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Scope and Content: Collection consists of records, correspondence, and photographs created by Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles related to their home and garden in the Deer Lake area of Burnaby. Also included in the collection are records pertaining the Burnaby Historical Society, the book "The Fraser's History from Glac…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1919-1995

Collection/Fonds: Eagles family fonds

Physical Description: 40 files of textual records and 1489 photographs (6 col. prints, 10 x 15 cm; 1,444 col. slides, 35 mm).

Description Level: Fonds

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: 2008-10

Scope and Content: Collection consists of records, correspondence, and photographs created by Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles related to their home and garden in the Deer Lake area of Burnaby. Also included in the collection are records pertaining the Burnaby Historical Society, the book "The Fraser's History from Glaciers to Early Settlements" and the Eagles' visit to Robert Burnaby's grave.

History: Blythe Eagles's paternal grandparents, Charles and Maude Eagles, immigrated to New Westminster in 1887. Their son Jack married Amelia Jane Johnston, and Blythe Eagles was born in New Westminster in 1902. In 1918, Blythe enrolled at the University of British Columbia and took a Physiology class with eight other top students. His future wife, Violet Dunbar, was the lone woman in the class. Blythe graduated in 1922, winning the Governor General's Gold Medal as top student. He received his MA in 1924 and his PhD in 1926 from the University of Toronto. He then completed his post-doctoral study at the National Institute for Medical Research in London, England. In 1933, Dr. Eagles became head of the Department of Dairying (1936-1955), Chairman of the Division of Animal Science (1955-1967), and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture (in 1949 until his retirement in 1967). In 1968, he received an Honorary Doctor of Science Award from UBC. Blythe was also one of the first appointments to the Burnaby Town Planning Commission. Violet Evelyn Dunbar was born September 29, 1899, in Ontario, the eldest child of John and Mary (Tompson) Dunbar. Violet obtained her BA in 1921 and MA in 1922 from the University of British Columbia. In 1922, she attended the Provincial Normal School and, within six months, had a teaching certificate and taught at Lord Hudson School in 1923. In September 1923, she was awarded a two-year scholarship to the University of Toronto, where she joined Blythe in the Bio-Chemistry Department. She received a second MA and a PhD in 1929. Her graduate studies entailed research in pure proteins and enzymes related to the commercial production of cheese. Through this work, she was recognized as one of the leading enzyme chemists in the country, being a senior lab instructor of biochemistry. Violet was one of the founders of the Burnaby Council of Women and active member of the International Council of Women. Blythe and Violet Eagles purchased property at Deer Lake in 1929 and began construction of their home shortly before their marriage on June 25, 1930. The Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles Estate is a unique expression of the talents and tastes of both the Eagles and Frank Ebenezer Buck (1875-1970), who was head of the Horticultural Department and the Campus Landscape Architect at U.B.C. and established the plan for the Eagles garden while Blythe selected many of the plantings. The Eagles themselves designed the house as a romantic cottage inspired by the British Arts and Crafts style. Violet was an enthusiastic amateur gardener, maintaining and continually developing the garden. The Eagles were active volunteers in the local community as well as at UBC. When Simon Fraser University opened in Burnaby, they became well-known for entertaining dignitaries and special guests of the university in their lavish garden. After Violet's death in 1993, the estate was sold to the City of Burnaby. The funds were used to establish a Chair in Agriculture at the University of British Columbia in their memory.

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph

Other Title Information: Title was changed from Eagles family collection to Eagles family fonds to better reflect the nature of the materials.

Notes: Title based on contents of collection; BHS245, BHS331, BHS404, MSS032, BHS314, BHS482, MSS055

Eagles family subseries

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1912 -1995

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Subseries

Physical Description: Textual records and photographs

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of records, correspondence, and photographs created by Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles related to their home and garden in the Deer Lake area of Burnaby. Also included in the subseries are records pertaining the Burnaby Historical Society, the book "The Fraser's History from Glacie…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1912 -1995

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Eagles family subseries

Physical Description: Textual records and photographs

Description Level: Subseries

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1990-11; BHS1996-21; BHS2000-04; BHS1987-07; BHS1995-06; BHS1991-18; BHS1995-03

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of records, correspondence, and photographs created by Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles related to their home and garden in the Deer Lake area of Burnaby. Also included in the subseries are records pertaining the Burnaby Historical Society, the book "The Fraser's History from Glaciers to Early Settlements" and the Eagles' visit to Robert Burnaby's grave.

History: Blythe Eagles's paternal grandparents Charles and Maude Eagles immigrated to New Westminster in 1887. Their son Jack married Amelia Jane Johnston, and Blythe Eagles was born in New Westminster in 1902. In 1918, Blythe enrolled at the University of British Columbia and took a Physiology class with eight other top students; his future wife, Violet Dunbar, was the lone woman in the class. Blythe graduated in 1922, winning the Governor General's Gold Medal as top student. He received his MA in 1924 and his PhD in 1926 from the University of Toronto. He then completed his post-doctoral study at the National Institute for Medical Research in London, England. In 1933, Dr. Eagles became head of the Department of Dairying (1936-1955), Chairman of the Division of Animal Science (1955-1967), and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture (in 1949 until his retirement in 1967). In 1968 he received an Honourary Doctor of Science Award from UBC. Blythe was also one of the first appointments to the Burnaby Town Planning Commission. Violet Evelyn Dunbar was born September 29, 1899 in Ontario, the eldest child of John and Mary (Tompson) Dunbar. Violet obtained her BA in 1921 and MA in 1922 from the University of British Columbia. In 1922 she attended the Provincial Normal School and within six months had a teaching certificate and taught at Lord Hudson School in 1923. In September 1923, she was awarded a two-year scholarship to the University of Toronto, where she joined Blythe in the Bio-Chemistry Department. She received a second MA and a PhD in 1929. Her graduate studies entailed research in pure proteins and enzymes related to the commercial production of cheese. Through this work, she was recognized as one of the leading enzyme chemists in the country, being a senior lab instructor of biochemistry. Violet was one of the founders of the Burnaby Council of Women and active member of the International Council of Women. Blythe and Violet Eagles purchased property at Deer Lake in 1929 and began construction of their home shortly before their marriage on June 25, 1930. The Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles Estate is a unique expression of the talents and tastes of both the Eagles and Frank Ebenezer Buck (1875-1970), who was head of the Horticultural Department and the Campus Landscape Architect at U.B.C. and established the plan for the Eagles garden while Blythe selected many of the plantings. The Eagles themselves designed the house as a romantic cottage inspired by the British Arts and Crafts style. Violet was an enthusiastic amateur gardener, maintaining and continually developing the garden. The Eagles were active volunteers in the local community as well as at UBC. When Simon Fraser University opened in Burnaby, they became well-known for entertaining dignitaries and special guests of the university in their lavish garden. After Violet's death in 1993, the estate was sold to the City of Burnaby. The funds were used to establish a Chair in Agriculture at the University of British Columbia in their memory.

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph

Creator: Eagles, Dr. Blythe; Eagles, Dr. Violet

Notes: Title based on creator and contents of subseries; PC245, PC331, PC404, MSS032, PC314, PC482, MSS055

Early artisans

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Publication Date: 1983

Call Number: 745.5 KAL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0865050236; 0865050228

Call Number: 745.5 KAL

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Crabtree Pub.

Publication Date: 1983

Series: Early settler life series

Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Handicraft--History--18th century; Handicraft--History--19th century; Cottage industries--History--18th century; Cottage industries--History--19th century; Juvenile literature

Notes: Includes index.

Early Christmas

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Publication Date: c1981

Call Number: 394.2 KAL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0865050015

Call Number: 394.2 KAL

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Crabtree Pub.

Publication Date: c1981

Series: Early settler life series

Physical Description: 63 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Christmas--Canada; Christmas--United States; Frontier and pioneer life; Juvenile literature

Notes: Includes index.

Early city life

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Publication Date: c1983

Call Number: 307.7 KAL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0865050295

Call Number: 307.7 KAL

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Crabtree Pub.

Publication Date: c1983

Series: The Early settler life series

Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): City and town life--History; Juvenile literature

Notes: Includes index.

The early family home

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Publication Date: c1982

Call Number: 640 KAL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0865050171; 9780865050174; 0865050163; 9780865050167

Call Number: 640 KAL

Author: Kalman, Bobbie

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Crabtree Pub.

Publication Date: c1982

Series: Early settler life series

Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Frontier and pioneer life; North America--Social life and customs; Home economics--North America--History; Juvenile literature

Notes: Includes index.

Early farm life

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Gunby, Lise, 1959-

Publication Date: c1983

Call Number: 630 GUN

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0865050279; 9780865050273; 0865050260; 9780865050266

Call Number: 630 GUN

Author: Gunby, Lise, 1959-

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Crabtree Pub.

Publication Date: c1983

Series: The Early settler life series

Physical Description: 80 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Inscription: "HERITAGE VILLAGE MUSEUM / 4900 DEER LAKE AVENUE / BURNABY, B.C. V5G 3T6", stamped on inside of front cover.

Library Subject (LOC): Agriculture; Farm life; Juvenile literature

Subjects: Agriculture

Notes: Text, photographs, and etchings describe the many chores, activities, and hardships involved in pioneer farming. Includes glossary.; Includes index.