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The autobiography of Dr. Alexander Carlyle of Inveresk, 1722-1805

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Carlyle, Alexander, 1722-1805
Edition
New ed.
Publication Date
1910
Call Number
922.5 CAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.165.73
Call Number
922.5 CAR
Edition
New ed.
Author
Carlyle, Alexander, 1722-1805
Contributor
Burton, John Hill, 1809-1881
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
T. N. Foulis
Publication Date
1910
Printer
Morrison & Gibb Limited
Physical Description
xix, 615 p., [32] leaves of plates : ports. ; 22 cm
Inscription
"W 60" [phrase crossed out and written in black in at top of front pastedown] Newspaper clipping of "The other Thomas Carlyle" glued to front paste down. Brief biography of Thomas Carlyle (1803-1855) a Scottish lawyer not to be confused with the author Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881).
Library Subject (LOC)
Biography
Notes
"Edited by John Hill Burton"--title page
"New edition, with many addtional notes & thirty-two portraits of eminent men of the time in photogravure"--title page.
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British Columbia from the earliest times to the present, volume 1

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Scholefield, E. O. S. (Ethelbert Olaf Stuart), 1875-1919
Publication Date
1914
Call Number
971.1 SCH v. I
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.29.22
Call Number
971.1 SCH v. I
Author
Scholefield, E. O. S. (Ethelbert Olaf Stuart), 1875-1919
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
The S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.
Publication Date
1914
Physical Description
xlvi, 688 p. : ill. : 27 cm.
Inscription
"S-10 d" [Handwritten and crossed out in black ink on pre title page] "S-12 d" [Handwritten and crossed out in black ink on pre title page]
Library Subject (LOC)
British Columbia--History
British Columbia
British Columbia--Bibliography
Biography
Notes
"Volume I" -- title page
Includes index.
Includes list of authorities.
Author's full name: E. O. S. Scholefield (Ethelbert Olaf Stuart), 1875-1919
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British Columbia from the earliest times to the present, volume 2

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Howay, F.W. (Frederic William), 1867-1943
Publication Date
1914
Call Number
971.1 HOW v.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.29.21
Call Number
971.1 HOW v.2
Author
Howay, F.W. (Frederic William), 1867-1943
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
The S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.
Publication Date
1914
Physical Description
xiv,, 727 p. : ill. : 27 cm.
Inscription
"S-10 c" [Handwritten and crossed out in blue ink on pre title page] "S-12 c" [Handwritten and crossed out in black ink on pre title page]
Library Subject (LOC)
British Columbia--History
British Columbia
British Columbia--Bibliography
Biography
Notes
"Volume II" -- title page
Includes index.
Other three volumes by: E. O. S. Scholefield (Ethelbert Olaf Stuart), 1875-1919
Author's full name and dates: Howay, F. W. (Frederic William), 1867-1943
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British Columbia from the earliest times to the present, volume 3

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Scholefield, E. O. S. (Ethelbert Olaf Stuart), 1875-1919
Publication Date
1914
Call Number
971.1 SCH v.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.29.19
Call Number
971.1 SCH v.3
Author
Scholefield, E. O. S. (Ethelbert Olaf Stuart), 1875-1919
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
The S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.
Publication Date
1914
Physical Description
1161 p. : ill. : 27 cm.
Inscription
"S-10 a" [Handwritten and crossed out in black ink] "S-12a" [Handwritten and crossed out in black ink
Library Subject (LOC)
British Columbia--History
British Columbia
British Columbia--Bibliography
Biography
Notes
"Volume III" -- title page.
"Biographical" -- title page.
Includes index.
Authors' full name and dates: Scholefield, E. O. S. (Ethelbert Olaf Stuart), 1875-1919.
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British Columbia from the earliest times to the present, volume 4

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Scholefield, E. O. S. (Ethelbert Olaf Stuart), 1875-1919
Publication Date
1914
Call Number
971.1 SCH v.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.29.20
Call Number
971.1 SCH v.4
Author
Scholefield, E. O. S. (Ethelbert Olaf Stuart), 1875-1919
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
The S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.
Publication Date
1914
Physical Description
1429 p. : ill. : 27 cm.
Inscription
"S-10 b" [Handwritten and crossed out in black ink on pre title page] "S-12 b" [Handwritten and crossed out in black ink on pre title page]
Library Subject (LOC)
British Columbia--History
British Columbia
British Columbia--Bibliography
Biography
Notes
"Volume IV" -- title page
"Biographical" -- title page
Includes index
Author's full name: E. O. S. Scholefield (Ethelbert Olaf Stuart), 1875-1919
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Bruce Patterson in his highlander uniform

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918] (date of original), copied 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bruce Patterson dressed in his highlander uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bruce Patterson dressed in his highlander uniform.
History
Charles Bruce Patterson was born in Victoria, BC on January 21, 1892. He was the eldest son of Dugald Campbell Patterson Sr., and Frances Mabel (Webb) Patterson. Bruce arrived in Burnaby at the age of two with his parents and younger brother, William Harold Patterson (called Bill). Bruce attended the West Burnaby School with several of his siblings in the late 1890’s. At the beginning of World War One, Bruce enlisted with the Seaforth Highlander’s but was discharged due to having flat feet. He spent the duration of the war building ships to help the war effort in the New Westminster Shipyards. His official letter of service from the shipyards was donated to the New Westminster Museum located at Irving House. Bruce was an avid photographer and captured many scenes of early Burnaby with his Kodak camera. Some of Bruce Patterson’s photographic collection was donated to the Burnaby Village Museum and can be viewed on this website. Bruce Patterson died on February 16, 1979. [Biography provided by Raymond Reitsma.]
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Patterson, Charles Bruce
Accession Code
HV977.99.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1914 and 1918] (date of original), copied 1977
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-11
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Bruce Patterson with his wife Elva

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1918] (date of original), copied 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Charles Bruce Patterson and his first wife, Elva Patterson.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Charles Bruce Patterson and his first wife, Elva Patterson.
Charles Bruce Patterson (called Bruce) built many early homes in the Edmonds district of Burnaby. He also built the Sperling Avenue School in 1913. For a time he was put in charge of Vulcan Iron Works of New Westminster, a business owned by his father Dugald Campbell Patterson Sr. Bruce quickly developed a passion for wrought iron work which would last his entire lifetime. Some years after the Vulcan Iron Works property was absorbed into the Dominion Bridge Company, Bruce opened a smaller iron works operation in the Arrow Transfer building on Granville Island. He named this company Vulcan Metal Works Ltd. Here, he made a variety of artistic railings for homes, churches and apartment buildings and drew inspiration from both Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In addition to his wrought iron railings, he also designed and created many other architectural pieces which included iron patio furniture, leaded glass window panels for French doors, headboards, and decorative designs for the exteriors of clocks. Bruce also built and renovated numerous homes throughout the lower mainland. Bruce married Elva Eleanore Elliott on July 17, 1918. After Elva’s death he married again at the age of 82. His second wife’s name was Martha May (Bird) Summers. [Biography provided by Raymond Reitsma.]
Names
Patterson, Charles Bruce
Patterson, Elva Eleanore Elliott
Accession Code
HV977.99.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1918] (date of original), copied 1977
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of Elva Patterson, see HV977.99.4
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-11
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Burnaby Girl Guides administrative records and histories series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18955
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1920]-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records + 33 photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of administrative records and histories pertaining to the Burnaby Girl Guides. Records include correspondence, histories, biographies and cancelled warrants for Girl Guide commissioners.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides administrative records and histories series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records + 33 photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of administrative records and histories pertaining to the Burnaby Girl Guides. Records include correspondence, histories, biographies and cancelled warrants for Girl Guide commissioners.
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35
BV016.49
Date
[1920]-2002
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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The Canadian annual review of public affairs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3710
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hopkins, J. Castell (John Castell), 1864-1923
Publication Date
c1913
Call Number
971.005 HOP
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV001.1.200
Call Number
971.005 HOP
Author
Hopkins, J. Castell (John Castell), 1864-1923
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
The Annual Review Publishing Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
c1913
Printer
William Briggs
Physical Description
699 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
"Rec' by mail / 16 July '13" -- Inside back cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada
Canada--Politics and government
Biography
Notes
Includes index.
Includes a "Special Supplement Containing Important Public Addresses of the year and Historical Data Regarding Canadian Interests and Institutions."
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Diary of Samuel Pepys ... : volume two

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703
Publication Date
1906
Call Number
921 PEP
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV982.24.38
Call Number
921 PEP
Author
Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703
Contributor
Smith, J. (John)
Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, baron, 1783-1858
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd.
Publication Date
1906
Series
Everyman's library biography
Printer
The Temple Press
Physical Description
719 p. ; 18 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Great Britain--History--Stuarts, 1603-1714
Great Britain--Social life and customs
Notes
"The diary deciphered by the Rev. J. Smith from the original shorthand M.S. in the Pepysian library with notes by Richard Lord Braybrooke" -- t.p.
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Dugald Campbell Patterson, Sr

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1910 and 1914] (date of original), copied 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.32 x 25.4 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Dugald Campbell Patterson, Sr.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.32 x 25.4 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Dugald Campbell Patterson, Sr.
History
Dugald Campbell Patterson Sr. arrived in Burnaby in 1894. He worked for Armstrong Morrison & Balfour and later became foreman boilermaker for the Vancouver Engineering Works. He was the first postmaster of Edmonds in 1909, and was elected a school trustee in 1912. He was a Director of the British Columbia Electric and Water Heat Company and was a member of the New Westminster Board of Trade. He founded an insurance and real estate company in Burnaby and New Westminster. Dugald Campbell Patterson Sr. was born in Partick, Scotland on January 2, 1860. He attended the Glasgow common school, and worked as a ship joiner at Barclay Curle & Company (founded in 1818) in Whiteinch, Scotland. After some years of study, he was employed in the Anchor Line Shipyards (founded in 1856) in Partick. Dugald arrived in Canada on July 1, 1884, and would soon add a second "T" to the spelling of his last name (changing it from "Paterson" to "Patterson"). He married Frances Mabel Webb on February 7, 1891. Together they helped form the Central Park Horticultural Society.Known for his expertise in the field of engineering, Dugald accepted a unique commission at the beginning of World War One. He travelled overseas to supervise a group of Canadians in the construction of submarines on the Clyde River in Glasgow. It was here that he sustained an injury which left him in a wheel chair. Upon his return home, he remained active in both municipal affairs and the arts. He developed a plan that would preserve ravines as parks in Burnaby, and he published a book of poetry. Dugald also served his communty through his membership in the Knights of Pythias,the Canadian Order of Forresters and the Home Reunion Association. Dugald died in Vancouver, BC on June 25, 1931. [Biography provided by Raymond Reitsma].
Names
Patterson, Dugald Campbell, 1860-1931
Accession Code
HV977.99.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1910 and 1914] (date of original), copied 1977
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-11
Photographer
Ritchie, Samuel J.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "B. Paterson's [sic] father (Dougal [sic] Campbell Patterson). Owner Vulcan Iron Works, New Westminster, B.C. (He also started real estate business at Edmonds and K'way [Kingsway]."
For more information on D.C. Patterson's family, see Michael Sone's book, "Pioneer Tales of Burnaby," pg. 60.
The photographer Samuel J. Ritchie was active in New Westminster from 1910 to 1914. For reference, see David Mattison's Camera Workers: The British Columbia Photographic Directory, 1858-1950 - R - Volume 2 (1901-1950)
Images
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Elva Patterson

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1914] (date of original), copied 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young woman seated on a chair taken in a photographic studio. She is wearing a dress with a square collar and ruffled wrist cuffs, and glasses. The accession register and inscription on the photograph identify the woman as Elva Patterson, the first wife of B. (Bruce) Patterson. The …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young woman seated on a chair taken in a photographic studio. She is wearing a dress with a square collar and ruffled wrist cuffs, and glasses. The accession register and inscription on the photograph identify the woman as Elva Patterson, the first wife of B. (Bruce) Patterson. The annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "B Paterson [sic] 1st wife Elva."
Elva Eleanore (Elliott) Patterson was a pioneer in the local film industry. After graduation from high school in 1914, Eva worked for Dominion Exclusives, a film distribution company, and the newly founded Fox Film Corporation Ltd. Both companies had offices on Granville Street in Vancouver. Elva’s title was “stenographer”, but she was given considerable responsibility at both offices. In addition to answering the phone and keeping the records, she was in charge of insuring that all films arrived at the proper movie houses for showings, and were returned to the appropriate film distribution centres in Hollywood, California.Elva Eleanore Elliott was born in Wardner, Idaho USA., on May 5, 1896. She moved to Vancouver with her parents and older brother in 1898. Elva met her husband Charles Bruce Patterson while attending charitable events in Burnaby and Vancouver with her local chapter of the Rebekah Lodge, the women’s division of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Elva married Bruce Patterson on July 17, 1918, at the Sixth Avenue Methodist Church in Vancouver. They lived for a time in New Westminster prior to their move to Vancouver. Elva and Bruce had two children Audrey Elva Patterson (1919-2003), and Doreen Nettie Patterson (1927-2000). [Biography provided by Raymond Reitsma, Grandson].
Names
Patterson, Elva Eleanore Elliott
Accession Code
HV977.99.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1914] (date of original), copied 1977
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of Elva Patterson, see HV977.99.5
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-11
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Florence Nightingale : the wounded soldier's friend

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary194
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Pollard, Eliza F., 1840-1911
Publication Date
1911
Call Number
610.7309 POL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.133.38
Call Number
610.7309 POL
Author
Pollard, Eliza F., 1840-1911
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
S. W. Partridge & Co., Ltd.
Publication Date
1911
Physical Description
ix, 11-160 p., 32 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"253" [stamped in blue ink on front pastedown] "Campbell" [faded and handwritten in black ink on front paste down]
Library Subject (LOC)
Nurses--Great Britain
History of Nursing--19th century
Biography
Notes
"Fully illustrated" -- title page
32 page catalogue of other books published by S.W. Partridge in the back.
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The founder of New France : a chronicle of Champlain, v.3

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Colby, Charles W. (Charles William), 1867-1955
Publication Date
1915
Call Number
971 CHR v.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.106.38
Call Number
971 CHR v.3
Author
Colby, Charles W. (Charles William), 1867-1955
Contributor
Wrong, George McKinnon, 1860-1948
Langton, H. H. (Hugh Hornby), 1862-1953
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Glasgow, Brook & Company
Publication Date
1915
Series
Chronicles of Canada, 3
Printer
T. and A. Constable
Physical Description
vii, 158 p., [6] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.). map, ports. ; 19 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada--History
Explorers--Canada
Biography
Notes
"Edited by George M. Wrong and H.H. Langton"
"In thirty-two volumes"
"Part II The Rise of New France"
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Author's given names and dates: Colby, Charles W. (Charles William), 1867-1955
Editor's given names and dates: Wrong, George McKinnon, 1860-1948
Editor's given names and dates: Langton, H.H. (Hugh Hornby), 1862-1953
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Heroes of land and sea : selected from the works of Sir Henry Newbolt

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Newbolt, Henry John, Sir, 1862-1938
Publication Date
1926
Call Number
920.02 NEW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.169.24
Call Number
920.02 NEW
Author
Newbolt, Henry John, Sir, 1862-1938
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Longmans, Green and Co.
Publication Date
1926
Printer
William Clowes and Sons, Limited
Physical Description
ix, 177 p. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"D" [handwritten in black ink on front cover] "H" [handwritten in black ink on back cover] "H Ray" [handwritten in black ink on front endpaper] "Herbert Davidson" [handwritten in black ink on front endpaper] "Heritage Village S3 x" [handwritten in black ink on white label pasted onto contents page] Various drawings with captions and poems handwritten in pencil or black ink on every blank page, including the title page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Heroes--Great Britain
Adventure stories
Biography
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The home library of entertainment instruction and amusement

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Meek, Thomas Sheppard
Publication Date
1902
Call Number
032 MEE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV984.12.4
Call Number
032 MEE
Author
Meek, Thomas Sheppard
Place of Publication
St. Louis
Publisher
N.D. Thompson Pub. Co
Publication Date
1902
Physical Description
xxiv, 544 p. [80] leaves of plates ; front., ill., ports. ; 25 cm.
Inscription
Front endpaper" "Mr. Shei__" [written in blue ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Readers and speakers--1870-
Notes
Contents: Book I. Fireside gems from our popular poets -- Book II. The model speaker and reciter -- Book III. Games, amusements and sports -- Book IV. The songs we love to sing -- Book V. The home book of etiquette -- Book VI. Wonderful and remarkable things and facts -- Book VII. Biography anecdote of the great
"richly embellished with over 100 duograph and half-tone engravings"
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The international book of song : sweet melodies for the home, the choicest selections from the greatest masters and composers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3376
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Scull, William Ellis, 1862-
Publication Date
c1901
Call Number
784.8 SCU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV992.24.1
Call Number
784.8 SCU
Author
Scull, William Ellis, 1862-
Place of Publication
[s.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
c1901
Physical Description
vii, 9-440 p. [16] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"From Estate of Bessie H.W.P. Choate, April 6, 1906, Burnaby Historical Society" - endpapers (front)
Library Subject (LOC)
Songs
Notes
"All the popular favorites whose music is perennial, pathos, love, humor, religion, patriotism and national songs. Music for the family circle, school, and all private and public occasions." -- Title page
"Beautifully illustrated by portraits of eminent composers and artists of song, with interesting biographies" -- Title page
Author's full name and dates: Scull, William Ellis, 1862-
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Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1905-2023] (interview content), interviewed 25 Sep. 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recordings (wav) (121min., 14 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (121 min., 13 sec.)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong on September 25, 2023. The interview is divided into four sections: early life of Harry Toy, the Canada Way Food Market, the Fraser M…
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
1 sound recordings (wav) (121min., 14 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (121 min., 13 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Denise Fong Interviewees: Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy Location of Interview: Residence of Harry Toy Interview Date: September 25, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 02:01:13 Digital master recording (wav) was converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong on September 25, 2023. The interview is divided into four sections: early life of Harry Toy, the Canada Way Food Market, the Fraser Merchants’ Association and Harry's daughters, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy's memories of growing up in Burnaby. 00:00:00 – 00:23:53 Harry Toy shares biographical information about himself and his ancestors. Harry provides information about his migration to Canada and his life in Manitoba, attending school, working at the family restaurant and teaching high school. 00:23:53 – 00:41:16 Harry talks about moving his family to Burnaby and his experiences owning and operating the Canada Way Food Market. 00:41:17 – 00:54:19 Harry talks about his involvement with the Fraser Merchants Association (FMA) and provides some history about the organization. 00:54:20 – 1:22:44 Harry talks about running the Canada Way Food Market and the alterations that he made to the store over the years. Harry and his daughters comment as they look through photographs of Harry and his store and the Fraser Merchants Association. 1:22:45 – 2:01:14 Beverley and Christina talk about their early childhood in Manitoba and growing up in Burnaby. They recall what it was like growing up and working in the family owned store.
History
Interviewee biography: Harry Wee Koon Toy was born in February 9, 1936 in Taikong, Toisan county, Guangdong, China. Harry's father William Toy came to Canada in the early 1920s when he was ten years old. Harry arrived in Vancouver, Canada on September 9, 1950. After staying in Vancouver for one night, he joined his father in Neepawa, Manitoba where the family operated a cafe business (Royal Cafe). Harry grew up in Neepawa and graduated from the University of Manitoba and teacher's college. He became a high school teacher and worked at schools in Minnedosa and Gladstone, Manitoba teaching various subjects including, science, business, geography, history and physical education. Harry and his wife, had three daughters, Melinda, Beverley and Christina who were all born in Neepawa. When the family decided to move to the west coast, Harry was introduced to the grocery store business through an uncle who was a store operator. Around 1970, Harry purchased a grocery store at 4694 Canada Way in Burnaby which he named "Canada Way Food Market" and Harry and his daughters made their home at the back of the store. Harry owned and operated the store for approximately 40 years between 1970 and 2010. Around 1986, Harry purchased the butcher shop next door (4692 Canada Way) which was no longer in operation, expanding his store and adding a second storey to use a residence. Harry's children helped him operate the store throughout their childhood. In the early 1970s, corner stores were threatened by the spread of small chain-operated convenience stories from Eastern Canada to Vancouver. Formed in April 1972, the Fraser Merchants’ Association was established to protect the rights of corner store operators. With no paid legal help, the association was incorporated in Victoria, BC for the cost of 56 cents. The benefits of being a member of the association included warehouse and group purchasing, common advertising and other advantages of being part of an association. Founded by Gary Lee Ling and five others, Fraser Merchants’ Association’s first member was Graham Grocery. By 1978, the association represented over 200 corner stores in the Lower Mainland (Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Coquitlam, and New Westminster) and Fraser Valley. The association remained active into the 1980s and 1990s. Harry has served as President of the Fraser Merchants' Association from 1992 to present. Interviewer biography: Denise Fong is a historical researcher at Burnaby Village Museum. She has degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Archaeology (MA), and is completing her doctoral degree at UBC in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her primary research interests are in Chinese Canadian history and critical heritage studies. She is the co-curator of BVM’s “Across the Pacific” exhibition, and the Museum of Vancouver’s “A Seat at the Table – Chinese Immigration and British Columbia”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Education
Migration
Occupations - Teachers
Occupations - Grocers
Organizations
Organizations - Business Associations
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Social Issues
Social Issues - Racism
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Names
Toy, Christina
Toy, Harry Wee Koon "Harry"
Babey, Beverley
Canada Way Food Market
Fraser Merchants' Association
Responsibility
Fong, Denise
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4694 Canada Way
Accession Code
BV023.16.19
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1905-2023] (interview content), interviewed 25 Sep. 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Related Material
See also: BV023.25 - Harry Toy fonds
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Transcription available
Documents
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Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy, [1905-2023] (interview content), interviewed 25 Sep. 2023

Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy, [1905-2023] (interview content), interviewed 25 Sep. 2023

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Interview with Josephine Chow by Denise Fong February 7, 2020

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription12337
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1900-2020] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 7, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (00:43:19 min.)
Scope and Content
Recording consists of an interview with Josephine Chow (nee Hong) conducted by BVM researcher Denise Fong at the Burnaby Village Museum. Josephine describes her family history and recollects her childhood experiences in 1950s and 60s while growing with her family on their "Hop On" farm in Burnaby. …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Chinese Canadians in Burnaby subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (00:43:19 min.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Denise Fong Interviewee: Josephine Chow Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: February 7, 2020 Total Number of Tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 00:43:19
Scope and Content
Recording consists of an interview with Josephine Chow (nee Hong) conducted by BVM researcher Denise Fong at the Burnaby Village Museum. Josephine describes her family history and recollects her childhood experiences in 1950s and 60s while growing with her family on their "Hop On" farm in Burnaby. The farm is situated in the Big Bend area along Marine Drive and is still in operation today. 0:00-08:45 Josephine Chow provides some historical background on the history of “Hop On Farm” and her family in British Columbia. She tells of how her grandfather Gay Tim Hong and three partners pooled money together to purchase twelve acres on Marine Drive in 1951. Prior to this, most of them farmed on the ʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nation Reserve for 20-30 years. It all began when her great grandfather Sui Wing Hong, first came to Canada from China and slowly brought over her grandfather, father and other members of the family. Her grandfather, Gay Tim Hong went back and forth between Canada and China at least four times since he and her grandmother had four children including her father, who was born in 1931. Her father came to Canada at 10 years of age to live with his father. Josephine’s great grandfather came to Vancouver from Zhongshan county in Canton Province (also known as Guangdong). 8:46- 14:20 Josephine provides the names of her siblings from the eldest to the youngest; Pauline, Josephine (herself), Catherine, Noreen, Gary, Darlene and Marlene. She describes what life was like on the farm with her parents working from sunrise to sunset. The family farmed vegetable produce taking orders from local stores in the lower mainland. Often the children helped their parents with the orders starting at eight or nine years of age. Other workers on the farm travelled by bus from Vancouver’s Chinatown. She also tells of how her father was an animal lover and raised chickens, pigeons, geese, koy, goldfish and dogs. 14: 21 – 16:56 Josephine describes what Burnaby was like during the time that she grew up in the late 1950s. She explains that Burnaby was very quiet with nothing being open on Sundays. On the farm, she and her siblings would entertain themselves by playing games like soccer, baseball and kick ball or also by catching frogs, snails, caterpillars and ladybugs. There were neighbours living on Marine Drive and almost every house had someone who we went to the same elementary school. The neighbourhood children would often come to play with them on their farm. 16:56- 26:47 Josephine describes how when they were young there were farms all around them and how on Sunday drives with her father, they would go to feed horses or look at the cows. Josephine shares that her elder sister Pauline was the only one born in China and how when she first arrived that she lived on the ʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations Reserve with their parents before they moved to Burnaby. Josephine recollects that most of her friends were farmer’s kids from the neighbourhood but while in school, she had more Caucasian friends. Josephine and her siblings attended Glenwood Elementary on Marine Drive and later Junior Secondary at McPherson Park (grades 8-10) and Burnaby South Senior Secondary (grades 11-12. ). She shares some of her experiences while attending school. She said that there were about a dozen Asians in school with her, mostly from farming families in the “Flats”. 26:48- 30:45 Josephine describes what life was like for her and her siblings after school. They often helped on the farm when they got home, usually taking care of orders for green onions. Her mother made dinner and did all of the cooking for family and workers on the farm as well as working in the fields. Her father did all of the grocery shopping in Vancouver’s Chinatown two or three times per week where he purchased meat and fish. She says that her grandfather, often travelled by bus every Saturday or Sunday to meet up with friends in Chinatown. Extracurricular activities for her and her siblings included volley ball and soccer as long as it didn’t interfere with their work schedule on the farm. 30:46- 37:03 Josephine describes what occurred while living at home, the food they ate, shopping and attending Chinese school. Her mother cooked only Chinese food, she didn’t know how to cook “Western food”. For school lunches, the kids made their own sandwiches. She tells of a Chinese language school arranged by Mrs. Joe [sic] who lived on Gilley Road and was Canadian born Chinese. Mrs. Joe [sic] also arranged an English class for farmer’s wives on Tuesday nights in which her mother attended. Josephine recollects learning Mandarin from Mrs. Joe [sic] a few days a week after her regular school. Chinese school took place at Riverway School on Meadow Avenue in Burnaby. Mrs. Joe also taught them a lot about Chinese culture including Kung Fu, Chinese Dance and Chinese brush painting. 37:04- 39:39 Josephine describes Medical Care for her and her family in the 1950s and 1960s. She tells of a female Chinese doctor in Vancouver, Dr. Madeline Chung. Dr. Chung was responsible for delivering a lot of Chinese babies including Josephine. The family also visited herbalists in Vancouver Chinatown. They would often buy herbs for colds etc. Josephine also tells of how her parents stayed in touch with family in China by writing letters. Her mother’s family, including her parents and siblings were still in China while most of her father’s family were here in Canada. 39:40- 43:19 – In closing, Josephine shares how life is much busier now and of how she misses the quietness of her days growing up. She briefly describes her life on the family farm now and how different it is from when her parents worked the farm. She explains how farming methods have changed and how they don’t have to work as hard as her parents did.
History
Interviewee biography: Josephine Chow (nee Hong) is the second eldest child of Chan Kow Hong and Sui Ha Hong. In 1925, Josephine's grandfather, Gay Tim Hong immigrated to Canada from Zhongshan county in Canton Province (also known as Guangdong). In 1952, her father, Chan Kow Hong joined his father, Gay Tim Hong and by 1953, he established "Hop On Farms" in the Big Bend area of Burnaby near Marine Drive. Josephine grew up on the farm with her parents and six siblings; Pauline, Catherine, Norine, Gary, Darlene and Marlene. In 1969, Josephine's elder sister Pauline and her husband Jack Chan took over the family farm and in 1972 their father and grandfather moved to Kamloops to open a restaurant. As an adult, Josephine worked in several different areas including owning and running her own Aesthetics business. Josephine eventually retired and returned to the farm to assist her siblings. The farm is still in operation. Interviewer biography: Denise Fong is a historical researcher at Burnaby Village Museum. She has degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Archaeology (MA), and is completing her doctoral degree at UBC in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her primary research interests are in Chinese Canadian history and critical heritage studies. She is the co-curator of BVM’s “Across the Pacific” exhibition, and the Museum of Vancouver’s “A Seat at the Table – Chinese Immigration and British Columbia”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Agriculture - Farms
Education
Buildings - Schools
First Nations reserves - British Columbia
Names
Chow, Josephine
Glenwood Elementary School
McPherson Park Junior Secondary School
ʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)
Responsibility
Fong, Denise
Geographic Access
Byrne Road
Accession Code
BV020.6.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1900-2020] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 7, 2020
Media Type
Sound Recording
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
Related Material
See also BV017.36*
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
12/3/2017
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of interview
Photograph info: Gary Hong and Chan Kow Hong harvesting celery at Hop-On Farms [1969]. BV017.36.4
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Interview with Josephine Chow by Denise Fong February 7, 2020, [1900-2020] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 7, 2020

Interview with Josephine Chow by Denise Fong February 7, 2020, [1900-2020] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 7, 2020

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Interview with Julie Lee by Denise Fong February 6, 2020

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1920-1992] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 6, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (00:53:46 min.)
Scope and Content
Recording consists of an interview with Julie Lee conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong. Julie Lee shares information about her mother, Suey Ying Jung's (Laura's) experiences growing up as a Chinese Canadian on a farm in Burnaby during the 1920s and 1930s. She also shares some …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Chinese Canadians in Burnaby subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (00:53:46 min.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Denise Fong Interviewee: Julie Lee Location of Interview: Home of Julie and Cecil Lee Interview Date: February 6, 2020 Total Number of Tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 00:53:46
Scope and Content
Recording consists of an interview with Julie Lee conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong. Julie Lee shares information about her mother, Suey Ying Jung's (Laura's) experiences growing up as a Chinese Canadian on a farm in Burnaby during the 1920s and 1930s. She also shares some information about her father Puy Yuen Chan. 0:00- 01:47 Julie Lee provides background information on her families’ connection to Burnaby and conveys how her maternal grandparents farmed a five acre lot at Still Creek and Douglas Road. Her grandparents grew vegetable produce and operated a piggery at this location. Her mother, Suey Ying Jung (Laura) was the middle child between two older sisters, Maida and Annie and her two younger brothers Gordon and Harry. They were all born at home and educated at Edmonds Elementary School. 01:48- 11:47 Julie provides some background information about her mother, the friendships she made growing up, when she got married and places that she lived. She tells of her mother marrying in 1942 at age 30 years, moving to Fraser Mills and then onto Maillardville in 1958. There was easy access to the Interurban tram so her mother was able to have a social life with others in Vancouver’s Chinatown. She says that many of the only existing photographs of the family living on the farm at Still Creek and Douglas Road can be attributed to her mother’s friend Lil Mau [sic] who owned a camera. The farm was sold around 1949 when her grandparents moved to East Vancouver. While operating the farm, her grandparents only hired Chinese workers who spoke the same language and ate the same foods as them. Despite this, her grandparents made friends with the Collin’s family who assisted them in adjusting to the Canadian way of life. Julie tells that her mother’s sister Maida and brother in law lived with them at Fraser Mills. Her mother’s sister Maida had nine children so Julie’s mother helped her in raising them. 11:48 – 16:53 - Julie talks about racial prejudice towards the Chinese in Burnaby during the 1920s and 1930s. She says that for the most part, her mother’s family had a very insular life on the farm and mainly socialized only within the Chinese community. Julie tells of how she recently became aware of a memoir “The Way it Was”, written by Burnaby resident, Fannie Waplington. The memoir is held as part of the Burnaby Village Museum collection. In the memoir, Fannie Waplington tells of how she was forbidden from visiting Julie’s mother on their farm due to her ethnic background. Julie conveys that it seems like it was a missed friendship for both her mother and Fannie. 16:54 – 22:30 Julie describes what school life was like for her mother and what she may have done outside of school. Her mother attended Edmonds School in the 1920s up to Grade 7 or Grade 8. Julie explains that Asian girls were never offered the opportunity to pursue higher education while her mother’s brothers continued with their education attending Vancouver Technical School. Her mother continued to work on the farm until she was married cooking for workers and helping her mother. Outside of school, she may have helped with looking after nieces and nephews, played cards and mahjong. She says that her mother continued to play cards with her own children and was a skilled knitter into her 80s. 22:31 – 30: 53 Julie tells of what she knows about the Chinese workers on the farm and Fraser Mills and what they did on the weekends. She figures that many may have played card games to pass the time and at Fraser Mills gambling occurred. Fishing was a highlight for her father and she recalls him fishing sturgeon. Single workers may have gone into Vancouver on the weekends. Julie says that her parents had a hobby farm while living at Fraser Mills and that they grew enough garlic to sell in Chinatown. She thinks that before living at Fraser Mills, her mother must have went to Chinatown quite a bit, assisting with banking and enjoying a social life. Julie shares that her father, Puy Yuen Chan came to Canada from China at twelve years of age but working as a shingle packer, he never learned to speak English. She figures that her parents must have met at Fraser Mills while her mother was visiting her sister Maida. 30:54 – 37:33 Julie describes her mother as the cook, caregiver and the “one man show”. She says that her mother enjoyed cooking traditional Chinese recipes. Julie talks of her own cooking and gardening skills which she may have inherited from her parents including her large patch of garlic. 37:34- 40:23- Julie is asked as to whether her mother attended Chinese school and says that she had some Chinese schooling. She could read and write a little but didn’t attend a formal school as far as she knows. Julie shares some background information on her own husband Cecil, who grew up in East Vancouver. She shares that Cecil’s family went back to China from 1931 until 1939 when they returned to Queensborough. Cecil attended Chinese school in New Westminster. 40:24 – 42:19 Julie speaks briefly about what type of medical care her mother and her family had. She relates that all births took place at home and they accessed a Chinese herbalist in Chinatown. Hospitals were accessed in 1950s—1960s. The family did use Western doctors that were insured under the medical system. She recalls growing up and having to drink a particular herbal brew at least once a month to stay well. 42:20- 46:47 Julie describes how her parents stayed connected with their families in China. She says that her mother’s family didn’t stay in touch with relatives in China and that her uncles rejected anything to do with the past. On her father’s side they maintained a connection with cousins. She recalls that her father, Puy Yuen Chan supported some of his relatives back home in China and stayed in touch with some. Her mother, Laura travelled to China in 1991 and 1992 and connected with some relations on Julie’s father’s side. 46:48- 53:46 In this segment, Julie speaks of her mother’s character being very self-assured, independent and goal oriented. She feels that her mother valued being surrounded by her family and friends and felt very comfortable growing up in Burnaby and with the relationships that she had. She feels that her mother adapted to her roles being the last of four children on the farm and that she was very self-sufficient and determined.
History
Interviewee biography: Julie Lee (nee Chan) is the daughter of Suey Ying Jung (Laura) and Puy Yuen Chan. Her mother's family owned and operated a vegetable and piggery farm on Douglas Road near Still Creek in the early 1900s. Their farm was located in front of the Douglas Road interurban tram station. Her mother had two older sisters named Maida and Annie and two younger brothers Harry and Gordon. Her mother was born in 1912 and left the farm for Fraser Mills when she was married in 1942. Julie grew up with her parents and siblings on the Fraser Mills site during the 1940s and 1950s. Interviewer biography: Denise Fong is a historical researcher at Burnaby Village Museum. She has degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Archaeology (MA), and is completing her doctoral degree at UBC in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her primary research interests are in Chinese Canadian history and critical heritage studies. She is the co-curator of BVM’s “Across the Pacific” exhibition, and the Museum of Vancouver’s “A Seat at the Table – Chinese Immigration and British Columbia”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Agriculture - Farms
Education
Buildings - Schools
Names
Lee, Julie Cho Chan
Chan, Puy Yuen
Jung, Suey Ying "Laura"
Wong, Suey Fong "Maida" Jung
Jung, Suey Cheung "Harry"
Jung, Suey Yook "Gordon"
Jung, Gee Shee
Jung, Chung Chong
Jong, Suey Kin "Annie" Jung
Responsibility
Fong, Denise
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Accession Code
BV020.6.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1920-1992] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 6, 2020
Media Type
Sound Recording
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Related Material
See also BV018.16.1
Scan Resolution
1000
Scan Date
01-Oct-2017
Scale
96
Notes
Title based on contents of interview
Photograph info: Suey Ying (Laura) with produce baskets [between 1940 and 1942]. BV017.24.27
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Interview with Julie Lee by Denise Fong February 6, 2020, [1920-1992] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 6, 2020

Interview with Julie Lee by Denise Fong February 6, 2020, [1920-1992] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 6, 2020

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2020_0006_0002_001.mp3
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