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A Canadian song book

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1929
Call Number
784.8 MAC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV007.21.3
Call Number
784.8 MAC
Contributor
MacMillan, Ernest, 1893-1973
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
London
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd.
Publication Date
1929
Physical Description
xii, 180 p.: music; 23 cm.
Inscription
"With Mother's love/To Hazel/May 28, 1929./From Victoria/National Convention I.O.D.E." and "E. Fountain - 1957" written in pencil, endpapers (front). "B. Geosits 1" written in ink, endpapers (front).
Library Subject (LOC)
Songs, English
United Church of Canada
Hymns
Methodist Church
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Books
Documentary Artifacts - Sheet Music
Notes
"Edited by Ernest MacMillan"
"Published under the auspices of the National Council of Education" -- Title page verso
"'The exercise of singing is delightful to nature, and good to preserve the health of Man.' William Byrd" -- Title page
Includes index.
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Burnaby May Day

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

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 26, 1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the procession of the bag pipe band at Burnaby May Day, at Robert Burnaby Park. Leading the pipe band is Constable George Jeffrey. A crowd and maypoles can be seen in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the procession of the bag pipe band at Burnaby May Day, at Robert Burnaby Park. Leading the pipe band is Constable George Jeffrey. A crowd and maypoles can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Musical Instruments - Bagpipes
Organizations - Bands
Persons - Crowds
Events - May Day
Names
Jeffery, George
Geographic Access
Robert Burnaby Park
Wedgewood Street
Street Address
8155 Wedgewood Street
Accession Code
HV971.144.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 26, 1928
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Related Material
For another copy of this photograph in a different accession, see HV972.204.14
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-28
Photographer
Lloyd, Frank Ernest
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Inscribed on the negative and printed on the photograph, bottom front: "33 / Burnaby May Day 26. 5. 28 / Lloyd's Studio, McKay, B.C."
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Burnaby South High School Annual Concert

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55588
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 7, 1927
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 16 x 26 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of participants in the Burnaby South High School annual concert, February 7, 1927. The concert was held at the Burnaby Public Hall next to the old Municipal Hall, Edmonds and Kingsway. Identified: (back row, 11th from left) Una Patience; (12th from left) Ethel Beamish; (front row, from…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 7, 1927
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Shaw family series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 16 x 26 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-063
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of participants in the Burnaby South High School annual concert, February 7, 1927. The concert was held at the Burnaby Public Hall next to the old Municipal Hall, Edmonds and Kingsway. Identified: (back row, 11th from left) Una Patience; (12th from left) Ethel Beamish; (front row, from right, behind piano) C.G. Brown (principal), Mr. Green, Mr. Smith and Mr. Black (teachers)
Subjects
Performances - Concerts
Clothing - Costumes
Musical Instruments - Pianos
Names
Brown, Clifton Gilbert, 1889-1960
Burnaby South High School
Carlson, Una Patience
Derrick, Ethel Beamish
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Thomson, Stuart
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7252 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Burnaby South High School performance

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3880
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1920 and 1930]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 16.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Group shot of the cast of a Burnaby South High School performance by students at a community hall. Student musicians are holding musical instruments and seated in front of the stage and five rows of student performers are dressed in costumes standing on the stage behind.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 16.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Group shot of the cast of a Burnaby South High School performance by students at a community hall. Student musicians are holding musical instruments and seated in front of the stage and five rows of student performers are dressed in costumes standing on the stage behind.
Subjects
Performances - Concerts
Performances - Dramatic Performances
Persons - Students
Names
Burnaby South High School
Accession Code
BV008.59.26
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1920 and 1930]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-03-08
Photographer
Campbell Studios Limited
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "CAMPBELL STUDIO / 569 Granville Street / VANCOUVER, - B.C. / Sey. 2830".
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The Congdon music primer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3857
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Congdon, C. H., 1856-1928
Edition
Canadian ed.
Publication Date
1928
Call Number
782 CON
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.55.12
Call Number
782 CON
Edition
Canadian ed.
Author
Congdon, C. H., 1856-1928
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, Man.
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
W. J. Gage & Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
1928
Physical Description
1 score (64 p.) ; 18 cm.
Inscription
The Congdon Music Primer / Canadian Edition / Wm Balmer Regina Normal Room A
"13, 17, 38, 39, 46, 53" - written in ink, endpapers (front)
Library Subject (LOC)
Children's songs
Notes
Includes index.
The author's full name and dates: Congdon, C. H. (Charles Harris), 1856-1928.
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Copies of photographs from Esther (Love) Stanley albums

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1915-1950] (date of originals), copied 1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
36 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs copied from various photograph albums including; Albert Paker, George Love, Gordon Love and Esther (Love) Stanley. Content includes: Love family in front of the piano inside parlour; Love family members with musical instruments inside parlour; Ben Brandrith and Robert Love in uniforms; …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Jesse Love farmhouse series
Subseries
Love family photographs subseries
Description Level
File
Physical Description
36 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs copied from various photograph albums including; Albert Paker, George Love, Gordon Love and Esther (Love) Stanley. Content includes: Love family in front of the piano inside parlour; Love family members with musical instruments inside parlour; Ben Brandrith and Robert Love in uniforms; unidentified Asian man in field with hoe and young trees behind him; wedding cake from Frank Charles Stanley and Esther Love's wedding; land clearing for Love farmhouse; Jesse Love feeding chickens; Jesse and Hannah (Girlie) Love in hats outside on Love farm; large picnic on grass; four generations of Love family members; gatherings of Love family members outside; Love family posed in a car inside a studio (Will, Sarah, George, Phoebe and Martha); Leonard Love dressed as a boy scout; Martha (Dot) with children; Love family members celebrate centennial; Jesse Love and Martha (Dot) Love outside Love farmhouse; Love farmhouse with porch and garden; swing at Love farmhouse; Parker family in living room and view of the Love farmhouse from the front.
Subjects
Buildings - Heritage
Plants - Flowers
Plants - Trees
Musical Instruments - Pianos
Names
Stanley, Esther Love
Love Family
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Street Address
7651 Cumberland Street
Accession Code
BV018.41.184
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1915-1950] (date of originals), copied 1989
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cariboo-Armstrong Area
Scan Date
4-Mar-2019
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
36 b&w copy prints accompanying
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Cylinder records 1901-1919

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1901-1919] (date of original content), April 1987 (date of recording), digitized in 2020
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 audio cassette (28 min., 48 sec.)
Scope and Content
Audio recording titled "Cylinder Records 1901-1919". Recording consists of samples of music recorded from the Burnaby Village Museum cylinder record collection. This recording may have been used for an exhibit or as part of a public or school program.
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 audio cassette (28 min., 48 sec.)
Material Details
Track Number: 1 (side A of audio cassette)
Total Number of Tracks : 1
Scope and Content
Audio recording titled "Cylinder Records 1901-1919". Recording consists of samples of music recorded from the Burnaby Village Museum cylinder record collection. This recording may have been used for an exhibit or as part of a public or school program.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Music
Responsibility
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.729
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1901-1919] (date of original content), April 1987 (date of recording), digitized in 2020
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of sound recording
Label on audio cassette reads: "Cylinder Records 1901-1919 / Recorded at BVM Apr 1987)
Label on audio cassette case reads: "CYLINDER RECORDS 1901-1919"
Audio Tracks

Cylinder records 1901-1919, [1901-1919] (date of original content), April 1987 (date of recording), digitized in 2020

Cylinder records 1901-1919, [1901-1919] (date of original content), April 1987 (date of recording), digitized in 2020

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2020_0005_0729_001.mp3
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Feist dance folio no. 9 : thirty of the latest song hits arranged as fox trots, waltzes, blues, etc. : piano solo (all with ukulele accompaniment)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3502
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Breen, May Singhi
Publication Date
c1925
Call Number
786 BRE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV995.5.79
Call Number
786 BRE
Author
Breen, May Singhi
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Leo Feist, Inc.
Publication Date
c1925
Series
Feist Dance Folio, no. 9
Physical Description
61 p. : 31 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Piano music, Arranged
Dance music
Popular music
Waltzes
Foxtrots
United States
Piano music
Piano
Music
Notes
"Endorsed by Paul Whiteman, the world famous dance director" -- Cover
"Arranged by May Singhi Breen" -- Title page
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The gem dance folio for 1922 : selected from the season's most popular song successes

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Briegel, George F. (George Frederick), 1890-1968
Publication Date
c1921
Call Number
786 BRI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV995.5.77
Call Number
786 BRI
Author
Briegel, George F. (George Frederick), 1890-1968
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Shapiro, Bernstein & Co.
Publication Date
c1921
Series
The Gem Dance Folio
Physical Description
64 p. : 30 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Piano music, Arranged
Piano music
Music
Piano
Dance music
Popular instrumental music
Foxtrots
Waltzes
Notes
"Compiled by George F. Briegel" -- Title page
"Arranged in dance form as fox trots, one steps, blues, waltzes" -- Cover
"Piano solo only" -- Cover
Author's full name and date: Briegel, George F. (George Frederick), 1890-
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The gem dance folio for 1924 : selected from the season's most popular song successes

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1923
Call Number
786 GEM
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV995.5.78
Call Number
786 GEM
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Shapiro, Bernstein & Co.
Publication Date
c1923
Series
The Gem Dance Folio
Physical Description
63 p. ; 31 cm.
Inscription
"John O'Connor" [Handwritten twice in black ink on title page] "The art music co., ltd. 10141 - 101st street Edmonton, Alberta" [Stamped in purple ink on front cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Piano music, Arranged
Popular music
Foxtrots
Waltzes
Musicals--Excerpts
Dance music
United States
Music
Notes
"Arranged in dance from as fox trots, one steps, waltzes" -- Cover
"Piano solo only" -- Cover
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Home interior

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82561
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900-1930]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the interior of a home, including wallpapered walls, newspapers, and a piano.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900-1930]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 12 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-132
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the interior of a home, including wallpapered walls, newspapers, and a piano.
Subjects
Musical Instruments - Pianos
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens 1988 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory214
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1928-1929
Length
0:09:55
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He discusses the layout of the store.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He discusses the layout of the store.
Date Range
1928-1929
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:55
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
1988
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Colin Stevens inside the Music Shop at Burnaby Village Museum, 1988. John Burton discusses his experiences working in music shops in New Westminster in the 1920s. Major themes discussed are: sales, displays, popular culture.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
3
Total Length
0:30:14
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum, Burnaby
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 John Burton by Colin Stevens

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Interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens 1988 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory215
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1928-1929
Length
0:10:04
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He tells the story of an altercation at a downtown office building involving a gramophone and a gun. An unidentified woman is heard asking questions along with Colin Stevens.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He tells the story of an altercation at a downtown office building involving a gramophone and a gun. An unidentified woman is heard asking questions along with Colin Stevens.
Date Range
1928-1929
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:10:04
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
1988
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Colin Stevens inside the Music Shop at Burnaby Village Museum, 1988. John Burton discusses his experiences working in music shops in New Westminster in the 1920s. Major themes discussed are: sales, displays, popular culture.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
3
Total Length
0:30:14
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum, Burnaby
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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Track two of interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens

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Interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens 1988 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory216
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1928-1929
Length
0:10:16
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He tells the story of a raid at the hotel bar next door.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He tells the story of a raid at the hotel bar next door.
Date Range
1928-1929
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:10:16
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
1988
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Colin Stevens inside the Music Shop at Burnaby Village Museum, 1988. John Burton discusses his experiences working in music shops in New Westminster in the 1920s. Major themes discussed are: sales, displays, popular culture.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
3
Total Length
0:30:14
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum, Burnaby
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 three of interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens

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Interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory224
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1912-1933
Length
0:09:07
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of first coming to Burnaby. He discusses his school years, his father's work and his own employment, including the two years he worked for his uncle at the Orangeville Sun in Ontario.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of first coming to Burnaby. He discusses his school years, his father's work and his own employment, including the two years he worked for his uncle at the Orangeville Sun in Ontario.
Date Range
1912-1933
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:07
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Jim Wolf on March 4, 1987 in New Westminster. Major themes include New Westminster businesses and his grandfather's newspaper.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:45:27
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
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 John Burton by Jim Wolf

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Interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory226
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1921-1939
Length
0:08:39
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of the church events that took place during the depression (community effort). He discusses how the people of East Burnaby survived the depression and also discusses the water problem that occurred in New Westminster in 1921.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of the church events that took place during the depression (community effort). He discusses how the people of East Burnaby survived the depression and also discusses the water problem that occurred in New Westminster in 1921.
Date Range
1921-1939
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:08:39
Subjects
Buildings - Religious - Churches
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Jim Wolf on March 4, 1987 in New Westminster. Major themes include New Westminster businesses and his grandfather's newspaper.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:45:27
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
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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Track three of interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf

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Interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory217
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1912-1931
Length
0:09:52
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of the printing industry, both in Burnaby and in Orangeville, Ontario.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of the printing industry, both in Burnaby and in Orangeville, Ontario.
Date Range
1912-1931
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:52
Subjects
Printing Tools and Equipment
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton at his residence in Surrey by Lynda Mauve Orr, August 24, 1989. This interview focuses on the history of newspaper and printing presses in Canada.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
7
Total Length
0:58:44
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
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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Track one of interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr

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Interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory218
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1912-1932
Length
0:09:11
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's description of the printing industry. He discusses the manufacturing of printing products; of being assembled in Canada verses being made in Canada.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's description of the printing industry. He discusses the manufacturing of printing products; of being assembled in Canada verses being made in Canada.
Date Range
1912-1932
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:11
Subjects
Printing Tools and Equipment
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton at his residence in Surrey by Lynda Mauve Orr, August 24, 1989. This interview focuses on the history of newspaper and printing presses in Canada.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
7
Total Length
0:58:44
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
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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Track two of interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr

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Interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory219
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1949
Length
0:09:21
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's description of a court case between the Sun and the Province newspapers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's description of a court case between the Sun and the Province newspapers.
Date Range
1920-1949
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:21
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton at his residence in Surrey by Lynda Mauve Orr, August 24, 1989. This interview focuses on the history of newspaper and printing presses in Canada.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
7
Total Length
0:58:44
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
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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Track three of interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr

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