"English language" found 41 records

Heath's new German dictionary in two parts, German-English -- English-German

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Weir, Elizabeth

Publication Date: 1888

Call Number: 433.21 WEI

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.4005.1

Call Number: 433.21 WEI

Author: Weir, Elizabeth

Place of Publication: Boston

Publisher: D. C. Heath & Co.

Publication Date: 1888

Printer: Cassell & Company, Limited

Physical Description: v-xiv, 1112 p. ; 20 cm.

Inscription: inside cover page: "Oct '96" [handwritten in pencil] "1.00"[handwritten in pencil] "Stephen Hull"[handwritten in ink] "2136 Fifth Ave. Seattle Wash." "U. of W."

Library Subject (LOC): German language; English language--Dictionaries; English language

A dictionary of the English language : with supplement, containing over 12,500 new words and antries, and a vocabulary of synonyms of words in general use : and an appendix, which embodies a pronouncing dictionary of biography, embracing the names of newarly then thousand persons of all ages and countries : pronouncing vocabularies of modern Christian names and Latin proper names, and scripture proper names, together with various other useful tables

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Worcester, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1784-1865

Edition: New ed.

Publication Date: 1897; c1886

Call Number: 423 WOR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV976.18.1

Call Number: 423 WOR

Edition: New ed.

Author: Worcester, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1784-1865

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: J. B. Lippincott Co.

Publication Date: 1897; c1886

Library Subject (LOC): English language--Dictionaries

Notes: Author's full name and dates: Worchester, Joseph Emerson, 1784-1865

An English and Chinese Dictionary

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Lobscheid, W. (William)

Edition: Rev. and enl.

Publication Date: 1883

Call Number: 495.1 LOB

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV975.5.501

Call Number: 495.1 LOB

Edition: Rev. and enl.

Author: Lobscheid, W. (William)

Contributor: Inoue, Tetsujiro, 1856-1944

Place of Publication: Tokio [Tokyo)

Publisher: J. Fujimoto

Publication Date: 1883

Physical Description: 1357 p. ; 28 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Chinese language--Dictionaries--English; English language--Dictionaries--Chinese

Names: Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company

Object History: This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store “Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.”, Victoria B.C.

Notes: "Revised and enlarged by Tetsuziro Inouye, Bungakushi " -- title page.; "16 Year of Meiji" -- title page.; Author's full name and title is Lobscheid, W. (William) Reverend

Gaskell's compendium of forms : educational, social, legal and commercial : embracing a complete self-teaching course in penmanship and bookkeeping, and aid to English composition : together with the laws and by-laws of social etiquette and busniess laws and commercial forms : a political dictionary, a biographical dictionary, the government of the U. S., the states and territorial governments, colored charts, etc. etc., also a manual of agricultural, mechanics and mining, and a complete guide to parliamentary practice, the whole forming a complete encyclopedia of reference : elegantly illustrated

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Gaskell, G. A. (George A.), 1844-

Publication Date: c1884

Call Number: 031 GAS

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.5288.1

Call Number: 031 GAS

Author: Gaskell, G. A. (George A.), 1844-

Place of Publication: Chicago

Publisher: Fairbanks & Palmer Pub. Co.

Publication Date: c1884

Printer: Blakely, Marsh & Co.

Physical Description: 920 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Bookkeeping; Penmanship; Letter writing; Etiquette; Parliamentary practice

Notes: Includes index.; Author's full name and date: Gaskell, G. A. (George A.), 1844-

River and town on the English Coast

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1880]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 9.6 x 15.5 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)

Scope and Content: Photograph of a river and town on the English Coast. This item was in a scrapbook kept by Claude Hill who was originally from England but ultimately settled in the Burnaby Lake area.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1880]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 9.6 x 15.5 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-771

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of a river and town on the English Coast. This item was in a scrapbook kept by Claude Hill who was originally from England but ultimately settled in the Burnaby Lake area.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Rivers

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Inkwells to Internet: A History of Burnaby Schools

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Carter, David; Cooke, Rosemary; Pride, Harry, 1925-; White, Janet; Yip, Gail

Publication Date: 2020

Call Number: 371 CAR

for English, Math, Social Studies, Science, �11 Inkwells to Internet: A History of Burnaby Schools 2015: Former teacher Justin Trudeau draws students’ attention. COURTESY OF THE BURNABY SCHOOL BOARD Counseling, Home Economics and Industrial Education. The original gray building was demolished in 1956; in 1957

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection; Digital Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 978-0-9781979-2-6

Call Number: 371 CAR

Author: Carter, David; Cooke, Rosemary; Pride, Harry, 1925-; White, Janet; Yip, Gail

Place of Publication: Burnaby

Publisher: City of Burnaby

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: vii, 35 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Burnaby (B.C.)--History; Schools--British Columbia--Burnaby

Subjects: Education

Notes: "Includes index"; A history of the Burnaby school district and individual school buildings in Burnaby, BC, between 1893 and 2013.; The “First Nations cemetery” described on page 109 in Mary Johnson’s recollections was originally written as “Indian” and may refer to the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Sikh cremations at the Vancouver Cemetery.

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Chinese Canadian history in Burnaby resource guide

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: [2022]

Call Number: 971.1 CHI

experiences and important contributions to Burnaby’s development are not widely known. By talking to the children and grandchildren of early Chinese residents, researching photographs and documents in archives, and reading through many English and Chinese-language newspapers, the author of this guide was able

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Digital Reference Collection

Material Type: Digital Resource

Accession Code: BV022.8.1

Call Number: 971.1 CHI

Contributor: City of Burnaby

Place of Publication: Burnaby, BC

Publisher: City of Burnaby

Publication Date: [2022]

Physical Description: 36 p. ; ill. (some col.), maps, ports

Library Subject (LOC): Burnaby (B.C.)--History; Burnaby (B.C.)--Social Life and Customs; Chinese Canadians--British Columbia--Burnaby--History; Chinese--British Columbia--History; Pharmacy--Canada; Pharmacy--United States; Pharmaceutical museums; Directories

Object History: Chinese Canadians have contributed to Burnaby’s growth for over a century. The long and intertwining histories between Chinese Canadians, Indigenous people and other communities have shaped the founding of Burnaby and British Columbia. This resource guide was created because their life experiences and important contributions to Burnaby’s development are not widely known.

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Rooted : Chinese Canadian stories in Burnaby

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 2023

Call Number: 971.133 ROO

and conduct extensive archival research of English- and Chinese-language documents from public and private collections. In 2019, Burnaby Village Museum launched the temporary exhibition Across the Pacific, showcasing the histories of Chinese Canadians in Burnaby from the 1880s to 1970s. The exhibition

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Digital Reference Collection

Material Type: Digital Resource

ISBN: 978-0-9689849-2-5

Call Number: 971.133 ROO

Contributor: Fong, Denise; Lemke, Jane; Codd, Lisa

Place of Publication: Burnaby

Publisher: City of Burnaby

Publication Date: 2023

Printer: Metropolitan Fine Printers

Physical Description: 203 p. : ill. ; 30.5 cm

Library Subject (LOC): Chinese Canadians--British Columbia--Burnaby--History; Race discrimination -- Canada

Subjects: Persons - Chinese Canadians; Agriculture; Agriculture - Farms; Persons - Families; Rights; Rights - Human Rights; Social Issues; Social Issues - Racism

Notes: There are two versions of the book: English and Simplified Chinese (left, below) and the other in English and Traditional Chinese (right, below).; From the late 1800s to the present day, Chinese Canadians have made Burnaby into a more vibrant and livable city. Rooted: Chinese Canadian Stories in Burnaby brings together a collection of diverse stories and photographs from the community, celebrating the legacy and contributions of Burnaby’s Chinese Canadian community spanning over a century. This coffee-table book features oral histories and interviews with descendants of multigenerational family farms, green grocers, corner stores, restaurants, and places of worship. Also included are archival research and community perspectives on anti-Asian racism, community activism, courage, and resilience.; The publication has been timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Chinese Exclusion Act by the Government of Canada in 1923. This federal legislation followed decades of discriminatory legislation by Canada’s federal, provincial and municipal governments that targeted Chinese Canadians by limiting opportunities to live, work and raise families in Canada. The Chinese Exclusion Act banned almost all migration from China and remained in place until 1947. Publishing this book in 2023 is an effort by the City of Burnaby to recognize the impact of discriminatory legislation on Chinese Canadians in our community, including discriminatory bylaws and practices implemented by Burnaby’s early municipal government.; Edited by Denise Fong (Lead Researcher), Jane Lemke (Burnaby Village Museum Curator) and Lisa Codd (City of Burnaby Heritage Planner).

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The book of household management : comprising information for the mistress, housekeeper, cook, kitchen-maid, butler, footman, coachman, valet, upper and under house-maids, lady's-maid, maid-of-all-work, laundry-maid, nurse and nurse-maid, monthly, wet, and sick nurses, etc. etc. : also, sanitary, medical, & legal memoranda ; with a history of the origin, properties, and uses of all things connected with home life and comfort

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary), 1836-1865

Publication Date: 1880

Call Number: 648 BEE

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV978.36.1

Call Number: 648 BEE

Author: Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary), 1836-1865

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co.

Publication Date: 1880

Physical Description: xxxix, 1112 p. : ill (some col)

Library Subject (LOC): Home economics; Cooking, English; Manners and customs; Great Britain--Social life and customs--19th century; Cookbooks--1860-1869

Notes: Author's given name and dates: Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary), 1836-1865.; Includes index.

Favorite poems

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1880

Call Number: 808.81 FAV

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV982.24.113

Call Number: 808.81 FAV

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: H. M. Caldwell Co.

Publication Date: 1880

Physical Description: 256 p. : 16 cm.

Inscription: "Mrs. F. B. Street 6176 Walker Ave Burnaby, B.C." [Handwritten in blue pen and pasted to front endpaper]

Library Subject (LOC): English poetry; American poetry

The modern reader and speaker : a selection of poetry and prose from the writings of eminent authors, with copious extracts for recitation; preceded by the principles of elocution. comprising a variety of exercises, from the simplest articulation to the utmost extent of vocal expression : with a system of gesture, illustrated by diagrams and a plan of notation.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Bell, David Charles, 1817-1901

Edition: 65th ed.

Publication Date: 1885

Call Number: 808.5 BEL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV976.251.15

Call Number: 808.5 BEL

Edition: 65th ed.

Author: Bell, David Charles, 1817-1901

Place of Publication: Dublin

Publisher: M.H Gill & Son

Publication Date: 1885

Physical Description: 544 p. ; 19 cm.

Inscription: Front endpaper: "W. Grimes," [printed in black ink on a paper label adered to endpaper] "6H" [printed in green ink on a paper label adhered to endpaper with tape] Back endpaper: "W. Grimes," [printed in black ink on a paper label adered to endpaper]

Library Subject (LOC): Elocution; Recitations; Speeches, addresses, etc., English

Names: Grimes, Wilfred Thomas

Object History: Volume owned by Wilfred Thomas Grimes of Halley Avenue in South Burnaby, ca. 1890-1940.

Notes: "Revised and Enlarged" -- t.p.

The sunbeam of the factory and other stories

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1884

Call Number: 820.8 SUN

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV001.1.270

Call Number: 820.8 SUN

Contributor: Sunbeam Corporation

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: The Religious Tract Society

Publication Date: 1884

Series: Girl's own bookshelf

Printer: Edward Knight

Physical Description: 192 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.

Inscription: Front endpaper: "Jubilee Memorial S.S. Library" [written in black ink] Title page: "59" [written and crossed out in pencil] "86 [written and underlined in pencil]

Library Subject (LOC): English literature

Notes: stories selected by Sunbeam.

The Sunday magazine 1881

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1881

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1881

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3925.1

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1881

Contributor: Waugh, Benjamin; et al.

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Isbister

Publication Date: 1881

Series: J.S. Virtue

Physical Description: 860 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Christian literature; English literature; Literature--Collections; Periodicals

Notes: A compilation of the issues of The Sunday Magazine published in 1886.; edited by the Rev. Benjamin Waugh.; one of 11 volumes in collection

The Sunday magazine 1885

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1885

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1885

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3661.1

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1885

Contributor: Waugh, Benjamin; et al.

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Isbister

Publication Date: 1885

Printer: J.S. Virtue

Physical Description: viii, 812, 60, 64 p. : ill., front. ; 24 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Christian literature; English literature; Literature--Collections; Periodicals

Notes: A compilation of the issues of The Sunday Magazine published in 1885.; edited by the Rev. Benjamin Waugh.; with illustrations from Giacomelli, Haufman, Barraud, Doré, Barnes. Staniland, Bothams, Bell, and others.; includes index.; includes supplement: "Where Two Ways Meet: The Sunday Magazine Christmas Story"; includes supplement: "Little Snow-flakes: 'The Sunday Magazine' Christmas Stories for the Young 1885"; one of 11 volumes in collection

The Sunday magazine 1886

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1886

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1886

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3661.2

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1886

Contributor: Waugh, Benjamin; et al.

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Isbister

Publication Date: 1886

Printer: J.S. Virtue

Physical Description: viii, 844, 64, 64 p. : ill., front. ; 24 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Christian literature; English literature; Literature--Collections; Periodicals

Notes: A compilation of the issues of The Sunday Magazine published in 1886.; edited by the Rev. Benjamin Waugh.; with illustrations from Giacomelli, Morrow, Barraud, Doré, Taylor. Fenn, O'Brien, and others.; includes index.; includes supplement: "Life's Brightest Star: The Sunday Magazine Christmas Story"; includes supplement: "Little Snow-flakes, Christmas, 1886"; one of 11 volumes in collection

The Sunday magazine 1887

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1887

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1887

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3661.3

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1887

Contributor: Waugh, Benjamin; et al.

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Isbister

Publication Date: 1887

Printer: J.S. Virtue

Physical Description: viii, 852, 72, 63 p. : ill., front. ; 24 cm.

Inscription: Front endpaper: "C Tingling & Co., Bookbinder Victoria Street, Liverpool" [printed in black ink on a beige sticker]

Library Subject (LOC): Christian literature; English literature; Literature--Collections; Periodicals

Notes: A compilation of the issues of The Sunday Magazine published in 1887.; edited by the Rev. Benjamin Waugh.; with illustrations from Giacomelli, Morrow, Barraud, Napier Hemy, Taylor, Fenn, Smythson and others.; includes index.; includes supplement: "Vashti Savage: The 'Sunday Magazine' Christmas Story"; includes supplement: "Little Snowflakes: Christmas Tales and Talk with the Young 1887 - being the Children's Christmas number of 'The Sunday Magazine'"; one of 11 volumes in collection

The Sunday magazine 1888

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1888

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1888

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3661.4

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1888

Contributor: Waugh, Benjamin; et al.

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Isbister

Publication Date: 1888

Printer: J.S. Virtue

Physical Description: viii, 852, 64, 63 p. : ill., front. ; 24 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Christian literature; English literature; Literature--Collections; Periodicals

Notes: A compilation of the issues of The Sunday Magazine published in 1888.; edited by the Rev. Benjamin Waugh.; with illustrations from Giacomelli, Barnes, Watson Nicol, Staniland, Blair Leighton, Wells, Smythson, and others.; includes index.; includes supplement: "Little Snowflakes"; includes supplement: "Where the Dew Falls in London : a Story of a Sanctuary - The Christmas number of the 'Sunday Magazine'"; one of 11 volumes in collection

The Sunday magazine 1889

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1889

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1889

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3661.5

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1889

Contributor: Waugh, Benjamin; et al.

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Isbister

Publication Date: 1889

Printer: Novello, Ewer and Co.

Physical Description: viii, 860, 72 p. : ill., front. ; 24 cm.

Inscription: p. 1: "A 74" [written in pencil] "322" [written in pencil]

Library Subject (LOC): Christian literature; English literature; Literature--Collections; Periodicals

Notes: A compilation of the issues of The Sunday Magazine published in 1889.; edited by the Rev. Benjamin Waugh.; with illustrations from Giacomelli, Riou, Barnes, Brewinall, Lhermitte, Kerr, Fenn, Henley, and others.; includes index.; includes supplement: "A Girl of the People: 'The Sunday Magazine' Christmas story"; one of 11 volumes in collection

The Sunday magazine : for family reading 1880

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1880

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1880

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3926.1

Call Number: 828.8 WAU v.1880

Contributor: Barnes, R.; et al.

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Isbister

Publication Date: 1880

Printer: J.S. Virtue

Physical Description: viii, 860, 52 p. : ill., front. ; 24 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Christian literature; English literature; Literature--Collections; Periodicals

Notes: A compilation of the issues of The Sunday Magazine published in 1880.; with illustrations by R. Barnes, G. Doré, H. French, W.H. Overend, A.B. Frost, J. Giacomelli, G.P. Jacomb Hood, F. Dadd, J.C. Staples, and others.; includes index.; includes supplement: "The Strength of her Youth: The Sunday Magazine Christmas Story 1880"; one of 11 volumes in collection

Interview with Dr. Sadhu Binning

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1931-2022] (interview content), interviewed 25 Nov. 2022

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 3 sound recordings (wav) (75 min., 56 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (75 min., 57 sec.)

Scope and Content: Item consists of an oral history interview with Dr. Sadhu Binning conducted by Anushay Malik with assistance from Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. The interview opens with introductions and how the content of the interview can be drawn on by Burnaby Village Museum for future …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Museum Oral Histories series

Subseries: South Asian Canadian Interviews subseries

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 3 sound recordings (wav) (75 min., 56 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (75 min., 57 sec.)

Material Details: Interviewer: Anushay Malik Co Interviewer and technical support: Kate Petrusa Interviewee: Dr. Sadhu Binning Location of Interview: Love farmhouse at Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: November 25, 2022 Total Number of tracks: 3 Total Length of all Tracks: (1:15:57) Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto three separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby

Scope and Content: Item consists of an oral history interview with Dr. Sadhu Binning conducted by Anushay Malik with assistance from Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. The interview opens with introductions and how the content of the interview can be drawn on by Burnaby Village Museum for future exhibits and for researchers to learn more about the history of the South Asian community in Burnaby. During the interview, Dr. Binning shares his ancestral background along with his relatives' and his own personal experiences as a South Asian immigrant living and working in British Columbia and Burnaby. Dr. Binning conveys that he’s a Burnaby resident who’s lived in Burnaby since 1973 and that his children were born here. Binning shares his ancestral heritage beginning with his uncle Dhana Singh who emigrated from Punjab to British Columbia in 1931 and began working in the forest industry. He explains how Dhana Singh and another partner owned, operated and worked in small sawmills in the vicinity of Kamloops, Williams Lake and also on Vancouver Island. Binning conveys that in the beginning Dhana Singh and many other South Asian immigrants were not legal residents until 1938. In 1938, about 350 South Asian immigrants (mainly Punjabi) gathered resources to hire a lawyer to obtain permanent residency. Binning mentions that one of the notable South Asians in the group who was also a close friend of his uncle, was Darshan Singh Sangha, a trade unionist who was a founding member of the International Woodworkers of America (IWA) union and an active member of the Communist Party of Canada. Binning conveys how Darshan Singh Sangha returned to India in 1947 to be a part of the revolution, how he was very active in the communist movement in India. While in India, Darshan Singh Sangha, was known as Canadian and thereby adopted “Canadian” as his surname, becoming “Darshan Singh Canadian”. Binning further explains that his uncle Dhana Singh Sangha returned to India in 1951, married and came back to B.C. in 1957 bringing with him, his wife and children. In 1960, with the support of his uncle, Binning’s father, Jit Singh Binning immigrated to British Columbia and began working in sawmills in the lower mainland, Kamloops, Quesnel and on Vancouver Island. Binning clarifies that his uncle, Dhana Singh was able to immigrate to Canada with the support of his cousins from the Tarker Singh Bains family. Binning further describes Darshan Singh Sangha’s involvement with the Communist party and the IWA and how the majority of the members were from the forest industry. As an active and prominent member of the labour movement, Darshan Singh Sangha fought for the rights of South Asians and Chinese who working in the industry and facing racism, unfair wages and discriminatory practices. Binning describes how Darshan Singh Sangha wrote a book in English in 1943, titled “Rise of the New Asia”. Binning conveys how immigrants of Chinese and South Asian decent didn’t have the right to vote in British Columbia and how Darshan Singh Sangha was instrumental in obtaining the right to vote in British Columbia, although he was never given the credit. Binning describes his uncle Dhana Singh as a likeable guy with many friends, first living in Kamloops before moving to Vancouver. Binning imparts how the sport of wrestling is a popular Punjabi sport along with Punjabi kabaddi. He conveys that his uncle became involved in wrestling while working in sawmills. South Asian immigrants had to do physical labour working in sawmills, the work could be tough and could often lead to physical fights. A number of South Asian immigrants working in the mills already had experience as wrestlers from back home. Dhana Singh later left the lumber industry to work in the agriculture sector. Binning explains how immigration rules changed in the 1960s which lead to larger numbers of South Asians immigrating to Canada. Many of these new immigrants were educated and politically conscious. All of these new immigrants faced racism but being politically conscious from an independent India and with the ability to speak English they organized themselves to fight for their rights. Binning imagines the items that his uncle and his father may have brought with them in their suitcase when immigrating to Canada. Binning describes three items, including a rajai (a blanket with cotton inside that is sewn together), a bistra (small attaché case or trunk) and a piece of cloth to lie on. Binning further describes the roles in Indian society as caste divisions and that it was usually women’s work in making the rajais. Binning recollects the locations that his father and his family lived after coming to Vancouver. Binning explains that a few years after living together in Vancouver, he and his family moved to Burnaby in 1973 to be closer to his Dr. Binning’s wife, Jagdish Binning’s family. Dr. Binning and family lived in a house in Burnaby located on Irmin Street near Royal Oak between 1973 and 1987. While living at this house their children attended McPherson Park Junior High School and later Burnaby South Secondary School. Binning reflects on some of the racism that he and his family have faced while living in Burnaby which led him to write a poem that he published in 1994 titled “No More Watno Dur”. Binning explains the meaning of the title “Watan” meaning “country and everybody” “a country far way from the motherland”. Binning explains the origins of the magazine “Watan” that was started by a friend in 1973. The magazine got its roots in Vancouver in 1973 from an organization called the “Punjabi Literary Association”. Binning became the editor of the magazine in 1976 and his friend joined him as assistant editor in 1978. Binning continued to work as editor until 1983 or 1984 when he returned to school to complete his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree. Binning describes the origins of the “Vancouver Sath” that was formed by a small group of South Asians around 1982. Binning was a founding member of the organization and held meetings and rehearsals at his house in Burnaby. Vancouver Sath first started out as an informal discussion forum by a group of politically conscious Punjabi writers and activists. Binning talks about issues and problems that Vancouver Sath addressed including; racism as well as domestic violence in the South Asian community. Binning explains how he and Sukhwant Hundal wrote articles on these issues and others that were happening in the South Asian community in Canada. Binning talks about how in 1983, the group was inspired to begin performing theatrical works after consulting with Gursharan Singh who was from a well known theatrical group from Punjab who were performing in Vancouver. In the beginning the Vancouver Sath’s plays were focused on the problems in Punjab but they soon decided to address social issues in their own South Asian community here in Canada. Binning summarizes and draws attention to, some of the plays that Vancouver Sath has written and performed including; “Picket Line”, about Punjabi women farmworkers’ rights; “Lattan de Bhoot”, about domestic abuse; “A Crop of Poison”; “Kihda Viah” (English translation- “Whose Marriage”) about arranged marriage and others about social issues in the South Asian community. The plays were performed in public schools and community centres in Vancouver and Richmond, Simon Fraser University and some were also performed in Toronto, Calgary and Williams Lake. Binning mentions some of the traditional foods that he likes to eat and where he and his family have shopped to find ingredients. He recalls how his mother, Gurmaje Kaur Binning did all of the cooking and was often cooking all day long. In the sixties, the Binning family address on 13th Avenue in Vancouver was also used as a postal address for many friends and family who’d recently immigrated. When these friends dropped by to pick up their mail, his mother often provided them with tea and food. After Binning and his wife, Jagdish moved to their own home in 1973, he shared in some of the shopping and cooking but his wife did the majority of the work due to his busy schedule. The interview closes with Binning providing an explanation of how “Watno Dur” magazine changed it’s name to “Watan” magazine. Binning reflects on how this came to be, when he made the decision to get an education in Canada and to stay here, not just as a “Canadian” but as a “Punjabi Canadian.

History: Interviewee biography: Dr. Sadhu Binning was born on May 10, 1947 to mother Gurmej Kaur and father Jeet Singh Binning. Due to lack of proper records management in India at the time of his birth, it is believed that he was actually born sometime in December of 1947. He grew up alongside two brothers and one sister in a village located in Kapurthala, Punjab. Dr. Binning attended secondary school in the nearby city of Phagwara, Punjab although he did not complete his education here. Throughout his childhood, he enjoyed reading both Punjabi and Hindi novels and learned how to read Urdu as well. Dr. Binning’s uncle, Dhana Singh immigrated to Canada in 1933 and returned to India in 1953. When Dhana Singh returned to Canada in 1957, he sponsored Dr. Binning’s father, Jeet Singh Binning to immigrate. Dhana Singh co-owned a few saw mills in British Columbia and also worked in the truck driving industry. Dr. Binning remembers that some people who had lived in Canada would visit their village and that they appeared to be strong and healthy and looked happy. He also noticed that they would eat meat, so whenever they would visit there would be meat available. In 1967, when he was nineteen and a half years old, Dr. Binning immigrated Canada to join his father. He recalls his father and uncle and a friend arriving at the airport to pick him up. During his first few days, Dr. Binning made the decision to remove his turban and beard upon receiving advice from his uncle. Dr. Binning first obtained work on a farm in Abbotsford, working alongside his mother. While working, Dr. Binning also attended English classes in Vancouver. Dr. Binning’s Uncle Dhana Singh worked in a Vancouver saw mill and tried to help find work for his nephew but was unsuccessful. Dr. Binning soon found work at a saw mill in Avola and worked there until the end of the summer until a friend helped find him work in a saw mill in North Vancouver. During his free time, he enjoyed camping with friends. In 1970, Dr. Binning left the saw mill after obtaining a job at the post office. The post office offered lower wages than working at the mill but Dr. Binning believed that he would become more educated working here. While working as a postman, Dr. Binning recalls facing a lot of discrimination and racism and was often referred to as a ‘Paki’ multiple times a day. In 1973, Dr. Binning married Jagish Sihota. Sadhu and Jagdish originated from nearby villages in India and met each other in Canada. Dr. Binning’s wife, Jagdish worked at the Royal Bank of Canada for thirty years until her retirement. While working, she also looked after the household and their son and daughter. Jagdish also handwrote a magazine, “Watno Dur’ (English translation: ‘away from homeland’) which was distributed in the community. In 1976, Dr. Binning became the editor of the magazine and the name was later changed to “Watan’ as they had accepted their new homeland of Canada. While working at the post office, Dr. Binning also attended night school starting in eighth grade. After receiving his high school diploma, he was accepted to Simon Fraser University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Anthropology and Sociology and in 1986 he obtained a Masters degree from Simon Fraser University. While attending university, Dr. Binning was very active within the community and wanted to work to improve society. He first thought that he would return to India to contribute and improve rights in his homeland but upon seeing the prevalence of the movements in Canada, he realized that work needed to be done here too. In 1983, Dr. Binning became a founding member and contributor to a theatrical collective known as “Vancouver Sath”. The theatrical group produced plays that represented societal issues and were invited to perform at multiple conferences throughout British Columbia and Canada. The group focused and acknowledged the many issues in Punjab and in Canada. One of the plays that the group produced focused on the exploitation of Punjabi women who worked on farms in Canada. Dr. Binning continued to be involved as an integral member of Vancouver Sath until 1995. Over the years, Dr. Binning has strongly lobbied for Punjabi language education and between 1988 and 2008 he worked as Punjabi instructor at the University of British Columbia. He first worked as a teaching assistant at UBC under Dr. Harjot Oberoi and due to low wages, he simultaneously worked at the Post Office. In 2019, Dr. Binning received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from UBC in recognition of his work. Since 1973, Dr. Binning has lived in Burnaby and has resided in the same home that he and his wife Jagdish purchased in 1987. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, watercolour painting, travelling abroad and going on road trips. Interviewer biography: Anushay Malik is labor historian with a geographical focus on South Asia. Anushay studied at the University of London and was a research fellow at the International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In 2014, Anushay moved back to her native Pakistan and joined Lahore University of Management Services as an Assistant Professor. In 2023, Anushay is a visiting scholar at Simon Fraser University and lives in Burnaby with her family. Anushay was a co-curator of the Burnaby Village Museum exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.