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Interview with Kay Zimmerman by Rod Fowler [February] 1990 - Track 2

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1960-1987
Length
00:07:50
Summary
This portion of the interview continues Kay Zimmerman’s description of the BVA and the election of councillors and then mayors from the party, Dave Mercier 1979-1981 and Bill Lewarne 1981-1987. She talks about resistance to paying for the road to SFU as a “local improvement”, Heritage Village as a …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview continues Kay Zimmerman’s description of the BVA and the election of councillors and then mayors from the party, Dave Mercier 1979-1981 and Bill Lewarne 1981-1987. She talks about resistance to paying for the road to SFU as a “local improvement”, Heritage Village as a Centennial Project, differing BVA support in north and south Burnaby, and Alan Emmott’s political career.
Date Range
1960-1987
Photo Info
Kay Zimmerman, [1973]. Item no. 231-021
Length
00:07:50
Names
Lewarne, William A. "Bill"
Emmott, Alan H
Mercier, David M "Dave"
Burnaby Voters Association
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Public Services - Municipal Services
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
[February] 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Kay Zimmerman, conducted by Rod Fowler. Kay Zimmerman was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about Kay Zimmerman’s political activities in Burnaby and her description of her Lochdale neighbourhood in the 1960s. She provides an excellent overview of the municipal political groups and important political issues in Burnaby from 1960 to 1980. She tells the story about an early and successful political action that convinced her that an individual can make a difference. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Kathleen “Kay” Zimmerman, her husband Gordon and their young son Rick moved to Burnaby from Vancouver in 1960 to a house on Curtis Avenue near Duthie Street (a second son Bruce was born in Burnaby). Kay Zimmerman worked 12 years at Royal Columbian Hospital in the admitting office, then 4 years (1974-1979) as special assistant to Senator Ray Perrault, followed by work as a judge on the Citizenship Court before retiring. Gordon Zimmerman worked at the Shell Refinery. A member of the Liberal Party and political activist before arriving in Burnaby, Kay Zimmerman continued her involvement in national and local politics. She campaigned for Ray Perrault during the Trudeau years, and was a founder and active member of the Burnaby Voters Association (BVA). Her political activities encompassed 30 years that saw major changes in Burnaby, including the building of SFU, creation of Heritage Village, an awakening environmental sensibility, and a dramatic increase in population and development in Burnaby.
Total Tracks
10
Total Length
01:04:36
Interviewee Name
Zimmerman, Kay
Interviewer Bio
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track two of interview with Kay Zimmerman

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invitation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91454
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.2152
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.2152
Description
Invitation, white card stock with blue and yellow. Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee logo and blue rhododendron flower in upper corners; Invitation reads: "The Century Park Museum Association / Cordially invites you to attend a / Reception / at / Heritage Village / Site of Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative Project / ... Thursday, August 5, 1971, Between 7:00 and 9:30 p.m."
Object History
Invitation was produced by the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee and distributed to various officials and selected members of the public in recognition of Burnaby's commemorative project for the B.C. Centennial. "Heritage Village" officially opened on November 19, 1971.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Request
Colour
Blue
White
Yellow
Measurements
Length: 15 cm x Width: 18 cm
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Publication Date
1971
Subjects
Celebrations - Centennials
Names
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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invitation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37658
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV996.5.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV996.5.1
Description
The Official Opening of Heritage Village - Invitation -- [1971]. Invitation to the Official Opening Luncheon of the Heritage Village by His Excellency The Right Honourable Roland Michener, Governor-General of Canada along with the Mayor and Municipal Council of Burnaby. The invitation was addressed to "Mrs. M. Trainer & guest" for a civic luncheon at The Astor Motor Hotel on November 19th, 1971. At the top of the invitation is an illustration of a blue rhododendron flower and the British Columbia Centennial '71 logo. The invitation measures 18.5cm x 14.5cm.
Object History
The invitation was issued to special guests to attend the official opening of Heritage Village (now the Burnaby Village Museum) in 1971, as well as a luncheon with the Governor General and his wife as special guests. This particular invitation was issued to Mary Trainer, who was the Centennial Co-ordinator charged with supporting the work of Burnaby's 1971 Centennial Committee, chaired by James Barrington. The Centennial Committee organized a variety of projects and events in 1971 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of British Columbia's entry into Confederation. The construction of the Heritage Village was their major project.
Colour
White
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Celebrations
Celebrations - Centennials
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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invitation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91455
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.2153
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.2153
Description
Invitation; white cardstock with black, blue and yellow print. The Official Opening of Heritage Village - Invitation -- [1971]. Logo of Burnaby Centennial '71 Committe top right corner and illustration of blue rhododendron in upper left corner. Invitation reads: " On the Occasion of / The Official Opening of Heritage Village/ HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT HONORABLE ROLAND MICHENER, C.C., C.D., / GOVER-GENERAL OF CANADA / HIS WORSHIP THE MAYORAND THE MEMBERS OF THE MUNICPAL COUNCIL / OF THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF BURNABY / AND THE BURNABY CENTENNIAL '71 COMMITTEE / Request the pleasure of the company of / __________ / at a Civic Lucheon to be held at / THE ASTOR MOTOR HOTEL / 4561 KINGSWAY, BURNABY, B.C. / on Friday 19th November, 1971, at 11:45 for 12:00 Noon / R.S.V.P. by November 10,. 1971 / card Enclosed / (THIS Invitation IS YOUR ADMISSION TO THE LUNCHEON)".
Object History
The invitation was issued to special guests to attend the official opening of Heritage Village (now the Burnaby Village Museum) in 1971, as well as a luncheon with the Governor General and his wife as special guests. The Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee was responsible for distributing the invitations.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Request
Colour
Blue
White
Yellow
Measurements
Length: 18.5 cm x Width: 14.5 cm
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Subjects
Celebrations - Centennials
Names
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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poster.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact82124
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.2139
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.2139
Description
Poster; screen printed; light blue ink on white paper. Poster is an advertisement for the Official Sod Turning ceremony for Heritage Village and other associated events on April 11, 1971. B.C. Centennial logo with dogwood flower in upper left corner of Poster. Poster reads: "BURNABY CENTENNIAL / '71 COMMITTEES / OFFICIAL SOD TURNING... / SUNDAY APRIL 11th 245 pm / MUSEUM-HERITAGE PARK Complex / EASTER EGG HUNT", / CENTURY GARDENS 1:30 pm./ ANTIQUE Car Club's / Annual Easter Parade / WIND-UP AT COWAN CENTRE 2:30 pm / REFRESHMENTS 4 pm / COME-SEE & CELEBRATE / IT'S YOUR / CENTENNIAL PROJECT"
Object History
Poster was created by the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee. The sod turning even for the Heritage Village Museum, Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Parade were part of the Burnaby Centennial celebrations taking place in Burnaby. These events were organized by the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee as part of the B.C. Centennial festivities.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Poster
Colour
White
Blue
Measurements
Length 45.5 cm x Width: 30.5 cm
Maker
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Publication Date
1971
Subjects
Holidays - Easter
Celebrations - Centennials
Names
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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Album page

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90797
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.770
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.770
Description
Album page with invitation and card; Invitation with black text on yellow cartridge paper reads "The Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee Cordially invites you to attend / The Official Opening of Heritage Village / (Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative Project) / by his Excellency The Right Honourable Roland Michener, C.C., C.D. / Governor General of Canada..."; card; black text on glossy cardstock reads "Heritage Village / Centennial 1971 / Burnaby, B.C."
Object History
Album page 241 from Don Copan album/scrapbook for Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations
Don Copan was an active member of the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee and later became the founding President of the Century Park Museum Association. While a member of the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee, Don created a scrapbook album of photographs and ephemera documenting the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee’s involvement in celebrating British Columbia’s Centenary of Confederation between January and December 1971 including Burnaby’s Commemorative Project – Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum).
Reference
Photographs from the Don Copan scrapbook/album are described as part of the Donald Copan collection - Copan Album series
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Card, Advertising
Request
Subjects
Events - Openings
Celebrations - Centennials
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Names
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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brochure

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact84658
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.19
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.19
Description
Heritage Village Museum brochure; trifold; yellow paper with brown, green and red print and illustrations; title on cover reads "Heritage Village / Burnaby, British Columbia" with illustration of buildings on Hill Street inside Heritage Village; interior of brochure includes a site map of Heritage Village; inside fold of brochure provides history of Heritage Village as well as hours of operation, contact information and admision rates.
Object History
Heritage Village Museum was officially opened in November 1971 as Burnaby's commemorative project to mark the centennial of British Columbia joining Canadian Confederation in 1871. Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) was governed by the Century Park Museum Association which formed in October 1971. The association continued to govern the village museum until the end of 1989. In 1990, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby assumed the operation and management of Burnaby Village Museum and the Burnaby Village Museum Association was dissolved.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Brochure
Measurements
Width: 9.5 cm
Length: 21 cm
Maker
Century Park Museum Association
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Title
Heritage Village
Publication Date
[1977]
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
Names
Century Park Museum Association
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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brochure

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact84659
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.20
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.20
Description
Heritage Village Museum brochure; trifold; yellow paper with green and brown ink on cover; title on cover reads "Heritage Village / Burnaby, British Columbia" with screened photographic image of buildings on the Hill Street inside Heritage Village; interior of brochure includes background information about Heritage Village, a photograph montage of images with an inset map identifying the location of Heritage Village; orange rectangular piece of paper attached over top of outdated information on inside fold of brochure includes hours of operation and admission rates,
Object History
Heritage Village Museum was officially opened in November 1971 as Burnaby's commemorative project to mark the centennial of British Columbia joining Canadian Confederation in 1871. Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) was governed by the Century Park Museum Association which formed in October 1971. The association continued to govern the village museum until the end of 1989. In 1990, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby assumed the operation and management of Burnaby Village Museum and the Burnaby Village Museum Association was dissolved.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Brochure
Measurements
Width: 10 cm
Length: 22 cm
Maker
Century Park Museum Association
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Title
Heritage Village
Publication Date
[197-]
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
Names
Century Park Museum Association
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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brochure

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact84660
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.21
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.21
Description
Heritage Village Museum brochure; trifold; yellow paper with brown, green and red print and illustrations; tilte on cover reads "Heritage Village / Burnaby, British Columbia" with illustration of buildings on Hill Street inside Heritage Village; interior of brochure includes a site map of Heritage Village; inside fold of brochure provides history of Heritage Village as well as hours of operation, contact information and admission rates.
Object History
Heritage Village Museum was officially opened in November 1971 as Burnaby's commemorative project to mark the centennial of British Columbia joining Canadian Confederation in 1871. Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) was governed by the Century Park Museum Association which formed in October 1971. The association continued to govern the village museum until the end of 1989. In 1990, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby assumed the operation and management of Burnaby Village Museum and the Burnaby Village Museum Association was dissolved.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Brochure
Measurements
Width: 10 cm
Length: 22 cm
Publication Date
[1975]
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Century Park Museum Association
Images
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brochure

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91116
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.2000
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.2000
Description
Heritage Village brochure; trifold; yellow paper with green and brown ink on cover; title on cover reads "Heritage Village / Burnaby, British Columbia" with screened photographic image of buildings on the Hill Street inside Heritage Village; interior of Brochure includes information with headings "Enter / Heritage Village"; "Spend an Afternoon" with list of what's available; location information and a photograph montage of images with an inset Map identifying the location of Heritage Village in Burnaby; inset text box in lower left corner of cover image includes background information about Heritage Village.
Object History
Heritage Village Museum was officially opened in November 1971 as Burnaby's commemorative project to mark the centennial of British Columbia joining Canadian Confederation in 1871. Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) was governed by the Century Park Museum Association which formed in October 1971. The association continued to govern the village museum until the end of 1989. In 1990, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby assumed the operation and management of Burnaby Village Museum and the Burnaby Village Museum Association was dissolved.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Brochure
Measurements
22 cm x 29 cm folded to 22 cm x 9.6 cm
Maker
Century Park Museum Association
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Title
Heritage Village
Publication Date
[197-]
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
Names
Century Park Museum Association
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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commemorative certificate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91046
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.1771
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.1771
Description
Commemorative certificate; orange textured cardstock with black ink; decorative clipart borders with text between that reads: "Burnaby Village Museum / This is to certify that / ______________ / attended the official re-opening of the 1922 / Seaforth School / on / April 10, 1987"
Object History
Item was found in Burnaby Village Museum printshop along with other Heritage Village / Burnaby Village Museum ephemera created between 1971 and 1990
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
Object Term
Certificate
Measurements
21.5 x 14 cm
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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holiday card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91060
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.1785
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.1785
Description
Holiday card; black ink on white paper folded; illustration on front in black ink signed "MAX F." of Elworth house, text at bottom reads "ELWORTH HOUSE_ HERITAGE VILLAGE / BURNABY B.C."/ text inside on verso of front reads: "ELWORTH HOUSE / Buit in 1920, and so named after his English family / home, by Mr. E.W. Bateman, a former official of / the Canadian Pacific Railway, this country residence / forms a part of the entrance to Heritage Village / Museum, Burnaby, B.C."; text message inside facing reads: "Season's Greetings / and Best Wishes for / the Coming Year"; text on back of card reads: "printed at Heritage Village, Burnaby, B.C."
Object History
Item was found in Burnaby Village Museum printshop along with other Heritage Village / Burnaby Village Museum ephemera created between 1971 and 1990.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Correspondence
Measurements
11.5 x 11.5 cm folded to 5.7 x 10.5 cm
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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poster

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91034
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.1683
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.1683
Description
Poster; brown ink printed on beige paper; printed text reads, from top to bottom: "PROGRAMME / A Burnaby celebration marking the official opening of / BRITISH COLUMBIA SPRING FESTIVAL '75, / a programme of the Community Recreation Branch, Department of Travel Industry / CENTURY PARK / Thursday, May 15, 11 am - 4 pm / Hosted by His Worship, Mayor Tom Constable and the Corporation of the District of Burnaby / Organized by the Burnaby Arts Council, the Burnaby Art Gallery, Heritage Village Directorate, Burnaby Parks and Recreation / Department and their affiliate member organizations in conjunction with the British Columbia Festival..."; text below lists events taking place at various locations including: Heritage Village, James Cowan Theatre, Burnaby Art Gallery, Outdoor Stage, Sports Demonstrations, Deer Lake and Upper Field Near Art Gallery; a series of ten rectangular icons along the bottom edge of the Poster depict: sporting events, singing, music and crafts; text underneath reads: "printed at Heritage Village"; image of Heritage Village bandstand in top left corner.
Object History
Part of the Century Park Museum Association and Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) ephemera collection. Heritage Village/Burnaby Village Museum was under the governance of CPMA from 1971 to 1989. Printed in Heritage Village print shop.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Poster
Colour
Brown
Beige
Measurements
43.5 cm x 28 cm
Maker
Heritage Village
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Posters
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Century Park Museum Association
Images
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program

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact83633
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV014.2.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV014.2.1
Description
Program for the Official Opening and Dedication of the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel and the Don Wrigley Pavilion, at Burnaby Village Museum, March 25, 1993. The program is printed on heavy card stock of an off-white colour. The text and images are printed in a dark blue ink. The stock is an 11 by 17 inch sheet folded in half giving four pages 8.5 by 11 inches. The front cover features an artists image of a carousel and Burnaby logos. The first inside page features "The Story of the Carousel" , History of C.W. Parker Carousel No. 119" and "The Don Wrigley Pavilion". Page two features "Dedication Ceremony" program. The back cover features, "The Friends of the Carousel", Highlights of the New Facility", "Carousel Operation", "Acknowledgements" and "Special Thanks To".
Object History
Program for the dedication of Parker 119 Carousel and the Don Wrigley Pavilion where the carousel is housed.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Program
Maker
City of Burnaby
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Title
Official Opening and Dedication of the 1912 Burnaby Centennial Parker Carousel and the Don Wrigley Pavilion
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Ceremonies
Documentary Artifacts
Events
Names
Lower Mainland Association of the Friends of the Vancouver Carousel
Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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