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booklet

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV001.1.223
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV001.1.223
Description
Booklet: "SHEET METAL WORK" "Trades that Provide Big-Pay Positions or a Profitable Business of Your Own"; orange with black print, white borders; black and white illustration of man drafting at table, tools and metal in background; below picture, "INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS" "SCRANTON, PA." "1928"; back cover is white with black illustration of of building; "435L--29587-1500" "PRINTED IN U.S.A."; staplebound, 33 pp; on fly-leaf, "SHEET METAL WORK AND BOILERMAKING"; illustrated; soiled, darkened around edges, some pages turned down; has been folded in half
Colour
White
Maker
International Correspondence Schools
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Pennsylvania
Site/City Made
Scranton
Title
Sheet Metal Work
Publication Date
1928
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booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41450
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV001.1.224
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV001.1.224
Description
Booklet: "INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY of TECHNOLOGY"; cover is pale yellow with white border, darker yellow stripe down centre; title is white on black rectangle with ornamental yellow border; back cover is white with black and white illustration, "SCIENCE INSTRUCTING INDUSTRY"; "76L--30031-3m" "PRINTED IN U.S.A."; 31 pp, staplebound; International Textbook Company, Scranton, Pa., 1928; lists books and prices, order form at back; with pink envelope, black print "International Correspondence Schools Canadian, Limited, 18 HASTINGS STREET, WEST, VANCOUVER, B.C." "J.W. Pickin Room 6"
Colour
Yellow
Maker
International Textbook Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Pennsylvania
Site/City Made
Scranton
Title
International Library of Technology
Publication Date
1928
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Highways map of British Columbia, Alberta and adjacent states

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1930]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : col. lithographic print ; both sides ; 89.5 x 58 cm, folded to 11.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Double sided road map published by Imperial Oil, Ltd. and featuring the main travelled highway routes of British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwestern-most states of the United States of America. The map is a colour lithograph. The main map is green, with the highways highlighted in red. The litho…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Series
Maps of British Columbia and Canada series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 map : col. lithographic print ; both sides ; 89.5 x 58 cm, folded to 11.5 x 20 cm
Material Details
Scale 1 inch = 20 miles
A.R. THOMSON / CHIEF CARTOGRAPHER
Scope and Content
Double sided road map published by Imperial Oil, Ltd. and featuring the main travelled highway routes of British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwestern-most states of the United States of America. The map is a colour lithograph. The main map is green, with the highways highlighted in red. The lithograph was created in Canada by Rolph Clark Stone Ltd in Toronto. The opposite side of the map features inset maps of the following: the Trans-Canada Highway, the highway between Prince Rupert and Prince George, the highway through the Canadian Rockies, and the highway through the Peace River District. Small city plan maps of highways through major cities, as well as advertisements for Imperial Oil products, are also found on the opposite side of the main map. This map is one of four produced by Imperial Oil that covered the most populated areas of Canada from coast to coast and paralleled Imperial Oil's distribution service.
Creator
Thomson, A.R.
Publisher
Imperial Oil Limited
Accession Code
HV977.37.187
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1930]
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-11-10
Notes
Title based on content of map
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The marriage of Nannette : a comic opera in three acts

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Peterson, Agnes Emelie
Publication Date
1930
Call Number
782.7 PET
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV997.34.4
Call Number
782.7 PET
Author
Peterson, Agnes Emelie
Contributor
Curtis, Louis Woodson, 1885-
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Publisher
Theodore Presser Co.
Publication Date
1930
Physical Description
1 vocal score (203 p). ; 32 cm.
Inscription
Front cover: "(1931-1932.) Elsie B. Wilson Pianist Edmonds, West Burnaby + North Burnaby Choral Societies" [written in black ink] Throughout book: Performance notes written in pencil.
Library Subject (LOC)
Operas--Vocal scores with piano
Subjects
Music
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Names
Wilson, Elsie
Object History
Elsie Wilson - The material in the donation is from her estate. Miss Wilson was a Burnaby resident and music teacher. The brass plaque was on her fathers home "Penrith Castle" on Blenheim St. in Burnaby
Notes
Vocal score with piano.
book and lyrics by Agnes Emelie Peterson
music by Louis Woodson Curtis
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catalogue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91248
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.34.17
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.34.17
Description
Catalogue; 32 pages with illustrations and index; cover of catalogue "Atlas / Shop Equipment" "General Catalog No. 28". General Catalog for Atlas Shop Equipment including information and parts numbers for lathes, drill presses, arbor presses, and shapers. The front and back cover are not attached to the rest of the item.
Object History
Owner of catalogue, John L. Skinner was a machinist for Burrard Dry dock in North Vanocuver and lived in Burnaby 1940-1977.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Catalog, Sales
Maker
Ihling Bros., Printers
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Michigan
Site/City Made
Kalamazoo
Title
Atlas shop equipment : general catalog no. 28
Publication Date
1937
Subjects
Metalworking Tools and Equipment
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catalogue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91249
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.34.18
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.34.18
Description
Catalogue; pages 3-20 with illustrations; front and back covers missing; title on page 3 "9-inch "Workshop" South Bend Lathes / A General Description of the 1937 Model "Workshop" Lathe - All Types";
Object History
Owner of catalogue, John L. Skinner was a machinist for Burrard Dry dock in North Vanocuver and lived in Burnaby 1940-1977.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Catalog, Sales
Maker
South Bend Lathe Works
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Indiana
Site/City Made
South Bend
Publication Date
1937
Subjects
Metalworking Tools and Equipment
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catalogue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91253
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.34.19
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.34.19
Description
Catalogue; stapled binding; 10 p. with illustrations; title on cover page "Tune in on / FLYING Gas Powered Model Airplanes". Catalogue and informational publication regarding model airplanes.
Object History
Owner of catalogue, John L. Skinner was a machinist for Burrard Dry dock in North Vanocuver and lived in Burnaby 1940-1977.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Catalog, Sales
Maker
Forster Brothers
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Illinois
Site/City Made
Maywood
Publication Date
1938
Subjects
Transportation - Air
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Lillian Yanko at Deception Falls

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 1949
Collection/Fonds
Yanko family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Leida Doria "Lillian Doris" (Carman) Yanko at Deception Falls in Washington State, United States of America.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 1949
Collection/Fonds
Yanko family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Material Details
Secured to album page with photo corners
Description Level
Item
Record No.
545-152
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2012-09
Scope and Content
Photograph of Leida Doria "Lillian Doris" (Carman) Yanko at Deception Falls in Washington State, United States of America.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Waterfalls
Names
Yanko, Leida Doria "Lillian Doris" Carman
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note written on album page reads: "Deception Falls / Wash. USA / 4 July 1949'"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Deception Falls, Washington, USA / July/49"
1 duplicate photograph accompanying
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Interview with George Hollinger by Eric Damer November 22, 2012 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory344
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1952-1975
Length
0:09:04
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to George Hollinger's memories of how he came to live in Burnaby. He discusses racing at the Digney Speedway and other racetracks in the lower mainland.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to George Hollinger's memories of how he came to live in Burnaby. He discusses racing at the Digney Speedway and other racetracks in the lower mainland.
Date Range
1952-1975
Length
0:09:04
Names
Digney Speedway
Subjects
Sports - Automobile Racing
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
November 22, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with George Hollinger conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 22, 2012. Major themes discussed are: car and motorcycle racing.
Biographical Notes
George Hollinger was born in 1930 in Montreal. After serving in the Navy in World War II, George bought his first motorcycle in Montreal. He spent the next seven years travelling by motorcycle throughout Canada, the United States, and the eastern part of Mexico. He built and tuned various engines that won championships in both Western Canada and the United States of America. George came to the Burnaby area for the first time in 1952 to experience Burnaby’s quarter-mile dirt track, Digney Speedway. Years later he got married and bought a house. After retiring from motorsports in 1975, George picked up hockey.
Total Tracks
2
Total Length
0:20:12
Interviewee Name
Hollinger, George
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track one of recording of interview with George Hollinger

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Interview with George Hollinger by Eric Damer November 22, 2012 - Track 2

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1952-2012
Length
0:11:08
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to George Hollinger's recreational activities. He discusses the activities that he took part in during his early days in Burnaby, including shooting, hunting and going to taverns. He also mentions playing hockey which he continues to do to this day.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to George Hollinger's recreational activities. He discusses the activities that he took part in during his early days in Burnaby, including shooting, hunting and going to taverns. He also mentions playing hockey which he continues to do to this day.
Date Range
1952-2012
Length
0:11:08
Subjects
Recreational Activities
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
November 22, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with George Hollinger conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 22, 2012. Major themes discussed are: car and motorcycle racing.
Biographical Notes
George Hollinger was born in 1930 in Montreal. After serving in the Navy in World War II, George bought his first motorcycle in Montreal. He spent the next seven years travelling by motorcycle throughout Canada, the United States, and the eastern part of Mexico. He built and tuned various engines that won championships in both Western Canada and the United States of America. George came to the Burnaby area for the first time in 1952 to experience Burnaby’s quarter-mile dirt track, Digney Speedway. Years later he got married and bought a house. After retiring from motorsports in 1975, George picked up hockey.
Total Tracks
2
Total Length
0:20:12
Interviewee Name
Hollinger, George
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track two of recording of interview with George Hollinger

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Certificate of Naturalization for Margaret Iona Love

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
4 Sep. 1958
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate
Scope and Content
Item consists of a United States of America Certificate of Naturalization for Margaret Iona Love.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert and Margaret Love personal records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate
Material Details
certificate with 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a United States of America Certificate of Naturalization for Margaret Iona Love.
Names
Love, Margaret Iona Giles
Accession Code
BV023.24.10
Access Restriction
Subject to FIPPA
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
4 Sep. 1958
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Certificate of Naturalization for Robert Leonard Love

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
4 Sep. 1958
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate
Scope and Content
Item consists of a United States of America Certificate of Naturalization for Robert Leonard Love.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert and Margaret Love personal records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate
Material Details
certificate with 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a United States of America Certificate of Naturalization for Robert Leonard Love.
Names
Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
Accession Code
BV023.24.11
Access Restriction
Subject to FIPPA
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
4 Sep. 1958
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Calendar

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90316
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.8.14
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.8.14
Description
A Childhood Safety Calendar from Helen's Children's Wear from 1966. The front page of the calendar has a airbrushed image of a small girl smiling with blue eyes. She has a headband with silver pom-poms. She is holding a doll with a red hat and braids. The first two pages of the calendar are entitled "Children's Safety Diary. Each month of the calendar has a different image of a child. The back page has a reading entitled "Safety: Your Child's Most Important Lesson!"
Object History
Helen's Children's Wear was a popular and well known shop in Burnaby
Helen's Children's Wear was located at 4142 Hastings Street. Owner Helen Arnold opened the store on East Hastings Street in 1948. She moved to the 4142 Hastings Street location in 1955, and added a landmark neon sign to the building in 1956. The sign featured a girl on a swing, and served as an important landmark in the neighbourhood. The store closed in 2007.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Calendar
Marks/Labels
Helen's Children's Wear Specializing in Brand Name Merchandise 4142 E Hastings Street, North Burnaby, BC
Measurements
21 cm l x 17cm h
Country Made
United States of America
Title
Childhood Safety Calendar
Publication Date
1966
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Clothing
Documentary Artifacts
Persons - Children
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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teapot

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact440
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.12.125
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.12.125
Description
Teapot with a hinged lid. It is marked as "Richfield Plate" "EPBM" indicates it is silver electro plated over Britannia Metal, a type of pewter. "3647" appears to be a model number as HV971.12.188, sugar bowl and HV971.12.187, creamer bare the same model number
Object History
Object belonged to Alfred Bingham, an early Burnaby resident and activist.
Category
04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
Classification
Food Service T&E - - Serving Vessels
Object Term
Vessel, Drink Serving
Marks/Labels
"Richfield / Plate", stamped in a shield with a three leaf clover, on bottom of teapot "EPBM / 3647", stampd under the shield on bottom of teapot
Maker
Richfield Plate Company
Country Made
United States of America
Subjects
Food Service Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
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cream jug

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact502
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.12.187
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.12.187
Description
Cream jug, silver plated. Made by the Richfield Plate Co. of the United States. It is made of electro plated britannia metal, "EPBM". "3647" is a model number indicates it matches HV971.12.125, teapot and HV971.12.187, sugar bowl
Object History
Object belonged to Alfred Bingham, an early Burnaby resident and activist.
Category
04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
Classification
Food Service T&E - - Serving Vessels
Object Term
Pitcher
Marks/Labels
"Richfield / Plate", stamped in a shield with a three leaf clover, on bottom of cream jug cream jugteapot
Maker
Richfield Plate Company
Country Made
United States of America
Subjects
Food Service Tools and Equipment
Names
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
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chalk box

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact2408
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.148.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.148.2
Description
Wooden chalk box; dovetail joints; lid is missing (sliding type); "One Gross AMERICAN The `Old Faithful' Crayons STERLING WHITE", "The American Crayon Co. Waltham Mass. Sandusky Ohio Established 1835 Made in U.S.A"; picture of Old Faithful; "This Box Contains..."
Object History
This item is on display at the Seaforth School in the Burnaby Village Museum.
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Devices
Object Term
Chalk
Country Made
United States of America
Subjects
Product Packaging
Education
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
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script booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4116
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.10
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.10
Description
Dutch Justice - Script Booklet. Short Script for a comedy called "Dutch Justice", written by D.L. Morris and arranged by Charles White. The script was produced by The Dramatic Publishing Company in Chicago. The front cover is yellow and has an illustration of two men in Medieval costume, sitting on benches having a conversation. Handwritten in ink on the front cover is "C.J Caunt/ 20 Minutes/ 8". Also on the front cover is a stamp of "Property of/ C.J. Caunt". The booklet measures 12.5cm x 18.5cm.
Colour
Yellow
Maker
Dramatic Publishing Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Illinois
Site/City Made
Chicago
Title
Dutch Justice
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Scripts
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script booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4117
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.11
Description
Stocks Up, Stocks Down - Script Booklet. Short Script for a comedy called "Stocks Up, Stocks Down". The script was produced by The Dramatic Publishing Company in Chicago. The front cover is yellow and has an illustration of two men in Medieval costume, sitting on benches having a conversation. Handwritten in ink on the front cover is "C.J. Caunt/ 8 Minutes/ 2". Also on the front cover is a stamp of "Property of/ C.J. Caunt". The booklet says the script is as performed in New York in 1864 but there is no other mention of date. The booklet measures 12.5cm x 18.5cm.
Colour
Yellow
Maker
Dramatic Publishing Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Illinois
Site/City Made
Chicago
Title
Stocks Up, Stocks Down
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Scripts
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script booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4118
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.12
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.12
Description
Is He In? - Script Booklet -- [1903]. Short Script for a comedy called "Is He In?", written by Harry L. Newton. The script was produced by The Dramatic Publishing Company in Chicago. The front cover is yellow and has an illustration of two men in Medieval costume, sitting on benches having a conversation. Handwritten in ink on the front cover is "C.J Caunt/ 10 Minutes/ 2". Also on the front cover is a stamp of "Property of/ C.J. Caunt". The booklet measures 12.5cm x 18.5cm.
Colour
Yellow
Maker
Dramatic Publishing Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Illinois
Site/City Made
Chicago
Patent Date
Copyright 1903
Title
Is He In?
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Scripts
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script booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4134
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.28
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.28
Description
Other People's Troubles - Script Booklet. Short Script for a comedy called "Other People's Troubles". The script was written by Frank Dumont and published by The Dramatic Publishing Company in Chicago. The script has parts for five characters. The front cover is yellow and has an illustration of two men in Medieval costume, sitting on benches having a conversation. Handwritten in ink on the front cover is "C.J Caunt/ 15 Minutes/ 3-2". Also on the front cover is a stamp of "Property of/ C.J. Caunt". The booklet measures 12.5cm x 18.5cm.
Colour
Yellow
Maker
Dramatic Publishing Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Illinois
Site/City Made
Chicago
Patent Date
Copyright 1897
Title
Other People's Troubles
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Scripts
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
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