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A Canadian school geography

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-
Publication Date
1929
Call Number
917.1 COR 1929
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.5.7
Call Number
917.1 COR 1929
Author
Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-
Contributor
Denton, V. L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Son Ltd.
Publication Date
1929
Printer
Richard Clay & Sons, Limited
Physical Description
xiv, 498 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Department of Education Text-Book Branch" [label pasted onto front pastedown] "W-2d" [handwritten in black ink on "Department of Education" label on front pastedown] "218-227 supplement as regards your ____" [handwritten in black ink on front pastedown] "Canada 1932" [handwritten in black ink on front endpaper] "F94" [handwritten in pencil on front endpaper] "In case of fire Throw this in" [handwritten in pencil on back of front endpaper] "Patricia Jeffery" [stamped in black ink on supplement title page] "Class 4 P. N. S." [handwritten in black ink on supplement title page] "Patricia Jeffery" [handwritten in black ink on title page verso]
Library Subject (LOC)
Geography--Textbooks
Canada--Description and travel
Geography--Historical texts
Notes
"with numberous sketch maps, diagrams and illustrations"--T.p.
"Authorized for use in the schools of British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Saskatchewan" --T.p.
"With a supplementary chapter on British Columbia by V.L. Denton"
Supplementary chapter on British Columbia p. 451-498
Author's given name and dates: Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-1960
Author's given name and dates: Denton, V.L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
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A Canadian school geography

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-
Publication Date
1927
Call Number
917.1 COR 1927
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV984.21.135
Call Number
917.1 COR 1927
Author
Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-
Contributor
Denton, V. L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Son Ltd.
Publication Date
1927
Printer
Richard Clay & Sons, Limited
Physical Description
xiv, 498 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"WOODWARDS LTD. BOOK DEPT. 90¢" [stamped in purple in on front endpaper] "Vera Morrow" [handwritten in red ink on front endpaper] "Section Page" [handwritten in pencil on front endpaper] "Vera Morrow" [handwritten in green ink on other side of front endpaper] "[All rights reserved] to Vera Morrow" [handwritten in red ink on page before t.p.] "Vera Morrow Kitchener St. school Geography Book (text)" [handwritten in pencil on back endpaper] Study notes handwritten in pencil in margins throughout the book
Library Subject (LOC)
Geography--Textbooks
Canada--Description and travel
Geography--Historical texts
Notes
"with numberous sketch maps, diagrams and illustrations"--T.p.
"Authorized for use in the schools of British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Saskatchewan" --T.p.
"With a supplementary chapter on British Columbia by V.L. Denton"
Supplementary chapter on British Columbia p. 451-498
Author's given name and dates: Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-1960
Author's given name and dates: Denton, V.L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
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Annual Conference Canadian Institute of Planners 1991 July 7 - 10 Quebec City, Quebec

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
7170
Meeting Date
22-Apr-1991
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
27
Item No.
13
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
7170
Meeting Date
22-Apr-1991
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
27
Item No.
13
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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A practical guide to police magistrates and justices of the peace with an alphabetical synopsis of the criminal law and an analytical index

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Crankshaw, James, 1844-1921
Publication Date
1895
Call Number
345.71 CRA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.5.22
Call Number
345.71 CRA
Author
Crankshaw, James, 1844-1921
Place of Publication
Montreal, Quebec.
Publisher
Whiteford & Theoret
Publication Date
1895
Printer
Gazette Printing Company Ltd.
Physical Description
xxx, v, 707 p. ; 25 cm.
Inscription
"[J. Whezar] / [B Grualbor J.P.]" -- handwritten in ink on endpaper (front). "W-2C" - crossed-out on endpaper (front). "1. Information & Exams J 1.00" "Each copy .25", ".25", "hearing & delivery 1.00", ".25", "1." -- handwritten in last page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada
Criminal law
Justices of the peace
Police
Subjects
Occupations
Public Services
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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brochure

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5832.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5832.1
Description
A New Wagon Scale - Brochure. Advertising brochure for the B.S. & M. Scale Company Limited in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The brochure advertises a new wagon scale promoting its strength and sensibility and the reduced prices. Inside, the brochure includes information on the new features of the wagon scale and the various prices for the scale.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Images
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Burnaby centennial anthology : stories of early Burnaby

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
1994
Call Number
971.133 BUR COPY 3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969282826
Call Number
971.133 BUR COPY 3
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
531 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Burnaby (B.C.)
Biography
Notes
Includes index.
3 copies held: copy 3.
Digital Books
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Burnaby's heritage : an inventory of buildings and structures

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Luxton, Donald, 1954-
Wolf, Jim
Edition
Rev.
Publication Date
2011
c2007
Call Number
971.133 LUX COPY 1
, Scotland and immigrated to British Columbia in 1899. In Vancouver in 1903, he married Ellen Jane Garvin (1883-1965), a native of Sherbrooke, Quebec. Thomas was chief of the Accounting Department at Hastings Mill, and served as reeve of Burnaby in 1919 and 1920. One of his sons, Thomas, was a long-time
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969282893
Call Number
971.133 LUX COPY 1
Edition
Rev.
Author
Luxton, Donald, 1954-
Wolf, Jim
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
2011
c2007
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Architecture
Historic buildings
Buildings
Historic sites
Subjects
Buildings
Buildings - Heritage
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
2 copies held: copy 1.
Digital Books
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Burnaby Velodrome Club's Race Series

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of cycling races in the Burnaby Velodrome Club's Race Series at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre. Photographs depict Enrico Traini in the Flying 200 Sprint and Breanna Loster in the Flying 200-Category B sprint.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2024
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of cycling races in the Burnaby Velodrome Club's Race Series at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre. Photographs depict Enrico Traini in the Flying 200 Sprint and Breanna Loster in the Flying 200-Category B sprint.
Subjects
Sports - Cycling
Names
Harry Jerome Sports Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2024-1: "Enrico Traini begins his sprint to the finish in the Flying 200 Sprint competition at the Burnaby Velodrome Club's Race Series, Saturday at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre. More than 60 riders, from as far away as Portland, Calgary and Quebec competed in the Club's first event since the installation of a new roof last month."
Caption from metadata for 535-2024-2: "Breanna Loster concentrates as she sprints for the finish in the Flying 200-Category B Sprint competition at the Burnaby Velodrome Club's Racing Series, Saturday at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre."
Geographic Access
Barnet Road
Street Address
7564 Barnet Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Canada's postal code directory 1991

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1991
Call Number
383 CAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
383 CAN
Place of Publication
Montreal, Quebec
Publisher
Canada Post Corporation
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
1744 p. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Postal codes--Canada
Postal service--Canada
Directories
Notes
Text in English and French.
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Canadian Christmas book : a handsel from our Victorian past

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Carver, Caroline, 1936-
Publication Date
c1975
Call Number
394.2 CAR Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0912766301
Call Number
394.2 CAR Copy 1
Author
Carver, Caroline, 1936-
Place of Publication
Montreal, Quebec
Publisher
Tundra
Publication Date
c1975
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Christmas--Canada--History
Christmas--Pictorial works
Christmas in art
Christmas cards
Notes
5 copies held : copy 1.
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The Canadian Oxford school atlas

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Pleva, E. G. (Edward G.)
Publication Date
1957
Call Number
912 PLE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.20.6
Call Number
912 PLE
Author
Pleva, E. G. (Edward G.)
Contributor
Inch, R. Spencer, 1923-
Oxford University Press. Cartographic Department
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1957
Printer
McCorquodale and Blades (Printers) Limited
Physical Description
iv, 136 p. : maps ; 26 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Atlases--Canadian
Canada--Maps--Historical texts
Canada--Statistics--Historical texts
Notes
"Advisory Editor E.G. Pleva, assisted by Spencer Inch"--front cover
"The atlas has been prepared by the Cartographic Department of the Oxford University Press"--paste down
"Authorized for use in the Schools of Alberta"--paste down
"Approved for use in the Schools of Ontario"--paste down
"Authorized for use in the Protestant Schools of Quebec"--paste down
"Authorized for use in the Schools of Prince Edward Island"--paste down
"Recommended for use in the Schools of Saskatchewan & Manitoba"--paste down
"Prescribed for the Senior High Schools of British Columbia"--paste down
Editor's given name and dates: Pleva, E. G. (Edward G.), 1912-2008
Assistant's given name and dates: Inch, R. Spencer (Robert Spencer), 1923-
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The Canadian school atlas : containing seventy-three maps (including seven classical maps) and complete index

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
Rev. and enl. ed.
Publication Date
1926
Call Number
912 CAN Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV984.21.23
Call Number
912 CAN Copy 1
Edition
Rev. and enl. ed.
Contributor
Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons Limited
Publication Date
1926
Printer
Temple Press
Physical Description
[58], 32 p. : col. maps ; 29 cm.
Inscription
"Vera Morrow '36" [handwritten in black ink on front pastedown] "Vera Morrow" [handwritten twice in pencil on front pastedown] "716" [stamped in faded ink on front pastedown] "V.Z.M." [stamped in black ink on front and back endpaper] "Vera Morrow Geography Book Atlas" [handwritten three times in red and blue ink and pencil on front endpaper] "716" [stamped in black ink on front endpaper] Two hand drawn sketches of women in pencil on front endpaper. Clipping from Wed. April 1, 1959 Vancouver Sun showing "New route to border opening about May 15" found next to title page. enclosed in polyester film sleeve Hand drawn sketch of advertisement for Cunard Steamship Lines trip from New York to Havana. Found between p. 20-21 of index. "Vera Morrow Canadian School Atlas J.M. Dent + Sons" [handwritten twice in red ink and pencil on page after p. 32 of index] Three hand drawn sketches of women in pencil on page after p. 32 of index. "Vera Morrow" [handwritten in dark ink on back endpaper] Folded map of British Isles found inside back cover printed by F. P. Lloyd, Toronto, Canada
Library Subject (LOC)
Atlases--Canadian
Historical geography--Maps
Canada--History--Study and teaching
Atlases
Notes
"Recommended for use in the High Schools of Ontario" --Title page.
"Authorised for use in the schools of Nova Scotia, Quebec, Saskatchewan and British Columbia" --Title page.
"Prepared at the Edinburgh Geographical Institute" --Half-title verso.
"Under the editorship of George A. Cornish" --Half-title verso.
"Companion to the 'Canadian school geography'" --Half-title verso.
Copy 1 of 2.
Editor's given name and dates: Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-1960
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The Canadian school atlas : containing seventy-three maps with complete index

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
Rev. and enl. ed.
Publication Date
1925
Call Number
912 COR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.120.25
Call Number
912 COR
Edition
Rev. and enl. ed.
Contributor
Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd.
Publication Date
1925
Printer
The Temple Press
Physical Description
1 v. (multiple pagings) : col. ill. (maps) : 29 cm.
Inscription
"This Book Cover is presented with the / compliments of / The Royal Bank of Canada", printed on front of jacket. Atlas / Peggy McKay / Florence Nightingale School / Vancouver BC" hand written on front of dust jacket. "Peggy McKay" [Handwritten in black ink on outside envelope] "Billy McKay 409-15th Av. East Vancouver B.C. Canada" [Handwritten in pencil on front endpaper] "Jack McLennan" [Handwritten in pencil on front endpaper] "Oh dear Baby face Drawn by Peggy McKay" [Handwritten in pencil around drawing of a woman's face on front endpaper] "Peggy McKay Florence Nightingale Vancouver B.C. Canada" [Handwritten in blue ink on front flyleaf] "Along came you, sweet little you, Just like a flower you came. You came into my heart never to leave me + never to part." [Handwritten in pencil on title page] "Liar" [Handwritten in pencil on title page] "867-5309" [Handwritten in pencil on contents verso] "Jenny's number... 867-5309, 867-5309 I got it, I got it, I got you number on the wa-ll I got, I got it, for a good time for a good time CALL" [Handwritten on contents verso] Handwritten story from front flyleaf to pre-title page verso (4 pages) Drawing of woman's face on front flyleaf. Song lyrics handwritten in blue ink on title page verso and opposite contents. List of names under the index, page 32.
Library Subject (LOC)
Atlases--Canadian
Historical geography--Maps
Canada--History--Study and teaching
Atlases
Notes
Includes index.
"Under the editorship of George A. Cornish" -- Pre Title-Page Verso
"Prepared at the Edinburgh Geographical Institute to form a companion to the 'Canadian School Geography'" -- Pre Title-Page Verso
"Authorized for use in the schools of the provinces of Nova Scotia, Quebec, Saskatchewan and British Columbia" -- Cover
Contributor's full name and date as follows:George A Cornish (George Augustus), 1872-1960
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The Canadian school atlas : containing sixty-six maps with complete index

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-
Publication Date
1924
Call Number
912 CAN Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
X3894
Call Number
912 CAN Copy 1
Author
Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons Limited
Publication Date
1924
Physical Description
1 vol. : ill., maps (mostly col.) ; 29 cm.
Inscription
"Alex Virostko" [handwritten in pencil on front pastedown] doodle on first endpaper
Library Subject (LOC)
Atlases--Canadian
Historical geography--Maps
Canada--History--Study and teaching
Atlases
Notes
"Authorised for use in the schools of Nova Scotia, Quebec, Saskatchewan and British Columbia" --Title page.
"Prepared at the Edinburgh Geographical Institute" --Half-title verso.
"Under the editorship of George A. Cornish" --Half-title verso.
Editor's given name and dates: Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-1960
Includes index
Copy 1 of 2
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Cariboo Hill Secondary students

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 27, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Cariboo Hill Secondary school students raising money for their trip to Montreal and Quebec City.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 27, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0228
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Cariboo Hill Secondary school students raising money for their trip to Montreal and Quebec City.
Names
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "792 C Bby"
Scan is cropped
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Completed Mural

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 15, 1966
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.2 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a completed mural, part of the Burnaby Historical Society's Paint-In on Hastings Street. The mural is captioned "First Century," and some of the elements it includes are a cannon with "viva la Quebec" written on the side and a scroll with "1867 BNA" written on it. The mural is signed…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 15, 1966
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.2 x 6.1 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
066-030
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a completed mural, part of the Burnaby Historical Society's Paint-In on Hastings Street. The mural is captioned "First Century," and some of the elements it includes are a cannon with "viva la Quebec" written on the side and a scroll with "1867 BNA" written on it. The mural is signed "T. Knapfl '66."
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Media Type
Photograph
Responsibility
Painted by T. Knapfl
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
BNA appears to refer to The British North America Act 1867
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
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Dent's Canadian school atlas

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Denton, V. L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
1947
Call Number
912 DEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
X3191
Call Number
912 DEN
Edition
Rev. ed.
Author
Denton, V. L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
Contributor
Denton, V. L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons (Canada) Ltd.
Publication Date
1947
Printer
The Temple Press
Physical Description
62 p. : ill., maps (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Inscription
face drawn in pen on last page "Joe Blow" [written in pencil on bottom left corner of cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Atlases--Canadian
Historical geography--Maps
Canada--History--Study and teaching
Atlases
Notes
"Authorised for use in the schools of British Columbia and Quebec" --Title page.
"Recommended for use in the Schools of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan" --Title page.
Includes index
Author's given name and dates: Denton, V.L. (Vernon Llewllyn), 1881-1944
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Digney Family fonds

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-19[61]
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w + 1 film reel : col. ; 16mm + 7 optical discs (DVDs) + 1 portable drive
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of a reel of film (digitized into four segments) created by Andy Digney; a panorama photograph of the Digney Pee-Wee Bowling League from 1958 or 1959; and 18 film segments on DVD that were originally created by Andy Digney between 1934 and 1961 and digitized by his grandson Paul Dign…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1936-19[61]
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w + 1 film reel : col. ; 16mm + 7 optical discs (DVDs) + 1 portable drive
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of a reel of film (digitized into four segments) created by Andy Digney; a panorama photograph of the Digney Pee-Wee Bowling League from 1958 or 1959; and 18 film segments on DVD that were originally created by Andy Digney between 1934 and 1961 and digitized by his grandson Paul Digney in 2012. The 16mm film is divided into the following segments: the Oak Theatre in 1936 (construction and opening); the Royal Visit (from the King and Queen) in 1939; Burnaby Sports and May Day events (ca. 1937); and the Labour parade (ca. 1935). The 18 film segments contain footage of the Digney family at their home in Brandon, Manitoba, and Burnaby; views of the Oak Theatre and Digney Speedway in operation; and their travels throughout British Columbia and abroad. The 18 film segments are described at the item level and titled: Andy's first film; Brandon, Manitoba; Burnaby and Digney recreational events; Trip to Kamloops; Burnaby; Burnaby, Vancouver and the north shore; Galiano Island, Oak Theatre and Calgary; Travels to Ontario, Quebec and England; Travels to England #2; Travels to England #3; Parades; Digney family in Burnaby; Paul Digney and family; Digney family and the Oak Theatre gardens; Digney family at Bonsor Avenue and family outings; Building and opening the Digney Speedway; Digney family travel the praries; and San Francisco Trip.
History
Andy Digney was born in London, England, on July 27, 1886. His given names were Andrew Charles. In 1905, he immigrated with his elder brother to Raymore, Saskatchewan, and worked on a farm. In 1914, he met and married Alice Swan and in 1920 they had their one and only child, Ernest ('Dig'). The young family lived in Beatty, Saskatchewan, where they ran a small general store with a pool hall over the top. Andy sold the store and they moved to Carberry, Manitoba, where Andy worked selling lightning rods and hanging wallpaper. At this time, he met and formed a partnership with someone who owned a hand cranked move projector and in the evenings, he and his wife traveled to church halls in neighbouring towns, showing movies. Eventually, Digney purchased his own movie projector and opened a small theatre in Carberry. He worked odd jobs during the daytime and projected movies in his small theatre at night. Eventually he made enough money to move to Brandon, Manitoba, where he purchased a restaurant, which he turned into a theatre with living quarters above. Andy called the theatre 'The Oak' since the mighty oak was strong and stood forever. After starting the first Oak Theatre in Brandon, Manitoba, when talking pictures came along, Andy Digney, his wife Alice and son Ernest ('Dig') moved to Burnaby in 1935 and chose the site of their new theatre and home at the corner of Kingsway and Marlborough. The Oak Theatre - which opened on August 4, 1937 - was hailed as an artistic masterpiece for its ultra modern white stucco exterior, floodlights and pink-and-green neon marquee. The interior featured a mirrored ceiling, fireplace, and aquarium and had a colour scheme of orchid, royal blue, silver and black. Andy was a very involved member of the Burnaby community, becoming the founding president of the Lion's club and the chairman of the committee raising money for war bonds during World War II. In 1944, Andy suffered a severe heart attack, forcing him to retire, so in 1945, he sold the theatre to Odeon Theatres of Canada who continued to operate at this location until 1968 when competition forced its closure and demolition. Andy and his family relocated to a home on Bonsor Avenue on 3/4 acres where he spent much of his time cultivating a lovely garden. In about 1946, Andy was approached by the B.C. Midget Auto Racing Association [original name retained for historical accuracy], who were looking for a good location to race the smaller racing cars popular at the time. Andy was interested and purchased 10 acres of property located near the corner of Irmin Street and MacPherson Avenue and built a race track. The Digney Speedway opened on July 8, 1948, with stands that had capacity of holding 4500 people. In 1949, when the popularity of this kind of racing declined, Digney started racing roadsters. However, he struggled to find local drivers, and it was expensive to bring in drivers from elsewhere. In 1951, Digney found a winner: jalopy racing. Local men would buy 1930s cars and strip them down, remove the glass, and weld the doors shut. By early 1952 over 40 cars were showing up for jalopy races. By the early 1950s, the Speedway was well established, with coverage in the sports pages and on radio. Andy's son Dig worked at the race track but moved away with his wife in 1951 to work in Seattle. Dig and his wife Joyce, along with their two young sons, Paul and Bruce, returned to Burnaby in 1953, moving into a 550-square-foot apartment located above the Digney Speedway restrooms. In 1954, Simpson Sears built a large store on Kingsway and their parking lot came up to the back garden of the family home on Bonsor Avenue. Andy thought of building small stores on his property but in the end decided to build a bowling alley, clearing out his beautiful garden. The Digney Bowl opened on August 19, 1955, and Andy, Alice, Dig, and Joyce all worked at both the Speedway and the bowling alley. In 1956, Andy decided to finally retire and sold the bowling alley and home to his son Dig, which he paid for over time. Dig and his family moved into the house on Bonsor Avenue and ran the bowling alley until their son Bruce took over in 1980. Andy Digney died in 1964 while travelling with his wife in England. Alice died on June 3, 1982, and Dig died on November 27, 2009.
Media Type
Moving Images
Photographer
Digney, Andy
Creator
Digney family
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
Photo/MI catalogue 562
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The Dominion high school arithmetic

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5564
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
1928
c1914
Call Number
513 WJG
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.89.1
Call Number
513 WJG
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
W. J. Gage & Co. Limited
Publication Date
1928
c1914
Printer
The Educational Book Co., Ltd.
Physical Description
vi, 321 p. : ill.
Inscription
"Homer Bone Jr. [handwritten in ink, inner front page] Sept. 18. 1937 Shawnigan Lake School" "R.D.S. Ross [handwritten in ink, inner front page] Shawnigan Lake School
Shawnigan Lake B.C." "R.D.S. Ross Chemainus [handwritten vertically in ink, inner back page, right hand side] BC" "R.D.S. Ross [handwritten vertically in pencil, inner back cover] R.D.S. Ross R.D.S. Ross Chemainus Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada"
Library Subject (LOC)
Arithmetic--Study and teaching
Arithmetic--Textbooks
Mathematics--Textbooks
Mathematics--Historical texts
Notes
"Authorized for use in the high schools, collegiate institutes, and academies in British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island."
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Dorothy Atkinson fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17532
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1929-2004, predominant 1929-1940
Collection/Fonds
Dorothy Atkinson fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of school report cards and certificates belonging to Dorothy Atkinson (nee Mallett) along with a Vancouver Daily Province Pioneer's Honour Roll Certificate awarded to her parents, Percy and Alice Mallett (nee Lowry).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Dorothy Atkinson fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of school report cards and certificates belonging to Dorothy Atkinson (nee Mallett) along with a Vancouver Daily Province Pioneer's Honour Roll Certificate awarded to her parents, Percy and Alice Mallett (nee Lowry).
History
Alice (nee Lowry) (1879-1954) and Percy Mallett (1882-1955) were married in Vancouver, British Columbia on January 26, 1910. Alice Lowry was born in Kinnear’s Mills, Quebec and Percy Mallett was born in Cornwall, England. Alice and Percy had four children Percival “Perc” (1916-1971), Alan (1919-2006), Dorothy (1923-2016) and a son who died in infancy. Alice and Percy resided in Vancouver until 1914. In 1915, they moved to 3965 Cambridge Street in Burnaby and lived there with their three children until 1934. The Mallett family lived at various other locations in Burnaby including 4119 East Hastings (1935-1937), 4075 Triumph Street (1938-1949) and 4211 Oxford Street (1950-1954). All three children attended Gilmore Avenue School and North Burnaby High School. After graduating from North Burnaby High School, Dorothy Mallett worked at B.C. Telephone and B.C. Electric in downtown Vancouver. Dorothy attended University of British Columbia for one year with her earnings from these jobs. While working at B.C. Electric, Dorothy met her future husband, Charles McDonald "Mac" Atkinson. In 1949, Dorothy Mallett married Charles McDonald “Mac” Atkinson at Willingdon Heights United Church in Burnaby with Dorothy’s brother, Reverend Percival Mallett officiating. In 1965, Dorothy and Mac moved to Nanaimo. Dorothy taught piano and was an accomplished singer and musician performing in various recitals. Dorothy died in 2016 and her husband Mac Atkinson died in 2012.
Responsibility
Atkinson, Dorothy Mallett
Accession Code
BV021.28
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
1929-2004, predominant 1929-1940
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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