"Performances - Dramatic Performances" found 50 records

Grade 1 Christmas concert at Sussex School

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: Dec. 1959

Collection/Fonds: Robert Rogers fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 11 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of five students of Sussex Elementary School dressed in costumes for a Christmas Concert. The students are in front of a Christmas tree inside a classroom. Bob Rogers is identified standing on the far left.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Robert Rogers fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 11 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of five students of Sussex Elementary School dressed in costumes for a Christmas Concert. The students are in front of a Christmas tree inside a classroom. Bob Rogers is identified standing on the far left.

Subjects: Persons - Students; Performances - Dramatic Performances; Holidays - Christmas

Names: Sussex Avenue School; Rogers, Robert "Bob"

Accession Code: BV024.8.14

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: Dec. 1959

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2024-03-26

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Grade 1 Christmas Concert at / Sussex School / Left to Right. Back Row / Bob Rogers, Lorne Patterson / Front Row: John Ashbee, Bruce Church / Not sure of third person"; Note in coloured pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Lorne / Daren / Johnny / Bobby"; Date stamp on bottom recto of photograph reads: "DEC_59"

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Group of performers on stage

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1959]

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentfied group of performers on stage. Performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. Four men in the front row all have stockings pulled down over their heads. A backdrop behind them resembles a space craft.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Series: Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentfied group of performers on stage. Performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. Four men in the front row all have stockings pulled down over their heads. A backdrop behind them resembles a space craft.

Subjects: Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Simpsons-Sears Limited

Accession Code: BV021.26.152

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1959]

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera

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Haskell and woman dressed as an Indigenous person

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1959

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby and an unidentified woman dressed up in cosutme as an indigenous person on stage during a skit. The woman has her hair in two braids and is wearing a head band with a feather poking out of the back. The performance was part of a skit…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Series: Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby and an unidentified woman dressed up in cosutme as an indigenous person on stage during a skit. The woman has her hair in two braids and is wearing a head band with a feather poking out of the back. The performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. Painted back drop reads "HASKELL'S MEDICINE SHOW / 5 YEARS OF SATISFACTION...".

History: The use of costumes by non Indigenous peoples depicting Indigenous peoples are not neutral forms of entertainment. Damaging stereotypes of Indigenous peoples feeds injustice and racism towards Indigenous peoples.

Subjects: Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Simpsons-Sears Limited

Accession Code: BV021.26.157

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 1959

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera; Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Birthday Sale [sic] 1959"

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Interview with Dr. Sadhu Binning

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1931-2022] (interview content), interviewed 25 Nov. 2022

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 3 sound recordings (wav) (75 min., 56 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (75 min., 57 sec.)

Scope and Content: Item consists of an oral history interview with Dr. Sadhu Binning conducted by Anushay Malik with assistance from Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. The interview opens with introductions and how the content of the interview can be drawn on by Burnaby Village Museum for future …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Museum Oral Histories series

Subseries: South Asian Canadian Interviews subseries

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 3 sound recordings (wav) (75 min., 56 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (75 min., 57 sec.)

Material Details: Interviewer: Anushay Malik Co Interviewer and technical support: Kate Petrusa Interviewee: Dr. Sadhu Binning Location of Interview: Love farmhouse at Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: November 25, 2022 Total Number of tracks: 3 Total Length of all Tracks: (1:15:57) Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto three separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby

Scope and Content: Item consists of an oral history interview with Dr. Sadhu Binning conducted by Anushay Malik with assistance from Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. The interview opens with introductions and how the content of the interview can be drawn on by Burnaby Village Museum for future exhibits and for researchers to learn more about the history of the South Asian community in Burnaby. During the interview, Dr. Binning shares his ancestral background along with his relatives' and his own personal experiences as a South Asian immigrant living and working in British Columbia and Burnaby. Dr. Binning conveys that he’s a Burnaby resident who’s lived in Burnaby since 1973 and that his children were born here. Binning shares his ancestral heritage beginning with his uncle Dhana Singh who emigrated from Punjab to British Columbia in 1931 and began working in the forest industry. He explains how Dhana Singh and another partner owned, operated and worked in small sawmills in the vicinity of Kamloops, Williams Lake and also on Vancouver Island. Binning conveys that in the beginning Dhana Singh and many other South Asian immigrants were not legal residents until 1938. In 1938, about 350 South Asian immigrants (mainly Punjabi) gathered resources to hire a lawyer to obtain permanent residency. Binning mentions that one of the notable South Asians in the group who was also a close friend of his uncle, was Darshan Singh Sangha, a trade unionist who was a founding member of the International Woodworkers of America (IWA) union and an active member of the Communist Party of Canada. Binning conveys how Darshan Singh Sangha returned to India in 1947 to be a part of the revolution, how he was very active in the communist movement in India. While in India, Darshan Singh Sangha, was known as Canadian and thereby adopted “Canadian” as his surname, becoming “Darshan Singh Canadian”. Binning further explains that his uncle Dhana Singh Sangha returned to India in 1951, married and came back to B.C. in 1957 bringing with him, his wife and children. In 1960, with the support of his uncle, Binning’s father, Jit Singh Binning immigrated to British Columbia and began working in sawmills in the lower mainland, Kamloops, Quesnel and on Vancouver Island. Binning clarifies that his uncle, Dhana Singh was able to immigrate to Canada with the support of his cousins from the Tarker Singh Bains family. Binning further describes Darshan Singh Sangha’s involvement with the Communist party and the IWA and how the majority of the members were from the forest industry. As an active and prominent member of the labour movement, Darshan Singh Sangha fought for the rights of South Asians and Chinese who working in the industry and facing racism, unfair wages and discriminatory practices. Binning describes how Darshan Singh Sangha wrote a book in English in 1943, titled “Rise of the New Asia”. Binning conveys how immigrants of Chinese and South Asian decent didn’t have the right to vote in British Columbia and how Darshan Singh Sangha was instrumental in obtaining the right to vote in British Columbia, although he was never given the credit. Binning describes his uncle Dhana Singh as a likeable guy with many friends, first living in Kamloops before moving to Vancouver. Binning imparts how the sport of wrestling is a popular Punjabi sport along with Punjabi kabaddi. He conveys that his uncle became involved in wrestling while working in sawmills. South Asian immigrants had to do physical labour working in sawmills, the work could be tough and could often lead to physical fights. A number of South Asian immigrants working in the mills already had experience as wrestlers from back home. Dhana Singh later left the lumber industry to work in the agriculture sector. Binning explains how immigration rules changed in the 1960s which lead to larger numbers of South Asians immigrating to Canada. Many of these new immigrants were educated and politically conscious. All of these new immigrants faced racism but being politically conscious from an independent India and with the ability to speak English they organized themselves to fight for their rights. Binning imagines the items that his uncle and his father may have brought with them in their suitcase when immigrating to Canada. Binning describes three items, including a rajai (a blanket with cotton inside that is sewn together), a bistra (small attaché case or trunk) and a piece of cloth to lie on. Binning further describes the roles in Indian society as caste divisions and that it was usually women’s work in making the rajais. Binning recollects the locations that his father and his family lived after coming to Vancouver. Binning explains that a few years after living together in Vancouver, he and his family moved to Burnaby in 1973 to be closer to his Dr. Binning’s wife, Jagdish Binning’s family. Dr. Binning and family lived in a house in Burnaby located on Irmin Street near Royal Oak between 1973 and 1987. While living at this house their children attended McPherson Park Junior High School and later Burnaby South Secondary School. Binning reflects on some of the racism that he and his family have faced while living in Burnaby which led him to write a poem that he published in 1994 titled “No More Watno Dur”. Binning explains the meaning of the title “Watan” meaning “country and everybody” “a country far way from the motherland”. Binning explains the origins of the magazine “Watan” that was started by a friend in 1973. The magazine got its roots in Vancouver in 1973 from an organization called the “Punjabi Literary Association”. Binning became the editor of the magazine in 1976 and his friend joined him as assistant editor in 1978. Binning continued to work as editor until 1983 or 1984 when he returned to school to complete his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree. Binning describes the origins of the “Vancouver Sath” that was formed by a small group of South Asians around 1982. Binning was a founding member of the organization and held meetings and rehearsals at his house in Burnaby. Vancouver Sath first started out as an informal discussion forum by a group of politically conscious Punjabi writers and activists. Binning talks about issues and problems that Vancouver Sath addressed including; racism as well as domestic violence in the South Asian community. Binning explains how he and Sukhwant Hundal wrote articles on these issues and others that were happening in the South Asian community in Canada. Binning talks about how in 1983, the group was inspired to begin performing theatrical works after consulting with Gursharan Singh who was from a well known theatrical group from Punjab who were performing in Vancouver. In the beginning the Vancouver Sath’s plays were focused on the problems in Punjab but they soon decided to address social issues in their own South Asian community here in Canada. Binning summarizes and draws attention to, some of the plays that Vancouver Sath has written and performed including; “Picket Line”, about Punjabi women farmworkers’ rights; “Lattan de Bhoot”, about domestic abuse; “A Crop of Poison”; “Kihda Viah” (English translation- “Whose Marriage”) about arranged marriage and others about social issues in the South Asian community. The plays were performed in public schools and community centres in Vancouver and Richmond, Simon Fraser University and some were also performed in Toronto, Calgary and Williams Lake. Binning mentions some of the traditional foods that he likes to eat and where he and his family have shopped to find ingredients. He recalls how his mother, Gurmaje Kaur Binning did all of the cooking and was often cooking all day long. In the sixties, the Binning family address on 13th Avenue in Vancouver was also used as a postal address for many friends and family who’d recently immigrated. When these friends dropped by to pick up their mail, his mother often provided them with tea and food. After Binning and his wife, Jagdish moved to their own home in 1973, he shared in some of the shopping and cooking but his wife did the majority of the work due to his busy schedule. The interview closes with Binning providing an explanation of how “Watno Dur” magazine changed it’s name to “Watan” magazine. Binning reflects on how this came to be, when he made the decision to get an education in Canada and to stay here, not just as a “Canadian” but as a “Punjabi Canadian.

History: Interviewee biography: Dr. Sadhu Binning was born on May 10, 1947 to mother Gurmej Kaur and father Jeet Singh Binning. Due to lack of proper records management in India at the time of his birth, it is believed that he was actually born sometime in December of 1947. He grew up alongside two brothers and one sister in a village located in Kapurthala, Punjab. Dr. Binning attended secondary school in the nearby city of Phagwara, Punjab although he did not complete his education here. Throughout his childhood, he enjoyed reading both Punjabi and Hindi novels and learned how to read Urdu as well. Dr. Binning’s uncle, Dhana Singh immigrated to Canada in 1933 and returned to India in 1953. When Dhana Singh returned to Canada in 1957, he sponsored Dr. Binning’s father, Jeet Singh Binning to immigrate. Dhana Singh co-owned a few saw mills in British Columbia and also worked in the truck driving industry. Dr. Binning remembers that some people who had lived in Canada would visit their village and that they appeared to be strong and healthy and looked happy. He also noticed that they would eat meat, so whenever they would visit there would be meat available. In 1967, when he was nineteen and a half years old, Dr. Binning immigrated Canada to join his father. He recalls his father and uncle and a friend arriving at the airport to pick him up. During his first few days, Dr. Binning made the decision to remove his turban and beard upon receiving advice from his uncle. Dr. Binning first obtained work on a farm in Abbotsford, working alongside his mother. While working, Dr. Binning also attended English classes in Vancouver. Dr. Binning’s Uncle Dhana Singh worked in a Vancouver saw mill and tried to help find work for his nephew but was unsuccessful. Dr. Binning soon found work at a saw mill in Avola and worked there until the end of the summer until a friend helped find him work in a saw mill in North Vancouver. During his free time, he enjoyed camping with friends. In 1970, Dr. Binning left the saw mill after obtaining a job at the post office. The post office offered lower wages than working at the mill but Dr. Binning believed that he would become more educated working here. While working as a postman, Dr. Binning recalls facing a lot of discrimination and racism and was often referred to as a ‘Paki’ multiple times a day. In 1973, Dr. Binning married Jagish Sihota. Sadhu and Jagdish originated from nearby villages in India and met each other in Canada. Dr. Binning’s wife, Jagdish worked at the Royal Bank of Canada for thirty years until her retirement. While working, she also looked after the household and their son and daughter. Jagdish also handwrote a magazine, “Watno Dur’ (English translation: ‘away from homeland’) which was distributed in the community. In 1976, Dr. Binning became the editor of the magazine and the name was later changed to “Watan’ as they had accepted their new homeland of Canada. While working at the post office, Dr. Binning also attended night school starting in eighth grade. After receiving his high school diploma, he was accepted to Simon Fraser University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Anthropology and Sociology and in 1986 he obtained a Masters degree from Simon Fraser University. While attending university, Dr. Binning was very active within the community and wanted to work to improve society. He first thought that he would return to India to contribute and improve rights in his homeland but upon seeing the prevalence of the movements in Canada, he realized that work needed to be done here too. In 1983, Dr. Binning became a founding member and contributor to a theatrical collective known as “Vancouver Sath”. The theatrical group produced plays that represented societal issues and were invited to perform at multiple conferences throughout British Columbia and Canada. The group focused and acknowledged the many issues in Punjab and in Canada. One of the plays that the group produced focused on the exploitation of Punjabi women who worked on farms in Canada. Dr. Binning continued to be involved as an integral member of Vancouver Sath until 1995. Over the years, Dr. Binning has strongly lobbied for Punjabi language education and between 1988 and 2008 he worked as Punjabi instructor at the University of British Columbia. He first worked as a teaching assistant at UBC under Dr. Harjot Oberoi and due to low wages, he simultaneously worked at the Post Office. In 2019, Dr. Binning received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from UBC in recognition of his work. Since 1973, Dr. Binning has lived in Burnaby and has resided in the same home that he and his wife Jagdish purchased in 1987. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, watercolour painting, travelling abroad and going on road trips. Interviewer biography: Anushay Malik is labor historian with a geographical focus on South Asia. Anushay studied at the University of London and was a research fellow at the International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In 2014, Anushay moved back to her native Pakistan and joined Lahore University of Management Services as an Assistant Professor. In 2023, Anushay is a visiting scholar at Simon Fraser University and lives in Burnaby with her family. Anushay was a co-curator of the Burnaby Village Museum exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.

Creator: Burnaby Village Museum

Subjects: Industries - Logging/lumber; Industries - Forestry; Foods; Migration; Organizations - Societies and Clubs; Organizations - Unions; Persons - South Asian Canadians; Performances; Performances - Dramatic Performances; Social Issues; Social Issues - Racism

Names: Binning, Dr. Sadhu; Binning, Gurmaje Kaur; Binning, Jit Singh; Binning, Jagdish; Sangha, Darshan Singh; Canadian Farmworkers Union; Hundal, Sukhwant; Sangra, Harjinder; Singh, Dhana; Vancouver Sath

Responsibility: Petrusa, Kate; Malik, Anushay

Accession Code: BV022.29.3

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1931-2022] (interview content), interviewed 25 Nov. 2022

Media Type: Sound Recording

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

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Interview with Dr. Sadhu Binning, [1931-2022] (interview content), interviewed 25 Nov. 2022

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2022_0029_0003_004.mp3

Interview with Sadhu Binning and Sukhwant Hundal

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1967-2023 (interview content), interviewed 29 May 2023

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 sound recordings (wav) (93 min., 7 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (92 min., 57 sec.)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Sadhu Binning and Sukhwant Hundal, founders of Vancouver Sath conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, James Binks. The interview is taking place at the Burnaby Village Museum's exhibit "Truths not Often Told: Being South Asian in…

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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: 2 sound recordings (wav) (93 min., 7 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (92 min., 57 sec.)

Material Details: Interviewer: James Binks Interviewee: Sadhu Binning and Sukhwant Hundal Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: May 29, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks:1:33:07 Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together into one track and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Sadhu Binning and Sukhwant Hundal, founders of Vancouver Sath conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, James Binks. The interview is taking place at the Burnaby Village Museum's exhibit "Truths not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby". The interview focuses on the history of "Vancouver Sath" as well as literary works created by Hundal and Binning and the Punjabi literary magazine "Watno Dur" and "Watan". 00:00 - 13:30 Interview opens with brief introductions and information on Sadhu Binning, Sukhwant Hundal and Vancouver Sath provided by the interviewer, James Binks. Interviewees Sadhu Binning and Sukhwant Hundal describe how they met and what they were focused on prior to the formation of the organization Vancouver Sath. Binning briefly describes how he became involved as a writer in the literary world and recalls how he published his first poem in an Indian literary magazine in 1972. Hundal describes how he immigrated to Canada from Punjab in 1975, the various industries that he worked in as a new immigrant and his interest in literature with a focus on social issues. Hundel describes how he developed a relationship with Sadhu Binning after his short story was published in "Watno Dur" literary magazine which in turn lead to his involvement with the Punjabi Literary Association and becoming co-editor of "Watnu Dur". 13:31 – 27:44 Hundal provides more background on his life as a South Asian immigrant, working in sawmills and completing a diploma in Power and Process Engineering and how he first became interested in literature while living in India. Binning and Hundal both share their insights into the formation of Vancouver Sath and provide details on their involvement with the Punjabi literary publication “Watnu Dur”. Binning describes how the inspiration for the formation of the Vancouver Sath organization came from India and that Binning, Hundal and some other members of the Punjabi Literary Association decided to form their own group where they could have more informal discussions around social, political and literary issues. 27:45 – 43:31 Binning describes how the political issues that were happening in Punjab between 1978 and 1983 influenced discussions in the South Asian community whereas prior to 1978 there was more focus on local issues that new immigrants were facing. Binning conveys how their work with Vancouver Sath endeavored to focus more on local issues and Hundal conveys how they made the decision to begin producing theatrical works rather than just written works to reach a wider audience. Hundal and Binning share names of the people that were involved with Vancouver Sath and describe some of the early plays that they performed. Binning describes the foundations of the organization where they worked together as a collective making decisions in producing and performing the works with Binning and Hundal taking on the responsibility for the written work. They talk about their first paid experience being invited to perform a few of their plays at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival. 43:32 – 55:17 Hundal and Binning describe how they continued to support themselves financially since they weren’t making money from Vancouver Sath. Binning and Hundal provide further details on how their collective worked with the process of writing the plays and presenting and discussing details with the Vancouver Sath community before performing to an audience. Hundal talks about the transition that the magazine “Watno Dur” took in 1986 which lead to renaming it “Watan”. Hundal and Binning discuss how in 1992 and 1993 they decided to try to get more young people involved and began publishing a magazine in English called “Ankur”. They describe the content and list some of the authors who contributed to the magazine. 55:18 – 1:20:12 Hundal and Binning provide background details on the author of “Maluka”, Sadhu Singh Dhami and describe the details that lead them to translating the book into Punjabi, touring with the author and adapting the novel into a play which Vancouver Sath performed. Binning and Hundal describe and discuss other plays that Vancouver Sath performed including some plays that were recorded and broadcast over local radio stations. 1:20:13 – 1:32:57 Binning and Hundal reflect on what lead Vancouver Sath to discontinue theatrical performances in the mid 1990’s. Binning and Hundal state how they are both still very involved in publishing literary works but no longer perform theatrical works. Binning and Hundal describe some of their literary works and projects that they’ve been involved in and also reflect on and describe the current theatre scene in the South Asian community. Hundal conveys that even though they no longer call themselves “Vancouver Sath” they continue to enjoy working as a collective discussing literary works and ideas.

History: Interviewees' biographies: Dr. Sadhu Binning was born on May 10, 1947 to mother Gurmej Kaur and father Jeet Singh Binning. Due to lack of proper records management in India at the time of his birth, it is believed that he was actually born sometime in December of 1947. He grew up alongside two brothers and one sister in a village located in Kapurthala, Punjab. Dr. Binning attended secondary school in the nearby city of Phagwara, Punjab although he did not complete his education here. Throughout his childhood, he enjoyed reading both Punjabi and Hindi novels and learned how to read Urdu as well. Dr. Binning’s uncle, Dhana Singh immigrated to Canada in 1933 and returned to India in 1953. When Dhana Singh returned to Canada in 1957, he sponsored Dr. Binning’s father, Jeet Singh Binning to immigrate. Dhana Singh co-owned a few saw mills in British Columbia and also worked in the truck driving industry. Dr. Binning remembers that some people who had lived in Canada would visit their village and that they appeared to be strong and healthy and looked happy. He also noticed that they would eat meat, so whenever they would visit there would be meat available. In 1967, when he was nineteen and a half years old, Dr. Binning immigrated Canada to join his father. He recalls his father and uncle and a friend arriving at the airport to pick him up. During his first few days, Dr. Binning made the decision to remove his turban and beard upon receiving advice from his uncle. Dr. Binning first obtained work on a farm in Abbotsford, working alongside his mother. While working, Dr. Binning also attended English classes in Vancouver. Dr. Binning’s Uncle Dhana Singh worked in a Vancouver saw mill and tried to help find work for his nephew but was unsuccessful. Dr. Binning soon found work at a saw mill in Avola and worked there until the end of the summer until a friend helped find him work in a saw mill in North Vancouver. During his free time, he enjoyed camping with friends. In 1970, Dr. Binning left the saw mill after obtaining a job at the post office. The post office offered lower wages than working at the mill but Dr. Binning believed that he would become more educated working here. While working as a postman, Dr. Binning recalls facing a lot of discrimination and racism and was often referred to as a ‘Paki’ multiple times a day. In 1973, Dr. Binning married Jagish Sihota. Sadhu and Jagdish originated from nearby villages in India and met each other in Canada. Dr. Binning’s wife, Jagdish worked at the Royal Bank of Canada for thirty years until her retirement. While working, she also looked after the household and their son and daughter. Jagdish also handwrote a magazine, “Watno Dur" (English translation: ‘away from homeland’) which was distributed in the community. In 1976, Dr. Binning became the editor of the magazine and the name was later changed to “Watan’ as they had accepted their new homeland of Canada. While working at the post office, Dr. Binning also attended night school starting in eighth grade. After receiving his high school diploma, he was accepted to Simon Fraser University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Anthropology and Sociology and in 1986 he obtained a Masters degree from Simon Fraser University. While attending university, Dr. Binning was very active within the community and wanted to work to improve society. He first thought that he would return to India to contribute and improve rights in his homeland but upon seeing the prevalence of the movements in Canada, he realized that work needed to be done here too. In 1983, Dr. Binning became a founding member and contributor to a theatrical collective known as “Vancouver Sath”. The theatrical group produced plays that represented societal issues and were invited to perform at multiple conferences throughout British Columbia and Canada. The group focused and acknowledged the many issues in Punjab and in Canada. One of the plays that the group produced focused on the exploitation of Punjabi women who worked on farms in Canada. Dr. Binning continued to be involved as an integral member of Vancouver Sath until 1995. Over the years, Dr. Binning has strongly lobbied for Punjabi language education and between 1988 and 2008 he worked as Punjabi instructor at the University of British Columbia. He first worked as a teaching assistant at UBC under Dr. Harjot Oberoi and due to low wages, he simultaneously worked at the Post Office. In 2019, Dr. Binning received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from UBC in recognition of his work. Since 1973, Dr. Binning has lived in Burnaby and has resided in the same home that he and his wife purchased in 1987. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, watercolour painting, travelling abroad and going on road trips. Suhkwant Hundal is a founding member in the group known as Vancouver Sath and has spent a lot of time in Burnaby rehearsing and writing plays. Sadhu Binning and Sukhwant Hundal co-wrote the Vancouver Sath's first play, "Picket-Line" and many others. This play was staged in November 1984. He's authored and edited pieces for the various newsletters and magazines including "Watno Dur" and "Watan". Through the 1980's and early 1990's Hundal has been active in South Asian advocacy in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland. In his retirement years, Hundal has been a lecturer on Punjabi language at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Asian Studies. 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”.

Creator: Burnaby Village Museum

Subjects: Occupations - Writers; Organizations; Organizations - Unions; Migration; Persons - South Asian Canadians; Performances - Dramatic Performances; Social Issues; Social Issues - Discrimination; Social Issues - Racism

Names: Vancouver Sath; Binning, Dr. Sadhu; Hundal, Sukhwant; Dhami, Sadhu Singh; Pritam, Amrita; Rampuri, Gurcharan; Tut, Mukhan; Thobani, Sunera; Hoss Mushroom Farm; Deol, Jeevan; Dulai, Phinder; Dhillon, Sital; Bhangoo, Bhavna; Rai, Gurmail; Punjabi Lekhak Manch; Di Awaz, Samay; Johal, Balinder; Sara, Amanpal; United Farm Workers Union; Canadian Farmworkers Union

Responsibility: Binks, James

Accession Code: BV023.16.7

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 1967-2023 (interview content), interviewed 29 May 2023

Media Type: Sound Recording

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Transcription available on request

Audio Tracks

Interview with Sadhu Binning and Sukhwant Hundal, 1967-2023 (interview content), interviewed 29 May 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0007_003.mp3

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night actors

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97521

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Burnside, Wanda Sturtevant, Sarah Brown, and Arlene Belcastro in costume and in character as promotion for a production of the play "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night."

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-2860

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Burnside, Wanda Sturtevant, Sarah Brown, and Arlene Belcastro in costume and in character as promotion for a production of the play "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night."

Subjects: Occupations - Actors; Performances - Dramatic Performances

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Ponne, Simone

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in an October 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "L to R: John Burnside as Ebenezer Saltmarsh, Wanda Sturtevant as Arabella Saltmarsh, Sarah Brown as Olive, and Arlene Belcastro as Hepzibah."

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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night actors, [2001] thumbnail

Karen and Blair Laramee with a puppet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97949

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: Photograph of Karen and Blair Laramee, of Cliff Productions, repairing a 12-foot-tall puppet ahead of a presentation for "Weedless Wednesday," at Seaforth Elementary School.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-3075

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Karen and Blair Laramee, of Cliff Productions, repairing a 12-foot-tall puppet ahead of a presentation for "Weedless Wednesday," at Seaforth Elementary School.

Subjects: Performances; Performances - Dramatic Performances; Recreational Activities - Theatre; Occupations - Actors

Names: Seaforth School

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a January 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Karen and Blair Laramee, of Cliff Productions, do some emergency repairs to one of their 12-foot tall rapping puppets before presenting a no-smoking message to students at Seaforth Elementary on Weedless Wednesday. One of the troupe's puppets was damaged when its head rolled out of their pickup truck onto the highway en route to the school."

Geographic Access: Government Road

Street Address: 7881 Government Road

Historic Neighbourhood: Lozells (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Government Road Area

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Karen and Blair Laramee with a puppet, [2000] thumbnail

Man performing in Simpsons-Sears skit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17409

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1959]

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified man on stage, performing in a skit. The performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. Painted back drop reads "HASKELL'S... BOYD'S BILIOUS BALM...".

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Series: Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified man on stage, performing in a skit. The performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. Painted back drop reads "HASKELL'S... BOYD'S BILIOUS BALM...".

Subjects: Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Simpsons-Sears Limited

Accession Code: BV021.26.158

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1959]

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera

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Man performing in Simpsons-Sears skit, [1959] thumbnail

Man speaking into microphone

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17399

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1959]

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified man speaking into a microphone while standing on a stage. Performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. A painted back drop with gauges is visible behind him.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Series: Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified man speaking into a microphone while standing on a stage. Performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. A painted back drop with gauges is visible behind him.

Subjects: Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Simpsons-Sears Limited

Accession Code: BV021.26.148

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1959]

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera

Images

Man speaking into microphone, [1959] thumbnail

Men dressed as women performing on stage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17406

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1959]

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of four unidentified men dressed in women's clothing while peforming on stage. Performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. Painted back drop reads "HASKELL'S MEDICINE SHOW / 5 YEARS OF SATISFACTION...".

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Series: Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of four unidentified men dressed in women's clothing while peforming on stage. Performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. Painted back drop reads "HASKELL'S MEDICINE SHOW / 5 YEARS OF SATISFACTION...".

Subjects: Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Simpsons-Sears Limited

Accession Code: BV021.26.155

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1959]

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera

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Men dressed as women performing on stage, [1959] thumbnail

Mortal Coil Performance Society performers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97512

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: Photograph of Bessie Wapp, Sharon Bayley, Carrie Nimmo, and Denise Galay in costume as a promotion for the Mortal Coil Performance Society's production of "The Treemendous Journey" at the Shadbolt Centre.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-2851

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Bessie Wapp, Sharon Bayley, Carrie Nimmo, and Denise Galay in costume as a promotion for the Mortal Coil Performance Society's production of "The Treemendous Journey" at the Shadbolt Centre.

Subjects: Occupations - Actors; Organizations - Art Societies; Performances - Dramatic Performances; Performances

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a September 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "As "Alicia" (Bessie Wapp) dreams, the rainforest (Sharon Bayley, Carrie Nimmo and Denise Galay) comes alive in The Treemendous Journey, being presented at the Shadbolt Centreby the Mortal Coil Performance Society."

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Street Address: 6450 Deer Lake Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

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Mortal Coil Performance Society performers, [2001] thumbnail

Performers on stage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17410

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1959]

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of group of performers on stage during a skit. The performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. Painted back drop reads "HASKELL'S MEDICINE SHOW". A man dressed in a cowboy hat is standing at a microphone and some of the performers behind them appear to be singing.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Series: Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of group of performers on stage during a skit. The performance was part of a skit performed by Simpsons-Sears staff. Painted back drop reads "HASKELL'S MEDICINE SHOW". A man dressed in a cowboy hat is standing at a microphone and some of the performers behind them appear to be singing.

Subjects: Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Simpsons-Sears Limited

Accession Code: BV021.26.159

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1959]

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph was removed from original scrapbook that included photographs, newspaper clippings, textual records and ephemera

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Pirates of Penzance photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97576

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1950 and 1970]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w

Scope and Content: File consists of two photographs from a performance of Pirates of Penzance. One photograph is a cast portrait; the the other is a photograph taken mid-performance.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1950 and 1970]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Clef Society subseries

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w

Description Level: File

Record No.: 142-010

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: BHS1985-12

Scope and Content: File consists of two photographs from a performance of Pirates of Penzance. One photograph is a cast portrait; the the other is a photograph taken mid-performance.

Subjects: Performances - Dramatic Performances; Recreational Activities - Theatre

Names: Burnaby Clef Society

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Note in pencil on verso of both photographs reads: "Please return to Nancy Gobis Burnaby Clef Society"; Note in pencil on verso of photograph 142-010-1 reads: "Pirates of Penzance"; Photographer's stamp on verso of photograph 142-010-2 reads: "L.C. Cailes"

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Pirates of Penzance photographs, [between 1950 and 1970] thumbnail

poster

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91077

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.5.1801

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.5.1801

Description: Poster; black ink on newsprint; text reads: "GOLDENGLOW / the itinerant Vaudevillians / celebrating / GOLD RUSH GAEITY / in / B.C. GOLD / ALL HEADLINE PERFORMERS / Mr. Edd Wright / a classica and sublime impressario / Miss Roma Hearn/ FLAWLESS FINESE / Miss Christine Willes / Blithe Characterizations / Mr Ed Milaney / brawling boisterous buffoonery / Miss Sylvia Granda / gorgeous majestic quality / Miss Claire Thompson / an assuredly agile attraction / Miss Janine Kandborg / Gently Demure Refinement / Mr Kirk Mitchell / ARTISTICALLY ACCURATE ACTING / with Kathleen Wright at the piano / ONE INTERVAL OF FIFTEEN MINUTES / Directed by C.M. (Ink) Sinclair / Choreographed by Sylvia Granda & Dan C.../ Music Directed by Kathleeen Wright, Stag.../ aged by Geran Capewell with assistance... / Craig Trudell, Publized by Nick Orchard / House Managed by Cathy Borg. / Program courteously supplied by CPA..."; bottom portion of flyer is torn

Object History: Item was found in Burnaby Village Museum printshop along with other Heritage Village / Burnaby Village Museum ephemera created between 1971 and 1990. Poster may have been printed in the Burnaby Village Museum printshop. Performance may have been performed on stage inside Heritage Village.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Advertising Media

Object Term: Poster

Measurements: 41.5 x 17.7 cm

Maker: Burnaby Village Museum

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Burnaby

Publication Date: [197-]

Subjects: Celebrations - Centennials; Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Burnaby Village Museum; Century Park Museum Association

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program and insert

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91418

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.5.2136

2 images

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.5.2136

Description: Program and insert; program- gold coloured cardstock cover with black text and illustrations; 6 p. double sided; stapled spine; front cover reads: "burnaby civic opera / presents / Bonanza Creek / 1871 / story & lyrics by Harry Mossfield / music by Theo Gould / June 10-11-12--18-19-20". White pages within; illustration on front cover of two men standing on a board walk outside a building with sign, "Molly's Saloon", one of the men is on the ground. insert - mimeographed on white paper; includes logo of BC Centennial and reads "burnaby Civic Opera Company gratefully acknowledges / the support of the BURNABY CENTENNIAL '71 COMMITTEE".

Object History: Program from "Bonanza Creek 1871" which was an original musical contribution to British Columbia's Centennial year festivities. The peformance took place at James Cowan Theatre in Burnaby.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents

Object Term: Program

Colour: Gold; White; Black

Measurements: Length: 21.5 x Width: 14 cm

Maker: Cue publication

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Burnaby

Publication Date: June 1971

Subjects: Celebrations - Centennials; Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee

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programme

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19153

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.17.2

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.17.2

Description: Programme: Children’s Fantasie Mother Goose Tableaux performed at the Edmonds Public Hall, Nov. 20, 1925. Under Auspices of the Municipal Chapter, Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.) Patronesses - Mrs. Mathers, Mrs. C.R. Gordon. Fantasie arranged by Mrs. Jack Hawkshaw and Mrs. G.Peel. Dances directed by Miss Elsie Goff. Pianiste - Miss Kathleen Mathers.

Object History: From the collection of Mabel Edith Honor (McClean) Hawkshaw author and publisher of the "Burnaby Post" (1922-1937). She wrote articles for city dailies under the pen name of Percy Egerton Sterling.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents

Object Term: Program

Publication Date: 1925

Subjects: Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire

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script

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90314

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.13.2

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.13.2

Description: This is a stack of yellowed paper with two staples holding it together. The front cover has been torn off, exposing the third page which reads "Cast of Characters", and a full listing of the characters. The name "Grieg" is written in cursive in pencil on this page. The pages are tattered and torn. The back cover has a description of the play "Pollyanna" and "The Charm School", each with a synopsis. It also has the playwright's details: Samuel French 25 West 45th Street, New York City.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Documentary Artifacts - - Literary Works

Object Term: Script

Marks/Labels: Cast of Characters Pollyanna The Charm School

Colour: Yellow; Brown

Measurements: 19 cm high x 12 cm wide x 0.5 cm deep

Title: The Hidden Guest

Subjects: Recreational Activities - Theatre; Arts; Documentary Artifacts - Scripts; Performances - Dramatic Performances

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SFU Theatre Program production of "Gross Indecency"

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98002

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of actors from the Simon Fraser University Theatre Program in costume and acting in scenes from "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde." Photographs depict Tyler McClendon, Derek Whiddon, and Billy Marchenski in scenes as promotion for the production.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Description Level: File

Record No.: 535-3106

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of actors from the Simon Fraser University Theatre Program in costume and acting in scenes from "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde." Photographs depict Tyler McClendon, Derek Whiddon, and Billy Marchenski in scenes as promotion for the production.

Subjects: Performances - Dramatic Performances; Recreational Activities - Theatre; Occupations - Actors; Persons - Students

Names: Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a February 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata for 535-3106-1: "The Marquis of Queensbury (Tyler McClendon) consoles Oscar Wilde (Billy Marchenski), after Wilde learns he is being charged with gross indecency."; Caption from metadata for 535-3106-2: "Lord Alfred Douglas (Derek Whiddon), left, confronts his father, the Marquis of Queensbury (Tyler McClendon), after being accused of improper behaviour with Oscar Wilde (Billy Marchenski) in the SFU Theatre Program production of Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. See story, page 11."

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SFU Theatre Program production of thumbnail

Simpsons-Sears staff in skit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17355

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1954 or 1955]

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a group of Simpsons-Sears employees performing in a skit on a make shift stage. A hanging gallows is set up on the stage and two men are wearing signs which read "Ottawa" and "Hamilton". T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby is identified standing on the far left. This e…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Series: Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Material Details: scalloped edge

Scope and Content: Photograph of a group of Simpsons-Sears employees performing in a skit on a make shift stage. A hanging gallows is set up on the stage and two men are wearing signs which read "Ottawa" and "Hamilton". T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby is identified standing on the far left. This event was part of Simpsons-Sears Days.

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Department Stores; Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Simpsons-Sears Limited; Haskell, T. Boyd

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Street Address: 4750 Kingsway

Accession Code: BV021.26.104

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1954 or 1955]

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera; note on verso of photograph reads: "SS Days"; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "276E"

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Simpsons-Sears staff in skit, [1954 or 1955] thumbnail

T. Boyd Haskell at microphone

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17370

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1954]

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby dressed in a costume, with a fake moustache and top hat. Haskell is speaking into a microphone at an unidentified event.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds

Series: Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of T. Boyd Haskell, Manager of Simpsons-Sears, Burnaby dressed in a costume, with a fake moustache and top hat. Haskell is speaking into a microphone at an unidentified event.

Subjects: Clothing - Costumes; Performances - Dramatic Performances

Names: Haskell, T. Boyd

Accession Code: BV021.26.120

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1954]

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera

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