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Sailing on Deer Lake

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.2 x 2.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sailboat on Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.2 x 2.2 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-555
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sailboat on Deer Lake.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Boating
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
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Swimming at Deer Lake

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 3.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people and a dog swimming off a pier at Deer Lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 3.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.7 x 26.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-556
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people and a dog swimming off a pier at Deer Lake.
Subjects
Animals - Dogs
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Sports - Swimming
Structures - Piers and Wharves
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
3 b&w copy prints accompanying
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
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Lions Gate Bridge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38442
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.2 x 8.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Lions Gate Bridge over the Burrard Inlet.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.2 x 8.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
443-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2002-13
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Lions Gate Bridge over the Burrard Inlet.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Inlets
Structures - Bridges
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
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Frampton house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38452
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.3 x 12.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Frampton house at 410 North Hythe Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1938]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.3 x 12.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
444-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2002-13
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Frampton house at 410 North Hythe Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Hythe Avenue North
Street Address
410 Hythe Avenue North
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Burnaby South High School Annual

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
Record previously arranged and described as part of the Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection (no series)
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
37273
Accession Number
2008-05
Scope and Content
Record previously arranged and described as part of the Burnaby Historical Society Community Archives Collection (no series)
Media Type
Textual Record
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Croteau Lake and Camp

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Croteau Lake and camp at 4000 feet. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-050
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Croteau Lake and camp at 4000 feet. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "A heaven so clear an earth so calm / So sweet so soft so hushed an air / Emily Bronte"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 808
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The Castle and Mount Frink

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51446
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat Lake, with the two mountains known as the Castle (Castlecrag Mountain) and Mount Fink in the distance. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-051
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat Lake, with the two mountains known as the Castle (Castlecrag Mountain) and Mount Fink in the distance. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "Where rose the mountains / There to him were friends / Byron"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 805
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The Castle from the Meadows

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 12.5 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Castle (Castlecrag Mountain) and Mount Frink taken from the meadows. A man is standing at the edge of the tree line, looking towards the mountains. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials.…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 12.5 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-052
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Castle (Castlecrag Mountain) and Mount Frink taken from the meadows. A man is standing at the edge of the tree line, looking towards the mountains. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Plants - Trees
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on on facing page reads: "A million years of the winds and the weather - / Still monarch of all I survey / Forbidden? Not to the lovers of heather / And the beauties of nature gay / So I welcome you to my lofty towers / My rock gardens, lakes and my streams / Come and walk among my beautiful flowers / And then see them always - in dreams. / And ever anon when far down below me / Loading lives of pleasure or care / Refreshing will be your most fond memory / Your Castle, way up in the air. / G.A.G."
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Circle Lake

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Circle (Circlet) lake nestled among the mountains of the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island, BC. A young man is making his way down Mount Albert Edward, towards the lake. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau made by a small party of City of Courtenay official…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-053
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Circle (Circlet) lake nestled among the mountains of the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island, BC. A young man is making his way down Mount Albert Edward, towards the lake. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on on facing page reads: "Th' outstretching lake, embosomed' mong the hills / The eye with wonder and amazement fills / Burns"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 870
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Contemplation

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 19, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of George A. Grant sitting on the rock face of Mount Albert Edward and admiring Circle (Circlet) Lake. Two men are standing just behind him. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 19, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-054
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of George A. Grant sitting on the rock face of Mount Albert Edward and admiring Circle (Circlet) Lake. Two men are standing just behind him. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "We pause on the Mount Abert [sic] Edward climb to admire Circle Lake and the rest."
Stamp on verso of print reads: "Vancouver Drug Co. Ltd. AUG 19 1938 Nu-Gloss"
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Battleship Lake

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of five of the six members of the small party of City of Courtenay officials and their guides walking along the edge of Battleship Lake. The sixth member is the photographer who took this photograph. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. In this…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-055
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of five of the six members of the small party of City of Courtenay officials and their guides walking along the edge of Battleship Lake. The sixth member is the photographer who took this photograph. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. In this photograph George A. Grant is leading the group.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "On our way to Paradise Meadows. The "battleship" is an island in the Lake."
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 923
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Moat Lake

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat Lake nestled among the mountains of the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-056
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat Lake nestled among the mountains of the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "So shall thy wondering sight at once survey / Vales, lakes, woods, mountains, islands, rocks and sea / Huge hills that heaped in crowded order stand / Stretched o'er the northern and the western land / Thomas Russell"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 835
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Moat Lake as viewed on Mt. Albert Edward climb

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat lake, taken from Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-057
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat lake, taken from Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "Lovest thou mountains great / Peaks to the clouds that soar / Corrie and fell where eagles dwell / And cataracts dash evermore ? / Sheriff Nicholson"
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On Mt. Elma

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51453
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a nursing tree growing out of a stump on Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-058
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a nursing tree growing out of a stump on Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Continuation of title: "...Forbidden Plateau - Courtenay, B.C."
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "On Mount Elma 4700 ft. where we first saw the real snow."
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 889
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Reflections at Croteau

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Croteau lake at dusk. A site along the way. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-059
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Croteau lake at dusk. A site along the way. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "True beauty dwells in deep retreats / Whose veil is unremoved / Wordsworth"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 820
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Mount Albert Edward 6871 feet

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 21, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a hiker leaning against the rock face on Mount Albert Edward and looking at the faces that have been carved into it. Another mountain is visible in the distance. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 21, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-060
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of a hiker leaning against the rock face on Mount Albert Edward and looking at the faces that have been carved into it. Another mountain is visible in the distance. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Arts - Sculptures
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on paper mount reads: "How many Cowichan Indian faces on the lookout?"
Second handwritten note on paper mount reads: "After about 5 hours 21st JULY 1938 'Yes it looks quite a step yet, but we'll make it in a couple of hours or so."
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A little nearer the summit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51456
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a two hikers and a dog who are all close to the summit of Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-061
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a two hikers and a dog who are all close to the summit of Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Animals - Dogs
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Robertson, J.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
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Getting towards the top of Mount Albert Edward

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the summit of Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Islandn made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-062
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the summit of Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Islandn made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Robertson, J.
Notes
Handwritten note on paper mount reads: "Getting towards the top of Mount Albert Edward"
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From Mount Elma 22nd July 1938

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 22, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.5 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of smoke billowing from the Campbell River fire, seen from Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 22, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.5 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-063
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of smoke billowing from the Campbell River fire, seen from Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Natural Phenomena - Fires
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Note on verso of photograph reads: "Forest fire of July 22nd which formed by a strong North wind threatened the towns of Comox & Courtney [sic] Vancouver Island and other villages. Photo taken from Mt. Elma 4600 ft. Forbidden Plateau 12 miles from the fire. Photo by P.L. Tait. Vancouver B.C."
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "Ordered out 22nd July 1938 ~ but 'the Plateau' was happily ordained 'forbidden' to the Campbell River fire."
Images
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The sun sets over Gower Point

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gower Point in Gibsons as the sun is setting. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-064
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gower Point in Gibsons as the sun is setting. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Islands
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Continuation of title: "...in a smoky [sic] flaming sky at close of a pleasant holiday 1938."
Handwritten note on facing page reads: " May I go out a' climbing / On just so glad a day / And it go on without me / All sun and cloud and wind / And someone say about me / He leaves a song behind / P.R.C."
Images
Less detail

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