"Holidays" found 21 records | Heritage Burnaby

1979 Statutory Holidays falling on a Week-End

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 15445

Meeting Date: 4-Dec-1978

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 85

Item No.: 7

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 15445

Meeting Date: 4-Dec-1978

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 85

Item No.: 7

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 15445

4-Dec-1978 Meeting Minutes

Annual Holidays - Municipal Manager

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 20842

Meeting Date: 9-Apr-1973

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 27

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 20842

Meeting Date: 9-Apr-1973

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 27

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 20842

9-Apr-1973 Meeting Minutes

Bygones of Burnaby : an anecdotal history

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-

Publication Date: 1976; c1975

Call Number: 971.133 MCG COPY 4

-1904, whose 'country place' was situated on Douglas Road about half a mile west of Sperling. Mr. Schou used to spend his weekends and holidays at his small Burnaby house. Later, his stepmother and his two sisters Miss Kaiah and Miss Lucy came out from England and it was decided then that the country

1 digital book

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Digital Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 971.133 MCG COPY 4

Author: McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-

Place of Publication: Burnaby, B.C.

Publisher: Century Park Museum Association

Publication Date: 1976; c1975

Physical Description: 108 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Burnaby (B.C.)--History

Notes: 4 copies held: copy 4.

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Christmas art display

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: December 1973

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 19 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Brentwood Park teacher Jane Lizee, standing with students Arlene Dillon and John Howe who are members of grades five and six and are working on a Christmas art display for visiting teachers.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: December 1973

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 19 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1258

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Brentwood Park teacher Jane Lizee, standing with students Arlene Dillon and John Howe who are members of grades five and six and are working on a Christmas art display for visiting teachers.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers; Holidays - Christmas

Names: Lizee, Jane; Dillon, Arlene; Howe, John

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: King, Basil

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "FESTIVE ART / Grade five and six students of Burnaby's Brentwood Park School have created a Christmas art display for visiting teachers, so that students from other schools can gain ideas for their own decorations. Display was built under supervision of teacher Jane Lizee, left. Pupils Arlene Dillon, 10 and John Howe, 10, are seen working on one of the school's dimensional displays."

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Christmas hours sign for Canada Way Food Market

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [197-]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Toy fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 sign : red ink on cardboard

Scope and Content: Item consists of a double sided handwritten sign in red ink listing Christmas store hours for the Canada Way Food Market. Sign reads: "STORE HOURS / Dec. 24 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. / Dec. 25 Closed / Dec. 26 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. / Merry / Christmas". The Canada Way Food Market was located at 4694 Canada Wa…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Toy fonds

Series: Harry Toy business records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 sign : red ink on cardboard

Scope and Content: Item consists of a double sided handwritten sign in red ink listing Christmas store hours for the Canada Way Food Market. Sign reads: "STORE HOURS / Dec. 24 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. / Dec. 25 Closed / Dec. 26 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. / Merry / Christmas". The Canada Way Food Market was located at 4694 Canada Way, Burnaby.

Subjects: Holidays - Christmas

Names: Canada Way Food Market

Accession Code: BV023.25.4

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [197-]

Media Type: Textual Record

Related Material: See also BV023.16.19 - Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy; For associated artifacts from Canada Way Food Market see Accession BV023.17

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-11-30

Notes: Title based on contents of item

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Christmas tree inside log cabin exhibit at Heritage Village

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1971 and 1979]

Collection/Fonds: Century Park Museum Association fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a Christmas tree set up inside the log cabin exhibit at the Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum). The tree is decorated with colourful paper chains, paper ornaments, and strings of popcorn. Jars, tins and a cast iron frying pan are visible on wall shelving hanging behind the …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Century Park Museum Association fonds

Series: Heritage Village Museum exhibits and artifacts series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.7 cm

Material Details: Handwritten text in black ink on back reads: "Heritage / Village" and "Log Cabin / At Christmas".

Scope and Content: Photograph of a Christmas tree set up inside the log cabin exhibit at the Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum). The tree is decorated with colourful paper chains, paper ornaments, and strings of popcorn. Jars, tins and a cast iron frying pan are visible on wall shelving hanging behind the tree.

History: Donor was a volunteer with the Burnaby Village Museum for years and was in attendance on the day the Heritage Village Museum opened.

Subjects: Holidays - Christmas; Buildings - Residential - Cabins

Names: Burnaby Village Museum

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Drive

Accession Code: BV017.46.6

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1971 and 1979]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 03-Apr-2018

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

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December 24 and 31, 1973 (Staff Holidays)

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 21675

Meeting Date: 13-Nov-1973

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 84

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 21675

Meeting Date: 13-Nov-1973

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 84

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 21675

13-Nov-1973 Meeting Minutes

Easthope photograph album

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1930 and 1970]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 40 photographs : b&w on 8 album pages : 22 cm x 30 cm

Scope and Content: George and Dorothy Easthope photograph album. Album includes photographs of the couple on holiday, with family and pets, and building their home at 6671 Halifax Street in Burnaby, BC.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1930 and 1970]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Easthope family subseries

Physical Description: 40 photographs : b&w on 8 album pages : 22 cm x 30 cm

Description Level: File

Record No.: 451-039

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: BHS2003-06

Scope and Content: George and Dorothy Easthope photograph album. Album includes photographs of the couple on holiday, with family and pets, and building their home at 6671 Halifax Street in Burnaby, BC.

Names: Easthope, George Jr.; Easthope, Dorothy May Parkes

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of album; Album is missing several photographs. These photographs may be included in 451-001:451-038.

Geographic Access: Halifax Street

Street Address: 6671 Halifax Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Lochdale Area

Images

Easthope photograph album, [between 1930 and 1970] thumbnail

Exempt Staff, July 1, 1972 (Holiday)

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 22407

Meeting Date: 19-Jun-1972

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 40

Item No.: 4

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 22407

Meeting Date: 19-Jun-1972

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 40

Item No.: 4

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 22407

19-Jun-1972 Meeting Minutes

Fantasy Castle

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1972-1974

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 32 photographs : b&w

Scope and Content: Photographs of various "Fantasty Castle" Christmas events, hosted by the Boy Scouts. Volunteers and participants are dressed up in costumes, and the venue is decorated like the North Pole. Councillor Bill Lewarne participated as a volunteer and is visible in several of the photographs from 1974. …

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1972-1974

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 32 photographs : b&w

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-006

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Photographs of various "Fantasty Castle" Christmas events, hosted by the Boy Scouts. Volunteers and participants are dressed up in costumes, and the venue is decorated like the North Pole. Councillor Bill Lewarne participated as a volunteer and is visible in several of the photographs from 1974. Photographs are adhered to poster paper decorated with black marker and annotated in pencil.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Holidays - Christmas

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

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Heritage Christmas

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: Dec. 1977

Collection/Fonds: Century Park Museum Association fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Publicity photograph for Heritage Christmas at Heritage Village Museum. Beverly MacPherson is dressed in a period costume and is being helped out of a sleigh by John Adams who is also dressed in costume and wearing a top hat. The man holding a tree in the background is identified as Fred Hicks. The…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Century Park Museum Association fonds

Series: Century Park Museum Association photograph collection series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Publicity photograph for Heritage Christmas at Heritage Village Museum. Beverly MacPherson is dressed in a period costume and is being helped out of a sleigh by John Adams who is also dressed in costume and wearing a top hat. The man holding a tree in the background is identified as Fred Hicks. The ground is covered in snow and it is snowing. The log cabin is visible in the background.

Subjects: Holidays - Christmas; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Names: Burnaby Village Museum; Adams, John; MacPherson, Beverly; Hicks, Alfred

Accession Code: BV020.5.588

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: Dec. 1977

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 9-Apr-20

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in verso in pencil reads: "Heritage Christmas publicity photo- Dec. 1977 L to R Fred Hicks / Beverly macPherson / John Adams"

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House at 5250 Claude Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: February 7, 1977

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the house at 5250 Claude Avenue, with Christmas decorations on the wall.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: February 7, 1977

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-015

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the house at 5250 Claude Avenue, with Christmas decorations on the wall.

Subjects: Holidays - Christmas

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying; Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman

Geographic Access: Claude Avenue

Street Address: 5250 Claude Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Images

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Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 sound recordings (wav) (68 min., 52 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (68 min., 53 sec.)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 00:00-16:47 Bill and Ellen share where they were born, grew up and went to school as citizens of the United States and how they met in Pe…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Museum Oral Histories series

Subseries: Many Voices Project Interviews subseries

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 sound recordings (wav) (68 min., 52 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (68 min., 53 sec.)

Material Details: Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewees: Ellen and Bill Schwartz Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: May 15, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 01:08:52 Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby Photograph information: Bill and Ellen Schwartz.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 00:00-16:47 Bill and Ellen share where they were born, grew up and went to school as citizens of the United States and how they met in Pennsylvania the 1970s. Bill and Ellen explain how in the 1970s, they were discouraged about the current politics in the United States under the Nixon administration and how they were inspired by the “back to the land” ideals, rejecting materialism and wanting an alternative lifestyle. With these ideals in mind, they recall how in 1972 they and a few other friends decided to leave the United States, move to British Columbia with the goal of buying land in the Okanagan or Kootenay region and starting a new lifestyle for themselves. Bill and Ellen recollect how they purchased 20 acres of land in Galena Bay in the Kootenays and how they lived in the area off and on until the early 1980s. They describe how they cleared three acres of land, built a cabin, put in a garden, chicken coop and honey bees. With the challenges of the isolated location and no access to electricity they explain how they decided that they had to live elsewhere in order to make a living. Ellen talks about working as a special education teacher in Revelstoke and Slocan and how Bill obtained his teaching certificate while they lived in Nelson. Bill and Ellen describe themselves as environmentalists and of how they both became active Provincial environmentalists during the construction of the Revelstoke Dam. Bill talks about getting work with the “Energy Van” program talking about energy conservation, renewable energy and recycling. They explain how after their first child was born in 1980, they returned to Galena Bay for about a year and a half until Bill was offered a job with the Department of Energy Conservation which lead them to move to Vancouver. 16:48 – 22:46 Bill and Ellen describe their first few years of living in Vancouver and at University of British Columbia while Ellen completed her master’s degree in creative writing. During this time, they had their second child. They recall how in 1988 how they purchased a house in Burnaby, selecting to live in the Deer Lake neighbourhood. They talk about the benefits of the neighbourhood including; a French immersion school for their children, proximity to the trails around Deer Lake and having transit close by. 22:47 – 33:55 Bill and Ellen talk about their consulting business “Polestar Communications”. A Burnaby based communications consulting firm composed of three people, Ellen and Bill and colleague Richard Banner. They describe how their business got started and some of the projects that they’ve worked on including; BC Hydro’s Power Smart Program, financial literacy curriculum that was introduced in B.C. schools and reports for the Province of British Columbia. Ellen and Bill convey how Bill has been a very active member with the City of Burnaby Environment Committee, the Steering Committee to develop a sustainable environmental strategy for Burnaby, how he’s been awarded for his contributions in coaching youth sports and other areas in which they have both volunteered. 33:56 – 43:07 Ellen describes how she got started in writing educational resources about the environment and how since she completed grad school in 1984, she’s published nineteen books. Ellen conveys how her first book was published and sold to the Province of British Columbia as part of the B.C. educational curriculum on the environment. Ellen talks about some of the children’s books that she’s written and published with themes including; social justice, the labour movement and racism in sports. Ellen describes some of her books and the research that she’s done. 43:08 – 51:04 Ellen and Bill Schwartz reflect on what they like about living in Burnaby. They talk about the benefits of their neighbourhood including; performances at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, the Burnaby Art Gallery and Deer Lake as well as having access to parks and community centres in Burnaby. 51:05-56:36 Bill and Ellen reflect on their involvement in the Jewish community, considering themselves non-secular Jews. Ellen talks about how they were involved with “Burquest” a Jewish Community Association and how they often observe some of the Jewish holidays including Hanukah and traditions including the Jewish coming of age ritual, bar mitzvah (masc.) and bat mistvah (fem.). Ellen mentions her involvement with the “Jone Betty Stuchner Oy Vey! Funniest Children’s book Award” where she acts a judge and her involvement with the Jewish Book festival and that she is a recipient of the Jewish Book award. 56:37 – 1:08:53 Bill and Ellen reflect on their 35 years living in Burnaby and how they’ve seen it change. They talk about the increased development and density in the city, how they are troubled by a lack of low income housing, the benefits and importance of public transportation and preservation of green space including Burnaby parks.

History: Interviewees' biographies: Ellen Schwartz was born in Washington, DC, (1950) but grew up in New Jersey. She attended the Universities of Chicago and Wisconsin before moving to a farm in Pennsylvania, where she met her future husband Bill Schwartz. Bill Schwartz grew up in and around Philadelphia (b. 1947), and attended Pennsylvania State University. After travelling, and discouraged with life in eastern America, he and Ellen decided that British Columbia held better prospects. Bill and Ellen quit their jobs in 1972 and moved to the Kootenay region where they adopted a “back to the land” lifestyle, a very new experience for both of them. After eight years of modest success, and occasional work in nearby towns, they opted to return to Vancouver where Bill had work and where they could raise a family more easily. They rented in Vancouver for a few years before moving to family housing at UBC, while Ellen studied creative writing. Bill founded a communications and writing company, and in 1988 they purchased a home in Burnaby. Ellen launched a new career as a writer, mainly for children young adults. Both were active in their careers, raising a family, and participating in local social and political activities. Interviewer biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history.

Creator: Burnaby Village Museum

Subjects: Education; Environmental Issues; Environmental Issues - Environmental Protection; Geographic Features; Geographic Features - Parks; Housing; Occupations; Occupations - Entrepreneurs; Occupations - Writers; Persons - Volunteers; Persons - Jewish Canadians; Social Issues; Social Issues - Racism; Religions; Religions - Judaism

Names: Schwartz, William "Bill"; Schwartz, Ellen; City of Burnaby; Polestar Communications; British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority

Responsibility: Damer, Eric

Accession Code: BV023.16.6

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023

Media Type: Sound Recording

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Lake Area

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Transcription available on Heritage Burnaby

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Audio Tracks

Interview with Ellen and Bill Schwartz, [1969-2023] (interview content), interviewed 15 May 2023

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Interview with Shirley Cohn

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 sound recordings (wav) (16 min., 57 sec.) (50 min., 36 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (50 min., 36 sec.)

Scope and Content: File consists of two recordings of oral history interviews with Shirley Cohn conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. The first interview was conducted on April 14, 2023 and the second interview was conducted on September 6, 2023. Summary of interview conducted on …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Museum Oral Histories series

Subseries: Many Voices Project Interviews subseries

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 sound recordings (wav) (16 min., 57 sec.) (50 min., 36 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (50 min., 36 sec.)

Material Details: Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewee: Shirley Cohn Location of Interviews: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Dates: April 14, 2023 and September 6, 2023 Total Number of Tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 67 min., 33 sec. Digital master recording (wav) recording of second interview (50 min., 36 sec.) was converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby

Scope and Content: File consists of two recordings of oral history interviews with Shirley Cohn conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. The first interview was conducted on April 14, 2023 and the second interview was conducted on September 6, 2023. Summary of interview conducted on September 6, 2023: 0:00 – 16:09 Shirley Cohn shares background information about her parents who immigrated to Detroit from Hungary in the 1930’s. Shirley recalls what it was like for her parents being Jewish during World War II and how many of their relations were killed in the Holocaust. Shirley talks about her Jewish Hungarian heritage, what it was like growing up in Detroit, the Jewish community in Detroit and the Jewish holidays and traditions that her family celebrated. Shirley recalls her high school and University education and experiences, starting her career in social work and how she met her future husband, Theodore “Ted” Cohn. 16:10 – 18:27 Shirley shares the story about her father in law, Dr. Daniel E. Cohn who was Harry Houdini’s doctor at the time of his death in Detroit on Oct. 31, 1926. Shirley explains that she donated some of Dr. Daniel E. Cohn’s original documents pertaining to this event to the New York Public Library. 18:28 – 26:04 Shirley describes her experiences living and working in London Ontario while her husband was a professor at University of Western Ontario and Shirley worked as a social worker in family services. Shirley recalls experiences of anti-Semitism while living in London. Shirley talks about moving to Burnaby in 1977 after her husband took a job as a professor at Simon Fraser University. Shirley describes her experiences living in Burnaby, raising a family and working as a social worker at Burnaby General Hospital. 26:05 – 26:18 Shirley talks about her interests outside of work, her family’s involvement in the Burquest Jewish Community Association and being a member of Temple Shalom. Shirley conveys information about other Jewish synagogues in Greater Vancouver, describes Reform Judaism at Temple Shalom and some Jewish cultural practices that her family has been involved with. 26:19 – 33:12 Shirley describes her family’s experiences living in the Garden Village nieghbourhood in Burnaby, her involvement sharing Jewish cultural traditions at her children’s school and recalls her children’s experiences attending school in Burnaby. 33:13 – 40:46 Shirley conveys the career paths that her children took and talks about what she likes about living in Burnaby including; the walking and hiking trails, the cultural and art performances and her involvement in local politics. Shirley talks about her and her husband’s involvement in the SFU retirees association and the SFURA walking and hiking group. Shirley reflects on her husband’s academic career, experiences teaching at SFU and the role of the Hillel Jewish Students Association at the Simon Fraser University. Shirley talks about the difficulties of discussing political views about the State of Israel. Shirley describes some traditional Jewish foods, the roles that they play and a local bakery that carries Jewish bake goods. 40:47 – 50:36 Shirley describes her current daily life in Burnaby; working one day a week as a social worker, gardening, her involvement at Temple Shalom and the Jewish Community Centre and how she travels in Burnaby. Shirley recalls the changes that she’s encountered in Burnaby and in her career over the years, shares a story about her husband losing his thesis and describes what Burnaby was like while she was raising her family. Shirley shares what she thinks about the areas of development in Burnaby and conveys the importance of having parks and affordable housing. In closing, Shirley reflects on what is like to be a Jewish person living in Burnaby.

History: Interviewee biography: Shirley Tanner was born in Detroit in 1947. Her parents were both Jewish. Her mother fled Hungary as a refugee in 1939, while her father emigrated from there in 1934. Shirley attended public schools in Detroit, and then studied social work at the University of Michigan. After marriage, Shirley and Ted Cohn moved to Ontario where Ted had a faculty appointment at the University of Western Ontario in political science. Six years later they moved to Burnaby for Ted’s teaching position in political science at Simon Fraser University. While living in Burnaby, Shirley took care of a growing family while also practicing social work, mainly at Burnaby Hospital. The family enjoyed Burnaby’s libraries and parks. Shirley helped out at her children’s schools, became a Block Watch captain, and the family joined Burquest Jewish Community Association. The Cohns later became members of Temple Sholom Synagogue in Vancouver, while remaining in Burnaby. Beginning in 2009, Ted started an informal hiking group for retired Simon Fraser University staff. This group has been open to others, so now has a wide variety of members. Shirley has also helped lead hikes in the region. Interviewer biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history.

Creator: Burnaby Village Museum

Subjects: Education; Recreational Activities - Hiking; Organizations; Organizations - Societies and Clubs; Migration; Persons - Jewish Canadians; Religions - Judaism; Social Issues - Racism; Social Issues; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Cohn, Dr. Daniel E.; Cohn, Shirley; Cohn, Theodore H. "Ted"; Burquest; Hillel Jewish Students Association; Simon Fraser University; SFURA walking and hiking group; Simon Fraser University Retirees Association "SFURA"; Temple Shalom

Responsibility: Damer, Eric

Accession Code: BV023.16.1

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023

Media Type: Sound Recording

Notes: Title based on contents of file; Summary, recording and transcript of second interview available on Heritage Burnaby

Documents

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Audio Tracks

Interview with Shirley Cohn, [1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0001_003.mp3

Kathleen Moore family subseries

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1918]-1985

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Subseries

Physical Description: 4 photographs and 1 pamphlet

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of a photograph of the Moxham residence on 6th Street in Burnaby, photograph of Edmonds Street School class, and a pamphlet called "Gilmore Generations". Also included are two photographs of the Brook House at 7725 4th Street.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1918]-1985

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Kathleen Moore family subseries

Physical Description: 4 photographs and 1 pamphlet

Description Level: Subseries

Accession Number: BHS1985-03; BHS1985-09; BHS1991-33

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of a photograph of the Moxham residence on 6th Street in Burnaby, photograph of Edmonds Street School class, and a pamphlet called "Gilmore Generations". Also included are two photographs of the Brook House at 7725 4th Street.

History: Kathleen Moxham was born in England in 1911. She emigrated from England with her family in 1912, settling first in New Westminster, BC. A year later, they moved to a large house on Sixth Street in Burnaby, BC. Kathleen’s father, Godfrey Moxham, worked as a contractor. He cleared land and built houses, including the Brook House (now the Normanna Rest Home). He died April 8, 1968. Kathleen attended Edmonds Elementary School and later Burnaby South High School. She remembers going on strike with fellow Edmonds Elementary students in 1919 when teachers refused to allow students a spring holiday after so much time had been lost to school closures brought on by the influenza epidemic earlier in the school year.

Names: Moore, Kathleen Agnes Moxham

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph

Creator: Moore, Kathleen Agnes Moxham

Notes: Title based on creator of subseries; PC 135, PC139, PC266, MSS156

Mary Forsyth fonds

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1893] (date of original) -2004

Collection/Fonds: Mary Forsyth fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: Textual records, graphic material and cartographic material

Scope and Content: Records consist of material created and collected by Mary Forsyth. Records include correspondence, photographs, a map, presentation notes, and reviews along with research for historical and biographical essays pertaining to pioneering families, organizations, and the geographical area of South Burn…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1893] (date of original) -2004

Collection/Fonds: Mary Forsyth fonds

Physical Description: Textual records, graphic material and cartographic material

Description Level: Fonds

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: 2014-27

Scope and Content: Records consist of material created and collected by Mary Forsyth. Records include correspondence, photographs, a map, presentation notes, and reviews along with research for historical and biographical essays pertaining to pioneering families, organizations, and the geographical area of South Burnaby. One of her major research projects consists of "A Walking Environment for South Burnaby," which also became a proposal to The Corporation of the District of Burnaby. Historical information and photographs pertaining to South Burnaby pioneer families and organizations were compiled from interviews with the intention of publishing a book.

History: Mary Gertrude (Bolton) Forsyth was born at her parents' home in Burnaby on March 5, 1923, and was the daughter of Richard Bolton and Gertrude (nee Hern). Mary's father, Richard, immigrated to Canada from Sunderland, England, in 1911. He lived with his brother George in New Westminster prior to purchasing property in South Burnaby in 1916 and built a bungalow located at 859 Marine Drive. Richard Bolton was employed as the municipal treasurer for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and, in 1919, he returned to Sunderland with three months leave of absence to marry Mary Gertrude Hern, daughter of Captain and Mrs. John Hern. Mary grew up with her parents and sister Nancy in the house that her father built on Marine Drive. She married Lloyd Forsyth in 1946 and they had two children, Diane and Robert. Mary and her husband raised their family in Burnaby and built a house at 855 Marine Drive, on the lot originally purchased by her father, and moved later to a house located at 6457 Marine Drive. In 1964, after her children were grown, Mary completed her teaching degree at Simon Fraser University and went on to teach kindergarten at Nelson Elementary School. While a teacher within the Burnaby School District, Mary was instrumental in adopting ballet as part of the school curriculum. Mary was an active member of the Burnaby Historical Society, participating and leading local events and seminars. She was inspired by the idea of the 'Housewives Holiday', originally initiated by the Vancouver "Y’ S". In February 1960, she was integral in forming a committee in South Burnaby, working alongside Ruth Turner, Faye Treagh, and Dorothy Turnbull. The "Housewives Holiday" committee (a branch of the Clinton-Glenwood Recreation Association) planned several events at Bonsor Hall for Burnaby housewives from October 6 to December 8, 1960. After her retirement from teaching, Mary returned to Simon Fraser University to do further studies and, in 1983, she wrote an essay for an Environmental Education course, titled "A Walking Environment for South Burnaby". The essay was conducted as a feasibility study to provide a walking environment in her community and included a formal essay, a media book, a map, and a slide presentation which was presented to a variety of local community groups. In 1984, Mary was the recipient of the North Fraser Harbour Commission Award to further her work on this project. In October 1986, her essay was adapted as a proposal to The Corporation of the District of Burnaby for a walking and cycling trail system for South Burnaby. Her proposal was taken into consideration by council and was later adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mary was very much interested in the history of South Burnaby and spent time between 1990 to 2004 conducting research through the Burnaby Historical Society, The City of Burnaby Archives, and several pioneering families who agreed to share their family records and be interviewed. Mary compiled her research into short historical and biographical essays by geographical area, family name, and organization. Mary (Bolton) Forsyth lived her whole life in South Burnaby and was an active and committed member of her community. She died on November 10, 2010.

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph; Cartographic Material

Creator: Forsyth, Mary

Notes: Title based on contents of fonds; Photo catalogue 572, MSS185

Nadeem and Surjeet Parmar in their home

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [Dec. 1975] (date of original), copied [2023]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. print ; 13 x 17.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Kalwant Singh "Nadeem" Parmar and his wife Surjeet inside their home located at 131 South Fell Avenue, Burnaby. Nadeem is seated in an armchair and Surjeet is seated on a sofa, both have upholstery with a floral design. There is a silver Christmas tree behind them.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. print ; 13 x 17.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Kalwant Singh "Nadeem" Parmar and his wife Surjeet inside their home located at 131 South Fell Avenue, Burnaby. Nadeem is seated in an armchair and Surjeet is seated on a sofa, both have upholstery with a floral design. There is a silver Christmas tree behind them.

History: Kalwant Singh Parmar was born June 9, 1936, Chuck 138 in Lyalpur (Old India before 1947). He was given his writer's name ("Nadeem", which means 'friend' in Persian). He holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Teaching from Punjab University and a diploma from the London Board of Education (L.B.E.)and a P.Eng. from Lancaster. Nadeem emigrated to Burnaby in 1973 and worked various jobs before working with CN/CP Telecommunications. He has seven books published in Punjabi, three in Urdu and is published in eight anthologies. He is fluent in Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi.

Subjects: Persons - South Asian Canadians; Holidays - Christmas

Names: Parmar, Kalwant Singh "Nadeem"

Accession Code: BV023.8.1

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [Dec. 1975] (date of original), copied [2023]

Media Type: Photograph

Related Material: See also: Suitcase used by Nadeem in his migration to Canada- BV023.8.2 and books authored by Nadeem Parmar BV023.8.3 & BV023.8.4

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-04-14

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph is a reprint of an original photograph taken in 1975; Note in ink on verso of photograph reads: "131._SOUTH_FELL_AVE / BURNABY_._B.C. / c.1975"

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New Year's Day sign for Canada Way Food Market

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [197-]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Toy fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 sign : red ink on cardboard

Scope and Content: Item consists of a double sided handwritten sign in red ink announcing the closure of the Canada Way Food Market on New Year's Day. One side of sign reads: "HAPPY / NEW YEAR! / STORE WILL BE CLOSED ON / NEW YEAR'S DAY (JAN. 1ST) / Thank you for your patronage!" and the other side of sign reads: "H…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Toy fonds

Series: Harry Toy business records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 sign : red ink on cardboard

Scope and Content: Item consists of a double sided handwritten sign in red ink announcing the closure of the Canada Way Food Market on New Year's Day. One side of sign reads: "HAPPY / NEW YEAR! / STORE WILL BE CLOSED ON / NEW YEAR'S DAY (JAN. 1ST) / Thank you for your patronage!" and the other side of sign reads: "Happy / NEW / YEAR! / STORE WILL BE / CLOSED ON / NEW YEAR'S DAY (JAN. 1ST.) / Thank You". The Canada Way Food Market was located at 4694 Canada Way, Burnaby.

Subjects: Holidays

Names: Canada Way Food Market

Accession Code: BV023.25.5

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [197-]

Media Type: Textual Record

Related Material: See also BV023.16.19 - Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy; For associated artifacts from Canada Way Food Market see Accession BV023.17