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Civic ceremonies, awards and special events series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription157
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1919-2004
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series contains records created by the Mayor’s Office during the Mayor’s participation in civic ceremonies, awards presentations, or other special events undertaken in or for the City of Burnaby. Records include: photographs, correspondence, memoranda, speeches, reports, newspaper clippings, progr…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1919-2004
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series contains records created by the Mayor’s Office during the Mayor’s participation in civic ceremonies, awards presentations, or other special events undertaken in or for the City of Burnaby. Records include: photographs, correspondence, memoranda, speeches, reports, newspaper clippings, programmes, agendas, proclamations, plaques, itineraries, invitations, and ceremonial certificates and memorabilia. As the official representative for the citizens of Burnaby, the Mayor hosts and attends numerous ceremonies and special events throughout his/her term in office. Included in this series are records from events such as the 1984 and 1997 B. C. Summer Games, the 1992 Burnaby Centennial celebrations, and the 1971 Royal Visit from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. During the course of these events, the City of Burnaby often is presented with ceremonial plaques, letters, or certificates that commemorate the special occasions and this material is included in the series. The Mayor is also responsible for seeing that awards are bestowed upon other deserving parties and ensures that achievements and special occasions are formally recognized by the City of Burnaby. Each year the Mayor presents the Kushiro Cup Award – which is named after Burnaby’s Sister City Kushiro, Japan – to an outstanding Burnaby resident and hosts such functions as municipal appreciation dinners. The records that are produced while carrying out these activities include criteria lists, resumes, correspondence, proclamations, and certificates.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Opening Ceremonies for New Municipal Hall
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport43951
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 43373
- Meeting Date
- 14-May-1956
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 43373
- Meeting Date
- 14-May-1956
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Carrying Natalia Lyshak's casket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77738
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 3, 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of people carrying Natalia (Harasimowicz) Lyshak's casket in Brzeg, Poland.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 3, 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
- Material Details
- Secured to album page with photo corners
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 545-015
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2012-09
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of people carrying Natalia (Harasimowicz) Lyshak's casket in Brzeg, Poland.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Funerals
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph [not in English] - date: "Brzeg / 24 III '58"
- Note written on album page reads: "grannie's sister Natalia 24 III 58"
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Natalia - Roman Lyshak's mother / mum's sister"
Images
Carrying Natalia Lyshak's casket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77808
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 3, 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of people carrying Natalia (Harasimowicz) Lyshak's casket.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 3, 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
- Material Details
- Secured to album page with photo corners
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 545-043
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2012-09
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of people carrying Natalia (Harasimowicz) Lyshak's casket.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Funerals
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph [not in English] - date: "Brzeg / 24 III '58"
- Note written on album page reads: "Natalia 24 III 58 Brzeg"
Images
Charles MacSorley
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55640
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley holding the ceremonial shovel used during the sod-turning ceremony for the Lenkurt Electric building.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-034
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley holding the ceremonial shovel used during the sod-turning ceremony for the Lenkurt Electric building.
- Subjects
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Ceremonies
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Artray Limited
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
- Photographer identifies photograph as no. 10584-5
Images
Charles MacSorley at groundbreaking ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55607
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles MacSorley (middle, with shovel) and four other men at the Lenkurt Electric sod-turning ceremony.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Charles MacSorley (middle, with shovel) and four other men at the Lenkurt Electric sod-turning ceremony.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Names
- MacSorley, Charles W.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Artray Limited
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
- Photographer identifies photograph as no. 10584-6
Images
Chiyoko Tanaka's wedding day
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription76595
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1959 (date of original), digitally copied 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Chiyoko "Chic" (Haya) Tanaka on her wedding day, surrounded by her wedding party.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1959 (date of original), digitally copied 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 549-075
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2012-30
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Chiyoko "Chic" (Haya) Tanaka on her wedding day, surrounded by her wedding party.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Weddings
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Dr. J. F. K. English
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45218
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 3, 1959, published June 21, 1959
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 14 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Dr. J.F.K. English, then Deputy Minister and Superintendent of Education, unveiling the plaque that marked the official opening of Burnaby's school board offices at 5325 Kincaid.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 3, 1959, published June 21, 1959
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 14 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-114
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Dr. J.F.K. English, then Deputy Minister and Superintendent of Education, unveiling the plaque that marked the official opening of Burnaby's school board offices at 5325 Kincaid.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- King, Basil
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Kincaid Street
- Street Address
- 5325 Kincaid Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Groundbreaking ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55642
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-036
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified.
- Subjects
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Ceremonies
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Artray Limited
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
- Photographer identifies photograph as no. 10584-7
Images
Groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55641
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of nine men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen at centre, holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-035
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of nine men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen at centre, holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified.
- Subjects
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Ceremonies
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Artray Limited
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
- Photographer identifies photograph as no. 10584-3
Images
![Julia, [1958] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/540/545-041.jpg?width=280)
Julia
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77781
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1958]
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a woman identified as "grannies sister in law Julia" standing at a grave site.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1958]
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8.5 cm
- Material Details
- Secured to album page with photo corners
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 545-041
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2012-09
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a woman identified as "grannies sister in law Julia" standing at a grave site.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Funerals
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title (from album page)
- Note written on album page reads: "grannies sister in law Julia"
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph [not in English]
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "sister in law Julia"
Images
![Julia, [1958] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/540/545-041.jpg)
Natalia Lyshak's funeral
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77809
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 3, 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Natalia (Harasimowicz) Lyshak's funeral, held in Brzeg, Poland.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 3, 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
- Material Details
- Secured to album page with photo corners
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 545-044
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2012-09
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Natalia (Harasimowicz) Lyshak's funeral, held in Brzeg, Poland.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Funerals
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph [not in English] - date: "Brzeg / 24 III '58"
- Note written on album page reads: "Brzeg 24 III 58 Natalia / grannie's sister"
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Natalia - Roman Lyshak's mother / mum's sister"
Images
Princess Margaret's visit
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription86329
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Richard Hardy family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4 x 5.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a crowd gathering for Princess Margaret's visit to Burnaby in June of 1958. The photograph is taken outside the municipal hall located on Grandview Highway ( later, Canada Way) which can be seen on the left. There are several people gathered on the road along with people riding horses…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Richard Hardy family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4 x 5.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 570-008
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2014-16
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a crowd gathering for Princess Margaret's visit to Burnaby in June of 1958. The photograph is taken outside the municipal hall located on Grandview Highway ( later, Canada Way) which can be seen on the left. There are several people gathered on the road along with people riding horses. The north shore mountains can be seen in the distance.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Grandview Highway
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4949 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
Princess Margaret's visit
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription86438
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Richard Hardy family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 5.5 x 4 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a automobiles, horses and a horse drawn carriage gathering for Princess Margaret's visit to Burnaby in June of 1958. The photograph is taken on the roads outside the municipal hall located on Grandview Highway ( later, Canada Way). Deer Lake park can be seen in the background.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Richard Hardy family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 5.5 x 4 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 570-009
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2014-16
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a automobiles, horses and a horse drawn carriage gathering for Princess Margaret's visit to Burnaby in June of 1958. The photograph is taken on the roads outside the municipal hall located on Grandview Highway ( later, Canada Way). Deer Lake park can be seen in the background.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Grandview Highway
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4949 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
Princess Margaret's visit
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription86444
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Richard Hardy family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4 x 5.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a crowd gathering for Princess Margaret's visit to Burnaby in June of 1958. The photograph is taken outside the municipal hall located on Grandview Highway ( later, Canada Way). There are several people gathered on the road along with people riding horses. The north shore mountains ca…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Richard Hardy family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4 x 5.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 570-010
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2014-16
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a crowd gathering for Princess Margaret's visit to Burnaby in June of 1958. The photograph is taken outside the municipal hall located on Grandview Highway ( later, Canada Way). There are several people gathered on the road along with people riding horses. The north shore mountains can be seen in the distance.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Grandview Highway
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4949 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
Princess Margaret's visit
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription86451
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Richard Hardy family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4 x 5.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of vehicles and a horse drawn covered wagon gathering for Princess Margaret's visit to Burnaby in June of 1958. The photograph is taken outside the municipal hall located on Grandview Highway (later, Canada Way). Deer Lake Park can be seen in the background.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Richard Hardy family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 4 x 5.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 570-011
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2014-16
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of vehicles and a horse drawn covered wagon gathering for Princess Margaret's visit to Burnaby in June of 1958. The photograph is taken outside the municipal hall located on Grandview Highway (later, Canada Way). Deer Lake Park can be seen in the background.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Grandview Highway
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4949 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
![Standing at a grave site, [1958] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/540/545-040.jpg?width=280)
Standing at a grave site
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77779
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1958]
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified group of people standing at a grave site. Included in the photograph is a woman who has been described as "grannies sister in law Julia" in a separate photograph.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1958]
- Collection/Fonds
- Yanko family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 13 cm
- Material Details
- Secured to album page with photo corners
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 545-040
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2012-09
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified group of people standing at a grave site. Included in the photograph is a woman who has been described as "grannies sister in law Julia" in a separate photograph.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Funerals
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph appears to be an identification key [possibly] written in another language
Images
![Standing at a grave site, [1958] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/540/545-040.jpg)
Studio portrait of Mr. John and Mary Dunbar
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58038
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- Dec. 28, 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm in window mat 19.5 x 23.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of John and Mary Dunbar on their diamond wedding anniversary. John and Mary Dunbar are the parents of Dr. Violet Evelyn Eagles.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- Dec. 28, 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Eagles family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm in window mat 19.5 x 23.5 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 491-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of John and Mary Dunbar on their diamond wedding anniversary. John and Mary Dunbar are the parents of Dr. Violet Evelyn Eagles.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Weddings
- Names
- Dunbar, Mary
- Dunbar, John
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in black ink on matt of photograph reads: "Diamond_Wedding_Anniversary_Paramount/ Dec._28_/_1958"
- Note on inside of matt identifies the couple in the photograph: "Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar / Violet's mother & dad"
Images
Turning Sod at Lenkurt Electric
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55643
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of nine men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen at centre, holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified. A caption at the bottom of the p…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Charles MacSorley fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 486-037
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2005-14
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of nine men standing in a field, preparing to overturn the first piece of sod during a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenkurt Electric. Burnaby Reeve Charles MacSorley can be seen at centre, holding the shovel, but the remainder of the men are unidentified. A caption at the bottom of the photograph reads: "Turning Sod at Lenkurt Electric Burnaby July 1955."
- Subjects
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Ceremonies
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Artray Limited
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Photographer's stamp on verso
- Photographer identifies photograph as no. 10584-4
- Note on verso reads: "Lenkurt sod turning / July 1955"
Images
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription29
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1892-2021
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 130m of textual records and other material
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1892-2021
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- 130m of textual records and other material
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FOIPPA
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
- History
- The City of Burnaby covers an area of approximately 98 square kilometers between the cities of Vancouver to the west, and Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. The municipality derived its name from Robert Burnaby, a prominent businessman and advisor to Sir James Douglas, the first Governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Burnaby’s early development was closely tied to the development of the City of New Westminster. New Westminster became British Columbia’s capital in 1859, the year after the British Government proclaimed the establishment of British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Royal Engineers began exploring Burnaby to establish military defenses and secure natural resources. This involved the construction of a road linking New Westminster to Burrard Inlet for military purposes, which is present-day North Road. At this time, individuals and families began settling in Burnaby and were largely involved in agricultural and logging activities. Burnaby developed slowly until 1887, when the Canadian Pacific Railway was extended into Vancouver from the Port Moody terminal, causing a dramatic increase in traffic between New Westminster and Vancouver. To meet the new transportation demands, a tramline was built in 1891 connecting the two urban centers along what is now Kingsway. The creation and location of the tramline induced property owners to begin subdividing and selling their lands as early as October 1891. The property taxes the roughly 200 residents paid at this time went directly to the provincial government in Victoria. No local services were provided in turn, which prompted the formation of a committee to petition the provincial government for a municipal charter. As a result, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was incorporated by letters patent on September 22, 1892. Burnaby’s first Council was elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892 and consisted of Reeve Charles R. Shaw and councillors William Brenchley, Arthur De Windt Hazard, L. Claude Hill, William McDermott, and John Woolard.* The first formal Council election was conducted three months later. Nicolai Shou became the first elected reeve of Burnaby by ballot. Council met at various locations, including the tramline’s power house, private homes, and offices until the first municipal hall was built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1899. Council is ultimately responsible for the government of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor (formally called “Reeve” prior to 1968) and Council are elected by the residents of Burnaby to represent them in decisions with respect to the provision of public services and facilities. Additionally, the Mayor represents the citizens of Burnaby at various public functions and events. Burnaby was without Council representation during most of the Great Depression and part of the Second World War. Council was disbanded on December 31, 1932 as a result of financial difficulties. The Provincial Government appointed a Commissioner to take over the duties of Reeve and Council beginning in 1933. This system of government was retained until January 1943, when Burnaby residents could once again elect their local government officials. The following individuals have served as Mayor (or Reeve) of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Schou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 John W. Weart 1911-1912 Duncan C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 Thomas Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 William L. Burdick 1929 William A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorley 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek R. Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R.S. Gilchrist 1941-1942* B.C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner. Closely associated with the functions of Council is the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties of the municipal clerk including the preparation and preservation of all minutes books and records of Council business, custody of City bylaws, administrative support to Council and its Committees, preparation of Council and Committee agendas and the conduct of local government elections. The Clerk’s Office is the communications link between Council and other City Departments and the general public, and provides assistance and advice to citizens with respect to Council and Council Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. At the time of Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892, the municipal Clerk had the responsibility to attend all meetings of Council, keep all records of Council, prepare and alter voters’ lists, conduct Council elections, collect revenue, as well as having the responsibility to prepare balance sheets and audits. An advertisement in a local newspaper for the appointment of the Clerk dated February 1, 1905 states the “united offices of clerk, collector and assessor” receive a salary of $65.00 per month. Originally the treasurer, assessor and records manager for the corporation, the Clerk eventually became the municipal Council liaison. The primary functions of the City Clerk over time have been the keeping of minutes for the meetings of City Council and related bodies; keeping the records of the City of Burnaby as required by the Local Government Act (formally Municipal Act); keeping all records related to City Council decision making; carrying out correspondence on behalf of Council; assembling voters’ lists and carrying out elections; providing communication, information, and public relations services, including responsibility for civic ceremonies/events, and the municipal archives. The following individuals have served as City Clerk: Alexander Philip 1892–1894 Alfred Smither 1894–1899 F.J.H. Shirley 1899–1901 Arthur De Windt Haszard 1901–1902 Walter J. Walker 1902–1905 Benjamin George Walker 1905–1908 Charles Thomas Saunders 1908–1911 W.M. Griffiths 1911–1912 Arthur G. Moore 1912–1933 Charles Boyer Brown 1933–1959 John H. Shaw 1959–1973* James Hudson 1974–1984 Charles A. Turpin 1984–1995 Debbie R. Comis 1995–2011 Anne Skipsey (Acting) 2011-2012 Maryann Manuel (Acting) 2012-2014 Dennis Back 2014-2018 Kate O'Connell 2018-2020 Blanka Zeinabova 2020-2022 *Deputy City Clerk T. Ward took over many of the Clerk’s duties from 1972 to 1973 due to Shaw’s ill health during these years.
- Formats
- Microforms exist for some records. See series descriptions.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Creator
- City of Burnaby
- Notes
- Title based on creators of fonds