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A history of policing in Burnaby : 1892 - 1950 : with an emphasis on the years 1892 - 1935

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Trainer, Mary, 1948-
Publication Date
March, 1975
Call Number
363.2 TRA Copy 2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
HV979.47.2
Call Number
363.2 TRA Copy 2
Author
Trainer, Mary, 1948-
Contributor
Bussey, Anthea J.
Place of Publication
[Burnaby]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
March, 1975
Physical Description
64 p. ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Police
Biography
Subjects
Occupations
Occupations - Police Officers
Public Services - Policing
Public Services
Names
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Notes
"Anthea J. Bussey Editor" -- title page.
"Prepared for members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Burnaby Detachment, in honour of the Centennial of the RCMP May 23, 1873 - May 23, 1973"
Includes bibliographical references.
Documents

1979_0047_0002_001%20History%20of%20Policing%20in%20Bby

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Bruce Northorp

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46209
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1978]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superintendent Bruce Northorp with a cluster of microphones surrounding him.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1978]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1097
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superintendent Bruce Northorp with a cluster of microphones surrounding him.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Names
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Northorp, Bruce
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Bruce Northorp and Robert Prittie

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1969 and 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Royal Canadian Mounted Police staff-sergeant Bruce Northorp in uniform, shaking hands with Burnaby Mayor Robert Prittie, as the Mayor presents him with the RCMP's 20-year long-service metal at a ceremony at city hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1969 and 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1098
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Royal Canadian Mounted Police staff-sergeant Bruce Northorp in uniform, shaking hands with Burnaby Mayor Robert Prittie, as the Mayor presents him with the RCMP's 20-year long-service metal at a ceremony at city hall.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Public Services - Policing
Ceremonies - Awards
Personal Symbols - Certificates
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Northorp, Bruce
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Burnaby Detachment : Annual Report, 1975

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary731
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1975
Call Number
363.2 BUR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
363.2 BUR
Publisher
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Publication Date
1975
Physical Description
26 p. : ill
Library Subject (LOC)
Police
Subjects
Occupations
Occupations - Police Officers
Public Services - Policing
Public Services
Names
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Burnaby Municipal Arena

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58732
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Mayor Robert Prittie (standing in center) and two participants at the benefit hockey game between the Burnaby Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Burnaby Fire Department.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Robert Prittie subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Item
Record No.
368-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1999-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Mayor Robert Prittie (standing in center) and two participants at the benefit hockey game between the Burnaby Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Burnaby Fire Department.
Subjects
Sports - Ice Hockey
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Public Services - Policing
Names
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
Media Type
Photograph
Images
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Burnaby's Operation Identification

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45330
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1976, published January 7, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 14.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of municipal workers Bill Ramsay and Greg Finch putting up a sign in preparation for Burnaby's Operation Identification, which was "the largest single crime prevention policy of its kind in Canada" when "47 uniformed officers of the Burnaby detachment [joined] 47 Rotarians from the Burna…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1976, published January 7, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 14.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-225
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of municipal workers Bill Ramsay and Greg Finch putting up a sign in preparation for Burnaby's Operation Identification, which was "the largest single crime prevention policy of its kind in Canada" when "47 uniformed officers of the Burnaby detachment [joined] 47 Rotarians from the Burnaby Kingsway Rotary Club and start door-to-door visits in 800 residences in South Burnaby. The teams [carried] electric engraving pens for marking all property susceptible to theft."
Subjects
Occupations - Civic Workers
Public Services - Policing
Names
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Burnaby Kingsway Rotary Club
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby detachment of the RCMP has embarked on the largest single crime prevention policy of its kind in Canada. "Operation Identification" officially kicks off tonight when 47 uniformed officers of the Burnaby detachment will join with 47 Rotarians from the Burnaby Kingsway Rotary Club and start door-to-door visits in 800 residences in South Burnaby. The teams will be carrying electric engraving pens for marking all property susceptible to theft. Municipal workers Bill Ramsay and Greg Finch are shown erecting one of the signs on Canada Way at 14th Avenue as "sidewalk superintendents" Sandra Finch and Corinne Williams look on."
Geographic Access
Canada Way
14th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Canada Pacific Exhibition parade float

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1391
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1936]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float with a banner on the side that reads,"Canada Pacific Exhibition Aug. 26th Sept. 7th." The float carries a large cornucopia, and three young women. There are mounted policemen following behind the float. The photograph is taken on north side of Granville Street at Hasti…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 8.5 cm
Material Details
Faint circular stamp mark of "Vancouver Drug Co." on verso, and gummed paper on each corner. The stamp reads, "Come to Vancouver's Golden [illegible]/ 50 Years of Progress" outside its circular seal for "Vancouver Drug/ Co. Ltd./ Nu-Gloss/ PHOTO FINISH"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade float with a banner on the side that reads,"Canada Pacific Exhibition Aug. 26th Sept. 7th." The float carries a large cornucopia, and three young women. There are mounted policemen following behind the float. The photograph is taken on north side of Granville Street at Hastings in Vancouver. Post Office, Royal Bank and "Famous Furs" store are visible in the background.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Buildings - Commercial
Transportation - Parade Floats
Public Services - Policing
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.5765.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1936]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
Photographs BV985.5765.1 - BV985.5769.1 are of the same parade at the same location.
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Constable George Jeffery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35338
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1934 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Police Constable, George Jeffery.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1934 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-195
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Police Constable, George Jeffery.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Jeffery, George
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Crowd gathered for Queen Elizabeth II

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38362
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large crowd gathered behind a line of Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, with Queen Elizabeth II visible in the centre. This photograph was taken during the 1971 visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
417-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2001-7
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large crowd gathered behind a line of Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, with Queen Elizabeth II visible in the centre. This photograph was taken during the 1971 visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Burnaby.
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Public Services - Policing
Events - Royal Visits
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Elizabeth II Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Interview with Don Brown by Rod Fowler February 26, 1990 - Track 3

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1947-1990
Length
00:06:00
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Don Brown’s education and career in forensics in the RCMP, and the changes he saw in Burnaby between 1954 to 1975, which were emphasized by absences from Burnaby in this period. He talks about the appearance of the first high rises and the difference in devel…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Don Brown’s education and career in forensics in the RCMP, and the changes he saw in Burnaby between 1954 to 1975, which were emphasized by absences from Burnaby in this period. He talks about the appearance of the first high rises and the difference in development between north and south Burnaby
Date Range
1947-1990
Photo Info
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Don Brown, November 2, 1997. Item no. 535-0979
Length
00:06:00
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Education
Buildings
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
February 26, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Don Brown, conducted by Rod Fowler. Don Brown 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 Don Brown’s description of the changes in Burnaby’s built and natural landscapes and socioeconomic conditions, especially between 1947 and 1975, the strong impression made on him by those changes evident in the interview. He talks about his work and career as a police officer with the Burnaby Provincial Police and RCMP. The interview also details his involvement in Burnaby politics and volunteer community groups. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Donald Neil “Don” Brown was born in Birmingham, England May 4, 1919, and immigrated with his parents and siblings to Winnipeg in 1922. At the outbreak of WWII Don Brown left high school and enlisted in the 12th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, serving six years in the army. Before going overseas he married Helen Birch in 1939. In 1947 Don Brown joined the B.C. Provincial Police which was absorbed by the RCMP in 1950. He worked as a police officer in Burnaby from 1947 to 1954, and then was transferred to Ottawa (with a stop in Regina) for nine and a half years where he attended Carleton University to study forensics. In 1963 Don Brown was transferred back to Vancouver and bought and moved into a house on Watling Street in Burnaby where he still lived in 1990. Another transfer took him to Edmonton for five years, returning to Burnaby in 1975. Following retirement in 1980 with the rank of Supervisor and after 22 years in forensic laboratories, Don Brown started his own business as a private document examiner. Don Brown was active in Burnaby politics, serving as Alderman from 1979-1985. He was also involved in many community groups including the South Burnaby Men’s Club, which he helped found in 1952, as well as active in the Burnaby Historical Society, and served on the Burnaby School Board, Burnaby Centennial Committee, and the Community College for the Retired. Don and Helen Brown had six children: Donna, Don, Gina, Patricia, Christopher and Susan. Don Brown died May 16, 2009.
Total Tracks
14
Total Length
01:35:07
Interviewee Name
Brown, Donald N. "Don"
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.
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Audio Tracks
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Interview with Don Brown by Rod Fowler February 26, 1990 - Track 8

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1947-1990
Length
00:11:47
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Don Brown identifying old businesses and stores on Kingsway, and talking about the operation of the interurban, the lack of cars after the war, and the two vehicles used by the Burnaby police in 1948. He talks about the expansion of Burnaby in the 1950‘s and t…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Don Brown identifying old businesses and stores on Kingsway, and talking about the operation of the interurban, the lack of cars after the war, and the two vehicles used by the Burnaby police in 1948. He talks about the expansion of Burnaby in the 1950‘s and the attempts to preserve heritage buildings and trees, historic records, and green space
Date Range
1947-1990
Photo Info
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Don Brown, November 2, 1997. Item no. 535-0979
Length
00:11:47
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Transportation - Automobiles
Buildings - Commercial
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Maywood Area
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
February 26, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Don Brown, conducted by Rod Fowler. Don Brown 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 Don Brown’s description of the changes in Burnaby’s built and natural landscapes and socioeconomic conditions, especially between 1947 and 1975, the strong impression made on him by those changes evident in the interview. He talks about his work and career as a police officer with the Burnaby Provincial Police and RCMP. The interview also details his involvement in Burnaby politics and volunteer community groups. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Donald Neil “Don” Brown was born in Birmingham, England May 4, 1919, and immigrated with his parents and siblings to Winnipeg in 1922. At the outbreak of WWII Don Brown left high school and enlisted in the 12th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, serving six years in the army. Before going overseas he married Helen Birch in 1939. In 1947 Don Brown joined the B.C. Provincial Police which was absorbed by the RCMP in 1950. He worked as a police officer in Burnaby from 1947 to 1954, and then was transferred to Ottawa (with a stop in Regina) for nine and a half years where he attended Carleton University to study forensics. In 1963 Don Brown was transferred back to Vancouver and bought and moved into a house on Watling Street in Burnaby where he still lived in 1990. Another transfer took him to Edmonton for five years, returning to Burnaby in 1975. Following retirement in 1980 with the rank of Supervisor and after 22 years in forensic laboratories, Don Brown started his own business as a private document examiner. Don Brown was active in Burnaby politics, serving as Alderman from 1979-1985. He was also involved in many community groups including the South Burnaby Men’s Club, which he helped found in 1952, as well as active in the Burnaby Historical Society, and served on the Burnaby School Board, Burnaby Centennial Committee, and the Community College for the Retired. Don and Helen Brown had six children: Donna, Don, Gina, Patricia, Christopher and Susan. Don Brown died May 16, 2009.
Total Tracks
14
Total Length
01:35:07
Interviewee Name
Brown, Donald N. "Don"
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
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Interview with Don Brown by Rod Fowler February 26, 1990 - Track 13

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1950-1990
Length
00:04:09
Summary
This portion of the interview takes place while looking at photographs. Don Brown talks about the move from Provincial Police to RCMP, and how service was calculated. He also talks about the importance of owning his own home, and some information about the RCMP forensic labs he supervised
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview takes place while looking at photographs. Don Brown talks about the move from Provincial Police to RCMP, and how service was calculated. He also talks about the importance of owning his own home, and some information about the RCMP forensic labs he supervised
Date Range
1950-1990
Photo Info
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Don Brown, November 2, 1997. Item no. 535-0979
Length
00:04:09
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
February 26, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Don Brown, conducted by Rod Fowler. Don Brown 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 Don Brown’s description of the changes in Burnaby’s built and natural landscapes and socioeconomic conditions, especially between 1947 and 1975, the strong impression made on him by those changes evident in the interview. He talks about his work and career as a police officer with the Burnaby Provincial Police and RCMP. The interview also details his involvement in Burnaby politics and volunteer community groups. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Donald Neil “Don” Brown was born in Birmingham, England May 4, 1919, and immigrated with his parents and siblings to Winnipeg in 1922. At the outbreak of WWII Don Brown left high school and enlisted in the 12th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, serving six years in the army. Before going overseas he married Helen Birch in 1939. In 1947 Don Brown joined the B.C. Provincial Police which was absorbed by the RCMP in 1950. He worked as a police officer in Burnaby from 1947 to 1954, and then was transferred to Ottawa (with a stop in Regina) for nine and a half years where he attended Carleton University to study forensics. In 1963 Don Brown was transferred back to Vancouver and bought and moved into a house on Watling Street in Burnaby where he still lived in 1990. Another transfer took him to Edmonton for five years, returning to Burnaby in 1975. Following retirement in 1980 with the rank of Supervisor and after 22 years in forensic laboratories, Don Brown started his own business as a private document examiner. Don Brown was active in Burnaby politics, serving as Alderman from 1979-1985. He was also involved in many community groups including the South Burnaby Men’s Club, which he helped found in 1952, as well as active in the Burnaby Historical Society, and served on the Burnaby School Board, Burnaby Centennial Committee, and the Community College for the Retired. Don and Helen Brown had six children: Donna, Don, Gina, Patricia, Christopher and Susan. Don Brown died May 16, 2009.
Total Tracks
14
Total Length
01:35:07
Interviewee Name
Brown, Donald N. "Don"
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.
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Track thirteen of interview with Don Brown

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Interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf - Track 5

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory228
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1935
Length
0:09:26
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's amusing story of a Gifford's Jewelry store robbery and of bootlegging in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's amusing story of a Gifford's Jewelry store robbery and of bootlegging in Burnaby.
Date Range
1935
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:26
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Jim Wolf on March 4, 1987 in New Westminster. Major themes include New Westminster businesses and his grandfather's newspaper.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:45:27
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Track five of interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf

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Oakalla district director's office post review

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16670
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1974]
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a copy of "Post Review" from Oakalla District Director's Office. The Post Review is divided into four sections; Section One: Organization Chart; Section Two: Current List of Posts; Section Three: Job Descriptions and Section Four: Floor Plan.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Oakalla Prison collection
Series
Oakalla correctional facility records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a copy of "Post Review" from Oakalla District Director's Office. The Post Review is divided into four sections; Section One: Organization Chart; Section Two: Current List of Posts; Section Three: Job Descriptions and Section Four: Floor Plan.
Subjects
Public Services - Correctional
Public Services - Policing
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre
Responsibility
Province of British Columbia
Accession Code
BV991.45.175
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1974]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
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Opening of Operation Identification

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45329
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1976, published May 15, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Attorney-General Garde Gardom addressing the crowd at the opening of Burnaby's Operation Identification which was organised by the RCMP and the Burnaby Kingsway Rotary Club.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1976, published May 15, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-224
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Attorney-General Garde Gardom addressing the crowd at the opening of Burnaby's Operation Identification which was organised by the RCMP and the Burnaby Kingsway Rotary Club.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Public Services - Policing
Organizations
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Burnaby Kingsway Rotary Club
Gardom, Garde
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "IDENTIFICATION Attorney-General Garde Gardom addresses spectators at the official opening of Burnaby's Operation Identification."
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Parade of Mounted Police

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1393
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1936]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade lead by an open car, with a driver, two men with top hats and two women inside. Behind them, a large group of Royal Canadian Mounted Police are following. The setting is Granville and Hastings in Vancouver. Visible in the background are crowds of people at the street side, Po…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Material Details
Faint circular stamp mark of "Vancouver Drug Co." on verso, and gummed paper on each corner.
The stamp reads, "Come to Vancouver's Golden [illegible]/ 50 Years of Progress" outside its circular seal for "Vancouver Drug/ Co. Ltd./ Nu-Gloss/ PHOTO FINISH"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a parade lead by an open car, with a driver, two men with top hats and two women inside. Behind them, a large group of Royal Canadian Mounted Police are following. The setting is Granville and Hastings in Vancouver. Visible in the background are crowds of people at the street side, Post Office, Royal Bank and "Famous Furs" store.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Buildings - Public - Post Offices
Public Services - Policing
Transportation - Horses
Names
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Royal Bank of Canada
Famous Furs
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.5767.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1936]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
Photographs BV985.5765.1 - BV985.5769.1 are of the same parade at the same location.
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Parade of Mounted Police

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1394
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1936]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police participating in a parade at Granville and Hastings in Vancouver. Visible in the background are crowds of people at the street side, Post Office, Royal Bank and "Famous Furs" store.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Material Details
Faint circular stamp mark of "Vancouver Drug Co." on verso, and gummed paper on each corner.
The stamp reads, "Come to Vancouver's Golden [illegible]/ 50 Years of Progress" outside its circular seal for "Vancouver Drug/ Co. Ltd./ Nu-Gloss/ PHOTO FINISH"
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police participating in a parade at Granville and Hastings in Vancouver. Visible in the background are crowds of people at the street side, Post Office, Royal Bank and "Famous Furs" store.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Buildings - Public - Post Offices
Public Services - Policing
Transportation - Horses
Names
Royal Bank of Canada
Famous Furs
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.5768.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1936]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
Photographs BV985.5765.1 - BV985.5769.1 are of the same parade at the same location.
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Paul Starek

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45901
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 27, 1978
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police Staff Sergeant Paul Starek.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 27, 1978
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-795
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police Staff Sergeant Paul Starek.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Names
Starek, Paul
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Paul Starek

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45902
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 1976
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police Staff Sergeant Paul Starek.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 1976
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-796
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police Staff Sergeant Paul Starek.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Names
Starek, Paul
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Paul Starek

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45903
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 1976
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police Staff Sergeant Paul Starek.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 1976
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-797
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police Staff Sergeant Paul Starek.
Subjects
Public Services - Policing
Names
Starek, Paul
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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