26 records – page 1 of 2.

BHS minutes 2018

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98338
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and the minutes of the annual general meeting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-062
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and the minutes of the annual general meeting.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Dissolution and final disbursement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98419
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence from Burnaby Historical Society President, Goldie Carr, regarding the dissolution of the Society and disbursement of its final funds. Funds were disbursed to the Burnaby Historical Society Undergraduate Scholarship in Canadian History Endowment at Simon Fraser Universi…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-086
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence from Burnaby Historical Society President, Goldie Carr, regarding the dissolution of the Society and disbursement of its final funds. Funds were disbursed to the Burnaby Historical Society Undergraduate Scholarship in Canadian History Endowment at Simon Fraser University, Rivers to Sea Regional Heritage Fair, and Burnaby Village Museum.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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BHS minutes 2017

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98337
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2017
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and the minutes and scholarship report of the annual general meeting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2017
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-061
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and the minutes and scholarship report of the annual general meeting.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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BHS minutes 2016

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98336
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular and Executive meeting minutes and the minutes of the annual general meeting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-060
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular and Executive meeting minutes and the minutes of the annual general meeting.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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BHS minutes 2015

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98335
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2015
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and minutes of the annual general meeting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2015
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-059
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and minutes of the annual general meeting.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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BHS minutes 2014

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98334
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2014
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and reports and minutes and reports of the annual general meeting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2014
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-058
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and reports and minutes and reports of the annual general meeting.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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BHS minutes 2013

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98333
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2013
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and minutes of the annual general meeting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2013
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-057
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and minutes of the annual general meeting.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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BHS minutes 2012

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98332
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2012
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and minutes of the annual general meeting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2012
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-056
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and minutes of the annual general meeting.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Tram Reunion Event 2012

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10317
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpg)
Scope and Content
Plaque honouring the 100th anniversary of Interurban 1223 and members of the Burnaby Historical Society in the Interurban 1223 Tram building.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpg)
Scope and Content
Plaque honouring the 100th anniversary of Interurban 1223 and members of the Burnaby Historical Society in the Interurban 1223 Tram building.
History
In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Friends of Interurban 1223
Burnaby Historical Society
Accession Code
BV019.20.40
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
300
Scan Date
2012
Scale
96
Photographer
Scherp, Leanne
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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BHS minutes 2011

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98331
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2011
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and reports, as well as the minutes of the annual general meeting. File also contains an invitation to the official plaque unveiling of the Pixie McGeachie Reading Room at the City of Burnaby Archives and event program.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2011
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-055
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and reports, as well as the minutes of the annual general meeting. File also contains an invitation to the official plaque unveiling of the Pixie McGeachie Reading Room at the City of Burnaby Archives and event program.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
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BHS minutes 2010

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98330
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2010
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and reports, as well as the minutes and reports of the annual general meeting and newspaper clippings of articles related to items discussed at meetings.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2010
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-054
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and reports, as well as the minutes and reports of the annual general meeting and newspaper clippings of articles related to items discussed at meetings.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
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People files - Doreen "Pixie" McGeachie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66331
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 2010
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of the programme for the memorial service for well-respected Burnaby Historian Doreen "Pixie" McGeachie.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 2010
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
People files subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
42756
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
File consists of the programme for the memorial service for well-respected Burnaby Historian Doreen "Pixie" McGeachie.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Step Back in Time at the Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription12339
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2000 (date of original), digitized in 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 videocassette (29 min. , 59 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd.
Scope and Content
Film titled “Step Back in Time at the Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel” includes narration by Archie Miller. The film opens with historical background regarding land settlement and development in Burnaby supported with historical images. The film then transverses into contemporary images and foota…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum film collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 videocassette (29 min. , 59 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd.
Material Details
Sponsored in part by: The Burnaby Historical Society; Poetry Written by: Don Benson; Voices: Arlie Mason; Tom Worledge
Scope and Content
Film titled “Step Back in Time at the Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel” includes narration by Archie Miller. The film opens with historical background regarding land settlement and development in Burnaby supported with historical images. The film then transverses into contemporary images and footage of the Burnaby Village Museum which opened in Burnaby on November 19, 1971 in commemoration of British Columbia joining the confederation of Canada. The film’s title text, “Step Back / In Time / at the Burnaby Village / Museum & Carousel” appears a few minutes past the opening footage. Narration continues throughout the film along with interviews with various staff members and museum interpreters. The film is divided into various segments containing titles in order of appearance: “Deer Lake Park” provides glimpses of and information about Deer Lake Park, its heritage buildings and cultural facilities including The Burnaby Art Gallery, The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and Burnaby Village Museum. “A Living Museum” takes you on a tour of some of the museum’s exhibits and programs through the museum’s interpreters. “The Magical Carousel” provides background on the historic C.W. Parker Carousel #119 that was restored and opened on the site in 1993. “Keeping History Alive” speaks to the interpretive, artifact and archival collection of the Burnaby Village Museum with information provided by Curator Colin Stevens, Assistant Curator Steve Turnbull and Assistant Director of Cultural Services, Denis Nokony. “A Step Back in Time” speaks to the various 1920s highlights and features that the museum has to offer. “Something Special / is Always Happening” tells of the annual events that the museum offers to capture the interests of visitors. “A Day at the / Burnaby Village / Museum & Carousel” includes Denis Nokony speaking about the importance of the museum and what it means to visitors and the community.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Publisher
Voice of the Fraser Productions Inc. 2000
Subjects
Recreational Devices - Carousels
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Burnaby Art Gallery
C.W. Parker no. 119 Carousel
Responsibility
Burnaby Village Museum - City of Burnaby
Accession Code
BV020.4.29b
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
2000 (date of original), digitized in 2020
Media Type
Moving Images
Related Material
See also: BV020.4.33; BV020.4.36; BV929.4.38
Notes
Transcribed title from film content
Images
Video

Step Back in Time at the Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel, 2000 (date of original), digitized in 2020

Step Back in Time at the Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel, 2000 (date of original), digitized in 2020

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2020_0004_0029b_001.mp4
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Burnaby Historical Society Christmas

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98456
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1999 and 2010]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a Burnaby Historical Society Christmas party held in the ice cream parlour at the Burnaby Village Museum. The party included a performance by a group of burlesque dancers in retro costumes and visit by Santa Claus.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1999 and 2010]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
633-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a Burnaby Historical Society Christmas party held in the ice cream parlour at the Burnaby Village Museum. The party included a performance by a group of burlesque dancers in retro costumes and visit by Santa Claus.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photographs
Photographs were originally contained in a photograph album and removed by Archives staff for preservation purposes. Original order of photographs within the album is maintained.
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Legal, grants etc

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98418
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994-2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains records related to various legal agreements between the Burnaby Historical Society and other parties and grant requests from the Society to arts and heritage organizations and the City of Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994-2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-085
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains records related to various legal agreements between the Burnaby Historical Society and other parties and grant requests from the Society to arts and heritage organizations and the City of Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
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BHS scholarships

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98417
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990-2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains records pertaining to Burnaby Historical Society scholarship. The scholarship was funded by Dr. Blythe and Violet Eagles and honours Evelyn Salisbury, former president of the Society. Records includes scholarship terms of reference, notification letters to award recipients, and the …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990-2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-084
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains records pertaining to Burnaby Historical Society scholarship. The scholarship was funded by Dr. Blythe and Violet Eagles and honours Evelyn Salisbury, former president of the Society. Records includes scholarship terms of reference, notification letters to award recipients, and the endowment stewardship report from Simon Fraser University who took over administration of the scholarship in 2017.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
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Pixie McGeachie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98458
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1990 and 2010]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs : col. ; 15 cm x 19 cm and 13 cm x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Pixie McGeachie participating in Burnaby Historical Society events, including receiving a Heritage award and serving as a judge for two unidentified competitions.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1990 and 2010]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
3 photographs : col. ; 15 cm x 19 cm and 13 cm x 9.5 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
633-013
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Pixie McGeachie participating in Burnaby Historical Society events, including receiving a Heritage award and serving as a judge for two unidentified competitions.
Names
McGeachie, Doreen "Pixie"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Images
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Interview with Hazel Simnett by Eric Damer October 27, 2012 - Track 4

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory402
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
2012
Length
0:08:48
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Hazel Simnett's memories of political as well as social events. Hazel discusses Tommy Douglas and the redrawing of electoral districts. She also tells a story of the Astoria Hotel's neon lights. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Hazel Simnett's memories of political as well as social events. Hazel discusses Tommy Douglas and the redrawing of electoral districts. She also tells a story of the Astoria Hotel's neon lights. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview.
Date Range
2012
Photo Info
Hazel Simnett standing in a garden, with a small dog in her arms [194-]. Item no. 549-063.
Length
0:08:48
Names
Douglas, Tommy
Subjects
Elections
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 27, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Hazel Simnett conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 27, 2012. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview. Major theme discussed: political activism in Burnaby.
Biographical Notes
Hazel Simnett was born in Burnaby in 1922 and grew up looking up to her father Frederick Simnett who was very involved in labour and unions. A politically active citizen, Hazel Simnett has supported the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the New Democratic Party (NDP). She once ran as a New Democratic Party candidate for Burnaby City Council. In 2006, Hazel Simnett won the Burnaby Local Hero Award for her volunteer work at the New Vista Society where she served as chair for a number of years. She also served as a member of the Burnaby Historical Society and established the Hazel Simnett Endowment with the Burnaby Public Library to bring a collection of books on Canadian history and social issues.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:36:12
Interviewee Name
Simnett, Hazel
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track four of recording of interview with Hazel Simnett

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Membership lists

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98416
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958-2010
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society membership lists, including contact information and fees paid. File also includes other documentation related to Society membership, including correspondence and executive nomination papers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958-2010
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-083
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society membership lists, including contact information and fees paid. File also includes other documentation related to Society membership, including correspondence and executive nomination papers.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
Some restrictions on access
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Administration series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97125
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957-2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of records relating to the establishment, administration and operation of the Burnaby Historical Society. Records include Society meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs and ephemera from various Society programs and events.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957-2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Series
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
Series consists of records relating to the establishment, administration and operation of the Burnaby Historical Society. Records include Society meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs and ephemera from various Society programs and events.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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