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The history of the St. Louis Car Company, Quality Shops

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1445
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Young, Andrew D.
Provenzo, Eugene F.
Publication Date
c1978
Call Number
338.7629 YOU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0831071141
Call Number
338.7629 YOU
Author
Young, Andrew D.
Provenzo, Eugene F.
Place of Publication
Berkeley, Calif.
Publisher
Howell-North Books
Publication Date
c1978
Physical Description
302 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
St. Louis Car Company--History
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44280
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.16.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.16.1
Description
Postcard, horizontal; white with coloured oval illustration on upper part; aerial view of factory, with one smaller oval inset of a building; printing is slightly off, image is blurred; in black at upper left, "St. Louis Car Co."; at right, "St. Louis, Mo."; below picture, "A. SELIGE, PUB., ST. LOUIS"; handwritten in black ink in the lower part of the card, "Nov 25th, 1904." "Penn.a. State Building." "My dear Gracie Your sweet letter has just arrived. Am having a glorious time. Will leave home dead broke at 1135 tonight. With love. Your Father."; in brown on reverse, "Post Card" "CARTE POSTALE - POSTAL CARD" "THIS SIDE THE ADDRESS ONLY"; handwritten in black ink, "Miss Grace N. Dotterer 1420 McKean St., Philadelphia, Pa."; wide green one cent stamp at upper right, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" "POSTAGE ONE CENT" "1" "LIVINGSTON" "1746 1813" "COMMEMORATIVE SERIES OF 1904"; postmarked "ST. LOUIS, MO. 1904" "NOV 25 8:30 PM" "WORLD FAIR ST. LOUIS" "6"; smudges, some darkening at edges, creases, corners worn; other postmarks transferred faintly onto sky of picture
Object History
Bought from E-Bay for $12.38 (U.S.); purchase #1069913809
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
Object Term
Postcard
Colour
White
Maker
A. Selige
Country Made
United States of America
Site/City Made
St. Louis
Title
St. Louis Car Co. St. Louis, Mo.
Publication Date
November 25 1904
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Images
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pamphlet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39535
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV998.61.86
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV998.61.86
Description
Plain and Fancy Knitting - Pamphlet -- [191-?]. Pamphlet by Sophie T. La Croix called Plain and Fancy Knitting. The pamphlet was Book No. 17 in the series and was priced at 10 cents. The front cover has a photograph of a woman sitting in a chair knitting while a man stands nearby overseeing the progress. Both the man and the woman are wearing knitting articles. Handwritten in pencil at the top of the page is "Mrs. Wilson". Inside the pamphlet are patterns for various styles of knitted items, including blankets, bags, sweaters, hats, and slippers. The pamphlet measures 20cm x 27cm.
Object History
Object from the estate of Burnaby pioneer Elsie Wilson.
Colour
White
Maker
St. Louis Fancy Work Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Missouri
Site/City Made
St. Louis
Title
Plain and Fancy Knitting
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
Textileworking Tools and Equipment
Textileworking Tools and Equipment - Patterns
Images
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medicinal bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact16497
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV982.13.205
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV982.13.205
Description
Amber glass bottle with foil sealed top. Powder contents.
Object History
This item originates from the McDowell Pharmacy in North Vancouver.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
"ONE OUNCE. / LITHIUM / SALICYLATE / MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL WORKS. / ST. LOUIS. NEW YORK." Brownish label with black letters.
Measurements
8 cm height x 4 cm diameter
Maker
Mallinckrodt Chemical Works
Country Made
United States of America
Site/City Made
St. Louis
New York
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
Names
M.S. McDowell Dispensing Chemist
Images
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medicinal bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact30761
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV972.3.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV972.3.3
Description
"PEACOCK'S BROMIDES". 8 fluid ounce round clear glass bottle with cork stopper and trace contents. Raised glass lettering on top of bottle "PEACOCK CHEM CO". Commercial paper label "CONTENTS-EIGHT FLUID OUNCES / PEACOCK'S / [crest] / BROMIDES / TRADE MARK REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. / CONTAINS 6 % ALCOHOL / OD PEACOCK SULTAN CO. / ST. LOUIS, MO., U. S. A. / Each fluid drachm contains fifteen / grains of the combined bromides of / potassium, sodium, ammonium, cal- / cium and lithium."
Object History
This item originates from the Cedar Cottage Pharmacy in Vancouver.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
Commercial paper label "CONTENTS-EIGHT FLUID OUNCES / PEACOCK'S / [crest] / BROMIDES / TRADE MARK REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. / CONTAINS 6 % ALCOHOL / OD PEACOCK SULTAN CO. / ST. LOUIS, MO., U. S. A. / Each fluid drachm contains fifteen / grains of the combined bromides of / potassium, sodium, ammonium, cal- / cium and lithium."
Maker
OD Peacock Sultan Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Missouri
Site/City Made
St. Louis
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
Names
Cedar Cottage Pharmacy
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Images
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medicinal box

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29753
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.68.19
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.68.19
Description
Cardboard, slip-case box with sliding lid. Labelled "Camphor Ice". Has a cake of product inside, wrapped in silver paper (deteriorated).
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
Top label "Highly Purified and Concentrated / CAMPHOR ICE. / An Unsurpassed Remedy for / Chapped Hands and Face / It will heal all raw and excoriated surfaces of the skin with / amazing rapidity if used according to directions. / Koken Barbers' Supply Co., / St. Louis, Mo."
Measurements
2.25 cm x 5 cm x 7.75 cm
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Missouri
Site/City Made
St. Louis
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
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medicinal tin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38129
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV995.31.190
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV995.31.190
Description
Small, rectangular, red, metal tin with hinged lid and rounded corners. Plastic seal encases tin, item never opened, contains original tablets. Labels are printed in black and white on red background.
Object History
Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
"ALL-VEGETABLE / LAXATIVE" printed in black at top left corner of lid. "Natures Remedy / REG. U.S.PAT.OFFICE / NR - TABLETS - NR" printed, on a bias centrally, in white on black background. "NR" printed in white at top left corner and bottom right corner. "25c" printed at centre right. "FOR CONDITIONS CAUSED BY OR / ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTIPATION" printed in white on black at top of base label. Directions for use and risks printed in black at centre. "LEWIS-HOWE COMPANY / ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - U.S.A." printed in white on black at bottom of label. Sides of tin are patterned with "NR" symbol in white.
Measurements
2.4 cm height x 5.5 cm width x 4.4 cm length
Maker
Lewis-Howe Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Missouri
Site/City Made
St. Louis
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
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Tram memories : in celebration of the restoration of Interurban 1223

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5863
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Publication Date
c2007
Call Number
388.460971 TRA
: “All aboard!” Everybody scurried into the first three cars and so, from Marpole to Brighouse, I had old 1222 to myself. But I wasn’t really alone. The car was crowded with the ghosts who, after this day, would have no place to haunt. INTERIOR OF ST. LOUIS INTERURBAN, C.1950S. HENRY EWERT COLLECTION �24
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
388.460971 TRA
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Contributor
Friends of Interurban 1223
Place of Publication
Burnaby
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
c2007
Printer
City of Burnaby Printshop
Physical Description
91 p. : ill., map ;,20 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Electric railroads
Local transit
Street-railroads
Transportation
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Name Access
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Notes
Editor : Pixie McGeachie
Images
Digital Books
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A price guide to Victorian houseware, hardware & kitchenware

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary943
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Barlow, Ronald S.
Publication Date
c1992
Call Number
643 BAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0933846037
9780933846036
Call Number
643 BAR
Author
Barlow, Ronald S.
Place of Publication
El Cajon, Calif.
Publisher
Windmill Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1992
Physical Description
375 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Inscription
"Catalogues reproduced in part in VICTORIAN HOUSEWARE price guide. / 1. 1881 Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO - House Furnishing Catalogue. / 2. 1884 Sargent & Co. New York & New Haven Conn. Illustrated Catalogue of Hardware / 3. 1885 Frankfurth Hardware Co. Milwaukee - Farming Tools and Housefurnishing Goods. / 4. 1875 Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. New Britain, Conn. General Hardware / 5. 1891 Benj. Allen & Co. Chicago, Ill. - Clocks, silver and silver plated ware. / 6. 1905 Bridge & Beach Mfg. Co. St. Louis, Mo. - Stoves and ranges / 7. 1893 Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, Ill. - Clocks, lamps and silver plated ware.", typed on a piece of paper stapled to the inside of the front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Household appliances
Kitchen utensils
Catalogs
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 362) and index.
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A book of monograms and initials for embroidery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2818
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Cordet, Adeline
Publication Date
1917
Call Number
746.4 COR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.52.7
Call Number
746.4 COR
Author
Cordet, Adeline
Place of Publication
St. Louis, Mo.
Publisher
Valley Supply
Publication Date
1917
Series
Adeline Cordet series of instruction books, no. 8
Physical Description
1 vol. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Monograms--Patterns
Initials--Patterns
Notes
book of transfer paper with embroidery patterns.
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Alphabets for cross stitch or crochet, book number four

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary118
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Pfeuffer, Augusta
Publication Date
1915
Call Number
746.4 PFE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.51.3
Call Number
746.4 PFE
Author
Pfeuffer, Augusta
Place of Publication
St. Louis, Mo.
Publisher
E. C. Spuehler
Publication Date
1915
Physical Description
14 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Cross-stitch
Crocheting
Crocheting--Patterns
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Favorite songs of the nineties complete original sheet music for 89 songs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1074
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Fremont, Robert A.
Publication Date
c1973
Call Number
786.4 FRE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0486215369
Call Number
786.4 FRE
Author
Fremont, Robert A.
Contributor
Morath, Max
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Dover
Publication Date
c1973
Physical Description
1 score (xiv, 401 p.) : ill., fascim. ; 31 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Songs with piano
Popular music
Notes
"Consists of unabridged, unaltered republications of the sheet music for 89 popular songs (original publishers and dates of publication are indicated in the Contents)." -- verso.
Contents: After the ball -- Asleep in the deep -- Beautiful isle of somewhere -- Band played on -- Because song -- Bedelia -- Bill Bailey, won't you please come home? -- Bird in a gilded cage -- Bird on Nellie's hat -- Bowery [from A trip to China] -- Break the news to mother -- Cat came back -- Go on and coax me -- Comrades (song) -- Daisy Bell (Bicycle made for two) -- Dear old girl -- Down went McGinty -- Everybody works but Father -- Forty-five minutes from Broadway -- Fountain in the park -- Give my regards to Broadway -- Good bye, my lady love -- Gipsy love song [from Fortune Teller] -- Hearts and flowers = Coeurs et fleurs -- Hello! ma baby -- Her eyes don't shine like diamonds (Three little lads love-story) -- Hot time in the old town -- Ida! sweet as apple cider -- I don't care -- I don't want to play in your yard -- If I were on the stage (Kiss me again) -- I love you truly -- In my merry oldsmobile -- In the baggage coach ahead -- In the good old summer time -- In the shade of the old apple tree -- Just tell them that you saw me -- Kentucky babe -- Little Annie Rooney -- Love's old sweet song -- Man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo -- Mary's a grand old name -- Meet me in St. Louis, Louis -- Mighty lak' a rose -- Moth and the flame -- Mother pin a rose on me -- Mother was a lady (If Jack were only here) -- My gal Sal (They called her frivolous Sal) -- My wild Irish Rose [from Romance of Athlone] -- Oh promise me -- On a Sunday afternoon -- On the banks of the Wabash, far away -- Rock-a-bye baby [from Songs of the old homestead] -- Rosary -- Say au revoir but not good-bye -- She is more to be pitied than censured -- She may have seen better days -- She was bred in old Kentucky -- Sidewalks of New York -- Somebody's sweetheart I want to be -- Story of the rose [from Last Rohans] -- Streets of Cairo (Poor little country maid) -- Streets of New York [Red Mill] -- Sunshine of Paradise Alley -- Sweetest story ever told (Tell me, do you love me?) -- Sweet Rosie O'Grady -- Take back your gold (Make me your wife) -- Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay! -- Teasing (I was only, only teasing you) -- Tell me pretty maiden [from Florodora] -- Those wedding bells shall not ring out! -- Throw him down McCloskey (Throw him down M'Closkey) (M'Closkey's great fight -- Toyland [from Babes in Toyland] -- Under the bamboo tree -- Waiting at the church (My wife won't let me) -- Wait 'till the sun shines Nellie -- Waltz me around again Willie ('Round - 'Round - 'Round) [from Miss Dolly Dollars] -- When you were sweet sixteen -- Where did you get that hat? -- Where the River Shannon flows -- Whistler and his dog -- Who threw the overalls in Mistress Murphy's chowder -- Will you love me in December as you do in May? -- Yale boola ! -- Yankee Doodle Boy [from Little Johnny Jones] -- You're a grand old flag [from George Washington Jr.] -- You're not the only pebble on the beach -- You're the flower of my heart, Sweet Adeline -- You tell me your dream, I'll tell you mine.
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The home library of entertainment instruction and amusement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1700
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Meek, Thomas Sheppard
Publication Date
1902
Call Number
032 MEE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV984.12.4
Call Number
032 MEE
Author
Meek, Thomas Sheppard
Place of Publication
St. Louis
Publisher
N.D. Thompson Pub. Co
Publication Date
1902
Physical Description
xxiv, 544 p. [80] leaves of plates ; front., ill., ports. ; 25 cm.
Inscription
Front endpaper" "Mr. Shei__" [written in blue ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Readers and speakers--1870-
Notes
Contents: Book I. Fireside gems from our popular poets -- Book II. The model speaker and reciter -- Book III. Games, amusements and sports -- Book IV. The songs we love to sing -- Book V. The home book of etiquette -- Book VI. Wonderful and remarkable things and facts -- Book VII. Biography anecdote of the great
"richly embellished with over 100 duograph and half-tone engravings"
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Interurban tram 1223 dedication plaque

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34611
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 24, 1966 (date of original), copied [199-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.3 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the dedication plaque on Interurban tram no. 1223: "This interurban tram car was built in 1913 be the St. Louis Car Co. for The British Columbia Electric Railway Co. and operated over that company's three lines in Burnaby until abandonment, November 17th 1956. Throughout the nearly f…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 24, 1966 (date of original), copied [199-?]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.3 x 6.1 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
066-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the dedication plaque on Interurban tram no. 1223: "This interurban tram car was built in 1913 be the St. Louis Car Co. for The British Columbia Electric Railway Co. and operated over that company's three lines in Burnaby until abandonment, November 17th 1956. Throughout the nearly fifty years of its existence this tram and seventy similar cars carried many thousands of settlers and commuters and helped to build Burnaby into a thriving community of over 80,000." / "Dedicated and placed here by Burnaby Historical Society, Nov. 30th 1958." The tram was displayed at the Edmonds Bus Loop at Edmonds Street and Kingsway.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w photograph accompanying
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
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Interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens 1988 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory214
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1928-1929
Length
0:09:55
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He discusses the layout of the store.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He discusses the layout of the store.
Date Range
1928-1929
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:55
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
1988
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Colin Stevens inside the Music Shop at Burnaby Village Museum, 1988. John Burton discusses his experiences working in music shops in New Westminster in the 1920s. Major themes discussed are: sales, displays, popular culture.
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
3
Total Length
0:30:14
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum, Burnaby
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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Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens

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Interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens 1988 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory215
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1928-1929
Length
0:10:04
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He tells the story of an altercation at a downtown office building involving a gramophone and a gun. An unidentified woman is heard asking questions along with Colin Stevens.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He tells the story of an altercation at a downtown office building involving a gramophone and a gun. An unidentified woman is heard asking questions along with Colin Stevens.
Date Range
1928-1929
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:10:04
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
1988
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Colin Stevens inside the Music Shop at Burnaby Village Museum, 1988. John Burton discusses his experiences working in music shops in New Westminster in the 1920s. Major themes discussed are: sales, displays, popular culture.
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
3
Total Length
0:30:14
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum, Burnaby
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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Audio Tracks

Track two of interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens

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Interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens 1988 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory216
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1928-1929
Length
0:10:16
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He tells the story of a raid at the hotel bar next door.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of working for Cowan's Music Store as a teenager. He tells the story of a raid at the hotel bar next door.
Date Range
1928-1929
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:10:16
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Interviewer
Stevens, Colin
Interview Date
1988
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Colin Stevens inside the Music Shop at Burnaby Village Museum, 1988. John Burton discusses his experiences working in music shops in New Westminster in the 1920s. Major themes discussed are: sales, displays, popular culture.
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
3
Total Length
0:30:14
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum, Burnaby
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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Audio Tracks

Track three of interview with John Burton by Colin Stevens

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Interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory224
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1912-1933
Length
0:09:07
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of first coming to Burnaby. He discusses his school years, his father's work and his own employment, including the two years he worked for his uncle at the Orangeville Sun in Ontario.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of first coming to Burnaby. He discusses his school years, his father's work and his own employment, including the two years he worked for his uncle at the Orangeville Sun in Ontario.
Date Range
1912-1933
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:07
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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 one of interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf

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Interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory225
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1933-1939
Length
0:09:35
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's employment at the sawmill. He discusses New Westminster and Burnaby during the 1930s, including the experience of living in Burnaby while under receivership.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's employment at the sawmill. He discusses New Westminster and Burnaby during the 1930s, including the experience of living in Burnaby while under receivership.
Date Range
1933-1939
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:35
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 two of interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf

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Interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory226
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1921-1939
Length
0:08:39
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of the church events that took place during the depression (community effort). He discusses how the people of East Burnaby survived the depression and also discusses the water problem that occurred in New Westminster in 1921.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of the church events that took place during the depression (community effort). He discusses how the people of East Burnaby survived the depression and also discusses the water problem that occurred in New Westminster in 1921.
Date Range
1921-1939
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:08:39
Subjects
Buildings - Religious - Churches
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 three of interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf

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