"Burnaby Village Museum" found 25 records

My Story

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 2016

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 video recording (mp4) (4 min., 21 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo

Scope and Content: This film chronicles that 2013 journey of Kehar Sing Aujla and his wife as they travelled to India on vacation. The visit included a trip to the town of Ledo in North-East India, where the Ledo Mine Rescue Centre is located. In the film, Aujla describes the trip and the work he oversaw at the Ledo …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection

Series: Elders Digital Storytelling project series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 video recording (mp4) (4 min., 21 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo

Scope and Content: This film chronicles that 2013 journey of Kehar Sing Aujla and his wife as they travelled to India on vacation. The visit included a trip to the town of Ledo in North-East India, where the Ledo Mine Rescue Centre is located. In the film, Aujla describes the trip and the work he oversaw at the Ledo Mine Rescue Centre when he was Superintendent of the Coal Mines Rescue Department in India. His visit with friends and trip to a local Sikh holy place is also included in the film.

History: Kehar Singh Aujla is originally from the Western part of India. He and his wife immigrated to Canada in 1996 to be closer to his son and his family in Burnaby. Aujla worked in the coal mining industry in India for 40 years starting in 1951. He passed his management exam in 1960, and spent 23 years working with a coal mine rescue organization. Since moving to Burnaby he has received recognition for his commitment to volunteer work, receiving eight awards between 2006 and 2016, including being selected as Burnaby's Citizen of the Year for 2011. His volunteering has included work with Volunteer Grandparents, Burnaby Citizen Support Services, Burnaby Village Museum, the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, BMO Marathon, Breast Cancer Association, and at the Sukh Sagar Gurdwara. His awards include the Gerontology Award from SFU, 2011 Citizen of the year from the City of Burnaby, Top 25 Immigrant of 2012 by Canadian Immigrants and Royal Bank of Canada, The Life Time Sewa Award by Sukh Sagar Sikh Temple of New Westminster, Best Community Service Award by Vaisakhi Gala of Surrey, Best Community Service Award by Age Care and News Leader, Sovereign Medal by Governor General of Canada, Above and Beyond Award by Fraser Health, Early Bird Award by Volunteer Resources of Burnaby General Hospital.

Creator: Aujla, Kehar Singh

Other Title Information: title supplied by film maker

Subjects: Persons - South Asian Canadians; Industries - Mining; Emergency Measures; Religions - Sikhism

Names: Aujla, Kehar Singh

Accession Code: BV016.37.4

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 2016

Media Type: Moving Images

Notes: Transcribed title

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Video

My Story, 2016

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2016_0037_0004_001.mp4

At the water's edge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3405

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two unidentified women sitting together on a rock at the water's edge at an unidentified location. They are dangling their bare feet into the water and smiling at the camera.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two unidentified women sitting together on a rock at the water's edge at an unidentified location. They are dangling their bare feet into the water and smiling at the camera.

Accession Code: BV005.30.27

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Banff, Alberta

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3390

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the bus station and surrounding area at Banff, Alberta. Mount Lougheed is visible in the background.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the bus station and surrounding area at Banff, Alberta. Mount Lougheed is visible in the background.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Bus Stations; Geographic Features - Mountains

Accession Code: BV005.30.12

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Banff, Alberta

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3411

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Mount Lougheed, taken looking north, from the main street in Banff.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Mount Lougheed, taken looking north, from the main street in Banff.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Roads; Geographic Features - Mountains

Accession Code: BV005.30.33

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Camp Vernon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3381

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of trainees standing next to their bunk beds at the Canadian Military Training Centre, Camp Vernon.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of trainees standing next to their bunk beds at the Canadian Military Training Centre, Camp Vernon.

Subjects: Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel

Accession Code: BV005.30.3

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Field

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3421

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified field.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified field.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Fields

Accession Code: BV005.30.43

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Field

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3422

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified field and surrounding countryside.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified field and surrounding countryside.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Fields

Accession Code: BV005.30.44

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Friends of Frank Battersby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3388

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified couple sitting together in a hotel lobby at an unidentified location. The couple are known to be friends of Frank Battersby.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified couple sitting together in a hotel lobby at an unidentified location. The couple are known to be friends of Frank Battersby.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Accession Code: BV005.30.10

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Friends of Frank Battersby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3389

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified couple sitting together in a hotel lobby at an unidentified location. The couple are known to be friends of Frank Battersby.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified couple sitting together in a hotel lobby at an unidentified location. The couple are known to be friends of Frank Battersby.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Accession Code: BV005.30.11

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Friends of Frank Battersby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3420

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified couple sitting together in a hotel lobby at an unidentified location. The couple are known to be friends of Frank Battersby.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified couple sitting together in a hotel lobby at an unidentified location. The couple are known to be friends of Frank Battersby.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Accession Code: BV005.30.42

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Lake Louise

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3398

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an outdoor swimming pool next to Lake Louise in Alberta.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an outdoor swimming pool next to Lake Louise in Alberta.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds; Buildings - Recreational - Outdoor Swimming Pools

Accession Code: BV005.30.20

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Military personnel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3392

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a large gathering of military personnel standing together in a wooded area, smiling and looking towards the camera. This was most likely taken in Banff, Alberta.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a large gathering of military personnel standing together in a wooded area, smiling and looking towards the camera. This was most likely taken in Banff, Alberta.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Forests; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel

Accession Code: BV005.30.14

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Military Personnel

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a large group of men in uniform sitting together at an unidentified location.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a large group of men in uniform sitting together at an unidentified location.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Accession Code: BV005.30.26

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Military trainee

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3410

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified trainee standing with a kit on his back and a rife in his hands at the Canadian Military Centre, Camp Vernon.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified trainee standing with a kit on his back and a rife in his hands at the Canadian Military Centre, Camp Vernon.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Accession Code: BV005.30.32

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Military trainee

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3426

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified trainee standing with a rifle in his hand at the Canadian Military Centre, Camp Vernon.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified trainee standing with a rifle in his hand at the Canadian Military Centre, Camp Vernon.

Subjects: Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel

Accession Code: BV005.30.48

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Military trainees

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3427

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two unidentified trainees standing in front of a Nissen hut at the Canadian Military Centre, Camp Vernon.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two unidentified trainees standing in front of a Nissen hut at the Canadian Military Centre, Camp Vernon.

Subjects: Clothing - Military Uniforms; Occupations - Military Personnel

Accession Code: BV005.30.49

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Sleeping quarters

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3401

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the barracks sleeping quarters at the Canadian Forces Base, Calgary. A stocking foot is visible stretched across a bunk bed, as well, a number of men are visible standing between the rows of beds.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the barracks sleeping quarters at the Canadian Forces Base, Calgary. A stocking foot is visible stretched across a bunk bed, as well, a number of men are visible standing between the rows of beds.

Subjects: Buildings - Military; Occupations - Military Personnel

Accession Code: BV005.30.23

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Sleeping quarters

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3413

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the barracks sleeping quarters at the Canadian Forces Base, Calgary with soldiers sitting or standing at each bunk.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the barracks sleeping quarters at the Canadian Forces Base, Calgary with soldiers sitting or standing at each bunk.

Subjects: Occupations - Military Personnel; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Buildings - Military

Accession Code: BV005.30.35

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Date: 1/19/2010

Photographer: Battersby, Frank

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Soldiers playing golf

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3417

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of three unidentified soldiers playing golf while in uniform. The soldier on the left is in mid swing while the other two stand, leaning on their golf clubs and watch (a golf bag full of clubs is visible in the foreground).

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of three unidentified soldiers playing golf while in uniform. The soldier on the left is in mid swing while the other two stand, leaning on their golf clubs and watch (a golf bag full of clubs is visible in the foreground).