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Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

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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
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
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.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
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
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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
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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
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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
Names
Brentwood Shopping Centre
Laura Secord Candy Shop
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

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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.
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Bygones of Burnaby : an anecdotal history

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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.
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candy pail

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38753
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV997.47.52
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
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candy tin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45813
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.78.297
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.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
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
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
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candy tin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45967
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.78.351
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.
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candy tin

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.78.352
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.
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candy tin

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.78.353
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.
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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.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Holidays
Clothing - Costumes
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in an October 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Chinese New Year envelope

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.16.3
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.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
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
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container

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48132
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.112.49
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.";
Maker
Dot Candy Company, Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Subjects
Product Packaging
Container
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container

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91787
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.7
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.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
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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container

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91788
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.8
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.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
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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container

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91789
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.9
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.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
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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container

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91790
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.17.10
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.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
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

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Harland, Marion, 1830-1922
Roren, Sarah Tyson
Hill, Janet McKenzie, 1852-1933
Edition
3rd ed.
Publication Date
c1923
Call Number
641.8 HAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV005.11.3
Call Number
641.8 HAR
Edition
3rd ed.
Author
Harland, Marion, 1830-1922
Roren, Sarah Tyson
Hill, Janet McKenzie, 1852-1933
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.
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