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Svend Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46327
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1980]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1980]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1215
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Svend Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46328
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1980]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1980]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 13.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1216
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Svend Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46329
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson speaking at a podium. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1217
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson speaking at a podium. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Svend Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46330
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson sitting on a couch with an unidentified young man. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1218
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson sitting on a couch with an unidentified young man. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Braid, Tom
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Svend Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46331
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson reading a document with an unidentified young man. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1219
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson reading a document with an unidentified young man. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Braid, Tom
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Svend Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46335
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1979 and 1988]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party MP Svend Robinson. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1979 and 1988]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1223
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party MP Svend Robinson. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "SVEND ROBINSON (Bby)"
Images
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Svend Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46336
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 8, 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party MP Svend Robinson speaking into a microphone. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 8, 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 12.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1224
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party MP Svend Robinson speaking into a microphone. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "SVEND ROBINSON"
Images
Less detail

Svend Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46337
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 4, 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party MP Svend Robinson standing and speaking into a microphone. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 4, 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1225
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party MP Svend Robinson standing and speaking into a microphone. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "SVEND ROBINSON"
Images
Less detail

Svend Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46338
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 8, 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party MP Svend Robinson speaking into a microphone. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 8, 1980
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 12.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1226
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party MP Svend Robinson speaking into a microphone. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "SVEND ROBINSON"
Images
Less detail

Svend Robinson and Dave Mercier

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46318
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1979 and 1981]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby mayor Dave Mercier, an unidentified man, and Burnaby New Democratic party Member of Parliment Svend Robinson standing together, talking.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1979 and 1981]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1206
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby mayor Dave Mercier, an unidentified man, and Burnaby New Democratic party Member of Parliment Svend Robinson standing together, talking.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Robinson, Svend
Mercier, David M. "Dave"
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "'I'm going to live in OTTAWA - WITH SVEND' - [intelligible] Mayor Mercier"
Images
Less detail

Svend Robinson with Ed Broadbent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46321
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w; 16 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of newly elected New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson shaking hands with Ed Broadbent. Pauline Jewett is visible in the background, smiling. Svend Robinson was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1979]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w; 16 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1209
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of newly elected New Democratic Party candidate Svend Robinson shaking hands with Ed Broadbent. Pauline Jewett is visible in the background, smiling. Svend Robinson was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 until 2004.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
Broadbent, Ed
Jewett, Pauline
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Svend Robinson with Galindo Madrid (Chilean Refugee)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46323
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson with Chilean refugee Galindo Madrid.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1211
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson with Chilean refugee Galindo Madrid.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
Madrid, Galindo
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "Svend and Galindo outside Kingsway NDP office"
Note on verso of photograph reads: "SVEND ROBINSON NDP-MP (l) W. GALINDO MADRID, CHILEAN REFUGEE TRYING TO REMAIN IN CANADA"
Images
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Svend Robinson with Rosemary Brown

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46334
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1988]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 19.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson and Rosemary Brown looking shocked after the federal election results come in.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1988]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 19.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1222
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson and Rosemary Brown looking shocked after the federal election results come in.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Persons - Black Canadians
Names
Robinson, Svend
New Democratic Party
Brown, Rosemary
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "You mean we lost. M.P. Svend Robinson + R. Brown."
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "MP Svend Robinson and Rosemary Brown gasp at results."
Images
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Tommy Douglas and family at Confederation Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51397
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of a New Democratic Party event held at Confederation Park. From left to right are Tommy Douglas; Francois Coulombe; Frances Johnston; Denise Coulombe. Francois and Denise are parents of Frances Johnston. Tommy Douglas served as the MP for Burnaby-Coquitlam from 1962 to 1968.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-032
Access Restriction
Open access
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of a New Democratic Party event held at Confederation Park. From left to right are Tommy Douglas; Francois Coulombe; Frances Johnston; Denise Coulombe. Francois and Denise are parents of Frances Johnston. Tommy Douglas served as the MP for Burnaby-Coquitlam from 1962 to 1968.
Subjects
Events
Officials - Premiers
Names
New Democratic Party
Johnston, Frances
Douglas, Tommy
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Confederation Park
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
250 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
Images
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Tommy Douglas material

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82738
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1962-1992]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records: ill. (some col.)
Scope and Content
File consists of a pocket calendar, a booklet and a cartoon. Pocket calendar, created by the NDP for the Burnaby-Richmond riding reads: "Tommy Douglas says Vote for Bob Prittie". Booklet entitled "The Ten Years" is an NDP News Convention Magazine for April 21 to 24, 1971. The printed colour cartoon…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1962-1992]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett political papers series
Physical Description
1 file of textual records: ill. (some col.)
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS167-007
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
File consists of a pocket calendar, a booklet and a cartoon. Pocket calendar, created by the NDP for the Burnaby-Richmond riding reads: "Tommy Douglas says Vote for Bob Prittie". Booklet entitled "The Ten Years" is an NDP News Convention Magazine for April 21 to 24, 1971. The printed colour cartoon is entitled "Mouseland / a fable...as told by tommy douglas [sic]" and published by United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1518.
Subjects
Events
Names
New Democratic Party
Douglas, Tommy
United Food and Commercial Workers "UFCW"
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on note accompanying file
Simnett political papers series
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Hazel Simnett collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription71379
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1996]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
13 files of textual records : ill. (some col.) ; 9 paintings : colour print ; 2 photographs : b&w
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of City-generated records, personal records, and political records collected by Hazel Simnett.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1996]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Physical Description
13 files of textual records : ill. (some col.) ; 9 paintings : colour print ; 2 photographs : b&w
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2013-22
2012-03
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of City-generated records, personal records, and political records collected by Hazel Simnett.
History
Hazel Simnett was born in Burnaby in 1922 to Frederick and Mary Ann Simnett and grew up looking up to her father who was very involved in labour and unions. A politically active citizen, Hazel Simnett has supported the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the New Democratic Party (NDP). She once ran as a New Democratic Party candidate for Burnaby City Council. Hazel attended Kingsway West Public School and Burnaby South High School in Burnaby. During the 1970s, Hazel was President of the Century Park Museum Association, which governs Burnaby Heritage Museum and published the work "Bygones of Burnaby". Hazel worked on the campaign team of Joan Sawicki from 1990 to 1991, which led Sawicki to be elected as Burnaby-Willingdon riding's MLA. Hazel volunteered her time to be a member of the Burnaby Advisory Planning Commission from 1993 to 1996. In 2006, Hazel won the Burnaby Local Hero Award for her volunteer work at the New Vista Society where she served as chair for a number of years. She also served as a member of the Burnaby Historical Society and established the Hazel Simnett Endowment with the Burnaby Public Library to bring a collection of books on Canadian history and social issues.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
Creator
Simnett, Hazel
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
MSS167
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Interview with Hazel Simnett by Eric Damer October 27, 2012 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory399
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1922-1949
Length
0:10:13
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Hazel Simnett's early years. Hazel discusses her childhood, focusing mainly on her school days and her father's interest in politics. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Hazel Simnett's early years. Hazel discusses her childhood, focusing mainly on her school days and her father's interest in politics. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview.
Date Range
1922-1949
Photo Info
Hazel Simnett standing in a garden, with a small dog in her arms [194-]. Item no. 549-063.
Length
0:10:13
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 27, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Hazel Simnett conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 27, 2012. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview. Major theme discussed: political activism in Burnaby.
Biographical Notes
Hazel Simnett was born in Burnaby in 1922 and grew up looking up to her father Frederick Simnett who was very involved in labour and unions. A politically active citizen, Hazel Simnett has supported the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the New Democratic Party (NDP). She once ran as a New Democratic Party candidate for Burnaby City Council. In 2006, Hazel Simnett won the Burnaby Local Hero Award for her volunteer work at the New Vista Society where she served as chair for a number of years. She also served as a member of the Burnaby Historical Society and established the Hazel Simnett Endowment with the Burnaby Public Library to bring a collection of books on Canadian history and social issues.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:36:12
Interviewee Name
Simnett, Hazel
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track one of recording of interview with Hazel Simnett

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Interview with Hazel Simnett by Eric Damer October 27, 2012 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory400
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1932-1942
Length
0:09:07
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Hazel Simnett's interest in politics. Hazel describes her father's friendship with Ernie Winch and her own feelings of respect for both Ernie and Harold Winch. As well, she describes the effect her support for the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF) had …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Hazel Simnett's interest in politics. Hazel describes her father's friendship with Ernie Winch and her own feelings of respect for both Ernie and Harold Winch. As well, she describes the effect her support for the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF) had on her life. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview.
Date Range
1932-1942
Photo Info
Hazel Simnett standing in a garden, with a small dog in her arms [194-]. Item no. 549-063.
Length
0:09:07
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 27, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Hazel Simnett conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 27, 2012. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview. Major theme discussed: political activism in Burnaby.
Biographical Notes
Hazel Simnett was born in Burnaby in 1922 and grew up looking up to her father Frederick Simnett who was very involved in labour and unions. A politically active citizen, Hazel Simnett has supported the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the New Democratic Party (NDP). She once ran as a New Democratic Party candidate for Burnaby City Council. In 2006, Hazel Simnett won the Burnaby Local Hero Award for her volunteer work at the New Vista Society where she served as chair for a number of years. She also served as a member of the Burnaby Historical Society and established the Hazel Simnett Endowment with the Burnaby Public Library to bring a collection of books on Canadian history and social issues.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:36:12
Interviewee Name
Simnett, Hazel
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track two of recording of interview with Hazel Simnett

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Interview with Hazel Simnett by Eric Damer October 27, 2012 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory401
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1942-1975
Length
0:08:03
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Hazel Simnett's volunteerism and her political activism. Hazel discusses being an organizer for the Burnaby Citizen's Association (BCA) and an active supporter of the libraries in Burnaby. She also discusses what it was like to be a student in the elementar…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Hazel Simnett's volunteerism and her political activism. Hazel discusses being an organizer for the Burnaby Citizen's Association (BCA) and an active supporter of the libraries in Burnaby. She also discusses what it was like to be a student in the elementary school classroom in the nineteen-thirties. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview.
Date Range
1942-1975
Photo Info
Hazel Simnett standing in a garden, with a small dog in her arms [194-]. Item no. 549-063.
Length
0:08:03
Names
Burnaby Citizen's Association
Subjects
Persons - Volunteers
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 27, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Hazel Simnett conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 27, 2012. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview. Major theme discussed: political activism in Burnaby.
Biographical Notes
Hazel Simnett was born in Burnaby in 1922 and grew up looking up to her father Frederick Simnett who was very involved in labour and unions. A politically active citizen, Hazel Simnett has supported the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the New Democratic Party (NDP). She once ran as a New Democratic Party candidate for Burnaby City Council. In 2006, Hazel Simnett won the Burnaby Local Hero Award for her volunteer work at the New Vista Society where she served as chair for a number of years. She also served as a member of the Burnaby Historical Society and established the Hazel Simnett Endowment with the Burnaby Public Library to bring a collection of books on Canadian history and social issues.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:36:12
Interviewee Name
Simnett, Hazel
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track three of recording of interview with Hazel Simnett

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Interview with Hazel Simnett by Eric Damer October 27, 2012 - Track 4

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory402
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
2012
Length
0:08:48
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Hazel Simnett's memories of political as well as social events. Hazel discusses Tommy Douglas and the redrawing of electoral districts. She also tells a story of the Astoria Hotel's neon lights. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Hazel Simnett's memories of political as well as social events. Hazel discusses Tommy Douglas and the redrawing of electoral districts. She also tells a story of the Astoria Hotel's neon lights. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview.
Date Range
2012
Photo Info
Hazel Simnett standing in a garden, with a small dog in her arms [194-]. Item no. 549-063.
Length
0:08:48
Names
Douglas, Tommy
Subjects
Elections
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 27, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Hazel Simnett conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 27, 2012. Leslie Rossa lends her support to the interview. Major theme discussed: political activism in Burnaby.
Biographical Notes
Hazel Simnett was born in Burnaby in 1922 and grew up looking up to her father Frederick Simnett who was very involved in labour and unions. A politically active citizen, Hazel Simnett has supported the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the New Democratic Party (NDP). She once ran as a New Democratic Party candidate for Burnaby City Council. In 2006, Hazel Simnett won the Burnaby Local Hero Award for her volunteer work at the New Vista Society where she served as chair for a number of years. She also served as a member of the Burnaby Historical Society and established the Hazel Simnett Endowment with the Burnaby Public Library to bring a collection of books on Canadian history and social issues.
Total Tracks
4
Total Length
0:36:12
Interviewee Name
Simnett, Hazel
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Track four of recording of interview with Hazel Simnett

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