is a small maple leaf in the soccer ball. The upper ribbon says "SOUTH BURNABY" and the lower ribbon says, "METRO CLUB'. On the reverse side is the makers stamp. The pin was made by "Kelbert Trophies Ltd., Vancouver and Tiawan.." This pin was issued by the South Burnaby Metro (Men's) Club.
- Object History
- This pin was part of Councillor Jim Young's collection. Jim Young was a Burnaby Councillor for 12 years, from 1987 until 1999. During his time in office he served on 19 boards and councils and was instrumental in major developments in transportation, policing and neighbourhood development.
- Marks/Labels
- "SOUTH BURNABY / METRO CLUB", embossed "KELBERT / TROPHIES LTD / VANCOUVER / TAIWAN", stamped on reverse
- Names
- South Burnaby Metro Club
Images
Bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90814
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.40.5
- Description
- A matte black 250ml smooth glass bottle of Coca-cola. The liquid is still inside. The Coca-cola logo is in red, and "ZERO" is in white. There is a yellow and orange flame on the bottle neck. The lid is aluminum and still sealed.
- Object History
- This was a free giveaway from Coca-cola during the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay held in Burnaby's Cultural Complex.
- Classification
- Advertising Media
- Object Term
- Bottle, Sample
- Marks/Labels
- Coca-cola
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Red
- Yellow
- Measurements
- 8 inches high
- Maker
- Coca-cola
- Subjects
- Advertising Medium
- Beverages
- Events
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
St. Nicholas Dramatic Society
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35435
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1913] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the curtain of the St. Nicholas Dramatic Society which staged plays in the hall of St. Nicholas Anglican Church at 3883 Triumph Street. A man with a moustache is standing beside the lowered curtain.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1913] (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pioneer Tales subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 204-293
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the curtain of the St. Nicholas Dramatic Society which staged plays in the hall of St. Nicholas Anglican Church at 3883 Triumph Street. A man with a moustache is standing beside the lowered curtain.
- Subjects
- Advertising Medium
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Triumph Street
- Street Address
- 3883 Triumph Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Heights Area
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact18096
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV978.48.12
- Description
- Buy Burnaby Reverted Lands - Leaflet -- [192-]. Advertising leaflet for Burnaby Reverted Lands produced by the Corporation of the District of Burnaby B.C.. The leaflet explains the attraction to Burnaby and the good investment opportunity that it provides. It provides statistics from 1925 as to the financial position and property taxes. There is also a map outlining the land available for purchase.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
- Documentary Artifacts - Maps
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Flyer
Images
plaque
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36450
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.38.1
- Description
- Plaque. Badge shaped, made of ply-wooden, the background is painted yellow/tan and the lettering is black.
- Object History
- The plaque commemorates the history of the British Columbia Electric Railway in Burnaby, and the preservation of tram #1223 by the Burnaby Historical Society in 1958. Interurban tram No. 1223 has been restored by the joint efforts of the Friends of 1223 and Burnaby Village Museum. In March 2007 the tram was officially returned to Burnaby Village Museum and is currently on display, in a replica of a Tram Car Barn, at the Museum.
- Fraser Wilson hand lettered the sign.
- Marks/Labels
- "This Interurban Tram Car was built in 1913 by the St. Louis Car Co. for the British Columbia Electric Railway Co. and operated over that company's three lines in Burnaby until abandonment, November 1956. Throughout the nearly fifty years of its existence this tram and seventy similar cars carried many thousands of settlers and commuters and helped to build Burnaby into a thriving community of over 80,000"; "Dedicated and placed here by Burnaby Historical Society. Nov. 30th 1958", hand lettered.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47231
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.50.37
- Description
- Pin; green, gold, black, yellow; "Burnaby 1984"; flying bee holding a torch, "B.C. Summer Games"
- Object History
- The B.C. Games were established in 1977, and the first summer games were held in 1978. In 1984 the B.C. Summer Games was held in Burnaby. Premier W.R. Bennett's vision for this organization was "an opportunity to bring all parts of BC together, large and small communities, in the spirit of sport and friendship". Commemorative pin for the 1984 B.C. Summer Games held in Burnaby.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Pin, Promotional
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby 1984 / B.C. Summer Games
- Measurements
- L: 2.9 cm x W: 2.1 cm
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47237
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.50.43
- Description
- Pin, vertical rectangle, enamelled brass, white ground. At top in gold, "B.C. SUMMER", then vertical "GAMES" in wide lettering in gold, black, and shades of grey in rectangles of contrasting shades of same colours, then "1997" in white on gold bar, "PARTICIPANT" in gold at bottom. Up left side perpendicular to other print is "BURNABY" in same colours as 'Games'. Gold border around outside edge, gold outlines on 'Games' and 'Burnaby'. Clear coating. Reverse is shiny brass with some scratches, post and butterfly clutch fastener. Post is set on round base with stop. Clutch is brass, tarnished. Clear coat on front has some wear.
- Object History
- The B.C. Games were established in 1977, and the first summer games were held in 1978. Commemorative pin for the 1997 B.C. Summer Games held in Burnaby [for participants].
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Commemorative
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby / B.C. Summer Games / 1997 / Participant
- Measurements
- L: 2.5 cm x W: 1.7 cm
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47238
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.50.44
- Description
- Pin, vertical rectangle, enamelled brass, white ground. At top in gold, "B.C. SUMMER", then vertical "GAMES" in wide lettering in gold, black, and shades of grey in rectangles of contrasting shades of same colours, then "1997" in white on gold bar, "PARTICIPANT" in gold at bottom. Up left side perpendicular to other print is "BURNABY" in same colours as 'Games'. Gold border around outside edge, gold outlines on 'Games' and 'Burnaby'. Clear coating. Reverse is shiny brass with some scratches, post and butterfly clutch fastener. Post is set on round base with stop. Clutch is brass, tarnished. Clear coat on front has some wear.
- Object History
- The B.C. Games were established in 1977, and the first summer games were held in 1978. Commemorative pin for the 1997 B.C. Summer Games held in Burnaby [for participants].
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Commemorative
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby / B.C. Summer Games / 1997 / Participant
Images
matchbook
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89161
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV017.37.8
- Description
- matchbook; red folded paper with gold ink text and illustration of a dragon; "Dragon Inn / 4510 KINGSWAY, BURNABY, B.C. / 4524 E. HASTINGS, BURNABY B.C." printed on face; "THE HOUSE OF / CHINESE SMORGASBORD / Dragon Inn / 4510 Kingsway, Burnaby . . . 435-4148 / 4524 E. Hastings . . . 298-6481". There are pink-tipped matches in the book.
- Object History
- Dragon Inn belonged to the Lee family. The Dragon Inn restaurant was located at at 4510 Kingsway, on the corner of Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue (opened in the 1970s) and later at Hastings Street near Willingdon (opened in the 1990s). The Dragon Inn was known for its exterior neon sign which was removed in 1997.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Temperature Control Equipment - - Firemaking Equipment
- Object Term
- Matchbook
- Names
- Dragon Inn
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 4510 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Chinese New Year envelope
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89950
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV019.16.3
- Description
- Chinese New Year envelope; red paper with gummed, fold closure at top; text in Chinese and English in gold reading: "Jagmeet Singh / Leader of Canada's NDP / Burnaby South NDP Candidate / www.jagmeetsingh.ca / Paid for and authorized by official agent of the candidate."; contains a small, square orange-flavoured candy and a thin card; card has the candidate's name and photograph on one side, and the Chinese zodiac on the other.
- Object History
- Jagmeet Singh is a Canadian lawyer and politician serving as leader of the New Democratic Party since 2017. He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Burnaby South in a February 25, 2019 by-election.
- Classification
- Merchandising T&E
- Object Term
- Envelope, Money
- Subjects
- Advertising Medium
- Holidays - Chinese New Year
- Persons - South Asian Canadians
- Officials - Elected Officials
- Celebrations
- Names
- Singh, Jagmeet
Images
Go Pages promotion at Petro-Canada
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96658
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2003]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Richard Samuda of Go Pages yelling through a bullhorn at the Petro-Canada gas station at Lougheed and Willingdon. Samuda is advertising free gas as a promotion for Go Pages' launch.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2003]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-2280
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Richard Samuda of Go Pages yelling through a bullhorn at the Petro-Canada gas station at Lougheed and Willingdon. Samuda is advertising free gas as a promotion for Go Pages' launch.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a March 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata: "Richard Samuda invites drivers into the Petro-Canada station at Lougheed and Willingdon to gas up for free, to promote the launch of Go Pages. The team of guerrilla gas jockies descended unanounced on stations around the Lower Mainland for three days, pumping about 1000 tanks of free gas."
- Geographic Access
- Lougheed Highway
- Willingdon Avenue
- Planning Study Area
- Brentwood Area
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47170
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.43.14
- Description
- Pin, white, gold, red, black; "Burnaby Laphounds" "of Burnaby British Columbia" "1957"
- Object History
- The Guild founded in 1957.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby Laphounds / British Columbia / 1957
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47175
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.43.19
- Description
- Pin, yellow and gold; "Burnaby Parks & Recreation" "Skating Lessons"
- Object History
- Used in the late 1980s (perhaps earlier, perhaps later as well), pins were given to children who completed coloured levels in the Burnaby Parks and Recreation Skating Lessons program.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols - - Achievement Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby Parks and Recreation / Skating Lessons
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47232
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.50.38
- Description
- Pin; green, gold, black, yellow; "Burnaby 1984"; flying bee holding a torch, "B.C. Summer Games"
- Object History
- Commemorative pin for the 1984 B.C. Summer Games held in Burnaby. The B.C. Games were established in 1977, and the first summer games were held in 1978.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby 1984 / B.C. Summer Games
- Subjects
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47239
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.50.45
- Description
- Pin, vertical rectangle, grey metal with raised lettering and borders. At top, "B.C. SUMMER", then vertically arranged "GAMES" in wide letters in alternately positive and negative print, then "1997" at bottom in raised bar. "BURNABY" up left side, "VOLUNTEER" up right side, both perpendicular to other print. Back of pin is textured grey metal with post and butterfly clutch fastener. Post is set in round base with stop. Near edge of pin is "R" in circle, "ARTISS / REGINA / CANADA". Clutch is shiny silver metal with stamped "BALLOU REG'D / 130 YEARS".
- Object History
- The B.C. Games were established in 1977, and the first summer games were held in 1978. Commemorative pin for the 1997 B.C. Summer Games held in Burnaby [for volunteers].
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Commemorative
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby / B.C. Summer Games / Volunteer / 1997
- Colour
- Silver
- Measurements
- L: 2.2 cm x W: 1.8 cm
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Events - Competitions
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Sports
- Persons - Volunteers
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47240
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.50.46
- Description
- Pin, vertical rectangle, grey metal with raised lettering and borders. At top, "B.C. SUMMER", then vertically arranged "GAMES" in wide letters in alternately positive and negative print, then "1997" at bottom in raised bar. "BURNABY" up left side, "VOLUNTEER" up right side, both perpendicular to other print. Back of pin is textured grey metal with post and butterfly clutch fastener. Post is set in round base with stop. Near edge of pin is "R" in circle, "ARTISS / REGINA / CANADA". Clutch is shiny silver metal with stamped "BALLOU REG'D / 130 YEARS".
- Object History
- The B.C. Games were established in 1977, and the first summer games were held in 1978. Commemorative pin for the 1997 B.C. Summer Games held in Burnaby [for volunteers].
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Commemorative
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby / B.C. Summer Games / Volunteer / 1997
- Colour
- Silver
- Measurements
- L: 2L: 2.2 cm x W: 1.8 cm
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Events - Competitions
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Sports
- Persons - Volunteers
Images
Pacific Pin Club show
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96922
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Dan Pederson viewing some of his pin collection with a magnifying glass, at the Pacific Pin Club's show and sale at the Capitol Hill Community Hall.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-2477
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Dan Pederson viewing some of his pin collection with a magnifying glass, at the Pacific Pin Club's show and sale at the Capitol Hill Community Hall.
- Subjects
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Exhibitions
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a May 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata: "Dan Pederson takes a closer look at some of the 3,000 pins in his collection, at the Pacific Pin Club's first public show and sale at the Capitol Hill Community Centre. Pederson says he started collecting pins in 1984, at the Los Angeles Olympics and he's travelled to various competitions like the Commonwealth, Pan Am and Canada Games to amass his collection. "I like to trade with the actual athletes," he says. "Every pin has a story." The Pin Club has about 44 members from Vancouver Island to Alberta. It started when collectors, who started accumulating pins during Expo 86, started getting together to compare and trade their finds. The club meets monthly."
- Geographic Access
- Howard Avenue
- Street Address
- 361 Howard Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Capitol Hill Area
Images
tram destination roller
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact25717
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.73.3
- Description
- Stiff fabric scroll, rolled up and attached to a metal roll that would be placed into a holder. Black back ground and white capital letters for destinations: "VANCOUVER / WESTMINSTER / CENTRAL PK / HIGHLAND PK / BURNABY LK / DOUGLAS RD / STEVESTON / MARPOLE / LIMITED / SPECIAL / RACE TRACK / HORNE PAYNE / CARRALL ST / PARK AVE / CAR BARNS".
- Object History
- This was a destination roller for British Columbia Electric Railway tram, Burnaby Lake line. It was used by drivers to change the name of their destination.
- Classification
- Land Transportation T&E
- Object Term
- Sign
- Marks/Labels
- "CAR BARNS / CARRALL ST / PARK AVE / HORNE PAYNE / RACE TRACK / SPECIAL / LIMITED / MARPOLE / STEVESTON / DOUGLAS RD / BURNABY LK / HIGHLAND PK / CENTRAL PK / WESTMINSTER / VANCOUVER ". printed in white on black background. The back of the scroll has shortened versions of the destinations in black lettering on a white background.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards