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Through the Lens of Andy Digney

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10099
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the constru…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum film collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
Material Details
Research and Narration: Lisa Codd
Editing and Audio Recording: Matthew Ball
Special thanks to Paul Digney
Scope and Content
Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the construction and events held at the Oak Theatre; Royal visit motorcade of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; Sports Day at Central Park; Gymcana event at Burnaby Lake Riding Stables; lawn bowling at Central Park; a Depression-era May Day workers’ parade in 1936; May Day celebrations in Burnaby; visits to locations throughout the Lower Mainland, including Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and boat trip up Burrard Inlet; the Digney Speedway; the Digney family at their home on Bonsor Avenue and the Digney Bowling Alley.
Creator
Digney, Andy
Subjects
Events - Parades
Events - May Day
Sports - Bowling
Names
Digney, Andy
Digney Bowling Alley
Digney Speedway
Codd, Lisa
Oak Theatre
Burnaby Lawn Bowling Club
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Central Park
Street Address
6521 Bonsor Avenue
Accession Code
BV019.18.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Media Type
Moving Images
Related Material
See also the City of Burnaby Archives "Digney Family fonds" MI catalogue 562.003 for film masters
Notes
Title based on contents
City of Burnaby Archives holds the original Digney film masters (562.003) that this narrated segment was disseminated from. See Digney family fonds
Images
Video

Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2019_0018_0001_001.mp4
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B.C. Summer Games parade float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15412
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
July 1984
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of B.C. Summer Games parade float in Burnaby for parade between July 19th and 22nd.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
B.C. Summer Games series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of B.C. Summer Games parade float in Burnaby for parade between July 19th and 22nd.
Subjects
Events - Competitions
Sports
Recreational Activities
Events - Parades
Names
B.C. Summer Games
Accession Code
BV021.4.19
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
July 1984
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 1, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Royal visit photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96965
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 6, 1986
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
34 photographs : col. ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm and 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Royal visit of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, to Burnaby on May 6, 1986. Photographs depict: the ceremony held in Central Park; the BC Tel building at Boundary & Kingsway with a welcome banner; the crowds in attendance; and various officials, including Ma…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 6, 1986
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Series
Civic ceremonies, awards and special events series
Physical Description
34 photographs : col. ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm and 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
626-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2001-01
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Royal visit of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, to Burnaby on May 6, 1986. Photographs depict: the ceremony held in Central Park; the BC Tel building at Boundary & Kingsway with a welcome banner; the crowds in attendance; and various officials, including Mayor William Lewarne and the Mayor of Loughborough, England.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Persons - Royalty
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Charles, Prince of Wales, 1948-
Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997
Lewarne, William A. "Bill"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Central Park
Boundary Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Ainsly Lubbock on horseback

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37240
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1983]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ainsly Lubbock on horseback, with a horse and rider standing to either side. They are in an arena during a competition.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1983]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Lubbock family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
342-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ainsly Lubbock on horseback, with a horse and rider standing to either side. They are in an arena during a competition.
Subjects
Animals - Horses
Events - Competitions
Names
Lubbock, Ainsly
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Burnaby Lake Official Dedication

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58241
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 7, 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 photographs : col. ; 9 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Burnaby Lake Official Dedication at Burnaby Discovery Day on July 7, 1985. The photographs depict the event of "Robert Burnaby" making a speech and unveiling the plaque.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 7, 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Evelyn Salisbury subseries
Physical Description
4 photographs : col. ; 9 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
261-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1991-24
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Burnaby Lake Official Dedication at Burnaby Discovery Day on July 7, 1985. The photographs depict the event of "Robert Burnaby" making a speech and unveiling the plaque.
Subjects
Ceremonies
Events - Openings
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Note on verso of 261-020 reads: "July 7/85 Burnaby Discovery Day / Robert Burnaby escorted from Burnaby Lake by R.C.M.P. & piper to unveil plaque dedicating park."
Note on verso of 261-021 reads: "July 7/85 Burnaby Discovery Day"
Note on verso of 261-022 reads: "July 7/85 Discovery Day / Robert Burnaby on Soap Box" and "Rosemary Brown / Robert Burnaby / Ritchie Smith / Doug. Drummond"
Note on verso of 261-023 reads: "July 7/85 Burnaby Discovery Day"
Geographic Access
Burnaby Lake
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E.T. going home float by Pacific Vocational Institute students

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58944
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 cm x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a float constructed by Pacific Vocational Institute students. The float is based on the movie "E.T." and features some young adults on bicycles on the float.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 cm x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1390
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of a float constructed by Pacific Vocational Institute students. The float is based on the movie "E.T." and features some young adults on bicycles on the float.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Transportation - Parade Floats
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto: "E.T. going home by Pacific Vocational Institute students"
Note on verso: "Burnaby Today / A-8 / Going home / 100%"
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Two men outside a Disco Tire store

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59002
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men, leaning against a stack of tires, outside of a Disco Tire shop. The sign in the window of the building is advertising Disco Tire's grand opening.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1411
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men, leaning against a stack of tires, outside of a Disco Tire shop. The sign in the window of the building is advertising Disco Tire's grand opening.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Occupations - Mechanics
Events - Openings
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Page A-10 / Burnaby Today / PMT 100%"
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Unidentified cake cutting ceremony

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59006
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of six men putting their hands on a knife to cut a cake for an unknown celebration. Other people look on from the room and the floor above the atrium.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1415
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of six men putting their hands on a knife to cut a cake for an unknown celebration. Other people look on from the room and the floor above the atrium.
Subjects
Ceremonies
Events
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "PMT 100% / page 3 / Burnaby / Today"
Images
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Unidentified people enjoying wine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59030
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three individuals at a party in an office. One person is pouring the other more wine.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1436
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of three individuals at a party in an office. One person is pouring the other more wine.
Subjects
Events - Parties
Buildings - Commercial - Offices
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "page A-11 / Burnaby / Today / 96%"
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People at a Tea Social Event

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59130
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four individuals drinking or serving tea in period costume. The note on the verso of the photograph notes that this relates to "Burnaby beautification."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1473
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of four individuals drinking or serving tea in period costume. The note on the verso of the photograph notes that this relates to "Burnaby beautification."
Subjects
Clothing - Costumes
Events
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Page 1 / Burnaby / Today / PMT / 110% / Burnaby beautification"
Images
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Man giving a speech to a crowd

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59149
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a person giving a speech and what appears to be the unveiling of a plaque outide of a concrete building. A crowd of reporters sits in chairs in front of the podium.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1484
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of a person giving a speech and what appears to be the unveiling of a plaque outide of a concrete building. A crowd of reporters sits in chairs in front of the podium.
Subjects
Events
Occupations - Journalists
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "PMT / 100% / page 4 / Burnaby Today"
Images
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Two women sitting on stage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59154
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified women sitting on a stage in a theatre. The theatre is full of people in seats and on the balcony.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1983
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1488
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified women sitting on a stage in a theatre. The theatre is full of people in seats and on the balcony.
Subjects
Events
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "page 6 / Burnaby / Today / PMT 100%"
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Four unidentified people

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59175
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph at four unidentified people at a reunion. They are looking at a booklet and posters of old movies are behind them.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1499
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph at four unidentified people at a reunion. They are looking at a booklet and posters of old movies are behind them.
Subjects
Events
Persons - Seniors
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso: "Reunion in Burnaby / page 7 / Burnaby / Todfay / PMT 100%"
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Burnaby Fire Fighters "Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy"

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59186
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby fire fighter, posing inside of a barrel that reads "Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 16.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1506
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby fire fighter, posing inside of a barrel that reads "Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy."
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Events
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "PMT 120% / page 3 / Burnaby / Today"
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A man cutting the tape at an opening ceremony

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59206
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowd gathered for an opening ceremony. Three people in the foreground are cutting a ribbon and a sign reads "Member Services" in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1522
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of the crowd gathered for an opening ceremony. Three people in the foreground are cutting a ribbon and a sign reads "Member Services" in the background.
Subjects
Ceremonies
Events - Openings
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "1 / PMT 100% / page 9 / Burnaby Today"
Images
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Two men shaking hands

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59208
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a two men shaking hands as part of an unidentified event while a crowd watches. Another person is giving a gift to the eldery man.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 16.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1523
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of a two men shaking hands as part of an unidentified event while a crowd watches. Another person is giving a gift to the eldery man.
Subjects
Events
Persons - Seniors
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "PMT 100% / page 9 / Burnaby Today"
Images
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Tea Social - Fern Nokolai; Alderman Don Brown; Mary Prothro; Tanya Legere; Helen Brown; Alderman Dr. Econ Nikolai

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59209
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of six people laughing while seated at a table.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1524
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of six people laughing while seated at a table.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Events - Parties
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto reads: "LTR: Fern Nokolai, Ald Don Brown, Mary Prothro, [?] Coordinator, Tanya Legere, Mrs (Helen) Brown + Ald Dr. Econ Nikolai"
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Welcome"
Note on verso reads: "PMT 105% / page 8 / Burnaby Today"
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Kub Kar Rally

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98034
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1960 and 1980]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
12 photographs : col. negatives ; 60 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Scout's Kub Kar rally, including Scouters' qualifying inspections pre-race and Cubs racing.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1960 and 1980]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Scouts subseries
Physical Description
12 photographs : col. negatives ; 60 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
631-031
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-05
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Scout's Kub Kar rally, including Scouters' qualifying inspections pre-race and Cubs racing.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Toys
Events - Competitions
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title. Full transcription: "Mr. Cunnold / Kub Kar Rally (negatives)
Title transcribed from envelope in which prints were originally housed
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Event photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98421
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1999
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
267 photographs : col. ; 18 cm x 13 cm and smaller
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of various events, meetings, and other activities hosted by the Burnaby Historical Society as well as events and ceremonies attended by Society members.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1999
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
267 photographs : col. ; 18 cm x 13 cm and smaller
Description Level
File
Record No.
633-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of various events, meetings, and other activities hosted by the Burnaby Historical Society as well as events and ceremonies attended by Society members.
Subjects
Events
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Photographs were originally contained in a photograph album and removed by Archives staff for preservation purposes. Original order of photographs within the album is maintained.
Most photographs in file have handwritten notes on verso identifying the individuals and events depicted in the photographs.
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-1:633-003-10 reads: "BHS field trip to Yale 1973"
Identification key for 633-003-15 available in accession file
Identification key for 633-003-22 available in accession file
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-23:633-003-35 reads: "Christmas Party at the Home of Violet and Blythe Eagles"
Identification key for 633-003-36 available in accession file
633-003-37:633-003-42 depict a presentation of the publication "Windows to Burnaby's Past"
Labels on sleeves housing 633-003-43:633-003-50 reads: "1992 Conference BC Historical Federation / May 7, 8, 9, 1992 at Burnaby BC / Held at Sheraton Villa"
Sticky noted adhered to verso of 633-003-54 read: 'Honorary life member Margaret Stoneberg with Past President John Spittle"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-59:633-003-74 reads: "Luncheon at Hart House May 7 1 pm".
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-68 reads: "Honorary Life Member, Margaret Stoneberg - May 8, 1992"
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-69 reads: "Lunch at Hart House - Anne Yandle and Francis Wellwood in foreground"
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-74 reads: "Ilma Dunn (Whiterock) Nancy Peter (Burnaby) Ernest Harris (Vancouver) Naomi Miller (Wasa)"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-75:633-003-85 reads: "Tour of Burnaby Village Museum 2pm"
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-78 reads: "The visitors at Burnaby Village Museum - May 8, 1992"
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-81 reads: "History Revisited! Don Sale at the teacher's desk in Seaforth School, Burnaby Village. Don took his practice teaching in this school!"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-86:633-003-91 reads: "May 9th Burnaby Mountain Park"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-92:633-003-103 reads: "Tour of Simon Fraser University"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-104:633-003-109 reads: "Lunch at SFU"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-110:633-003-144 reads: "Awards Banquet - Burnaby Lake Pavilion"
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-144 reads: "Four Burnaby Ladies / Joan Bellinger, Florence Hart Godwin, Helen Brown and Winn Roff relax before the Awards Banquet"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-145:633-003-151 reads: "Hart House Tea June 17/92"
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-152:633-003-154 reads: "Discovery Day 1994"
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-155:633-003-158 reads: "BHS receives first Burnaby Heritage Award 1993"
Identification key for 633-003-155 available in accession file
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-158 reads: "front row (l to r) Hazel L'Estrange, Mary Coe, Kay Moore / 2nd row (l to r) Una Carlson, Helen Street / 3rd row (l to r) Margaret Matorich, Pixie McGeachie"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-159:633-003-178 reads: "Official opening of the garden and restored Jubilee Arch Central Park 1994"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-180:633-003-235 reads: "Burnaby Historical Society June 25, 1997 40th Anniversary"
Letter from the Beckleys, photographers of 633-003-236:633-003-239 available in accession file. Identification key for 633-003-237:633-003-238 available in accession file. Identification key for 633-003-239 available in accession file. Photographs depict 1989 sod turning ceremony for administration building at Burnaby Village Museum.
Note accompanying 633-003-240 available in accession file
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-241:633-003-242 reads: "Burnaby Discovery Day Shadbolt Centre 1998"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-243:633-033-246 reads: "BHS field trip to Kilby General Store and Farm June, 1998"
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-247:633-003-249 reads: "Fraser Wilson Room Archives"
Identification key for 633-003-252 available in accession file
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-253:633-003-257 reads: "Heritage Award"
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-258:633-003-261 reads: "BCHF Conference May, 1999 Merritt, B.C."
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-262:633-003-264 reads: "Burnaby "Hero" 2002"
633-003-267 is annotated: "Catherine Rees 90th Birthday Party". Photo is an inkjet print on paper.
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Seaforth School dedication

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 12.6 x 17.4 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School at the Burnaby Village Museum, with a piper leading the procession. The school was moved from its original location at 7881 Government Road to Burnaby Village Museum in 1983, and was opened to the public in 1987.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Donald N. Brown subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 12.6 x 17.4 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
194-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1987-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of Seaforth School at the Burnaby Village Museum, with a piper leading the procession. The school was moved from its original location at 7881 Government Road to Burnaby Village Museum in 1983, and was opened to the public in 1987.
Subjects
Musical Instruments - Bagpipes
Events - Openings
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Seaforth School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
An annotation on the back of the photograph reads; "Bell Irving, Brig. / Honourary Colonel Seaforths / Dedication of Seaforth School / Burnaby Heritage Village / April, 1987 / Being "Piped" in followed by x-students."
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Drive
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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