"Burnaby Historical Society" found 1122 records

School files subseries

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1907-2006

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Subseries

Physical Description: Textual records

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of papers pertaining to schools in Burnaby collected by the Burnaby Historical Society for research and information purposes.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1907-2006

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: School files subseries

Physical Description: Textual records

Description Level: Subseries

Accession Number: BHS1992-57; BHS1997-04; BHS1999-10; BHS2007-04

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of papers pertaining to schools in Burnaby collected by the Burnaby Historical Society for research and information purposes.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on content of subseries

Society correspondence and ephemera

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1957-1989

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records, 2 technical drawings, and 3 photographs : b&w ; 14.5 cm x 9 cm

Scope and Content: File contains Burnaby Historical Society correspondence and ephemera, including flyers, invitations, logo designs, and copies of BC Historical Association newsletters. File also includes correspondence and two technical drawings related to the Society's Burnaby Lake interurban tram project and pho…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1957-1989

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Administration series

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records, 2 technical drawings, and 3 photographs : b&w ; 14.5 cm x 9 cm

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS205-068

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2020-06

Scope and Content: File contains Burnaby Historical Society correspondence and ephemera, including flyers, invitations, logo designs, and copies of BC Historical Association newsletters. File also includes correspondence and two technical drawings related to the Society's Burnaby Lake interurban tram project and photographs of Mrs. George Westover, Mrs. Barry Mather, and Miss Bessie Choate picnicking in Fort Langley.

Names: Choate, Bessie Perley

Media Type: Textual Record; Technical Drawing; Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of file; Original file folder titled: "General Meeting Sept 10/08"; Photographs assigned item no. 633-002-1:633-002-3. Photographs in original location within folder.

Speech given by Jack Davy November 8, 1972 - Track 1

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1893-1957

Length: 0:09:39

Summary: This portion of the recording pertains to opening remarks given by Dr. Blythe Eagles for Jack Davy's speech. Jack begins his talk by telling anecdotes of early Burnaby school trustees and of early Burnaby teachers.

1 audio

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the recording pertains to opening remarks given by Dr. Blythe Eagles for Jack Davy's speech. Jack begins his talk by telling anecdotes of early Burnaby school trustees and of early Burnaby teachers.

Date Range: 1893-1957

Length: 0:09:39

Names: Edmonds Street School

Subjects: Education

Interview Date: November 8, 1972

Scope and Content: Recording is of a speech given by John "Jack" Davy on November 8, 1972 to the Burnaby Historical Society on the subject of Edmonds School. Jack Davy is introduced by Dr. Blythe Eagles.

Biographical Notes: John “Jack” Davy was raised in New Westminster and his family and the Eagles' family were close friends, with the grandparents and parents getting together regularly to play cards. As a child, Jack delivered the Columbian newspaper. Jack Davy worked for Burnaby schools for over fifty years; twenty-five of those years as principal at Edmonds Street School. During the depression, he worked as a principal of Kitchener Street School.

Total Tracks: 3

Total Length: 0:29:41

Interviewee Name: Davy, Jack

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Oral history subseries

Media Type: Sound Recording

Web Notes: Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.

Audio Tracks

Track one of recording of speech given by Jack Davy

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Tram #1223 Bill of Sale

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1971

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 folded leaf

Scope and Content: Item is the signed and sealed indenture for the sale of the British Columbia Electric Interurban Tram #1223 by the Burnaby Historical Society to the Corporation of the District of Burnaby.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1971

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Administration series

Physical Description: 1 folded leaf

Description Level: Item

Record No.: MSS205-075

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2020-06

Scope and Content: Item is the signed and sealed indenture for the sale of the British Columbia Electric Interurban Tram #1223 by the Burnaby Historical Society to the Corporation of the District of Burnaby.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Transcribed title; Title transcribed from original file folder

Windows to Burnaby's Past subseries

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1976-1985

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Subseries

Physical Description: Textual records and photographs

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of photographs compiled for "Window to Burnaby's Past: A preliminary survey of Burnaby's Pre-1930 buildings" and a copy of the final report. The report was prepared by Ann Watson and assisted by Jim Wolf for the Burnaby Historical Society between May 13 and August 13, 1985.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1976-1985

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Windows to Burnaby's Past subseries

Physical Description: Textual records and photographs

Description Level: Subseries

Accession Number: BHS1985-21

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of photographs compiled for "Window to Burnaby's Past: A preliminary survey of Burnaby's Pre-1930 buildings" and a copy of the final report. The report was prepared by Ann Watson and assisted by Jim Wolf for the Burnaby Historical Society between May 13 and August 13, 1985.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on content of subseries; PC151, MSS177

1st Burnaby West

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1962-1973

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 scrapbook

Scope and Content: Scrapbook containing photographs and newspaper clippings pertaining to the 1st Burnaby West Scout troop. Special events and fundraisers depicted in the photographs include: Father and Son banquets, family nights, Going Up ceremonies, colours presentations, bowling and skating events, Model Kub Car…

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1962-1973

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 1 scrapbook

Material Details: 418 photographs : b&w & col. ; 15 cm x 20 cm and smaller ; newspaper clippings

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-043

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Scrapbook containing photographs and newspaper clippings pertaining to the 1st Burnaby West Scout troop. Special events and fundraisers depicted in the photographs include: Father and Son banquets, family nights, Going Up ceremonies, colours presentations, bowling and skating events, Model Kub Car, Grand Howl, ladies auxiliary among others.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys Societies and Clubs

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Transcribed title; Title transcribe from first album page

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2nd British Columbia-Yukon Jamboree 1974

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1974

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: Textual record

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1974

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: Textual record

Description Level: File

Record No.: 39233

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Media Type: Textual Record

300 block of Esmonds

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1965 and 1970]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Scope and Content: Photograph taken looking south along the 300 block of Esmonds Avenue.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1965 and 1970]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Municipal record subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 366-017

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1998-12

Scope and Content: Photograph taken looking south along the 300 block of Esmonds Avenue.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Roads

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Esmond Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Heights Area

Images

300 block of Esmonds, [between 1965 and 1970] thumbnail

1812 Coordinating Committee; Canadian Conference of Arts; National and Vancouver Committee; National Day of Action, October 26, 1978

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1978-1979

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: Textual record

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1978-1979

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Arts Council subseries

Physical Description: Textual record

Description Level: File

Record No.: 39971

Accession Number: BHS1998-06

Media Type: Textual Record

1971 Outdoor Action

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1971

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 29 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm

Scope and Content: Photographs of Scouts participating in an outdoor action event.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1971

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 29 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-010

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Photographs of Scouts participating in an outdoor action event.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Transcribed title; Title transcribed from label on original negative sleeve

Images

3700 Block East Hastings

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Scope and Content: Photograph of the commercial properties located on the south side of the 3700 block of East Hastings Street. Businesses on the block include the Admiral Decorating Supply and the Trader.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Municipal record subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 366-038

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1998-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of the commercial properties located on the south side of the 3700 block of East Hastings Street. Businesses on the block include the Admiral Decorating Supply and the Trader.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Stores

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on content of photograph

Geographic Access: Hastings Street

Street Address: 3700 Hastings Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Heights Area

Images

3700 Block East Hastings, [196-] thumbnail

3700 Block Hastings

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view looking west along the south side of the 3700 block of Hastings Street.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Municipal record subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 366-001

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1998-12

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view looking west along the south side of the 3700 block of Hastings Street.

Subjects: Buildings

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph.

Geographic Access: Hastings Street

Street Address: 3700 Hastings Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Willingdon Heights Area

Images

3700 Block Hastings Street

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view looking west along the south side of the 3700 block of Hastings Street.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Municipal record subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 366-002

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1998-12

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view looking west along the south side of the 3700 block of Hastings Street.

Subjects: Buildings

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph.

Geographic Access: Hastings Street

Street Address: 3700 Hastings Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Willingdon Heights Area

Images

3700 Block Hastings Street, [196-] thumbnail

3722 Hastings Street

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view of 3722 Hastings Street as seen from the front lane.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Municipal record subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 366-003

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1998-12

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a view of 3722 Hastings Street as seen from the front lane.

Subjects: Buildings

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Street Address: 3722 Hastings Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Willingdon Heights Area

Images

3800 Block East Hastings

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Scope and Content: Photograph of the commercial properties located on the 3800 block of East Hastings Street. The sign for Halliwell's Shoe Repair at 3818 East Hastings Street is visible in the background. The photograph is taken from a low vantage point on Hastings Street, facing east.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [196-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Municipal record subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 366-039

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1998-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of the commercial properties located on the 3800 block of East Hastings Street. The sign for Halliwell's Shoe Repair at 3818 East Hastings Street is visible in the background. The photograph is taken from a low vantage point on Hastings Street, facing east.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Stores

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on content of photograph

Geographic Access: Hastings Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Heights Area

Images

3800 Block East Hastings, [196-] thumbnail

3824 Hastings Street

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1965 and 1970]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Scope and Content: Photograph of three bathtubs and other debris piled outside the building at 3824 Hastings Street (old street number). The photograph was taken from the adjacent lane.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1965 and 1970]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Municipal record subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 366-006

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1998-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of three bathtubs and other debris piled outside the building at 3824 Hastings Street (old street number). The photograph was taken from the adjacent lane.