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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 1
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory251
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date Range
- 1865-1919
- Length
- 0:10:18
- Summary
- This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's essay entitled Stump Rangers, a listing of early settlers that includes addresses and short descriptions, essays on Confederation Park, land clearing and on Burnaby's first Council meeting.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Summary
- This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's essay entitled Stump Rangers, a listing of early settlers that includes addresses and short descriptions, essays on Confederation Park, land clearing and on Burnaby's first Council meeting.
- Date Range
- 1865-1919
- Photo Info
- Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
- Length
- 0:10:18
- Scope and Content
- Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
- Biographical Notes
- Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
- Total Tracks
- 12
- Total Length
- 1:38:06
- Interviewee Name
- Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Oral history subseries
- Transcript Available
- MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Web Notes
- Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Track one of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings
Track one of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/100-13-20-2/100-13-20-2_Track_1.mp3Burnaby Mountain Park
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37403
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Mountain Park looking west towards Vancouver. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "This view was taken from Burnaby Mountain Park, which is adjacent to Simon Fraser University. Some of the most spectacular views can be seen from this high elevation."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Robert Prittie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 369-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-01
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Mountain Park looking west towards Vancouver. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "This view was taken from Burnaby Mountain Park, which is adjacent to Simon Fraser University. Some of the most spectacular views can be seen from this high elevation."
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Weinhaupl, George
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
- Centennial Way
- Street Address
- 100 Centennial Way
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
Centennial Pavilion and Burnaby Mountain Park
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37410
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of the rear portion of the Centennial Pavilion along with a view of some of the landscaping at Burnaby Mountain Park. The caption on the back of the photograph reads: "This park is situated on the western portion of Burnaby Mountain. Numerous view points throughout beautiful…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Robert Prittie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 369-009
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-01
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of the rear portion of the Centennial Pavilion along with a view of some of the landscaping at Burnaby Mountain Park. The caption on the back of the photograph reads: "This park is situated on the western portion of Burnaby Mountain. Numerous view points throughout beautifully landscaped grounds provide magnificent views of Burrard Inlet, Coast Range Mountains, City of Vancouver and surrounding Municipalities."
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- George Allen Aerial Photos Limited
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
- Centennial Way
- Street Address
- 100 Centennial Way
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
Central Park Pitch 'n Putt
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36105
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1968 and 1988]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man crouching down to watch as a young girl aims her puttter at the Central Park Pitch n' Putt golf course.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1968 and 1988]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 222-028
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man crouching down to watch as a young girl aims her puttter at the Central Park Pitch n' Putt golf course.
- Subjects
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- King, Basil
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Central Park
- Imperial Street
- Street Address
- 3883 Imperial Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38626
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jessie Beattie and Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable shoveling dirt onto a tree at a tree planting ceremony at Eastburn Park. Also identified in the photograph is Susan Dunn, who can be seen standing to the far left.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jessie Beattie and Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable shoveling dirt onto a tree at a tree planting ceremony at Eastburn Park. Also identified in the photograph is Susan Dunn, who can be seen standing to the far left.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38627
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jessie Beattie holding the shovel during the ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable is standing next to her, reaching for the shovel while Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast is visible to the far right (wearing light coloured suit). Standing in the crow…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jessie Beattie holding the shovel during the ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable is standing next to her, reaching for the shovel while Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast is visible to the far right (wearing light coloured suit). Standing in the crowd, behind Jessie and wearing a light coloured jacket is Ethel Widmen. The remainder of the people are unidentified.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38628
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a woman shoveling dirt onto the base of a tree during the ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. To the right of the photograph (turned away from the camera) is Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable and next to him (wearing light coloured suit) is Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast. In the …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-004
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a woman shoveling dirt onto the base of a tree during the ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. To the right of the photograph (turned away from the camera) is Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable and next to him (wearing light coloured suit) is Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast. In the centre of the photograph (wearing light coloured jacket and holding a purse) is Ethel Widmen.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38629
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable handing a shovel to Robin Sanders as part of the tree planting ceremony at Eastburn Park. Standing behind them, wearing a light coloured jacket is Ethel Widmen.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-005
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable handing a shovel to Robin Sanders as part of the tree planting ceremony at Eastburn Park. Standing behind them, wearing a light coloured jacket is Ethel Widmen.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38630
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Mayor Tom Constable holding a tree at the ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. Standing in the centre of the photograph (wearing light coloured suit) is Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-006
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Mayor Tom Constable holding a tree at the ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. Standing in the centre of the photograph (wearing light coloured suit) is Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38633
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a crowd gathered for a ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable can be seen to the far right (partially obscurred) and to the immediate left of him is Burnaby Council member Gerald Ast. The rest of the crowd is unidenitified.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-009
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a crowd gathered for a ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable can be seen to the far right (partially obscurred) and to the immediate left of him is Burnaby Council member Gerald Ast. The rest of the crowd is unidenitified.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38634
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a tree planting ceremony at Eastburn Park. Beth Chobotuck is shown holding the shovel at the centre of the picture and Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable is visible at the far right of the photograph (with his side to the camera). To the left of Mayor Constable (wearing light coloured suit…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-010
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a tree planting ceremony at Eastburn Park. Beth Chobotuck is shown holding the shovel at the centre of the picture and Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable is visible at the far right of the photograph (with his side to the camera). To the left of Mayor Constable (wearing light coloured suit) is Burnaby Council member Gerald Ast. The rest of the people are unidentified.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38635
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Mayor Thomas Constable planting a tree at a ceremonial tree planting event at Eastburn Park. None of the members of the crowd gathered behind him are identified.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-011
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Mayor Thomas Constable planting a tree at a ceremonial tree planting event at Eastburn Park. None of the members of the crowd gathered behind him are identified.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38636
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. Pictured are Burnaby Councillor Gerry Ast (standing to the left next to an unidentified child), Jessie Beattie (centre) and Mayor Tom Constable.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-012
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. Pictured are Burnaby Councillor Gerry Ast (standing to the left next to an unidentified child), Jessie Beattie (centre) and Mayor Tom Constable.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area