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Letter from Mr. Ken Cameron, Corporation of the District of New Westminster re: Community Plan for Downtown New Westminster

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport15362
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
10715
Meeting Date
2-Sep-1986
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
50
Item No.
3
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
10715
Meeting Date
2-Sep-1986
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
50
Item No.
3
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Letter from the Municipal Clerk, The Corporation of the City of New Westminster re: Community Plan for Downtown New Westminster

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport14967
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
11140
Meeting Date
9-Mar-1987
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
17
Item No.
10
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
11140
Meeting Date
9-Mar-1987
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
17
Item No.
10
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Agricultural Lease, 7689 Willard Street and 6126 15th Avenue, Lots 40 and 42, DL 155A, Plan 28537 Group 1, New Westminster District

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport13511
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
8940
Meeting Date
3-Oct-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
63
Item No.
7
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
8940
Meeting Date
3-Oct-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
63
Item No.
7
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Canada Post - Origination Mail from New Westminster, Coquitlam, Burnaby 3 and Port Moody (Item 4, Report No. 23, 1988 March 28)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport13601
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9556
Meeting Date
6-Sep-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
55
Item No.
7
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9556
Meeting Date
6-Sep-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
55
Item No.
7
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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"Images and Object V" - Burnaby and New Westminster Jurying

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56575
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Arts Council subseries
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
40003
Accession Number
BHS1998-06
Media Type
Textual Record
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Letter from Mr. P. J. Larkin, City Clerk, Corporation of the City of New Westminster and Mr. F. B. Norman re: BC Parkway Bicycle Paths

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport16648
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
6273
Meeting Date
3-Dec-1984
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
77
Item No.
11
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
6273
Meeting Date
3-Dec-1984
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
77
Item No.
11
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Letter from New Westminster and District Labour Council which appeared on the agenda for the March 21 meeting of Council (Item 3c) Canada Post

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport14037
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9022
Meeting Date
28-Mar-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
23
Item No.
4
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9022
Meeting Date
28-Mar-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
23
Item No.
4
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Letter from the Corporation of the City of New Westminster re: Outdoor Burning

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport16211
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9306
Meeting Date
2-Jul-1985
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
46
Item No.
19
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9306
Meeting Date
2-Jul-1985
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
46
Item No.
19
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Letter from the Corporation of the City of New Westminster which appeared on the Agenda for the 1987 September 08 Meeting of Council re: Routing of Skytrain Extension to Coquitlam

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport14511
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
11567
Meeting Date
14-Sep-1987
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
55
Item No.
3
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
11567
Meeting Date
14-Sep-1987
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
55
Item No.
3
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Letter from the Liberal New Westminster - Burnaby Riding which appeared on the Agenda for the September 12th meeting (Item 3h) Election Campaign Signs on Public Property for the Forthcoming Federal Election

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport13547
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9590
Meeting Date
19-Sep-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
59
Item No.
6
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9590
Meeting Date
19-Sep-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
59
Item No.
6
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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New Westminster Community Plan North Arm Neighbourhood (Supplementary)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport13863
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9181
Meeting Date
30-May-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
40
Item No.
16
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
9181
Meeting Date
30-May-1988
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
40
Item No.
16
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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New Westminster Public Library subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97452
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1892]-[1982] (date of originals)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs collected by the New Westminster Public Library depicting early Burnaby reeves and prominent Burnaby pioneers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1892]-[1982] (date of originals)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
New Westminster Public Library subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS2002-08
BHS2003-19
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs collected by the New Westminster Public Library depicting early Burnaby reeves and prominent Burnaby pioneers.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
New Westminster Public Library
Notes
Title based on creator of subseries
Burnaby mayors were formally called "Reeve" until 1968
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North Road Improvements - Trans Canada Highway # 1 to New Westminster Boundary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport18638
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
2394
Meeting Date
15-Feb-1982
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
10
Item No.
7
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
2394
Meeting Date
15-Feb-1982
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
10
Item No.
7
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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North Road Improvements - Trans Canada Highway No. 1 to New Westminster Boundary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport18285
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
2766
Meeting Date
26-Jul-1982
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
45
Item No.
25
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
2766
Meeting Date
26-Jul-1982
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
45
Item No.
25
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Burnaby Public Market

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38396
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1982] (date of original), copied ca. 2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Public Market at Kingsway and 15th avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1982] (date of original), copied ca. 2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
New Westminster Public Library subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
426-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2002-8
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Public Market at Kingsway and 15th avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Names
Burnaby Public Market
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Kingsway
15th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription29
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892-2021
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
130m of textual records and other material
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892-2021
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Physical Description
130m of textual records and other material
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
History
The City of Burnaby covers an area of approximately 98 square kilometers between the cities of Vancouver to the west, and Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. The municipality derived its name from Robert Burnaby, a prominent businessman and advisor to Sir James Douglas, the first Governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Burnaby’s early development was closely tied to the development of the City of New Westminster. New Westminster became British Columbia’s capital in 1859, the year after the British Government proclaimed the establishment of British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Royal Engineers began exploring Burnaby to establish military defenses and secure natural resources. This involved the construction of a road linking New Westminster to Burrard Inlet for military purposes, which is present-day North Road. At this time, individuals and families began settling in Burnaby and were largely involved in agricultural and logging activities. Burnaby developed slowly until 1887, when the Canadian Pacific Railway was extended into Vancouver from the Port Moody terminal, causing a dramatic increase in traffic between New Westminster and Vancouver. To meet the new transportation demands, a tramline was built in 1891 connecting the two urban centers along what is now Kingsway. The creation and location of the tramline induced property owners to begin subdividing and selling their lands as early as October 1891. The property taxes the roughly 200 residents paid at this time went directly to the provincial government in Victoria. No local services were provided in turn, which prompted the formation of a committee to petition the provincial government for a municipal charter. As a result, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was incorporated by letters patent on September 22, 1892. Burnaby’s first Council was elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892 and consisted of Reeve Charles R. Shaw and councillors William Brenchley, Arthur De Windt Hazard, L. Claude Hill, William McDermott, and John Woolard.* The first formal Council election was conducted three months later. Nicolai Shou became the first elected reeve of Burnaby by ballot. Council met at various locations, including the tramline’s power house, private homes, and offices until the first municipal hall was built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1899. Council is ultimately responsible for the government of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor (formally called “Reeve” prior to 1968) and Council are elected by the residents of Burnaby to represent them in decisions with respect to the provision of public services and facilities. Additionally, the Mayor represents the citizens of Burnaby at various public functions and events. Burnaby was without Council representation during most of the Great Depression and part of the Second World War. Council was disbanded on December 31, 1932 as a result of financial difficulties. The Provincial Government appointed a Commissioner to take over the duties of Reeve and Council beginning in 1933. This system of government was retained until January 1943, when Burnaby residents could once again elect their local government officials. The following individuals have served as Mayor (or Reeve) of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Schou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 John W. Weart 1911-1912 Duncan C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 Thomas Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 William L. Burdick 1929 William A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorley 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek R. Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R.S. Gilchrist 1941-1942* B.C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner. Closely associated with the functions of Council is the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties of the municipal clerk including the preparation and preservation of all minutes books and records of Council business, custody of City bylaws, administrative support to Council and its Committees, preparation of Council and Committee agendas and the conduct of local government elections. The Clerk’s Office is the communications link between Council and other City Departments and the general public, and provides assistance and advice to citizens with respect to Council and Council Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. At the time of Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892, the municipal Clerk had the responsibility to attend all meetings of Council, keep all records of Council, prepare and alter voters’ lists, conduct Council elections, collect revenue, as well as having the responsibility to prepare balance sheets and audits. An advertisement in a local newspaper for the appointment of the Clerk dated February 1, 1905 states the “united offices of clerk, collector and assessor” receive a salary of $65.00 per month. Originally the treasurer, assessor and records manager for the corporation, the Clerk eventually became the municipal Council liaison. The primary functions of the City Clerk over time have been the keeping of minutes for the meetings of City Council and related bodies; keeping the records of the City of Burnaby as required by the Local Government Act (formally Municipal Act); keeping all records related to City Council decision making; carrying out correspondence on behalf of Council; assembling voters’ lists and carrying out elections; providing communication, information, and public relations services, including responsibility for civic ceremonies/events, and the municipal archives. The following individuals have served as City Clerk: Alexander Philip 1892–1894 Alfred Smither 1894–1899 F.J.H. Shirley 1899–1901 Arthur De Windt Haszard 1901–1902 Walter J. Walker 1902–1905 Benjamin George Walker 1905–1908 Charles Thomas Saunders 1908–1911 W.M. Griffiths 1911–1912 Arthur G. Moore 1912–1933 Charles Boyer Brown 1933–1959 John H. Shaw 1959–1973* James Hudson 1974–1984 Charles A. Turpin 1984–1995 Debbie R. Comis 1995–2011 Anne Skipsey (Acting) 2011-2012 Maryann Manuel (Acting) 2012-2014 Dennis Back 2014-2018 Kate O'Connell 2018-2020 Blanka Zeinabova 2020-2022 *Deputy City Clerk T. Ward took over many of the Clerk’s duties from 1972 to 1973 due to Shaw’s ill health during these years.
Formats
Microforms exist for some records. See series descriptions.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
City of Burnaby
Notes
Title based on creators of fonds
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Ramsey family subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription106
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1916 (date of original) -1999
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual record and graphic material
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of a photocopied certificate of birth for Eva Lilian Ramsey [Ramsay] as well as handwritten accounts of Ramsey family history and two family photographs.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1916 (date of original) -1999
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ramsey family subseries
Physical Description
Textual record and graphic material
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1999-19
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of a photocopied certificate of birth for Eva Lilian Ramsey [Ramsay] as well as handwritten accounts of Ramsey family history and two family photographs.
History
Edwin Ramsey came to Canada from Scotland when he was about 11 years old. He was given farmland and quickly became an avid farmer. Edwin Ramsey married Annie Plummer circa 1893. This was Annie Plummer’s second marriage. In the early years of their marriage, Edwin and Annie lived in Orange Ridge, Manitoba and operated a store and post office. Their first child, Queenie, was born November 11, 1895. Albert Edwin "Bert" Ramsey was born January 27, 1898. Eva Lilian Ramsey was born January 24, 1900. Jessica “Jessie” Ramsey was born two years later. The Ramseys then headed to New Westminster. By 1905 they had bought "the Park” (what is now Robert Burnaby Park) from Mr. Wintermute for $4,000 cash. They moved into a large house already constructed on the property. The park was full of apple trees, a garden, pigs, two cows, horses and a buggy and wagon with a barn near the second street entrance. By now, the eldest, Queenie was enrolled at Burnaby’s first school. Twins Ernest “Ernie” and Dorothy “Doll” were born in 1906. Eva started at Edmonds School in 1908 when it was just built. Her siblings Queenie, Bert, Jeanie, Ernie and Doll all attended the school as well. In 1909 the Ramseys sold the park to Mr. Vidal of New Westminster and his syndicate along with a portable mill to Pemberton & Sons and received enough money to buy six lots on 12th Avenue where they built a large house. Gordon “Gord” Ramsey was born in that house in 1909. Soon after, they sold the house and moved to Blaine for six months, then on to Bellingham where they remained until Edwin and Annie divorced in 1914. Edwin moved alone to Alberta and Annie moved back to Burnaby with their children. Bert began attending the University of British Columbia where he studied to become a doctor. He joined the army in May of 1916, went to war and was killed at Vimy Ridge on April 12, 1917 at the age of 19. As Mr. Vital and his syndicate were to go to war as captains, Mr. Vital gave up the park property and Annie was able to take it back. Unfortunately, the new initiative of taxing wild lands caused Annie to lose the park property through tax sale proceedings. She then entered into a lease agreement with Burnaby which allowed her to stay on at "the Park." With twelve years of piano training, Annie was considered a talented musician and played the piano at St. Alban’s church for many years. Annie Ramsey died on October 3, 1926. Jessica, Dorothy and Queenie all moved to the United States. Gordon married a woman named Irene. Eva married William “Bill” Anderson at the St. Stephen’s Church in New Westminster on July 7, 1919. She and Bill were the first couple to marry there. They held their wedding reception at “the Park.” In 1921, Bill and Eva bought a home at 723 Second Street for $2450. They had one daughter, Dorothy "Dot" Anderson. Dot later married Robert V. “Bob” Douglas. Eva died in 1995.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Ramsay, Eva Lillian
Notes
PC399 and MSS154
Title based on contents of subseries
Certificate reads "Ramsay" although the family continuously spelt their name "Ramsey"
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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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Historical sites and walking tours

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58256
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining to historical sites. Some are walking tour brochures of the Deer Lake area or Vancouver neighbourhoods while other papers pertain to the Irving House in New Westminster. Also included in the file are newspaper clippings and pen and ink drawings (some of which are …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Evelyn Salisbury subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS061-080
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-24
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining to historical sites. Some are walking tour brochures of the Deer Lake area or Vancouver neighbourhoods while other papers pertain to the Irving House in New Westminster. Also included in the file are newspaper clippings and pen and ink drawings (some of which are postcards) that replicate early days in Vancouver and New Westminster.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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