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Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15132
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 6 Jan. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin re…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on Christmas dinner and how he celebrated New Years Eve. He also tells of how they put on a party for two hundred and fifty kids in town. The men in service made a bunch of toys and saved candy and chocolate bars from their parcels to gift to the children and one of them handed them out while dressed as Santa Clause. He tells of how he's going on leave again this month and thanks his aunt for gifts that she sent.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.20
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 6 Jan. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / M. Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. / C.A.O."
- Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING"
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Application for a Waiver of the Town Planning Commission Bylaw to Allow for the Manufacture of Candy at 3818 Gilpin Street
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport49059
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 48972
- Meeting Date
- 4-Aug-1947
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 48972
- Meeting Date
- 4-Aug-1947
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application for Waiver of the Town Planning Bylaw to Permit the Operation of a Candy Manufacturing Business at 4066 Frances Street
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport48969
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 49050
- Meeting Date
- 20-Oct-1947
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 49050
- Meeting Date
- 20-Oct-1947
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Application for Waiver of Town Planning Bylaw to Permit the Operation of a Candy Making Business at 4066 Francis Street
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport48989
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 49025
- Meeting Date
- 6-Oct-1947
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 49025
- Meeting Date
- 6-Oct-1947
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Brentwood Mall Interior
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79130
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows the Laura Secord Candy Shop inside Brentwood Mall.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 556-173
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2013-13
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows the Laura Secord Candy Shop inside Brentwood Mall.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Commercial - Malls
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Cook, Alan
- Notes
- Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
- 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Lougheed Highway
- Street Address
- 4567 Lougheed Highway
- Planning Study Area
- Brentwood Area
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Burnaby centennial anthology : stories of early Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5472
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Edition
- Rev. ed.
- Publication Date
- 1994
- Call Number
- 971.133 BUR COPY 3
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Digital Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0969282826
- Call Number
- 971.133 BUR COPY 3
- Edition
- Rev. ed.
- Place of Publication
- Burnaby, B.C.
- Publisher
- City of Burnaby
- Publication Date
- 1994
- Physical Description
- 531 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Burnaby (B.C.)--History
- Burnaby (B.C.)
- Biography
- Notes
- Includes index.
- 3 copies held: copy 3.
Digital Books
Bygones of Burnaby : an anecdotal history
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5462
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Author
- McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
- Publication Date
- 1976
- c1975
- Call Number
- 971.133 MCG COPY 4
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Digital Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Call Number
- 971.133 MCG COPY 4
- Author
- McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
- Place of Publication
- Burnaby, B.C.
- Publisher
- Century Park Museum Association
- Publication Date
- 1976
- c1975
- Physical Description
- 108 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Burnaby (B.C.)--History
- Notes
- 4 copies held: copy 4.
Digital Books
candy pail
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38753
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.47.52
- Description
- Tin pail, wire handle; red; one side shows factory, blue on white; "TORONTO" and "CANADA" on ribands; in white above picture, "ROBERTSON'S", below, "PURE CANDY"; other side shows stag on twisted bar; at handles are clasps to keep lid in place; one clasp broken; inside is gold-coloured; stained; metal det- erioration; with lid, slot each side for clasps on pail; rusty
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers between 1993 and 1997.
- Marks/Labels
- "Toronto" "Canada", painted on front of pail "Robertson's Pure Candy", painted on front of pail
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Toronto
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Container
Images
candy tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45813
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.297
- Description
- Box, metal, hinged lid; gold, red, ivory, black; logo? on underside, "Trade Mark"; stained, scratches
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Lid is gold, red, ivory, black; "The Original Celebrated / CURIOUSLY STRONG / PEPPERMINTS / "ALTOIDS" / MANUFACTURED BY / SMITH & CO / 132, BOROUGH, S.E.1. LONDON, / ENGLAND / FROM CHEMISTS / AVERAGE COUNT ONE HUNDRED". Drawing of "MENTHA / PIPERITA".
- Measurements
- H: 2.0 cm x W: 5.7 cm x L: 8.0 cm
- Maker
- Smith & Company
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
candy tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45967
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.351
- Description
- Box, metal; blue, silver; "Le Bon = Pere Antoine"; on underside, "Fumeurs!" "Contre L'Irritation des Muqueuses Prenez 6 a 8 Bonbons Par Jour"; surface scratches; with lid, blue, gold, white; "La Seve de Pin" "Bonbons Resineux du Pere Antoine" "Se Mefier les Vosges Contrefacons des Epinal - St. Die" "Gerarmer Etc."; surface scratches; shows forest?, beehive, soldier?
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
Images
candy tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45968
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.352
- Description
- Box, metal; blue, silver; "Le Bon = Pere Antoine"; on underside, "Fumeurs!" "Contre L'Irritation des Muqueuses Prenez 6 a 8 Bonbons Par Jour"; surface scratches; with lid, blue, gold, white; "La Seve de Pin" "Bonbons Resineux du Pere Antoine" "Se Mefier les Vosges Contrefacons des Epinal - St. Die" "Gerarmer Etc."; surface scratches; shows forest?, beehive, soldier?
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
Images
candy tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45969
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.353
- Description
- Box, metal; blue, silver; "Le Bon Miel = Pere Antoine"; on underside, "Fumeurs!" "Contre L'Irritation des Muqueuses Prenez 6 a 8 Bonbons Par Jour"; surface scratches; with lid, blue, gold, white; "La Seve de Pin" "Bonbons Resineux du Pere Antoine" "Se Mefier les Vosges Contrefacons des Epinal - St. Die" "Gerarmer Etc."; surface scratches; shows forest?, beehive, soldier?
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
Images
Children dressed up for Halloween
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98376
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of two unidentified children dressed in Halloween costumes and posing with candy and a jack-o-lantern.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-3386
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of two unidentified children dressed in Halloween costumes and posing with candy and a jack-o-lantern.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Collected by editorial for use in an October 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
Chinese New Year envelope
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89950
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV019.16.3
- Description
- Chinese New Year envelope; red paper with gummed, fold closure at top; text in Chinese and English in gold reading: "Jagmeet Singh / Leader of Canada's NDP / Burnaby South NDP Candidate / www.jagmeetsingh.ca / Paid for and authorized by official agent of the candidate."; contains a small, square orange-flavoured candy and a thin card; card has the candidate's name and photograph on one side, and the Chinese zodiac on the other.
- Object History
- Jagmeet Singh is a Canadian lawyer and politician serving as leader of the New Democratic Party since 2017. He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Burnaby South in a February 25, 2019 by-election.
- Classification
- Merchandising T&E
- Object Term
- Envelope, Money
- Subjects
- Advertising Medium
- Holidays - Chinese New Year
- Persons - South Asian Canadians
- Officials - Elected Officials
- Celebrations
- Names
- Singh, Jagmeet
Images
container
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48132
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.112.49
- Description
- container, metal, no lid; yellow, red, pink and white label; in centre of label is red circle with white dots and pink in middle
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Marks/Labels
- "Dot" "Candies that are different" "The Dot Candy Co., Ltd." "Vancouver, B.C.";
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Container
Images
container
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91787
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV023.17.7
- Description
- Clear plastic containers used for selling 5 cent candy. The containers are rectangular in shape with a lid designed to look like a glass jar lid but actually opens much further down than expected.
- Inside the container was a product label advertising the type of bubble gum the container held.
- Object History
- Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
- Classification
- Container
- Object Term
- Canister, Food Storage
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Container
- Names
- Canada Way Food Market
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4692 Canada Way
Images
container
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91788
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV023.17.8
- Description
- Clear plastic containers used for selling 5 cent candy. The containers are rectangular in shape with a lid designed to look like a glass jar lid but actually opens much further down than expected.
- Inside the container was a product label advertising the type of bubble gum the container held.
- Object History
- Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
- Classification
- Container
- Object Term
- Canister, Food Storage
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Container
- Names
- Canada Way Food Market
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4692 Canada Way
Images
container
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91789
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV023.17.9
- Description
- Clear plastic containers used for selling 5 cent candy. The containers are rectangular in shape with a lid designed to look like a glass jar lid but actually opens much further down than expected.
- Inside the container was a product label advertising the type of bubble gum the container held.
- Object History
- Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
- Classification
- Container
- Object Term
- Canister, Food Storage
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Container
- Names
- Canada Way Food Market
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4692 Canada Way
Images
container
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91790
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV023.17.10
- Description
- Clear plastic containers used for selling 5 cent candy. The containers are rectangular in shape with a lid designed to look like a glass jar lid but actually opens much further down than expected.
- Inside the container was a product label advertising the type of bubble gum the container held.
- Object History
- Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
- Classification
- Container
- Object Term
- Canister, Food Storage
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Container
- Names
- Canada Way Food Market
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4692 Canada Way
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Delicious desserts and candies
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3873
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV005.11.3
- Call Number
- 641.8 HAR
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- Price Flavoring Extract
- Publication Date
- c1923
- Physical Description
- 24 p. : ill.
- Inscription
- Delicious / Desserts / and / Candies / Price Flavoring Extract Co. / Experts in Flavor / Chicago, Ill. / Since 1853.. / Copyright 1923 / 3rd Edition
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Desserts
- Candy
- Cooking
- Cookbooks--1920-1929
- Notes
- Includes index
- "This recipe book is unique. Unlike other books of its kind it is not the work of one, but the work of many of the foremost cooking experts in America." T.p.
- Authors are cook book contributers.