"Occupations" found 130 records

Jimmy Chow with Sean Connery

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1989]

Collection/Fonds: Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of property master Jimmy Chow with actor, Sean Connery during the filming of "The Russia House". Jimmy and Sean Connery are standing outside amongst large trees on Bowen Island with a view of Howe Sound behind them. The film was directed by Fed Schepisi and released in 1990.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds

Series: Property master photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of property master Jimmy Chow with actor, Sean Connery during the filming of "The Russia House". Jimmy and Sean Connery are standing outside amongst large trees on Bowen Island with a view of Howe Sound behind them. The film was directed by Fed Schepisi and released in 1990.

Subjects: Industries - Film; Occupations - Actors; Persons - Chinese Canadians

Names: Chow, Hipman "Jimmy"

Accession Code: BV022.21.56

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1989]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-03-06

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Hipman "Jimmy" Chow also used the name "James H. Chow" as a propety master in the film industry and was often credited by this name

Images

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Burnaby under cover 86

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Ledwon, Erich

Publication Date: 1988

Call Number: 363.2 LED COPY 1

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 363.2 LED COPY 1

Author: Ledwon, Erich

Place of Publication: Burnaby

Publisher: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Publication Date: 1988

Physical Description: 162 p. : ill.

Library Subject (LOC): Police

Subjects: Occupations; Occupations - Police Officers; Public Services - Policing; Public Services

Names: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Notes: 4 copies held: copy 1

6742 Walker Avenue construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37859

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1987 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the construction of a house at 6742 Walker Avenue. Roofing is being done in the summer of 1987. Two men are standing on the roof.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1987 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.7 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-447

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the construction of a house at 6742 Walker Avenue. Roofing is being done in the summer of 1987. Two men are standing on the roof.

Subjects: Construction; Buildings - Residential - Houses; Occupations - Labourers

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast; Copied from col. photograph

Geographic Access: Walker Avenue

Street Address: 6742 Walker Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Richmond Park Area

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Construction at 4674 Southlawn Drive

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37892

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1987 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the renovation and construction at 4674 Southlawn Drive, with the front of the house.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1987 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-480

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the renovation and construction at 4674 Southlawn Drive, with the front of the house.

Subjects: Construction; Buildings - Residential - Houses; Occupations - Labourers

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast; Copied from col. photograph

Geographic Access: Southlawn Drive

Street Address: 4674 Southlawn Drive

Planning Study Area: Brentwood Area

Images

Construction at 4674 Southlawn Drive

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1987 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of renovation of the house at 4674 Southlawn Drive. A man is working on the back porch.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1987 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.9 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-481

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of renovation of the house at 4674 Southlawn Drive. A man is working on the back porch.

Subjects: Construction; Occupations - Labourers

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast; Copied from col. photograph

Geographic Access: Southlawn Drive

Street Address: 4674 Southlawn Drive

Planning Study Area: Brentwood Area

Images

Dr. Guy Richmond

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46341

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1987]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 7.5 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Guy Richmond, the first Medical Officer for Oakalla Prison, working there from 1952 until his retirement in 1969.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1987]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 7.5 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1229

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. Guy Richmond, the first Medical Officer for Oakalla Prison, working there from 1952 until his retirement in 1969.

Subjects: Occupations - Physicians

Names: Richmond, Dr. R.G.E. "Guy"

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Interior of land surveyor's office at Burnaby Village Museum

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: Sept. 1987

Collection/Fonds: Century Park Museum Association fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of the land surveyor's office at Burnaby Village Museum. Office is furnished with a roll top desk, maps and plans and various surveying tools.

1 image

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 photograph : col. ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of the land surveyor's office at Burnaby Village Museum. Office is furnished with a roll top desk, maps and plans and various surveying tools.

Subjects: Buildings - Civic - Museums; Occupations - Land Surveyors

Names: Burnaby Village Museum

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Accession Code: BV020.5.958

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: Sept. 1987

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 22-Sep-2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

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Interior of real estate office at Burnaby Village Museum

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: Sept. 1987

Collection/Fonds: Century Park Museum Association fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 9 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of Burnaby Village Museum realestate office.

1 image

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 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 9 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of Burnaby Village Museum realestate office.

Subjects: Buildings - Civic - Museums; Occupations - Land Surveyors

Names: Burnaby Village Museum

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Accession Code: BV020.5.963

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: Sept. 1987

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 22-Sep-2020

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Interior of real estate office at Burnaby Village Museum, Sept. 1987 thumbnail

Zoning Bylaw Occupancy Enforcement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport15233

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 10836

Meeting Date: 3-Nov-1986

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 66

Item No.: 14

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 10836

Meeting Date: 3-Nov-1986

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 66

Item No.: 14

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 10836

3-Nov-1986 Meeting Minutes

Letter re: Alleged Occupancy Violations 7080 Gray Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 10739

Meeting Date: 15-Sep-1986

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 53

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 10739

Meeting Date: 15-Sep-1986

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 53

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 10739

15-Sep-1986 Meeting Minutes

Central Park Pharmacy

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35026

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: July 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Central Park Pharmacy and Post Office, 3967 Kingsway at Jersey Avenue, with Mr. Chan, the pharmacist, standing outside. Some of the signs on the store read, "Central Park Pharmacy," "Post Office," "Drugs," "Visa," and "On Sale Here." A view east down Kingsway can be seen on the …

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: July 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Evelyn Salisbury subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.8 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 177-003

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1986-25

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Central Park Pharmacy and Post Office, 3967 Kingsway at Jersey Avenue, with Mr. Chan, the pharmacist, standing outside. Some of the signs on the store read, "Central Park Pharmacy," "Post Office," "Drugs," "Visa," and "On Sale Here." A view east down Kingsway can be seen on the right side of the photograph. Cars are visible on the street. A sign further down Kingsway reads, "TV: Tele-Peter." The street sign reads, "Jersey Ave 5600."

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Drugstores; Occupations - Pharmacists

Names: Central Park Pharmacy

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Kingsway; Jersey Avenue

Street Address: 3967 Kingsway

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Garden Village Area

Images

Central Park Pharmacy, July 1986 thumbnail

Former site of the Kelly Douglas building

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: August 18, 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the site of Kelly Douglas and Co. at 4700 Kingsway after the building was demolished. A bulldozer and a large truck with two men standing on it are at the back left of the photograph.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: August 18, 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Evelyn Salisbury subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 8.8 x 12.6 cm

Material Details: Printed on verso of photograph: "This paper manufactured by Kodak"

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 178-001

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1986-26

Scope and Content: Photograph of the site of Kelly Douglas and Co. at 4700 Kingsway after the building was demolished. A bulldozer and a large truck with two men standing on it are at the back left of the photograph.

Subjects: Land Clearing; Construction Tools and Equipment; Occupations - Labourers

Names: Kelly Douglas and Company

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Street Address: 4700 Kingsway

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

Images

Former site of the Kelly Douglas building, August 18, 1986 thumbnail

Jimmy Chow as waiter in "I Man"

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1986]

Collection/Fonds: Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jimmy Chow acting as a waiter on set during the filming production of "I Man". Leading actor, Scott Bakula is seated at the table inside what is supposed to be a Chinese restaurant.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds

Series: Property master photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jimmy Chow acting as a waiter on set during the filming production of "I Man". Leading actor, Scott Bakula is seated at the table inside what is supposed to be a Chinese restaurant.

Subjects: Industries - Film; Occupations - Actors; Persons - Chinese Canadians

Names: Chow, Hipman "Jimmy"

Accession Code: BV022.21.45

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1986]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-03-03

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Hipman "Jimmy" Chow also used the name "James H. Chow" as a propety master in the film industry and was often credited by this name

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Interview with Joanne Smith

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19601

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1986-2023] (interview content), interviewed 11 May 2023

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 sound recording (wav) (24 min., 55 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (24 min., 55 sec.)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Joanne Smith conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 0:00 - 04:04 Joanne Smith provides a brief overview of her immigration story and how she and her husband Stanis came to emigrate from South Africa t…

1 image 1 document 1 audio

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Museum Oral Histories series

Subseries: Many Voices Project Interviews subseries

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 sound recording (wav) (24 min., 55 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (24 min., 55 sec.)

Material Details: Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewee: Joanne Smith Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: May 11, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 24:55 Photograph information: Joanne and Stanis Smith cycling on the Salt Flats, Argentina Digital master recording (m4a) was converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Joanne Smith conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. 0:00 - 04:04 Joanne Smith provides a brief overview of her immigration story and how she and her husband Stanis came to emigrate from South Africa to Canada in 1986. Joanne explains that they decided to leave South Africa during the Apartheid era and applied to several countries with Canada being their top choice. Joanne relates that they were accepted to Canada based on her professional skills as an occupational therapist. Joanne talks about what she liked about living in South Africa and how she especially loved walking in the game reserves. 04:05 - 11:44 Joanne provides background on her ancestors migration, her life in South Africa and details on her profession. Joanne imparts that her ancestors immigrated to South Africa from Latvia at the turn of the century to avoid conscription and for increased opportunities. Joanne provides a brief overview of her life in South Africa, places that she lived and her education. Joanne provides details and background regarding her practice as an occupational therapist. Joanne explains how she specializes in hand therapy but also works with animals and other varied treatments. 11:45 - 19:29 Joanne talks about her life in Burnaby. Joanne recollects how her family ended up living in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood and provides a brief overview of her community involvement including the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Community Advisory Committee. Joanne shares some of her interests including; riding her tandem bicycle with her husband Stanis, thier love of opera and the symphony, attending concerts in Deer Lake Park and visiting Confederation with her grandchild. Joanne conveys that they like to support the local arts and that they commissioned a twig sculpture for their garden from local artist, Nickie Lewis. 19:30 - 24:55 Joanne shares that ten years after immigrating that they were able to bring family relations including Stanis' parents and brother. Joanne describes the benefits of having Stanis' parents residing with them and provides details on Stanis' parents community involvement in Burnaby. Joanne reflects on her association with her Jewish heritage. Joanne conveys that they aren’t religious but have maintained a few cultural aspects of their Jewish heritage including celebrating bat mitzvahs for both of their daughters and the importance of the Yiddish language. Joanne reflects on what she likes about living in Burnaby and how it’s changed over the 30 years that she’s lived here.

History: Interviewee biography: Joanne was born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1958 and also spent some time in Klerksdorp and Johannesburg. Her formal education led to a career in occupational therapy, specializing in hand therapy. Uncomfortable with the social and political climate of South Africa at the time, she and her husband Stanis left for Canada in 1986. They soon settled in North Burnaby, where Joanne had a long-time friend, to pursue their respective careers and raise a family. The Smiths brought Stanis’s parents to Burnaby about 1996 and together built a new home. Joanne has been involved in school and community activities, enjoys Burnaby’s parks, and supports local fine arts, particularly music and performing arts. Interviewer biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history.

Creator: Burnaby Village Museum

Subjects: Persons - Jewish Canadians; Migration; Religions - Judaism; Geographic Features - Parks; Arts; Performances; Performances - Concerts; Sports - Cycling

Names: Smith, Joanne; Smith, Stanis

Responsibility: Damer, Eric

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Park; Confederation Park

Accession Code: BV023.16.5

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1986-2023] (interview content), interviewed 11 May 2023

Media Type: Sound Recording

Historic Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Transcription available on Heritage Burnaby

Images

Interview with Joanne Smith, [1986-2023] (interview content), interviewed 11 May 2023 thumbnail

Documents

2023_0016_0005_002

Audio Tracks

Interview with Joanne Smith, [1986-2023] (interview content), interviewed 11 May 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0005_003.mp3

Letter which appeared on the Agenda for the 1985 February 18 Meeting of Council re: Illegal Occupancies

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 8551

Meeting Date: 25-Feb-1985

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 16

Item No.: 8

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 8551

Meeting Date: 25-Feb-1985

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 16

Item No.: 8

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 8551

25-Feb-1985 Meeting Minutes

Questions Raised at the 1985 January 08 Public Hearing Regarding the Occupancy of the Post 83 High-Rise Cooperative Building (4221 Mayberry Street)

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 8514

Meeting Date: 11-Feb-1985

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 12

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 8514

Meeting Date: 11-Feb-1985

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 12

Item No.: 3

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 8514

11-Feb-1985 Meeting Minutes

Staff at Sperling Elementary School

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1984-1985]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Sperling Elementary staff photograph for the 1984 to 1985 school year.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Sperling Elementary staff photograph for the 1984 to 1985 school year.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"; Sperling Avenue School

Accession Code: BV007.26.42

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1984-1985]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Staff at Sperling Elementary School, [1984-1985] thumbnail

Interview with Jagandeep "Jag" Nagra

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1984-2023 (interview content), interviewed 5 Jun. 2023

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 sound recording (wav) (47 min., 26 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (47 min., 27 sec.)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Jagandeep "Jag" Nagra interviewed by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, James Binks. 00:00:00 – 00:04:31 The interview opens with introductions and biographical details about Jag Nagra. The interviewer shares information about Jag Nagra…

1 document 1 audio

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Museum Oral Histories series

Subseries: Many Voices Project Interviews subseries

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 sound recording (wav) (47 min., 26 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (47 min., 27 sec.)

Material Details: Interviewer: James Binks Interviewee: Jagandeep "Jag" Nagra Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: June 5, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 47:27

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Jagandeep "Jag" Nagra interviewed by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, James Binks. 00:00:00 – 00:04:31 The interview opens with introductions and biographical details about Jag Nagra. The interviewer shares information about Jag Nagra’s art career and the many art projects and commissions that Jag has worked on. Jag shares information about her parents, providing details about their immigration to British Columbia from Punjab and the places that Jag and her family have lived over the years. 00:04:32 – 00:12:38 Jag talks about what inspired her to become interested in art, her art education and how her artistic practice and expression have developed over time. Jag describes how she first started in graphic design, how she’s become more involved in public art and her experience working in design. Jag touches on her experiences of being a South Asian growing up and living in a predominantly white neighbourhood and provides information about her parents, Avatar Singh Nagra and Rajwant Kaur Nagra and their migration to Canada. 00:12:39 – 00:20:03 Jag talks about her inspiration in creating her work, her involvement with the revitalization of the Punjabi Market in Vancouver, the Punjabi Market Collective and other public art projects that she’s been involved with focusing on the South Asian community and LGBTQ+ issues. 00:20:04 – 00:41:09 Jag talks about her involvement with the Burnaby Village Museum’s exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”. The interviewer and Jag take a walk throughout the exhibit while Jag describes the art work that she created for the exhibit and her creative process. Jag reflects on her own experiences being involved in the exhibit. 00:41:10 – 00:47:27 Jag talks about her own experiences as a South Asian Queer artist reflecting on her experiences within the art community. In closing Jag reflects on the impacts of the exhibit that celebrates South Asian culture in Burnaby.

History: Interviewee biography: Jagandeep "Jag" Nagra is a queer Panjabi Visual Artist passionate about community development, making art accessible and ending stigma against LGBTQ+ people within the South Asian community. Nagra has worked with clients such as the Vancouver Canucks, Tim Hortons and Microsoft and is currently serving as Vice Chair of the Punjabi Market Collective. She is featured in the internationally acclaimed, award wining LGBTQ documentary Emergence: Out of the Shadows. Her artworks are part of the Museum of Vancouver’s permanent collection and have been commissioned for the Burnaby Village Museum exhibit "Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby". Interviewer biography: James Binks has lived in the Lower Mainland since 2009 after relocating from Ontario. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia, where he conducted researched on heritage, environment, and globalization in India, Nepal, and Italy. At Burnaby Village Museum, James contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.