118 records – page 3 of 6.

Flight training notebook

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1943]
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.
Creator
Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV023.24.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1943]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Flight training notes

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1943]
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.
Creator
Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV023.24.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1943]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Follow that fire : the history of the Burnaby Fire Department

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Penn, Douglas H. (Douglas Harold), 1947-
Publication Date
1997
Call Number
363.378 PEN COPY 3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969282826
Call Number
363.378 PEN COPY 3
Author
Penn, Douglas H. (Douglas Harold), 1947-
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, B.C.]
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
160 p. : ill. (some col.), 2 maps, ports. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Fire departments
Fire fighters
Name Access
Burnaby Fire Department
Notes
Maps on lining papers.
3 copies held: copy 3.
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Greeting cards

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1942]-1945
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Birthday, St. Valentine's, Easter and Christmas cards, most of which are addressed to "Everett" including Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service and World War Two Royal Canadian Air Force cards (one of which includes a miniature calendar).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1942]-1945
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Everett Matthew subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
42657
Accession Number
BHS1999-20
Scope and Content
File consists of Birthday, St. Valentine's, Easter and Christmas cards, most of which are addressed to "Everett" including Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service and World War Two Royal Canadian Air Force cards (one of which includes a miniature calendar).
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Harold Smith

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37501
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1942 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harold Smith, in a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniform, at the side of the Auvache family home at 1995 Inverness Street (later renumbered and renamed as 6905 Arcola Street). The unform that Harold is wearing has been identified as that of a Sgt. Pilot - note the full wings above …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1942 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-089
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harold Smith, in a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniform, at the side of the Auvache family home at 1995 Inverness Street (later renumbered and renamed as 6905 Arcola Street). The unform that Harold is wearing has been identified as that of a Sgt. Pilot - note the full wings above the breast pocket.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Smith, Harold
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Arcola Street
Street Address
6905 Arcola Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
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History of the Royal Canadian Air Force

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1275
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Shores, Christopher F.
Publication Date
c1984
Call Number
358.4 SHO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
099994388X
Call Number
358.4 SHO
Author
Shores, Christopher F.
Place of Publication
Canada
Publisher
W. H. Smith Pub.
Publication Date
c1984
Physical Description
128 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 31 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force--History
Canada--Armed Forces--History
Notes
Includes index.
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Inkwells to Internet: A History of Burnaby Schools

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7551
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
978-0-9781979-2-6
Call Number
371 CAR
Author
Carter, David
Cooke, Rosemary
Pride, Harry, 1925-
White, Janet
Yip, Gail
Place of Publication
Burnaby
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
vii, 35 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Schools--British Columbia--Burnaby
Subjects
Education
Notes
"Includes index"
A history of the Burnaby school district and individual school buildings in Burnaby, BC, between 1893 and 2013.
The “First Nations cemetery” described on page 109 in Mary Johnson’s recollections was originally written as “Indian” and may refer to the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Sikh cremations at the Vancouver Cemetery.
Images
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In the shadow by the sea : recollections of Burnaby's Barnet Village

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5173
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c2004
Call Number
971.133 PRI Copy 2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969282885
Call Number
971.133 PRI Copy 2
Contributor
Wolf, Jim
Pride, Harry, 1925-
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
246 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Industries--British Columbia--Burnaby--History
Barnet Marine Park--Burnaby, B.C.
Geographic Access
Barnet Road
Burrard Inlet
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 246) and index.
"edited by Harry Pride and Jim Wolf"
Copy 2 of 2
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Invitation for RCAF Station Summerside dance

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
28 Jul. 1945
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 invitation
Scope and Content
Item consists of an invitation addressed to Robert Leonard Love and Mrs. (Margarett) Love for a dance held on July 28, 1945 at Royal Canadian Air Force Station Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 invitation
Scope and Content
Item consists of an invitation addressed to Robert Leonard Love and Mrs. (Margarett) Love for a dance held on July 28, 1945 at Royal Canadian Air Force Station Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
Creator
Royal Canadian Air Force
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV023.24.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
28 Jul. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-12-04
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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James A. Bancroft correspondence

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription63969
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942-1943
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence written to James A. Bancroft while he was posted at a Royal Canadian Air Force training camp in Calgary.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942-1943
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bancroft family subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS110-013
Accession Number
BHS2004-06
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence written to James A. Bancroft while he was posted at a Royal Canadian Air Force training camp in Calgary.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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James A. Bancroft papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64003
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining to James A. Bancroft during his time in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bancroft family subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS110-015
Accession Number
BHS2004-06
Scope and Content
File consists of papers pertaining to James A. Bancroft during his time in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Joe Corsbie receiving Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks. Flying Officer Joseph Corsbie was decorated for his actions on December 31, 1944 when his aircraft was severly damaged by enemy fighter aircraft, members of the crew were woun…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks. Flying Officer Joseph Corsbie was decorated for his actions on December 31, 1944 when his aircraft was severly damaged by enemy fighter aircraft, members of the crew were wounded and the captain had difficulty controlling the aircraft which was forced to make a crash landing at RAF Manston (England).
Subjects
Ceremonies - Awards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Banks, Charles Arthur
Accession Code
BV020.31.14
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "R.C.A.F. PHOTOGRAPH / CROWN COPYRIGHT / NEGATIVE / no_PLE_1433_Unit_N.W.AC."
Note in pencil reads: To_J.H.Corsbie"
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John and Charlie

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (right) and Charlie Wiertz in their Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms. Written on the back of the photograph is the following: "Charlie Wiertz and I on the porch. Charlie's from Toronto."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (right) and Charlie Wiertz in their Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms. Written on the back of the photograph is the following: "Charlie Wiertz and I on the porch. Charlie's from Toronto."
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Wiertz, Charlie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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John and friends in uniform

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (far right) in Royal Canadian Air Force uniform with Joe Shields (far left) and another unidentified man.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (far right) in Royal Canadian Air Force uniform with Joe Shields (far left) and another unidentified man.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Shields, Joe
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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John and Lois Shaw

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 25, 1942
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw and Lois Shaw (nee Gilbert) on their wedding day. At the time of the wedding, John was working as a non-commissioned officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force but both John and Lois worked for the Municipality of Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 25, 1942
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-047
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw and Lois Shaw (nee Gilbert) on their wedding day. At the time of the wedding, John was working as a non-commissioned officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force but both John and Lois worked for the Municipality of Burnaby.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Civic Workers
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, Lois E. Gilbert
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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John Shaw fonds

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917-1980
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
10 cm. of textual records and 80 b&w prints.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records created and collected by Jack Shaw regarding his military service, civil service, and his family.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917-1980
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Physical Description
10 cm. of textual records and 80 b&w prints.
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records created and collected by Jack Shaw regarding his military service, civil service, and his family.
History
John "Jack" Horace Shaw was born in New Westminster on November 27, 1917, to Cecil Alfred Shaw and Margaret Grace Shaw (nee Baker). In 1934, at the age of 16, Jack began what would turn out to be an almost 40-year career with the City of Burnaby. Initially employed as an office boy, by 1938, Jack was made a stenographer and Deputy Clerk. His civil service career was interrupted in 1941 when Jack volunteered to join the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served at the rank of Sergeant until he was hounourably released from duty at the end of the war in 1945. While serving in the RCAF, Jack married Lois Eulalia Gilbert. The couple would go on to have three daughters, Judith Annette (Judy), Maureen Daphne (later Maureen Ayers) and Beverley (later Beverley Santo). After resuming his career with Burnaby in 1945, Jack was made Municipal Clerk in 1959, a position he would hold until he retired in 1973. Jack Shaw died on June 14, 1980.
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Creator
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Notes
BHS485
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John Shaw Military records

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1941-1945
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record and other material
Scope and Content
File contains the military records of Jack Shaw. In 1941, Jack volunteered for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and this file contains all of the records related to his service including enlistment papers, medical certificates, reviews, appraisals, last will and testament and discharge papers. …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1941-1945
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
Textual record and other material
Description Level
File
Record No.
39422
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
File contains the military records of Jack Shaw. In 1941, Jack volunteered for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and this file contains all of the records related to his service including enlistment papers, medical certificates, reviews, appraisals, last will and testament and discharge papers. Also included in this file are pieces of correspondence received by Jack from his family while in service including birthday and Christmas cards.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file.
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Joseph H.C. Corsbie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20290
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[c. 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w ; 10.5 x 7.5 cm mounted on folded matt 11 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w ; 10.5 x 7.5 cm mounted on folded matt 11 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[c. 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Joseph H.C. Corsbie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20327
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 18 cm (sight) in matt 34 x 26 cm mounted in portfolio 35 x 53 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 18 cm (sight) in matt 34 x 26 cm mounted in portfolio 35 x 53 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20275
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1941-1988]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
35 photographs + 1.5 cm textual records + 1 map + 1 book
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs and documents relating to Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie during his service with the RCAF during World War II (1942-1945) along with photographs and docments relating to his personal and professional life (. Fonds is arranged into series: 1) Joseph H.C. Co…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
35 photographs + 1.5 cm textual records + 1 map + 1 book
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs and documents relating to Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie during his service with the RCAF during World War II (1942-1945) along with photographs and docments relating to his personal and professional life (. Fonds is arranged into series: 1) Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series 2) Joseph H.C. Corsbie personal and professional records series
History
Joseph “Joe” Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie was born in 1913 in Peace River (Doe River) to parents Joseph Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie and Winnifred Ann Mapleton Corsbie. As an adult Joe trained and served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a navigator between 1942 and 1945. In 1945, while serving with the RCAF during World War II, Joe was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. After World War II, Joe returned to Peace River where he was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly serving as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation MLA for one term between 1945 and 1948. In April 1948, Joe Corsbie married Margaret Carr in the Metropolitan United Church in Victoria followed by a reception held at the B.C. Legislature buildings. On their wedding day, the couple were honoured with a hand painted congratulatory certificate signed by members of the B.C. Legislature. In late, 1948, Joe lost the election and moved with his wife Margaret to Black Creek, B.C. to manage a co-op store. In 1949, the couple welcome their first child who they named Margaret after her mother. In 1950, Joe, Margaret and their daughter moved to a home on Charles Street in Burnaby and Joe began working as the General Manager of the Gulf and Fraser Fishermen’s Credit Union. In 1951, Joe and Margaret welcomed their second child, named Josesph after his father and in 1952, Joe, Margaret and family moved to 84 Springer Avenue, Burnaby where they lived until 1989. Between 1959 and 1976, Joe worked as a General Manager for the CU & C Health Services Society (later became Pacific Blue Cross). While working there, he focused on organizing both extended healthcare benefits and dental coverage for employee groups. In 1964, Joe Corsbie was elected to Burnaby Municipal Council and served one term between 1964 and 1968. Joe also served on the Burnaby Parks Commission (after 1968); served on the Board of Directors for Heritage Village, worked for a short period as a temporary curator for Heritage Village, represented the United Church in organizing and building St. Michael’s Care Centre and served on the Board of Director's. Joe Corsbie died in 1992 and his wife Margaret Corsbie died in 2004.
Creator
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Accession Code
BV020.31
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1941-1988]
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Arrangement
Arrangement of fonds is based on the original arrangement by donor.
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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