687 records – page 1 of 35.

School Board meeting

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56674
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 5, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people seated at a round table. This is believed to be a School Board meeting where the budget was discussed. Identified at the table are; Barry Jones (wearing a dark vest, with his face towards the camera), Gary Begin (in profile, wearing a dark suit jacket), and Don Brown…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 5, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1259
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people seated at a round table. This is believed to be a School Board meeting where the budget was discussed. Identified at the table are; Barry Jones (wearing a dark vest, with his face towards the camera), Gary Begin (in profile, wearing a dark suit jacket), and Don Brown, (at the bottom, center, wearing a plaid suit jacket, and facing away from the camera. The other members of the School Board at this time were (not identified); Joanne Beamish, Elise W. Dean, B.R. "Doc" Street, and J.N. Williams. The people at the table are surrounded by a crowd of teachers and citizens of Burnaby concerned about budget cuts.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Burnaby School Trustees
Burnaby School Board
Jones, Barry
Begin, Gary
Brown, Donald N. "Don"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Ast, Gerry - Burnaby Politics

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58821
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic portrait of Gerald D. (Gerry) Ast, a Burnaby Alderman.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1282
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photographic portrait of Gerald D. (Gerry) Ast, a Burnaby Alderman.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Names
Ast, Gerald D.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Burnaby Citizen's Association committee members

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58825
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 13, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Citizen's Association (BCA) committee members sitting and standing in front of a portrait of the Queen. Sitting in front are Gerd Evans and Marlene Ast. Standing in the back row, left to right, are Barry Dean, Eric Goodman, David Fairey and Jo Gunn.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 13, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 19 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1286
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Citizen's Association (BCA) committee members sitting and standing in front of a portrait of the Queen. Sitting in front are Gerd Evans and Marlene Ast. Standing in the back row, left to right, are Barry Dean, Eric Goodman, David Fairey and Jo Gunn.
Subjects
Elections
Names
Burnaby Citizens Association
Evans, Gerd
Ast, Marlene
Dean, Barry
Goodman, Eric
Fairey, David
Gunn, Jo
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "BCA committee that elects the people you elect includes, front row, Gerd Evans and Marlene Ast, back row left to right, Barry Dean, Eric Goodman, David Fairey and Jo Gunn."
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Beedie, Keith - Local Developer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58850
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Keith Beedie, the developer and businessman, speaking in public.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1310
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Keith Beedie, the developer and businessman, speaking in public.
Names
Beedie, Keith
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Keith Beedie ... developer runs into opposition from neighbors."
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Gillis, J.A. (Jim) - President, Burnaby Chamber of Commerce

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58873
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Gillis, the President of the Burnaby Chamber of Commerce.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1333
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Gillis, the President of the Burnaby Chamber of Commerce.
Names
Gillis, Jim
Burnaby Chamber of Commerce
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "J. A. Gillis"
Images
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Gibb, Gordon - Burnaby Politics

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58877
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sperling Area Residents' Association President Gordon Gibb.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1337
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sperling Area Residents' Association President Gordon Gibb.
Names
Gibb, Gordon
Sperling Area Residents' Association
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Gordon Gibb."
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Gibb, Gordon - Burnaby Politics

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58878
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sperling Area Residents' Association President Gordon Gibb.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1338
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sperling Area Residents' Association President Gordon Gibb.
Names
Gibb, Gordon
Sperling Area Residents' Association
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Gordon Gibb"
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Geen, Dr. Glen H. - President, Vancouver Aquarium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58879
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dr. Glen H. Geen, the new President of the Vancouver Aquarium. He is leaning against a railing with an aquarium pool visible behind him.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1339
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dr. Glen H. Geen, the new President of the Vancouver Aquarium. He is leaning against a railing with an aquarium pool visible behind him.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso reads: " Dr. Glen H Geen ... new president"
Images
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Fritz, Bob and Christine - Local Couple Who Worked in Iran

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58886
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob and Christine Fritz, seated with their daughter. They are a local Burnaby couple who worked in Iran.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 10.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1346
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob and Christine Fritz, seated with their daughter. They are a local Burnaby couple who worked in Iran.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso reads: "Bob, and Christine Fritz with daughter, Sarah ... looking forward to going back."
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Peter Boyle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64851
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby School Board secretary-treasurer Peter Boyle looking towards the camera and smiling.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1578
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby School Board secretary-treasurer Peter Boyle looking towards the camera and smiling.
Names
Burnaby School Board
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "60% / p. 2 Bby Today"
Newspaper clipping caption adhered to verso reads: "New board secretary-treasurer, Peter Boyle."
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Alderman Frederick G. Randall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45119
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frederick George Randall, when he was a Burnaby Citizen's Association Alderman. He served as an Alderman from 1976 to 1981 and again from 1987 to 1990.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frederick George Randall, when he was a Burnaby Citizen's Association Alderman. He served as an Alderman from 1976 to 1981 and again from 1987 to 1990.
Subjects
Government - Provincial Government
Names
Randall, Frederick G.
Burnaby Citizens Association
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Alderman Frederick G. Randall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45120
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979 or 1980]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frederick George Randall, during the time that he was a Burnaby Citizen's Association Alderman. In this photograph, he is gesturing with his arms during a speech. He served as an Alderman from 1976 to 1981 and again from 1987 to 1990.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979 or 1980]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-016
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frederick George Randall, during the time that he was a Burnaby Citizen's Association Alderman. In this photograph, he is gesturing with his arms during a speech. He served as an Alderman from 1976 to 1981 and again from 1987 to 1990.
Subjects
Government - Provincial Government
Names
Randall, Frederick G.
Burnaby Citizens Association
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Doug Drummond and Frederick Randall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45122
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 20, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Doug Drummond and Frederick Randall pointing to their results during the time that they were both Aldermanic candidates for the Burnaby Citizen's Association. Douglas P. Drummond served as an Alderman from 1976 to 1996, and as Mayor from 1996 to 2002. Frederick Randall served as an Al…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 20, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-018
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Doug Drummond and Frederick Randall pointing to their results during the time that they were both Aldermanic candidates for the Burnaby Citizen's Association. Douglas P. Drummond served as an Alderman from 1976 to 1996, and as Mayor from 1996 to 2002. Frederick Randall served as an Alderman from 1976 to 1981 and again from 1987 to 1990.
Subjects
Government - Provincial Government
Names
Randall, Frederick G.
Drummond, Douglas P. "Doug"
Burnaby Citizens Association
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Alderman Frederick G. Randall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45124
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979 or 1980]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frederick George Randall, during the time that he was a Burnaby Citizen's Association Alderman. In this photograph, he is gesturing with his arms during a speech. He served as an Alderman from 1976 to 1981 and again from 1987 to 1990.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979 or 1980]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Frederick George Randall, during the time that he was a Burnaby Citizen's Association Alderman. In this photograph, he is gesturing with his arms during a speech. He served as an Alderman from 1976 to 1981 and again from 1987 to 1990.
Subjects
Government - Provincial Government
Names
Randall, Frederick G.
Burnaby Citizens Association
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Bill Burgess

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45135
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 18, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bill Burgess speaking into a microphone. He was one of the eighteen that were charged in the demonstration at a picket line at Simon Fraser University.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 18, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 22 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-031
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bill Burgess speaking into a microphone. He was one of the eighteen that were charged in the demonstration at a picket line at Simon Fraser University.
Subjects
Protests and Demonstrations
Names
Burgess, Bill
Simon Fraser University
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Rosemary Brown

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45141
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 24, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rosemary Brown sitting under a NDP banner. Ms. Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1930, and moved to Canada in 1950 to study at McGill University in Montreal. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the British Columbia legislature from 1972 to 1986, (her seat …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 24, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 9.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-037
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rosemary Brown sitting under a NDP banner. Ms. Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1930, and moved to Canada in 1950 to study at McGill University in Montreal. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the British Columbia legislature from 1972 to 1986, (her seat was the Vancouver-Burrard riding and later the Burnaby-Edmonds riding) making her the first Black Canadian woman to be elected to a Canadian provincial legislature. She was a leadership candidate for the New Democratic Party in 1975 and came in second with 41% of the vote.
Subjects
Government - Provincial Government
Persons - Black Canadians
Names
Brown, Rosemary
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Rosemary Brown

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45142
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 15, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rosemary Brown, born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1930, moved to Canada in 1950 to study at McGill University in Montreal. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the British Columbia legislature from 1972 to 1986, (her seat was the Vancouver-Burrard riding and later th…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 15, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 11 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-038
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rosemary Brown, born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1930, moved to Canada in 1950 to study at McGill University in Montreal. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the British Columbia legislature from 1972 to 1986, (her seat was the Vancouver-Burrard riding and later the Burnaby-Edmonds riding) making her the first Black Canadian woman to be elected to a Canadian provincial legislature. She was a leadership candidate for the New Democratic Party in 1975 and came in second with 41% of the vote.
Subjects
Government - Provincial Government
Persons - Black Canadians
Names
Brown, Rosemary
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Rosemary Brown laughing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45144
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1979 and 1981]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rosemary Brown talking and laughing with former BC premier Dave Barrett. Ms. Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1930, and moved to Canada in 1950 to study at McGill University in Montreal. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the British Columbia legislature…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1979 and 1981]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-040
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rosemary Brown talking and laughing with former BC premier Dave Barrett. Ms. Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1930, and moved to Canada in 1950 to study at McGill University in Montreal. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the British Columbia legislature from 1972 to 1986, (her seat was the Vancouver-Burrard riding and later the Burnaby-Edmonds riding) making her the first Black Canadian woman to be elected to a Canadian provincial legislature. She was a leadership candidate for the New Democratic Party in 1975 and came in second with 41% of the vote.
Subjects
Government - Provincial Government
Persons - Black Canadians
Names
Brown, Rosemary
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Rosemary Brown at the microphone

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45148
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 10, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rosemary Brown sitting behind a table, with a microphone. An unidentified woman is sitting beside her, with headphones on and a name card that reads: "Speaker". Ms. Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1930, and moved to Canada in 1950 to study at McGill University in Montreal. She …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 10, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-044
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rosemary Brown sitting behind a table, with a microphone. An unidentified woman is sitting beside her, with headphones on and a name card that reads: "Speaker". Ms. Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1930, and moved to Canada in 1950 to study at McGill University in Montreal. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the British Columbia legislature from 1972 to 1986, (her seat was the Vancouver-Burrard riding and later the Burnaby-Edmonds riding) making her the first Black Canadian woman to be elected to a Canadian provincial legislature. She was a leadership candidate for the New Democratic Party in 1975 and came in second with 41% of the vote.
Subjects
Government - Provincial Government
Persons - Black Canadians
Names
Brown, Rosemary
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Rosemary Brown speaking on a stage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45149
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 24, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rosemary Brown wearing a corsage and speaking on a stage. Ms. Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1930, moved to Canada in 1950 to study at McGill University in Montreal. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the British Columbia legislature from 1972 to 1986,…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 24, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 9.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-045
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Rosemary Brown wearing a corsage and speaking on a stage. Ms. Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1930, moved to Canada in 1950 to study at McGill University in Montreal. She served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the British Columbia legislature from 1972 to 1986, (her seat was the Vancouver-Burrard riding and later the Burnaby-Edmonds riding) making her the first Black Canadian woman to be elected to a Canadian provincial legislature. She was a leadership candidate for the New Democratic Party in 1975 and came in second with 41% of the vote.
Subjects
Government - Provincial Government
Persons - Black Canadians
Names
Brown, Rosemary
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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