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audio amplification set
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91427
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.22.1
- Description
- A large box containing a audio-amp, a wooden triangular prism with a decorative round speaker, and six smaller rectangular boxes. All are made of a light wood, and have different functions.
- Object History
- This audio-amplifier set was used by Mr. Edward A. Fountain, who was appointed as Civil Defense Coordinator on May 5th, 1952. He also built the wooden boxes which contain each part of the set. The Burnaby Civil Defense Department was established in order to disseminate information guiding the public on how to react in response to the impending threat of nuclear war and Russian bombers. In the early 1950’s, this education centered primarily on evacuation, as members of the public were expected to prepare and essentially fend for themselves in the event of a nuclear attack. These pieces of audio technology are believed to have been used at Civil Defense rallies in Burnaby, which Edward Fountain would have been involved in as the department director. According to Burnaby City Council meeting records, music and defense operation demonstrations were commonplace at such rallies, and are examples of what this set was used for.
- Classification
- Telecommunication T&E - - Telecommunication Devices
- Object Term
- Radio
- Colour
- Brown
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Subjects
- Communication Artifacts
- Names
- Fountain, Edward
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake
- Planning Study Area
- Windsor Area
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46501
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.5
- Description
- Dress, c.1960s-1970s. Yellow, blue and white patterned acrylic-cotton blend. Sleeveless sheath dress, ankle length very slightly flared. No shaping, zipper centre front. There is no shaping in this dress apart from a slight flare in the side seams. Both front and back are identical except for the tag in the centre back inside neckline and the nylon zipper at centre front that runs from the neckline to just under the bust. There are two pieces for each front and back. The side seams are sewn with a serger, as well as the centre back seam from the neck to waist level. The centre front seam and centre back skirt seam are sewn with a straight stitch and left unfinished.
- Object History
- Worn by Barrie Geosits to Burnaby Elementary School reunion (where her children attended) as it was the school colours. Barrie also owned this same dress in red, blue and white. Barrie Geosits is the daughter of Edward and Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "Mirabelle (logo) / MADE IN CANADA / L", embroidered onto tag on inside of dress
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Geosits, Barrie
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46504
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.8
- Description
- Dress, c.1958-1961. White cotton floral brocade on an open weave background. Princess cut sleeveless knee length shift dress. The neckline is round, and higher in the back. The dress is made in three pieces for the front in a princess cut, and one in the back. It has a very slight shaping, in at the hem, over the hips, and out to the hem. It is unlined and finished with a serger and a blind stitched hem. The neckline and armholes have a self facing. There are no closures.
- Object History
- Worn by Barrie Geosits to teach grade one (1955-1961) at North Vancouver Elementary in late 1950 or early 1960. Teachers were not allowed to wear sleeveless clothing so Barrie wore it with a jacket or sweater, and stockings. Barrie Geosits is the daughter of Edward and Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "Intimates (logo) / MADE IN CANADA (small)", embroidered onto label on inside of dress
- Country Made
- Canada
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Geosits, Barrie
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46506
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.10
- Description
- Dress, c.1960s-1970s. White with pink and green polka dots, rayon. Floor length sheath dress, sleeveless, collar that extends into sash tie. This home made dress has a roll collar that extends into two long sashes that would be tied together. The dress is slightly shaped with a bust dart at either side front, and a shoulder dart at each back shoulder. It flares out somewhat towards the bottom. There is a metal 'invisible' zipper on the centre front from the neckline to the hips. At the neckline and at the armholes it is self faced.
- Object History
- Barrie Geosits made this dress and another the same in blue and white striped seer sucker. Worn for day, Church, etc. in 1960 or 1970. Barrie is the daughter of Edward and Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Geosits, Barrie
Images
gloves
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46490
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.19
- Description
- Gloves. Woman's gloves. White crochet with scalloped edge at wrist.
- Object History
- Possibly worn by Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Accessory
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
gloves
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46491
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.20
- Description
- Gloves. Woman's gloves. White crochet with scalloped edge at wrist. Diamond design on back of hand.
- Object History
- Possibly worn by Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Accessory
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
gloves
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46492
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.21
- Description
- Gloves. Woman's gloves. Pink crochet with scalloped edge at wrist.
- Object History
- Possibly worn by Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Accessory
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
international call codes paper
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91450
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.22.2
- Description
- Paper listing several radio signals used by the Civil Defense department. Paper is creased and yellowing especially around edges and folds.
- Object History
- This “Ten – Signals” paper was donated alongside the audio-amplification set, belonging to Mr. Edward Fountain. The signals represented on the paper were used in training volunteers in the Burnaby Civil Defence Department, of which Mr. Fountain was named Director/ Coordinator in 1952. The Burnaby Civil Defense Department was established in order to disseminate information guiding the public on how to react in response to the impending threat of nuclear war and Russian bombers. In the early 1950’s, this education centered primarily on evacuation, as members of the public were expected to prepare and essentially fend for themselves in the event of a nuclear attack. Training took place throughout the City of Burnaby and in the surrounding regions, as the Civil Defence departments of several municipalities (namely the City of Vancouver and the City of New Westminster) partnered together in evacuation and recovery training, where the use of instructional training papers such as this would come into play.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Visual Communication T&E
- Object Term
- Paperwork
- Colour
- White
- Measurements
- height: 28.2 cm width: 22 cm
- Subjects
- Communication Artifacts
- Names
- Fountain, Edward
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake
- Planning Study Area
- Windsor Area
Images
leisure suit
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46496
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.25
- Description
- Suit. Man's suit. Light blue, polyester, leisure suit with dark blue topstitch detail. Suit consisting of jacket and pants. Washing instruction logos on label on pants and jacket.
- Object History
- c. 1970. Worn on boat cruises and for other leisure activities by Mr. Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "GWG" (logo), printed on label on jacket and pants "UNION MADE EDMONTON CANADA (small)", printed on label on jacket and pants "polyester 100% polyester", printed on label on jacket and pants "120" (washing instructions logo), printed on label on jacket and pants "Reg", printed on label on jacket "M 44", printed on label on jacket
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Alberta
- Site/City Made
- Edmonton
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Fountain, Edward
Images
