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E.W. Bateman family fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15157
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1857]-[195-]
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 63 photographs + 6 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of photographs of the family of Edwin Wettenhall Bateman and residences including Elworth house, along with letters written by Colin Rhodes Fox during World War II. Fonds is arranged into the following series: 1) Bateman family photographs series 2) Bateman family World War II lette…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 63 photographs + 6 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of photographs of the family of Edwin Wettenhall Bateman and residences including Elworth house, along with letters written by Colin Rhodes Fox during World War II. Fonds is arranged into the following series: 1) Bateman family photographs series 2) Bateman family World War II letters series
- History
- Edwin Wettenhall "E.W." Bateman was born in 1859 in Sandbach, Cheshire, to James and Caroline Mary Wettenhall Bateman (their home in Sandbach was called Elworth Cottage). When he was twenty-one, E.W. Bateman immigrated to Manitoba, Canada where he met Catherine “Cassie” Dale, daughter of George and Sarah Gillon Dale. They were married in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on November 9, 1886. Edwin and Cassie had seven children, the eldest Edna Caroline Annie (Corner) (1889-1969); George Edwin (1890-? ); Mamie (McWilliams) (1892-1979); Marianne “May” Bateman (1894-1990); Warren Stafford (1896-1954); Jessie (Fox Kemp) (1899-1978) and John Carey (1901-1945). Catherine “Cassie” (Dale) Bateman died in Portage La Prairie in 1909. After Cassie's death, Edwin was transferred to Vancouver by the Canadian Pacific Railway where he married Cassie’s younger sister Mary Dale (1896-1935). Edwin moved his six of his seven children to Vancouver (not including George). Edwin and Mary (Dale) Bateman first lived at 7th and Balsam Street in Vancouver and in 1920, they decided to move to the quieter atmosphere of the Burnaby Lake- Deer Lake area. By this time Edwin Wettenhall Bateman was a retired CPR executive. He moved his wife and daughter Marianne “May” Bateman to Deer Lake and commissioned architect, Enoch Evans to build 'Elworth' house (named after Edwin’s family home in Sandbach, Chesire). The house was completed by contractor William Dodson in 1922 and located at the site of what would become Heritage Village and later, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue. The Batemans lived at this location for thirteen years before moving back to Vancouver in May of 1935. Mary Dale Bateman died in July 1935 and sometime after, Edwin W. Bateman married Dora Coulton. Edwin W. Bateman died in 1957 at the age of 98. Edna Caroline Bateman married Raymond Westley Corner in 1920 and had a daughter named Catherine Mary (Levins). Edna and Raymond lived in Kelowna. George Bateman married Louise Agness Birss in January 1910 and continued to live in Manitoba. Mamie Dale Bateman married George Lloyd McWilliams in 1915. The couple had two children, Warren Finley McWilliams and Bruce McWilliams. Mamie and George McWilliams lived with their family on Douglas Road across the road from Elworth house in Burnaby. Warren McWilliams was on North Atlantic convoy duty during World War I from 1942 to 1944. Warren McWilliams died in 2004. Warren Stafford Bateman married Norah Withington in Burnaby in 1924; Winifred Dare Webster in Burnaby in 1932 and Dorothy Margaret Buchanan in New Westminster in 1949. Warren and Winnifred “Winnie” Webster celebrated their marriage at Elworth house in 1932. Warren served in World War I. Jessie Madeline Bateman married Ernest Denby Fox (1900-1945) in 1921. Jessie and Ernest Fox had three children, Colin Rhodes Fox (1921-2005); Mary “Betty” (Gludo) and Allan Fox. Jessie and Ernest Fox operated a small logging company near Powell River, B.C. Sometime after the death of her first husband, Ernest Denby Fox, Jessie married James Kemp. The youngest child of Edwin and Cassie, John “Carey” Bateman married Sophia Spak (1899-1977) in 1925. On September 10, 1939, the day that Canada declared war on Germany, Colin Rhodes Fox (eldest son of Jessie and Ernest Fox) enlisted in the army at the age of 18 years. Colin initially served in an anti-aircraft unit, but was soon transferred to the Field Artillery. During his service overseas, Colin wrote letters to family members including his aunt May Bateman who was living in Burnaby. Colin went through basic artillery training in Edmonton before heading overseas to the United Kingdom with his unit, the 13th Field Regiment , 44th Canadian Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery and later the 78th Canadian Field Battery in Germany and Holland . Colin was wounded on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day) but returned to serve in Holland and Germany until the war ended. Colin suffered bullet and shrapnel wounds while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead. In 1946, Colin married Susan Streika (Striha) of Pitt Meadows and he began a thirty five year career in the B.C. Telephone Company on Vancouver Island. Colin and Susan had three children; Gary, Elaine and Irene. Colin Rhodes Fox died in 2005. The E.W. Bateman house, "Elworth" is a heritage building on the site of the Burnaby Village Museum. The site is an important cultural feature for the interpretation of Burnaby’s heritage to the public. The E.W. Bateman House was purchased by Burnaby in 1970 and became the focal point for the development of the Museum. Both the interior and exterior of the house have been restored and interpreted to the date of original construction, including recreated room interiors and period furnishings.
- Accession Code
- HV974.22
- HV974.90
- HV975.120
- HV976.37
- HV979.32
- BV985.1003
- BV986.21
- BV992.29
- BV994.22
- BV004.28
- BV004.84
- BV020.27
- Date
- [1857]-[195-]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Textual Record
- Related Material
- See also: Interview with Marianne May Bateman February 22, 1978 - Tracks 1-4. City of Burnaby Archives Item No. MSS137-014-1
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds
Letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15124
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1939]
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while undergoing basic and artillery training in Edmonton prior to heading overseas with his unit, 13th Canadian Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. Return address on the letter reads "Gnr. R. Fox K 1902…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while undergoing basic and artillery training in Edmonton prior to heading overseas with his unit, 13th Canadian Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. Return address on the letter reads "Gnr. R. Fox K 19022 / c/o 107 field Battery R.C.A. / Edmonton Alta."
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.11
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1939]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Bateman family World War II letters series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15159
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1939-1947, predominant 1942-1945
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 6 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of letters written to Marianne "May" Bateman and Jessie (Bateman) and Ernest Fox. The majority of the letters are written by Colin Rhodes Fox during World War II along with one letter written to May Bateman by a friend named Murray. Letters from Colin Fox were written during his ini…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 6 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of letters written to Marianne "May" Bateman and Jessie (Bateman) and Ernest Fox. The majority of the letters are written by Colin Rhodes Fox during World War II along with one letter written to May Bateman by a friend named Murray. Letters from Colin Fox were written during his initial training in Edmonton and while serving overseas with his unit, the 13th Field Regiment , 44th Canadian Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery and later as part of the 78th Canadian Field Battery.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1939-1947, predominant 1942-1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Related Material
- See also: Interview with Marianne May Bateman February 22, 1978 - Tracks 1-4. City of Burnaby Archives Item No. MSS137-014-1
- Notes
- Title based on contents of series
Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15123
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 17 Nov. 1942
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided) + 1 envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Brigadeer Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter to May, Colin thank…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided) + 1 envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Brigadeer Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter to May, Colin thanks her for the many parcels that he's received and reflects on how he celebrated his birthday.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.12
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 17 Nov. 1942
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Stationery on envelope and writing paper reads: "Canadian Legion / War Services"
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 H.King Edward Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 BDR. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"
- Stamp on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. REGT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
Images
Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15127
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 7 Apr. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. + 1 envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. + 1 envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he is in hospital and has had all of his hair shaved off and describes the hospital ward and how many of them speak French.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.15
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 7 Apr. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"
- Stamp in red ink on verso of envelope reads: "[sic]_General Hospital R.C.A.M.C._[sic]"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "F.P.O.T.H.C. / MY 10 / 43 / 1"
Images
Air mail letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15128
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 18 Jun. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he's happy to be back with his regiment after finishing his stay in hospital; thanks May for the chocolates that she sent and how he expects to receive his third stripe which means a raise on top of his Sergeant's pay.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.16
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 18 Jun. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Cdn Army Over"
- Stamp in blue ink on front of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
- Circular post mark on front of air mail letter reads: "FIELDRCST_OFFICE / * JU 19/ 43"
Images
Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15129
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 8 Aug. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Letter is written on Salvation Army station…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Letter is written on Salvation Army stationery. In his letter, Colin describes his time on leave that he spent in London; tells of how he plans to travel to Scotland on his next leave and letters and parcels that he's received from family members.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.17
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 8 Aug. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Stationery insignia in red ink on envelope and writing paper reads: logo of "The Salvation Army" / with the Canadian Active Service Forces" + logo of "The Salvation Army" / "Keep in touch with the folks at home" / ON ACTIVE SERVICE / with the / CANADIAN FORCES"
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"
- Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 484 / AU 9 / 43"
- Typewritten note on back of page one reads: "Thought you might like / to read this; will you/ please send it back / as I'll be answering / it one of these days"
Images
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15130
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 19 Oct. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin describes a w…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin describes a wedding that he attended for his friend named "Frosty"; a picture show that he saw "Trouble in the North Atlantic" and how he plans to spend his next leave outside of London, possibly travelling up to Sheffield.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.18
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 19 Oct. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M.M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada" and note at top reads: "C.H. (A.F.)"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. / Canadian Army Overseas"
- Stamp in blue ink on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / OC 21/ 43"
Images
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15131
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 15 Nov. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on how this will be his third Christmas away from home; talks about seeing the picture show "Kings Row" and a dance that he attended; his work as "orderly sgt." in the office; an accident that occured due to the blackout; appreciation of a wedding gift May sent for his buddy Frosty and bride; plans for Christmas and whether he can meet up with his cousin Warren Bateman if he makes it over.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.19
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 15 Nov. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Stationery insignia in red ink on envelope reads: logo of "The Salvation Army" / with the Canadian Active Service Forces"
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / C.A.O."
- Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 486 / NO 10/ 43"
Images
Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15132
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 6 Jan. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin re…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on Christmas dinner and how he celebrated New Years Eve. He also tells of how they put on a party for two hundred and fifty kids in town. The men in service made a bunch of toys and saved candy and chocolate bars from their parcels to gift to the children and one of them handed them out while dressed as Santa Clause. He tells of how he's going on leave again this month and thanks his aunt for gifts that she sent.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.20
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 6 Jan. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / M. Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. / C.A.O."
- Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING"
Images
Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15133
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 Jul. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from ho…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin tells of how he's received many letters since being in hospital; of how he is healing from his wounds and how he and other wounded soldiers listen to radio shows while convalescing.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.21
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 5 Jul. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Lund Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "
- Circular stamp in black ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "POST OFFICE 238 FIELD POST / JY 6 / 44"
Images
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15134
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 13 Feb. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin tells of…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin tells of how he hasn't received mail in a long time; reflects on his recent leave where he travelled to Bournemouth, London and Stoke-on-Trent; time spent roller skating with other soldiers and of how many men that he's met are getting married. Colin thanks May and others for the parcels that he's received and tells of how he met a soldier from Vancouver.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.22
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 13 Feb. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Letter is written on stationery with insignia at top of page: maple leaf in blue ink with crown and "Canada" and a banner below in red and blue ink which reads "Canadian Army Active"
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15135
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 19 Mar. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Letter is written stationery…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Letter is written stationery with "On Active Service" in the letterhead. In his letter Colin thanks May for her air mail letter and box of chocolates and reflects on a good time that he had attending a party with his friend Frosty and wife and four other couples. Colin tells of how he found a note in a roll of blankets from a girl who offered to be a pen pal, how he shared the note with half of his troop and how he was elected to respond to her. He also tells of how a cable about him returning was home was incorrect, how he received three hundred cigarettes from the Teen Age Veterans (that his cousin Warren Bateman belongs to) and how he saw the movie "Girl Crazy".
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.23
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 19 Mar. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Letter is written on stationery with letterhead which reads: "CANADIAN LEGION / WAR SERVICES INC. / CANADIAN Y.M.C.A. / OVERSEAS / ON ACTIVE SERVICE / CANADIAN / KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS / WAR SERVICES / THE SALVATION ARMY / CANADIAN / WAR SERVICES"
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to his parents
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15136
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 12 Jun. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. (The letter may have been transcribed by someone from an origin…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. (The letter may have been transcribed by someone from an original written by Colin. The letter is addressed to "Folks", meaning his parents, Ernest Denby and Jessie (nee Bateman) Fox. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin describes his four gunshot wounds and how he succumbed to them.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.24
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 12 Jun. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Copy of letter accompanying original.
Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15137
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 28 Jun. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospit…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable on the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin thanks May for her letters; tells of how he's been convalescing in bed for twenty days with damage to one of his lungs and how he and others in the ward have been listening to radio shows on a Red Cross radio.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.25
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 28 Jun. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "
- Circular stamp in black ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "POST OFFICE 230 FIELD POST / JU 29 / 44"
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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15138
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 14 Jul. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. (one page double sided) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. (one page double sided) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin tells of how he's been convalescing from his wounds in the hospital ward along with other soldiers; how the war may soon be over and of how his friend's wife has offered to visit him.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.26
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 14 Jul. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Sticker on front left edge of envelope reads: "EXAMINER 3799"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFICE 238 / JY 16 / 44"
- Sticker on verso of envelope reads: "P.C.90 / OPENED BY"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "
- Circular post mark stamp on verso of envelope reads: "CANADIAN OVERSEAS P.D. / 19 JLY/ 1944 / S.C.2. / P.D."
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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15139
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 18 Jul. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin tells of how he received May's parcels including food which he shared with his ward; how he's convalescing from his wounds; how he's had a few visitors and that he received news that none of his crew had been killed.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.27
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 18 Jul. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Footer on stationery reads: "THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY / (PLEASE USE BOTH SIDES)"
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15140
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 22 Aug. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 3 p. + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells how he is …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 3 p. + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells how he is out of hospital and in a covalescent depot; his plans to visit his girlfriend in Bournemouth on his upcoming leave; his girlfriend's recent visit; a letter and family photo that he received from Catherine M. Bateman; how he's going to try and get some photographs taken while he's on leave and how he expects the war to be over soon.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.28
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 22 Aug. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Circular logo in blue ink on envelope reads: "KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS / WAR SERVICES / C.A.H."
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Post mark on front of envelope reads: "ARMY / ARMY POST OFFICE / -SC 11. / 23 AUG.44"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K19022 Sgt. C.R. Fox"
Images
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to his parents
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15141
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 23 Oct. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his parents, Ernest and Jessie (Bateman) Fox while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his parents, Ernest and Jessie (Bateman) Fox while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he is now back with his regiment (after his release from hospital) but has been reasigned to the 78th Canadian Field Battery instead of the 44th as was previous; how many of the fellows in his troop have lost their third stripe and how he hopes that he doesn't lose his since it means a cut in pay; how many of the villages and homes where he is have been destroyed leaving many civilians homeless and the infantry are also having a tough time.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.29
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 23 Oct. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Return address on letter reads: "78th FLD. BTY. / 13th FLD. REGT. R.C.A. / CDN. ARM OVERSEAS"
Christmas greeting card from Colin Fox
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15142
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 23 Oct. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Christmas greeting card from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Card r…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Christmas greeting card from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Card reads "Christmas Greetings, Third Canadian Infantry Division" and includes an illustration of a windmill and a soldier handing something to a child. Card is signed by Colin Fox.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.30
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 23 Oct. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Cover of card is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Depot / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamp reads: "FIELD OFICE / _?/ 103 / NO 21 /44"
- Stamp in bottom left corner of cover of card reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on verso of card reads: "K19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox"
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