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Burnaby British Columbia : reference and year book 1931
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4882
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Textual Record
- Accession Code
- HV978.48.11
- Call Number
- 317.133 BUR Copy 1
- Place of Publication
- Vancouver
- Publisher
- Burnaby Broadcast
- Publication Date
- 1931
- Physical Description
- 42 p. : ill. : 31 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Burnaby (B.C.)--Statistics
- Burnaby (B.C.)--History
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Advertising Medium
- Government
- Government - Local Government
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Notes
- Copy 1 of 2
Images
Interview with Denise Fong by Rose Wu and Wei Yan Yeong
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14276
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (00:60:38 min.)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an audio recording of a Zoom interview with Denise Fong conducted by Rose Wu and Wei Yan Yeong, in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. The interview was conducted with Denise Fong as part of the students' research for their podcast "Where is your food from?". This podcast…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- UBC Partnership series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (00:60:38 min.)
- Material Details
- Interviewers: Rose Wu; Wei Yan Yeong Interviewee: Denise Fong Interview Date: September 2020 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all tracks: 00:60:38 Recording device: Zoom video communication platform Photograph info: Store front of Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co in Victoria, B.C., 1975. BV017.7.191
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an audio recording of a Zoom interview with Denise Fong conducted by Rose Wu and Wei Yan Yeong, in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. The interview was conducted with Denise Fong as part of the students' research for their podcast "Where is your food from?". This podcast was part two in a series of three "Back to the Roots" podcasts about the history of Chinese-Canadian farming in Burnaby and the lower mainland. In this series the students connected their knowledge of food systems to their shared Chinese heritage in order to discover how Chinese Canadian history is rooted in their local food systems. "Where is your food from?" explores contemporary versus historical alternative food movements and how early Chinese farmers in the lower mainland had to be creative in their business tactics in order to survive in a local food system that discriminated against their race. 00:00 - 4:51 Denise Fong introduces herself and provides a summary of the work that she has done while working as a researcher on the Chinese Canadian History Research project for the Burnaby Village Museum. Denise explains how much of her research has focused on the history of Chinese Canadian market gardeners and green grocers and their presence in Burnaby. Denise tells of how many Chinese immigrants found it hard to find work due to racial discrimination which led many Chinese men to work in agriculture and farming. Her research has shown that many of the Chinese farms were located in the Big Bend area of Burnaby. 04:52 – 08:24 In this segment, Denise elaborates on the “truck” or “market” farming industry for Chinese farmers in Burnaby. Denise explains how “truck” farming was a mode for distributing produce from Chinese farms and some of the challenges the Chinese farmers faced. 08:25 – 14:10 In this segment Denise talks about peddling as another mode to distribute farm produce and how this was often dominated by Chinese Canadians since they were restricted from accessing other jobs. Denise explains how the Chinese peddlers would have their own routes with customers who depended on them to bring the produce to them. Denise provides an example of racial discrimination whereby a Burnaby Bylaw prevented people of Chinese descent from working for the city. 14:11 – 22: 39 In this segment, Denise describes how in the 1950s and 1960s, produce distribution networks for Chinese Canadian farmers in Burnaby expanded to larger stores and wholesalers including Woodward’s, Safeway in Burnaby, MacDonald’s Consolidated and Kelly Douglas. Denise provides specific examples of Burnaby families and tells the story of Chinese Canadian Cecil Lee, a produce buyer for Kelly Douglas. In the mid 1970s Lee, was asked to oversee the import of Chinese mandarin oranges into Canada and was responsible for the design of a new cardboard box to replace the wooden crates that held the mandarin oranges. 22:40 – 33:28 In this segment, Denise provides information on Chinese farming methods and practices that she gathered through her research. Information gathered from interviews, research papers and an article in Harrowsmith magazine suggest that many of the Big Bend farms in Burnaby relied on crop rotation, companion planting and intercropping along with traditional organic fertilizers that were available. Denise also tells of how Chinese farmers often relied on traditional methods that they brought from Southern China including the creation of raised beds to avoid damage due to flooding. Wei Yan comments that many of these traditional methods are being reintroduced as a new sustainable way of farming. Research done by Wei Yan found that when chemical fertilizers were introduced informational brochures included Chinese translations. 33:29 – 38:30 In this segment Rose and Wei Yan speak to Denise about the cultural demographic of farmers in the Big Bend area of Burnaby and what types of crops were grown. Denise comments that to her knowledge there were mostly Chinese farmers in this area but there were some European farmers as well. Produce that was grown on the farms was mostly market driven by the local consumers and it wasn’t until the 1970s that there was a bigger demand to grow Chinese vegetables to supply the growing Chinese population. Denise shares personal experience of what she learned after a visit to a local farm and the different methods that the farmer used for growing crops. The three discuss the importance of innovation and adaptability in growing techniques that Chinese farmers have used. 38:31 – 46:23 In this segment, Rose and Wei Yan speak to Denise about the discrimination barriers that Chinese farmers had to face. Denise speaks about discriminatory bylaws and regulations that targeted Chinese farmers including the Peddling tax. She tells of how this tax, persecution to peddlers and restrictions resulted in the emergence of a new industry of Chinese green grocers. Denise names Chinese trade organizations that were formed in response to the social and economic segregation and marginalization that Chinese farmers and retailers faced. Denise references research done by Natalie Gibb and Hannah Wittman from their article “Parallel Alternatives: Chinese-Canadian farmers and the Metro Vancouver local food movement” as well as research by Harry Con and Edgar Wickberg. Denise also provides information that she has gathered from Chinese farmers in Burnaby including the Yip family who were able to purchase land after World War II through the Veterans Land Act and how prior to World War II it was very difficult for Chinese immigrants to purchase land. 46:24 – 1:00:38 In this segment the group discusses how Chinese farmers have adapted in the market garden farm distribution system and the introduction of retail spaces on their farms as part of the new local food movement. Denise, Rose and Wei Yan reflect on how their interview with Denise Fong and research resources will support their podcast series and exhibits at Burnaby Village Museum.
- History
- Interviewer biographies: Rose Wu and Wei Yan Yeong are University of British Columbia students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and student interns at Burnaby Village Museum. Interviewee biography: Denise Fong is a historical researcher at Burnaby Village Museum. She has degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Archaeology (MA), and is completing her doctoral degree at UBC in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her primary research interests are in Chinese Canadian history and critical heritage studies. She is the co-curator of the Burnaby Village Museum “Across the Pacific” exhibition, and the Museum of Vancouver’s “A Seat at the Table – Chinese Immigration and British Columbia”.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Social Issues - Discrimination
- Social Issues - Racism
- Agriculture
- Agriculture - Crops
- Agriculture - Farms
- Gardens - Market Gardens
- Foods
- Names
- Fong, Denise
- Responsibility
- Wu, Rose
- Yeong, Wei Yan
- Accession Code
- BV020.28.2
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2020
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Related Material
- BV020.28.4
- Notes
- Title based on contents of recording
- Item was originally recorded as an mp4 video and converted to an mp3 sound recording for public access on Heritage Burnaby. To access the video recording, contact Burnaby Village Museum.
- For recording of podcast "Where is your food from?" see BV020.28.4
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Interview with Denise Fong by Rose Wu and Wei Yan Yeong, 2020
Interview with Denise Fong by Rose Wu and Wei Yan Yeong, 2020
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Sound_Recordings/2020_0028_0002_002.mp3
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6645
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.97.3
- Description
- Pin, round, enamelled brass. Wide blue border around outside with thin gold edges and gold lettering "INTERNATIONAL. BOWLING. TEAM. / VISIT. 1927. TO. CANADA". Inner part of pin is cruciform, with round centre connected to outer edge with four arms, open cut-out areas between. Each arm shows a coloured enamel floral symbol. At top is the rose, at right are shamrocks, at bottom is the lily, at left is the thistle. At the centre of the pin is the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom in red and blue with gold. Locking pin back on reverse, open loop. "R. SCOTT / GLASGOW" in raised letters near bottom edge. Some discolouration on back, very slight wear on front.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Commemorative
- Marks/Labels
- "INTERNATIONAL BOWLING TEAM", embossed gold lettering in half circle along top of pin "VISIT 1927 TO CANADA", embossed gold lettering in half circle along bottom of pin
- Measurements
- Dia: 2.9 cm
- Country Made
- Scotland
- Site/City Made
- Glasgow
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Advertising Medium
- Events - Competitions
- Organizations - Athletic Associations
- Sports - Bowling
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact42917
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV001.21.3
- Description
- Pin, silver-coloured metal, enamelled. Centre is image of landscape, blue water with waves, green hills, purple mountains with white snow and blue sky. Around most of centre, from upper left around bottom to upper right, is wide yellow border with silver "BURNABY . CENTRE . LAKE . DISTRICT". Details of landscape and border edges are silver. Back of pin is silver-coloured, lightly textured, with locking pin back closure. Stamped raised lettering "ALBERT" ? / TROPHIES LTD / VANCOUVER / TAIWAN"
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Measurements
- L: 2.5 cm x W: 2.1 cm
- Country Made
- Taiwan
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Advertising Medium
- Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
- Personal Symbols - Pins
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact81441
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.4745.2
- Description
- Pin, round, enamelled metal, suspended from enamelled bar. Upper part of bar is blue, lower part red, all bordered with brass. Large brass "1914". Loop attached to bar at bottom of centre back. Single link attaches loop at top of pendant to loop of bar. Pendant part of pin is octagonal, with coloured square Union Flag at centre, no white. Flag is centred over white 7-pointed star on blue ground whose points are tipped with gold balls which extend beyond the outer border. White border around edge of pendant has gold print "IMPERIAL ORDER DAUGHTERS OF THE EMPIRE", edges, and buckle ? at bottom. Four of star's points go over border, three under. Crown at top of pendant is red and blue with gold border and details. Back of pin is brass. Locking pin back on bar has pivoting lock. Wire across lower part of bar has back of loop for link attached. Back of pendant is lighter than bar, has stamped "RYPIE / REGD 1916". Metal has scratches, corrosion. Metal of bar is discoloured. Enamel is worn.
- Object History
- This pin's bar commemorates the work of the wearer during World War I. The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.) is a woman's charitable organization based in Canada. The first chapter "Federation of the Daughters of the Empire" was formed in Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1900 and the Federation was incorporated as "Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire and and Children of the Junior Branch" in 1901. The IODE was incorporated as Canadian women's organization by a special act of parliament of Canada in 1917. The IODE actively promoted military training in schools.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Advertising Medium
- Organizations - Women's Societies and Clubs
- Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90999
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.7
- Description
- Metal pin on a white folded card; gold pin with a bend straight pin. The logo is "the symbol for the Centennial of Canadian Confederation: eleven equalteral triangles prepresenting the ten provinces and Canadian North, arranged to form a stylized maple leaf" as written in the interior in English and French. Also logo inside with "1867/1967" Card is white with a red square on front and red border on interior.
- Object History
- Produced as part of Canada's Centennial of Confederation celebrations
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts
- Object Term
- Souvenir
- Marks/Labels
- "Centennial Commission,/219 Laurier Avenue West/ P.O. Box 1967/ Ottawa, Canada / John Fisher/ Comission / Gilles Bergeron / Associate Commission"
- Measurements
- 8cm x 8cm card; 1.5cm pin
- Subjects
- Events - Anniversaries
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Advertising Medium
- Organizations
- Souvenirs
- Celebrations - Centennials
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91008
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.11
- Description
- Lapel pin; plastic British Columbia Centennial '71 logo with three 'C's' in gold with a white dogwood flower in the middle on a straight pin.
- Object History
- Produced as part of British Columbia Centennial '71. The offical emblem is a stylized grouping of the three "C's" representing Canada, Confederation, Centennial, with the provincial floral emblem, the dogwood, in the centre."
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Clothing Accessories
- Object Term
- Pin, Clothing
- Measurements
- 3cm long x 1.5 cm wide
- Subjects
- Events - Anniversaries
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Advertising Medium
- Organizations
- Souvenirs
- Celebrations - Centennials
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