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Burnaby Girl Guides

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920 (date of original), copied 2016

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Girl Guides fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 scrapbook (textual records + 2 digital files : (pdfs) + 102 photographs : (tiffs))

Scope and Content: File consists of images and selected contents from a scrapbook with 38 double sided pages containing mostly photographs with some newspaper clippings, written material and emphemera including a page of badges and ribbons which reads "Enrolment & Membership Card of / Joan Bailey 1926 / 1st Burnaby" …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Girl Guides fonds

Series: Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 scrapbook (textual records + 2 digital files : (pdfs) + 102 photographs : (tiffs))

Scope and Content: File consists of images and selected contents from a scrapbook with 38 double sided pages containing mostly photographs with some newspaper clippings, written material and emphemera including a page of badges and ribbons which reads "Enrolment & Membership Card of / Joan Bailey 1926 / 1st Burnaby" and an embroidered alphabet of the Morse Code. The third page of the scrapbook includes a four page chronology titled "History of Guiding - Burnaby / 1913 - 1960" compiled by Mrs. Dolly Weber, Mrs. J. Heaps, Miss Eileen Periton, Mrs. J. Albertson and D. Fowler. The scrapbook also includes an original letter and post-script from Lady Olave Baden-Powell to Mrs. Fowler dated November 5, 1961; a typewritten copy of: "TSOONA" / PROVINCIAL GUIDE CAMPSITE - ROSEDALE B.C." and a three page typewritten copy of "THE CAMPFIRE / Volume 1, No. 4 _ November 1935 _ Vancouver, B.C.". Many of the events documented in photographs [between 1914 and 1969] are identified on each page and read as the following: "Burnaby Brownies - Guides & Rangers" / "Early 1920" (1 photograph); "Ambulance / Display / 1st. Co."; "Girl Guide Rally - New Westminster and / Burnaby - June 16, 1923" (5 photographs); "Girl Guide Rally - New Westminster and / Burnaby - June 16, 1923" (5 photographs); "Burnaby Guides and / Brownies / June 17, 1923" (5 photographs); "April 1923" (1 photograph); "June 1923 / 2nd Burnaby Company" (1 photograph); "Burnaby May Day / 26.5.28"(2 photographs); "Sechelt 1929_ 2nd "B" Company" (2 photographs); "Leaders and Seconds / 2nd Burnaby / Grouse Mountain" (1 photograph); "Sechelt 1929 / Commandant Mrs. Peal" (1 photograph); "2nd Company / June 1930" (1 photograph); "1932 / 2nd Company at Rally / Municipal Hall Grounds" (1 photograph) ; "First Burnaby Folk Dancing team / Winners of the E.F.D. cup 1940--41-42" (1 photograph); "1st Burnaby Company / winners of Bessborough Shield / 1942 / Captain L. Crane" (1 photograph); "May 6th 1935 / Dedication of flag at Central Park" (1 photograph); "May Day Celebration / Burnaby B.C. May 6th 1935 / Stride Studios Photos" (1 photograph); "Mrs. Don Wilks / Mrs. Georgie / Runcie / Publicity Photo re- / Brownie / Training / 1958-60" (1 photograph); "Kathleen Anderson / about 1958-60?" (1 photograph); "1957 / Burnaby Camp Site / at / Wilson Creek" (1 photograph); "Work Party (1958)" (1 photograph); "Burnaby Camp Site / Spring 1958 / Cabins & Staff Houses / Dining Shelter / Cabins" (3 photographs); "Can. Girl Guide Assoc. - Provincial Leaders Conference / April 14-15/61 Civic Centre, Prince George, BC" (1 photograph) ; "June 8th, 1958 / Opening / Ceremonies / Burnaby Site / Wilson Creek / Camp Site" (4 photographs); 2 unidentified photographs [ca.1915] of a large group of Girl Guides gathered on the Pacific National Exhibition grounds (photo credit- Leonard Frank); 1 unidentified photograph of a group of Girl Guides gathered for a group portrait [ca.1914]; "Girl Guide Camp / Granthams / Landing / July 1923" (4 photographs); 4 unidentified photographs of girl guides gathered on the ship "Lady Evelyn" [ca. 1920]; "Burnaby Girl Guides" 1918; "First Burnaby Girl Guides 1920" (2 photographs on page); "2nd Co. 1923" (1 photograph) "1st Burnaby Co." [1923] (1 photograph); "Gypsy Scene - Concert / Mar 17, 1923 / Unveiling / War / Memorial / Edmonds / 1923" (3 photographs on page); "Faith Jacobson / 1961" (2 photographs); "Eve MacLean / 1961" (1 photograph); "Beverley Simkin of Montreal and Judy Robins / of the S.R.S. Royal Oak taken on the day they / sailed from Montreal for the Ranger Camp at / "Our Chalet" in Adelboden, Switzerland, May 1962" (1 photograph) and "Religion & Life Emblem / Diane Peters 11th Bby. Co. / Rev. G.W. Luetkehodeter / 1961" (2 photographs on one page).

Subjects: Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs; Events - May Day

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Accession Code: BV015.35.164

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920 (date of original), copied 2016

Media Type: Photograph; Textual Record

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood); Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Edmonds Area; Maywood Area

Notes: Transcribed title; Digital images were created of the scrapbook prior to selective retention of original records that were removed for conservation purposes; Some textual records that were selected for retention have been described at file level under BV015.35.164: "Tsoona" Provincial Guide Campsite - Rosedale B.C." and Burnaby Girl Guides newsletter, "The Campfire" (November 1935); Photographs that were retained from scrapbook have been described at item level (BV015.35.221 to BV015.35.284); Some textual records and ephemera that were selected for retention have been described at item level (BV015.35.320, BV015.35.321, and BV015.35.334 to BV015.35.348).

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Burnaby Girl Guides, [1914]-1969, predominant ca. 1920 (date of original), copied 2016 thumbnail

Documents

2015_0035_0164_folded

Municipality of Burnaby - Volume XV and Volume XVIII

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1927-[1940]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Map collection

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 4 plans on 4 sheets: col. lithographic prints ; 63.5 x 53.5 cm folded to 53 x 31.5 cm

Scope and Content: File consists of four pages of plans removed from a bound book containing a series of fire insurance plans of the Municipality of Burnaby. Plan "1518" and "1519" are from "GREATER VANCOUVER B.C. / VOLUME XV / Municipality of Burnaby / May, 1927". Plan "1518" covers District Lot 116 and Plan "1519"…

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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: 4 plans on 4 sheets: col. lithographic prints ; 63.5 x 53.5 cm folded to 53 x 31.5 cm

Material Details: Scale [1:600]

Scope and Content: File consists of four pages of plans removed from a bound book containing a series of fire insurance plans of the Municipality of Burnaby. Plan "1518" and "1519" are from "GREATER VANCOUVER B.C. / VOLUME XV / Municipality of Burnaby / May, 1927". Plan "1518" covers District Lot 116 and Plan "1519" covers District Lot 121. Plan "1802" and plan "1803" are from "GREATER VANCOUVER B.C. / VOLUME XVIII / Municipality of Burnaby / May, 1927". Both plans "1802" and "1803" cover District Lot 153.

Creator: Plan Department, British Columbia Insurance Underwriters' Association

Responsibility: British Columbia Underwriters' Association

Accession Code: HV972.111.4

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 1927-[1940]

Media Type: Cartographic Material

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood); Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Willingdon Heights Area; Marlborough 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 = 50 feet; Contact Burnaby Village Museum to access plans 1518 and 1519 (these plans have revisions on top - date of revisions is uncertain)

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The Bird's Paradise, Vancouver, BC

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1930 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w postcard hand-tinted into col.

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard of an unidentified man in tweed suit smoking a pipe.There are birds resting on his head, on his pipe and hand, on his shoulder and his forearm. The birds on his hand have been coloured red, and the others are coloured yellow. A caption to the photograph reads: The Birds' Para…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w postcard hand-tinted into col.

Material Details: inscribed in the original negative, printed on recto, c. r. "The Birds' Paradise,/ Vancouver, B.C./ No. 2.", l.l. "[copyright c with circle]" printed on verso, t. "MADE IN CANADA BY THE GOWEN, SUTTON CO. LTD., VANCOUVER, B. C."

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard of an unidentified man in tweed suit smoking a pipe.There are birds resting on his head, on his pipe and hand, on his shoulder and his forearm. The birds on his hand have been coloured red, and the others are coloured yellow. A caption to the photograph reads: The Birds' Paradise / Vancouver, B.C. / No. 2.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Postcards; Animals - Fowl

Geographic Access: Vancouver

Accession Code: BV985.6012.1

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1930 and 1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2024-02-27

Photographer: Gowen Sutton Company Limited

Notes: Title based on contents of postcard

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Wally Westerman

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1935 and 1940]

Collection/Fonds: Westerman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7.5 cm (sight), in decorative mat 15.7 x 10.5 cm

Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Walter "Wally" Westerman taken by the King Studio at 311 Hastings Street W. Vancouver. Wally is dressed in a suit and tie.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Westerman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7.5 cm (sight), in decorative mat 15.7 x 10.5 cm

Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Walter "Wally" Westerman taken by the King Studio at 311 Hastings Street W. Vancouver. Wally is dressed in a suit and tie.

Names: Westerman, Walter "Wally"

Accession Code: BV020.17.14

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1935 and 1940]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 22-Sep-2020

Scale: 100

Photographer: King Studio Photographers

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Engraving on lower portion of the matt reads: "The King Studio / 311 Hastings St W / Vancouver B.C"

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Shull Lumber and Shingle Company

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Shull Lumber and Shingle Company at the foot of Boundary Road.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Photographs subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.6 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 090-001

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS2007-04

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Shull Lumber and Shingle Company at the foot of Boundary Road.

Subjects: Buildings - Industrial - Mills; Industries - Forestry; Industries - Logging/lumber

Names: Shull Lumber and Shingle Company

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Steffens-Colmer Limited

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Embossed at front lower right of photograph, "Steffens-Colmer Photo"; Stamped and annotated on back of photograph, "Steffens-Colmer Ltd. / 560 Granville Street / Vancouver, B.C. / No. 52832-1"

Geographic Access: Boundary Road

Historic Neighbourhood: Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Big Bend Area

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Shull Lumber and Shingle Company

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.1 x 24.4 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Shull Lumber and Shingle Company at the foot of Boundary Road. A log slip can be seen on the left and there are logs in the river.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Photographs subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.1 x 24.4 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 090-002

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS2007-04

Scope and Content: Photograph of the Shull Lumber and Shingle Company at the foot of Boundary Road. A log slip can be seen on the left and there are logs in the river.

Subjects: Industries - Forestry; Maunfactured Products - Logs; Woodworking Tools and Equipment - Logging Machinery; Industries - Logging/lumber

Names: Shull Lumber and Shingle Company

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Steffens-Colmer Limited

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Embossed at front lower right of photograph, "Steffens-Colmer Photo"; Stamped and annotated on back of photograph, "Steffens-Colmer Ltd. / 560 Granville Street / Vancouver, B.C. / No. 52832-8"

Geographic Access: Boundary Road

Historic Neighbourhood: Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Big Bend Area

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Margaret Knight

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Margaret Norton fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12.2 cm mounted on matt in folder 30 x 42 cm

Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Margaret Norton (nee Knight) taken by Krass Studio.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Margaret Norton fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12.2 cm mounted on matt in folder 30 x 42 cm

Material Details: Exterior front cover of matt includes embossed lettering "KRASS"; Exterior of folder is embossed with a two tone floral design

Scope and Content: Studio portrait of Margaret Norton (nee Knight) taken by Krass Studio.

Names: Norton, Margaret Knight

Accession Code: BV020.34.9

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [194-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: March 22, 2021

Scale: 100

Photographer: Krass, Maurice J.

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Embossed lettering on lower right corner of matt reads: "Krass Studio / 535 GRANVILLE ST. / VANCOUVER B.C."; Maurice J. Krass (1905-1998) - proprietor of Krass Studio on Granville Street in Vancouver. If photograph was taken before 1949, it's in the public domain. If not, it is under copyright until 2048.

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Bus Service Organizing Committee

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: August 1941

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w hand-tinted to col. ; 17.5 x 24.5 cm, mounted on card 28 x 35.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Matheson, Dave Fleming, Sid Playfoot, unidentified and Harold Keys in suits and hats, standing in front of a red bus with a sign over the windshield that reads, "LOCHDALE". These men made up the organizing committee for the first bus service that was to run beyond the route of th…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w hand-tinted to col. ; 17.5 x 24.5 cm, mounted on card 28 x 35.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of John Matheson, Dave Fleming, Sid Playfoot, unidentified and Harold Keys in suits and hats, standing in front of a red bus with a sign over the windshield that reads, "LOCHDALE". These men made up the organizing committee for the first bus service that was to run beyond the route of the Hastings East Street cars (the Lochdale bus was built by Ed Collins and owned and operated by Ed Neville).

Subjects: Transportation - Buses; Transportation - Public Transit

Names: Matheson, John; Fleming, Dave; Playfoot, Sid; Keys, Harold

Accession Code: BV988.8.1

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: August 1941

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 1/11/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in blue ink on recto of card mount reads: "John Matheson Dave Fleming Sid Playfoot HAROLD Keys/ ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR FIRST BUS SERVICE BEYOND/ HASTINGS EAST STREET CARS AUGUST 1941/ BUS - OWNER ED. NEVILLE/ BODY BUILT BY ED COLLINS VANCOUVER B.C."; Note in pencil on recto of card mount reads: "PINKERTON"

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Bus Service Organizing Committee, August 1941 thumbnail

Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 17 Nov. 1942

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided) + 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Brigadeer 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 to May, Colin thank…

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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) + 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Brigadeer 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 to May, Colin thanks her for the many parcels that he's received and reflects on how he celebrated his birthday.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.12

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 17 Nov. 1942

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Stationery on envelope and writing paper reads: "Canadian Legion / War Services"; Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 H.King Edward Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 BDR. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"; Stamp on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. REGT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"

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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman, 17 Nov. 1942 thumbnail

Switchboard

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1943

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.0 x 25.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a switchboard, probably the Dexter exchange at Boundary Road and Kingsway. A typed description on the back of the photograph reads, "A Manual Switchboard, typical of about 25 years ago. / Dexter, 1943. / B.C. Telephone Company."

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1943

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Photographs subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.0 x 25.5 cm

Material Details: Printed on photo paper: "selo"

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 114-001

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS2007-04

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a switchboard, probably the Dexter exchange at Boundary Road and Kingsway. A typed description on the back of the photograph reads, "A Manual Switchboard, typical of about 25 years ago. / Dexter, 1943. / B.C. Telephone Company."

Subjects: Telecommunication Tools and Equipment; Buildings - Commercial; Occupations - Telephone Operators

Names: British Columbia Telephone Company

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Dominion Photo Company

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Printed in bottom left corner of photograph, "27038 Dominion Photo Co., Vancouver B.C."

Geographic Access: Boundary Road; Kingsway

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Garden Village Area

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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 7 Apr. 1943

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p. + 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Lt. 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p. + 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by Lt. 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he is in hospital and has had all of his hair shaved off and describes the hospital ward and how many of them speak French.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.15

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 7 Apr. 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 envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"; Stamp in red ink on verso of envelope reads: "[sic]_General Hospital R.C.A.M.C._[sic]"; Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "F.P.O.T.H.C. / MY 10 / 43 / 1"

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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman, 7 Apr. 1943 thumbnail

Air mail letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

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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…

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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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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 8 Aug. 1943

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p. + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a 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. Letter is written on Salvation Army station…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p. + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a 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. Letter is written on Salvation Army stationery. In his letter, Colin describes his time on leave that he spent in London; tells of how he plans to travel to Scotland on his next leave and letters and parcels that he's received from family members.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.17

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 8 Aug. 1943

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Stationery insignia in red ink on envelope and writing paper reads: logo of "The Salvation Army" / with the Canadian Active Service Forces" + logo of "The Salvation Army" / "Keep in touch with the folks at home" / ON ACTIVE SERVICE / with the / CANADIAN FORCES"; Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"; Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"; Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 484 / AU 9 / 43"; Typewritten note on back of page one reads: "Thought you might like / to read this; will you/ please send it back / as I'll be answering / it one of these days"

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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman, 8 Aug. 1943 thumbnail

Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 19 Oct. 1943

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin describes a w…

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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) + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin describes a wedding that he attended for his friend named "Frosty"; a picture show that he saw "Trouble in the North Atlantic" and how he plans to spend his next leave outside of London, possibly travelling up to Sheffield.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.18

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 19 Oct. 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 envelope reads: "Miss M.M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada" and note at top reads: "C.H. (A.F.)"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. / Canadian Army Overseas"; Stamp in blue ink on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"; Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / OC 21/ 43"

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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 15 Nov. 1943

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on …

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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) + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a letter written by 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on how this will be his third Christmas away from home; talks about seeing the picture show "Kings Row" and a dance that he attended; his work as "orderly sgt." in the office; an accident that occured due to the blackout; appreciation of a wedding gift May sent for his buddy Frosty and bride; plans for Christmas and whether he can meet up with his cousin Warren Bateman if he makes it over.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.19

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 15 Nov. 1943

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Stationery insignia in red ink on envelope reads: logo of "The Salvation Army" / with the Canadian Active Service Forces"; Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / C.A.O."; Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING"; Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 486 / NO 10/ 43"

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Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15132

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 6 Jan. 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 an air mail letter written by 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin re…

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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 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on Christmas dinner and how he celebrated New Years Eve. He also tells of how they put on a party for two hundred and fifty kids in town. The men in service made a bunch of toys and saved candy and chocolate bars from their parcels to gift to the children and one of them handed them out while dressed as Santa Clause. He tells of how he's going on leave again this month and thanks his aunt for gifts that she sent.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.20

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 6 Jan. 1944

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 / M. Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. / C.A.O."; Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING"

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Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15133

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 5 Jul. 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 an air mail letter written by 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from ho…

1 image

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 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, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin tells of how he's received many letters since being in hospital; of how he is healing from his wounds and how he and other wounded soldiers listen to radio shows while convalescing.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Bateman, Marianne May; Fox, Colin Rhodes

Accession Code: BV020.27.21

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 5 Jul. 1944

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 / c/o C.P.R. Lund Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Return address on air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "; Circular stamp in black ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "POST OFFICE 238 FIELD POST / JY 6 / 44"

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Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 28 Jun. 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 handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospit…

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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 handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable on the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin thanks May for her letters; tells of how he's been convalescing in bed for twenty days with damage to one of his lungs and how he and others in the ward have been listening to radio shows on a Red Cross radio.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Fox, Colin Rhodes; Bateman, Marianne May

Accession Code: BV020.27.25

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 28 Jun. 1944

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 / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Return address on air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "; Circular stamp in black ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "POST OFFICE 230 FIELD POST / JU 29 / 44"

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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 14 Jul. 1944

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p. (one page double sided) + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after …

2 images

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p. (one page double sided) + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin tells of how he's been convalescing from his wounds in the hospital ward along with other soldiers; how the war may soon be over and of how his friend's wife has offered to visit him.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Fox, Colin Rhodes; Bateman, Marianne May

Accession Code: BV020.27.26

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 14 Jul. 1944

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 envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Sticker on front left edge of envelope reads: "EXAMINER 3799"; Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFICE 238 / JY 16 / 44"; Sticker on verso of envelope reads: "P.C.90 / OPENED BY"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "; Circular post mark stamp on verso of envelope reads: "CANADIAN OVERSEAS P.D. / 19 JLY/ 1944 / S.C.2. / P.D."

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Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 22 Aug. 1944

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 3 p. + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to 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 how he is …

2 images

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 3 p. + envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to 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 how he is out of hospital and in a covalescent depot; his plans to visit his girlfriend in Bournemouth on his upcoming leave; his girlfriend's recent visit; a letter and family photo that he received from Catherine M. Bateman; how he's going to try and get some photographs taken while he's on leave and how he expects the war to be over soon.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Fox, Colin Rhodes; Bateman, Marianne May

Accession Code: BV020.27.28

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 22 Aug. 1944

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Circular logo in blue ink on envelope reads: "KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS / WAR SERVICES / C.A.H."; Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Post mark on front of envelope reads: "ARMY / ARMY POST OFFICE / -SC 11. / 23 AUG.44"; Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K19022 Sgt. C.R. Fox"

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