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Doreen Lawson fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58356
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
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Burnaby Centennial Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Committee

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91568
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1970
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Burnaby Centennial Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Committee records regarding the planning and execution of the first annual Burnaby Rhododendron Spring and Show Flower Show. The first Flower Show was a four-day event held under joint sponsorship of the Vancouver Chapter of t…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1970
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS071-013
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File consists of Burnaby Centennial Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Committee records regarding the planning and execution of the first annual Burnaby Rhododendron Spring and Show Flower Show. The first Flower Show was a four-day event held under joint sponsorship of the Vancouver Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society and the Centennial Beautification Committee. File contains Burnaby Centennial Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Committee minutes and agenda and correspondence.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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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
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Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91566
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1967-1969
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records + 1 scrapbook
Scope and Content
File consists of records regarding the planning and execution of the Burnaby Rhododendron Spring and Flower Show for the years 1967 to 1969. Included in the file are correspondence, promotional materials and show posters, ephemera, information sheets, drafts, and programmes. Also included in the …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1967-1969
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records + 1 scrapbook
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS071-011
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File consists of records regarding the planning and execution of the Burnaby Rhododendron Spring and Flower Show for the years 1967 to 1969. Included in the file are correspondence, promotional materials and show posters, ephemera, information sheets, drafts, and programmes. Also included in the file is a scrapbook comprised of newspaper clippings and ephemera compiled by Doreen Lawson regarding the selection of the rhododendron as the City of Burnaby's official flower and the Burnaby Rhododendron Spring and Flower Shows.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show annual reports

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91563
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1967-1970
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show annual reports for the years 1967 through 1969 and correspondence between the Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Society and the City of Burnaby regarding the 1970 show.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1967-1970
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS071-009
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File consists of Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show annual reports for the years 1967 through 1969 and correspondence between the Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Society and the City of Burnaby regarding the 1970 show.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Society

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91564
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1971
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Society records, including the Society's constitution and notices of meetings, minutes, and agendas for the years 1969 through 1971. Also included in the files are opening invitations and Rhododendron show fact sheets.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1971
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS071-010
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File consists of Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Society records, including the Society's constitution and notices of meetings, minutes, and agendas for the years 1969 through 1971. Also included in the files are opening invitations and Rhododendron show fact sheets.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Canada Summer Games 1973

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription89196
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970-1973
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of New Westminster - Burnaby 1973 Summer Games records and includes the original submission package that was presented to the Canadian Amateur Sports Federation by the Canada Summer Games Committee; a "1973 Jeux Canada Games Souvenir Program" and a 1973 Canada Summer Games Society Ne…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970-1973
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS071-008
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File consists of New Westminster - Burnaby 1973 Summer Games records and includes the original submission package that was presented to the Canadian Amateur Sports Federation by the Canada Summer Games Committee; a "1973 Jeux Canada Games Souvenir Program" and a 1973 Canada Summer Games Society New Westminster-Burnaby Board of Directors list.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities correspondence

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91559
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979-1986
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of congratulatory letters addressed to Doreen Lawson regarding her tenure of and resignation from the National Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Doreen was the first woman to serve as president of the organization.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979-1986
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS071-004
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File consists of congratulatory letters addressed to Doreen Lawson regarding her tenure of and resignation from the National Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Doreen was the first woman to serve as president of the organization.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on content of file
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First Annual Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91567
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1970
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of records created during the planning and execution of the first annual Burnaby Rhododendron Spring and Show Flower Show, including the show layout prepared by Justice & Webb Landscape Architects Ltd. The first Flower Show was a four-day event held under joint sponsorship of the Van…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1970
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS071-012
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File consists of records created during the planning and execution of the first annual Burnaby Rhododendron Spring and Show Flower Show, including the show layout prepared by Justice & Webb Landscape Architects Ltd. The first Flower Show was a four-day event held under joint sponsorship of the Vancouver Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society and the Centennial Beautification Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91562
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1982
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of one copy of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982. The Proclamation is bound together with a gold tasselled cord and includes a note card that reads: "With the compliments of Pierre Elliott Trudeau Prime Minister".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1982
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS071-007
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File consists of one copy of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982. The Proclamation is bound together with a gold tasselled cord and includes a note card that reads: "With the compliments of Pierre Elliott Trudeau Prime Minister".
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
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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
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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
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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
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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
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