"Burnaby Historical Society" found 118 records

Burnaby Historical Society fonds

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2018

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: ca. 130 linear feet of textual records 30 linear feet of graphic and other material

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of the Burnaby Historical Society's administrative records and community archives collection.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2018

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Physical Description: ca. 130 linear feet of textual records 30 linear feet of graphic and other material

Description Level: Fonds

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of the Burnaby Historical Society's administrative records and community archives collection.

History: The Burnaby Historical Society was founded in 1957. The Historical Society developed a community archives by collecting, compiling and preserving various materials with historical value to the City of Burnaby. It gathered miscellaneous documents, photographs and other items while also soliciting and acquiring entire collections or groups of archival records. In 1991, the Historical Society was provided a permanent space to house their growing collection at the Burnaby Village Museum and they continued to collect and expand their holdings. After the creation of the City of Burnaby Archives in 2001, the Burnaby Historical Society and the City of Burnaby began discussing the possibility of uniting the two collections. In February 2007, an agreement was signed between the two institutions which resulted in the merger of the Society's Community Archives with the City Archives. All records and photographs that had been collected by the Historical Society were transferred into the custody of the City and were moved from the Burnaby Village Museum to the City Archives in the McGill Branch of the Burnaby Public Library. The Burnaby Historical Society disbanded in 2018.

Names: Burnaby Historical Society

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph; Sound Recording

Creator: Burnaby Historical Society

Notes: Title based on contents of fonds

Heritage Resource Inventories

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1921 (date of original) -1990

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of papers pertaining to Burnaby Historical Society's inventory of pre-1930 buildings and of the book "Metrotown - Burnaby Heritage Resource Inventory" including handwritten notes, rough drafts, photocopied resources and newspaper clippings. File also contains copy of publication 971.1…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1921 (date of original) -1990

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Evelyn Salisbury subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS061-108

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1991-24

Scope and Content: File consists of papers pertaining to Burnaby Historical Society's inventory of pre-1930 buildings and of the book "Metrotown - Burnaby Heritage Resource Inventory" including handwritten notes, rough drafts, photocopied resources and newspaper clippings. File also contains copy of publication 971.133 Bur Burnaby Heritage Resource Inventory: Metrotown. Burnaby Historical Society, 1986.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Mary Forsyth Keepables

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1923-2006

Collection/Fonds: Mary Forsyth fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of various research records compiled by Mary Forsyth and includes; records from a Burnaby Historical Society photo presentation and contest held at Irving House; a letter to the directors of the B.C. Historical Society from Don N. Brown re: Accomodation for the Burnaby Historical Soci…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1923-2006

Collection/Fonds: Mary Forsyth fonds

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS185-045

Access Restriction: Open access

Accession Number: 2014-27

Scope and Content: File consists of various research records compiled by Mary Forsyth and includes; records from a Burnaby Historical Society photo presentation and contest held at Irving House; a letter to the directors of the B.C. Historical Society from Don N. Brown re: Accomodation for the Burnaby Historical Society; a Corporation of the District of Burnaby Re: "Suggestions submitted to the Post War Rehabilitation Council" dated August 4, 1942; notes and information re: a natural resources map; genealogical notes for the Hern family; a copy of the 2003 Greater Vancouver Regional District Board of Directors for 2003; a Simon Fraser Week publication dated June 27, 1985 about the history of Simon Fraser University; Corporation of the District of Burnaby "A Sound Investment...Burnaby British Columbia Reverted Lands" with map 1926; a copy of a Deed of Gift letter from the Burnaby Historical Society for items donated to the archives dated January 5, 1989; pamphlets about B.C. Hydro rail and Burnaby's Central Park Tramline; National Housing Adminstration Sketch Designs for houses 1946; an invitation for Glenwood Elementary School 100th birthday; a family memoir from the Rorisons; a Victorian Order of Nurses home visit document in March 1923; Corporation of the District of Burnaby By Law No. 1354; 1991 Community Services Directory for New Westminster and Burnaby; Hudson's Bay Company Annual General Report 1947; typewritten history of the Gulf Islands and various Burnaby Now papers for 1990, 2001, 2004 and 2006. Biographical and historical information was compiled by Mary Forysth with the intention of publishing a book.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Transcribed title

Mary Forsyth fonds

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1893] (date of original) -2004

Collection/Fonds: Mary Forsyth fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: Textual records, graphic material and cartographic material

Scope and Content: Records consist of material created and collected by Mary Forsyth. Records include correspondence, photographs, a map, presentation notes, and reviews along with research for historical and biographical essays pertaining to pioneering families, organizations, and the geographical area of South Burn…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1893] (date of original) -2004

Collection/Fonds: Mary Forsyth fonds

Physical Description: Textual records, graphic material and cartographic material

Description Level: Fonds

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: 2014-27

Scope and Content: Records consist of material created and collected by Mary Forsyth. Records include correspondence, photographs, a map, presentation notes, and reviews along with research for historical and biographical essays pertaining to pioneering families, organizations, and the geographical area of South Burnaby. One of her major research projects consists of "A Walking Environment for South Burnaby," which also became a proposal to The Corporation of the District of Burnaby. Historical information and photographs pertaining to South Burnaby pioneer families and organizations were compiled from interviews with the intention of publishing a book.

History: Mary Gertrude (Bolton) Forsyth was born at her parents' home in Burnaby on March 5, 1923, and was the daughter of Richard Bolton and Gertrude (nee Hern). Mary's father, Richard, immigrated to Canada from Sunderland, England, in 1911. He lived with his brother George in New Westminster prior to purchasing property in South Burnaby in 1916 and built a bungalow located at 859 Marine Drive. Richard Bolton was employed as the municipal treasurer for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and, in 1919, he returned to Sunderland with three months leave of absence to marry Mary Gertrude Hern, daughter of Captain and Mrs. John Hern. Mary grew up with her parents and sister Nancy in the house that her father built on Marine Drive. She married Lloyd Forsyth in 1946 and they had two children, Diane and Robert. Mary and her husband raised their family in Burnaby and built a house at 855 Marine Drive, on the lot originally purchased by her father, and moved later to a house located at 6457 Marine Drive. In 1964, after her children were grown, Mary completed her teaching degree at Simon Fraser University and went on to teach kindergarten at Nelson Elementary School. While a teacher within the Burnaby School District, Mary was instrumental in adopting ballet as part of the school curriculum. Mary was an active member of the Burnaby Historical Society, participating and leading local events and seminars. She was inspired by the idea of the 'Housewives Holiday', originally initiated by the Vancouver "Y’ S". In February 1960, she was integral in forming a committee in South Burnaby, working alongside Ruth Turner, Faye Treagh, and Dorothy Turnbull. The "Housewives Holiday" committee (a branch of the Clinton-Glenwood Recreation Association) planned several events at Bonsor Hall for Burnaby housewives from October 6 to December 8, 1960. After her retirement from teaching, Mary returned to Simon Fraser University to do further studies and, in 1983, she wrote an essay for an Environmental Education course, titled "A Walking Environment for South Burnaby". The essay was conducted as a feasibility study to provide a walking environment in her community and included a formal essay, a media book, a map, and a slide presentation which was presented to a variety of local community groups. In 1984, Mary was the recipient of the North Fraser Harbour Commission Award to further her work on this project. In October 1986, her essay was adapted as a proposal to The Corporation of the District of Burnaby for a walking and cycling trail system for South Burnaby. Her proposal was taken into consideration by council and was later adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mary was very much interested in the history of South Burnaby and spent time between 1990 to 2004 conducting research through the Burnaby Historical Society, The City of Burnaby Archives, and several pioneering families who agreed to share their family records and be interviewed. Mary compiled her research into short historical and biographical essays by geographical area, family name, and organization. Mary (Bolton) Forsyth lived her whole life in South Burnaby and was an active and committed member of her community. She died on November 10, 2010.

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph; Cartographic Material

Creator: Forsyth, Mary

Notes: Title based on contents of fonds; Photo catalogue 572, MSS185

Agricultural and floral societies' papers

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1922 (date of original) -1970

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records and 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 8 cm

Scope and Content: File consists of miscellaneous promotional materials and certificates pertaining to agricultural and floral societies in British Columbia, including the Burnaby Rhododendron Society. File also contains one photograph a display at an agricultural fair.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1922 (date of original) -1970

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Bancroft family subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records and 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 8 cm

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS030-001

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: BHS1986-44

Scope and Content: File consists of miscellaneous promotional materials and certificates pertaining to agricultural and floral societies in British Columbia, including the Burnaby Rhododendron Society. File also contains one photograph a display at an agricultural fair.

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of file

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Agricultural publications

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1917-1962

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File of publications pertaining to agriculture including bulletins, journals and a hardcover book entitled "The Call of the Hen" published by the American Poultry School in 1921. Also included in the file is correspondence pertaining to the Bancroft family.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1917-1962

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Bancroft family subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS110-030

Accession Number: BHS2004-06

Scope and Content: File of publications pertaining to agriculture including bulletins, journals and a hardcover book entitled "The Call of the Hen" published by the American Poultry School in 1921. Also included in the file is correspondence pertaining to the Bancroft family.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Alvin Burtch papers

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1923-1946

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of papers pertaining to the purchase of the lot and building of a house at 1869 18th Avenue in Burnaby, including the original Agreement of Sale between Mabel Carson and Alvin Burtch.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1923-1946

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Alvin Burtch subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS067-001

Accession Number: BHS1992-02

Scope and Content: File consists of papers pertaining to the purchase of the lot and building of a house at 1869 18th Avenue in Burnaby, including the original Agreement of Sale between Mabel Carson and Alvin Burtch.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Bancroft family correspondence

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1923-1948

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of correspondence pertaining to the Bancroft family, most of which is written on Royal Canadian Air Force paper.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1923-1948

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Bancroft family subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS110-006

Accession Number: BHS2004-06

Scope and Content: File consists of correspondence pertaining to the Bancroft family, most of which is written on Royal Canadian Air Force paper.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Bancroft family greeting cards

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [192-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of greeting cards written to James A. Bancroft and his family. Included in the file is a five page advertisement for Ford Motor Company entitled "The Ford in Wonderland".

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [192-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Bancroft family subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS110-014

Accession Number: BHS2004-06

Scope and Content: File consists of greeting cards written to James A. Bancroft and his family. Included in the file is a five page advertisement for Ford Motor Company entitled "The Ford in Wonderland".

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Bancroft family papers

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1922-1944

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of miscellaneous papers including publications from the house of commons and the department of agriculture, maps, newspaper articles, machinist newsletters and recipes.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1922-1944

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Bancroft family subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS110-003

Accession Number: BHS2004-06

Scope and Content: File consists of miscellaneous papers including publications from the house of commons and the department of agriculture, maps, newspaper articles, machinist newsletters and recipes.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Bancroft family papers

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1907-1982

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of papers pertaining to the Bancroft family including three Blair's Canadian Drawing Series workbooks belonging to Rose Croucher (later Bancroft), as well as school work produced by two of her children, Rosie and George Brancroft.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1907-1982

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Bancroft family subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS110-005

Accession Number: BHS2004-06

Scope and Content: File consists of papers pertaining to the Bancroft family including three Blair's Canadian Drawing Series workbooks belonging to Rose Croucher (later Bancroft), as well as school work produced by two of her children, Rosie and George Brancroft.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Blythe Eagles papers

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1918-1927

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of records belonging to Dr Blythe Eagles which pertain to his schooling at the University of British Columbia, including report cards, exam questions, Congregation ceremony programmes as well as his student song book and library card (issued in 1921).

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1918-1927

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Eagles family subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS055-012

Accession Number: BHS1991-18

Scope and Content: File consists of records belonging to Dr Blythe Eagles which pertain to his schooling at the University of British Columbia, including report cards, exam questions, Congregation ceremony programmes as well as his student song book and library card (issued in 1921).

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Blythe Eagles papers

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1920-1927

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of papers belonging to Drs Blythe Eagles which pertain to his schooling at the University of Toronto, including report cards, notes, textbooks, examination booklets, Centenary programmes and event invitations. Also included in the file are two Christmas cards and a bankbook.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1920-1927

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Eagles family subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS055-013

Access Restriction: Subject to FOIPPA

Accession Number: BHS1991-18

Scope and Content: File consists of papers belonging to Drs Blythe Eagles which pertain to his schooling at the University of Toronto, including report cards, notes, textbooks, examination booklets, Centenary programmes and event invitations. Also included in the file are two Christmas cards and a bankbook.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Burnaby By-laws

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1903-1927

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of texual records

Scope and Content: File consists of the booklet form of By-law No. 153 as well as the promotional form of the proposed Burnaby Water Works Extension Loan By-law 1927 No. 626 (defeated).

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1903-1927

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Municipal record subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of texual records

Material Details: By-law No. 153 has notations in pink pencil crayon (mainly in margins)

Description Level: File

Record No.: 42702

Accession Number: BHS2007-04

Scope and Content: File consists of the booklet form of By-law No. 153 as well as the promotional form of the proposed Burnaby Water Works Extension Loan By-law 1927 No. 626 (defeated).

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Letter accompanying file to Mr. Mather from V.J. Lewis, dated December 30, 1958

Burnaby Fire Department papers

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1924-1943

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of papers pertaining to the development of a unified Fire Department; including Bylaw 451, a letter addressing the unlawfulness of the previous system of fire protection from lawyer P. McD. Kerr and related correspondence between the North Burnaby Board of Trade and Burnaby Council.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1924-1943

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: North Burnaby Board of Trade subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS118-003

Accession Number: BHS2005-8

Scope and Content: File consists of papers pertaining to the development of a unified Fire Department; including Bylaw 451, a letter addressing the unlawfulness of the previous system of fire protection from lawyer P. McD. Kerr and related correspondence between the North Burnaby Board of Trade and Burnaby Council.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Burnaby newspaper clippings

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1910 (date of original) -1980

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of photocopies of various Burnaby newspapers from varying years. Also included in the file is a pamphlet entitled "Burnaby Tax & Budget Information 1980", as well as a photocopy of an auction receipt dated January 18, 1910.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1910 (date of original) -1980

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Pixie McGeachie subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS054-003

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: BHS1991-16

Scope and Content: File consists of photocopies of various Burnaby newspapers from varying years. Also included in the file is a pamphlet entitled "Burnaby Tax & Budget Information 1980", as well as a photocopy of an auction receipt dated January 18, 1910.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Burnaby newspaper clippings

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1926 (date of original) -1993

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of various papers pertaining to the expansion of Burnaby. Included in the file are photocopies (and some originals) of various Burnaby newspapers from varying years, Information Burnaby newsletters, a Burnaby Now, a Burnaby Mountain trail guide and ads for "new" development properties.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1926 (date of original) -1993

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Pixie McGeachie subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS054-004

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: BHS1991-16

Scope and Content: File consists of various papers pertaining to the expansion of Burnaby. Included in the file are photocopies (and some originals) of various Burnaby newspapers from varying years, Information Burnaby newsletters, a Burnaby Now, a Burnaby Mountain trail guide and ads for "new" development properties.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

Burnaby pamphlets and newspaper clippings

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1922-1978

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of pamphlets and newspaper clippings pertaining to Burnaby's history. Included in the file is "The Burnaby Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Program" as well as the "Outline of Burnaby History" by George Green.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1922-1978

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Gladys Killip subseries

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS085-028

Accession Number: BHS1998-11

Scope and Content: File consists of pamphlets and newspaper clippings pertaining to Burnaby's history. Included in the file is "The Burnaby Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Program" as well as the "Outline of Burnaby History" by George Green.