465 records – page 1 of 24.

1951 Census of Canada - Labour Force - Occupation by Sex

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription32091
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Studies, reports, and conferences series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
35105
Accession Number
2006-16
Media Type
Textual Record
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1951 Census of Canada - Labour Force Wage-Earners - Earnings and Employment by Sex

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription32090
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Studies, reports, and conferences series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
35104
Accession Number
2006-16
Media Type
Textual Record
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1951 Census of Canada - Population - Population Characteristics for Census Metropolitan Areas

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Studies, reports, and conferences series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
35106
Accession Number
2006-16
Media Type
Textual Record
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1951 Census of Canada - Vancouver - Population by Housing Characteristics by Census Tracts

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Studies, reports, and conferences series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
35107
Accession Number
2006-16
Media Type
Textual Record
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1956 Census of Canada - Vancouver - Population - Characteristics by Census Tracts

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription32089
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1956?]
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1956?]
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Studies, reports, and conferences series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
35103
Accession Number
2006-16
Media Type
Textual Record
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The Book of Common Prayer Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription63079
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1918
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book
Scope and Content
Item is "The Book of Common Prayer Canada" subtitled "and administration of the sacraments / and other rites and ceremonies of the Church / according to the use of / The Church of England in the Dominion of Canada / together with the Psalter of Psalms of David / pointed as they are to be sung or sa…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1918
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Leila Orman subseries
Physical Description
1 book
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS104-019
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is "The Book of Common Prayer Canada" subtitled "and administration of the sacraments / and other rites and ceremonies of the Church / according to the use of / The Church of England in the Dominion of Canada / together with the Psalter of Psalms of David / pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches." printed by Cambridge at the University Press, Toronto. This book was given to Leila Orman by her mother in 1936.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Burnaby's Third Municipal Hall - Canada Way

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37289
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 17.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Burnaby's third Municipal Hall. This hall was opened in 1956 on Grandview Highway (later, Canada Way) and it replaced the old hall at Kingsway and Edmonds Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1958
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Norah Code subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 17.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
345-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1997-05
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Burnaby's third Municipal Hall. This hall was opened in 1956 on Grandview Highway (later, Canada Way) and it replaced the old hall at Kingsway and Edmonds Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Code, Norah
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Photographs in this collection were taken and compiled by Norah Code, former editor of the "Burnaby Courier" newspaper during the course of her work for the newspaper.
Geographic Access
Grandview Highway
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Canada Life Assurance premium receipts

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9723
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1917-1925
Collection/Fonds
Hugh H. Stewart fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of insurance premium receipts from the "Canada Life Assurance Company" made out to "H.H. Stewart".
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hugh H. Stewart fonds
Series
Hugh H. Stewart personal documents series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of insurance premium receipts from the "Canada Life Assurance Company" made out to "H.H. Stewart".
Names
Stewart, Hugh Henry
Accession Code
HV979.50.246
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
1917-1925
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Graphic Map and Street Guide of Vancouver British Columbia / Graphic Publishers Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46977
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[ca. 1950]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map
Scope and Content
Map and street guide of Vancouver, including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and Lulu Island. Map also includes an index of parks, schools, hospitals and other places of interest.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[ca. 1950]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
1 map
Description Level
Item
Record No.
37274
Accession Number
2008-19
Scope and Content
Map and street guide of Vancouver, including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and Lulu Island. Map also includes an index of parks, schools, hospitals and other places of interest.
Media Type
Cartographic Material
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Harold Winch representing Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3739
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[195-?]
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.1 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Harold Winch at an unidentified conference or meeting with a "Canada" placard in front of him.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harold Edward Winch collection
Series
Harold E. Winch photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.1 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Harold Winch at an unidentified conference or meeting with a "Canada" placard in front of him.
Subjects
Government - Federal Government
Names
Winch, Harold Edward
Accession Code
BV013.12.96
Date
[195-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook Item BV013.12.11
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Irish Fusiliers of Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36294
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of soldiers sitting and standing in two rows on a porch at Work Point Barracks, in Esquimalt. George A. Grant is sitting in the front row on the far left. These men were members of the 11th Regiment (Irish Fusiliers of Canada), a Canadian Militia infantry regiment at Vancouver, organized…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1913
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 13.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of soldiers sitting and standing in two rows on a porch at Work Point Barracks, in Esquimalt. George A. Grant is sitting in the front row on the far left. These men were members of the 11th Regiment (Irish Fusiliers of Canada), a Canadian Militia infantry regiment at Vancouver, organized in 1913.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Persons - Volunteers
Names
Grant, George Alford
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on written in pencil verso of print reads: "At Work Point Barracks Esquimalt 1913, Col. McSpadden being the only Officer of the 11th Regt. I.F. of C. yet in uniform (the rest of us being in training for our commissions) GAG"
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Map of the Dominion of Canada

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : col. lithographic print on white paper ; 49.5 x 88.5 cm on sheet 63.5 x 90.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "MAP OF THE DOMINION OF CANADA" produced by the Department of the Interior in 1911 . Text in lower border below map reads "THIS MAP IS PRESENTED WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA" "WITH ITS FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT, 31st DECEMBER, 1911" at bottom centre, with lis…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : col. lithographic print on white paper ; 49.5 x 88.5 cm on sheet 63.5 x 90.5 cm
Material Details
Scale: 100 miles = 1 inch
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "MAP OF THE DOMINION OF CANADA" produced by the Department of the Interior in 1911 . Text in lower border below map reads "THIS MAP IS PRESENTED WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA" "WITH ITS FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT, 31st DECEMBER, 1911" at bottom centre, with list of branches in Canada and in other countries; at left is list of "PRINCIPAL FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS"; at right is general information, "INCORPORATED 1869", "HEAD OFFICE MONTREAL", with "CAPITAL PAID UP", "RESERVE FUNDS", "AGGREGATE ASSETS" all listed, and "BOARD OF DIRECTORS" listed. Map shows proposed additions to Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba. Provincial and territorial borders, shipping routes, railway lines are identified. Two charts at upper right of distances, red print, one for distances in Canada from Montreal, the other for Montreal, Halifax and Churchill to foreign ports.
Creator
Government of Canada - Department of the Interior
Publisher
Royal Bank of Canada
Accession Code
BV988.56.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1911
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of map
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Tank well - 4th Street, Western Canada Can Factory

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription529
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence relating to an inquiry into the ownership of a tank well on 4th street which the Western Canada Can Factory made claim to against the Corporation of the District of Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
2237
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence relating to an inquiry into the ownership of a tank well on 4th street which the Western Canada Can Factory made claim to against the Corporation of the District of Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Trans Canada Airlines staff with tray of orchids

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17429
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified members of Trans Canadian Airlines holding a large tray of orchids. The orchids were handing out to shoppers during the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby on May 5, 1954. The air lines staff are dressed in uniforms and wearing leis around their necks.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified members of Trans Canadian Airlines holding a large tray of orchids. The orchids were handing out to shoppers during the opening of the Simpsons-Sears store in Burnaby on May 5, 1954. The air lines staff are dressed in uniforms and wearing leis around their necks.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores
Events - Openings
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Trans Canadian Airlines
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4750 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV021.26.176
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Photographer
On-The-Spot Photographers
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "ON-THE-SPOT PHOTOGRAPHERS / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C."
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "94"
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera
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Visit to Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58408
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 booklet
Scope and Content
Item is the itinerary for the "Visit to Canada / of Their Royal Highnesses The Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh / 1951/ Issued by the Department of The Secretary of State of Canada for the use of Their Royal Highnesses and officials concerned."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
1 booklet
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS081-021
Accession Number
BHS1996-10
Scope and Content
Item is the itinerary for the "Visit to Canada / of Their Royal Highnesses The Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh / 1951/ Issued by the Department of The Secretary of State of Canada for the use of Their Royal Highnesses and officials concerned."
Media Type
Textual Record
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Western Canada Power Co.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription234
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1919
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1919
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
1923
Accession Number
2001-02
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
For related records see also file 6-4-1-1.
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Western Canada Power Company

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription395
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1909-1930
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
5 folders textual records and cartographic material
Scope and Content
File contains draft bylaws, draft contracts and correspondence related to the operation of the Western Canada Power Company. As well, file contains declarations, news clippings, correspondence, ballots, and tally sheets that resulted from the voting held regarding the Western Canada Power Co. Byla…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1909-1930
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
5 folders textual records and cartographic material
Description Level
File
Record No.
2091
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains draft bylaws, draft contracts and correspondence related to the operation of the Western Canada Power Company. As well, file contains declarations, news clippings, correspondence, ballots, and tally sheets that resulted from the voting held regarding the Western Canada Power Co. Bylaw. Also included are agreements, correspondence and bylaw no. 114. The 1922 agreement includes a blueprint. As well, file contains a white linen plan of DL 15 and blueprint plans of standard power pole and transmission towers on Broadway and Cariboo Roads, 1916.
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Notes
For related records see also file 6-1-5-2. A map of the Municipality of Burnaby by Archibald Moir and Co. : M9-B-2-11; blueprint of Burnaby Municipality : M9-B-2-15
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Western Canada Telephone Company

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1033
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1915-1918
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence pertaining to the B.C. Telephone Company applying for Dominion status instead of its previous Provincial status and changing its name to the Western Canada Telephone Company.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1915-1918
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
2818
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence pertaining to the B.C. Telephone Company applying for Dominion status instead of its previous Provincial status and changing its name to the Western Canada Telephone Company.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Blue Haven Motel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35136
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 8.9 x 13.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Blue Haven Motel, 7026 Kingsway. The description printed on the back of the postcard reads, "Blue Haven Motel / 7026 Kingsway, South Burnaby, B.C., Canada / Mrgs.: Mr. and Mrs. A. Pearson / 22 Units - 4 Stars - AAA - ACRA / T.V. Equipped / Telephone LA 1-9942." The bui…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 8.9 x 13.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
199-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1987-10
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Blue Haven Motel, 7026 Kingsway. The description printed on the back of the postcard reads, "Blue Haven Motel / 7026 Kingsway, South Burnaby, B.C., Canada / Mrgs.: Mr. and Mrs. A. Pearson / 22 Units - 4 Stars - AAA - ACRA / T.V. Equipped / Telephone LA 1-9942." The building on the left side of the photograph has "Office" written on the door. Cars and motel units are seen at the right.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Blue Haven Motel
Media Type
Photograph
Responsibility
Printed on back of postcard: "Traveltime product. Made in Vancouver, Canada, by Grant-Mann Lithographers, Ltd."
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7026 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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2nd Burnaby Troop Boy Scouts album

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1913-1925, predominant 1923-1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 album (151 photographs + ephemera + textual records)
Scope and Content
File consists of a sixty page photograph album titled "2nd Burnaby Troop Boy Scouts" with photographs and ephemera pasted onto fourty one pages. The album includes photographs of the Burnaby Boy Scouts at various events, camps and hikes, the Burnaby Girl Guides and May Day events in Burnaby and New…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 album (151 photographs + ephemera + textual records)
Material Details
41 pages of album have pasted content
19 pages at the back of the album are blank
Scope and Content
File consists of a sixty page photograph album titled "2nd Burnaby Troop Boy Scouts" with photographs and ephemera pasted onto fourty one pages. The album includes photographs of the Burnaby Boy Scouts at various events, camps and hikes, the Burnaby Girl Guides and May Day events in Burnaby and New Westminster.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Events - May Day
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV995.8.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1913-1925, predominant 1923-1925
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-20
Notes
Transcribed title from cover of photograph album
Sticker on lower left of back cover reads, "No. D", "Glendale Album", "Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co., Limited. Toronto"
Individual photographs + ephemera within album are numbered BV995.8.2 to BV995.8.153 - item level descriptions available
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Documents
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