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Digney Family fonds

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-19[61]
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w + 1 film reel : col. ; 16mm + 7 optical discs (DVDs) + 1 portable drive
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of a reel of film (digitized into four segments) created by Andy Digney; a panorama photograph of the Digney Pee-Wee Bowling League from 1958 or 1959; and 18 film segments on DVD that were originally created by Andy Digney between 1934 and 1961 and digitized by his grandson Paul Dign…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-19[61]
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w + 1 film reel : col. ; 16mm + 7 optical discs (DVDs) + 1 portable drive
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of a reel of film (digitized into four segments) created by Andy Digney; a panorama photograph of the Digney Pee-Wee Bowling League from 1958 or 1959; and 18 film segments on DVD that were originally created by Andy Digney between 1934 and 1961 and digitized by his grandson Paul Digney in 2012. The 16mm film is divided into the following segments: the Oak Theatre in 1936 (construction and opening); the Royal Visit (from the King and Queen) in 1939; Burnaby Sports and May Day events (ca. 1937); and the Labour parade (ca. 1935). The 18 film segments contain footage of the Digney family at their home in Brandon, Manitoba, and Burnaby; views of the Oak Theatre and Digney Speedway in operation; and their travels throughout British Columbia and abroad. The 18 film segments are described at the item level and titled: Andy's first film; Brandon, Manitoba; Burnaby and Digney recreational events; Trip to Kamloops; Burnaby; Burnaby, Vancouver and the north shore; Galiano Island, Oak Theatre and Calgary; Travels to Ontario, Quebec and England; Travels to England #2; Travels to England #3; Parades; Digney family in Burnaby; Paul Digney and family; Digney family and the Oak Theatre gardens; Digney family at Bonsor Avenue and family outings; Building and opening the Digney Speedway; Digney family travel the praries; and San Francisco Trip.
History
Andy Digney was born in London, England, on July 27, 1886. His given names were Andrew Charles. In 1905, he immigrated with his elder brother to Raymore, Saskatchewan, and worked on a farm. In 1914, he met and married Alice Swan and in 1920 they had their one and only child, Ernest ('Dig'). The young family lived in Beatty, Saskatchewan, where they ran a small general store with a pool hall over the top. Andy sold the store and they moved to Carberry, Manitoba, where Andy worked selling lightning rods and hanging wallpaper. At this time, he met and formed a partnership with someone who owned a hand cranked move projector and in the evenings, he and his wife traveled to church halls in neighbouring towns, showing movies. Eventually, Digney purchased his own movie projector and opened a small theatre in Carberry. He worked odd jobs during the daytime and projected movies in his small theatre at night. Eventually he made enough money to move to Brandon, Manitoba, where he purchased a restaurant, which he turned into a theatre with living quarters above. Andy called the theatre 'The Oak' since the mighty oak was strong and stood forever. After starting the first Oak Theatre in Brandon, Manitoba, when talking pictures came along, Andy Digney, his wife Alice and son Ernest ('Dig') moved to Burnaby in 1935 and chose the site of their new theatre and home at the corner of Kingsway and Marlborough. The Oak Theatre - which opened on August 4, 1937 - was hailed as an artistic masterpiece for its ultra modern white stucco exterior, floodlights and pink-and-green neon marquee. The interior featured a mirrored ceiling, fireplace, and aquarium and had a colour scheme of orchid, royal blue, silver and black. Andy was a very involved member of the Burnaby community, becoming the founding president of the Lion's club and the chairman of the committee raising money for war bonds during World War II. In 1944, Andy suffered a severe heart attack, forcing him to retire, so in 1945, he sold the theatre to Odeon Theatres of Canada who continued to operate at this location until 1968 when competition forced its closure and demolition. Andy and his family relocated to a home on Bonsor Avenue on 3/4 acres where he spent much of his time cultivating a lovely garden. In about 1946, Andy was approached by the B.C. Midget Auto Racing Association [original name retained for historical accuracy], who were looking for a good location to race the smaller racing cars popular at the time. Andy was interested and purchased 10 acres of property located near the corner of Irmin Street and MacPherson Avenue and built a race track. The Digney Speedway opened on July 8, 1948, with stands that had capacity of holding 4500 people. In 1949, when the popularity of this kind of racing declined, Digney started racing roadsters. However, he struggled to find local drivers, and it was expensive to bring in drivers from elsewhere. In 1951, Digney found a winner: jalopy racing. Local men would buy 1930s cars and strip them down, remove the glass, and weld the doors shut. By early 1952 over 40 cars were showing up for jalopy races. By the early 1950s, the Speedway was well established, with coverage in the sports pages and on radio. Andy's son Dig worked at the race track but moved away with his wife in 1951 to work in Seattle. Dig and his wife Joyce, along with their two young sons, Paul and Bruce, returned to Burnaby in 1953, moving into a 550-square-foot apartment located above the Digney Speedway restrooms. In 1954, Simpson Sears built a large store on Kingsway and their parking lot came up to the back garden of the family home on Bonsor Avenue. Andy thought of building small stores on his property but in the end decided to build a bowling alley, clearing out his beautiful garden. The Digney Bowl opened on August 19, 1955, and Andy, Alice, Dig, and Joyce all worked at both the Speedway and the bowling alley. In 1956, Andy decided to finally retire and sold the bowling alley and home to his son Dig, which he paid for over time. Dig and his family moved into the house on Bonsor Avenue and ran the bowling alley until their son Bruce took over in 1980. Andy Digney died in 1964 while travelling with his wife in England. Alice died on June 3, 1982, and Dig died on November 27, 2009.
Media Type
Moving Images
Photographer
Digney, Andy
Creator
Digney family
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
Photo/MI catalogue 562
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Digney Family fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10597
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1954 and 1964] (date of originals), copied in 2016 and 2019
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
6 video recordings (mp4) (approx. 3hr., 18 min.) : digital, 23 fps
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of compilation of six films (including film clips) created by Andy Digney and his son Ernest "Dig" Digney. Film content includes footage of members of the Digney family and friends in Burnaby; the Digney homes on Bonsor Avenue and Kaymar Drive; construction of the Digney Bowling Alle…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
6 video recordings (mp4) (approx. 3hr., 18 min.) : digital, 23 fps
Material Details
Films were digitized in 2019 from original 8 mm format
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of compilation of six films (including film clips) created by Andy Digney and his son Ernest "Dig" Digney. Film content includes footage of members of the Digney family and friends in Burnaby; the Digney homes on Bonsor Avenue and Kaymar Drive; construction of the Digney Bowling Alley and the Simpsons-Sears building; Lawn bowling at Central Park as well as various family events, gatherings, vacations and trips.
History
Andy Digney was born in London, England on July 27, 1886. His given names were Andrew Charles and in 1905, he immigrated with his elder brother to Raymore Saskatchewan and worked on a farm. In 1914, he met and married Alice Swan and in 1920 they had their one and only child, Ernest ('Dig'). The young family lived in Beatty Saskatchewan where they ran a small general store with a pool hall over the top. Andy sold the store and they moved to Carberry Manitoba where Andy worked selling lightening rods and hanging wallpaper. At this time he met and formed a partnership with someone who owned a hand cranked move projector and in the evenings, he and his wife, traveled to church halls in neighbouring towns showing movies. Eventually, he purchased his own movie projector and opened a small theatre in Carberry. He worked odd jobs during the daytime and projected movies in his small theatre at night. Eventually he made enough money to move to Brandon, Manitoba where he purchased a restaurant which he turned into a theatre with living quarters above. Andy called the theatre 'The Oak' since the mighty oak was strong and stood forever. After starting the first Oak Theatre in Brandon, Manitoba when talking pictures came along, Andy Digney, his wife Alice and son Ernest ('Dig') moved to Burnaby in 1936 and chose the site of their new theatre and home at the corner of Kingsway and Marlborough. The Oak Theatre - which opened on August 4, 1937 - was hailed as an artistic masterpiece for its ultra modern white stucco exterior, floodlights and pink-and-green neon marquee. The interior featured a mirrored ceiling, fireplace, and aquarium and had a colour scheme of orchid, royal blue, silver and black. Andy was a very involved member of the Burnaby community becoming the founding president of the Lion's club and the chairman of the committee raising money for war bonds during World War II. In 1944, Andy suffered a severe heart attack, forcing him to retire, so in 1945 he sold the theatre to Odeon Theatres of Canada who continued to operate at this location until 1968 when competition forced its closure and demolition. Andy and his family relocated to a house at 2698 Bonsor Avenue (after 1959-6521 Bonsor Ave.) on 3/4 acres where he spent much of his time cultivating a lovely garden. In about 1946, Andy was approached by the B.C. Midget Auto Racing Association, who were looking for a good location to race the smaller, racing cars, popular at the time. Andy was interested and purchased 10 acres of property located near the corner of Irmin Street and MacPherson Avenue and built a race track. The Digney Speedway opened on July 8, 1948 with stands that had capacity of holding 4500 people. In 1949, when the popularity of midget racing declined, Digney started racing roadsters. However, he struggled to find local drivers, and it was expensive to bring in drivers from elsewhere. In 1951 Digney found a winner: jalopy racing. Local men would buy 1930s cars and strip them down, remove the glass, and weld the doors shut. By early 1952 over forty cars were showing up for jalopy races. By the early 1950s the Speedway was well established, with coverage in the sports pages and on radio. Andy's son Ernest Digney (also known as Dig) worked at the race track but moved away with his wife in 1951 to work in Seattle. Dig and his wife Joyce, along with their two young sons, Paul and Bruce returned to Burnaby in 1953 moving into a 550 square foot apartment located above the Digney Speedway restrooms. In 1954 Simpsons-Sears built a large store on Kingsway and their parking lot came up to the back garden of the family home on Bonsor Avenue. Andy thought of building small stores on his property but in the end decided to build a bowling alley, clearing out his beautiful garden. The Digney Bowl opened on August 19,1955 and Andy Digney, his wife Alice, son 'Dig' and daughter in law Joyce all worked at both the Speedway and the Bowling Alley. In 1956 Andy decided to finally retire and sold the bowling alley and home to his son 'Dig' which he paid for over time. 'Dig' and his family moved into the house on Bonsor Avenue and ran the bowling alley until their son Bruce took over in 1980. Andy Digney died in England in 1964 while on his world tour. His wife Alice died on June 3, 1982 and their son, Ernest ('Dig') died November 27, 2009.
Creator
Digney, Andy
Digney, Ernest Frank "Dig"
Accession Code
BV019.18
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1954 and 1964] (date of originals), copied in 2016 and 2019
Media Type
Moving Images
Related Material
See also City of Burnaby Archives Digney Family fonds Photo/MI catalogue 562
Arrangement
Films are arranged and described at item level along with film clip segments. Master film footage numbered BV019.18.3 through BV019.18.8 were described in original order at item level. Digitized film content within the master film footage was also broken down into shorter film clips according to natural breaks within the original content and described separately as film clips (accession parts) in their original order: BV019.8.3.1 to BV019.8.3.28; BV019.8.4.1 to BV019.8.4.16; BV019.18.5.1 to BV019.8.5.7; BV019.18.6.1 to BV019.18.6.8; BV019.18.7.1 to BV019.18.7.15; BV019.18.8.1 to BV019.18.8.20
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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Discoveries and inventions of the nineteenth century

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2830
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Routledge, Robert
Edition
5th ed.
Publication Date
1881
Call Number
608 ROU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.85.1
Call Number
608 ROU
Edition
5th ed.
Author
Routledge, Robert
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
George Routledge and Sons
Publication Date
1881
Physical Description
xiii, 594 p., 9 leaves of plates : ill., map ; 21 cm.
Inscription
"Science and Art Department / of the / Committee of Council / on / Education / Queen's Prize / Obtained by / Thomas [Ledward] / in the Examination of Science Schools / May 1881. / by the Order of the Lords of the Commitee / of Council on Education. / MDCCCLXI." -printed on a sticker on the inside cover. "Thomas [Ledward]" is handwritten on the sticker.
Library Subject (LOC)
Inventions
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The dramatic works of William Shakespeare, from the text of Johnson, Stevens, and Reed : with glossorial notes, his life, and a critique on his genius & writings

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3116
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Publication Date
1823
Call Number
822.3 SHA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.165.83
Call Number
822.3 SHA
Author
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Contributor
Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Jones and Co.
Publication Date
1823
Physical Description
971 p. ; 22 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
English drama
English drama--Early modern and Elizabethan
Notes
critique by Nicholas Rowe, esq.
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The duchess

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1618
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Arthur, Frances Browne
Publication Date
1907
Call Number
820 ART
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.4015.1
Call Number
820 ART
Author
Arthur, Frances Browne
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Thomas Nelson and Sons
Publication Date
1907
Physical Description
301 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Great Britain--Fiction
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Eagles family fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97217
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919-1995
Collection/Fonds
Eagles family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
40 files of textual records and 1489 photographs (6 col. prints, 10 x 15 cm; 1,444 col. slides, 35 mm).
Scope and Content
Collection consists of records, correspondence, and photographs created by Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles related to their home and garden in the Deer Lake area of Burnaby. Also included in the collection are records pertaining the Burnaby Historical Society, the book "The Fraser's History from Glac…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919-1995
Collection/Fonds
Eagles family fonds
Physical Description
40 files of textual records and 1489 photographs (6 col. prints, 10 x 15 cm; 1,444 col. slides, 35 mm).
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2008-10
Scope and Content
Collection consists of records, correspondence, and photographs created by Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles related to their home and garden in the Deer Lake area of Burnaby. Also included in the collection are records pertaining the Burnaby Historical Society, the book "The Fraser's History from Glaciers to Early Settlements" and the Eagles' visit to Robert Burnaby's grave.
History
Blythe Eagles's paternal grandparents, Charles and Maude Eagles, immigrated to New Westminster in 1887. Their son Jack married Amelia Jane Johnston, and Blythe Eagles was born in New Westminster in 1902. In 1918, Blythe enrolled at the University of British Columbia and took a Physiology class with eight other top students. His future wife, Violet Dunbar, was the lone woman in the class. Blythe graduated in 1922, winning the Governor General's Gold Medal as top student. He received his MA in 1924 and his PhD in 1926 from the University of Toronto. He then completed his post-doctoral study at the National Institute for Medical Research in London, England. In 1933, Dr. Eagles became head of the Department of Dairying (1936-1955), Chairman of the Division of Animal Science (1955-1967), and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture (in 1949 until his retirement in 1967). In 1968, he received an Honorary Doctor of Science Award from UBC. Blythe was also one of the first appointments to the Burnaby Town Planning Commission. Violet Evelyn Dunbar was born September 29, 1899, in Ontario, the eldest child of John and Mary (Tompson) Dunbar. Violet obtained her BA in 1921 and MA in 1922 from the University of British Columbia. In 1922, she attended the Provincial Normal School and, within six months, had a teaching certificate and taught at Lord Hudson School in 1923. In September 1923, she was awarded a two-year scholarship to the University of Toronto, where she joined Blythe in the Bio-Chemistry Department. She received a second MA and a PhD in 1929. Her graduate studies entailed research in pure proteins and enzymes related to the commercial production of cheese. Through this work, she was recognized as one of the leading enzyme chemists in the country, being a senior lab instructor of biochemistry. Violet was one of the founders of the Burnaby Council of Women and active member of the International Council of Women. Blythe and Violet Eagles purchased property at Deer Lake in 1929 and began construction of their home shortly before their marriage on June 25, 1930. The Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles Estate is a unique expression of the talents and tastes of both the Eagles and Frank Ebenezer Buck (1875-1970), who was head of the Horticultural Department and the Campus Landscape Architect at U.B.C. and established the plan for the Eagles garden while Blythe selected many of the plantings. The Eagles themselves designed the house as a romantic cottage inspired by the British Arts and Crafts style. Violet was an enthusiastic amateur gardener, maintaining and continually developing the garden. The Eagles were active volunteers in the local community as well as at UBC. When Simon Fraser University opened in Burnaby, they became well-known for entertaining dignitaries and special guests of the university in their lavish garden. After Violet's death in 1993, the estate was sold to the City of Burnaby. The funds were used to establish a Chair in Agriculture at the University of British Columbia in their memory.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Other Title Information
Title was changed from Eagles family collection to Eagles family fonds to better reflect the nature of the materials.
Notes
Title based on contents of collection
BHS245, BHS331, BHS404, MSS032, BHS314, BHS482, MSS055
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Eagles family subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912 -1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records, correspondence, and photographs created by Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles related to their home and garden in the Deer Lake area of Burnaby. Also included in the subseries are records pertaining the Burnaby Historical Society, the book "The Fraser's History from Glacie…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912 -1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Eagles family subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-11
BHS1996-21
BHS2000-04
BHS1987-07
BHS1995-06
BHS1991-18
BHS1995-03
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records, correspondence, and photographs created by Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles related to their home and garden in the Deer Lake area of Burnaby. Also included in the subseries are records pertaining the Burnaby Historical Society, the book "The Fraser's History from Glaciers to Early Settlements" and the Eagles' visit to Robert Burnaby's grave.
History
Blythe Eagles's paternal grandparents Charles and Maude Eagles immigrated to New Westminster in 1887. Their son Jack married Amelia Jane Johnston, and Blythe Eagles was born in New Westminster in 1902. In 1918, Blythe enrolled at the University of British Columbia and took a Physiology class with eight other top students; his future wife, Violet Dunbar, was the lone woman in the class. Blythe graduated in 1922, winning the Governor General's Gold Medal as top student. He received his MA in 1924 and his PhD in 1926 from the University of Toronto. He then completed his post-doctoral study at the National Institute for Medical Research in London, England. In 1933, Dr. Eagles became head of the Department of Dairying (1936-1955), Chairman of the Division of Animal Science (1955-1967), and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture (in 1949 until his retirement in 1967). In 1968 he received an Honourary Doctor of Science Award from UBC. Blythe was also one of the first appointments to the Burnaby Town Planning Commission. Violet Evelyn Dunbar was born September 29, 1899 in Ontario, the eldest child of John and Mary (Tompson) Dunbar. Violet obtained her BA in 1921 and MA in 1922 from the University of British Columbia. In 1922 she attended the Provincial Normal School and within six months had a teaching certificate and taught at Lord Hudson School in 1923. In September 1923, she was awarded a two-year scholarship to the University of Toronto, where she joined Blythe in the Bio-Chemistry Department. She received a second MA and a PhD in 1929. Her graduate studies entailed research in pure proteins and enzymes related to the commercial production of cheese. Through this work, she was recognized as one of the leading enzyme chemists in the country, being a senior lab instructor of biochemistry. Violet was one of the founders of the Burnaby Council of Women and active member of the International Council of Women. Blythe and Violet Eagles purchased property at Deer Lake in 1929 and began construction of their home shortly before their marriage on June 25, 1930. The Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles Estate is a unique expression of the talents and tastes of both the Eagles and Frank Ebenezer Buck (1875-1970), who was head of the Horticultural Department and the Campus Landscape Architect at U.B.C. and established the plan for the Eagles garden while Blythe selected many of the plantings. The Eagles themselves designed the house as a romantic cottage inspired by the British Arts and Crafts style. Violet was an enthusiastic amateur gardener, maintaining and continually developing the garden. The Eagles were active volunteers in the local community as well as at UBC. When Simon Fraser University opened in Burnaby, they became well-known for entertaining dignitaries and special guests of the university in their lavish garden. After Violet's death in 1993, the estate was sold to the City of Burnaby. The funds were used to establish a Chair in Agriculture at the University of British Columbia in their memory.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Eagles, Dr. Blythe
Eagles, Dr. Violet
Notes
Title based on creator and contents of subseries
PC245, PC331, PC404, MSS032, PC314, PC482, MSS055
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The Edwardians

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1104
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Priestley, J.B. (John Boynton), 1894-1984
Publication Date
1972
Call Number
941.082 PRI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
941.082 PRI
Author
Priestley, J.B. (John Boynton), 1894-1984
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Sphere Books
Publication Date
1972
Physical Description
302 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Inscription
"Nora Heakes", handwritten in ink on cover page.
"Colin Stevens", handwritten in pencil on cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Great Britain--Social life and customs--20th century
Great Britain--History--Edward VII, 1901-1910
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 291) and index.
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Egg-production : how eggs may be produced profitably by farmers, small-holders, cottagers, and amateurs in town or country; together with the best methods of preserving for winter use, and suggestions for co-operative marketing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2009
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hurst, J. W., 1864 or 1865-1926
Publication Date
1912
Call Number
338.17 HUR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.25
Call Number
338.17 HUR
Author
Hurst, J. W., 1864 or 1865-1926
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
George Newnes, Ltd.
Publication Date
1912
Printer
Hazell, Watson & Viney, Ltd.
Physical Description
120 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Inscription
"B.C. Lu_" [Handwritten in pencil on advertising page verso, front and back]
Library Subject (LOC)
Eggs--Production
Eggs--Preservation
Poultry
Notes
Author's full name and dates: Hurst, J. W., 1864 or 1865-1926
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Elaine A. Myers fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88370
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948-1961 (date of originals)
Collection/Fonds
Elaine A. Myers fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
4 photographs (jpeg) : sepia ; 96 dpi
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of four digital copies of photographs; two are Elaine Myers' class portraits while attending Kingsway West and two are of Elaine's father, William Myers, next to the pulpit and the altar of St. Andrews Church.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948-1961 (date of originals)
Collection/Fonds
Elaine A. Myers fonds
Physical Description
4 photographs (jpeg) : sepia ; 96 dpi
Material Details
Jpegs are copies created by the donor of sepia originals.
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2013-26
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of four digital copies of photographs; two are Elaine Myers' class portraits while attending Kingsway West and two are of Elaine's father, William Myers, next to the pulpit and the altar of St. Andrews Church.
History
Elaine Anne Myers was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, in 1939 and immigrated to British Columbia with her family in 1947. She was the eldest daughter of William Sefton and Edna (nee Howarth) Myers and sister to Hermione Christine, born in 1943. Her father, William Sefton Myers was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, in 1905 and was one of six children. He married Edna Howarth on July 29, 1933. Before immigrating to Canada, William worked as a purchasing agent at Walkers Tannery in Bolton and later became a cabinet maker in the 1930s, building and designing most of the family’s furniture. In September 1947, he and his family immigrated to Canada along with his younger brother, Hermann, and his wife and daughter. The family were granted landed immigrant status upon their arrival at Dorval airport in Montreal on September 25, 1947, and travelled to Vancouver by train, arriving in early October. They shared their first home on Imperial Street in Burnaby with William’s brother Hermann and family, but after several months were able to purchase their own new home on MacKay Avenue just below Victory in South Burnaby. William’s first job was working as a night janitor at the Woodwards Department store in Vancouver. He was later hired as a purchasing agent for the Seagrams Distillery in New Westminster, where he stayed until his retirement in 1970. Elaine’s mother, Edna (nee Howarth) Myers worked in the offices of Pacific Veneer Canadian Forest Products in New Westminster, retiring from there in 1967. The family moved again in the 1950s to a house on the corner of Sussex and Victory and Elaine and Christine attended a variety of Burnaby schools including; Kingsway West, Nelson Avenue and McPherson Park Junior High. The family were parishioners of All Saints Anglican Church in Burnaby where Elaine also attended Girl Guides. Elaine’s father fulfilled his dream of designing and building the family home when he purchased property on London Street in New Westminster. The family moved to New Westminster and lived in a small house on the property while William spent three years completing their new home. Elaine commuted to Burnaby by the Interurban train in order to complete her studies at McPherson Park Junior High before enrolling at Duke of Connaught and graduating from Lester Pearson in New Westminster in 1957. In 1961, William Myers built the sanctuary lectern, pulpit, and altar for St. Andrew’s Church on Smith Avenue in Burnaby his brother Hermann’s parish. By the mid-1960s, William and Edna Myers moved from their home in New Westminster to White Rock. Edna Myers died on April 23, 1969. William built the ambry for the church of St. Mark as a memorial. William remarried Ruth, a widow, in 1971, and they resided in White Rock until Ruth’s death in 1983. William died in White Rock March 26, 1991. Elaine Myers married Gordon Wilfred Atkinson in 1961; they had four children and lived in the Dunbar area of Vancouver before they separated ways in 1988. Elaine completed her Bachelor of Arts degree as a mature student at University of British Columbia in 1984 followed by the completion of her Master’s degree at University of Toronto in April 1996, and PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) in 2007. She has lived abroad in Jerusalem and the United Kingdom, working on a variety of research projects. Elaine Anne Myers passed away on February 19, 2015.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Myers, Elaine A.
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
Photo catalogue 580
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Electrical apparatus for amateurs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary518
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1894
Call Number
537.91 CHI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV986.53.25
Call Number
537.91 CHI
Contributor
Chilton-Young, Francis
Saver, G. H.
Edwinson, George
Clark, C. J.
Williams, R.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Ward, Lock and Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
1894
Series
Ward, Lock & co.'s amateurs' practical aid series, 7
Physical Description
viii, 104 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Inscription
"Thomson Stationery Co. Ld. Booksellers and printers Vancouver, B.C. Nelson, B.C." [Typed and pasted to back endpaper]
Library Subject (LOC)
Electric apparatus and appliances--Amateurs' manuals
Electric apparatus and appliances
Notes
"In five parts." -- Title page
"Part I. How I Made my Telephones. By G. H. Saver" -- Title page
"Part II. The Domestic Electric Light. By George Edwinson" -- Title page
"Part III. Magneto-Electric Machines, etc. By George Edwinson" -- Title page
"Part IV. A Cylindrical Electrical Machine. By C. J. Clark" -- Title page
Part V. How I Built my First Coil. By R. Williams" -- Title page
"Edited by Francis Chilton-Young" -- Title page
"Illustrated with numerous explanatory sketches and diagrams." -- Title page
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Electrical engineering for electric light artisans and students : embracing those branches prescribed by the syllabus ussyed by the City and Guilds Technical Institute.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2027
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Slingo, W. (William), 1855-1935
Brooker, A. (Arthur)
Edition
New ed.
Publication Date
1891
Call Number
538 SLI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.72
Call Number
538 SLI
Edition
New ed.
Author
Slingo, W. (William), 1855-1935
Brooker, A. (Arthur)
Place of Publication
London ; New York
Publisher
Longmans, Green, and co.
Publication Date
1891
Physical Description
viii p., 1 l., 850 p. incl. illus., diagrs. fold. diagrs. 20 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Electrical engineering
Notes
Includes index.
Authors' given names and dates : Slingo, W. Sir, (William), 1855-1935. Brooker, Arthur
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Elementary algebra

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary177
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Smith, Charles, 1844-1916
Edition
[2nd ed.]
Publication Date
1897
Call Number
512 SMI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.120.24
Call Number
512 SMI
Edition
[2nd ed.]
Author
Smith, Charles, 1844-1916
Place of Publication
Toronto ; London
Publisher
The Copp Clark Company Limited
MacMillan and Co., Limited
Publication Date
1897
Printer
J. & C. F. Clay, at the University Press
Physical Description
viii, 429 p. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"W15" - handwritten in ink and crossed out in pencil, on cover page of book. "Maggie, Emily, Patterson. / Aug 23rd 1898. / Boulton. / Manitoba. / Canada." - handwritten in ink on cover page of book. "Maggie, Emily / Patterson. / Russell" - handwritten in ink on cover page of book. "M. E. Patterson. / MEP" - handwritten in pencil on cover page of book. "Maggie, Emily, Patterson. / Lockerby S.D. / Russell, / Manitoba, / Canada," - handwritten in ink on cover page of book.
Library Subject (LOC)
Algebra
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Elementary algebra for schools containing a full treatment of graphs, with answers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2433
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Knight, S.R. (Samuel Ratcliffe)
Edition
New ed., rev. and enl.
Publication Date
1907
Call Number
512 HAL 1907
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV975.5.508
Call Number
512 HAL 1907
Edition
New ed., rev. and enl.
Author
Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Knight, S.R. (Samuel Ratcliffe)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
MacMillan and Co., Ltd.
Publication Date
1907
Printer
Robert MacLehose and Co. Ltd.
Physical Description
viii, 516 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"Lee S. Yew / Dec 22 1908 / Victoria, B.C." [handwritten inside front cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Mathematics--Historical texts
Algebra
Mathematics--Textbooks
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
Object History
This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store “Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.”, Victoria B.C.
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Hall, H. S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Author's given name: Knight, S. R. (Samuel Ratcliffe)
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Elementary algebra for schools containing a full treatment of graphs, with answers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3627
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Knight, S.R. (Samuel Ratcliffe)
Edition
New ed., rev. and enl.
Publication Date
1925
Call Number
512 HAL 1907
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV994.3.10
Call Number
512 HAL 1907
Edition
New ed., rev. and enl.
Author
Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Knight, S.R. (Samuel Ratcliffe)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
MacMillan and Co., Limited
Publication Date
1925
Printer
Robert Maclehose and Co. Ltd.
Physical Description
viii, 516 p. : diagrs. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"Margaret Springate" [phrase is crossed out and handwritten in faded black ink on front endpaper] "May Graham Div 13" [handwritten in faded black ink on front endpaper] "Nixon's Book Store New Westminster, B.C." [stamped in faded purple ink on back endpaper] Study notes written on back endpaper in blue ink.
Library Subject (LOC)
Mathematics--Historical texts
Algebra
Mathematics--Textbooks
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Hall, H. S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Author's given name: Knight, S. R. (Samuel Ratcliffe)
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Elementary geography of the British colonies

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6444
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Dawson, George Mercer, 1849-1901
Sutherland, Alexander, 1852-1902
Edition
2nd ed., rev.
Publication Date
1906
Call Number
911.2 DAW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.122.64
Call Number
911.2 DAW
Edition
2nd ed., rev.
Author
Dawson, George Mercer, 1849-1901
Sutherland, Alexander, 1852-1902
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Macmillan
Publication Date
1906
Series
MacMillan's geographical series
Physical Description
xiii, 332 p. : ill., maps ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"J. Clifford Adams / New Westminster B.C." [handwritten inside front cover]
"BMB" [handwritten inside front cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Geography--Textbooks
Great Britain--Colonies
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Elementary geometry

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1538
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Godfrey, C. (Charles), 1873-1924
Siddons, A. W. (Arthur Warry)
Edition
4th ed.
Publication Date
1926
Call Number
516 GOD Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3836.1
Call Number
516 GOD Copy 1
Edition
4th ed.
Author
Godfrey, C. (Charles), 1873-1924
Siddons, A. W. (Arthur Warry)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Macmillan Company of Canada
Publication Date
1926
Series
Macmillan Canadian school series
Printer
Cambridge University Press
Physical Description
v-xxiii; 395 p. : diagr. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
inside, "Kendal", notes and sketches "R" "1.50" "J.K. Stymets Class 10 11 grade"
Library Subject (LOC)
Geometry--Textbooks
Mathematics--Historical texts
Mathematics--Textbooks
Notes
Copy 1 of 2
Author's given name and dates: Godfrey, C. (Charles), 1873-1924
Author's given name: Siddons, A. W. (Arthur Warry)
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Elementary geometry: theoretical and practical

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1539
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Godfrey, C. (Charles), 1873-1924
Siddons, A. W. (Arthur Warry)
Edition
3rd ed.
Publication Date
1922
Call Number
516 GOD
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3837.1
Call Number
516 GOD
Edition
3rd ed.
Author
Godfrey, C. (Charles), 1873-1924
Siddons, A. W. (Arthur Warry)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
The MacMillan Company
Publication Date
1922
Printer
Cambridge University Press
Physical Description
vi-xxiii; 395 p. : diagrs ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"Geometry Book Marjorie Watt Adams D.C.H.S." [handwritten on dustcover] "1114 - 8th Ave. New Westminster, B.C." [inner cover] "Nixon's Book Store [stamped upside down] 7 4"
Library Subject (LOC)
Geometry--Textbooks
Mathematics--Historical texts
Mathematics--Textbooks
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Godfrey, C. (Charles), 1873-1924
Author's given name: Siddons, A. W. (Arthur Warry)
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Elementary physics and chemistry : third stage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary377
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Gregory, Richard, Sir, 1864-1952
Simmons, A. T. (Arthur Thomas), 1865-
Publication Date
1911
c1900
Call Number
530 GRE Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV989.35.4
Call Number
530 GRE Copy 1
Author
Gregory, Richard, Sir, 1864-1952
Simmons, A. T. (Arthur Thomas), 1865-
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
MacMillan and Co., Limited
Publication Date
1911
c1900
Printer
University Press by Robert Maclehose and Co. Ltd
Physical Description
v-viii; 114 p. : ill. ; 15 cm.
Inscription
inside, "Mr. Gillard" "Geo. F. Pratt" "James --llane Esq." "I don't thank" "Why is it that water has an effect on lime and not on chalk" "40" "95"
Library Subject (LOC)
Physics--Textbooks
Chemistry--Textbooks
Notes
Includes index.
Author's given name and dates : Simmons, A. T. (Arthur Thomas), 1865-
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Elementary trigonometry

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1537
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Knight, S.R. (Samuel Ratcliffe)
Edition
4th ed., rev. and enl.
Publication Date
1910
c1893
Call Number
516.24 HAL 1910
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3835.1
Call Number
516.24 HAL 1910
Edition
4th ed., rev. and enl.
Author
Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Knight, S.R. (Samuel Ratcliffe)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
MacMillan and Co., Limited
Publication Date
1910
c1893
Printer
John Clay, University Press
Physical Description
v-xv; 415 p. : diagr. ; 18cm.
Inscription
"Annie Hill" written on inside cover slip of paper in p 49-52 "Annie Graham Hill" "McGill Univ. College" "Vancouver, B.C." "Oct. 2nd 1912" "ol" "1.00"
Library Subject (LOC)
Trigonometry
Plane trigonometry
Mathematics--Textbooks
Mathematics--Historical texts
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Hall, H. S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Author's given name: Knight, S. R. (Samuel Ratcliffe)
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