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plaque
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36450
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.38.1
- Description
- Plaque. Badge shaped, made of ply-wooden, the background is painted yellow/tan and the lettering is black.
- Object History
- The plaque commemorates the history of the British Columbia Electric Railway in Burnaby, and the preservation of tram #1223 by the Burnaby Historical Society in 1958. Interurban tram No. 1223 has been restored by the joint efforts of the Friends of 1223 and Burnaby Village Museum. In March 2007 the tram was officially returned to Burnaby Village Museum and is currently on display, in a replica of a Tram Car Barn, at the Museum.
- Fraser Wilson hand lettered the sign.
- Marks/Labels
- "This Interurban Tram Car was built in 1913 by the St. Louis Car Co. for the British Columbia Electric Railway Co. and operated over that company's three lines in Burnaby until abandonment, November 1956. Throughout the nearly fifty years of its existence this tram and seventy similar cars carried many thousands of settlers and commuters and helped to build Burnaby into a thriving community of over 80,000"; "Dedicated and placed here by Burnaby Historical Society. Nov. 30th 1958", hand lettered.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
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police badge
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48349
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.18.4
- Description
- British Columbia Provincial Police badge (# 678). It is silver-coloured and has geometic line shapes bordering a circle with engraving. An engraved banner crosses the circle. The obverse pattern is visible on the reverse.
- Object History
- This item was a gift to Donald Brown. In 1947, Don left the army to join the ranks of the British Columbia Provincial Police force – embarking on a three-decade long career. His first assignment brought him to the city that he would eventually adopt as home – Burnaby – and he served here from 1947-1954, first as a member of the BC Police Department and then as a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman after the Provincial force was absorbed by their federal counterparts, the RCMP. In 1954, Don was transferred to Regina, Saskatchewan and then on to Ottawa, Ontario to serve in the Crime Detection Laboratories. After a year and a half spent in training, he became qualified as an Examiner of Questioned Documents and travelled extensively throughout Ontario and Quebec, providing expert testimony in such matters as handwriting, counterfeiting, graphic arts, alterations, etc. During this time, he also attained the rank of first Corporal, and then Sergeant in the RCMP. In total, Don spent over nine years in Ottawa, and while working, managed to add to his education by taking courses from Carleton University, the RCAF and the Ottawa Teacher’s College at night. In July, 1963, Don made his way back to the West Coast when he was transferred to Vancouver to be the Second in Charge of a new laboratory and head of the Document Section. He was soon promoted to Staff Sergeant. Once again, his experience and expertise was called upon and he devoted a great deal of time to providing expert testimony in BC and the Yukon. In May of 1970, he was promoted to Sub-Inspector and was transferred to Edmonton to take command of the new Crime Detection Laboratory built to serve Alberta and the Northwest Territories. By 1972, he was promoted to full Inspector. Under his direction, the new Edmonton lab became one of the most utilised in the RCMP. Transferred back to Vancouver in 1975, Don became the Officer-in-Charge of a new Crime Laboratory and took over the National Police Services pilot project for British Columbia – overseeing work in the areas of computer sciences, laboratory, communications, records, and identification sections. He was rewarded for this work with a promotion to Superintendent in September, 1975. In 1976, after a distinguished 35 years combined service to the armed forces and the police (and a list of awards and citations including the Meritorious Service Award BCPP-1950, the Commissioner’s Commendation RCMP-1951, Chief of Police Commendation-1951, and the Canadian Centennial Medal-1967), Don retired and founded his own laboratory to carry on his work in the field of questioned documents. He supplied his services as an expert witness throughout the western provinces and added to his list of associations and awards. He became a Fellow (Emeritus) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, a Life Member (Emeritus) and Past Director of the Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences, a Member of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners. It was at this point in his life, after his retirement, that Don decided to become involved in local politics and with the blessing of his wife and six children, he joined the Burnaby Voters’ Association as their Secretary and in 1978 was elected to a two-year term as a Burnaby School Trustee. After his two successful years as Trustee, he chose to run as a candidate for alderman during the next municipal election held in November of 1979. Not only did he win his seat for that election, but he was also successful in defending his position on Council during the next two elections as well, serving Burnaby as Alderman from 1979 to 1985. During this time, Don also became a member of the Community College for the Retired, the Horsemen’s Society and the Burnaby Historical Society. He has also given his support to Arts Council programs and numerous other community functions over the years. In 1991, Don was appointed as Chair of the Burnaby Centennial Committee, dedicating himself to making Burnaby’s Centennial celebration a memorable success. Throughout part of 1991 and all of 1992, Don gave his time unstintingly, often attending several meetings and/or functions a day. His contributions were always supported by his wife Helen, and their work during the Centennial Year was just one example of the strength of their 66-year partnership. They were both formally recognized for their efforts when they were chosen to receive the Kushiro Cup and named the Citizens of the Year in 1992. Also that year, Don was a recipient of the Canadian 125 Medal and one year later, in March 1993, Donald Brown was awarded Burnaby’s highest honour and was made a Freeman of the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "BRITISH / COLUMBIA", engraved on front "POLICE" (large), engraved on front "678", stamped on reverse
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fan
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88761
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.2
- Description
- Fan, silk and lace; hand-painted.
- The fant contains 22 wooden reibs, flat on the back side, somewhat rounded on the front side. Each is panted a bronze colour. The buttom of the ribs are all secured together by means of a brass pin which passed through each one.
- Attached to this pin is a brass hook. the fan itself consists of a piece of brown sheer silk approximately 16.5 cm wise, edged along the top with a piece of brown machine made lace with a scalloped top border. The lace is approximately 5 cm wide. The lace is sewn to the silk. The silk is secured to each rib along their etire common surface by means of glue.
- The face of the fan when unfurled is painted in a very delicate spray of snowdrops and forget-me-nots. This painting appears to be done by hand.
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Gear - - Personal Assistive Artifacts
- Object Term
- Fan, Hand
- Subjects
- Personal Gear
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
chamber pot
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88762
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.3
- Description
- Chamber pot, ceramic; green leaves and floral decoration (Shirley Poppies); gold trim; "Bishop & Stonier"; with handled lid
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Toilet Articles - - Hygiene Artifacts
- Object Term
- Pot, Chamber
- Subjects
- Toilet Articles
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
plate; platter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88763
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.4
- Description
- Serving plate, ceramic, aqua; Fiestaware-style
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Serving Vessels
- Object Term
- Dish, Serving
- Subjects
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
figurine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88766
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.7
- Description
- Figurine, Dresden; lady in pink ballgown sitting of a chair, playing a flute
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Art
- Object Term
- Figurine
- Subjects
- Arts - Figurines
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
cream jug
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88768
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.9
- Description
- Cream jug, floral pattern on white background
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Serving Vessels
- Object Term
- Pitcher
- Subjects
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
plate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88769
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.10
- Description
- Plate, ceramic, Madonna; made in Davenport; white with blue pattern
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Eating Vessels
- Object Term
- Dish, Eating
- Subjects
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
plate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88771
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.12
- Description
- Plate, painted; royal blue background with hand-painted multi-coloured floral design
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Eating Vessels
- Object Term
- Dish, Eating
- Subjects
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
plate; platter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88772
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.13
- Description
- Plate, porcelain, for serving; yellow ochre glaze; "Fiestaware"
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Serving Vessels
- Object Term
- Dish, Serving
- Subjects
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
plate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88774
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.15
- Description
- Plate, porcelain, floral pattern
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Serving Vessels
- Object Term
- Dish, Serving
- Subjects
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
vase
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88775
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.16
- Description
- Vase, glass; conical; clear vase with pink glass base; base has been broken and poorly repaired
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Household Accessories - - Horticultural Containers
- Object Term
- Vase
- Subjects
- Household Accessory
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
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cream jug
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88776
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.17
- Description
- Cream jug; "Pareek"; Johnson; white ceramic
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Serving Vessels
- Object Term
- Pitcher
- Subjects
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
platter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88778
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.19
- Description
- Serving platter; white ceramic; squared-off oval with scalloped edges
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Serving Vessels
- Object Term
- Dish, Serving
- Subjects
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
bowl
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88779
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.20
- Description
- Bowl, ceramic, shallow; remnants of purple floral decoration; cracked
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Serving Vessels
- Object Term
- Bowl, Serving
- Subjects
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
platter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88784
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- LHV974.8.23
- Description
- wooden serving platter; oval-shaped; with brass handles at sides; floral engraving throughout; in centre there is an engraving of a hand holding a sword with text that reads: "CHOATE/ FORTUNE DE GUERRE".
- Object History
- Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Serving Vessels
- Object Term
- Tray, Serving
- Subjects
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
banner
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89592
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV017.32.80
- Description
- banner; glossy white paper with green and purple inked lettering and black ink signatures; text in green reads: "END OF THE LINE PARTY" above text in purple reading: "THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS OF THE 1223"; signatures of party attendees/volunteers(?) in black ink; dated on back in black ink: "FEB. 23, 2008".
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Graphic Documents
- Object Term
- Banner
- Measurements
- L: 189.0 cm W: 45.7 cm
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
Images
banner
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89593
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV017.32.81
- Description
- banner; glossy white paper with green and tan inked lettering; text in green reads: "The Burnaby Historical Society" and "1957 - 2007" surrounding text in brown reading: "Celebrating 50 Years"; oval-shaped gold foil adhesive label on back has text in black reading: "604.461.1711 / Party / Tailors / www.partytailors.com".
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Graphic Documents
- Object Term
- Banner
- Measurements
- L: 190.0 cm W: 45.7 cm
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
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flyer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91356
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.5.2109
- Description
- Burnaby Historical Society flyer; bookmark shape; card stock; glossy one side; black text reads: "HISTORY / becomes / an / EXPOSE / of burnaby / Burnaby Historical / COWAN CENTRE / DEER LAKE / 2nd WED. EACH MONTH / 8:00 P.M. / info.: 438-7638 / JOIN US". Advertisement for Burnaby Historical Society.
- Object History
- Item was created by the Burnaby Historical Society and collected by the Burnaby Village Museum. The society was founded in 1957 and operated out of the Burnaby Village Museum between 1991 and 2001 when they transferred their records and photographs to the City of Burnaby Archives.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Advertising Media
- Object Term
- Brochure
- Colour
- White
- Black
- Measurements
- Length: 16.5 cm x Width:
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Subjects
- Advertising Medium - Flyer
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flyer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91436
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.5.2142
- Description
- Flyer; mimeographed on sheet of yellow paper. Flyer created by Burnaby Historical Society [1971]. Flyer reads: "WANTED! / Attic Treasures / IN GOOD CONDITION / BY / BURNABY HISTORICAL SOCIETY / for the HERITAGE PARK PARLOR!"; list of items below: "OLD PICTURES (FRAMED) / VASES / WHAT NOT / CHAIRS / RUGS / PHOTO ALBUMS / BRIC-A-BRAC / SMALL TABLES / LAMPS / PLANT STANDS / ETC. ETC."; "Please call / 521-7240 / 433-3178".
- Object History
- Flier created by the Burnaby Historical Society to notify the public that they were seeking items to be exhibited inside Elworth house parlour in Heritage Village Museum when it first opened in 1971.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Advertising Media
- Object Term
- Flier
- Colour
- Yellow
- Measurements
- Length: 20.5 cm x Width:14 cm
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
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