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Locations in Vancouver and British Columbia

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [19--]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 album (61 photographs : b&w) ; 26.5 x 31.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photographic album of locations in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and other locations in British Columbia and Alberta. Photographs are reproductions of photographs taken between approximately 1880-1900, which were collected and pasted into the album.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [19--]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Fraser Wilson subseries

Physical Description: 1 album (61 photographs : b&w) ; 26.5 x 31.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 492-001

Access Restriction: In Archives only

Reproduction Restriction: No reproduction permitted

Accession Number: BHS1988-06

Scope and Content: Photographic album of locations in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and other locations in British Columbia and Alberta. Photographs are reproductions of photographs taken between approximately 1880-1900, which were collected and pasted into the album.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Cities; Geographic Features - Mountains; Geographic Features - Parks

Names: Wilson, Fraser

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on content of item; Table of contents of pictures and page numbers pasted in the front cover of the album; 1 photograph loose in between pages 12-13 of the album; reproduction of a photograph from Vancouver City Archives.

wedding dress

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.18.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.18.1

Description: Wedding dress, c.1907. Converted to day dress. Cream and white pouter pigeon bodice with lace and high collar. Full skirt and separate cumberbund. The shape of this dress is exemplary of the Edwardian pouter pigeon front, with a tiny waist to match. In museum records, there is a copy of the original wedding photo; on the back is written "shows dress before alteration to current state as day dress." The only readily noticeable differences are the absences of lace trim in the cuff and on the china silk bodice rosettes.

Object History: Made by Pattie Adelina Pearson, for her marriage to Charles James Mitchell in Gravesend, Kent, England on September 26, 1907. After, they travelled immediately to Canada, living in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta, her daughter and son being born in the latter province. Pattie moved to Vancouver in 1918, where with the exception of the period when she lived in Victoria, she lived until her death in October 1981 at the age of 101 years. She would have been 27 years old when she wore the dress.

Subjects: Clothing; Clothing - Costumes

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sheet music

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.222.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.222.1

Description: O Mistress Mine - Sheet Music -- [1906]. Sheet music O Mistress Mine from "Three Shakespeare Songs". The music was written by Roger Quilter and was produced by Boosey & Co., Ltd of New York. The front cover has been stamped by James Ramsey Limited, Edmonton Alberta. The back cover advertises six other songs and gives previews for all.

Country Made: United States of America

Province Made: New York

Site/City Made: NEW YORK

Patent Date: Copyright 1906

Title: O Mistress Mine

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Sheet Music

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autograph book

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.407.6

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.407.6

Description: Autograph Book - Booklet -- [1915]. Autograph book produced by Rose & Co at 44 Above Bar, Southhampton. The book was a gift to Mrs. Orman from the Teachers and Children of All Saints Sunday School, Eastleigh, Southhampton, upon her departure to Canada. The first four pages lists all the teachers and children's names. The front cover of the book is green with two painted purple flowers and "Autographs" embossed in white on the bottom right.

Object History: This accession appears to be connected to the Orman family. Ada Leila Orman was born June 2, 1901 in Eastleigh, Hampshire, England. According to the 1915 Census, the Orman family came to Canada in 1911 and settled in Calgary. Father Willoughby Henry Orman is listed there as working as a C.P.R. foreman, while mother Daisy Marie (Harklett) Orman worked at home. Older sister Daisy Hilda (Targett) Orman, worked as a stenographer. At five years old Leila began a long fight with a crippling type of rheumatoid arthritis. By the time she was thirteen, she experienced completely ankylosed joints. Her family travelled all over hoping to find a cure, but to no avail. While living in Calgary, Leila developed an interest in painting, knitting, and composing her own poems. She began writing news articles for the Calgary Daily Herald in the 1930s, and her first sonnet published was in that paper on August 28, 1934. She had a strong interest in the arts, often writing about music and the visual arts. While living in Calgary, she became a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club as well as a member of the Canadian Author’s Association. Three members of the family moved to B.C. when Willoughby retired, ca. 1938. In the 1940 BC Directory, the family are listed as living at 407 Campbell Street, Burnaby. Willoughby died in Burnaby in 1945. Daisy Marie died in 1955 after living 15 years in Burnaby. Her address at the time of her death is listed as 407 Rosewood Avenue, Burnaby. Leila was living with her at that time. Older sister Daisy Hilda married Edgar Harold Targett in 1922. They moved to B.C. from Alberta some years after the other three members of the family (ca. 1962). Daisy Hilda died in 1972. Her address at the time of her death was 7969 Rosewood Avenue, Burnaby. Leila wrote on a typewriter with two sticks to type out the letters. She was an avid reader and was able to turn the pages with a special stick with elastic bands wound around the ends. Canadian novelist Maida Parlow French became her lifelong friend and encouraged her to write her own autobiography - unfortunately it was never finished. Leila wrote “The Giving Heart” in October of 1948. By 1952, she was writing a column for the British Columbia Saturday Magazine entitled “Across the Board” with the intention of inspiring other “incapacitated folk” to live up to their full potential, “If [she] could reach a few people, and encourage them to reach up and out, [she] should feel the effort well worthwhile.” A member of the St. Alban’s Prayer Healing Fellowship group, Leila wrote the “Christian Manifesto for World Peace” in 1963. The Prayer Group met twice monthly at one of the members’ homes and undertook to pray daily for the sick and for world peace. After Leila’s mother died in 1955, Leila’s friend Jeanie Brown kept house for her and was her constant companion. Jeanie Brown and Leila lived together for over thirteen years until an accident sent Leila to hospital and later to nursing home where she died on February 16, 1976.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Booklets

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coupon

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.5831.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.5831.1

Description: Sunny Boy Premium Coupon - Coupon. Small paper coupon for Sunny Boy Cereal for a value of one. Sunny Boy Cereal was produced by Byers Flour Mills. The coupon is number 83992. The coupon states to write to the Byers Flour Mills, in Camrose, Alberta for a Premium List. The coupon measures 10cm x 5.5cm.

Maker: Byers Flour Mills

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: Alberta

Site/City Made: Camrose

Subjects: Exchange Medium; Exchange Medium - Coupons

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certificate

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV980.37.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV980.37.2

Description: Guaranteed Dental Plan - Certificate -- [1918]. Dental plan certificate for Mrs. T. Osecki-? which entitled her to a year of dentistry work including teeth cleaning and polishing three times a year, extraction of bad teeth, free examination and diagnosis. The certificate cost $2.50. The Dental Office was in Calgary, Alberta.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Certificates; Occupations; Occupations - Dentists

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sheet music

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV995.5.21

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV995.5.21

Description: Sheet music: "THEY'LL NEVER BRING UP FATHER 'TILL THEY TEAR DOWN DINTY MOORE'S"; cover has red, black and white illustration by Geo. McManus of large woman in elaborate hat with smaller man in evening dress; title is at top in black and red; "OPERATIC EDITION" in grey screened border at top; black "LYRICS AND MUSIC BY" "J. VINCENT HEALY AND DAVE REED"; "MADE IN U.S.A." at lower left; along bottom, "c 1923 BY INT'L FEATURE SERVICE, INC." "JEROME H. REMICK & CO. NEW YORK DETROIT" "GREAT BRITAIN RIGHTS RESERVED"; purple stamp "THE ART MUSIC CO, LTD. 10141-101ST STREET EDMONTON, - ALBERTA"; handwritten "J.O.G." at upper right; back cover has teaser ad; copyrighted in Canada, U.S.A., and Mexico; 518-4; last page has six extra choruses; 23.5cm x 30.5cm; darkened along spine, soiled

Maker: Jerome H. Remick & Company

Country Made: United States of America

Patent Date: 1923

Title: They'll Never Bring Up Father 'Till They Tear Down Dinty Moore's 518-4

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Sheet Music

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chicken fountain

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.15.3

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.15.3

Description: Device for watering chickens; ceramic, "Medalta Potteries, Medicine Hat, Alberta"; beige, stoneware; flat dish base is missing

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booklet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV983.9.62

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV983.9.62

Description: Elto Fastest - Booklet -- [1925]. Promotional booklet created by Elto to market their Fastest Light Twin Motor. The booklet includes coloured pictures of the motors being used and testimonials from Elto customers. The booklet has also been stamped with a list of distributors in British Columbia and Alberta, along with the address of Ensign Motor Supply Company of Vancouver.

Object History: Object inherited by donor from the estate of his parents, Albert Vincent Scott and Myrtle Edna (Broderick) Scott.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Booklets

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Pages

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.5287.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.5287.1

Description: Pages, loose, from a book; 1. Prince Albert; 2. royal family; 3. Marriage of Victoria and Albert; 4. Marriage of Prince of Wales and Alexandra; 5. Death of Queen Victoria; 6. Scene in Mortuary Chapel, Osborne; 7. Services at Westminster Abbey; 8. Embroidering the Royal Pall; 9. start of the Funeral Procession; 10. Embarkation at Cowes; 11. Voyage of the Alberta; 12. coffin passes through Marble Arch in London; 13. coffin passes through Hyde Park; 14. funeral cortege passes through Apsley Gate; 15. funeral service; 16. King Edward VII's first act of government; with loose page showing five portraits: Queen Victoria at centre, upper left 'Helena', upper right 'Louise', lower left 'Jane Churchill', lower right 'Beatrice'

Subjects: Persons - Royalty; Souvenirs; Souvenirs - Royalty; Documentary Artifacts

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coupon

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.5880.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.5880.1

Description: Sunny Boy Premium Coupons - Coupon. Ten coupons for Sunny Boy Cereal by Byers Flour Mills in Camrose Alberta.

Maker: Byers Flour Mills

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: Alberta

Site/City Made: Camrose

Subjects: Exchange Medium; Exchange Medium - Coupons

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leisure suit

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV004.17.25

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV004.17.25

Description: Suit. Man's suit. Light blue, polyester, leisure suit with dark blue topstitch detail. Suit consisting of jacket and pants. Washing instruction logos on label on pants and jacket.

Object History: c. 1970. Worn on boat cruises and for other leisure activities by Mr. Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.

Marks/Labels: "GWG" (logo), printed on label on jacket and pants "UNION MADE EDMONTON CANADA (small)", printed on label on jacket and pants "polyester 100% polyester", printed on label on jacket and pants "120" (washing instructions logo), printed on label on jacket and pants "Reg", printed on label on jacket "M 44", printed on label on jacket

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: Alberta

Site/City Made: Edmonton

Subjects: Clothing; Clothing - Outerwear

Names: Fountain, Edward

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police badge

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.18.4

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.18.4

Description: British Columbia Provincial Police badge (# 678). It is silver-coloured and has geometic line shapes bordering a circle with engraving. An engraved banner crosses the circle. The obverse pattern is visible on the reverse.

Object History: This item was a gift to Donald Brown. In 1947, Don left the army to join the ranks of the British Columbia Provincial Police force – embarking on a three-decade long career. His first assignment brought him to the city that he would eventually adopt as home – Burnaby – and he served here from 1947-1954, first as a member of the BC Police Department and then as a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman after the Provincial force was absorbed by their federal counterparts, the RCMP. In 1954, Don was transferred to Regina, Saskatchewan and then on to Ottawa, Ontario to serve in the Crime Detection Laboratories. After a year and a half spent in training, he became qualified as an Examiner of Questioned Documents and travelled extensively throughout Ontario and Quebec, providing expert testimony in such matters as handwriting, counterfeiting, graphic arts, alterations, etc. During this time, he also attained the rank of first Corporal, and then Sergeant in the RCMP. In total, Don spent over nine years in Ottawa, and while working, managed to add to his education by taking courses from Carleton University, the RCAF and the Ottawa Teacher’s College at night. In July, 1963, Don made his way back to the West Coast when he was transferred to Vancouver to be the Second in Charge of a new laboratory and head of the Document Section. He was soon promoted to Staff Sergeant. Once again, his experience and expertise was called upon and he devoted a great deal of time to providing expert testimony in BC and the Yukon. In May of 1970, he was promoted to Sub-Inspector and was transferred to Edmonton to take command of the new Crime Detection Laboratory built to serve Alberta and the Northwest Territories. By 1972, he was promoted to full Inspector. Under his direction, the new Edmonton lab became one of the most utilised in the RCMP. Transferred back to Vancouver in 1975, Don became the Officer-in-Charge of a new Crime Laboratory and took over the National Police Services pilot project for British Columbia – overseeing work in the areas of computer sciences, laboratory, communications, records, and identification sections. He was rewarded for this work with a promotion to Superintendent in September, 1975. In 1976, after a distinguished 35 years combined service to the armed forces and the police (and a list of awards and citations including the Meritorious Service Award BCPP-1950, the Commissioner’s Commendation RCMP-1951, Chief of Police Commendation-1951, and the Canadian Centennial Medal-1967), Don retired and founded his own laboratory to carry on his work in the field of questioned documents. He supplied his services as an expert witness throughout the western provinces and added to his list of associations and awards. He became a Fellow (Emeritus) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, a Life Member (Emeritus) and Past Director of the Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences, a Member of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners. It was at this point in his life, after his retirement, that Don decided to become involved in local politics and with the blessing of his wife and six children, he joined the Burnaby Voters’ Association as their Secretary and in 1978 was elected to a two-year term as a Burnaby School Trustee. After his two successful years as Trustee, he chose to run as a candidate for alderman during the next municipal election held in November of 1979. Not only did he win his seat for that election, but he was also successful in defending his position on Council during the next two elections as well, serving Burnaby as Alderman from 1979 to 1985. During this time, Don also became a member of the Community College for the Retired, the Horsemen’s Society and the Burnaby Historical Society. He has also given his support to Arts Council programs and numerous other community functions over the years. In 1991, Don was appointed as Chair of the Burnaby Centennial Committee, dedicating himself to making Burnaby’s Centennial celebration a memorable success. Throughout part of 1991 and all of 1992, Don gave his time unstintingly, often attending several meetings and/or functions a day. His contributions were always supported by his wife Helen, and their work during the Centennial Year was just one example of the strength of their 66-year partnership. They were both formally recognized for their efforts when they were chosen to receive the Kushiro Cup and named the Citizens of the Year in 1992. Also that year, Don was a recipient of the Canadian 125 Medal and one year later, in March 1993, Donald Brown was awarded Burnaby’s highest honour and was made a Freeman of the City of Burnaby.

Marks/Labels: "BRITISH / COLUMBIA", engraved on front "POLICE" (large), engraved on front "678", stamped on reverse

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Policing; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Badges

Names: British Columbia Provincial Police

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microphone

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.34.27

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.34.27

Description: Microphone - "CANADIAN ASTATIC LIMITED / TORONTO CANADA / MADE IN CANADA" Model 200. Hardwired with RCA 1/4 inch jack and an "ON ? OFF" switch. The body of the microphone is painted metallic gold. The microphone is stored in a wood, Alberta Springs, Old Time , Sipping Whiskey box

Object History: Used by Mr Stiglish when he was calling square dances in Burnaby.

Names: Stiglish, F.J. "Jack"

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photographic medallion with frame

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV007.20.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV007.20.2

Description: photographic medallion with frame; circular gold-tone metal frame with sepia photograph of Rhoda Mae Jeffers as a young girl [c.1915]; the photograph was wrapped around a round metal button, 15 cm in diameter and treated with a coating to increase its rigidity. "Columbia Medallion Studios Chicago" is stamped on the metal frame back; fold out wire stand.

Object History: Rhoda Maie Jeffers (middle name also spelled Mae) was born in July 1, 1904 in River Hebert, Nova Scotia to Albert Clifford Jeffers (1877 - 1967) and Eldora McAloney (1879 - 1978). The family moved to British Columbia in 1912, living in Vancouver at various addresses before moving to Burnaby around 1950 residing at 4254 Charles Street. Albert and Eldora Jeffers had three children; Rhoda Maie (Mae), Sarah Etta "Muriel" (later Webster) and Charles Kenneth Leroy (1906-1970). Rhoda began teaching in Grand Forks in 1922 and one of her early teaching posts included Eriksdale, Manitoba. Rhoda divided her teaching career between Alberta, Lake Cowichan, Agassiz and North Delta. In 1952, Rhoda worked as an exchange teacher in England and in 1957, Rhoda graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Education (secondary specialization). Due to a severe injury in 1969, Rhoda was forced to retire and sometime after, she moved in with her parents at 4254 Charles Street. Rhoda continued to reside at this address until a year before her death in 1990.

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Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Documentary Artifacts - - Graphic Documents

Object Term: Photograph

Measurements: Diameter: 15.5 cm; Height: .5 cm

Maker: Columbia Medallion Studios

Country Made: United States of America

Province Made: Illinois

Site/City Made: Chicago

Names: Jeffers, Rhoda Mae

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camera

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.28.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.28.1

Description: A Kodak camera inside of a brown leather camera case with a long shoulder strap. The camera case opens with a round metal clasp at the front top-centre. The rectangular camera fits snugly inside the case.

Object History: This camera belonged to Percy Mallett who immigrated to Okotoks, Alberta from Cornwall, England. He married Alice Mallett (nee Lowry) and moved to Vancouver, BC in 1910. The couple later moved to Burnaby to raise their family in 1915. They had three children.

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Photographic T&E - - Camera Equipment

Object Term: Camera

Marks/Labels: Kodak

Colour: Brown

Measurements: height: 24 cm width: 13 cm depth: 5.5 cm

Subjects: Photographic Tools and Equipment - Camera

Names: Mallett, Percy

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Heights Area

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suitcase

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV023.8.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV023.8.2

Description: Suitcase made of cardboard with a dark grey/green coloured vinyl. The suitcase has metal edge detail and metal hardware including locks and hinges; The locks and hinges are stamped with "CHENEY / ENGLAND". Both the locks and hinges have a ratcheting system in order to expand the suitcase in the event that the case is quite full.; There is various strips of tape and tape residue around the exterior of the case.; On the top side of the lid is a red plastic label "KALWANT SINGH PARMAR"; Also on the lid of the case are two faded labels with a red band at the top.; The inside of the suitcase is lined with a paper like material with a grey and white pixilated houndstooth pattern.; There is a British Airways label inside the case with address information.

Object History: The suitcase was used by the donor when they immigrated from England (via India) on June 9 1973. They had been living in Coventry, England. They purchased the suitcase there. The donor flew from Amsterdam to Edmonton, Alberta on a Canadian Pacific Air Lines flight. They flew to Vancouver after that.

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Personal Gear - - Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Object Term: Case, Traveling

Measurements: Height: 50 cm; Width: 72 cm; Depth: 22 cm

Subjects: Personal Gear; Persons - South Asian Canadians

Names: Parmar, Kalwant Singh "Nadeem"

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Interview with Lachman Singh Gill and Gill family members

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 2023 (interview content), interviewed 6 May 2023

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 sound recordings (wav) (124 min., 8 sec.) + 1 sound recording (m4a) 1:15:54

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Lachman Singh Gill and family members conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The first part of the interview was conducted with Lachman Singh Gill in Punjabi with some English and the second part of the interview (15 mi…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Museum Oral Histories series

Subseries: Many Voices Project Interviews subseries

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 sound recordings (wav) (124 min., 8 sec.) + 1 sound recording (m4a) 1:15:54

Material Details: Interviewer: Rajdeep Interviewees: Lachman Singh Gill and family members - Santokh Singh Gill, Mohinder Kaur Gill and Prem Kaur Gill Location of Interview: Gill family residence Interview Date: June 12, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks:124 min., 8 sec. Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Lachman Singh Gill and family members conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The first part of the interview was conducted with Lachman Singh Gill in Punjabi with some English and the second part of the interview (15 min.) was conducted in English with family members, Santokh Singh Gill, Mohinder Kaur Gill and Prem Kaur Gill. 00:00:00 - 00:05:35 This interview starts abruptly, and the interviewer was unable to introduce the interviewees and themself. There were also technical difficulties in the beginning, which led to the recording starting mid-sentence. Discussion begins with Lachman Singh Gill providing details on his spiritual practices and background. 00:05:35 - 00:13:38 Discussion continues with Lachman providing details on his birthplace in Punjab, his family home, family names and languages spoken while living in India (Punjabi and Urdu). Family members chime in to help with details. 00:13:39 - 00:18:00 Lachman Gill imparts information on his migration story from England to British Columbia and his experiences when he first came to England from India. Lachman shares his employment history in Vancouver and India. 00:18:01 - 00:23:34 Lachman talks about his marriage to Surjit Kaur (Ark) Gill in India in 1943 and shares the names of their seven children, including his youngest daughter Sarbjit who died tragically at a young age. Lachman shares the details of his daily routine at the age of 95 years old. 00:23:35 - 00:25:48 Lachman shares information on the Gurdwaras that he visits for prayers, weddings and events. 00:25:49 - 00:35:49 Lachman recalls his experience living in India at the time of Partition in 1947 including details on his family’s experiences of how they helped protect a Muslim family. 00:35:50 - 00:39:49 Lachman comments on his experiences of living in Burnaby from when he first arrived here. Lachman, Santokh, Prem and the interviewer recount the names and locations of gurdwaras in the lower mainland and how they’ve changed over time. 00:39:50 - 00:43:15 Lachman shares his employment history working in a foundry and driving a taxi. Santokh, Mohinder and Prem Gill provide information about Lachman’s wife Surjeet Kaur Gill. The group describes their family home in Burnaby which they've lived in since 1973 and their first home on Georgia Street in Burnaby. 00:43:16 - 00:49:19 Lachman, Mohinder and Santokh recall their experiences obtaining citizenship as British subjects and how they were able to buy a home in a year. Santokh Gill recalls how he and his brother took over his father’s taxi after he retired and later sold it for a profit. 00:49:20 - 01:04:19 Lachman describes in detail his daily routine as a 95 year old. The group shares some of their favourite types of roti and Lachman talks about using his hearing aid. The interviewer and group convey to Lachman how the information will be used. Lachman describes how his wife made oatmeal. 01:04:20 - 01:15:54 In this portion of the interview, Santokh and Prem Gill show the interviewer a book by Henry Bromley titled “Fire in the Blood: A History of British Columbia and Alberta Foundries”. The book was given to the Santokh when he was working at the foundry and contains photographs of Lachman Gill and the foundries they worked at. Santokh describes photographs within the book and the metal casting processes.

History: Interviewees' biographies: Lachman Singh Gill was born in 1928 in the village of Ferozepur near Lakhpur, Punjab. In 1943, Lachman married his wife Surjit Kaur Ark who was from the village of Malpur. Sometime after Partition in 1947, Lachman and his wife Surjeet immigrated to England. Lachman and Surjit had seven children, four sons and three daughters. Around 1973, Lachman's son, Santokh "Gurmail" Singh Gill sponsored his father and mother and they immigrated to Canada joining him and his family in Burnaby, British Columbia. After arriving in British Columbia, Lachman worked as a steel worker at a foundry and drove his own taxi. Lachman retired in his ffities and continues to live with his son and family in Burnaby. Santokh "Gurmail" Singh Gill was born in the District of Jalandhar in Punjab, India. Gurmail moved to England with his family in 1957 and immigrated to British Columbia in 1966. Gurmail married Mohinder Kaur Gill in England in 1968 and she immigrated to British Columbia from England soon after. Gurmail first lived with a cousin in Burnaby before purchasing a home of his own in Burnaby where he raised his family. Gurmail worked in the steel industry and was a member and treasurer of the CAIMAW before the union merged with the Canadian Auto Workers Union. Mohinder Kaur Gill was born in the Hoshiapur in Punjab, India. She married her husband Santokh "Gurmail" Singh Gill in England in 1968 and immigrated to Burnaby, British Columbia to join her husband. Mohinder and Gurmail Gill have four children, all born in Burnaby. Prem Kaur Gill was born in Burnaby in 1969 and is the eldest child of Santokh "Gurmail" Singh Gill and Mohinder Kaur Gill. Prem grew up and attended school in Burnaby. Interviewer biography: Rajdeep was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and is of Punjabi (South Asian) descent. She has an Associate of Arts degree in Asian Studies from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia. She is a student in the Restoration of Natural Systems program at the University of Victoria. Rajdeep works at Simon Fraser University as a Program Assistant and as a researcher with the City of Burnaby. At Burnaby Village Museum, Rajdeep contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.