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Robert Prittie collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97231
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1992
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records and 120 b&w and col. prints.
Scope and Content
Records consist of papers created and collected by Robert Prittie, former Mayor of Burnaby. Records include photographs of Mayor Prittie during official City functions as well as the textual records that he created and collected during his political career, including election materials.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1992
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records and 120 b&w and col. prints.
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2009-13
Scope and Content
Records consist of papers created and collected by Robert Prittie, former Mayor of Burnaby. Records include photographs of Mayor Prittie during official City functions as well as the textual records that he created and collected during his political career, including election materials.
History
Born in North Vancouver on December 5, 1919, Robert “Bob” William Prittie was the first of four sons born to Wilmot Prittie and Mary Adair. As a child, his health was weaker than younger brothers Bill, Eric, and Halford, as he suffered from Polio and asthma. Bob was an industrious youth who left school early to work in a department store warehouse. At the outbreak of World War II, Bob enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force and spent the duration of the war serving on the ground in Canada at the Patricia Bay Air Force Base and the No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School in Manitoba, completing his high school education through correspondence courses. While at the Patricia Bay Air Force Base, he met pre-school teacher Grace King of Sidney, Vancouver Island. By 1940, they were married and soon after, had their first son, Robert King. In 1945, Bob was discharged from the air force with the rank of sergeant and entered the University of British Columbia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honours in history. After the war, Bob spent a few years working in Ottawa as a foreign-service officer, but he returned to UBC in 1949, receiving a diploma in education (post-graduate studies at Laval University and Western Washington State College). Bob returned to Burnaby in 1950, following the tragic death of their son. Bob immediately began teaching. Over the next 13 years, he taught at Sperling Avenue School, McPherson Park Junior High School, Burnaby South High School, and Burnaby North High School. He and Grace went on to have three more children: Heather in 1951; Bruce in 1953; and Ian in 1955. In 1959, he was elected to serve as a member of the municipal Council, re-elected and serving until the end of his term in 1962, when he left to serve as Member of Parliament for the Burnaby-Richmond riding. He held that office until 1968. In January 1969, Bob first took office as Mayor of Burnaby and in that capacity served on the GVRD as a Director for a number of years. In May of 1973, Bob decided to resign as Mayor of Burnaby in order to take up a position as Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs. In 1975, he was appointed as the Minister of Municipal Affairs, a post he held for a short time. After his tenure as Minister, Bob retired from public life and he and his second wife Isobel Pothecary moved to Victoria. Isobel had three children from a previous marriage: Alan; Deirdre; and Fiona. Bob left an enduring legacy for the citizens of Burnaby as a champion of schools, libraries, and parks and recreation programs. In 1978, he was awarded the title of Freeman of the Municipality. In 1991, a new branch of the Burnaby Public Library was opened and named after him. His status as Freeman and the naming of the library in his honour are testament to his record of service and dedication to the community and its citizens. Bob died on January 14, 2002.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Photo catalogue 505, MSS128
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Burnaby brochures and newsletters

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62939
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1992
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of various paper records produced by the Municipality of Burnaby including newsletters, brochures and invitations.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1992
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS128-006
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2009-13
Scope and Content
File consists of various paper records produced by the Municipality of Burnaby including newsletters, brochures and invitations.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Burnaby Citizens' Association election materials

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62935
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1986
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Burnaby Citizens' Association election materials, mostly pertaining to Mayor Robert W. Prittie and his running mates.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1955-1986
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS128-002
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2009-13
Scope and Content
File consists of Burnaby Citizens' Association election materials, mostly pertaining to Mayor Robert W. Prittie and his running mates.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Burnaby Village Museum papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62934
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979-1986
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence between Robert W. Prittie, former Mayor of Burnaby and the Burnaby Village Museum. Included in the file are pamphlets, newsletters and minutes from an annual general meeting. Also included is a felt flag promoting Burnaby and Heritage Village (former name).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979-1986
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS128-001
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2009-13
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence between Robert W. Prittie, former Mayor of Burnaby and the Burnaby Village Museum. Included in the file are pamphlets, newsletters and minutes from an annual general meeting. Also included is a felt flag promoting Burnaby and Heritage Village (former name).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Magazines and newspapers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62941
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1972-1977
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of newspapers and magazines, including the Burnaby Mirror, B.C. Business and British Columbia Government News.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1972-1977
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS128-007
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2009-13
Scope and Content
File consists of newspapers and magazines, including the Burnaby Mirror, B.C. Business and British Columbia Government News.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Mayor Robert Prittie papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62936
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1959-1973
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining Robert W. Prittie in his capacity as Mayor of Burnaby, including his inaugural address to council as well as a report from the Planning Department.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1959-1973
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS128-003
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2009-13
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining Robert W. Prittie in his capacity as Mayor of Burnaby, including his inaugural address to council as well as a report from the Planning Department.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Sister City Kushiro papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62942
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1992
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence pertaining to Burnaby's Sister City Kushiro, Japan. Included in the file is a Japanese election poster for the Mayor of Kushiro (looks to be Toshiyuki Wanibuchi).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1992
Collection/Fonds
Robert Prittie collection
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS128-008
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
2009-13
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence pertaining to Burnaby's Sister City Kushiro, Japan. Included in the file is a Japanese election poster for the Mayor of Kushiro (looks to be Toshiyuki Wanibuchi).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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