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Comprehensive Development Plans - Bylaw No. 11042, Rezoning Reference # 99-46 (Old Dutch Foods, 7800 Fraser Park Drive)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription84463
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1999
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Architectural drawing
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1999
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Bylaws series
Physical Description
Architectural drawing
Description Level
File
Record No.
55806
Accession Number
2013-28
Media Type
Architectural Drawing
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Vegetable delivery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98165
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified person standing in front of a home with a Rubbermaid container filled with vegetables and other produce for a delivery.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3243
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified person standing in front of a home with a Rubbermaid container filled with vegetables and other produce for a delivery.
Subjects
Foods
Agriculture
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Mayor Bill Copeland

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97391
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
17 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
17 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2766
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992; opening a new housing co-op on Bellwood Avenue; unveiling a plaque for Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles in Deer Lake Park; and cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Station Square Save-On-Foods and the aftermath of the roof collapse.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Government - Local Government
Events
Events - Openings
Names
Copeland, William J.
Brassington, Wayne
Harcourt, Mike
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-1: "Bill Copeland and former Burnaby fire chief Wayne Brassington are "arrested" at City Hall to raise money for the Cancer Society, in 1996."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-2: "Bill Copeland is presented with a "birthday cake" celebrating Burnaby's centennial, in 1992, by Rose Vaughan, 101."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-3: "Bill Copeland tries out the computer touch screen at the grand opening of the newly refurbished CW Parker Carousel, at Burnaby Village Museum in April, 1995."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-4: "Bill Copeland is presented with Burnaby's new city seal by former premier, Mike Harcourt, part of the city's centennial celebration, in 1992."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-6: "Mayor Bill and the late Rudy Spence toast Ellen Betts at a diner honoring her longtime volunteer service with the Burnaby Arts Council, in 1995."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-7: "Copeland is congratulated on his re-election as Mayor, in 1993."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-8: "Mayor Bill laces up to promote a fitness challenge at Burnaby City Hall, in 1994."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-9: "Mayor Bill helps work the phones to promote a Chamber of Commerce membership drive, in 1993."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-10: "Mayor Bill helps unveil a plaque honoring doctors Blythe and Violet Eagles, at Deer Lake Park, in 1994."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-11: "Mayor Bill opens a new housing co-op on Bellwood Ave., with help from Hedy Fry and former MLA, Barry Gray."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-12: "Mayor Bill Copeland briefs the media after the Save-On Foods collapse at Station Square."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-13: "Mayor Bill Copeland, Jim Pattison, and other local dignitaries, are all smiles at the official opening of the new Save-On Foods at Station Square. But shortly after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the new store's roof collapsed."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-15: "Mayor Bill tries out a vegetarian plate at the City Hall cafeteria, in 1996."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-16: "Bill Copeland celebrates his victory in a water pistol "showdown" against rival mayor, the late Len Trabouley, from Port Coquitlam, in 1992."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-17: "Even after he was confined to a wheelchair, following his illness, Bill Copeland continued to attend various city functions."
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7641-7651 Royal Oak Ave

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93769
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 30, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the commercial properties located between 7641 and 7651 Royal Oak Avenue. Stores visible in the photographs include: Buy Low Foods, Mega Movies, and Chevron service station.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 30, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-053
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the commercial properties located between 7641 and 7651 Royal Oak Avenue. Stores visible in the photographs include: Buy Low Foods, Mega Movies, and Chevron service station.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Service Stations
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Young, Richard
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 92-287-B
Geographic Access
Royal Oak Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Cliff Ronning with Dylan Nicholson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78920
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 13, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Vancouver Canucks centre Cliff Ronning signing an autograph for fan, Dylan Nicholson at Save On Foods in Metrotown.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 13, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 20 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0201
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Vancouver Canucks centre Cliff Ronning signing an autograph for fan, Dylan Nicholson at Save On Foods in Metrotown.
Subjects
Sports - Ice Hockey
Names
Vancouver Canucks
Ronning, Cliff
Nicholson, Dylan
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby Mario 673"
Scan is cropped
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Maria Masi

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79374
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 24, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Maria Masi, owner of Racanelli Italian Foods on Hastings Street inside her store with a half wheel of cheese.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 24, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 13.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0356
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Maria Masi, owner of Racanelli Italian Foods on Hastings Street inside her store with a half wheel of cheese.
Names
Masi, Maria
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel 7/24 Bby 1891 p. 1 Bby 92%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Mark Jones

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80482
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 2, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mark Jones, manager of Hills Foods Limited holding a box of white asparagus and boar meat in a commercial style kitchen.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 2, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0797
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mark Jones, manager of Hills Foods Limited holding a box of white asparagus and boar meat in a commercial style kitchen.
Names
Jones, Mark
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "1513 Mario Bby / 82% Bby 9"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Pamphlets and magazines

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58206
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records + 2 badges
Scope and Content
File consists of pamphlets, magazines, reports and newspapers on a wide variety of topics such as a pamphlet written in French entitled "Paris"; a tourist guide to Campbell River and district entitled "'Kla-How-Ya' Welcome to Campbell River"; and a paper on nutrition which lists vitamin rich foods.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Evelyn Salisbury subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records + 2 badges
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS061-047
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Accession Number
BHS1991-24
Scope and Content
File consists of pamphlets, magazines, reports and newspapers on a wide variety of topics such as a pamphlet written in French entitled "Paris"; a tourist guide to Campbell River and district entitled "'Kla-How-Ya' Welcome to Campbell River"; and a paper on nutrition which lists vitamin rich foods.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Pat Shellard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79019
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 3, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of VanCity branch manager Pat Shellard at Save-On Foods Metrotown.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 3, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0239
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of VanCity branch manager Pat Shellard at Save-On Foods Metrotown.
Names
Shellard, Pat
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and red ink on recto of photograph reads: "70% Bby 16 / 707 Bby Mario"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Tom Poole

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80184
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 26, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Poole, president of Sepp’s Gourmet Foods in Burnaby, inspecting waffles on the assembly line.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 26, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0672
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Poole, president of Sepp’s Gourmet Foods in Burnaby, inspecting waffles on the assembly line.
Names
Poole, Tom
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Langdeau, Brian
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "p. 1 25% . 714 B Bby Brian"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Man eating at food court

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78793
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 24, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 14.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man eating at the Metrotown mall food court.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 24, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 14.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0110
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man eating at the Metrotown mall food court.
Names
Metrotown
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel Bby 3557 C 52% / 100% Bby pg 3"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Students helping the Burnaby food bank

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78766
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 20, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of grade one students from Seaforth Elementary school walking the neighbourhood for the Burnaby food bank.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 20, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 19 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0107
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of grade one students from Seaforth Elementary school walking the neighbourhood for the Burnaby food bank.
Names
Seaforth School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Blissett, Rebecca
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby 3578 B Rebecca / Bby - 1 - 69%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Amy Wong, Derick Ng, Jose Quezada and Alicia Haney

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78799
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 27, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Amy Wong and Derick Ng, grade 1 students at Deer Lake School with toys, clothing and food they and their schoolmasters collected for local charities. In the background are grade 10 students Jose Quezada and Alicia Haney.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 27, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0116
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Amy Wong and Derick Ng, grade 1 students at Deer Lake School with toys, clothing and food they and their schoolmasters collected for local charities. In the background are grade 10 students Jose Quezada and Alicia Haney.
Subjects
Events - Fundraising
Names
Deer Lake School
Wong, Amy
Ng, Derick
Quezada, Jose
Haney, Alicia
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Blissett, Rebecca
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "3606 Bby Rebecca 85% Bby p. 3"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Elementary students

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79769
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 11, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of elementary school students Tasneem, Michelle, Kyle and Ken get ready for their school’s Jingle Bell food drive.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 11, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0511
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of elementary school students Tasneem, Michelle, Kyle and Ken get ready for their school’s Jingle Bell food drive.
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Langdeau, Brian
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "3064 Bby Langdeau / Bby 3. 72%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Eric Veland

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79811
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 22, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eric Veland, sorting through canned food and his caroling classmates from Marlborough Elementary School.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 22, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0529
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eric Veland, sorting through canned food and his caroling classmates from Marlborough Elementary School.
Names
Veland, Eric
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Mario Bby 3154"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Interview with Don and Orville Jantzen by Eric Damer November 19, 2012 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory351
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1955-2012
Length
0:07:31
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Don Jantzen's memories of Burnaby's political landscape. Orville Jantzen discusses air pollution in Burnaby and Eric Damer mentions various conservation strategies. Don discusses the Burnaby Citizen's Association platform and a number of politicians from th…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Don Jantzen's memories of Burnaby's political landscape. Orville Jantzen discusses air pollution in Burnaby and Eric Damer mentions various conservation strategies. Don discusses the Burnaby Citizen's Association platform and a number of politicians from the federal government including Tommy Douglas.
Date Range
1955-2012
Photo Info
Don Jantzen, [198-]. Item no. 549-040.
Length
0:07:31
Names
Burnaby Citizen's Association
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
November 19, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Don Jantzen and his brother Orville Jantzen conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 19, 2012. Major themes discussed are: political activism and the trade union movement.
Biographical Notes
Don Jantzen came to Vancouver from the prairies following the war, found work, married, and settled in Burnaby in 1950. Through his work as a longshoreman, Don became active in the trade union movement (ILWU) and eventually became vice president of the Vancouver local. He was also active in politics, helping to launch the Burnaby Citizen’s Association in the early nineteen-fifties and working as campaign manager for candidates in both the provincial and the federal New Democratic Party (NDP). Don has been a participant in local politics for many years as well as a supporter of Habitat for Humanity. Don's younger brother, Orville Jantzen, was born in Saskatchewan but grew up in South Vancouver. He is married with two children. Orville began his career as a salesman for a Burnaby bakery and remained in the food and beverage industry, working in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Since retiring, Orville has been engaged with Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:30:32
Interviewee Name
Jantzen, Don
Jantzen, Orville
Interview Location
Interviewee's residence
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track three of recording of interview with Don and Orville Jantzen

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Interview with Don and Orville Jantzen by Eric Damer November 19, 2012 - Track 4

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory352
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1956-2012
Length
0:05:19
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Don Jantzen's memories of going to supper clubs and participating in sports leagues. Don and Orville Jantzen discuss the Gai Paree Supper Club, the Chicken Coop (the beer parlour where Don's labour meetings were held) and curling at the Burnaby Winter Club.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Don Jantzen's memories of going to supper clubs and participating in sports leagues. Don and Orville Jantzen discuss the Gai Paree Supper Club, the Chicken Coop (the beer parlour where Don's labour meetings were held) and curling at the Burnaby Winter Club.
Date Range
1956-2012
Photo Info
Don Jantzen, [198-]. Item no. 549-040.
Length
0:05:19
Names
Gai Paree Supper Club
Subjects
Recreational Activities
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
November 19, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Don Jantzen and his brother Orville Jantzen conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 19, 2012. Major themes discussed are: political activism and the trade union movement.
Biographical Notes
Don Jantzen came to Vancouver from the prairies following the war, found work, married, and settled in Burnaby in 1950. Through his work as a longshoreman, Don became active in the trade union movement (ILWU) and eventually became vice president of the Vancouver local. He was also active in politics, helping to launch the Burnaby Citizen’s Association in the early nineteen-fifties and working as campaign manager for candidates in both the provincial and the federal New Democratic Party (NDP). Don has been a participant in local politics for many years as well as a supporter of Habitat for Humanity. Don's younger brother, Orville Jantzen, was born in Saskatchewan but grew up in South Vancouver. He is married with two children. Orville began his career as a salesman for a Burnaby bakery and remained in the food and beverage industry, working in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Since retiring, Orville has been engaged with Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:30:32
Interviewee Name
Jantzen, Don
Jantzen, Orville
Interview Location
Interviewee's residence
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track four of recording of interview with Don and Orville Jantzen

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Joan Sawicki

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79552
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 6, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby-Willingdon MLA Joan Sawicki serving hot dogs at the corner of Willingdon and Kingsway to promote BC Food and Beverage Month.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 6, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0436
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby-Willingdon MLA Joan Sawicki serving hot dogs at the corner of Willingdon and Kingsway to promote BC Food and Beverage Month.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Sawicki, Joan
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "2410. Bby. Mario / 10/06 Bby p. 8 74%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Leanne Thornley

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79382
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 28, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Leanne Thornley, property administrator of MetroTowers office complex wearing a santa hat and handing out cookies to an unidentified woman as a part of a Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society fundraiser.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 28, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 20 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0359
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Leanne Thornley, property administrator of MetroTowers office complex wearing a santa hat and handing out cookies to an unidentified woman as a part of a Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society fundraiser.
Subjects
Events - Fundraising
Names
Thornley, Leanne
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Blissett, Rebecca
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and red ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby/NW 3 81% / Rebecca 1922"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Images
Less detail

McBeans Coffee

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified person pouring coffee into a cup behind the counter at a McBeans Coffee location.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3347
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified person pouring coffee into a cup behind the counter at a McBeans Coffee location.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Food Service Tools and Equipment
Beverages
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
Less detail

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