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Burnaby Mountain sod turning

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription11934
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
October 7, 1957 (date of original), digitized in 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 film reel (1 min., 22 sec.) : acetate, b&w, silent ; 16 mm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a silent CBUT News item from October 7, 1957 titled "Burnaby Mountain Sod Turning". The film documents the memorable occasion of the Burnaby Mountain Centennial Project with Lieutenant Governor Frank M. Ross providing a brief address to the attendees before taking a shovel to turn…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Series
Burnaby historical reference collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 film reel (1 min., 22 sec.) : acetate, b&w, silent ; 16 mm
Material Details
Label around film container reads: "CBUT NEWS ITEM of October 7, 1957 "BURNABY MOUNTAIN SOD TURNING" ( Duncan) on permanent loan to Burnaby Centennial Comm."
Scope and Content
Item consists of a silent CBUT News item from October 7, 1957 titled "Burnaby Mountain Sod Turning". The film documents the memorable occasion of the Burnaby Mountain Centennial Project with Lieutenant Governor Frank M. Ross providing a brief address to the attendees before taking a shovel to turn the sod. Other attendees identified include, Councillor Sam Hughes of the Centennial Committee and British Columbia Recreation Minister, Honourable Earl C. Westwood. This event marks the development of a portion of Burnaby Mountain park including the erection of a Centennial building which opened in 1958. The film footage captures views of Burrard Inlet from the mountain top as well as newly erected roads on Burnaby mountain. According to the Burnaby Adverstiser (Vol. 25 No. 27 - October 10, 1957 p.1), Lieutenant Governor Frank M. Ross provided a brief address for the sod turning ceremony which is quoted; "What Burnaby has undertaken is not merely to celebrate the Centennial observance, but it has started something which will last down through the years and provide a lot of pleasure for future generations."
History
This event marks the beginning of a Centennial project to develop a park and erect a pavillion as part of the British Columbia Centennial in 1958. In October 1956, a Burnaby Centennial Committee was appointed to govern over the project with the Reeve and Council at the head of the committee. Councillor S.E. Hughes was appointed as Chairman and W.M. Morrison as Vice Chairman with the organizational structure to include the provision for Honorary Vice Chairman, secretary, treasurer, advisory staff and representative delegates from community groups and working committees. In September 1957, the Centennial Committee submitted detailed plans for a proposed building to be located on the Centennial site on Burnaby Mountain together with a recommendation to create a Building Committee as part of the Centennial Committee. In November 1957, the Burnaby Centennial Committee recommended that the new road from Badger Street and Hastings Street to the Burnaby Mountain site be named Centennial Way. January 1958, councillors Mather and Jamieson were appointed to the committee by council to replace former council members that were no longer in office. Councillor Mather was appointed as Vice Chairman. CBUT station was owned by CBC and was first broadcast on December 16, 1953. "In 1975, the CBC consolidated its Vancouver radio and television operations into one building. Prior to this, CBC's Vancouver radio properties – CBU (690 AM), CBU-FM (105.7) and CBUF-FM (97.7) – had operated from a separate studio facility at 701 Hornby Street, within the basement of the Hotel Vancouver. Together, those stations formed the basis of the Regional Broadcast Centre at 700 Hamilton Street, a few blocks east of its previous radio and television facilities.
Creator
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Responsibility
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Accession Code
HV971.30.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
October 7, 1957 (date of original), digitized in 2020
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Transcribed title
Copyright is held by CBC
Images
Video

Burnaby Mountain sod turning, October 7, 1957 (date of original), digitized in 2020

Burnaby Mountain sod turning, October 7, 1957 (date of original), digitized in 2020

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/1971_0030_0002_001.mp4
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Burnaby Municipal Hall - Programs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56183
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1956
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains the program for the Conerstone Laying Ceremony for the New Burnaby Municipal Hall (held September 23, 1955) as well as two copies of the program and souvenir brochure of the Burnaby Municipal Hall Official Opening Ceremony (held June 22, 1956).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1956
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
39612
Accession Number
2001-01
Scope and Content
File contains the program for the Conerstone Laying Ceremony for the New Burnaby Municipal Hall (held September 23, 1955) as well as two copies of the program and souvenir brochure of the Burnaby Municipal Hall Official Opening Ceremony (held June 22, 1956).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file.
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Burnaby Newspapers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1726
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949-1955
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File includes various 1950s newspaper clippings regarding Charlie Brown, a former Burnaby Clerk. File contains: November 2, 1949 "BC Journal of Commerce"; and October 22, 1955 issue of the "Tabloid," with the headline "Burnaby Graft, Secrets Bared! Concealed Documents."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949-1955
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
3546
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File includes various 1950s newspaper clippings regarding Charlie Brown, a former Burnaby Clerk. File contains: November 2, 1949 "BC Journal of Commerce"; and October 22, 1955 issue of the "Tabloid," with the headline "Burnaby Graft, Secrets Bared! Concealed Documents."
History
This file of clippings was donated by Charlie Brown, former Clerk of Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Burnaby papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58035
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1944 (date of original) -1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of various papers pertaining to Burnaby - mainly newspaper clippings from various newspapers. Also included in the file is correspondence.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1944 (date of original) -1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pixie McGeachie subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS054-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
BHS1991-16
Scope and Content
File consists of various papers pertaining to Burnaby - mainly newspaper clippings from various newspapers. Also included in the file is correspondence.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
File weeded to remove copy of Information Burnaby newletter duplicate to those held by the Archives. File originally contained 1991 Vol. 17, No. 4
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Burnaby's history and location

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57950
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1927]-1974
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains newspaper clippings, maps and brochures explaining the history and importance of Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1927]-1974
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Margaret McCallum subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS029-002
Accession Number
BHS1986-42
Scope and Content
File contains newspaper clippings, maps and brochures explaining the history and importance of Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Cameron Neighbourhood

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark824
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1955-2008
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1955-2008
Heritage Value
The Cameron Neighbourhood falls within the Lougheed Town Centre area - one of four Town Centres in Burnaby. The Cameron Neighbourhood - while containing significant high-density residential components - is also home to the Town Centre's office and commercial core. The Lougheed Mall is situated in this neighbourhood, which is served by the Millennium Line SkyTrain.
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cameron Area
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Canadian Girl Guides scrapbook

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4580
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1953 -1967 (date of orignal), copied 2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (9 photographs + textual records + ephemera)
Scope and Content
File consists of a scrapbook that was created by Eleanor Galbraith containing newspaper clippings, photographs and memorabilia pertaining to guiding in Burnaby between 1953 and 1967. The scrapbook includes a photograph of the BC Council of Girl Guides at a banquet in West Vancouver community centre…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (9 photographs + textual records + ephemera)
Scope and Content
File consists of a scrapbook that was created by Eleanor Galbraith containing newspaper clippings, photographs and memorabilia pertaining to guiding in Burnaby between 1953 and 1967. The scrapbook includes a photograph of the BC Council of Girl Guides at a banquet in West Vancouver community centre, a series of photographs entitled "Practical Weekend for Camper's License / Camp Olave / May 25 - 26, 1963"; a colour program for B.C. Commissioner Training in Kelowna 1965 and group portraits of Girl Guides and leaders ca. 1960. Eleanor Galbraith joined Canadian Girl Guides in 1952 in New Brunswick. She moved to BC and Burnaby Heights in 1954 where she became lieutenant in a local Guide Company. Through the years until 1985 she served as a Guide Captain, District Guider, District Commissioner and finally Division Commissioner of Burnaby Heights Division. She was a founding member of the Burnaby North Trefoil Guild and was awarded her 50 Years of Service award in 2005.
Creator
Galbraith, Eleanor Lois
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Galbraith, Eleanor Lois
Accession Code
BV016.49.84
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1953 -1967 (date of orignal), copied 2016
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of scrapbook
Record available online has sections redacted in compliance of Section 22 of FIPPA
Photographs selected from scrapbook are described at item level: BV016.49.97 to BV016.49.99
Images
Documents

2016_0049_0084_folded_redacted

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CCF records

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82736
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-1978
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records: ill. (some col.)
Scope and Content
File consists of two booklets and a newsclipping. The first booklet entitled "Pertinent Portraits" by Barry Mather and Fraser Wilson was originally published in The Commonwealth newspaper in 1934 and re-published by the Boag Foundation in 1978. It contains biographies of CCF members and is signed b…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-1978
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett political papers series
Physical Description
1 file of textual records: ill. (some col.)
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS167-004
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
File consists of two booklets and a newsclipping. The first booklet entitled "Pertinent Portraits" by Barry Mather and Fraser Wilson was originally published in The Commonwealth newspaper in 1934 and re-published by the Boag Foundation in 1978. It contains biographies of CCF members and is signed by Harold Winch. Second booklet entitled "Canadian Labour and Politics" by Clifford A. Scotton provides a short history on the Canadian Labour movement with a chapter focusing on the CCF and the NDP. The newsclipping is from the Seattle Post Intelligencer, dated November 1, 1956. It features an article of President Eisenhower claiming the United States will not get involved in Middle East issues.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
New Democratic Party
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation "CCF"
Winch, Harold Edward
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Simnett political papers series
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Celebration Events - Centennial

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42375
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38099
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38099
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents

24-Feb-1958 Meeting Minutes

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Centennial Photographic Exhibit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42360
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38081
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38081
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents

24-Feb-1958 Meeting Minutes

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City of Burnaby Archives photograph collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93710
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920]-[1979]
Collection/Fonds
City of Burnaby Archives photograph collection
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
43 photographs (39 tiffs ; 2 jpegs ; 3 col. prints, 9 x 9 cm) and 3 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Collection consists of photographs that were selected for preservation because of their relevance to documenting the heritage and development of the City of Burnaby. The items in this collection depict Burnaby citizens, locations, businesses, residences, geography, and events throughout the history…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1920]-[1979]
Collection/Fonds
City of Burnaby Archives photograph collection
Physical Description
43 photographs (39 tiffs ; 2 jpegs ; 3 col. prints, 9 x 9 cm) and 3 p. of textual records
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2010-01
2013-31
2016-24
2021-10
Scope and Content
Collection consists of photographs that were selected for preservation because of their relevance to documenting the heritage and development of the City of Burnaby. The items in this collection depict Burnaby citizens, locations, businesses, residences, geography, and events throughout the history of the City of Burnaby. The items in this collection are acquisitions of discrete items or small sets of items that do not form a discrete fonds or collection.
History
Burnaby’s first municipal archive officially opened on November 10, 2001, and is located in the McGill Branch Public Library at 4595 Albert Street. The City Archives functions as a branch of the Office of the City Clerk and operates as the official repository of Burnaby’s municipal records, containing records dating back to Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892. In 2007, the City of Burnaby Archives expanded its collection mandate to include private as well as public records. Types of records held at the Archives include City Records (Council minutes and reports, bylaws, departmental records and photographs) and records from private individuals and community organizations (correspondence, reports, minutes, photographs, moving images and sound recordings). The Archives storage area is equipped with the sophisticated environmental controls necessary to preserve Burnaby’s unique archival material into the future. The mandate of the City of Burnaby Archives is to identify, acquire, preserve and make accessible archival material in the form of civic and private records documenting the history of the City of Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
City of Burnaby Archives
Notes
Title based on contents of collection.
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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
Series
Civic ceremonies, awards and special events series
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
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Claim of Shell Oil Company of Canada Ltd. - Damage at Service Station Located at 6570 Lougheed Highway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42361
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38082
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38082
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents

24-Feb-1958 Meeting Minutes

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Claim of T.B. Carter - Towing Charges

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42371
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38095
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38095
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents

24-Feb-1958 Meeting Minutes

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Claim of Wade and Wells Company

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42380
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38104
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38104
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents

24-Feb-1958 Meeting Minutes

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Clerk's letter book - November 17, 1948 - October 25, 1951

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription2125
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948-1951
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
Book contains typed lists of persons with which the Clerk's Department had correspondence.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948-1951
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
4002
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
Book contains typed lists of persons with which the Clerk's Department had correspondence.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Clerk's mail book, October 11, 1955-April 7, 1961

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription2111
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1961
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
Book contains typed lists of persons with which the Clerk's Department had correspondence.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1961
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
Item
Record No.
3986
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
Book contains typed lists of persons with which the Clerk's Department had correspondence.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Commercial Development Along the Centre of Grandview-Douglas Highway

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42358
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38092
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38092
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents

24-Feb-1958 Meeting Minutes

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Conference for Purchasing Agent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42359
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38096
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38096
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents

24-Feb-1958 Meeting Minutes

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Conveyance of Blocks 10 and 11, DL 59 to the Corporation (G.B. Hughes)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport42377
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38101
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
38101
Meeting Date
24-Feb-1958
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents

24-Feb-1958 Meeting Minutes

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