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Reference letter for William Holmes
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10405
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1858 and 1859]
- Collection/Fonds
- William Holmes fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter reading as a character reference for William Holmes, Toronto, December 17, 1858. The letter refers to William's character as a gentleman in good standing of Holmesville in the County of Huron where he has been actively employed in Commercial pursuits in Upper Canada and h…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- William Holmes fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. of textual records
- Material Details
- Letter is fragile with torn and stained sections
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter reading as a character reference for William Holmes, Toronto, December 17, 1858. The letter refers to William's character as a gentleman in good standing of Holmesville in the County of Huron where he has been actively employed in Commercial pursuits in Upper Canada and his intention to emigrate to British Columbia. The letter is signed and certified on the verso by various officials including; "G.E. Cartier", Attourney General of Lower Canada; John A. Macdonald, Attourney General of Upper Canada; Sidney Smith, Post Master General; George Sherwood, Receiver General; John Rose, Soliciter General; Charles Alleyn, Provincial Secretary; P.M. VanKaughnet [sic], Commissioner of Crown Lands and A.T. Galt, Inspector General of Canada. The letter includes a wax Common Seal of the City of Toronto and is certified the 6th day of January 1859. Text on first page of letter reads: "The Bearer William Holmes Esq / late of Holmesville in the County of Huron has for some years been actively employed in Com- / mmercial pursuits in Upper / Canada, but now intends to emigrate to British Columbia / We have great pleasure in / certifying that Mr. Holmes is / a Gentleman of good standing / for character and capacity / and that his connectiions (are) [sic] / highly respectable; his brother / John Holmes Esq at present / holding the dignified and responsible / office of Warden (Equivalent to / Mayor) of the Municipal Council". letter continues on verso to read: "of the United Counties of Huron / and Bruce, which Counties he / also respresents in Parliament..." signatures of officials beneath. Written vertically down the left hand side of the verso is the following text "I certify that the Signature attached to / this document are the bona- / fide Signature of the parties / named & that they hold the / respective offices (within) mentioned / within. In testimony whereof I have / herunto set my hand and caused / the Common Seal of the City of Toronto / to be herunto affixed this 6th day of / January 1859" with signatures below "D.V. Mead / Mayor / A.M. Jones [sic] / Chamberlain".
- History
- William Holmes was the first non-Indigenous resident of Burnaby.
- Accession Code
- BV997.50.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1858 and 1859]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 06-May-2019
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
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Visit to Canada
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58408
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet
- Scope and Content
- Item is the itinerary for the "Visit to Canada / of Their Royal Highnesses The Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh / 1951/ Issued by the Department of The Secretary of State of Canada for the use of Their Royal Highnesses and officials concerned."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1951
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Ephemera subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS081-021
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-10
- Scope and Content
- Item is the itinerary for the "Visit to Canada / of Their Royal Highnesses The Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh / 1951/ Issued by the Department of The Secretary of State of Canada for the use of Their Royal Highnesses and officials concerned."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Official Community Plan for Burnaby, British Colubmia
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91668
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1998
- Collection/Fonds
- Municipal Records collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 cm. of textual records.
- Scope and Content
- Item is a copy of the publication "Official Community Plan for Burnaby, British Columbia." The Official Community Plan was adopted by City Council on 15-Jun-1998 under Bylaw No. 10709.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1998
- Collection/Fonds
- Municipal Records collection
- Physical Description
- 1 cm. of textual records.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 62040
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- Item is a copy of the publication "Official Community Plan for Burnaby, British Columbia." The Official Community Plan was adopted by City Council on 15-Jun-1998 under Bylaw No. 10709.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Responsibility
- Submitted by Planning and Building Department
- Notes
- Transcribed title
A Draft Official Community Plan For Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58404
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 pamphlet
- Scope and Content
- Item is "A Draft Official Community Plan For Burnaby - A Summary" produced by the District of Burnaby in order to inform (and request feedback from) the public.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 pamphlet
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS081-017
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-10
- Scope and Content
- Item is "A Draft Official Community Plan For Burnaby - A Summary" produced by the District of Burnaby in order to inform (and request feedback from) the public.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Burnaby Municipal Hall - Official Opening June 22, 1956
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription14356
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- One brochure describing the new Burnaby Municipal Hall and commemorating the official opening held 22 June 1956.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 17344
- Accession Number
- 2005-11
- Scope and Content
- One brochure describing the new Burnaby Municipal Hall and commemorating the official opening held 22 June 1956.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Official Agreement - Sister City Relationship with Kushiro
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58527
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1965
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- Item is the official agreement establishing the Sister City relationship between Burnaby and Kushiro, Japan. The agreement was signed and sealed on September 9, 1965 during a special meeting of Burnaby Municipal Council and bears the signatures of Reeve Alan H. Emmott and Kushiro Mayor Takeo Yamam…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1965
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Series
- Sister Cities series
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 40153
- Accession Number
- 2009-09
- Scope and Content
- Item is the official agreement establishing the Sister City relationship between Burnaby and Kushiro, Japan. The agreement was signed and sealed on September 9, 1965 during a special meeting of Burnaby Municipal Council and bears the signatures of Reeve Alan H. Emmott and Kushiro Mayor Takeo Yamamoto. A copy of this agreement has been reprinted in the Council Minutes.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents
Official Community Plan for Burnaby British Columbia
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription5974
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- Published, soft cover. Title page: "Official Community Plan for Burnaby British Columbia: Bylaw Number 8873 Adopted by the Municipal Council 1987 December 14, Burnaby Planning and Building Inspection Department."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 8925
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- Published, soft cover. Title page: "Official Community Plan for Burnaby British Columbia: Bylaw Number 8873 Adopted by the Municipal Council 1987 December 14, Burnaby Planning and Building Inspection Department."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Official Opening of the West Building
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58387
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 programme
- Scope and Content
- Item is a programme for the "Official Opening of the West Building and the Renovated Municipal Hall by the Honourable James G. Lorimer [on] October 3, 1975."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 programme
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS081-003
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-10
- Scope and Content
- Item is a programme for the "Official Opening of the West Building and the Renovated Municipal Hall by the Honourable James G. Lorimer [on] October 3, 1975."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Continuation of title: ..."and the RENOVATED MUNICIPAL HALL by the HONOURABLE JAMES G. LORIMER / October 3, 1975"
Official regional plan of the Lower Mainland regional planning area
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription2077
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- Booklet (95 pp.)
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1966
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 3951
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- Booklet (95 pp.)
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Originally, this item was contained in a very large envelope with Official Regional Plan Schedules (Record ID 3950)
Official regional plan schedules
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription2076
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1965]
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- Booklet (75 pp.), includes enclosed correspondence, [1965]
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1965]
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 3950
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- Booklet (75 pp.), includes enclosed correspondence, [1965]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Originally, this item was contained in a very large envelope with "Official Regional Plan of the Lower Mainland Regional Planning Board..." booklet (Record ID 3951).
The Second Narrows Bridge / Official Opening
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription74501
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 7, 1925
- Collection/Fonds
- Jackson family collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 32 p. of textual records.
- Scope and Content
- Item is the 1925 Official Opening booklet for the first Second Narrows Bridge.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- November 7, 1925
- Collection/Fonds
- Jackson family collection
- Physical Description
- 32 p. of textual records.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS169-001
- Accession Number
- 2012-28
- Scope and Content
- Item is the 1925 Official Opening booklet for the first Second Narrows Bridge.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Transcribed title
British Columbia Spring Festival certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16731
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Century Park Museum Association fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1p.
- Scope and Content
- Items consists of a certificate awarded to Jack Barclay as a participant in the British Columbia Spring Festival, Festival Celebration and Official Opening at Century Park, Heritage Village, Burnaby. The certificate is dated May 15-June 16, 1975 and is signed by Premier Honary Chairman, Dave Barret…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Century Park Museum Association fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1p.
- Scope and Content
- Items consists of a certificate awarded to Jack Barclay as a participant in the British Columbia Spring Festival, Festival Celebration and Official Opening at Century Park, Heritage Village, Burnaby. The certificate is dated May 15-June 16, 1975 and is signed by Premier Honary Chairman, Dave Barrett; Provincial Secretary, Honorary President, G. Hall [sic]; Festival General Chairman, B.L. Colby.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
- Accession Code
- BV020.5.1802
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1975
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- June 18, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Burnaby Municipal Hall
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58394
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet
- Scope and Content
- Item is a programme for the official opening of the Burnaby Municipal Hall which took place June 22, 1956 at 2:00 pm. It includes a short history of the municipality (now the City of Burnaby) as well as photographs of the interior of the "new" hall.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 1956
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS081-007
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-10
- Scope and Content
- Item is a programme for the official opening of the Burnaby Municipal Hall which took place June 22, 1956 at 2:00 pm. It includes a short history of the municipality (now the City of Burnaby) as well as photographs of the interior of the "new" hall.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Commemorating Burnaby's Sixty-Ninth Birthday
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65844
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1961
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet
- Scope and Content
- Item is an official program for Burnaby's sixty-ninth birthday celebrations which took place between September 16 and September 23, 1961.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1961
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 42699
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Item is an official program for Burnaby's sixty-ninth birthday celebrations which took place between September 16 and September 23, 1961.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
House of Commons Debates Vol. 132, No. 196, 3rd Session, 34th Parliament. Official Report (Hansard) - Tribute to the late Harold Edward Winch. Speaker: The Honourable John A. Fraser, P.C., Q.C.
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3665
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 3 February 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold Edward Winch collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 v. of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Item is a bound volume of the Canadian House of Commons tribute to Harold Winch on February 3, 1993, following his death.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold Edward Winch collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 v. of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Item is a bound volume of the Canadian House of Commons tribute to Harold Winch on February 3, 1993, following his death.
- Parallel Title
- Debats de la Chambre des communes Vol. 132, No. 194, 3e Session, 34e Legislature. Compte rendu officiel (Hansard) - Hommage a Harold Edward Winch. Presidence de l'honorable John A. Fraser, C.P., C.R.
- Names
- Winch, Harold Edward
- Accession Code
- BV013.12.22
- Date
- 3 February 1993
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
In memoriam book
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4645
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1957
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an "In Memoriam" guest book in memory of Herbert R. Parsons who died in South Burnaby May 23, 1957 at the age of 84 years. It is a hardcover book with plastic binding and contains handwritten notes in the first few pages noting the location of the service, officiating reverend, mus…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an "In Memoriam" guest book in memory of Herbert R. Parsons who died in South Burnaby May 23, 1957 at the age of 84 years. It is a hardcover book with plastic binding and contains handwritten notes in the first few pages noting the location of the service, officiating reverend, musical selections and a list of family members.
- History
- Flossie Maude Parsons (nee Smith) was born to George Henry Smith, a farm labourer, and Harriet Ann Savage on February 13, 1896 in Ealing, England. She immigrated to Canada with some of her family members in the early 1920s. They lived in Winnipeg for a few years as an older brother had settled there in 1912. She married Herbert Russell Parsons on June 23, 1928. They first lived in Vancouver and finally bought a home at 7091 Jubilee Avenue, South Burnaby in the early 1930s. In 1943, Flossie was certified in Home Nursing. Herbert Parsons was active during the Second World War as a volunteer for Civil Defence in Burnaby and worked as a salesman for Woodwards. The couple had no children. Herbert passed away on May 23rd, 1957 (age 84) and Flossie passed away on April 6, 1996 (age 100).
- Other Title Information
- Title based on content of item
- Accession Code
- BV017.38.10
- Date
- 1957
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Invitation
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65846
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item is an invitation to the official opening of the Provincial Museum Train on July 1, 1975, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. McGeachie.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pixie McGeachie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS065-010
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-08
- Scope and Content
- Item is an invitation to the official opening of the Provincial Museum Train on July 1, 1975, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. McGeachie.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Proceedings of Citizens Committee on Oakalla Lands
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17243
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2 Mar. 1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Oakalla Prison collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a copy of a transcript of proceedings of the Citizens Committee on Oakalla Lands. Committee members include; Elwood N. Veitch, M.L.A. (Chairman); Burnaby Mayor, Tom Constable; Lorne A. Fingarson; Ken Norwood; Donald N. Brown; Mrs. Pat Parliament (secretary). Transcript of proceedin…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Oakalla Prison collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a copy of a transcript of proceedings of the Citizens Committee on Oakalla Lands. Committee members include; Elwood N. Veitch, M.L.A. (Chairman); Burnaby Mayor, Tom Constable; Lorne A. Fingarson; Ken Norwood; Donald N. Brown; Mrs. Pat Parliament (secretary). Transcript of proceedings is signed by Official Court Reporter, H.E. Bemister. Transcript is comprised of presentations made by representatives from the Century Park Museum Association, Burnaby Chamber of Commerce, Marr Bing and Associates, B.C. Federation of Fly Fishers and the Burnaby Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the future use of Oakalla lands
- Publisher
- Allwest Reporting Ltd.
- Subjects
- Public Services - Correctional
- Accession Code
- BV991.45.619
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FIPPA
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproductions subject to FIPPA
- Date
- 2 Mar. 1978
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Bound report, pages are numbered 30 to 105
- Copy of transcript printed by Allwest Reporting Ltd. 1193 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C.
Visitors' book Seaforth School
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18822
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1922-1972
- Collection/Fonds
- Seaforth School fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book : textual record
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Vistors' Book from Seaforth School with handwritten entries of names and events. Includes guests at the 1922 opening of the school with entries made by Mrs. Postill and entries and program of the official opening of the new building in December 1958. Last entry is for 50th Anniv…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Seaforth School fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book : textual record
- Material Details
- pages within last half of book are blank
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Vistors' Book from Seaforth School with handwritten entries of names and events. Includes guests at the 1922 opening of the school with entries made by Mrs. Postill and entries and program of the official opening of the new building in December 1958. Last entry is for 50th Anniversary Tea in December 1972.
- Creator
- Seaforth School
- Names
- Seaforth School
- Accession Code
- BV987.2.2
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FIPPA
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproductions subject to FIPPA
- Date
- 1922-1972
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Entry from first page of book reads: "Vistors' Book, / Seafforth School, / Burnaby"