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Municipality of Burnaby - Volume XVIII and Volume XIX

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 plans on 2 sheets : col. lithographic prints ; 63.5 x 53.5 cm folded to 53 x 31.5 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of two pages of plans removed from a bound book containing a series of fire insurance plans of the Municipality of Burnaby. Plan "1832" is from "GREATER VANCOUVER B.C. / VOLUME XVIII / Municipality of Burnaby / May, 1927" and covers District Lots: 98 and 28. Plan "K" is part of a key …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Series
Fire Insurance plans of Greater Vancouver and Burnaby series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 plans on 2 sheets : col. lithographic prints ; 63.5 x 53.5 cm folded to 53 x 31.5 cm
Material Details
Scale [1:1200] to [1:6000]
Scope and Content
File consists of two pages of plans removed from a bound book containing a series of fire insurance plans of the Municipality of Burnaby. Plan "1832" is from "GREATER VANCOUVER B.C. / VOLUME XVIII / Municipality of Burnaby / May, 1927" and covers District Lots: 98 and 28. Plan "K" is part of a key plan "GREATER VANCOUVER B.C. / Surveyed VOLUME XIX May 1927 / MUNICIPALITY OF / BURNABY / PLAN DEPT. British Columbia Ins. Underwriters Association / FIRE BRANCH / KEY PLAN", "Scale 500 FT = 1 INCH / FOR REPORT SEE VOL. XV" covering plans: 1901 to 1914 and District Lots: 161; 164 to 167; 155c; 155; 172 and 173.
Creator
Plan Department, British Columbia Insurance Underwriters' Association
Responsibility
British Columbia Underwriters' Association
Accession Code
HV972.111.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1927
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Marlborough Area
Second Street Area
Big Bend Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Scan Resolution
400
Scan Date
2021-11-18
Notes
Title based on content of plans
See also BV987.1.70d for revised versions of plans
Scale is measured 1 inch = 500 feet
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New Edition Lower Division Primary School Geography Text Book, Volume 3, China

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.360.12
Physical Description
30 p. : ill, ports, maps ; 22 cm
Inscription
"Mr. Chan Y. Leong / 111 Pender St. E. / Vancouver, B.C./ Canada / North A. / Western H."
Page 25 "Mr. Chan Y. Leong"
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Object History
Some books in this accession are marked: "Mr. Chan Y. Leong, 111 Pender St. E., Vancouver B.C., Canada, North America, Western H."
Sam Kee & Company merchants is the business located at 111 Pender St. E. Vancouver - originally owned by Chan Toy (many alternative names including Chang Toy) which was later run by Chang Yat Leong - presumably the same person as Chan Y. Leong.
Notes
Chinese language book
On double leaves, East Asian binding
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New Edition Lower Division Primary School Geography Text Book, Volume 4, Foreign Countries

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.360.6
Physical Description
41 p. : ill, ports, maps ; 22 cm
Inscription
"Mr. Chan Y. Leong / 111 Pender St. E. / Vancouver, B.C./ Canada / North America / Western H."
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Object History
Some books in this accession are marked: "Mr. Chan Y. Leong, 111 Pender St. E., Vancouver B.C., Canada, North America, Western H."
Sam Kee & Company merchants is the business located at 111 Pender St. E. Vancouver - originally owned by Chan Toy (many alternative names including Chang Toy) which was later run by Chang Yat Leong - presumably the same person as Chan Y. Leong.
Notes
Chinese language book
On double leaves, East Asian binding
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Portrait of E.W. Martin

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1959]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson taken at Cathay Studio, Vancouver, B.C.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson taken at Cathay Studio, Vancouver, B.C.
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.37.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1959]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
See also BV019.37.8
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Photographer
Cathay Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph was removed from portfolio matt frame 27 x 44 cm. Front cover of matt includes gold lettering which reads: "Cathay / Studio / Vancouver, B.C."
See also photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin - BV019.37.8
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postcard

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.61.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.61.1
Description
Postcard: colour photo, glossy; horizontal; single-storey flat-roofed building "OFFICE" and pool surrounded by grass, chain-link fence; people in and around pool; drive in foreground, "5 MP IN -OURT", bungalow behind; on reverse in green, "RAMONA COURT" "Highway 99 and 1" "5441 Kingsway, South Burnaby," "Vancouver, B.C. Canada"; promotional copy, ends "...HEATED SWIMMING POOL" "Props. Mr. & Mrs. R.A. Gillis" "Phone He 3-9139"; at bottom left "Color Photo by John Smith" "Printed in U.S.A.", "K" logo; up centre is "Natural Color Productions Ltd., 1490 Frances St., Vancouver, B.C., Canada"; at bottom, "91533"; at upper right, "POST CARD" "Address"; blue stamp at upper right corner, Queen Elizabeth II and harbour, "POSTES" "POSTAGE" "5" "CANADA"; addressed in blue pen to"Coneour" "Gylaine et Jean" "C P 7. 000" "Teb 7" ? "Sherbrooke"; message "M-- Philippe Gagnon" "571- 5 Ave" ? "Grand Mere" "C P 173"; postmark "GRAND MERE QUEBEC" "9 PM" "23 III 1970"; stamp is cancelled with seven wavy black lines; pencilled "1.00" above cancel; small stain above stamp; some wear on corners
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
Object Term
Postcard
Maker
Natural Color Productions, Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Title
Ramona Court 91533
Publication Date
March 23 1970
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Buildings
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47142
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.36.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.36.1
Description
Postcard: colour photo, glossy; horizontal; two-storey tan stucco building "OFFICE", with balcony, round steps, people on steps, car, drive, row of single-storey white bungalows behind at left, with crenellated fronts; blue sign with yellow lettering "MOTEL AUTO COURT", white "MOUNTAIN VIEW" above, top of sign shaped like peaks, "STEAM HEAT"? below; on reverse in green "MOUNTAIN VIEW AUTO COURT & TRAILER PARK" "3510 Kingsway Ave. -- Vancouver, B.C., Canada" "Phone HE 1-3911" "42 Modern Cottages.." "...Your Host - - - A.J. Pound"; up centre, MADE IN CANADA BY GRANT-MANN LITHOGRAPHERS LTD. "COLOR CARD" DIVISION, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA."; at bottom "C-49"; at upper right, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; red Queen Elizabeth II stamp "4" "CANADA" "POSTES POSTAGE" and powerline support pole symbol?; addressed in blue pen to "Mrs. C.A. Course" "c/o Aux. Hospital" "Lamont, Alberta"; postmarked "VANCOUVER B.C." "APR 26" "6 PM" "1966"; stamp is cancelled with black "IF YOU DRINK DON'T DRIVE" "SI VOUS -- NE CONDUI---"; message "Dearest Gran, Trailer left Mon. but we're not gone yet maybe tomorrow. At motel with Jon's folks but they return home tomorrow. Will let you know later how things go where we are. Love from All. Ingrid"; lightly soiled, wear on corners
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
Object Term
Postcard
Marks/Labels
Mountain View Auto Court & Trailer Park / 3510 Kingsway Ave. / Vancouver, B.C., Canada / Mrs. C.A. Course
Maker
Grant-Mann Lithographers, Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Title
Mountain View Auto Court & Trailer Park C-49
Publication Date
April 26 1966
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Buildings
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
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postcard

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.41.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.41.7
Description
Postcard: colour photo, glossy; horizontal; shows view across Hastings Street to wide drive with car, white single-storey bungalows either side, red lawn furniture, man with suitcase; red neon sign at street, angle is too sharp to read; white standing sign at right with "RAINBOW AUTO LODGE" and smaller print; on reverse in navy, "RAINBOW AUTO LODGE" "5958 E. Hastings St., Vancouver, B.C. Canada" "24 Kitchenette units..." "Telephone CYpress 8-1828 or CYpress 8-9036"; illustration at left of R.C.M.P. officer; at bottom left, "Rolly Ford Photo" "C-1039"; on navy bar up centre, "PUB. BY NATURAL COLOR PRODUCTIONS, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C."; at bottom, "MADE IN CANADA" "GRANT-MANN", logo of man, "LITHOGRAPHY" "PHOTOGRAPHY" "DESIGN"; at upper right, illustration of mounted R.C.M.P. officer, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS", outline of rectangle, "STAMP"; unused; faint stain on reverse; on front, stain and spots; slight wear on corners; c. 1960s
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
Object Term
Postcard
Marks/Labels
Rainbow Auto Lodge / 5958 E. Hastings St., Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Maker
Natural Color Productions, Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Title
Rainbow Auto Lodge C-1039
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Buildings
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
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postcard; advertisement

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.46.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.46.1
Description
Postcard, black and white photo of "Green Gables" drive-in restaurant, half-timbered house; horizontal; white border, wider at sides; on photo at bottom left, "6241 East Hastings Street"; at right, "Vancouver, B.C."; "GREEN GABLES" is on roof; three large menu boards at left, car at extreme left; undated, but probably c. 1940s; on reverse in grey "MADE IN CANADA BY THE GOWEN. SUTTON CO. LTD.. VANCOUVER. B.C." "POSTCARD"; then at left below, "CORRESPONDENCE"; and at right, "ADDRESS"; unused; lightly soiled, creased corner
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
Object Term
Postcard
Colour
Black
White
Maker
Gowen, Sutton Company Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Title
Green Gables Drive-In
Subjects
Souvenirs
Geographic Access
Vancouver
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Post Office, Vancouver BC

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1908 and 1911]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.8 x 10.2 cm, mounted on paper 13.5 x 12.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the post office near the downtown Vancouver waterfront. The north shore can be seen faintly across Burrard Inlet in the background. Inscribed on the negative, printed on the photograph, lower left: "Post Office / Vancouver B.C."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.8 x 10.2 cm, mounted on paper 13.5 x 12.2 cm
Material Details
inscribed on the negative, printed on the photograph, l.l., "POST OFFICE/ VANCOUVER B.C."
Scope and Content
Photograph of the post office near the downtown Vancouver waterfront. The north shore can be seen faintly across Burrard Inlet in the background. Inscribed on the negative, printed on the photograph, lower left: "Post Office / Vancouver B.C."
Subjects
Buildings - Public - Post Offices
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV972.50.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1908 and 1911]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-28
Photographer
Dean, H.M.
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South Burnaby High School Annual concert

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
7 Feb. 1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 26 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of students and participants in the Burnaby South High School annual concert held at the Burnaby Public Hall located next to the Municipal Hall at Edmonds and Kingsway. Six musicians are seated in front of the stage and five rows of performers are arranged on stage. Elinor Winter is iden…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 26 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of students and participants in the Burnaby South High School annual concert held at the Burnaby Public Hall located next to the Municipal Hall at Edmonds and Kingsway. Six musicians are seated in front of the stage and five rows of performers are arranged on stage. Elinor Winter is identified sitting second from the left in the front row. "Burnaby South High School / Annual Concert / Feb. 7th 1927" and "Stuart Thomson / Vancouver / B.C." printed in image at center of bottom and at the lower right corner.
Subjects
Performances - Concerts
Names
Turner, Elinor May Winter
Burnaby South High School
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7252 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV008.59.27
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
7 Feb. 1927
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Related Material
Similar photograph as City of Burnaby Archives Item no. 485-063
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-03-08
Photographer
Thomson, Stuart
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in white on bottom of photograph reads: "Burnaby South High School / Annual Concert / Feb. 7th 1927"_"Stuart Thomson / Vancouver / B.C."
Handwritten note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Elinor May. / I think Mom is / first row on stage - / Horn pipe Costume"
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spice tin

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV980.2.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV980.2.1
Description
Box, metal, red and gold; small; front and back are same, red with white "EMPRESS", black "BRAND", then oval picture of ship, then black "ABSOLUTELY PURE", then white rectangle with gold "CARAWAY", then black "EMPRESS MFG. CO., LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C."; on one side in black on red "1 1/2 OZ. NET"; on other side in black on red, "'MONEY BACK'--IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE CONTENTS... PROTECTED BY THE SAME DEALING" "EMPRESS MANUFACTURING CO. VANCOUVER, B.C."; top of box is gold, with sliding panel for contents to be shaken out of larger hole at one side or several smaller holes at other end; "A.C.Co.2LA"
Measurements
61mm X 83mm X 28mm
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spice tin

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV977.4.11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV977.4.11
Description
Box, metal, red and gold; small; front and back are same, red with white "EMPRESS", black "BRAND", then oval picture of ship, then black "ABSOLUTELY PURE", then white rectangle with black "MACE", then black "EMPRESS MFG. CO., LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C."; on one side in black on red "1 1/2 OZ. NET"; on other side in black on red, "'MONEY BACK'--IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE CONTENTS... PROTECTED BY THE SAME DEALING" "EMPRESS MANUFACTURING CO. VANCOUVER, B.C."; top of box is gold, sliding panel for contents to be shaken out of larger hole at one side or several smaller holes at other end missing; "A.C.Co.2LA"
Measurements
59mm X 83mm X 28mm
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Survey and Subdivision plans in New Westminster District Group 1 – Burnaby, Port Moody

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1862-1908]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
9 plans : 6 plans : black ink on paper ; 57 x 36.5 cm or smaller + 1 plan : black ink and grahite on paper ; 46.5 x 49 cm + 1 plan : blueprint on paper ; 15.5 x 19.5 cm + cm + 1 plan : graphite on paper ; 25 x 17 cm ; mounted on both sides of board 76 x 102 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a large board of four New Westminster District subdivision plans mounted on one side and five New Westminster District subdivision plans mounted on the other side. Side A: 1. "Plan / of Subdivision / of a Portion / of / Lot 87 / Group One / New Westminster District / Scale 4 chs…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Map collection
Series
Survey and Subdivision plans series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
9 plans : 6 plans : black ink on paper ; 57 x 36.5 cm or smaller + 1 plan : black ink and grahite on paper ; 46.5 x 49 cm + 1 plan : blueprint on paper ; 15.5 x 19.5 cm + cm + 1 plan : graphite on paper ; 25 x 17 cm ; mounted on both sides of board 76 x 102 cm
Material Details
Scales [between 1:792 and 1:3600]
Index number on edge of board reads: "26"
Scope and Content
Item consists of a large board of four New Westminster District subdivision plans mounted on one side and five New Westminster District subdivision plans mounted on the other side. Side A: 1. "Plan / of Subdivision / of a Portion / of / Lot 87 / Group One / New Westminster District / Scale 4 chs = 1 in". Plan is stamped: "Albert J. Hill, Civil Engineer / and / Provincial Land Surveyor, / New Westminster, / B.C." and intialed by: "RB" [sic] (in blue pencil crayon). Names two of the subdivisons of District Lot 87 are identified as, "L.E. Sprott" and "John Ledger". (Geographic location: Burnaby) 2. "Plan of Subdivision / of / Portions of / Lot 136, 131 and Lots 44 and 78 Gr.1 / New Westminster District / Scale 300 ft = 1 inch". Annotation above title reads: "No. 901 / Deposited in Land Registry Office / New Westminster / Aug. 19th 1905 / Charles S. Keith D. Reg." Annotations and signatures at bottom of plan read: "I, William Nelson Draper, / W.H.R. Collister / Charles E. Perkins / E.B. Morgan / make / Surveys / correct / representation / upon / the / Land Registry Act / (sgd) W.N. Draper, P.L.S.". Plan includes a handwritten title: "Lots 136, 131, 44 & 78" and is initialed: "RB" [sic] (in blue pencil crayon) (Geographic location: Burnaby) 3. "Survey / of / a Portion / of / Lot 95, Gr.1 / Scale 1 ch = 1in." Plan is stamped: "Albert J. Hill, Civil Engineer / and / Provincial Land Surveyor, / New Westminster, / B.C." and is initialed : "RB" [sic] (in blue pencil crayon) (Geographic location: Burnaby) 4. Blueprint plan of "Lot 396. Group One." with Scale : 3 chs = 1 in. A two acre portion of District Lot 396 is filled in with red ink." Plan is signed by "Albert J. Hill / B.C.L.S." (Geographic location: Port Moody) Side B: 1. Plan titled "District Lot 92 / Burnaby / Municipality / for sale by / Mahon / McFarland & / Mahon Ltd. / Vancouver, B.C. / Scale : 4 chains to one inch". District Lot 92 is subdivided into 161 lots and identifies roads: Norwich Road, Pole Line Road, Oakland Road, Stanley Road, Burford Road, Dalhousie Road, Brantford Road, Colborne Road, Roberts Road, Vancouver & Westminster Road, B.C. Electric Railway, Gilley Stn. and Burnaby (Power House). The bottom of the plan reads: "G.S. Dawson, P.LS. Vancouver, B.C." (Geographic location: Burnaby) 2. "Plan / of Subdivision / of a Portion / of / Lot 29 / Group 1 / New Westminster District / Scale 2 chs = 1 in". Plan is stamped: "Albert J. Hill, Civil Engineer / and / Provincial Land Surveyor, / New Westminster, / B.C." and is initialed by: "RB" [sic] (in blue pencil crayon) (Geographic location: Burnaby) 3. Small handrawn plan (no title) identifying "Lot 84 / Hydes, Claim" at the centre surrounded by lots and features identified as: "Lot 85", "Lot 93", "Lot 94", "Lot 32", "Lot 82", "Lot 83", "Lot 79", "swamp" and a "Small Lake" (Burnaby Lake). Identifying marks in the right corner of the plan read: "Page 13 / Surveyed by G. Turner / May 62". Plan also includes surveyor's bearing measurements and trails to "Small Lake" (Burnaby Lake). (Geographic location: Burnaby) 4. Untitled plan showing District Lots west of North Road and north of Burnaby Lake including: Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 15, 10, 56, 148, 57, 58, 40. and Lots 3, 5, 7 east of North Road (Coquitlam). Lots in Burnaby are identifed for timber including: "Heavily Timbered" (Lot 57), " "Some Fir and Cedar" (Lot 40), "Splendid Fir and Cedar" (Lot 143), "Heavy Fir etc" (Lots 143 and 148), " "Fine Cedar" (Lot 15), "Rough Light Timber" (Lot 56). Other features identified at the lower portion of the plan include "Burnaby Lake" and "Brunette River". (Geographic location: Burnaby) 5. Untitled plan drawn in graphite showing sections of District Lot 85 south of Burnaby Lake and north of Hazsard Road. Plan is signed: "Albert J. Hill / B.C.L.S." and dated "12/26/08". Plan is initialed by: "RB" [sic] (in blue pencil crayon) (Geographic location: Burnaby)
Creator
Hill, Albert James
Draper, William Nelson
Publisher
Mahon, McFarland & Mahon Ltd
Accession Code
HV977.93.26
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1862-1908]
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
Scan Resolution
300
Scale
72
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Scale is measured in chains and feet. (One chain equals 792 inches)
The term "Lot" can also refer to a "District Lot”
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40417
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5858.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5858.1
Description
Marpole Coal Company - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisement card for the Marpole Coal Company Limited at 1001 Main Street Vancouver B.C. The card also lists other locations in Nanaimo-Wellington, Comox, Stoker, Canmore Briquettes, McLeod River and Midland. There is a small illustration of an Aboriginal man on the front. The back of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40418
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5859.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5859.1
Description
New Books for the New Year - Advertisement Blotter. Advertising card for The Clarke & Stuart Company Limited on Seymour Street, Vancouver B.C. The card advertises day books, journals, ledgers, record columnar books, and trial balance books. At the top of the card is "This Blots Both Sides". The card was intended as an ink blotter but is in good condition with no ink.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
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Aerial photograph of Timber Preservers Ltd.

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 24.8 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Timber Preservers Ltd. and the Fraser River at the foot of Trapp Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1957
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 24.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
095-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Timber Preservers Ltd. and the Fraser River at the foot of Trapp Avenue.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Geographic Features - Rivers
Names
Timber Preservers Limited
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Campbell Studios Limited
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp and annotation on back of photograph reads, "Your Negative Number: 86/[7 or 4]0 / Re-orders any size always obtainable at Campbell Studio / 581 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C."
Geographic Access
Trapp Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
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Aeroplane view of the Barnet Lumber Co.

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.9 x 13.4 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photographic postcard of Barnet Lumber Company's Mill. The handwritten caption on the lower left corner of the postcard reads: "Aeroplane view of the Barnet Lumber Co. Ltd./ Barnet BC." The handwritten caption on the lower right corner reads: "Copyright 1927/ Pacific Airway Ltd./ Vancouver …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
North Burnaby Board of Trade subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8.9 x 13.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
476-022
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2005-8
Scope and Content
Aerial photographic postcard of Barnet Lumber Company's Mill. The handwritten caption on the lower left corner of the postcard reads: "Aeroplane view of the Barnet Lumber Co. Ltd./ Barnet BC." The handwritten caption on the lower right corner reads: "Copyright 1927/ Pacific Airway Ltd./ Vancouver B.C.".
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Industries - Forestry
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Industries - Logging/lumber
Names
Barnet Mill
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Pacific Airway Ltd.
Responsibility
Published by the Gowen, Sutton Co. Ltd., Vancouver
Notes
Transcribed title
Geographic Access
Barnet Village
Texaco Drive
Street Address
8059 Texaco Drive
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Air mail letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15128
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he's happy to be back with his regiment after finishing his stay in hospital; thanks May for the chocolates that she sent and how he expects to receive his third stripe which means a raise on top of his Sergeant's pay.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.16
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Cdn Army Over"
Stamp in blue ink on front of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
Circular post mark on front of air mail letter reads: "FIELDRCST_OFFICE / * JU 19/ 43"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15145
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin reflects on how he spent Christmas day and how he discovered that the camp cook came from the Burnaby Lake area.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.32
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
27 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: "FIELD POST OFFICE 403 / 8 / DE 29 / 44"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15146
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
20 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin thanks May for the Christmas parcel she sent; how he received a backlog of letters addressed to him at the convalescent hospital; how the boys that landed on D-Day are taking leave in England; describes a Christmas party that his regiment put on for twenty kids in a nearby town and says that he looks forward to a good Christmas dinner provided there isn't any unexpected action.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.33
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
20 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / West Summerland / B.C. / Canada / Box 158" (crossed out address reads: "c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C...")
Circular postmark stamps read: "JAN 4 / 8 PM / 1945" and " SUMMERLAND / AM / JAN 6 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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