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Victorian Order of Nurses annual reports
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65436
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1952-1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) annual reports from Burnaby and Windsor Ontario, as well as one from the Director and Chief of the VON.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1952-1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-048
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) annual reports from Burnaby and Windsor Ontario, as well as one from the Director and Chief of the VON.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97234
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1912-1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 143 cm of textual records (14 boxes) and 74 photographs (23 med. sepia prints; 15 small sepia prints; 6 small b&w prints; 7 med b&w print; 21 med. col. prints).
- Scope and Content
- Records consist of newspaper clippings, photographs, reports, minute books, correspondence, financial records, newsletters, promotional materials, membership lists, bylaws and scrapbooks related to the history and work of the VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) in Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1912-1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 143 cm of textual records (14 boxes) and 74 photographs (23 med. sepia prints; 15 small sepia prints; 6 small b&w prints; 7 med b&w print; 21 med. col. prints).
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- Records consist of newspaper clippings, photographs, reports, minute books, correspondence, financial records, newsletters, promotional materials, membership lists, bylaws and scrapbooks related to the history and work of the VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) in Burnaby.
- History
- The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) for Canada is a non-profit charitable organization created for the purposes of home care and social services established in 1898 to perpetuate the memory of Victoria the Good. Lady Aberdeen, founding president of the National Council of Women (and wife of Canadian Governor General Lord Aberdeen) was a great believer in the need for a nursing service in Canada, particularly for the less fortunate and recommended the organization be established. The Burnaby Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses was established in 1912 with Miss Colhoun as its first nurse.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
Victorian Order of Nurses history papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65542
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a two page short history on the Victorian Order of Nurses (along with two pages of notes).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1960]
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-081
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a two page short history on the Victorian Order of Nurses (along with two pages of notes).
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Victorian Order of Nurses in Burnaby scrapbook
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65440
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1912-1931
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook
- Scope and Content
- Item is a scrapbook "... depicting the History, growth and work of the Victorian Order of Nurses in Burnaby, British Columbia." Complied by the South Burnaby Auxiliary, this scrapbook includes newspaper clippings, 43 photographs and text. Also included are fiftieth anniversary napkins and loose pap…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1912-1931
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS021-052
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- Item is a scrapbook "... depicting the History, growth and work of the Victorian Order of Nurses in Burnaby, British Columbia." Complied by the South Burnaby Auxiliary, this scrapbook includes newspaper clippings, 43 photographs and text. Also included are fiftieth anniversary napkins and loose papers containing personnel polices.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Victorian Order of Nurses lists
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65506
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1962]
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of seven lists containing names of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) members and nurses for the years 1913 to 1962. Headings on the lists include; Capitol Hill, Deer Lake, Victorian Order of Nurses, Board Executive, Connaught Heights, North Burnaby, Honourary Members, East Burnaby & Edm…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1962]
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Material Details
- Lists are typed on decorative kraft paper scrolls which have been rolled up separately
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS021-075
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of seven lists containing names of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) members and nurses for the years 1913 to 1962. Headings on the lists include; Capitol Hill, Deer Lake, Victorian Order of Nurses, Board Executive, Connaught Heights, North Burnaby, Honourary Members, East Burnaby & Edmonds, South Burnaby, West Burnaby Auxiliary and Southwest Burnaby Auxiliary.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Address stickers attached to the outer edge of one of the scrolls reads: "D.G. Anderson / 6437 Grandview Hwy. E. / Burnaby 1, B.C."
Victorian Order of Nurses newsletters
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65435
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950-1952
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) newsletters.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950-1952
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-047
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) newsletters.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Victorian Order of Nurses newspaper clippings
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65428
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1951-1969
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of newspaper clippings and a poster of newspaper mats pertaining to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1951-1969
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-040
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of newspaper clippings and a poster of newspaper mats pertaining to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Victorian Order of Nurses newspaper clippings
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65543
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950-1977
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of newspaper clippings pertaining to the Victorian Order of Nurses.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1950-1977
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-082
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of newspaper clippings pertaining to the Victorian Order of Nurses.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Victorian Order of Nurses organizational documents
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65537
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-1964
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) organizational documents, including their constitution, personnel polices and board member manual.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-1964
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-076
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) organizational documents, including their constitution, personnel polices and board member manual.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Victorian Order of Nurses pamphlets
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65544
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1950-1963]
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of twenty promotional pamphlets pertaining to the Victorian Order of Nurses. Included in the file is a pamphlet entitled "Historical May Day / Pictures from the files of the / Columbian."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1950-1963]
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Material Details
- Pamphlets are written in French or English
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-083
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of twenty promotional pamphlets pertaining to the Victorian Order of Nurses. Included in the file is a pamphlet entitled "Historical May Day / Pictures from the files of the / Columbian."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Victorian Order of Nurses papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57845
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1958-1973
- 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 the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), including newsletters and type-written excerpts of their history. Also included in the file is a photocopied letter that describes a humorous Christmas dinner.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1958-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Victorian Order of Nurses subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-001
- Accession Number
- BHS1985-26
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), including newsletters and type-written excerpts of their history. Also included in the file is a photocopied letter that describes a humorous Christmas dinner.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Included in the file is a photograph identification key for item no. 153-002 and another one for an unlocated photograph
Victorian Order of Nurses promotional papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65541
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955-1962
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) promotional papers; includes press release formatting and an editorial entitled “Beyond Charity."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955-1962
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-080
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) promotional papers; includes press release formatting and an editorial entitled “Beyond Charity."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Victorian Order of Nurses subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription128
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-]-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs and textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of papers and photographs related to the history and work of the Victorian Order of Nurses in Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-]-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Victorian Order of Nurses subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs and textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1985-26
- BHS1995-01
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of papers and photographs related to the history and work of the Victorian Order of Nurses in Burnaby.
- History
- The Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada is a non-profit charitable organization created for the purposes of home care and social services established in 1898 to perpetuate the memory of Victoria the Good. Lady Aberdeen, founding president of the National Council of Women and wife of Canadian Governor General Lord Aberdeen, was a great believer in the need for a nursing service in Canada, particularly for the less fortunate and recommended the organization be established. The Burnaby Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) was established in 1912 with Miss Colhoun as its first nurse.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Victorian Order of Nurses
- Notes
- MSS021, PC153
- Title based on contents of subseries
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47439
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.85.51
- Description
- Pin; blue, white, and gold; "VON Canada" "Volunteer - Benevole" "15" "Years - Ans"; Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Commemorative
- Marks/Labels
- VON Canada / Volunteer - Benevole / 15 / Years - Ans
Images
Wax seal
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36456
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.81.2
- Description
- Victorian Order of Nurses (V.O.N.) seal is the tabletop stamping type which imprints the words "VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES" and "BURNABY BRANCH"; official; stamper is black metal, lever at top; "MADE IN CANADA" at side of base; seal disc is brass; label at front transcribes the words on the seal.
- Object History
- The Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada is a non-profit charitable organization created for the purposes of home care and social services established in 1898 to perpetuate the memory of Victoria the Good. The Burnaby Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) was established in 1912 with Miss Colhoun as its first nurse. Florence Hart was born in 1898 in New Westminster, and moved to Burnaby when she was 13. Her family lived in what is now known as Hart House. Both Florence and her husband Harold Godwin were awarded life memberships from the VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) for more than half a century of service. Hear her discuss her involvement with VON during the Great Depression: https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/oralhistory13 https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/oralhistory14 https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/oralhistory15
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Accessories
- Object Term
- Wax, Sealing
- Subjects
- Communication Artifacts
- Occupations - Nurses
- Organizations - Charities
- Public Services - Health Services
Images
Young Woman's Auxiliary minute book
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65484
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1945-1950
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 notebook (hardcover)
- Scope and Content
- Item is a Young Woman's Auxiliary to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) minute book. Also called the Junior West Burnaby Auxiliary, and the West Burnaby Junior Auxiliary to the Victorian Order of Nurses. The South West Burnaby Auxiliary to the Victorian Order of Nurses (also spelt "Southwest") mee…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1945-1950
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 notebook (hardcover)
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS021-053
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- Item is a Young Woman's Auxiliary to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) minute book. Also called the Junior West Burnaby Auxiliary, and the West Burnaby Junior Auxiliary to the Victorian Order of Nurses. The South West Burnaby Auxiliary to the Victorian Order of Nurses (also spelt "Southwest") meeting minutes are also included in this notebook.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Burnaby Branch reports
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65437
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1961
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch reports and operating statements along with a list of "Possible Advantages and Disadvantages involved in the Amalgamation of Branches of the Victorian Order of Nurses, as discussed by groups in other Provinces."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1961
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-049
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch reports and operating statements along with a list of "Possible Advantages and Disadvantages involved in the Amalgamation of Branches of the Victorian Order of Nurses, as discussed by groups in other Provinces."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Blitz Canvas papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65172
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch's Annual Canvas for Funds.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-026
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch's Annual Canvas for Funds.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Board of Management minute book
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65503
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1937-1947
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 notebook (hardcover)
- Scope and Content
- Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Board of Management minute book.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1937-1947
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 notebook (hardcover)
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS021-072
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Board of Management minute book.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Burnaby Branch annual reports
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65238
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1960
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch annual reports for the year 1959. Included in the file is an agenda and guest list for the February 18, 1960 meeting of the Burnaby Branch as well as a list of nominations for the 1960 to 1961 term.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1960
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS021-032
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Branch annual reports for the year 1959. Included in the file is an agenda and guest list for the February 18, 1960 meeting of the Burnaby Branch as well as a list of nominations for the 1960 to 1961 term.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file