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fork

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37085
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.527
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.527
Description
This fork is altered by a prisoner to make it a weapon. It was confiscated by prison guards at Oakalla prison. The fork is made of metal. The two middle tines have been broken off and black tape has been wrapped around base of handle.
Object History
Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site, October, 1991.
Marks/Labels
"PROV OF B.C.", stamped into handle of fork
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Correctional
Food Service Tools and Equipment
Armament
Names
British Columbia Gaol Service
Oakalla Prison Farm
Images
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key

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34241
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.128
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.128
Description
Padlock key, with white, cardboard tag wired to it.
Object History
This may be the key to the building where members of the Doukhobour community were detained during their protests of the 1950's. Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991.
Marks/Labels
"Douhk Hut Storage", written on cardboard tag "MASTER", embossed on side of key
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Correctional
Household Accessory
Names
British Columbia Gaol Service
Oakalla Prison Farm
Images
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