"Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)" found 16 records

Seaforth School dedication

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 12.6 x 17.4 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "X-students of Seaforth School following Brig. Bell-Irving / April, 1987 / Dedication of Seaforth School - Bby Heritage Village." The school was moved from its original locatio…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Donald N. Brown subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 12.6 x 17.4 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 194-002

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1987-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "X-students of Seaforth School following Brig. Bell-Irving / April, 1987 / Dedication of Seaforth School - Bby Heritage Village." The school was moved from its original location at 7881 Government Road to Burnaby Village Museum in 1983, and was opened to the public in 1987.

Subjects: Events - Openings

Names: Burnaby Village Museum; Seaforth School

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

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Seaforth School dedication

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35127

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 12.6 x 17.4 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Dedication ceremony, Seaforth School, Bby Heritage Village, April 1987." A row of men and women, some of whom are in costume, are standing by a podium and microphone outside a…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Donald N. Brown subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 12.6 x 17.4 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 194-004

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1987-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Dedication ceremony, Seaforth School, Bby Heritage Village, April 1987." A row of men and women, some of whom are in costume, are standing by a podium and microphone outside a decorated schoolhouse. A sign on the side of the school reads, "Seaforth School / 1922." The school was moved from its original location at 7881 Government Road to Burnaby Village Museum in 1983, and was opened to the public in 1987.

Subjects: Events - Openings; Buildings - Schools

Names: Seaforth School; Burnaby Village Museum

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

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Seaforth School dedication

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35128

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 17.4 x 12.6 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Dedication ceremony, Seaforth School, Bby Heritage Village, April 1987." A crowd is seated on chairs outside a decorated Seaforth School watching men and women, some of whom a…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Donald N. Brown subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 17.4 x 12.6 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 194-005

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1987-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Dedication ceremony, Seaforth School, Bby Heritage Village, April 1987." A crowd is seated on chairs outside a decorated Seaforth School watching men and women, some of whom are in costume, dedicating the school. There are photographers. The school was moved from its original location at 7881 Government Road to Burnaby Village Museum in 1983, and was opened to the public in 1987.

Subjects: Events - Openings; Buildings - Schools

Names: Burnaby Village Museum; Seaforth School

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

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Seaforth School dedication ceremony

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35129

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 12.6 x 17.4 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Dedication ceremony, Seaforth School, Bby Heritage Village, April 1987." People are seated in chairs outside a decorated Seaforth School looking toward a seated row of men and…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Donald N. Brown subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 12.6 x 17.4 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 194-006

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1987-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Dedication ceremony, Seaforth School, Bby Heritage Village, April 1987." People are seated in chairs outside a decorated Seaforth School looking toward a seated row of men and women, some of whom are in costume, by a microphone and podium. There are two photographers. The school was moved from its original location at 7881 Government Road to Burnaby Village Museum in 1983, and was opened to the public in 1987.

Subjects: Events - Openings; Buildings - Schools

Names: Burnaby Village Museum; Seaforth School

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

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Seaforth School Dedication

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35130

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 12.6 x 17.4 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Dedication ceremony, Seaforth School, Bby Heritage Village, April 1987." A crowd of people is seated on chairs and standing at Burnaby Village Museum. Buildings and Tram #122…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Donald N. Brown subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 12.6 x 17.4 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 194-007

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1987-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School, Burnaby Village Museum. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads, "Dedication ceremony, Seaforth School, Bby Heritage Village, April 1987." A crowd of people is seated on chairs and standing at Burnaby Village Museum. Buildings and Tram #1223 can be seen. The school was moved from its original location at 7881 Government Road to Burnaby Village Museum in 1983, and was opened to the public in 1987.

Subjects: Events - Openings

Names: Burnaby Village Museum; Seaforth School

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

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Seaforth School

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Seaforth School building which was originally built in the Lozells neighbourhood in North Burnaby in 1922. In 1983, the school was moved to its current site on the grounds of the Burnaby Village Museum and it remains a protected heritage building in Burnaby.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1987

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Photographs subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 398-007

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS2007-04

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Seaforth School building which was originally built in the Lozells neighbourhood in North Burnaby in 1922. In 1983, the school was moved to its current site on the grounds of the Burnaby Village Museum and it remains a protected heritage building in Burnaby.

Subjects: Buildings - Heritage; Buildings - Schools

Names: Seaforth School

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph.

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

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Hart House and front yard

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: June 21, 1983

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 22 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Hart House and front yard.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: June 21, 1983

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Columbian Newspaper subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 22 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 222-049

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1989-19

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Hart House and front yard.

Subjects: Buildings - Heritage; Buildings - Residential - Houses

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Braid, Tom

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6664 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Images

Hart House and front yard

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: June 21, 1983

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 24 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Hart House and front yard.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: June 21, 1983

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Columbian Newspaper subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 24 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 222-050

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1989-19

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Hart House and front yard.

Subjects: Buildings - Heritage; Buildings - Residential - Houses

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Braid, Tom

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6664 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

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Burnaby Art Gallery daffodil gardens

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1983

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. slide ; 2.5 x 3.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the back of the Burnaby Art Gallery and its daffodil gardens.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 1983

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Art Gallery subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. slide ; 2.5 x 3.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 242-027

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1990-05

Scope and Content: Photograph of the back of the Burnaby Art Gallery and its daffodil gardens.

Subjects: Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries; Plants - Flowers

Names: Burnaby Art Gallery

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6344 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

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Burnaby Art Gallery

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1980]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the exterior of the Burnaby Art Gallery and parking lot. This building was formerly the H. Ceperley family's Fairacres estate, built in 1911.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1980]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Jim Wolf subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 349-002

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1997-09

Scope and Content: Photograph of the exterior of the Burnaby Art Gallery and parking lot. This building was formerly the H. Ceperley family's Fairacres estate, built in 1911.

Subjects: Buildings - Heritage; Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries

Names: Burnaby Art Gallery

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Houghtaling, Kim

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6344 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

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Parking Lot and Burnaby Art Gallery

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1980]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 14.9 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the parking lot and entrance to the Burnaby Art Gallery (formerly the Ceperley House) in Deer Lake park.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1980]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Municipal record subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 14.9 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 420-002

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS2001-09

Scope and Content: Photograph of the parking lot and entrance to the Burnaby Art Gallery (formerly the Ceperley House) in Deer Lake park.

Subjects: Buildings - Heritage; Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries

Names: Burnaby Art Gallery

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph.

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6344 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

Images

Parking Lot and Burnaby Art Gallery, [1980] thumbnail

Robin Mayor

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45168

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: August 20, 1980, published August 25, 1980

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 22.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Robin Mayor standing inbetween two of his paintings at the Burnaby Art Gallery. The painting of the jersey cow on the left is "Linda the Navigator" and the one on the right is "Curly". Both paintings are acrylic and mixed media on canvas.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: August 20, 1980, published August 25, 1980

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 22.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-064

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Robin Mayor standing inbetween two of his paintings at the Burnaby Art Gallery. The painting of the jersey cow on the left is "Linda the Navigator" and the one on the right is "Curly". Both paintings are acrylic and mixed media on canvas.

Subjects: Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries; Arts - Paintings; Occupations - Artists

Names: Mayor, Robin; Burnaby Art Gallery

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Battistoni, Peter

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "COWS ARE BEAUTIFUL...Artist Robin Mayor poses with two of his unique cattle pictures at the Burnaby Art Gallery. At left is Linda the Navigator; at right, Curly. Both are acrylics and mixed media on canvas."

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6344 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

Images

Robin Mayor, August 20, 1980, published August 25, 1980 thumbnail

Antique cars on Hill Street

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [198-]

Collection/Fonds: Century Park Museum Association fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Hill Street inside Heritage Village Museum. Visitors are gathered along the street to view antique cars and buildings are decorated with red, white and blue bunting.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Century Park Museum Association fonds

Series: Century Park Museum Association photograph collection series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Hill Street inside Heritage Village Museum. Visitors are gathered along the street to view antique cars and buildings are decorated with red, white and blue bunting.

Subjects: Buildings - Civic - Museums; Transportation - Automobiles

Names: Burnaby Village Museum

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Accession Code: BV020.5.934

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [198-]

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 22-Sep-2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Antique cars on Hill Street, [198-] thumbnail

Adults and children at Deer Lake Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59007

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: ca.1983

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of adults and children having a picnic on the beach at Deer Lake Park.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: ca.1983

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1416

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2009-01

Scope and Content: Photograph of adults and children having a picnic on the beach at Deer Lake Park.

Subjects: Recreational Activities - Picnics; Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds; Geographic Features - Beaches; Persons - Children

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: King, Basil

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer's stamp on verso; Note on verso reads: "PMT 120% / page 10 / Burnaby / Today"

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Park

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

Images

Adults and children at Deer Lake Park, ca.1983 thumbnail

Two boys running in the lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59011

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: ca.1983

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two boys running through the water on the shore of Deer Lake.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: ca.1983

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1420

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2009-01

Scope and Content: Photograph of two boys running through the water on the shore of Deer Lake.

Subjects: Persons - Children; Geographic Features - Beaches; Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: King, Basil

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer's stamp on verso; Note on verso reads: "page A-5 / Burnaby / Today / PMT 100%"

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Park

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

Images

Two boys running in the lake, ca.1983 thumbnail

Interview with David Skulski

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1948-2023] (interview content), interviewed 6 Jul. 2023

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 sound recordings (wav) (80 min., 38 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (80 min., 38 sec.)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Murray "David" Skulski conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 00:00:00 – 00:22:22 David Skulski provides biographical information about himself. He talks about his childhood experiences growing up, at…

1 document 1 audio

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) (80 min., 38 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (80 min., 38 sec.)

Material Details: Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewee: David Skulski Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: July 6 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 80 min., 38 sec. Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Murray "David" Skulski conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 00:00:00 – 00:22:22 David Skulski provides biographical information about himself. He talks about his childhood experiences growing up, attending school in New Westminster and Burnaby and Hebrew school in Vancouver. David recalls his early experiences in music, instruments that he played and describes some of his Jewish family traditions. 00:22:23 – 00:49:57 David talks about his experiences studying music at university and following his passion as a musician and oboist. He recalls his experiences of working with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the CBC Orchestra, Vancouver Society for Early Music, the Burnaby Symphony Orchestra, other musical ensembles and venues where he’s performed. 00:49:58 – 01:00:00 David talks about living in Burnaby in the Deer Lake neighbourhood. David describes some his experiences playing traditional music from different countries. 01:01:01 – 01:14:15 David comments on the changes that he’s seen in Burnaby over the years, some of his favourite places, activities, cultural amenities and development on the Fraser River. David talks about the Jewish community in Burnaby, his involvement with the Peretz Centre and examples of Jewish cuisine. 01:14:16 – 01:20:38 David talks about Yiddish being his first language, his language studies in Lithuania, the roots of the language and provides some examples of speaking Yiddish.

History: Interviewee biography: Murray "David" Skulski was born in 1942 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and moved to British Columbia with his parents in 1948. Skulski and his family settled in New Westminster before moving to Burnaby in the late 1950's. Skulski took piano lessons at an early age and began playing obo while attending junior high school in New Westminster. In 1960 at the age of 17 years, Skulski began performing with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as solo English horn and is the youngest player to ever be employed with the VSO. In 1991, Skulski started playing with the Vancouver Folk Orchestra and was the conductor between 1997 and 2004. Skulski has been the principal oboe player in many orchestras. In 1968, Skulski founded the Hortulani Musicae; in 1970, he founded the Vancouver Society for Early Music and in 1983 he founded Harmonie, an ensemble concentrating in classical wind music. In 2003, Skulski became president of the Pertez Centre for Secular Jewish Culture. In 2005, Skulski became principal oboist of the Philharmonic Orchestra and the Burnaby Symphony Orchestra and between 2009 and 2019 he was the principal oboist for the Pilgrim Orchestra under Pilwon Suk. David has served as president of the Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture and since 2022, he’s served on the board of the Vancouver Chamber Music Society. Skulski has taught summer courses in Renaissance music in Austria (1972-1979), has been a music resident at Simon Fraser University (1973-1976), has lectured on the history of musical instruments at SFU and UBC and in 2008 began teaching at the Pacific Coast School of Music, Richmond School of Music and Oakridge Music Studios. 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.