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Museum materials for exhibits subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18848
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2019
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
2 digital files (tiff, pdf)
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of discrete items and records pertaining to various permanent and temporary exhibits created by Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum exhibits series
Subseries
Museum materials for exhibits subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
2 digital files (tiff, pdf)
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of discrete items and records pertaining to various permanent and temporary exhibits created by Burnaby Village Museum.
Accession Code
BV019.36.1
BV019.61.1
Date
2019
Media Type
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
further accruals are expected
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100 Years of Gilmore School video collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10596
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2017
Collection/Fonds
100 Years of Gilmore School video collection
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
6 video recordings (mp4) (approx. 42 min.) : digital, 24 fps and 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of film content relating to the history of Gilmore Avenue School (Gilmore Community School) upon the recognition of it's 100th anniversary and includes a documentary film created by Yunuen Perez Vertti titled: "100 Years of Gilmore School" along with five short anecdotal films from s…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
100 Years of Gilmore School video collection
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
6 video recordings (mp4) (approx. 42 min.) : digital, 24 fps and 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of film content relating to the history of Gilmore Avenue School (Gilmore Community School) upon the recognition of it's 100th anniversary and includes a documentary film created by Yunuen Perez Vertti titled: "100 Years of Gilmore School" along with five short anecdotal films from students past and present.
History
In 2016, the Heights Neighbourhood Association decided to recognize the 100th anniversary of Gilmore Avenue School. The Association partnered with filmmaker and producer, Yunuen Perez Vertti to create a film featuring historic photographs and interviews with students from decades past. The premier screening of the film was held at Gilmore Community School on Friday May 13, 2016. The film was later screened at Burnaby's McGill Public Library on January 17, 2017 where community members were invited to share their own memories of the school in front of the audience. Some of these memories were captured on film by Yunuen Perez Vertti and donated with permissions to Burnaby Village Museum.
Accession Code
BV018.13
BV017.48
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
2017
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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Neighbourhood Speaker Series - Fall 2017 subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18200
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2017
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
2 m4v video recordings
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of two Chinese Canadian Stories lectures that took place as part of the Burnaby Neighbourhood History Series on October 4, 2017 at the Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library. Presentations were recorded live while delivered by Julie Lee and Ken Yip. Both Julie Lee and Ken…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Burnaby Neighbourhood Speaker Series series
Subseries
Neighbourhood Speaker Series - Fall 2017 subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
2 m4v video recordings
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of two Chinese Canadian Stories lectures that took place as part of the Burnaby Neighbourhood History Series on October 4, 2017 at the Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library. Presentations were recorded live while delivered by Julie Lee and Ken Yip. Both Julie Lee and Ken Yip share their stories about their family farms in Burnaby.
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Accession Code
BV018.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
2017
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
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Museum research interviews subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18780
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[2015]-2017
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
3 sound recordings (mp3) + 51 video recordings (02:55:45 min) + 5 audio recordings (wav)
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of oral history interviews that were conducted by staff of Burnaby Village Museum for various research projects regarding the history of Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Museum research interviews subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
3 sound recordings (mp3) + 51 video recordings (02:55:45 min) + 5 audio recordings (wav)
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of oral history interviews that were conducted by staff of Burnaby Village Museum for various research projects regarding the history of Burnaby.
Accession Code
BV018.18.1
BV019.13.1
BV019.14.1
Date
[2015]-2017
Media Type
Sound Recording
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
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S. Dale Standen fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88376
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2014
Collection/Fonds
S. Dale Standen fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1 cm. of textual records.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of one book, titled "Standens and McQueens: A Canadian Story of Migrant Families" written and published by S. Dale Standen.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2014
Collection/Fonds
S. Dale Standen fonds
Physical Description
1 cm. of textual records.
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2014-30
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of one book, titled "Standens and McQueens: A Canadian Story of Migrant Families" written and published by S. Dale Standen.
History
Sydney Drysdale (Dale) Standen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, in 1942. That same year, his parents, Sydney (Sid) and Effie Standen (nee McQueen) moved his family west to Burnaby, following the McQueen family who moved here in 1941. Dale grew up with his family in South Burnaby from 1942 to 1963, first living on Miller Avenue and later at 3842 Imperial Street. His youngest brother Eric was born in Vancouver in 1947 and his two elder brothers Neil (born in 1939) and Phil (born in 1932) were born in Saskatchewan. His brother Phil died tragically during an RCAF training exercise in 1955 and was buried at Ocean View cemetery in Burnaby. Dale's parents were devoted to church work in West Burnaby United Church (formerly Jubilee Henderson Presbyterian Church) on Sussex Avenue. Dale's father, Sid, taught at Nelson Avenue School in 1949 and from 1950 at Burnaby South High School. After 1962, he taught at North Burnaby High School and then Burnaby Central High School as head of their math departments. He supplemented his teacher's income by marking Departmental exams in Victoria. He enjoyed coaching high school sports and was largely responsible for organizing high school boys curling in Greater Vancouver. Sid Standen retired from teaching in 1971. Dale graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia in 1963, a Masters of Arts degree from University of Oregon in 1965, and a PhD from University of Toronto in 1975. He was employed as an instructor at Vancouver City College from 1965 to 1967, a Professor at Trent University from 1971 to 2006, and Professor Emeritus of History from 2006 to present. At Trent, he served terms as Chair of the Department of History and Principal of Lady Eaton College. From 1986 to 1987, he was seconded to the History Division of the Canadian Museum of Civilization as Principal Historian, New France Section, and participated in the development of the Canada Hall exhibits. His research interests include the history of New France, particularly the fur trade and French Aboriginal relations, and applied/public history, especially museums. His interests have involved him in serving on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Canoe Museum and assisting the Design Team in the development of the Museum's millennium exhibits which were completed in 2001. He served a term as President of the French Colonial History Society, and is a past member of the Board of the Champlain Society. Dale's mother, Effie, died in Burnaby in 1965. His father, Sydney, remarried in 1967 to Gladys Marshall and they continued to live in the Standen home on Imperial Street until 1972. Dale inherited his family records and photographs following the death of his father in 1975 and, with some help from his brothers and other relatives, wrote a history of his parents’ families. Original family photos and records are held in the Trent University Archives.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Standen, Sydney Drysdale "Dale"
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds.
MSS189
Original records are held with the Trent University Archives: the Standen-McQueen Family fonds 14-014; and the William Standen fonds 87-006.
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Environmental Sustainability Strategy Steering Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96915
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2013
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
3 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Environmental Sustainability Strategy Steering Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2013
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Environmental Sustainability Strategy Steering Committee subseries
Physical Description
3 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Environmental Sustainability Strategy Steering Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
History
The Environmental Sustainability Strategy Steering Committee was established on December 10, 2012. The Committee advises on issues related to environmental strategies and initiatives focused on sustainability.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Audit Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96328
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2012-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
4 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Audit Committee including agendas, minutes, and reports.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2012-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Audit Committee subseries
Physical Description
4 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Audit Committee including agendas, minutes, and reports.
History
The Audit Committee was established on April 16, 2012. The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the work of external auditors. This oversight is meant to enhance the credibility and reliability of financial reporting while helping to ensure the independence of the external auditors.
Media Type
Textual Record
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International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96462
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
3 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee subseries
Physical Description
3 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
History
The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee was established January 12, 2012. The Committee acts as an advisory body for international relations and the Sister/Friendship City program and to assist Council in exploring opportunities for mutual economic and cultural benefits with other cities across the globe.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
In 2023, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Affairs Office requested from the City of Burnaby Mayor's Office that Taiwan be referred to as such without the written inclusion of China and affiliated names modern or historical, to keep in line with current Provincial and Federal practice. Historical records will not be altered and notes have been added where appropriate in archival descriptions in respect to the request.
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Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96466
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2006-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
15 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2006-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti subseries
Physical Description
15 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
History
The Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti was appointed May 8, 2006. The purpose of this committee was to develop anti-graffiti strategies and programs, promote mural programs. On January 26, 2015, the responsibilities for the Mayor’s Task Force on Graffiti were transferred to the Public Safety Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Community Development Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96377
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2005-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
23 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Development Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2005-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Community Development Committee subseries
Physical Description
23 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Development Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
History
The Community Development Committee (formerly the Housing Committee) was established in 2006. The Committee advised on protecting and providing affordable housing, leasing of City land for non-market and special needs housing, planning issues for residential land use, and impacts of federal and provincial policies on Burnaby housing issues. On January 26, 2015, the Committee’s name was changed from Community Development Committee to Planning and Development Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Environment Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96447
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2003-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
32 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Environment Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a comissioned portrait.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2003-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Environment Committee subseries
Physical Description
32 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Environment Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a comissioned portrait.
History
The Environment Committee (formerly the Environment and Waste Management Committee) was established on January 13, 2003. The Committee advises on issues such as minimizing environmental pollution, conserving and enhancing Burnaby’s natural landscape, and ensuring that new developments respect their natural surroundings. The Environment Committee and Social Planning Committee were integrated into the Sustainable City Advisory Committee in 2017. The Environment Committee was struck again in January of 2020.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Finance and Civic Development Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96452
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2003-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
27 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Finance and Civic Development Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2003-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Finance and Civic Development Committee subseries
Physical Description
27 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Finance and Civic Development Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.
History
Finance and Civic Development Committee was established on January 13, 2003 when the Civic Development Committee and the Finance an Economic Development Committee merged to become the Finance and Civic Development Committee. The Committee was responsible for municipal buildings, facilities, conservation areas (etc.) and long term financial planning. On January 26, 2015, the Committee changed its name from the Finance and Civic Development Committee to the Financial Management Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Social Issues Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96472
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2003-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
35 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Social Issues Committee including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2003-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Social Issues Committee subseries
Physical Description
35 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Social Issues Committee including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
History
The Social Issues Committee was established January 13, 2003 to replace the Community Issues and Social Planning Committee. The Social Issues Committee advised on a variety of social issues including crime prevention, leasing space at Burnaby’s Community Resource Centres, and the needs of seniors, youth, families, ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. On January 26, 2015, the Social Issues Committee changed its name to the Social Planning Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Kushiro Cup Selection Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96463
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1997-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
13 folders of textual records + 2 photographs + 2 floppy discs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Kushiro Cup Selection Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1997-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Kushiro Cup Selection Committee subseries
Physical Description
13 folders of textual records + 2 photographs + 2 floppy discs
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Kushiro Cup Selection Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
History
This committee has been annually struck in order to choose an outstanding Burnaby citizen as the Kushiro Cup Award Citizen of the Year.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Community Heritage Commission Special Project fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription74546
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994-2012
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
79 photograph (jpeg) : col., 300ppi ; 43 photograph (tiff) : col., 600ppi ; 48 interviews (wav) : digital sound files.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of project records created by Burnaby's Community Heritage Commission as part of their initiative and mandate.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994-2012
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Physical Description
79 photograph (jpeg) : col., 300ppi ; 43 photograph (tiff) : col., 600ppi ; 48 interviews (wav) : digital sound files.
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2012-07
2009-10
2012-30
2016-04
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of project records created by Burnaby's Community Heritage Commission as part of their initiative and mandate.
History
The History and Heritage Committee was established in 1992 under Burnaby's Centennial Committee. When the Centennial Committee was disbanded on December 31, 1992, the History and Heritage Committee was made a part of the Burnaby Heritage Advisory Committee. It proceeded under its authority until 1995 when it was renamed The Community Heritage Commission (CHC) as a municipal heritage advisory committee by the Burnaby City Council under section 15 of the Heritage Conservation Act. The commission endeavours to provide comprehensive community heritage and history projects and programs to bring together the personal history of citizens and facilitate a wider understanding and appreciation of Burnaby's collective memory. Projects undertaken by Burnaby's Community Heritage Commission include: Burnaby Centennial Anthology: Stories of Early Burnaby; In the Shadow by the Sea: Recollections of Burnaby's Barnet Village; the Heritage Burnaby website (www.heritageburnaby.ca); Charting Change: An Interactive Atlas; and various oral history projects. These projects fall under the Community Heritage Commission's mandate to provide the citizens of Burnaby and the wider public with access to information about the city and its unique history through publications and online finding aids.
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Sound Recording
Creator
Community Heritage Commission
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
PC 615, PC 503, MSS198, MSS171, MSS196, and PC 549
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Community Policing Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96425
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
44 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Policing Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Community Policing Committee subseries
Physical Description
44 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Policing Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
History
The Community Policing Committee was established on March 21, 1994. The purpose of this committee was to advise Council on directions and strategies for community policing and crime prevention strategies; to serve as a liaison between Council, district community consultative committees, and the RCMP; and to serve as a link between those groups and the broader community. On January 26, 2015, the Committee’s name was changed from the Community Policing Committee to the Public Safety Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Simon Fraser Liaison Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96471
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
6 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Simon Fraser Liaison Committee including agendas, minutes, and correspondence.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Simon Fraser Liaison Committee subseries
Physical Description
6 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Simon Fraser Liaison Committee including agendas, minutes, and correspondence.
History
The Simon Fraser Liaison Committee was established in 1991. The Committee liaises with Simon Fraser University on matters of common interest.
Media Type
Textual Record
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St. Helen's Parish fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77922
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2012
Collection/Fonds
St. Helen's Parish fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1.5 cm. of textual records + 1 medallion
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of posters, cards, anniversary programs, a pictorial photo directory, a calendar, a book and a medallion related to St. Helen's Parish. Items in this fonds depict its Centennial Celebrations.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2012
Collection/Fonds
St. Helen's Parish fonds
Physical Description
1.5 cm. of textual records + 1 medallion
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2013-10
2013-11
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of posters, cards, anniversary programs, a pictorial photo directory, a calendar, a book and a medallion related to St. Helen's Parish. Items in this fonds depict its Centennial Celebrations.
History
In the first years of the 20th century, the hill overlooking the city of Vancouver was barely developed. This area, known as Vancouver Heights, commands a magnificent view of the city, the north shore mountains, and the sea. During the first decade, there was just a handful of people willing to brave the inconvenience of living in a remote area to dwell in such splendour. Among them were 10 Catholic families. They dreamt about establishing a Catholic community, a church, and perhaps even a school of their own. They knew it would take hard work and sacrifice to realize their dream. In 1912, the Second Narrows Bridge and several industrial plants were built in this area. Archbishop Neil McNeil, recognizing the potential for greater development, requested aid from Toronto's Catholic Extension Society, to help purchase property at the corner of Pandora and Ingleton to build a small church and home for the priest. The $6000 construction expense was donated by Mr. Justice Kelly, who requested that the church be named Saint Helen in memory of his daughter, Helen. On August 11, 1912, Saint Helen's church was blessed. 12 years later, in 1923, a second dream was realized with the construction of Saint Helen's School. The Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul would staff the school for over 50 years, dedicating their lives to the education of thousands of children. 1936 began an era of unprecedented growth under the leadership of Msgr. Daniel Carey. In 1948, despite post-war hardships, he was able to inspire his community to build a new school. He then turned his attention to the over-crowded church and, in 1956, to the delight of the parishioners, the new Saint Helen's Church was blessed. By 1973, the demographics of Saint Helen's Parish had experienced a dramatic change. From the Anglo-Irish parishioners of the early years, Saint Helen's was experiencing a huge increase in parishioners of Italian descent. Archbishop James Carney, realizing the need to better serve these immigrants, asked the Scalabrinian Congregation to take the parish under its care. The second era of physical growth and development in the parish would come under the direction of these missionary priests. The 1970s, with Father Joseph Ponti as pastor, would see the construction of a new rectory, a state-of-the-art hall/gymnasium, and a fully renovated school. Father Joe's dream was the construction of a church, with this in mind, he began to purchase the necessary land. Succeeding pastors Father Angelo Calandra and Father Peter Sordi continued to work towards this dream, accumulating land and initiating the process. Father Claudio Holzer, upon assuming the responsibilities of pastor, took a firm hold of the dreams of his predecessors and shaped them into the reality of the new Saint Helen's Church. From the beginning, St. Helen's Parish has been an active community participant in this area of Burnaby and continues to enjoy this participation not only here but in Metro Vancouver as well. On August 11, 2012, St. Helen's Catholic Church and Parish celebrated its 100th anniversary. -Information contributed by M. Tesan has been combined with information from the official website of the church.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
St. Helen's Catholic Church
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
MSS174
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Council Indemnity Advisory Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96428
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
12 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Council Indemnity Advisory Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, terms of reference, and a resource manual.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Council Indemnity Advisory Committee subseries
Physical Description
12 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Council Indemnity Advisory Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, terms of reference, and a resource manual.
History
The Council Indemnity Advisory Committee was first established on February 24, 1992. It was then reported out on September 14, 1992 and re-struck in 2001, 2007, and 2011. This committee was created in order to establish Council indemnities (dollar amounts) and their effective dates. The committee provides Council with a detached and objective body to complete this process.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Burnaby Outdoor Club fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription71572
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1991-2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Outdoor Club fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1 folder textual records + 3 optical discs : CD-ROM
Scope and Content
Fonds comprises the Burnaby Outdoor Club's monthly newsletter "Footnotes". The newsletter, started in June 1991, details the events and activities undertaken by the Club and includes information on membership and club development. The fonds includes June 1991 to January 2009 newsletters on paper an…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1991-2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Outdoor Club fonds
Physical Description
1 folder textual records + 3 optical discs : CD-ROM
Description Level
Fonds
Record No.
MSS162
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2012-12
2016-13
2018-24
2020-17
Scope and Content
Fonds comprises the Burnaby Outdoor Club's monthly newsletter "Footnotes". The newsletter, started in June 1991, details the events and activities undertaken by the Club and includes information on membership and club development. The fonds includes June 1991 to January 2009 newsletters on paper and January 2009 to December 2020 in digital form.
History
The Burnaby Outdoor Club was formed in 1991 for the purpose of promoting the care and enjoyment of the outdoor environment through hiking, cycling, and skiing, supplemented by a variety of other sports and activities. The Club holds numerous sport and social events throughout the year and the monthly newsletter provides an overview of these events.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Burnaby Outdoor Club
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