14 records – page 1 of 1.

Burnaby Historical Society Christmas

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1999 and 2010]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a Burnaby Historical Society Christmas party held in the ice cream parlour at the Burnaby Village Museum. The party included a performance by a group of burlesque dancers in retro costumes and visit by Santa Claus.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1999 and 2010]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
633-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a Burnaby Historical Society Christmas party held in the ice cream parlour at the Burnaby Village Museum. The party included a performance by a group of burlesque dancers in retro costumes and visit by Santa Claus.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photographs
Photographs were originally contained in a photograph album and removed by Archives staff for preservation purposes. Original order of photographs within the album is maintained.
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Burnaby North High School's mascot statue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78796
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 27, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby North High School's Viking mascot stature dressed as Santa for the holiday season. An unidentified man and woman are also in the photograph standing and sitting by the statue. The beard and hat were made by the school's sewing class.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 27, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0113
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby North High School's Viking mascot stature dressed as Santa for the holiday season. An unidentified man and woman are also in the photograph standing and sitting by the statue. The beard and hat were made by the school's sewing class.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Names
Burnaby North High School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Blissett, Rebecca
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "3618 Bby Rebecca 85% Bby p 1"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Choir Leoni

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78739
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 13, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the "Choir Leoni” men’s choir performing at Willingdon Church for their annual Christmas celebration.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 13, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0092
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of the "Choir Leoni” men’s choir performing at Willingdon Church for their annual Christmas celebration.
Subjects
Performances - Concerts
Holidays - Christmas
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Blissett, Rebecca
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "3467 Bby Rebecca / 104% Bby p. 20"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Deer Lake BC

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w photogravure on paper ; 10.0 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the north side of Deer Lake, including the Hart family's "Avalon" estate (which later became Hart House restaurant). The photograph was likely taken from a hill on Sperling Avenue. The photogravure has been made into a greeting card. Printed on the bottom front of the card: "Deer Lak…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w photogravure on paper ; 10.0 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the north side of Deer Lake, including the Hart family's "Avalon" estate (which later became Hart House restaurant). The photograph was likely taken from a hill on Sperling Avenue. The photogravure has been made into a greeting card. Printed on the bottom front of the card: "Deer Lake B.C. / May your Christmas be a Merry One / And the New Year full of Happiness." An annotation on the back of the back of the card reads, "Looking NNE. / probably from hill on Sperling Ave."
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Holidays - Christmas
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Deer Lake
Street Address
6664 Deer Lake Avenue
Accession Code
HV976.139.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-?]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-06-20
Notes
Transcribed title
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Dennis and Linda Cogar

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80752
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 26, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dennis and Linda Cogar preparing for the Christmas season by decorating their home and yard.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 26, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 20 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dennis and Linda Cogar preparing for the Christmas season by decorating their home and yard.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Names
Cogar, Dennis
Cogar, Linda
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby p 13 43% / Bby 2593 A"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Edith, Jack and Maureen Fleming

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1993]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of siblings Edith (Edie) Ehlers (nee Fleming), John (Jack) Fleming and Maureen Clayton (nee Fleming) standing next to a Christmas tree.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of siblings Edith (Edie) Ehlers (nee Fleming), John (Jack) Fleming and Maureen Clayton (nee Fleming) standing next to a Christmas tree.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Names
Ehlers, Edith "Edie" Fleming
Fleming, John "Jack" Reyland
Clayton, Sara Maureen Fleming
Accession Code
BV016.46.121
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1993]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Aug-2018
Notes
Title based on annotations in album
Photograph is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Father Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78722
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 3, 1995
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 Burnaby Village Museum’s Father Christmas and two unidentified children.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 3, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0080
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Village Museum’s Father Christmas and two unidentified children.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Langdeau, Brian
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "12/3 BNW - 15 - 107% / 3322 Brian Bby"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 1

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1892-1905
Length
0:09:33
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. He tells stories of the antics he got into with his brothers. Claude's wife, Marion Hill speaks encouraging words.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. He tells stories of the antics he got into with his brothers. Claude's wife, Marion Hill speaks encouraging words.
Date Range
1892-1905
Photo Info
Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933
Length
0:09:33
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
November 7, 1977
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.
Biographical Notes
Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:30:00
Interviewee Name
Hill, Claude
Hill, Marion
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill

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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 2

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1892-1905
Length
0:08:15
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. Claude and Marion HIll continue discussing Christmas traditions of the time.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. Claude and Marion HIll continue discussing Christmas traditions of the time.
Date Range
1892-1905
Photo Info
Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933
Length
0:08:15
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
November 7, 1977
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.
Biographical Notes
Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:30:00
Interviewee Name
Hill, Claude
Hill, Marion
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track two of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill

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Jerry Dobrovolny

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98037
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 City of New Westminster councillor Jerry Dobrovolny standing in front of his home. The house is covered in lit-up Christmas lights, and a Christmas tree visible in the front window.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3117
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of City of New Westminster councillor Jerry Dobrovolny standing in front of his home. The house is covered in lit-up Christmas lights, and a Christmas tree visible in the front window.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Holidays - Christmas
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in a December 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Man beside a miniature town

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78765
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 20, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man beside what appears to be a mini replica of the town of Bethlehem.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 20, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0106
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man beside what appears to be a mini replica of the town of Bethlehem.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Blissett, Rebecca
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "3580 A Bby Rebecca / 12/20 Bby p. 20 65%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Nativity Scene

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 23, 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 Brendan Spinelli, Taryne Lepp, Bonnie Noble, and Tony vander Waarde in the annual live nativity scene at Willingdon Church.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 23, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1046
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Brendan Spinelli, Taryne Lepp, Bonnie Noble, and Tony vander Waarde in the annual live nativity scene at Willingdon Church.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Names
Spinelli, Brendan
Lepp, Taryne
Noble, Bonnie
vander Waarde, Tony
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Burnaby Rebecca 2894 73%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Ronda McDiarmid

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78717
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 29, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mandeville Garden's Ronda McDiarmid as she looks over the garden centre's Department 56, made up of porcelain figures, shops and houses.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 29, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0076
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mandeville Garden's Ronda McDiarmid as she looks over the garden centre's Department 56, made up of porcelain figures, shops and houses.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Names
McDiarmid, Ronda
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "3320 Bby/NW"
Scan is cropped
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Sinterklaas

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79759
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 4, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sinterklaas, the traditional Dutch Santa, shaking people's hands at the Westminster Quay Public Market.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 4, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 21 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0502
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sinterklaas, the traditional Dutch Santa, shaking people's hands at the Westminster Quay Public Market.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Clothing - Costumes
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "2968 NW Mario / 82% Bby p. 3"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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