Doreen Lawson fonds
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- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950-2002
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 18 cm of textual records + approx. 1000 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records created and received by Doreen Lawson during her career as Parks Commissioner (1965-1971), Burnaby City Council member (1972-1985, 1990-1999) and environmental advocate following her retirement from Council in 1999. Records include election campaign materials, congratulat…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950-2002
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 18 cm of textual records + approx. 1000 photographs
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- 2015-15
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records created and received by Doreen Lawson during her career as Parks Commissioner (1965-1971), Burnaby City Council member (1972-1985, 1990-1999) and environmental advocate following her retirement from Council in 1999. Records include election campaign materials, congratulatory letters and correspondence, community speeches and slideshow presentations regarding the conservation of Burnaby Lake, the administrative papers of the Burnaby Centennial Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Society, and photographs of Burnaby waterways and wildlife.
- History
- Doreen Anne Fowler Lawson was born July 8, 1928, to Eva Barnhill and Leonard Fowler. Her parents met in Alberta but decided to move to Vancouver where they got married and Doreen was born. The family moved to the north side of Claude Avenue in Burnaby when Doreen was a few months old. In 1931, they moved to a house with an acre of land directly across the street from their first house.
- When Doreen was six, her family moved to Collingwood, Vancouver, near where her father grew up. This is where her brother Ron was born. The family moved again to County Line in Langley Prairie in 1944, which is where Doreen met Edward Lawson, her future husband. Soon after, they moved to a seven-acre plot in Burquitlam. Ed and Doreen Lawson’s eldest daughter, Linda, was born in 1954. Their second daughter, Wendy, was born in 1959 and their youngest, Lisa, was born in 1961. They lived in the Brentwood area, where all three daughters attended Brentwood Elementary School. Linda went on to Alpha Secondary School.
- In 1945, Doreen began her first of several office jobs, and in the early 1950s she became the first woman to be elected into a vice-president position within the BC Trade Union Congress (now the BC Federation of Labour).
- Doreen Lawson had a long and prolific political career, starting as Parks Commissioner in 1965, and serving as its chair from 1969 to 1971. She was instrumental in the selection and promotion of the rhododendron as the official flower of Burnaby in 1966. In 1971, she was elected to Burnaby City Council and, in 1972, Doreen proposed that Council take action to declare Burnaby Lake a wildlife sanctuary. After a 10-year campaign, she was able to convince Council to declare the park “a nature conservation area.” She put forward a policy of preservation for creeks and streams, as well as a proposal to preserve trees in subdivisions, both of which were adopted by Council. Doreen continued to serve on Council until 1985, during which time she initiated and chaired the Burnaby Information Committee, which designed the present Burnaby logo (and official flower pins) and established the Information Burnaby Newsletter. In 1979 Doreen Lawson won Vancouver Natural History Society’s Frank Sanford Award.
- In 1984, Doreen was elected the first woman president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Doreen ran as a BC Liberal Party candidate in the new Federal Riding of Burnaby in 1979, and from 1985 to 1987, she served as the Executive Director of the British Columbia Liberal Party. As the B.C. Liberal Party Executive Director, her major responsibility was to work with both the Federal and Provincial Associations in implementing riding organizations and fundraising programs in preparation for election time. In the 1980s, Doreen was an active guest lecturer at Burnaby Elementary and High Schools as well as at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. Doreen was active in a variety of community clubs and organizations including: the Burnaby Library Board; Greater Vancouver Spinners and Weavers Guild; and Vancouver Natural History Society. She was an executive member of the Burnaby-New Westminster Canada Summer Games; the Burnaby Division of the United Way; Information Burnaby Committee; and the Brentwood Parent Teachers Association; as well as serving as the President of the Burnaby Voters Association from 1988-1990.
- In 1990, Doreen was elected back to Burnaby Council and put forward the rejuvenation of Burnaby Lake which she saw completed before her final year on Council in 1999. Doreen continued to be a strong environmental advocate for the protection and rejuvenation of Burnaby Lake after she retired from council.
- Doreen Lawson died October 11, 2003.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Lawson, Doreen A.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds
- MSS071, photo catalogue 605, photo catalogue 618
Burnaby Lake: Our Tranquil Oasis Under Attack
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91573
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1994 and 1995]
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Doreen Lawson's speaking notes for a presentation entitled "Burnaby Lake: Our Tranquil Oasis Under Attack". Doreen gave variations of this presentation to many different organizations and schools between 1994 and 1995, including: 7th Annual Burnaby Rhododendron Festival, Rotary Cl…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1994 and 1995]
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-017
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Doreen Lawson's speaking notes for a presentation entitled "Burnaby Lake: Our Tranquil Oasis Under Attack". Doreen gave variations of this presentation to many different organizations and schools between 1994 and 1995, including: 7th Annual Burnaby Rhododendron Festival, Rotary Club of Burnaby-Deer Lake, and Sperling Avenue Elementary school.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Centennial certificates
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91561
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of certificates of participation and appreciation received by Doreen Lawson for her contributions to the British Columbia Centennial Celebrations of 1996, Canadian Confederation Centennial Celebration of 1967, and Burnaby's Centennial 1992. File also contains one certificate recogniz…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-006
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of certificates of participation and appreciation received by Doreen Lawson for her contributions to the British Columbia Centennial Celebrations of 1996, Canadian Confederation Centennial Celebration of 1967, and Burnaby's Centennial 1992. File also contains one certificate recognizing Doreen's involvement in Canada's 125th anniversary.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of file
Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91560
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence with Doreen Lawson regarding her receipt of the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation. The file also contains a certificate of recognition for the award issued by the Governor General of Canada. The Commemorative Medal for the 125t…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-005
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence with Doreen Lawson regarding her receipt of the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation. The file also contains a certificate of recognition for the award issued by the Governor General of Canada. The Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation was awarded to persons who made a significant contribution to Canada, their community, or their fellow Canadians.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of file
Elections 1969-1983
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription89174
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1971-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of election records related to Doreen Lawson's campaigns for City Councillor in the years 1969, 1973, 1977, 1979, and 1983. The file also includes congratulatory letters to Ms. Lawson from Municipal and Provincial elected officials.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1971-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-001
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of election records related to Doreen Lawson's campaigns for City Councillor in the years 1969, 1973, 1977, 1979, and 1983. The file also includes congratulatory letters to Ms. Lawson from Municipal and Provincial elected officials.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Photographs 605-001 separated from file
Elections 1990-1993
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription89182
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1990-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of platform speeches and congratulatory letters from MLAs and the Premier of British Columbia pertaining to Doreen's 1990 and 1993 election campaigns.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1990-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-002
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of platform speeches and congratulatory letters from MLAs and the Premier of British Columbia pertaining to Doreen's 1990 and 1993 election campaigns.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of file
Purple Loosestrife
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88985
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a presentation and an essay written by Doreen Lawson regarding the purple loosestrife as an invasive species. The presentation script is entitled "Management Considerations for Purple Loosestrife" which Doreen presented on April 22, 1993 and the essay is entitled " Loosestrife on …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-014
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a presentation and an essay written by Doreen Lawson regarding the purple loosestrife as an invasive species. The presentation script is entitled "Management Considerations for Purple Loosestrife" which Doreen presented on April 22, 1993 and the essay is entitled " Loosestrife on the Loose" which was published in "BC Naturalist", January/February 1993, Vol. 31, No. 1.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Rejuvenation of Burnaby Lake
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91571
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Doreen Lawson's speaking notes for a presentation entitled "Rejuvenation of Burnaby Lake" which she delivered to the Burnaby Rotary Club on February 11, 1993. Doreen gave variations of this presentation many times throughout 1992 and 1993 to a variety of different organization and…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-015
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Doreen Lawson's speaking notes for a presentation entitled "Rejuvenation of Burnaby Lake" which she delivered to the Burnaby Rotary Club on February 11, 1993. Doreen gave variations of this presentation many times throughout 1992 and 1993 to a variety of different organization and schools, including: Rotary Clubs of Burnaby Metro Town and Vancouver, Burnaby Rhododendron Festival, and the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from speaking notes' title page
Rejuvenation of Burnaby Lake school presentation
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91572
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Doreen Lawson's speaking notes for a presentation entitled "Rejuvenation of Burnaby Lake" which she delivered at Kitchener School, correspondence regarding the presentation, and thank you letters from students. Doreen gave this presentation to several elementary and secondary scho…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-016
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Doreen Lawson's speaking notes for a presentation entitled "Rejuvenation of Burnaby Lake" which she delivered at Kitchener School, correspondence regarding the presentation, and thank you letters from students. Doreen gave this presentation to several elementary and secondary schools in Burnaby, including: Sperling, Moscrop Secondary, and Second Street School.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Resignation speech
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91558
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 17 May 1999
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Doreen Lawson's resignation speech delivered to the Burnaby Voters Nonpartisan Association on May 17, 1999. Lawson retired from Burnaby City Council following the November 1999 municipal election.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 17 May 1999
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-003
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Doreen Lawson's resignation speech delivered to the Burnaby Voters Nonpartisan Association on May 17, 1999. Lawson retired from Burnaby City Council following the November 1999 municipal election.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of file