45 records – page 1 of 3.

Declaration of householders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription363
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1905-1909
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains oaths from citizens of Burnaby declaring their status as residents of the Municipality who are therefore required to pay taxes and eligible to vote in local elections.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1905-1909
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.
2056
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains oaths from citizens of Burnaby declaring their status as residents of the Municipality who are therefore required to pay taxes and eligible to vote in local elections.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Waterworks construction - Seymour Creek considerations and sale of water to South Vancouver

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1923
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File includes a ballot for the 1924 Police Commissioner election, correspondence between the Attorney-General and the Provincial Secretary regarding proposed Bylaw #102 (1911), a copy of the Burnaby General Waterworks System Bylaw (1911), an extract from the Thirteenth Report of the City Engineer (…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1923
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.
1964
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File includes a ballot for the 1924 Police Commissioner election, correspondence between the Attorney-General and the Provincial Secretary regarding proposed Bylaw #102 (1911), a copy of the Burnaby General Waterworks System Bylaw (1911), an extract from the Thirteenth Report of the City Engineer (1922), and newspaper clippings [192-?] regarding the use/construction/maintenance of waterworks in Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Declarations of officers

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1945
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains approximately 100 declarations of office made by elected officials before they took office.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1945
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.
2357
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains approximately 100 declarations of office made by elected officials before they took office.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Reeve's address

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains copies of the address given by the Reeve to the newly elected Council, Jan. 15, 1912.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912
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.
2372
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains copies of the address given by the Reeve to the newly elected Council, Jan. 15, 1912.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Orders and releases - Liquidation of the Canadian Mineral Rubber Co. Ltd.

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917-1919
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains agreements made between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and the Canadian Mineral Rubber Co. Ltd. for paving Kingsway. When the company was liquidated, Burnaby assumed its debts, and paid its creditors - the resulting releases of payment are also included in the file. The f…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917-1919
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.
2342
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains agreements made between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and the Canadian Mineral Rubber Co. Ltd. for paving Kingsway. When the company was liquidated, Burnaby assumed its debts, and paid its creditors - the resulting releases of payment are also included in the file. The file also contains a signed and sealed declaration from the California Department of State and a California Superior Court degree regarding the dissolution of the company. Also included is a 1917 Burnaby ballot for "councillor" election, ward 5, 1917.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Files 7-1-3-1 to 7-1-4-4 all pertain to the Kingsway Paving project.
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Police commission

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917-1926
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence arising from the election of men to the Police Commissioners board, along with the declarations of the elected officials.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917-1926
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.
2778
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence arising from the election of men to the Police Commissioners board, along with the declarations of the elected officials.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Writings of Mabel E.H. Hawkshaw

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1925-1935
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a collection of written work by Mable E.H. Hawkshaw. File includes a letter written by Mabel E.H. Hawkshaw, March 23, 1925 to Reeve and Councillors of Burnaby seeking support for the first Burnaby May Day to be held on 23rd of May, 1925; a newspaper clipping dated January 26, 1926 …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Mabel Hawkshaw records series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a collection of written work by Mable E.H. Hawkshaw. File includes a letter written by Mabel E.H. Hawkshaw, March 23, 1925 to Reeve and Councillors of Burnaby seeking support for the first Burnaby May Day to be held on 23rd of May, 1925; a newspaper clipping dated January 26, 1926 with headline "Burnaby May Day Committee Elects Officers and General Executive" (concerning the second Burnaby May Day to be held in May of 1926); three copies of publication "The Periscope" with articles written in 1935 by Mabel Hawkshaw under her pen name of "Percy Egerton Sterling" and one copy of "The Covenant Clarion" with article "An Acient Lineage" written by M.H. (Mable Hawkshaw).
Creator
Hawkshaw, Mabel Edith Honor McClean
Accession Code
HV982.25.2
Date
1925-1935
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-13
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Articles published in "The Periscope" by Percy Egerton Sterling include: "Early Story of the White Race" (Volume 2 - Number 3 - January 1935); "In the Beginning" (Volume 2 - Number 4 - February 1935); "The Son's of Laughter -- Sax - Ons" (Volume 2 - Number 7 - June 1935).
Article by Mable Hawkshaw included in "The Covenant Clarion" (Volume 1 - June 1935 - No. 11) titled "An Ancient Lineage)
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Speeches written by George Grant

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of two speeches written by George Grant pertaining to the Canadian federal election of October 14, 1935, where he voiced his support for the Liberal candidate for the New Westminster riding, Tom Reid.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS048-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
File consists of two speeches written by George Grant pertaining to the Canadian federal election of October 14, 1935, where he voiced his support for the Liberal candidate for the New Westminster riding, Tom Reid.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Events of the Week As Seen by Sun Cartoonist

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58316
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 newspaper clippings
Scope and Content
File contains two newspaper clippings of the political serial cartoon "Events of the Week As Seen by Sun Cartoonist ---- By Fraser Wilson"; one of which is from June of 1937 as it includes a scene of the wedding of actor and producer Gene Raymond to actor and singer Jeanette MacDonald. The other is…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Fraser Wilson subseries
Physical Description
2 newspaper clippings
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS062-001
Accession Number
BHS1991-25
Scope and Content
File contains two newspaper clippings of the political serial cartoon "Events of the Week As Seen by Sun Cartoonist ---- By Fraser Wilson"; one of which is from June of 1937 as it includes a scene of the wedding of actor and producer Gene Raymond to actor and singer Jeanette MacDonald. The other is also from 1937 as it includes a newly elected Helena R Gutteridge, Vancouver's first female member of City Council.
Media Type
Textual Record
Responsibility
Written and illustrated by Fraser Wilson
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Central Burnaby Ratepayers and Citizens Association papers

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1952]-1959
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Central Burnaby Ratepayers and Citizens Association papers including correspondence, speeches and receipts. Accompanying materials include a Resolution for an amendment to the Municipal Elections Act (that would permit property owners to run for the office of Councillor or Reeve i…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1952]-1959
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Central Burnaby Ratepayers and Citizens Association subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS093-005
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
BHS2000-01
Scope and Content
File consists of Central Burnaby Ratepayers and Citizens Association papers including correspondence, speeches and receipts. Accompanying materials include a Resolution for an amendment to the Municipal Elections Act (that would permit property owners to run for the office of Councillor or Reeve if such owners have an unencumbered $250 or $500 equity in the current market value of their property).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Burnaby Citizens Association papers

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1972
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of newsletters from the Burnaby Citizen's Association as well as a copy of the Constitution. Also included in the file is a "Poll by Poll" printout of the 1972 election results. The Burnaby Citizens' Association platform for 1968 including press releases (and pertinent newspaper clipp…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1972
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Robert Prittie subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS127-002
Accession Number
BHS1999-01
Scope and Content
File consists of newsletters from the Burnaby Citizen's Association as well as a copy of the Constitution. Also included in the file is a "Poll by Poll" printout of the 1972 election results. The Burnaby Citizens' Association platform for 1968 including press releases (and pertinent newspaper clippings) are included.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Burnaby Citizens' Association election materials

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62935
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1986
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Burnaby Citizens' Association election materials, mostly pertaining to Mayor Robert W. Prittie and his running mates.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1986
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS128-002
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2009-13
Scope and Content
File consists of Burnaby Citizens' Association election materials, mostly pertaining to Mayor Robert W. Prittie and his running mates.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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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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BHS minutes 1963

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society meeting minutes, including Executive meetings and the annual meeting, and reports. File also contains 1963 financials and list of officers elected for 1963.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1963
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society meeting minutes, including Executive meetings and the annual meeting, and reports. File also contains 1963 financials and list of officers elected for 1963.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
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BHS minutes 1964

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98274
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society meeting minutes, including Executive meetings and the annual meeting, and reports. File also contains the 1964 financials and list of officers elected for 1964.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society meeting minutes, including Executive meetings and the annual meeting, and reports. File also contains the 1964 financials and list of officers elected for 1964.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
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BHS minutes 1965

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society meeting minutes, including Executive meetings and the annual meeting. File also contains the 1965 financials and list of officers elected for 1965.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains Burnaby Historical Society meeting minutes, including Executive meetings and the annual meeting. File also contains the 1965 financials and list of officers elected for 1965.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
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Burnaby Municipal Election papers

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968-1975
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining to the municipal elections including results lists as well as promotional materials from all parties (although mostly from the Burnaby Citizens' Association). A number of press releases and pertinent newspaper clippings are included.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968-1975
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Robert Prittie subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS127-003
Accession Number
BHS1999-01
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining to the municipal elections including results lists as well as promotional materials from all parties (although mostly from the Burnaby Citizens' Association). A number of press releases and pertinent newspaper clippings are included.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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NDP records

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1969-1996]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of textual materials dealing with the BC NDP party, in particular the campaign for Joan Sawicki for the Burnaby-Willingdon riding. Included in this file is the contact information for the Burnaby-Willingdon NDP Constituency Association ("Fax - 437-5836 / Phone - 437-5700 / 4561 Kings…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1969-1996]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett political papers series
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS167-011
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
File consists of textual materials dealing with the BC NDP party, in particular the campaign for Joan Sawicki for the Burnaby-Willingdon riding. Included in this file is the contact information for the Burnaby-Willingdon NDP Constituency Association ("Fax - 437-5836 / Phone - 437-5700 / 4561 Kingsway / B'by / V5H 2B3") and three sheets relating to the cost of lawn signs from 1990 to 1991 for the Joan Sawicki campaign. Also included is a map of the federal Burnaby-Douglas riding (ca. 1990). Also included is typed copy of R. A. McMath's Comments on "A Report of Saskatchewan's Socialist Government" which appeared as a paid advertisement in both Vancouver daily papers on election day August 27, 1969. McMath challenges the "Report" which contains excerpts of a speech by Ross Thatcher, Saskatchewan's Liberal Premier, on the CCF and the NDP. Also included is a informational flyer on the BC Parliament Buildings from 1969 (28th Parliament, 3rd Session) and lists the members of Parliament. Also included is a booklet from Simon Fraser University listing the donors, which Hazel Simnett is one of, from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990. Also is an envelope in which the following was found: 1990 BC Election Act, three sheets referring to Joan Sawicki's election expenses, Canada Post receipt, report on Joan Sawicki's campaign from 1991, list of Burnaby Willingdon team, notice of nomination meeting in 1990, BC election calendar, 1990 Guide to the Elections Act of British Columbia, faxed letter from John Pollard to campaign managers, six sheets of Appointment of Scrutineer (one blank, rest signed by Hazel Simnett), fax of Provincial General Election Calendar of Events, receipt for nomination paper for Joan Sawicki, receipt for declaration of candidate for Joan Sawicki and two copies of photocopy of signatures on Nomination Paper for Joan Sawicki. Also included is Burnaby-Willingdon NDP Constituency Association Minutes of March 14, 1996 Executive Meeting.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on note accompanying file ; Receipts for lawn signs and the Burnaby-Willingdon NDP Constituency Association contact information were bound together with a metal paper clip ; Comments on "A Report of Saskatchewan's Socialist Government" was bound together with a staple ; election expenses were bound together with a staple ; two sheets of report on Joan Sawicki's campaign were stapled together ; Guide to the Elections Act was stapled together ; two sheets with "New Democrats" letterhead were stapled together ; each copy of Nomination Paper signatures were stapled together
Simnett political papers series
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Elections 1969-1983

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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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Sister City Kushiro papers

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1992
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence pertaining to Burnaby's Sister City Kushiro, Japan. Included in the file is a Japanese election poster for the Mayor of Kushiro (looks to be Toshiyuki Wanibuchi).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1992
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS128-008
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2009-13
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence pertaining to Burnaby's Sister City Kushiro, Japan. Included in the file is a Japanese election poster for the Mayor of Kushiro (looks to be Toshiyuki Wanibuchi).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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