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Tram no. 1220 at the Kitsilano Car Barn

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
September 20, 1945
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1220 at Kitsilano Car Barn in Vancouver. The destination board sign reads, "MARPOLE."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1220 at Kitsilano Car Barn in Vancouver. The destination board sign reads, "MARPOLE."
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV992.23.29
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
September 20, 1945
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "BCER 1220/ KITS BARNS 9/20/45"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "BOB WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th STREET/ SURREY, B.C. CANADA/ 584-9495 V3R 3S8/ RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY"
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Tram no. 1222 at Granville Street

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1222 at the foot of Granville Street in Vancouver. Houses are built on the embankment overlooking the tram tracks, and the conductor is visible through the front window of the tram.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1222 at the foot of Granville Street in Vancouver. Houses are built on the embankment overlooking the tram tracks, and the conductor is visible through the front window of the tram.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV992.23.26
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "FT OF GRANVILLE"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "BOB WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th STREET/ SURREY, B.C. CANADA/ 584-9495 V3R 3S8/ RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY"
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Tram no. 1222 at Manitoba Street, Vancouver

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1222 at the foot of Manitoba Street in Vancouver. There is a Canadian National Railway box car behind the tram.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1222 at the foot of Manitoba Street in Vancouver. There is a Canadian National Railway box car behind the tram.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Canadian National Railway
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV992.23.23
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "BCER 1222/ FT of MANITOBA"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "BOB WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th STREET/ SURREY, B.C. CANADA/ 584-9495 V3R 3S8/ RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY"
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Tram no. 1222 at Steveston

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1222 at Steveston, Richmond. There is a wooden shelter on the street side, and the destination board sign that reads, "SPECIAL."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1222 at Steveston, Richmond. There is a wooden shelter on the street side, and the destination board sign that reads, "SPECIAL."
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Accession Code
BV992.23.27
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "BCER 1222/ STEVESTON"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "BOB WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th STREET/ SURREY, B.C. CANADA/ 584-9495 V3R 3S8/ RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY"
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Tram no. 1227 at Carrall Street, Vancouver

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1228
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
September 1, 1943
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1227 at Carrall Street in Vancouver. There are brick buildings visible behind the tram, and a sign for "CARTER HALLS ALDINGER Co. LTD./ GENERAL CONTRATORS & ENGINEERS", and a sign for "MARSHALL WELLS" on what appears to be a water tow…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1227 at Carrall Street in Vancouver. There are brick buildings visible behind the tram, and a sign for "CARTER HALLS ALDINGER Co. LTD./ GENERAL CONTRATORS & ENGINEERS", and a sign for "MARSHALL WELLS" on what appears to be a water tower.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV992.23.21
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
September 1, 1943
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "BCER 1227/ CARRAL ST. 9/1/43"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "BOB WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th STREET/ SURREY, B.C. CANADA/ 584-9495 V3R 3S8/ RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY"
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Tram no. 1231 at Kitsilano Car Barn

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1238
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
February 28, 1945
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1231 stationed at Kitsilano Car Barn in Vancouver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1231 stationed at Kitsilano Car Barn in Vancouver.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV992.23.31
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
February 28, 1945
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "BCER 1231/ KITS BARNS 2/28/45"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "BOB WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th STREET/ SURREY, B.C. CANADA/ 584-9495 V3R 3S8/ RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY"
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Tram no. 1232 at Marpole

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1232 at Marpole Station in Vancouver. A woman is standing near the doorway, looking to board the tram. The destination board sign reads, "STEVESTON."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company tram no. 1232 at Marpole Station in Vancouver. A woman is standing near the doorway, looking to board the tram. The destination board sign reads, "STEVESTON."
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV992.23.25
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "MARPOLE"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "BOB WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th STREET/ SURREY, B.C. CANADA/ 584-9495 V3R 3S8/ RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY"
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Trams at 16th Avenue, Vancouver

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1244
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 23 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company trams no. 1223, 1232 and 1235 at 16th Avenue, Vancouver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 23 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company trams no. 1223, 1232 and 1235 at 16th Avenue, Vancouver.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV992.23.37
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "BCER 1223- 1232- 1235"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "R. D. WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th ST./ SURREY, B.C./ CANADA V3R 3S8"
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Trams at Hornepayne Station

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1227
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company trams no. 1234 and 1229 at Hornepayne Station.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company trams no. 1234 and 1229 at Hornepayne Station.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Accession Code
BV992.23.20
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "BCER 1234, 1229/ HORNEPAYNE"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "BOB WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th STREET/ SURREY, B.C. CANADA/ 584-9495 V3R 3S8/ RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY"
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Trams at Kitsilano Car Barn

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
October 6, 1945
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company trams no. 1219 and 1205 at Kitsilano Car Barn in Vancouver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of British Columbia Electric Railway Company trams no. 1219 and 1205 at Kitsilano Car Barn in Vancouver.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV992.23.38
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
October 6, 1945
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Webster, Robert D. "Bob"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "BCER 1219/ KITS BARNS 10/6/45"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "BOB WEBSTER/ 9068 - 146th STREET/ SURREY, B.C. CANADA/ 584-9495 V3R 3S8/ RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY"
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The truth shall make you free

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary174
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1943
Call Number
230.99 JEH
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.120.21
Call Number
230.99 JEH
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Jehovahs Witnesses of Canada
Publication Date
1943
Printer
Commercial Printers Ltd.
Physical Description
379 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"W15" -- handwritten and crossed-out in pen on endpaper (front).
Library Subject (LOC)
Jehovah's Witnesses
Notes
"Dedicated to Jehovah and to Jesus Christ."
Includes index.
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United Church papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66382
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-1946
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a pamphlet for the Silver Jubilee of Vancouver Heights United Church, a newspaper clipping entitled "Vancouver Heights United Church to Burn Mortgage" and a Life Membership for Christine Grieve from Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada, signed by Vera O. Croft,…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-1946
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS155-008
Accession Number
2011-04
Scope and Content
File consists of a pamphlet for the Silver Jubilee of Vancouver Heights United Church, a newspaper clipping entitled "Vancouver Heights United Church to Burn Mortgage" and a Life Membership for Christine Grieve from Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada, signed by Vera O. Croft, Stella E. Self (President) and Winnifred Thomas (Secretary).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Newspaper clipping was originally housed (folded) inside the pamphlet
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The Varsity story

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3841
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Callaghan, Morley, 1903-1990
Publication Date
1948
Call Number
813.5 CAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV995.15.60
Call Number
813.5 CAL
Author
Callaghan, Morley, 1903-1990
Contributor
Aldwinckle, Eric
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
MacMillian Company of Canada Limited
Publication Date
1948
Physical Description
172 p. : ill. ; 21.5 cm.
Inscription
"Blythe Eagles"--Handwritten in ink on front fly leaf. "To: Dr, Eagles / with best wishes / Anne M. Smith [?] / Dec. 25, 1949"--Handwritten in ink on Half title page.
Library Subject (LOC)
University of Toronto--Fiction
Object History
Source is "City of Burnaby (Eagles House)"
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Vidal family textual records

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82707
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900-2012]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1.3 cm of textual records : ill.
Scope and Content
File consists of handwritten letters from 1907, typed family histories, photocopies of family crest and family histories, photocopies of photographs from the 1942 Shamrock Tea of East Cedar School, copies of the photograph numbered 550-004 and published works by J. H. Vidal. Key persons include Cap…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900-2012]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family papers series
Physical Description
1.3 cm of textual records : ill.
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS176-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
File consists of handwritten letters from 1907, typed family histories, photocopies of family crest and family histories, photocopies of photographs from the 1942 Shamrock Tea of East Cedar School, copies of the photograph numbered 550-004 and published works by J. H. Vidal. Key persons include Captain Richard Emeric Vidal, a pioneer of Upper Canada, and his son Senator Alexander Vidal.
Names
Vidal, Alexander
Vidal, Captain Richard Emeric
Vidal, J. H.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Westerman family fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13679
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1917-1959]
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
17 photographs
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs documenting Walter "Wally" Westerman's life while growing up in Burnaby, his time spent in California while training as an engineer, his time in Montreal during his service with the R.C.A.F., Wally with his wife Gwendolyn (nee Brocklesby) Westerman and Wally in his lat…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
17 photographs
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs documenting Walter "Wally" Westerman's life while growing up in Burnaby, his time spent in California while training as an engineer, his time in Montreal during his service with the R.C.A.F., Wally with his wife Gwendolyn (nee Brocklesby) Westerman and Wally in his later years outside of his home in Burnaby.
History
Walter "Wally" William Westerman was born in London, Ontario in 1916. A few years later he moved with his parents to Vancouver. Around 1921 his parents, Albert Edwin and Louisa (nee Williams) Westerman bought a double lot at 4797 Georgia Street in District Lot 122 in Burnaby. On the lot they built a house and bowling green. Wally's father Albert worked as a proof reader for the Daily Province newspaper and retired in 1938. Walter attended Gilmore Avenue school and North Burnaby High School. After graduating from highschool he enrolled in engineering school in Glendale, California. Wally was married to Margot Florence Patry from 1943 to 1952. When World War II began, Wally joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. Wally suffered from arthritis and after being declared unfit for combat he was discharged. He returned to Burnaby and became a foreman in the engineering department of Boeing Aircraft of Canada. In 1944, while employed by Boeing, Wally was recoginized with awards for his ingenuity of "Jig Design for Bomb Torpedo Adaptors" and "Bomb Release Scissors". When Wally's father Albert became ill and had to have his leg amputated, Wally attended to his needs and sold the family's Georgia Street house to a buy a house at 5277 Spencer Street in Vancouver. Wally's father died in 1944 and his mother died in 1966. Following his first marriage, Wally met Gwendolyn "Gwen" Brocklesby and they developed a long term relationship eventually marrying in 1969. Gwen had a daughter named Barbara from her first marriage and Wally became her step father. Between 1960 and 1963, Wally was admitted to membership in the Canadian Power Squadrons with qualifications in seamanship, engine maintenance and weather and Gwen was awarded a certificate of qualification in piloting and seamanship. In 1969 Gwen, Wally and Barbara moved to a brand new home at 2171 Duthie Avenue in Burnaby which was within walking distance to Lenkurt Electric on Lougheed Highway where Wally worked. Wally was a machinist and foreman of the sheet metal shop at Lenkurt and later at Microtel. Walter Westerman died in Burnaby in 2000 and his wife Gwen died in Burnaby in 2016.
Responsibility
Westerman, Walter "Wally"
Accession Code
BV020.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1917-1959]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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William John Beamish genealogical records

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription100656
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1861-1942
Collection/Fonds
William Randolph Beamish fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm. of textual records and 1 large b&w print.
Scope and Content
File consists of family history records related to the Beamishes, William Randolph Beamish's adopted family, including a letter certifying the birth and baptism of William John Beamish on December 13, 1860, and June 9, 1861, respectively; a certificate for William John Beamish for the Probationers'…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1861-1942
Collection/Fonds
William Randolph Beamish fonds
Series
William Randolph Beamish scrapbook series
Physical Description
0.5 cm. of textual records and 1 large b&w print.
Description Level
File
Record No.
66674
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2023-03
Scope and Content
File consists of family history records related to the Beamishes, William Randolph Beamish's adopted family, including a letter certifying the birth and baptism of William John Beamish on December 13, 1860, and June 9, 1861, respectively; a certificate for William John Beamish for the Probationers' Course of Study of the Methodist Church of Canada; sermon notes written by W.J. Beamish, as well as "his life as he wrote it”; a financial statement of Newington Circuit; his ordination picture; and obituaries for W.J. Beamish.
History
William John Beamish was born in Prescott, Ontario, on December 30, 1860. He was brought up and confirmed in the Anglican Church. While in his teens, he was attending a Methodist Church, became converted, and entered the same church as a candidate for the ministry. His probationary years were spent in the Northern Ontario lumber camps, ministering to the men on Lake Tallon Mission and Nipissing Junction. Mr. Beamish attended McGill College and after ordination at Smiths Falls, Ontario, on June 2, 1896, was appointed to Locksley circuit near Pembroke, then followed pastorates at Hammon, Mille Roches, Moulinette, Morewood, and Berwick. In 1905, while at Morewood, he married Miss Agnes Crabbe, a nurse from Ottawa, formerly Pembroke. Together, they served Wakefield, Quebec, Newington, and Easton's Corners, Ontario. Coming to British Columbia in 1911, they settled first at Kaslo, then Salmon Arm, Vancouver (Dundas), and Maple Ridge. In 1918, Mr. Beamish superannuated and bought a home in Burnaby where he resided until his death on July 26, 1942. During his period of superannuation, Mr. Beamish served for about seven years as minister of East Burnaby Methodist Church and until his death, was a valued member of this congregation, now known as East Burnaby United. He was ever a true friend of the minister and his presence in the congregation was an inspiration. While in good health, he gave his time freely to sick visitation and, in a word, "he went about doing good." Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.R. Walkinshaw, with Rev. H.E. Horton representing Westminster Presbyterian assisting. Four retired ministers and two laymen acted as pall bearers. His reamins lie in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. He was survived by his wife; one son, Randolph; two daughters, Ethel (Mrs. Paul B. Derrick) and Ilma (Mrs. William Dunn). He was a good husband, a loving father, a dutiful son, and a faithful minister of the Gospel. -- This text was composed and written by Rev. R.W. Walkinshaw and later published in The Observer, the United Church magazine. It has been lightly edited here for grammar and punctuation.
Media Type
Textual Record
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William Martin family fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66694
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927-1940 (date of originals)
Collection/Fonds
William Martin family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
26 photographs : 1 original photograph + 19 jpegs + 6 copy prints
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs of the William and Ellen Martin family, pioneers of Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927-1940 (date of originals)
Collection/Fonds
William Martin family fonds
Physical Description
26 photographs : 1 original photograph + 19 jpegs + 6 copy prints
Material Details
2 copy prints + 1 jpeg are duplicates to the original; 3 copy prints are duplicates to a larger copy print
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2011-11
2006-03
2012-03
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs of the William and Ellen Martin family, pioneers of Burnaby.
History
William Martin and Ellen Ward met while attending school in Glasgow, Scotland. They married in 1916 while William was on leave from the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force. After the war, they immigrated to Canada with their two-year-old daughter, Margaret. They spent a few years in Vancouver where three more daughters were born: Barbara (later Punnett); Juanita (later Safarik); and Sally (later Forbes). With their four small daughters, they moved to Los Angeles where William worked as a craftsman for Samuel Goldwyn Studios. In 1926, they returned to B.C., where William purchased five acres of land on Spruce Street in Burnaby. Much of the land had been logged but not cleared. Dynamite was used to remove the large, burnt stumps. While William prepared the land for a new house, the family lived in a temporary building that was later used for a garage. The seven-room house that William built was one of the first houses on Spruce Street. During this time, William and Ellen’s two sons, Bill and Jackie, were born. The Martins made good use of their property. They kept chickens, ducks, and a goat, planted fruit trees, and had a large raspberry patch. The children enjoyed their large playground, much of it still heavily forested. In the winter they walked to Deer Lake to ice skate. They hiked Burnaby Mountain and sometimes walked to Capitol Hill where there was a recreation centre. All six children attended Douglas Road School and South Burnaby Secondary School. Margaret became a schoolteacher; Juanita and Barbara did office work after attending Sprott Shaw Business School; Sally became a public health nurse; and Bill and Jackie became doctors. Margaret taught in Burnaby schools for 27 years. Before her marriage, Sally served as a public health nurse in Burnaby for three years. Bill had an ophthalmology practice in Burnaby until his retirement. Margaret married Jack Greenall, the eldest son of another Burnaby family who lived on Nursery Street on a large property with a garden, greenhouse, and chicken house. Margaret and Jack had three children: Dr. Martin Greenall, Sharon (later Ingalls), and Diane (later Macnair). Margaret later married Peter Andrusiak and had two sons: Gordon and Peter. All of her children were raised in New Westminster. Margaret was active in her community and was awarded the New Westminster Citizen of the Year award in 1992. She died July 26, 2006, at the age of 89.
Formats
Records from accession 2011-11 exist only in electronic format - copied 2011
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Martin family
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
Photo catalogue 525
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Wright family textual records

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82705
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1928-2012]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records : ill. (col.)
Scope and Content
File consists of original and photocopy of handwritten family trees, published pamphlet entitled "Genealogy of the Wright Family" and photocopied family histories of the Wright family and how they relate to the Vidal family. Key person mentioned is William Elliot Wright, a naval officer who settled…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1928-2012]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family papers series
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records : ill. (col.)
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS176-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
File consists of original and photocopy of handwritten family trees, published pamphlet entitled "Genealogy of the Wright Family" and photocopied family histories of the Wright family and how they relate to the Vidal family. Key person mentioned is William Elliot Wright, a naval officer who settled in Upper Canada.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Names
Wright, William Elliot
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Grieve family correspondence

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66378
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937-1966
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence pertaining to the Grieve family. Included in the file is correspondence from Canada's twelfth Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent and from British Columbia's twenty-second Premier, T. D. Pattullo.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937-1966
Collection/Fonds
Grieve family fonds
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS155-005
Accession Number
2011-04
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence pertaining to the Grieve family. Included in the file is correspondence from Canada's twelfth Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent and from British Columbia's twenty-second Premier, T. D. Pattullo.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Less detail

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