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By the Trent

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Oldham, E.S.
Edition
Special
Publication Date
1864
Call Number
823.8 OLD
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV994.12.1
Call Number
823.8 OLD
Edition
Special
Author
Oldham, E.S.
Place of Publication
Glasgow
Publisher
Scottish Temperance League
Publication Date
1864
Series
Leader Series of Popular Reward Books
Physical Description
423, [5] p. : ill.
Inscription
"A.R. Rumohs / 4444 Slocan St / Vanc'r BC.", handwritten in blue pen on front endpaper "B K.S.A. 5/84 5 oc", in pencil inside back cover
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--19th century
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Canadian readers : book V

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Meiklejohn, J. M. D. (John Miller Dow), 1836-1902
Publication Date
1883
Call Number
428.2 MEI Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3716.3
Call Number
428.2 MEI Copy 1
Author
Meiklejohn, J. M. D. (John Miller Dow), 1836-1902
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
W. J. Gage and Company
Publication Date
1883
Series
W.J. Gage & Co.'s educational series
Physical Description
vii, 384 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"Ernest Keyes 1333 Howe st. Van. BC" [handwritten in pencil on front pastedown] "Dr. Purdy, P.M. East Selkirk" [stamped in purple ink on front pastedown] "Ernest Keyes" [handwritten in pencil on back pastedown]
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers
Readers--19th century
Object History
Ernest Leslie Keyes was born August 29 1902 to Richard and Isabella Keyes (nee McGregor) in Vancouver. Richard Keyes worked for the CPR. Ernest Keyes later married Beryl Edna Palmer in 1930. Ernest died in 1954 in Victoria. His cousin by marriage was BVM donor Alma Keyes.
Notes
"Based on the series prepared by J. M. D. Meiklejohn" --t.p.
"And edited by Canadian educationists for use in the schools of Canada" --t.p.
Author's given name and dates: Meiklejohn, J. M. D. (John Miller Dow), 1830-1902
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The book of poultry : with practical schedules for judging constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Wright, Lewis, 1838-1905
Edition
New pop ed., thor rev.
Publication Date
1891
Call Number
636.5 WRI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.27
Call Number
636.5 WRI
Edition
New pop ed., thor rev.
Author
Wright, Lewis, 1838-1905
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Cassell and Company, Ltd.
Publication Date
1891
Printer
Cassell and Company, Ltd.
Physical Description
iv-viii, 591 p. : illus., ports. ; 27 cm.
Inscription
"Mr. Mackenzie BC Lunn 1940"
Library Subject (LOC)
Poultry
Poultry--Breeding
Notes
Includes index.
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The handy reliable cook book : practical and comprehensive manual of commonsense cookery

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Warren, Jane
Publication Date
1892
Call Number
641.59 WAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.26.104
Call Number
641.59 WAR
Author
Warren, Jane
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
Thomson Bros' Bookstore
Publication Date
1892
Physical Description
100 p. , [6p.] : ill. ; 16 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Cookbooks--1890-1899
Candy
Cake
Pastry
Ice cream
Cooking
Cookbooks--British Columbia
Cooking, American
Fruit--Preservation
Vegetables--Preservation
Object History
Thomson Bros. booksellers, stationers and printers did business in Vancouver at 46 Cordova circa. 1888 and at 108 Cordova when this book was published.
Notes
"How to buy, dress, cook, serve and carve every kind of meat, game, fish, fowl and vegetables. Also giving plain directions for preserving, pickling, canning and drying all kinds of berries, fruits, meats, game, etc. and also instruction for making in the best style all varieties of candies, ice creams, cakes and pastry. -- title page
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The man from Glengarry: a tale of the Ottawa

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937
Publication Date
1901
Call Number
813.5 CON
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV996.3.1
Call Number
813.5 CON
Author
Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
The Westminster Company Limited
Publication Date
1901
Physical Description
473 p.
Inscription
"MITCHELL'S CONFECTIONERY / 2950 McKay Ave. - Carl. 1028-O / Used Magazines - Ice Cream & School Supplies", hand-stamped in green inside front cover "15-", in pencil inside front cover "Cicely Chandler", handwritten in pencil inside front cover and on front endpaper "2535 Elizabeth Ave / New Westminster BC", handwritten in pencil on front endpaper "THOMSON / STATIONERY / COMPANY / LTD. / VANCOUVER", on label inside back cover "2896", in pencil inside back cover
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
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An English history

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV989.35.14
Call Number
941 SYM
Author
Symes, E. S. (Edward Spence), 1852-1901
Wrong, George McKinnon, 1860-1948
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
The Copp, Clark Company, Limited
Publication Date
1905
Physical Description
286 p. : ill., maps (some col), port. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"George Pratt / Bradner School. / BC / Canada. / 12 - 12 - 12"--Hand written in pencil on front paste down. Study [?] notes hand written in black ink on p. 18. "Thomson / Stationary / Company / Vancouver"--White label with blue print on back paste down.
Library Subject (LOC)
Great Britain--History
Notes
Includes index. Front fly leaf, title page, back fly leaf, and other pages in front and back are missing.
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Canadian history notes

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Henderson, George E.
Fraser, Charles G.
Publication Date
1906
Call Number
971 HEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.106.2
Call Number
971 HEN
Author
Henderson, George E.
Fraser, Charles G.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
The Educational Publishing Co.
Publication Date
1906
Series
School helps series
Physical Description
64 p. : maps ; 17 cm.
Inscription
"Katie Milton (Eva)" [handwritten in pencil on front pastedown] "Katie Milton Nelson BC" [handwritten in pencil on title page] Notes handwritten in black ink on title page verso, preface and p. [5]
Library Subject (LOC)
Civics, Canadian--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Canada--History--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Notes
"By Geo. E. Henderson and Chas. G. Fraser" --Title page.
"For third, fourth and fifth classes" --Title page.
"Price, - 15 cents" --Title page.
Author's given name and date: Fraser, Charles G. (Charles Gordon), b. 1861
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The care and management of electrical machinery : a handbook for the use of power users and attendants

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1906
Call Number
621.3 VUL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.35.90
Call Number
621.3 VUL
Place of Publication
Manchester
Publisher
Vulcan Boiler and General Insurance
Publication Date
1906
Physical Description
92 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Inscription
"J.H. ROBINS / 3525 DOVER ST / BURNABY BC" - printed in red pencil on front endpaper
Library Subject (LOC)
Electric machinery--Design and construction
Electric machinery--Maintenance and repair
Notes
"Price 1s net."
Includes index
Handwritten on cover in red ink is 1920.
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The modern baker confectioner and caterer : a practical and scientific work for the baking and allied trades, vol. iv

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1908
Call Number
641 KIR v.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV989.29.1
Call Number
641 KIR v.4
Contributor
Kirkland, John, 1958-
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
The Gresham Publishing Company
Publication Date
1908
Physical Description
x, 152p. 1-8, : ill. plates.
Library Subject (LOC)
Baking
Bread
Cake
Cake decorating
Pastry
Confectionery
Caterers and catering
Object History
Antique Dealer is from Courtenay BC. He had acquired this book in that area. The rest of the set was missing. This single volume was spotted in a Burnaby Antique Show by Curator Colin Stevens at a table rented by Bluechicken Antiques of Courtenay. After determining that it was identical to the volume missing from our set, it was purchased. The set we have is HV975.70, and was acquired from Ivan Sayers. He had acquired his set in Alberta. His set was missing Volume 4. [CMS 1991 FEB 20]
Notes
"Edited by John Kirkland"
With contributions from leading specialists and trade experts"
Includes index
"Divisional Vol. IV"
Volume 4 of 6
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The concise ready reckoner and interest tables with valuable tables of weights and measures

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Thomas, Arnold W.
Edition
Enlarged ed.
Publication Date
1908
Call Number
513.9 THO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV989.35.13
Call Number
513.9 THO
Edition
Enlarged ed.
Author
Thomas, Arnold W.
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
Copp Clark Co., Ltd.
Publication Date
1908
Physical Description
186 p. ; 17 cm.
Inscription
"Geo F. Pralt Abbotsford BC" -- handwritten in ink on endpaper (front).
Library Subject (LOC)
Ready-reckoners
Notes
Includes index.
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The sea-wolf

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
London, Jack, 1876-1916
Publication Date
1909
Call Number
813.5 LON
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV986.53.41
Call Number
813.5 LON
Author
London, Jack, 1876-1916
Contributor
Aylward, W. J. (William James), 1875-1956
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Publication Date
1909
Printer
Norwood Press
Physical Description
366, [12] p. : ill.
Inscription
"Violet Mae Trodden / New Westminster / BC.", handwritten in black ink on front endpaper
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
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The Empire annual for girls : 1910

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Alymer, Jane
Publication Date
1910
Call Number
808.8 EMP v.1910
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.1297.1
Call Number
808.8 EMP v.1910
Author
Alymer, Jane
Contributor
Buckland, A. R. (Augustus Robert), 1857-1942
Place of Publication
London
Publication Date
1910
Printer
Gresham Press
Physical Description
384 p., [6] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cm.
Inscription
Front fly leaf: "Lillian Keyes 1333 Howe Vancouver BC" [written in pencil] Back endpaper: "Thomson Stationary Company Ltd. Vancouver" [printed in blue ink on a white sticker]
Library Subject (LOC)
Children's stories
Periodicals
Juvenile fiction
Notes
edited by A.R. Buckland
"With Coloured Plates and Sixteen Black and White Illustrations" -- t.p.
Contributor's name and date: Buckland, A. R. (Augustus Robert), b. 1857.
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Nuttall's standard dictionary of the English language : based on the labours of the most eminent lexicographers

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Nuttall, P. Austin
Wood, James, Rev.
Edition
New ed.
Publication Date
1911
Call Number
423 NUT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV989.35.16
Call Number
423 NUT
Edition
New ed.
Author
Nuttall, P. Austin
Wood, James, Rev.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Frederick Warne and Co.
Publication Date
1911
Printer
Ballantyne, Hanson & Co.
Physical Description
vii-x, 816 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
inside front page: "Teo Y Pratt [handwritten in pencil] Bradner BC"
Library Subject (LOC)
English language--Dictionaries
English language
Notes
"Based on the labours of the most eminent lexicographers". :
"New and greatly enlarged edition comprising many thousands of new words which modern literature, science, and art have called into existence and common usage with pronunciations, etymologies, definitions, appendices of proper names, illustrations, etc., etc."
"Revised, extended and improved throughout by the Rev. James Wood".
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Book of rates no. 3 : for the use and guidance of fire underwriters in British Columbia Canada

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Mainland Fire Underwriters' Association of BC
Publication Date
1911
Call Number
352.3 MAI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.122.34
Call Number
352.3 MAI
Author
Mainland Fire Underwriters' Association of BC
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Mainland Fire Underwriters' Association of BC
Publication Date
1911
Physical Description
69 p. : 18 cm
Inscription
"W227" [writen on front endpaper and front flyleaf, crossed out] "This book is the property of the" "Mainland Fire Underwriters'" "Association of British Columbia," "and is loaned to" [typed in black ink, plaque glued to front endpaper] "Henry O Guhr Esq." [handwritten in black ink, signed on dotted line on plaque] "for personal use only." [typed in black ink, part of plaque] "New Westminster" "Philadelphia Underwriters" [handwritten in black ink on bottom of plaque] "Sl_ _ah" "6" [handwritten in pencil on back flyleaf, inside a handwritten box] [some writing throughout] [illegible writing on cover in pencil]
Library Subject (LOC)
Fires
Fire insurance
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The volume library : a concise, graded repository of practical and cultural knowledge designed for both instruction and reference

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Ruoff, Henry W. (Henry Woldmar), 1865-1935
Publication Date
1912
Call Number
031 RUO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.92.3
Call Number
031 RUO
Author
Ruoff, Henry W. (Henry Woldmar), 1865-1935
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
The W.E. Richardson Company
Publication Date
1912
Physical Description
830 p., xviii, [8] leaves of plates : ill. (some col., maps (col.) ; 29 cm.
Inscription
"A. Lucas 4818 Fairlawn Dr Burnaby, BC" [handwritten in blue ink on pre-pages]
Library Subject (LOC)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Notes
"Editor-in-Chief Henry W. Ruoff"--title page.
"Profusely illustrated"--title page.
Includes index.
Author's full given name and dates : Henry W. (Henry Woldmar) Ruoff, 1865-1935
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Candles in the wind

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Diver, Maud, 1867-1945
Publication Date
1918
Call Number
823.9 DIV
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.34
Call Number
823.9 DIV
Author
Diver, Maud, 1867-1945
Place of Publication
Edinburgh
Publisher
William Blackwood & Sons
Publication Date
1918
Printer
William Blackwood & Sons
Physical Description
384 p.
Inscription
"E Roperl / 6/7/20", handwritten in black ink inside front cover "JE Lumr / 2737. 13th W / Vancouver BC", handwritten in pencil on front endpaper "Miss Nellie White / Elevator Operator / Vancouver Hotel / Vancouver / B.C.", handwritten in pencil inside back cover
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
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The Canadian poetry book : a book of modern verse

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1922
Call Number
819.12 DIC 1922
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV987.5.16
Call Number
819.12 DIC 1922
Contributor
Dickie, D. J., 1883-1972
Place of Publication
London ; Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons
Publication Date
1922
Series
The Temple poetry books
Printer
Ballantyne Press
Physical Description
111 p. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"Edith Jackson / 1660 - 17th Ave / Edmonds, BC / Edmonds St. School" [inside front cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
English literature--Textbooks
Poetry
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Notes
Dickie, D. J., editor and adaptor.
"A supplementary volume to the Temple Poetry Books" -- t.p.
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Easthope family subseries

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924-1982
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs and other material
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs, papers, and film footage related to the Easthope family, including George Jr. and Dorothy May's home at 6671 Halifax Street in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1924-1982
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Easthope family subseries
Physical Description
Photographs and other material
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS2003-06
BHS2003-10
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs, papers, and film footage related to the Easthope family, including George Jr. and Dorothy May's home at 6671 Halifax Street in Burnaby.
History
The Easthope family has lived in Burnaby since 1889, when Ernest and Ann Easthope emigrated from Wolverhapton, England with eight of their nine children and settled in the Edmonds district. They later moved to Vancouver where Ernest started Easthope Bros., a marine engine business on Georgia Street with two of his sons, Percy and George. George married Elizabeth Tisdale of Sapperton, BC in 1902 and in 1905, George Jr. was born, eventually having eight siblings. In 1926, the family moved to Lochdale, Burnaby, where the children attended St. Helen's Catholic private school, Capitol Hill School and Burnaby North High School. George Jr. married Dorothy May Parkes (b. 1903), and by 1930, they had built a house at 6671 Halifax Street in Burnaby where they lived for the rest of their married lives. George Jr. died in 1986.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Moving Images
Creator
Easthope family
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC451, MSS105, MI630
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The Canadian poetry book : a book of modern verse

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
3rd ed.
Publication Date
1924
Call Number
819.12 DIC Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV989.9.24
Call Number
819.12 DIC Copy 1
Edition
3rd ed.
Contributor
Dickie, D. J., 1883-1972
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons
Publication Date
1924
Printer
Ballantyne
Physical Description
111 p. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
Front endpaper: "AØ/35" [written in pencil] "Ethel Anderson 938 Fullerton Ave. Victoria, BC" [written in pencil] "14 24 66." [written in pencil] Throughout book: Study notes written in the margins, in pencil.
Library Subject (LOC)
Poetry
Notes
"Chosen and adapted by D.J. Dickie"
Author's full name and dates as follows: Dickie, Donalda James, 1883-1972.
"A supplementary volume to the Temple poetry books" -- t.p.
Includes index.
Copy 1 of 2.
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Donald N. Brown subseries

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925 (date of original)-1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and other material
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs taken by Freeman Donald N. Brown while involved in Burnaby Historical Society activities and textual records pertaining to his career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Also included in the subseries are documents and photographs from his involvement with vari…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925 (date of original)-1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Donald N. Brown subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and other material
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1987-03
BHS2003-04
BHS1992-20
BHS1995-09
BHS2000-10
BHS1991-41
BHS2001-12
BHS2004-01
BHS2004-12
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs taken by Freeman Donald N. Brown while involved in Burnaby Historical Society activities and textual records pertaining to his career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Also included in the subseries are documents and photographs from his involvement with various community groups including the Oakalla Lands Citizens' Committee, renovations of Burnaby Village Museum, and the restoration of Interurban tram no. 1223.
History
Donald Neil "Don" Brown was born in Birmingham, England. In 1922, while still an infant, he and his family moved to Winnipeg, Canada. On September 8, 1939, Don left his Senior Matriculation classes to join the Royal Canadian Engineers. Two weeks later, he eloped with his high school sweetheart, Helen J., just months before he was to be shipped overseas with the 3rd Contingent of Canadian Troops. He served in the army with the Royal Canadian Engineer’s 12th Field Company and saw action in both Sicily and Italy. In 1945, Don returned to obtain his Senior Matriculation and a year of university studies before re-enlisting in the army as a Second Lieutenant. He spent the next two years stationed in Chilliwack with Helen and their first child. In 1947, he 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 Burnaby where he served from 1947-1954, first as a member of the BC Police Department and then as a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman. In 1954, Don was transferred to Regina, Saskatchewan and then to Ottawa, Ontario to serve in the Crime Detection Laboratories. He became a qualified Examiner of Questioned Documents and provided expert testimony in handwriting, counterfeiting, graphic arts, and alterations. He attained the rank of first Corporal, and then Sergeant in the RCMP. He was transferred to Vancouver to be the Second in Charge of a new laboratory and head of the Document Section in July, 1963. On December 9, 1967, Helen Brown ran as an independent for the position of Alderman on the Burnaby Council. She was not elected. In May 1970, Don was promoted to Sub-Inspector and transferred to Edmonton to take command of the new Crime Detection Laboratory. By 1972, he was promoted to full Inspector. 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. 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, Don retired and founded his own laboratory to carry on his work in the field of questioned documents. 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. After his retirement, Don became involved in local politics and, with the blessing of his wife and six children, joined the Burnaby Voters’ Association as their Secretary. In 1978 he was elected to a two-year term as a Burnaby School Trustee. During the next municipal election in November 1979, he successfully ran for Alderman. Don Brown served 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 also gave his support to Arts Council programs and numerous other community functions over the years and author "Why?: The Last Years of the British Columbia Policy 1858-1950" about the BC Provincial Police. In 1991, Don was appointed as Chair of the Burnaby Centennial Committee, dedicating himself to making Burnaby’s Centennial celebration a memorable success. 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. Don passed away in 2009.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Moving Images
Creator
Brown, Donald N. "Don"
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
PC194, PC241, MSS098, MSS148
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