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Interview with Julie Lee by Denise Fong February 6, 2020

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1920-1992] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 6, 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (00:53:46 min.)
Scope and Content
Recording consists of an interview with Julie Lee conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong. Julie Lee shares information about her mother, Suey Ying Jung's (Laura's) experiences growing up as a Chinese Canadian on a farm in Burnaby during the 1920s and 1930s. She also shares some …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Chinese Canadians in Burnaby subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (00:53:46 min.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Denise Fong Interviewee: Julie Lee Location of Interview: Home of Julie and Cecil Lee Interview Date: February 6, 2020 Total Number of Tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 00:53:46
Scope and Content
Recording consists of an interview with Julie Lee conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong. Julie Lee shares information about her mother, Suey Ying Jung's (Laura's) experiences growing up as a Chinese Canadian on a farm in Burnaby during the 1920s and 1930s. She also shares some information about her father Puy Yuen Chan. 0:00- 01:47 Julie Lee provides background information on her families’ connection to Burnaby and conveys how her maternal grandparents farmed a five acre lot at Still Creek and Douglas Road. Her grandparents grew vegetable produce and operated a piggery at this location. Her mother, Suey Ying Jung (Laura) was the middle child between two older sisters, Maida and Annie and her two younger brothers Gordon and Harry. They were all born at home and educated at Edmonds Elementary School. 01:48- 11:47 Julie provides some background information about her mother, the friendships she made growing up, when she got married and places that she lived. She tells of her mother marrying in 1942 at age 30 years, moving to Fraser Mills and then onto Maillardville in 1958. There was easy access to the Interurban tram so her mother was able to have a social life with others in Vancouver’s Chinatown. She says that many of the only existing photographs of the family living on the farm at Still Creek and Douglas Road can be attributed to her mother’s friend Lil Mau [sic] who owned a camera. The farm was sold around 1949 when her grandparents moved to East Vancouver. While operating the farm, her grandparents only hired Chinese workers who spoke the same language and ate the same foods as them. Despite this, her grandparents made friends with the Collin’s family who assisted them in adjusting to the Canadian way of life. Julie tells that her mother’s sister Maida and brother in law lived with them at Fraser Mills. Her mother’s sister Maida had nine children so Julie’s mother helped her in raising them. 11:48 – 16:53 - Julie talks about racial prejudice towards the Chinese in Burnaby during the 1920s and 1930s. She says that for the most part, her mother’s family had a very insular life on the farm and mainly socialized only within the Chinese community. Julie tells of how she recently became aware of a memoir “The Way it Was”, written by Burnaby resident, Fannie Waplington. The memoir is held as part of the Burnaby Village Museum collection. In the memoir, Fannie Waplington tells of how she was forbidden from visiting Julie’s mother on their farm due to her ethnic background. Julie conveys that it seems like it was a missed friendship for both her mother and Fannie. 16:54 – 22:30 Julie describes what school life was like for her mother and what she may have done outside of school. Her mother attended Edmonds School in the 1920s up to Grade 7 or Grade 8. Julie explains that Asian girls were never offered the opportunity to pursue higher education while her mother’s brothers continued with their education attending Vancouver Technical School. Her mother continued to work on the farm until she was married cooking for workers and helping her mother. Outside of school, she may have helped with looking after nieces and nephews, played cards and mahjong. She says that her mother continued to play cards with her own children and was a skilled knitter into her 80s. 22:31 – 30: 53 Julie tells of what she knows about the Chinese workers on the farm and Fraser Mills and what they did on the weekends. She figures that many may have played card games to pass the time and at Fraser Mills gambling occurred. Fishing was a highlight for her father and she recalls him fishing sturgeon. Single workers may have gone into Vancouver on the weekends. Julie says that her parents had a hobby farm while living at Fraser Mills and that they grew enough garlic to sell in Chinatown. She thinks that before living at Fraser Mills, her mother must have went to Chinatown quite a bit, assisting with banking and enjoying a social life. Julie shares that her father, Puy Yuen Chan came to Canada from China at twelve years of age but working as a shingle packer, he never learned to speak English. She figures that her parents must have met at Fraser Mills while her mother was visiting her sister Maida. 30:54 – 37:33 Julie describes her mother as the cook, caregiver and the “one man show”. She says that her mother enjoyed cooking traditional Chinese recipes. Julie talks of her own cooking and gardening skills which she may have inherited from her parents including her large patch of garlic. 37:34- 40:23- Julie is asked as to whether her mother attended Chinese school and says that she had some Chinese schooling. She could read and write a little but didn’t attend a formal school as far as she knows. Julie shares some background information on her own husband Cecil, who grew up in East Vancouver. She shares that Cecil’s family went back to China from 1931 until 1939 when they returned to Queensborough. Cecil attended Chinese school in New Westminster. 40:24 – 42:19 Julie speaks briefly about what type of medical care her mother and her family had. She relates that all births took place at home and they accessed a Chinese herbalist in Chinatown. Hospitals were accessed in 1950s—1960s. The family did use Western doctors that were insured under the medical system. She recalls growing up and having to drink a particular herbal brew at least once a month to stay well. 42:20- 46:47 Julie describes how her parents stayed connected with their families in China. She says that her mother’s family didn’t stay in touch with relatives in China and that her uncles rejected anything to do with the past. On her father’s side they maintained a connection with cousins. She recalls that her father, Puy Yuen Chan supported some of his relatives back home in China and stayed in touch with some. Her mother, Laura travelled to China in 1991 and 1992 and connected with some relations on Julie’s father’s side. 46:48- 53:46 In this segment, Julie speaks of her mother’s character being very self-assured, independent and goal oriented. She feels that her mother valued being surrounded by her family and friends and felt very comfortable growing up in Burnaby and with the relationships that she had. She feels that her mother adapted to her roles being the last of four children on the farm and that she was very self-sufficient and determined.
History
Interviewee biography: Julie Lee (nee Chan) is the daughter of Suey Ying Jung (Laura) and Puy Yuen Chan. Her mother's family owned and operated a vegetable and piggery farm on Douglas Road near Still Creek in the early 1900s. Their farm was located in front of the Douglas Road interurban tram station. Her mother had two older sisters named Maida and Annie and two younger brothers Harry and Gordon. Her mother was born in 1912 and left the farm for Fraser Mills when she was married in 1942. Julie grew up with her parents and siblings on the Fraser Mills site during the 1940s and 1950s. Interviewer biography: Denise Fong is a historical researcher at Burnaby Village Museum. She has degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Archaeology (MA), and is completing her doctoral degree at UBC in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her primary research interests are in Chinese Canadian history and critical heritage studies. She is the co-curator of BVM’s “Across the Pacific” exhibition, and the Museum of Vancouver’s “A Seat at the Table – Chinese Immigration and British Columbia”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Agriculture - Farms
Education
Buildings - Schools
Names
Lee, Julie Cho Chan
Chan, Puy Yuen
Jung, Suey Ying "Laura"
Wong, Suey Fong "Maida" Jung
Jung, Suey Cheung "Harry"
Jung, Suey Yook "Gordon"
Jung, Gee Shee
Jung, Chung Chong
Jong, Suey Kin "Annie" Jung
Responsibility
Fong, Denise
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Accession Code
BV020.6.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1920-1992] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 6, 2020
Media Type
Sound Recording
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Related Material
See also BV018.16.1
Scan Resolution
1000
Scan Date
01-Oct-2017
Scale
96
Notes
Title based on contents of interview
Photograph info: Suey Ying (Laura) with produce baskets [between 1940 and 1942]. BV017.24.27
Images
Audio Tracks

Interview with Julie Lee by Denise Fong February 6, 2020, [1920-1992] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 6, 2020

Interview with Julie Lee by Denise Fong February 6, 2020, [1920-1992] (interview content), interviewed Feb. 6, 2020

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2020_0006_0002_001.mp3
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Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19602
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (68 min., 52 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (68 min., 53 sec.)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 00:00-16:47 Bill and Ellen share where they were born, grew up and went to school as citizens of the United States and how they met in Pe…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (68 min., 52 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (68 min., 53 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewees: Ellen and Bill Schwartz Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: May 15, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 01:08:52 Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby Photograph information: Bill and Ellen Schwartz.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 00:00-16:47 Bill and Ellen share where they were born, grew up and went to school as citizens of the United States and how they met in Pennsylvania the 1970s. Bill and Ellen explain how in the 1970s, they were discouraged about the current politics in the United States under the Nixon administration and how they were inspired by the “back to the land” ideals, rejecting materialism and wanting an alternative lifestyle. With these ideals in mind, they recall how in 1972 they and a few other friends decided to leave the United States, move to British Columbia with the goal of buying land in the Okanagan or Kootenay region and starting a new lifestyle for themselves. Bill and Ellen recollect how they purchased 20 acres of land in Galena Bay in the Kootenays and how they lived in the area off and on until the early 1980s. They describe how they cleared three acres of land, built a cabin, put in a garden, chicken coop and honey bees. With the challenges of the isolated location and no access to electricity they explain how they decided that they had to live elsewhere in order to make a living. Ellen talks about working as a special education teacher in Revelstoke and Slocan and how Bill obtained his teaching certificate while they lived in Nelson. Bill and Ellen describe themselves as environmentalists and of how they both became active Provincial environmentalists during the construction of the Revelstoke Dam. Bill talks about getting work with the “Energy Van” program talking about energy conservation, renewable energy and recycling. They explain how after their first child was born in 1980, they returned to Galena Bay for about a year and a half until Bill was offered a job with the Department of Energy Conservation which lead them to move to Vancouver. 16:48 – 22:46 Bill and Ellen describe their first few years of living in Vancouver and at University of British Columbia while Ellen completed her master’s degree in creative writing. During this time, they had their second child. They recall how in 1988 how they purchased a house in Burnaby, selecting to live in the Deer Lake neighbourhood. They talk about the benefits of the neighbourhood including; a French immersion school for their children, proximity to the trails around Deer Lake and having transit close by. 22:47 – 33:55 Bill and Ellen talk about their consulting business “Polestar Communications”. A Burnaby based communications consulting firm composed of three people, Ellen and Bill and colleague Richard Banner. They describe how their business got started and some of the projects that they’ve worked on including; BC Hydro’s Power Smart Program, financial literacy curriculum that was introduced in B.C. schools and reports for the Province of British Columbia. Ellen and Bill convey how Bill has been a very active member with the City of Burnaby Environment Committee, the Steering Committee to develop a sustainable environmental strategy for Burnaby, how he’s been awarded for his contributions in coaching youth sports and other areas in which they have both volunteered. 33:56 – 43:07 Ellen describes how she got started in writing educational resources about the environment and how since she completed grad school in 1984, she’s published nineteen books. Ellen conveys how her first book was published and sold to the Province of British Columbia as part of the B.C. educational curriculum on the environment. Ellen talks about some of the children’s books that she’s written and published with themes including; social justice, the labour movement and racism in sports. Ellen describes some of her books and the research that she’s done. 43:08 – 51:04 Ellen and Bill Schwartz reflect on what they like about living in Burnaby. They talk about the benefits of their neighbourhood including; performances at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, the Burnaby Art Gallery and Deer Lake as well as having access to parks and community centres in Burnaby. 51:05-56:36 Bill and Ellen reflect on their involvement in the Jewish community, considering themselves non-secular Jews. Ellen talks about how they were involved with “Burquest” a Jewish Community Association and how they often observe some of the Jewish holidays including Hanukah and traditions including the Jewish coming of age ritual, bar mitzvah (masc.) and bat mistvah (fem.). Ellen mentions her involvement with the “Jone Betty Stuchner Oy Vey! Funniest Children’s book Award” where she acts a judge and her involvement with the Jewish Book festival and that she is a recipient of the Jewish Book award. 56:37 – 1:08:53 Bill and Ellen reflect on their 35 years living in Burnaby and how they’ve seen it change. They talk about the increased development and density in the city, how they are troubled by a lack of low income housing, the benefits and importance of public transportation and preservation of green space including Burnaby parks.
History
Interviewees' biographies: Ellen Schwartz was born in Washington, DC, (1950) but grew up in New Jersey. She attended the Universities of Chicago and Wisconsin before moving to a farm in Pennsylvania, where she met her future husband Bill Schwartz. Bill Schwartz grew up in and around Philadelphia (b. 1947), and attended Pennsylvania State University. After travelling, and discouraged with life in eastern America, he and Ellen decided that British Columbia held better prospects. Bill and Ellen quit their jobs in 1972 and moved to the Kootenay region where they adopted a “back to the land” lifestyle, a very new experience for both of them. After eight years of modest success, and occasional work in nearby towns, they opted to return to Vancouver where Bill had work and where they could raise a family more easily. They rented in Vancouver for a few years before moving to family housing at UBC, while Ellen studied creative writing. Bill founded a communications and writing company, and in 1988 they purchased a home in Burnaby. Ellen launched a new career as a writer, mainly for children young adults. Both were active in their careers, raising a family, and participating in local social and political activities. Interviewer biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Education
Environmental Issues
Environmental Issues - Environmental Protection
Geographic Features
Geographic Features - Parks
Housing
Occupations
Occupations - Entrepreneurs
Occupations - Writers
Persons - Volunteers
Persons - Jewish Canadians
Social Issues
Social Issues - Racism
Religions
Religions - Judaism
Names
Schwartz, William "Bill"
Schwartz, Ellen
City of Burnaby
Polestar Communications
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Responsibility
Damer, Eric
Accession Code
BV023.16.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Transcription available on Heritage Burnaby
Images
Documents
Audio Tracks

Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023

Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0006_003.mp3
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Elworth house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17151
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[199-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elworth house and front walkway on the site of Burnaby Village Museum. Tulips and ornamental trees are in bloom and border the front walkway on either side.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Marketing photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elworth house and front walkway on the site of Burnaby Village Museum. Tulips and ornamental trees are in bloom and border the front walkway on either side.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Accession Code
BV020.4.1214
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[199-]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Adminstration building and entrance to Burnaby Village Museum

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Village Museum adminstration building, parking lot and entrance. A group of visitors are walking through the parking lot towards the entrance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Village Museum adminstration building, parking lot and entrance. A group of visitors are walking through the parking lot towards the entrance.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Accession Code
BV019.2.66
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1990
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Scan Resolution
1200
Scan Date
2021-09-29
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph from negative roll "P90-19"
Images
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Entry gates to Oakalla

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17836
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the main entry gates to the Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre - Oakalla Prison. Visitors are standing outside the gates during the Oakalla Prison farm Open House event that took place in 1991. The prison was located at 4700 Royal Oak Avenue (later 5220 Oakmount Crescent).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the main entry gates to the Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre - Oakalla Prison. Visitors are standing outside the gates during the Oakalla Prison farm Open House event that took place in 1991. The prison was located at 4700 Royal Oak Avenue (later 5220 Oakmount Crescent).
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.620
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #1 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-1"
Images
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Exterior of Oakalla Prison buildings with tower

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) buildings with tower. Photograph is taken looking north towards Burnaby Mountain which is visible in the distance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) buildings with tower. Photograph is taken looking north towards Burnaby Mountain which is visible in the distance.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.621
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #2 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-2"
Images
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Watch tower outside of Oakalla Prison

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17838
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of watch tower next to road outside of Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre). Photograph was taken during the Oakalla Prison Open House event in 1991. Burnaby Mountain which is visible in the distance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of watch tower next to road outside of Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre). Photograph was taken during the Oakalla Prison Open House event in 1991. Burnaby Mountain which is visible in the distance.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.622
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #3 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-3"
Images
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View of Oakalla Prison buildings

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17839
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) buildings taken from road above, looking north towards Burnaby Mountain.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) buildings taken from road above, looking north towards Burnaby Mountain.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.623
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #4 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-4"
Images
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Oakalla Prison main building

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the main building of Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre). British Columbia Coat of Arms with building date "1914" is mounted at top of building below the tower.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the main building of Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre). British Columbia Coat of Arms with building date "1914" is mounted at top of building below the tower.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.624
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #5 from Roll 91-8
Images
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Entrance to Oakalla Prison

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of entrance to Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) main building during Open House.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of entrance to Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) main building during Open House.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.625
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #6 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-6"
Images
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Office area inside Oakalla Prison

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17842
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of office area inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) building. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of office area inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) building. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.626
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #7 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-7"
Images
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Hallway with desk inside Oakalla Prison

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17843
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a hallway with desk inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) building. Side of desk includes handwritten graffiti which reads "this is it you hit bottom / ? / Welcome to Hotel Oakalla". Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a hallway with desk inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) building. Side of desk includes handwritten graffiti which reads "this is it you hit bottom / ? / Welcome to Hotel Oakalla". Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.627
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #8 from Roll 91-8
Images
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Change room inside Oakalla Prison

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17844
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of change room inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) building. Uniforms are visible inside cubby holes of shelfing and running shoes are lined up on top of a counter in front. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of change room inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) building. Uniforms are visible inside cubby holes of shelfing and running shoes are lined up on top of a counter in front. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.628
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #9 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-9"
Images
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Oakalla Prison cell with sink and toilet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17845
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of cell with sink and toilet inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) building. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of cell with sink and toilet inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) building. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.629
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #10 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-10"
Images
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Kitchen inside Oakalla Prison

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17846
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of kitchen inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) building. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of kitchen inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) building. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.630
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #11 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-11"
Images
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Oakalla supply stores building

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17847
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the supply stores building inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre). Building is semicircular in shape and covered with corrugated aluminum siding. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the supply stores building inside Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre). Building is semicircular in shape and covered with corrugated aluminum siding. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.631
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #12 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-12"
Not in blue ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "STORES BUILDING"
Images
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Oakalla Prison main building and covered walkway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17848
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of main building of Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) with covered walkway outside. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of main building of Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) with covered walkway outside. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.632
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #13 from Roll 91-8
Images
Less detail

Oakalla Prison hospital

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17849
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the hospital building at Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) with visitors entrance. An unidentified person is sitting on the steps near the entrance way. An arrangement of potted flowers is displayed on either side of stair way. Photograph was taken during O…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the hospital building at Oakalla Prison (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre) with visitors entrance. An unidentified person is sitting on the steps near the entrance way. An arrangement of potted flowers is displayed on either side of stair way. Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.633
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #14 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-14"
Images
Less detail

Barn at Oakalla Prison Farm

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17850
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of barn at Oakalla Prison Farm (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre). Photograph is taken looking north towards Deer Lake and Burnaby Mountain and was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of barn at Oakalla Prison Farm (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre). Photograph is taken looking north towards Deer Lake and Burnaby Mountain and was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.634
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #15 from Roll 91-8
1 col. copy print accompanying
Note in black ink on verso of accompanying copy print reads: "P91-8-15"
Images
Less detail

Barn at Oakalla Prison Farm

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17851
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1991
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of barn at Oakalla Prison Farm (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre). Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla documentary photographs and video series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of barn at Oakalla Prison Farm (Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre). Photograph was taken during Oakalla Prison Open House event.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Geographic Access
Oakmount Crescent
Street Address
5220 Oakmount Crescent
Accession Code
BV991.45.635
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1991
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Photographer
Stevens, Colin
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph negative #16 from Roll 91-8
Images
Less detail

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