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1986 Royal Visit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56120
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1984-1986
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of reports, correspondence and other records created during the visit of Prince Charles and Princess Diana to Burnaby in 1986.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1984-1986
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Series
Civic ceremonies, awards and special events series
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
39550
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2001-01
Scope and Content
File consists of reports, correspondence and other records created during the visit of Prince Charles and Princess Diana to Burnaby in 1986.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file.
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Administration series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97125
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957-2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of records relating to the establishment, administration and operation of the Burnaby Historical Society. Records include Society meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs and ephemera from various Society programs and events.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957-2018
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Series
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
Series consists of records relating to the establishment, administration and operation of the Burnaby Historical Society. Records include Society meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs and ephemera from various Society programs and events.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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Ainsly and Bea Lubbock at the Round-up

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription54863
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1985]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of siblings Bea and Ainsly Lubbock at the Burnaby Lake Round-up; a reunion of the Lubbock's former riding patrons. Ainsly is holding up a painting, and a young woman is standing behind their chairs, leaning in to get her photograph taken.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1985]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Lubbock family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
342-044
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of siblings Bea and Ainsly Lubbock at the Burnaby Lake Round-up; a reunion of the Lubbock's former riding patrons. Ainsly is holding up a painting, and a young woman is standing behind their chairs, leaning in to get her photograph taken.
Subjects
Events
Names
Lubbock, Ainsly
Lubbock, Beatrice "Bea"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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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
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Allison Eades runs 100 metre hurdles

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45483
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1980]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Allison Eades of Burnaby Central competing in the 100 metre hurdles and winning.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1980]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 19 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-378
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Allison Eades of Burnaby Central competing in the 100 metre hurdles and winning.
Subjects
Events - Competitions
Sports
Names
Eades, Allison
Burnaby Central Secondary School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby Central's Allison Eades displays winning form in her girls' 100 metre hurdles heat."
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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
May be restricted by third party rights
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"
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Barry Christie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45462
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 23, 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Barry Christie, then 21 years old, competing in the "open" class by swinging with his body fully extended in a complete rotation around the high bar. This swing is known as the "giant".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 23, 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-357
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Barry Christie, then 21 years old, competing in the "open" class by swinging with his body fully extended in a complete rotation around the high bar. This swing is known as the "giant".
Subjects
Sports - Gymnastics
Events - Competitions
Names
Christie, Barry
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "BARRY CHRISTIE, 21 ON HIGH BAR COMPETES IN "OPEN" CLASS"
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Bart McCafferty retires

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45969
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 27, 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Syliva Karras, Bart and Levina McCafferty, and the McCafferty daughters; Cheryl Bennewith of Langley, and Michele Conforti of Vancouver, and Howard Karras, the Deputy Treasurer on the occasion of Bart MacCafferty's retiring as Burnaby treasurer. Everyone is smiling as Bart McCafferty …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 27, 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-864
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Syliva Karras, Bart and Levina McCafferty, and the McCafferty daughters; Cheryl Bennewith of Langley, and Michele Conforti of Vancouver, and Howard Karras, the Deputy Treasurer on the occasion of Bart MacCafferty's retiring as Burnaby treasurer. Everyone is smiling as Bart McCafferty and Howard Karras shake hands.
Subjects
Events
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Karras, Sylvia
McCafferty, S.B. "Bart"
McCafferty, Levina
Bennewith, Cheryl McCafferty
Conforti, Michele McCafferty
Karras, Howard
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "Syliva Karras / Bart + Levina / Cheryl Bennewith - Langley / Michele Conforti - Vanc. / Howard Karras - Dep. Treasurer."
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Retiring Burnaby treasurer Bart McCafferty who leaves his position this month after 33 years of service, receives best wishes from his deputy treasurer Howard Karras, right, and his wife Sylvia, left, as Levinia McCafferty and two of their daughters, Cheryl Bennewith of Langley and Michele Conforti of Vancouver, look on at reception held recently at Burnaby Lake Pavillion and attended by scores of co-workers and friends."
Street Address
6871 Roberts Street
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BHS 30th Anniversary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98409
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains ephemera from the Burnaby Historical Society's 30th anniversary event, "A Night to Remember", on June 10, 1987 at Deer Lake Park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-077
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains ephemera from the Burnaby Historical Society's 30th anniversary event, "A Night to Remember", on June 10, 1987 at Deer Lake Park.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
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BHS 40th Anniversary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98410
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records and 1 bound volume
Scope and Content
File contains records related to the planning and execution of the Burnaby Historical Society's 40th anniversary event held June 25, 1997. File also includes ephemera items from the event, including two embroidered napkin rings and guest book.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records and 1 bound volume
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-078
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains records related to the planning and execution of the Burnaby Historical Society's 40th anniversary event held June 25, 1997. File also includes ephemera items from the event, including two embroidered napkin rings and guest book.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
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BHS brochures

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98412
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987-1999
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains various membership and event brochures published by the Burnaby Historical Society.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987-1999
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS205-080
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains various membership and event brochures published by the Burnaby Historical Society.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original file folder
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Bill Price in Remembrance Day Parade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36991
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 9.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of William "Bill" Price in the last Remembrance Day parade he participated in, 1989.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1989 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 9.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-449
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of William "Bill" Price in the last Remembrance Day parade he participated in, 1989.
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Events - Parades
Persons - Veterans
Names
Price, William Francis "Bill"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Burnaby Arts Council subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55023
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, membership lists, press releases, presentations, fundraising material, posters, scripts, budgets and financial statements created and compiled by the Burnaby Arts Council between 1966 and 1989.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Arts Council subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1998-06
BHS1998-04
Scope and Content
Subseries consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, membership lists, press releases, presentations, fundraising material, posters, scripts, budgets and financial statements created and compiled by the Burnaby Arts Council between 1966 and 1989.
History
The Burnaby Arts Council was formed in the early 1960s and was comprised of representatives from six existing arts organizations: the Burnaby Writer's Society, the Burnaby Historical Society, the Burnaby Art Gallery, the Burnaby Players, the Burnaby Civic Opera and a dance group. The Council was initially called the Fine Arts Council and its first mandate was to see the Art Gallery move from its location in the basement of the Burnaby Kingsway Library into premises of its own. Sheila Kincaid was a driving force behind this venture and when the Gallery was successfully relocated, she became the first director of the Burnaby Art Gallery in its present location in Ceperley House. During the 1967 Centennial Year, one of the Municipal projects for the Centennial was the dedication of the land at Deer Lake Park for an Arts Centre. At this time, the Fine Arts Council changed its name to the Burnaby Arts Council and the group focused its energies on securing funding for needed renovations and staffing for the Gallery and Arts Centre. That year, all the groups in the Council donated their share of the Provincial Cultural Grants toward outfitting the James Cowan Theatre. 1967 also saw a big Festival of the Arts produced to raise the public's awareness of the Arts Centre. During the late 1960s, the Council worked to get registered Society status and by 1976, it was fully incorporated. Throughout the years, the Burnaby Arts Council has supported and sponsored the arts and arts programs in Burnaby. Events such as the Burnaby Craft Market, the Burnaby Summer Theatre, the Christmas Craft Fair, and various concert series, studio tours, exhibitions and displays have been presented by the Council and it continues to be an active and driving force behind the celebration of arts and culture in Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Burnaby Arts Council
Notes
Title based on creator and contents of subseries
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Burnaby Clef Society photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97578
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
21 photographs : col.
Scope and Content
Photographs of a fashion show event and various Clef Society concerts held in 1985.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Clef Society subseries
Physical Description
21 photographs : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
142-012
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1985-12
Scope and Content
Photographs of a fashion show event and various Clef Society concerts held in 1985.
Subjects
Performances - Concerts
Clothing
Names
Burnaby Clef Society
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Photographs came into Archives wrapped in an invoice for photography services. Note in pencil on verso of invoice reads: "Pictures from 1985"
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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
May be restricted by third party rights
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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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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Burnaby pamphlets and clippings

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58413
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of pamphlets and newspaper clippings pertaining to various events taking place in Burnaby including centennial celebrations and Burnaby Days.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Gladys Killip subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS081-026
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1996-12
Scope and Content
File consists of pamphlets and newspaper clippings pertaining to various events taking place in Burnaby including centennial celebrations and Burnaby Days.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Camp Freeze

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98020
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1960 and 1980]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
10 photographs : b&w negatives ; 55 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of a Boy Scouts flag raising event held in a forested park. Photographs depict Scouts and their families gathered in the park's parking lot which is full of camper vans and participating in a flag raising ceremony near the woods.
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
10 photographs : b&w negatives ; 55 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
631-017
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
BHS1994-05
Scope and Content
Photographs of a Boy Scouts flag raising event held in a forested park. Photographs depict Scouts and their families gathered in the park's parking lot which is full of camper vans and participating in a flag raising ceremony near the woods.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original slide envelope
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Canoeing on Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45973
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of people canoeing on Deer Lake as part of the 10-kilometre "Great Explorer Race". This was the "Funfest" finale, and was won by the Burnaby Rugby Club.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-868
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of people canoeing on Deer Lake as part of the 10-kilometre "Great Explorer Race". This was the "Funfest" finale, and was won by the Burnaby Rugby Club.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Canoeing
Events - Competitions
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Canoeing along Burnaby Lake was just part of the gruelling 10-kilometre Great Explorer race held Sunday as Funfest finale and won by the Burnaby Rugby Club."
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Oakalla Area
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City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription29
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892-2021
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
130m of textual records and other material
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892-2021
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Physical Description
130m of textual records and other material
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
History
The City of Burnaby covers an area of approximately 98 square kilometers between the cities of Vancouver to the west, and Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. The municipality derived its name from Robert Burnaby, a prominent businessman and advisor to Sir James Douglas, the first Governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Burnaby’s early development was closely tied to the development of the City of New Westminster. New Westminster became British Columbia’s capital in 1859, the year after the British Government proclaimed the establishment of British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Royal Engineers began exploring Burnaby to establish military defenses and secure natural resources. This involved the construction of a road linking New Westminster to Burrard Inlet for military purposes, which is present-day North Road. At this time, individuals and families began settling in Burnaby and were largely involved in agricultural and logging activities. Burnaby developed slowly until 1887, when the Canadian Pacific Railway was extended into Vancouver from the Port Moody terminal, causing a dramatic increase in traffic between New Westminster and Vancouver. To meet the new transportation demands, a tramline was built in 1891 connecting the two urban centers along what is now Kingsway. The creation and location of the tramline induced property owners to begin subdividing and selling their lands as early as October 1891. The property taxes the roughly 200 residents paid at this time went directly to the provincial government in Victoria. No local services were provided in turn, which prompted the formation of a committee to petition the provincial government for a municipal charter. As a result, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was incorporated by letters patent on September 22, 1892. Burnaby’s first Council was elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892 and consisted of Reeve Charles R. Shaw and councillors William Brenchley, Arthur De Windt Hazard, L. Claude Hill, William McDermott, and John Woolard.* The first formal Council election was conducted three months later. Nicolai Shou became the first elected reeve of Burnaby by ballot. Council met at various locations, including the tramline’s power house, private homes, and offices until the first municipal hall was built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1899. Council is ultimately responsible for the government of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor (formally called “Reeve” prior to 1968) and Council are elected by the residents of Burnaby to represent them in decisions with respect to the provision of public services and facilities. Additionally, the Mayor represents the citizens of Burnaby at various public functions and events. Burnaby was without Council representation during most of the Great Depression and part of the Second World War. Council was disbanded on December 31, 1932 as a result of financial difficulties. The Provincial Government appointed a Commissioner to take over the duties of Reeve and Council beginning in 1933. This system of government was retained until January 1943, when Burnaby residents could once again elect their local government officials. The following individuals have served as Mayor (or Reeve) of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Schou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 John W. Weart 1911-1912 Duncan C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 Thomas Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 William L. Burdick 1929 William A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorley 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek R. Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R.S. Gilchrist 1941-1942* B.C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner. Closely associated with the functions of Council is the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties of the municipal clerk including the preparation and preservation of all minutes books and records of Council business, custody of City bylaws, administrative support to Council and its Committees, preparation of Council and Committee agendas and the conduct of local government elections. The Clerk’s Office is the communications link between Council and other City Departments and the general public, and provides assistance and advice to citizens with respect to Council and Council Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. At the time of Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892, the municipal Clerk had the responsibility to attend all meetings of Council, keep all records of Council, prepare and alter voters’ lists, conduct Council elections, collect revenue, as well as having the responsibility to prepare balance sheets and audits. An advertisement in a local newspaper for the appointment of the Clerk dated February 1, 1905 states the “united offices of clerk, collector and assessor” receive a salary of $65.00 per month. Originally the treasurer, assessor and records manager for the corporation, the Clerk eventually became the municipal Council liaison. The primary functions of the City Clerk over time have been the keeping of minutes for the meetings of City Council and related bodies; keeping the records of the City of Burnaby as required by the Local Government Act (formally Municipal Act); keeping all records related to City Council decision making; carrying out correspondence on behalf of Council; assembling voters’ lists and carrying out elections; providing communication, information, and public relations services, including responsibility for civic ceremonies/events, and the municipal archives. The following individuals have served as City Clerk: Alexander Philip 1892–1894 Alfred Smither 1894–1899 F.J.H. Shirley 1899–1901 Arthur De Windt Haszard 1901–1902 Walter J. Walker 1902–1905 Benjamin George Walker 1905–1908 Charles Thomas Saunders 1908–1911 W.M. Griffiths 1911–1912 Arthur G. Moore 1912–1933 Charles Boyer Brown 1933–1959 John H. Shaw 1959–1973* James Hudson 1974–1984 Charles A. Turpin 1984–1995 Debbie R. Comis 1995–2011 Anne Skipsey (Acting) 2011-2012 Maryann Manuel (Acting) 2012-2014 Dennis Back 2014-2018 Kate O'Connell 2018-2020 Blanka Zeinabova 2020-2022 *Deputy City Clerk T. Ward took over many of the Clerk’s duties from 1972 to 1973 due to Shaw’s ill health during these years.
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