46 records – page 1 of 3.

Burnaby Courier, Wednesday, November 25, 1959

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 25, 1959
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
4 p. of newsprint
Scope and Content
Item is four pages of newsprint from Volume XXIV, No. 47 of the Burnaby Courier featuring an article entitled, "G. Jeffery Ex-policeman, Youth Worker".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 25, 1959
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
4 p. of newsprint
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS013-014
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is four pages of newsprint from Volume XXIV, No. 47 of the Burnaby Courier featuring an article entitled, "G. Jeffery Ex-policeman, Youth Worker".
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
1 b&w modern photocopy of article accompanying
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Patrol Report notebook

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57776
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1935
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 notebook (hardcover)
Scope and Content
Item is a notebook containing handwritten notes written by a constable on patrol in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 1935
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 notebook (hardcover)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS013-020
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is a notebook containing handwritten notes written by a constable on patrol in Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of notebook
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May Day invitation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57758
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 invitation
Scope and Content
Item is an invitation addressed to Mr and Mrs G. Jeffery to attend the crowning of Ada Hatt as Burnaby's 1933 May Queen, beginning with the May Day procession and ending with dinner. The entire event was scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 20, 1933. This invitation was typed on Burnaby May Day…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 invitation
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS013-007
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is an invitation addressed to Mr and Mrs G. Jeffery to attend the crowning of Ada Hatt as Burnaby's 1933 May Queen, beginning with the May Day procession and ending with dinner. The entire event was scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 20, 1933. This invitation was typed on Burnaby May Day Committee letterhead which includes a blueprint photograph and committee member names and positions.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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May Day Celebration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34271
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 20, 1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.0 x 17.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of young women being escorted across a field by men during the Burnaby May Day celebrations. Two uniformed youth, possibly boy scouts, are in the foreground carrying Union Jacks, and a uniformed man is to the right of the procession. Children, maypoles and crowds are in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 20, 1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.0 x 17.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of young women being escorted across a field by men during the Burnaby May Day celebrations. Two uniformed youth, possibly boy scouts, are in the foreground carrying Union Jacks, and a uniformed man is to the right of the procession. Children, maypoles and crowds are in the background.
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Events - May Day
Clothing - Uniforms
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photographs
Annotation at bottom of photographs reads, "May Day Celebration / Burnaby, BC, May 20, 1933 / Stride Studios photo / 3"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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May Day Celebration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34272
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 20, 1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.0 x 17.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations. Two young women are seated on a stage platform, with a girl standing between them. Four men are standing on the stage (2nd from right: Constable Jeffery), and boys and girls can be seen at the sides of the photograph. There is a microphone on the right si…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 20, 1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.0 x 17.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-016
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations. Two young women are seated on a stage platform, with a girl standing between them. Four men are standing on the stage (2nd from right: Constable Jeffery), and boys and girls can be seen at the sides of the photograph. There is a microphone on the right side of the photograph.
Subjects
Sound Communication Tools and Equipment - Microphones
Events - May Day
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Jeffery, George
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "May Day Celebration / Burnaby, BC, May 20, 1933 / Stride Studios photo / no. 10"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

May Day invitations

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57757
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1932
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an invitation to the crowning of Margaret Hall as Burnaby's 1932 May Queen, as well as invitations to a Complimentary Dinner for "MISS MARGARET HALL / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR". Both events were to take place on May 21, 1932.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1932
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS013-006
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
File consists of an invitation to the crowning of Margaret Hall as Burnaby's 1932 May Queen, as well as invitations to a Complimentary Dinner for "MISS MARGARET HALL / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR". Both events were to take place on May 21, 1932.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Termination letter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57759
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 31, 1932
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (correspondence)
Scope and Content
Item is a letter of termination for Constable George Jeffery from Commissioner John Bennett. The letter reads, "To: G. Jeffrey [sic], / TAKE NOTICE that your engagement with the Corporation of the District of Burnaby will be and the same is hereby terminated on the 31st day of January 1933. / Date…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 31, 1932
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 p. (correspondence)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS013-008
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is a letter of termination for Constable George Jeffery from Commissioner John Bennett. The letter reads, "To: G. Jeffrey [sic], / TAKE NOTICE that your engagement with the Corporation of the District of Burnaby will be and the same is hereby terminated on the 31st day of January 1933. / Dated this 31st day of December, 1932. / John Bennett / COMMISSIONER."
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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May Day invitations

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57756
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1931
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of invitations to the crowning of Gladys Holme as Burnaby's 1931 May Queen, as well as invitations to a Complimentary Dinner for "MISS GLADYS HOLME / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR". Both events were to take place on May 16, 1931.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1931
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS013-005
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
File consists of invitations to the crowning of Gladys Holme as Burnaby's 1931 May Queen, as well as invitations to a Complimentary Dinner for "MISS GLADYS HOLME / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR". Both events were to take place on May 16, 1931.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Less detail

May Day invitations

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57755
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an invitation to the crowning of Edna Smith as Burnaby's 1930 May Queen, as well as invitations to a Complimentary Dinner for "MISS EDNA SMITH / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR". Both events were to take place on May 17, 1930.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS013-004
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
File consists of an invitation to the crowning of Edna Smith as Burnaby's 1930 May Queen, as well as invitations to a Complimentary Dinner for "MISS EDNA SMITH / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR". Both events were to take place on May 17, 1930.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Occurrence Book Central Park District

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57783
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1930-1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 notebook (hardcover)
Scope and Content
Item is a notebook containing a handwritten Patrol Reports written by Constable George Jeffery while on patrol in the Central Park District.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1930-1933
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 notebook (hardcover)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS013-027
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is a notebook containing a handwritten Patrol Reports written by Constable George Jeffery while on patrol in the Central Park District.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on title page of notebook
Continuation of title: "... June 1930 / Geo. Jeffery. Constable 1/c"
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Burnaby May Day

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26.5 x 96 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations at Burnaby Park with a band in the foreground and children maypole dancing with a crowd watching. Parked cars and trees can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26.5 x 96 cm
Material Details
Photograph consists of three photos taped together, stored folded at joints
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-017
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations at Burnaby Park with a band in the foreground and children maypole dancing with a crowd watching. Parked cars and trees can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Events - May Day
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Burnaby May Day 1930 / Stride Photo"
Stamp on back of photograph reads, "Enlarged by The Stride Studios / 657 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC / We do picture framing"
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Images
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Complimentary dinner invitation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57749
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 invitation and envelope
Scope and Content
Item is a complimentary dinner invitation which reads, "ADMIT BEARER / TO / COMPLIMENTARY DINNER / TENDERED TO BURNABY 1929 MAY QUEEN / MISS WINNIFRED JEFFREY [sic] / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR / SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 1929 / AT SIX O'CLOCK / 'ST. ALBANS' HALL DOUGLAS RD. AND EDMONDS ST." and its envelope.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 invitation and envelope
Material Details
Black writing on white rag paper
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS013-001
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is a complimentary dinner invitation which reads, "ADMIT BEARER / TO / COMPLIMENTARY DINNER / TENDERED TO BURNABY 1929 MAY QUEEN / MISS WINNIFRED JEFFREY [sic] / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR / SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 1929 / AT SIX O'CLOCK / 'ST. ALBANS' HALL DOUGLAS RD. AND EDMONDS ST." and its envelope.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
2 duplicate copies of the dinner invitation, without envelopes
Written in pencil on recto of envelope reads: "1929 May Queen"
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The Burnaby Post, Thursday, May 23, 1929

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57769
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 23, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
8 p. of newsprint
Scope and Content
Item is eight pages of newsprint from Volume VII, No. 27 of The Burnaby Post featuring an article entitled,"SATURDAY'S MAY DAY FESTIVAL" with Winnifred Jeffery as the May Queen.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 23, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
8 p. of newsprint
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS013-015
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is eight pages of newsprint from Volume VII, No. 27 of The Burnaby Post featuring an article entitled,"SATURDAY'S MAY DAY FESTIVAL" with Winnifred Jeffery as the May Queen.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Burnaby May Day Festival

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34270
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 18, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations with children dancing in a field. Maypoles are set up, and a crowd, water towers and trees can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 18, 1929
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 17.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations with children dancing in a field. Maypoles are set up, and a crowd, water towers and trees can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Events - May Day
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Burnaby May Day Festival, May 18, 1929 / Stride Studios, New Westminster, BC, Photo #18"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
Less detail

May Day invitations

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57754
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an invitation to the crowning of Sylvia Murley as Burnaby's 1928 May Queen, as well as an invitation to a Complimentary Banquet for "MISS SYLVIA MURLEY / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR". Both events were to take place on May 26, 1928.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS013-003
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
File consists of an invitation to the crowning of Sylvia Murley as Burnaby's 1928 May Queen, as well as an invitation to a Complimentary Banquet for "MISS SYLVIA MURLEY / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR". Both events were to take place on May 26, 1928.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Burnaby May Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34269
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 26, 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.6 x 17.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations showing a man in uniform leading a bagpipe band on a field. Maypoles and a crowd can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 26, 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.6 x 17.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-013
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby May Day celebrations showing a man in uniform leading a bagpipe band on a field. Maypoles and a crowd can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Musical Instruments - Bagpipes
Events - May Day
Events - Parades
Clothing - Uniforms
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "33 / Burnaby May Day 26-5-28"
Back of photograph stamped, "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / McKay, BC, Carl. 343R2"
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Images
Less detail

May Day invitations

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57753
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of invitations to the crowning of Beulah Toebaert as Burnaby's 1927 May Queen, as well as invitations to a Complimentary Banquet for "MISS BEULAH TOEBAERT / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR". Both events were to take place on May 28, 1927.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS013-002
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
File consists of invitations to the crowning of Beulah Toebaert as Burnaby's 1927 May Queen, as well as invitations to a Complimentary Banquet for "MISS BEULAH TOEBAERT / AND MAIDS OF HONOUR". Both events were to take place on May 28, 1927.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Coronation and celebration papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57771
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927-1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining to celebrations attended by George Jeffery. Included in the file are brochures entitled, "Canada's Diamond Jubilee of Confederation / July 2nd / Burnaby's Official Programme" and "Civic Coronation Service / Sunday, May the Ninth, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Seven"…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927-1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS013-017
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining to celebrations attended by George Jeffery. Included in the file are brochures entitled, "Canada's Diamond Jubilee of Confederation / July 2nd / Burnaby's Official Programme" and "Civic Coronation Service / Sunday, May the Ninth, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Seven". There are also notes that appear to be for a speech written on several envelopes and a white Diamond Jubilee of Confederation committee ribbon.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Opening of Burnaby Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34257
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 6, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.7 x 16.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of Burnaby Park at the foot of 2nd Street. The photograph was likely taken just after the ribbon cutting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 6, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.7 x 16.7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of Burnaby Park at the foot of 2nd Street. The photograph was likely taken just after the ribbon cutting.
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Persons - Crowds
Events - Openings
Geographic Features - Parks
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "Burnaby Park / Official Opening, August 6th 1927"
Geographic Access
Wedgewood Street
Robert Burnaby Park
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Images
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Diamond Jubilee of Confederation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34258
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 2, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.1 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee at Central Park. The event was held on July 2,1927 with a parade from the Municipal Hall at Edmonds along Kingsway to Central Park. Memorial services for those who died in the Great War were held at the Municipal Hall and the Memorial Hall, Royal…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 2, 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Jeffery subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.1 x 16.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
013-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee at Central Park. The event was held on July 2,1927 with a parade from the Municipal Hall at Edmonds along Kingsway to Central Park. Memorial services for those who died in the Great War were held at the Municipal Hall and the Memorial Hall, Royal Oak. Shown in this photograph is Reeve Bennett (Vancouver) addressing the crowd. Also on the dais are: ex-Reeve J.W. Weart, ex-Reeve T. Sanderson, Councillor Grimmett (Vancouver), Councillor Hall (Vancouver), Councillor Buckingham (South Vancouver), Burnaby's May Queen and suite, Leon Ladner (M.P.), and Miss Jean Cameron as "Miss Canada."
Subjects
Celebrations - Jubilee
Symbols - Flags
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Weart, John W.
Sanderson, Thomas F.
Ladner, Leon
Cameron, Jean
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lloyd's Studio
Notes
Annotation at bottom of photographs reads, "Diamond Jubilee of Confederation / Burnaby, B.C., July 2nd '27"
Back of photographs stamped, "Lloyd's Studio / 3966 Kingsway / McKay, B.C., Carl. 343R2"
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Central Park
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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