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The Bet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9774
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (8 min., 9 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
The film details Teresa Florkow’s journey to restore and maintain her tugboat, the Papco III in 1982, at the prodding of her dock neighbour Ollie Iverson.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
Series
Elders Digital Storytelling project series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (8 min., 9 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
The film details Teresa Florkow’s journey to restore and maintain her tugboat, the Papco III in 1982, at the prodding of her dock neighbour Ollie Iverson.
History
Teresa Florkow was born on October 11 1932 in Natal BC (now Sparwood BC). Her parents, Ann and John Bowman had another three girls (Betty Ann, Marilyn and Frances) before moving to Burnaby in 1945. They settled at 1713 Frederick Avenue at Rumble Street. Teresa attended Nelson Avenue School and then Burnaby South High School. After graduation, she worked at the Royal Bank at Kingsway and McKay for 7 years. She married Arc Florkow on July 14 1952. The couple moved to 5887 Berwick Street in Burnaby and had three children: Chris, Jill and Gail. Arc worked as a furniture painter until he bought a tugboat in 1975.
Creator
Florkow, Teresa
Other Title Information
title supplied by film maker
Subjects
Transportation - Boats
Names
Florkow, Teresa
Accession Code
BV016.37.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
2016
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Transcribed title
Images
Video
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booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87982
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.6
Description
booklet; birthday prayer booklet; Padded booklet with painted pansies on the front and "Many / Happy Returns" printed in silver text. Inside is a small leaflet with a short verse from the bible. Inside the leaflet is a Birthday wishes message and another passage from the bible.
Object History
From John Edward Perry, son of George Douglas Perry (1891-1979) and Katie Rist (1893-1979), who lived on Frederick Avenue in Burnaby.
Measurements
8.5 cm x 11.5 cm
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Images
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Burnaby's heritage : an inventory of buildings and structures

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5437
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Luxton, Donald, 1954-
Wolf, Jim
Edition
Rev.
Publication Date
2011
c2007
Call Number
971.133 LUX COPY 1
). Edna continued to live in the house after Vincent’s death in 1985. �F.J. BUTLER RESIDENCE 7125 Frederick Avenue 1913 The British Columbian Weekly reported in 1913 that a “Californian Bungalow was being erected …for Mr. F.J. Butler.” This house displays many outstanding features of the Craftsman style
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969282893
Call Number
971.133 LUX COPY 1
Edition
Rev.
Author
Luxton, Donald, 1954-
Wolf, Jim
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
2011
c2007
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Architecture
Historic buildings
Buildings
Historic sites
Subjects
Buildings
Buildings - Heritage
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
2 copies held: copy 1.
Digital Books
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envelope

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87990
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.14
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.14
Description
envelope; Jubilee Drug Store [192-?]. Film developing envelope from the Jubilee Drug Store. The envelope is made out to Miss. Perry for one roll of film to be developed in glossy prints. Printed text in black ink on back of envelope reads: "$1.00 / MAKES YOU A MEMBER / of our / LENDING LIBRARY / Change of Book 10c. / LARGE SELECTION OF BOOKS".
Object History
From John Edward Perry, son of George Douglas Perry (1891-1979) and Katie Rist (1893-1979), who lived on Frederick Avenue in Burnaby.
Measurements
16 cm x 11 cm
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Receipts
Images
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pass card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87980
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.4
Description
pass card; Student Pass Card [195-?]. Student pass card for the Odeon Theatres of Canada Limited at the Oak Theatre. The pass is filled out to John Perry of 1912 Frederick Ave. There is a spot for a photograph of the student but the photograph has been removed.
Object History
Student pass belonging to John Edward Perry, son of George Douglas Perry (1891-1979) and Katie Rist (1893-1979), who lived on Frederick Avenue in Burnaby.
Measurements
9 cm x 5.5 cm
Images
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Pioneer tales of Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5860
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1987
Call Number
971.133 SON COPY 4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
096928280x
Call Number
971.133 SON COPY 4
Contributor
Sone, Michael
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
Corporation of the District of Burnaby
Publication Date
c1987
Physical Description
495 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Inscription
"TR687 - Bryburgh" / handprinted in pencil on frontend page
Library Subject (LOC)
Pioneers--British Columbia--Burnaby
Frontier and pioneer life
Biography
Object History
Early Burnaby as recalled by the settlers themselves who arrived from every corner of the world between 1888 and 1930, some witnessing incorporation of the district in 1892, all seeking a better life for themselves and especially for their children, all helping transform the wilderness into the modern municipality of today.
Notes
"Editor Michael Sone".
Includes index.
4 copies held: copy 4
Images
Digital Books
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playing card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87984
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.8
Description
playing card; Playing card with the Con Jones trademarked image and slogan on the back. Back of the playing card is yellow and reads "DON'T / ARGUE ! / TRADE MARK REGISTERED / CON JONES / SELLS FRESH TOBACCO" in red text. There is an illustration of of two men, one in a bowler hat putting his hand in the face of the other man. The card is the King of Diamonds
Object History
From John Edward Perry, son of George Douglas Perry (1891-1979) and Katie Rist (1893-1979), who lived on Frederick Avenue in Burnaby.
Category
09. Recreational Artifacts
Classification
Game Equipment
Subjects
Games
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playing card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87985
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.9
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.9
Description
playing card; Playing card with the Con Jones trademarked image and slogan on the back. Back of the playing card is light blue and reads "DON'T / ARGUE ! / TRADE MARK REGISTERED / CON JONES / SELLS FRESH TOBACCO" in red text. There is an illustration of of two men, one in a bowler hat putting his hand in the face of the other man. The card is the King of Clubs.
Object History
From John Edward Perry, son of George Douglas Perry (1891-1979) and Katie Rist (1893-1979), who lived on Frederick Avenue in Burnaby.
Category
09. Recreational Artifacts
Classification
Game Equipment
Subjects
Games
Images
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playing card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87986
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.10
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.10
Description
playing card; Playing card with an illustration of King George V surrounded by the coat of arms of the Canadian Provinces and Territories. Only 11 are shown. The card is the Nine of Clubs and shows an image of people tobogganing. Written below is "TOBOGGANING, "THE RACE".
Object History
From John Edward Perry, son of George Douglas Perry (1891-1979) and Katie Rist (1893-1979), who lived on Frederick Avenue in Burnaby.
Category
09. Recreational Artifacts
Classification
Game Equipment
Subjects
Persons - Royalty
Souvenirs - Royalty
Games
Images
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receipts

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87987
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.11
Description
receipts; Tranquille Sanatorium [1923 to 1925]. Receipts for George Perry from the Tranquille Sanatorium in Kamloops, British Columbia. There are fifteen receipts pinned together ranging in date from November 1923 to July 1925.
Object History
From John Edward Perry, son of George Douglas Perry (1891-1979) and Katie Rist (1893-1979), who lived on Frederick Avenue in Burnaby. George Perry was a patient of the Tranquille Sanatorium when it was a tuberculosis hospital.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Receipts
Images
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ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87981
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.5
Description
ticket; Pacific National Exhibition Ticket – [1947]. Special ticket to admit one school pupil to the Pacific National Exhibition. The ticket has both parts still attached. The ticket was valid for one school pupil admission any date between August 25 and September 1, 1947. The ticket is number 28915.
Object History
Ticket likely belonging to John Edward Perry, son of George Douglas Perry (1891-1979) and Katie Rist (1893-1979), who lived on Frederick Avenue in Burnaby.
Measurements
6 cm x 5.5 cm
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Names
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
Images
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toy donkey

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87957
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5149.2
Description
toy donkey; plush donkey toy with wind up mechanics. The donkey is white, with a white mane and pink nose. There are red reins attached. The tail of the donkey is just a piece of metal that might have had fabric on it at one point. There is a spot on the donkey's side where a wind up key would fit. It looks like the tail and ears would move when the key was wound.
Object History
From John Edward Perry, son of George Douglas Perry (1891-1979) and Katie Rist (1893-1979), who lived on Frederick Avenue in Burnaby.
Measurements
12 cm x 9.5 cm x 3.5 cm
Images
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