"Various" found 68 records | Heritage Burnaby

Advertisement display ; Mediums ; Retail management ; Department-store management

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1909

Call Number: 658.8 ICS

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 658.8 ICS

Place of Publication: Scranton [Pa.]

Publisher: International Textbook Co.

Publication Date: c1909

Physical Description: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Advertising; Retail trade; Department stores

An index of treatment by various writers

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Various

Edition: 5th ed.

Publication Date: January 1910; 1907

Call Number: 615.5 VAR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV974.27.56

Call Number: 615.5 VAR

Edition: 5th ed.

Author: Various

Contributor: Hutchison, Robert, Sir, 1871-1960; Hilton, Reginald

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: John Wright and Sons

Publication Date: January 1910; 1907

Printer: John Wright and Sons

Physical Description: xvi, 926 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Inscription: Inside front cover, lower right corner: printed paper label: circular, white and burgundy ink, seal/medallion design, two hearts in overlapping circles, text: "THE J.F. HARTZ CO. LIMITED TORONTO"

Library Subject (LOC): Medicine; Therapeutics; Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Notes: Includes index.; Edited by:; Hutchison, Robert, Sir, 1871-1960.; Hilton, Reginald, 1895-

An introductory English grammar

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Lang, S. E. (Sidney Edward), 1864-1950

Publication Date: c1909

Call Number: 425 LAN Copy 1

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3738.1

Call Number: 425 LAN Copy 1

Author: Lang, S. E. (Sidney Edward), 1864-1950

Place of Publication: Toronto, Ont.

Publisher: The Copp, Clark Company Limited

Publication Date: c1909

Series: Western Canada Series

Printer: The Copp Clark Press

Physical Description: x, 186 p. ; 19 cm.

Inscription: "who subject / whom object" -- handwritten in pencil on endpaper (front). Various signatures thoughout the book.

Library Subject (LOC): English language--Grammar; English language--Grammar--Study and teaching

Notes: Includes index.; "Authorized for use in the Schools of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia."; Author's given name and dates: Lang, S. E. (Sidney Edward), 1864-1950; Copy 1 of 9

Anne Macey subseries

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1905] (date of original)-[between 1940-1959]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Subseries

Physical Description: Photographs

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of photographs compiled by Anne Macey depicting Hart House (also known as "Avalon"), designed by architect Frank W. Macey, and one portrait of Frake W. Macey

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1905] (date of original)-[between 1940-1959]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Anne Macey subseries

Physical Description: Photographs

Description Level: Subseries

Accession Number: BHS1994-01; BHS2001-03

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of photographs compiled by Anne Macey depicting Hart House (also known as "Avalon"), designed by architect Frank W. Macey, and one portrait of Frake W. Macey

History: Anne Elizabeth Stokes was born in Misson, BC and raised in Surrey, BC. She married Vancouver Police Department Constable Charles Boyes in 1947, and Major Rolf F. Macey in 1965. Anne and Rolf had two children: son Lane Macey and daughter Naomi Macey. Anne worked as a psychiatric nurse at Essondale Hospital and Director of Volunteer Services at Burnaby General Hospital. She volunteered her time for various clubs, including Save the Children and Dixon House. Anne passed away at Eagle Ridge Manor in Port Moody, BC in 2007.

Media Type: Photograph

Creator: Macey, Anne Elizabeth Stokes Boyes

Notes: Title based on creator of subseries

A Short History of England

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Cheyney, Edward Potts, 1861-1947

Publication Date: c1904

Call Number: 942 CHE

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV972.165.121

Call Number: 942 CHE

Author: Cheyney, Edward Potts, 1861-1947

Place of Publication: Boston

Publisher: Ginn & Company

Publication Date: c1904

Printer: Athenaeum Press

Physical Description: xvi, 695 p., plates : ill. ; 20 cm.

Inscription: "Dedicated to L. M. B. 1915" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers] Scribbles and notes covering entirety of back pastedown in pencil Various notes and underlined passages throughout book

Library Subject (LOC): Great Britain--History; Great Britain

A textbook on steam engineering: arithmetic, mensuration and use of letters in formulas, principles of mechanics, machine elements, mechanics of fluids, strength of materials.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: International Correspondence Schools

Publication Date: c1902

Call Number: 621.1 INT

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV988.60.5

Call Number: 621.1 INT

Author: International Correspondence Schools

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: International Textbook Company

Publication Date: c1902

Series: I.C.S. text books.

Physical Description: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 24 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Steam engineering; Arithmetic; Mechanics

Notes: Includes index.

BC Auto Company storefront

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1907]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.8 x 16.7 cm mounted on cardboard 17.6 x 22.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the storefront of the BC Auto Company on Granville Street, Vancouver. Seen displayed in the window are cans of various fluids. Lettered on the window is, "Automobiles. / 924", above which is a sign that reads, "Automobile Supplies." A man in overalls and a hat is standing by the st…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.8 x 16.7 cm mounted on cardboard 17.6 x 22.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the storefront of the BC Auto Company on Granville Street, Vancouver. Seen displayed in the window are cans of various fluids. Lettered on the window is, "Automobiles. / 924", above which is a sign that reads, "Automobile Supplies." A man in overalls and a hat is standing by the store window while three men dressed in suits with ties are standing in front of the garage. By their side is a sign that reads, "Automobiles / Touring Cars / Runabouts / Delivery Cars / Trucks / Heavy and Light / Sole Agents for Buick and Russel Cars./ Autos. For Sale or Hire."

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Automobile Dealerships; Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards

Names: British Columbia Auto Company

Geographic Access: Vancouver

Accession Code: HV973.22.3

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1907]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-05-09

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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BCER Eburne Line

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Repository: Burnaby Heritage Planning

Associated Dates: 1909

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Repository: Burnaby Heritage Planning

Associated Dates: 1909

Heritage Value: In 1908, construction began on the British Columbia Electric Railway Eburne tramline which was to connect Eburne (now known as Marpole) with New Westminster. It opened on September 15, 1909 and its tracks were built across the bog of the Fraser Arm district with little regard to the fact that virtually no one lived there. However, within one year an hourly passenger service, a milk train and three-times weekly freight service used this level fast-running connector. With the completion of the Chilliwack interurban line and various other steam railroads which were funnelled onto this line it became one of the most important industrial freight lines in the Lower Mainland.

Historic Neighbourhood: Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Big Bend Area

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Birthday wishes and greetings from Tennyson for every day in the year

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892

Publication Date: 1907

Call Number: 808.06 TEN

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV980.2.109

Call Number: 808.06 TEN

Author: Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: E. Nister

Publication Date: 1907

Physical Description: (unpaged) : ill. (some col.) ; 11 cm.

Inscription: "-/if/n" -- handwritten in pencil behind of front board paper. "To Dra? B?rn with love and best wishes from W. Blann." "April 26th 1907" -- handwritten in ink on first page. Various names of individuals and their birthdays are inscribed

Library Subject (LOC): Birthday books; Greeting cards; Quotations

The book of the goat : containing full particulars of the various breeds of goats and their profitable management

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Pegler, Henry Stephen Holmes, 1848-

Edition: 4th ed. rev. and enl.

Publication Date: 1909

Call Number: 636.39 PEG

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV971.5.5

Call Number: 636.39 PEG

Edition: 4th ed. rev. and enl.

Author: Pegler, Henry Stephen Holmes, 1848-

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: L. Upcott Gill

Publication Date: 1909

Printer: L. Upcott Gill & Son, Ltd.

Physical Description: 336 p. : ill. : 20 cm.

Inscription: Inside cover has "W-26" writen on it. "Geo Jeffery Central Park" [Handwitten in pencil on pre-title page verso]

Library Subject (LOC): Goats; Goats--Breeding; Goats--Economic aspects

Object History: In in on inside of book "Geo Jeffery" "Central Park". George Jeffery served as a Constable on the Burnaby Police Force from 1912 - 1935. His patrolled the large Central Park District by foot, stretching from Boundary to Royal Oak and Marine Drive to Moscrop. Over the coarse of his duties, Constable Jeffery saw the need for recreational activities in the area. He founded the Burnaby Athletic Association which featured a competitive boxing ring and gym. In 1935, when the Burnaby Police became the British Columbia Provincial Police, rather than leave the community he chose to leave the force. George Jeffery then worked at the nearby Oakalla Prison Farm until retiring in 1945.

Notes: Author's full name and dates: Pegler, Henry Stephen Holmes, 1848-; "With numerous illustrations" -- Title page; Includes index

Burnaby Historical Society fonds

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2018

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: ca. 130 linear feet of textual records 30 linear feet of graphic and other material

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of the Burnaby Historical Society's administrative records and community archives collection.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2018

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Physical Description: ca. 130 linear feet of textual records 30 linear feet of graphic and other material

Description Level: Fonds

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of the Burnaby Historical Society's administrative records and community archives collection.

History: The Burnaby Historical Society was founded in 1957. The Historical Society developed a community archives by collecting, compiling and preserving various materials with historical value to the City of Burnaby. It gathered miscellaneous documents, photographs and other items while also soliciting and acquiring entire collections or groups of archival records. In 1991, the Historical Society was provided a permanent space to house their growing collection at the Burnaby Village Museum and they continued to collect and expand their holdings. After the creation of the City of Burnaby Archives in 2001, the Burnaby Historical Society and the City of Burnaby began discussing the possibility of uniting the two collections. In February 2007, an agreement was signed between the two institutions which resulted in the merger of the Society's Community Archives with the City Archives. All records and photographs that had been collected by the Historical Society were transferred into the custody of the City and were moved from the Burnaby Village Museum to the City Archives in the McGill Branch of the Burnaby Public Library. The Burnaby Historical Society disbanded in 2018.

Names: Burnaby Historical Society

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph; Sound Recording

Creator: Burnaby Historical Society

Notes: Title based on contents of fonds

Burnaby Retired Teachers subseries

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1900-1928] (date of originals), photocopied [1990]-[1991]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Subseries

Physical Description: Textual records and other material

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of records created by the Burnaby Retired Teachers group in relation to their work in various Burnaby schools. Records include information booklets, photographs, statistics, and other research materials collected by the Burnaby Retired Teachers' Association.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1900-1928] (date of originals), photocopied [1990]-[1991]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Retired Teachers subseries

Physical Description: Textual records and other material

Description Level: Subseries

Accession Number: BHS2002-11

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of records created by the Burnaby Retired Teachers group in relation to their work in various Burnaby schools. Records include information booklets, photographs, statistics, and other research materials collected by the Burnaby Retired Teachers' Association.

History: Concerned that Burnaby might be losing its educational history, the Retired Teachers’ Association of Burnaby formed the History of Education Committee. The Committee made efforts to assemble types of information that could help in the preparation of school histories, and once this information was assembled, they wrote the “Introductory Resource Materials on Burnaby Schools / 1894-1991” report which gives a one page "introduction" to each school in the Burnaby district, past and present.

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph; Sound Recording

Creator: Burnaby Retired Teachers

Notes: Title based on contents of subseries; PC434 and MSS103

The Business man's library, volume 9 : personality in business ; the part which personal force plays in modern industrial and commerical life - how personality can be developed in a business - how the head of the house can impress his individuality on all its activities - what personality can accomplish with employees and with patrons - personality in various branches of business activity

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1909; c1908

Call Number: 658 SYS v.9

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.205.9

Call Number: 658 SYS v.9

Place of Publication: Chicago

Publisher: The System Company

Publication Date: 1909; c1908

Physical Description: vii, 197 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Inscription: "Do W. H. Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]

Library Subject (LOC): Business

Notes: Volume 9 of 10

The Business man's library, volume 10 : accounting and office methods ; theorganization and functions of the various departments of an office - modern accounting systems - how reports may be made to show the executive all details - reports on the condition of a business - how to arrange an office for greatest efficiency - the cost of office work

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1909; c1908

Call Number: 658 SYS v.10

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.205.10

Call Number: 658 SYS v.10

Place of Publication: Chicago

Publisher: The System Company

Publication Date: 1909; c1908

Physical Description: v,138 p., 45 p., : ill. ; 22 cm.

Inscription: "W. H. Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]

Library Subject (LOC): Business

Notes: Volume 10 of 10.; Includes index

Caesar's Helvetian war : adapted for the use of beginners

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Welch, W. (William); Duffield, C. G. (Charles George)

Edition: New ed.

Publication Date: 1908

Call Number: 878 WEL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV018.11.15

Call Number: 878 WEL

Edition: New ed.

Author: Welch, W. (William); Duffield, C. G. (Charles George)

Contributor: Ashmore, Sidney G. (Sidney Gillespie), 1852-1911

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Macmillan

Publication Date: 1908

Series: Elementary Classics

Physical Description: xiv, 112 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.

Inscription: "Annie Graham Hill High School, Vanc. Jan 10th /10" [handwritten in black ink on front endpapers] various notations written throughout book handwritten notes and envelope tucked into back of book (enclosures removed and stored in ephemera by accession number)

Library Subject (LOC): Gaul--History--58 B.C.-511 A.D.; Europe--History

Object History: Annie Hill was the daughter of A.E. (Arthur Edmond) Hill (BV985.6129.1). Other family members include Charles W. Hill, Frederic T. Hill (her brother), and M.R. Hill. BVM also has papers belonging to her uncle, Albert James Hill (HV977.93.*). Arthur and Albert were both surveyors.

Notes: Authors' given names: Welch, W. (William) Duffield, C. G. (Charles George); Contributor's given name and dates: Ashmore, Sidney Gillespie, 1852-1911.; "With notes, exercises, and vocabularies." -- title page.; "Rev. and enl., for use in American schools, by Sidney G. Ashmore." -- title page.; Text in Latin, preface and notes in English.; Includes index.

Carousel photographs subseries

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1900] (date of originals)-2012

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Subseries

Physical Description: approx. 480 photographs

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of photographs pertaining to the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel's history, restoration, sod turning, opening ceremonies and various events regarding the carousel. Orignal photographs and reproductions in this series were created by staff of the Burnaby Village Museum for research a…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel series

Subseries: Carousel photographs subseries

Description Level: Subseries

Physical Description: approx. 480 photographs

Scope and Content: Subseries consists of photographs pertaining to the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel's history, restoration, sod turning, opening ceremonies and various events regarding the carousel. Orignal photographs and reproductions in this series were created by staff of the Burnaby Village Museum for research and documentation purposes.

Accession Code: X5124; BV019.21; BV019.39; BV020.5; BV022.2

Date: [1900] (date of originals)-2012

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of subseries; Further accruals are expected

Cars lined up in front of BC Auto Company store

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1907]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9.9 x 24.2 cm mounted on cardboard 21.4 x 34.2 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of twelve cars lined up on the street in front of the BC Auto Company store depicted in photography HV973.22.3. There are mostly men in suits looking at the cars, but there is at least one woman and few children who are among the men. The auto store is flanked on both sides by various c…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9.9 x 24.2 cm mounted on cardboard 21.4 x 34.2 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of twelve cars lined up on the street in front of the BC Auto Company store depicted in photography HV973.22.3. There are mostly men in suits looking at the cars, but there is at least one woman and few children who are among the men. The auto store is flanked on both sides by various commercial stores. The annotation on the back of the card (onto which the photograph is mounted) partially identifies the people and cars in the photo. 1st car (from the right): 4-cylinder Buick, "C.A. Ross at wheel." 4th car : 2-cylinder Buick, "Chief Carlisle at wheel." 5th car: 2-cylinder Buick, Mr. & Mrs. Guinett. 7th car: 4-cylinder Buick, Mr. Brown and W.W.B. McInnis. 9th car: 4-cylinder Wayne, G. Mitchell and G. Corineau Jr. standing in front. Last car: "Russel Sight seeing car sold to Mr. Sterton for trips around Stanley Park." Also annotated on the back of the card: "1907 / 4 Cyl Buick CA Ross at wheel / 5- 2 Cyl Buicks / 2- 4 Cyl Buicks / 1- Wayne 4 Cyl / 2- Pierce Racine 7 Pass 4 Cyl / 1- Beeston Humber 4 Cyl / 1- Russell Sight Seeing Car." The acquisition record identifies the street as the 900 block, Granville Street. Printed in white on the front lower left of the card: Wadds Bros, Vancouver BC."

Subjects: Buildings - Commercial - Automobile Dealerships; Transportation - Automobiles; Buildings - Commercial - Stores

Names: British Columbia Auto Company

Geographic Access: Vancouver

Accession Code: HV973.22.5

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1907]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-05-09

Photographer: Wadds Brothers

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Cars lined up in front of BC Auto Company store, [1907] thumbnail

City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2021

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: 130m of textual records and other material

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2021

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Physical Description: 130m of textual records and other material

Description Level: Fonds

Access Restriction: Subject to FOIPPA

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.

History: The City of Burnaby covers an area of approximately 98 square kilometers between the cities of Vancouver to the west, and Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. The municipality derived its name from Robert Burnaby, a prominent businessman and advisor to Sir James Douglas, the first Governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Burnaby’s early development was closely tied to the development of the City of New Westminster. New Westminster became British Columbia’s capital in 1859, the year after the British Government proclaimed the establishment of British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Royal Engineers began exploring Burnaby to establish military defenses and secure natural resources. This involved the construction of a road linking New Westminster to Burrard Inlet for military purposes, which is present-day North Road. At this time, individuals and families began settling in Burnaby and were largely involved in agricultural and logging activities. Burnaby developed slowly until 1887, when the Canadian Pacific Railway was extended into Vancouver from the Port Moody terminal, causing a dramatic increase in traffic between New Westminster and Vancouver. To meet the new transportation demands, a tramline was built in 1891 connecting the two urban centers along what is now Kingsway. The creation and location of the tramline induced property owners to begin subdividing and selling their lands as early as October 1891. The property taxes the roughly 200 residents paid at this time went directly to the provincial government in Victoria. No local services were provided in turn, which prompted the formation of a committee to petition the provincial government for a municipal charter. As a result, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was incorporated by letters patent on September 22, 1892. Burnaby’s first Council was elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892 and consisted of Reeve Charles R. Shaw and councillors William Brenchley, Arthur De Windt Hazard, L. Claude Hill, William McDermott, and John Woolard.* The first formal Council election was conducted three months later. Nicolai Shou became the first elected reeve of Burnaby by ballot. Council met at various locations, including the tramline’s power house, private homes, and offices until the first municipal hall was built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1899. Council is ultimately responsible for the government of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor (formally called “Reeve” prior to 1968) and Council are elected by the residents of Burnaby to represent them in decisions with respect to the provision of public services and facilities. Additionally, the Mayor represents the citizens of Burnaby at various public functions and events. Burnaby was without Council representation during most of the Great Depression and part of the Second World War. Council was disbanded on December 31, 1932 as a result of financial difficulties. The Provincial Government appointed a Commissioner to take over the duties of Reeve and Council beginning in 1933. This system of government was retained until January 1943, when Burnaby residents could once again elect their local government officials. The following individuals have served as Mayor (or Reeve) of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Schou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 John W. Weart 1911-1912 Duncan C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 Thomas Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 William L. Burdick 1929 William A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorley 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek R. Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R.S. Gilchrist 1941-1942* B.C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner. Closely associated with the functions of Council is the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties of the municipal clerk including the preparation and preservation of all minutes books and records of Council business, custody of City bylaws, administrative support to Council and its Committees, preparation of Council and Committee agendas and the conduct of local government elections. The Clerk’s Office is the communications link between Council and other City Departments and the general public, and provides assistance and advice to citizens with respect to Council and Council Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. At the time of Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892, the municipal Clerk had the responsibility to attend all meetings of Council, keep all records of Council, prepare and alter voters’ lists, conduct Council elections, collect revenue, as well as having the responsibility to prepare balance sheets and audits. An advertisement in a local newspaper for the appointment of the Clerk dated February 1, 1905 states the “united offices of clerk, collector and assessor” receive a salary of $65.00 per month. Originally the treasurer, assessor and records manager for the corporation, the Clerk eventually became the municipal Council liaison. The primary functions of the City Clerk over time have been the keeping of minutes for the meetings of City Council and related bodies; keeping the records of the City of Burnaby as required by the Local Government Act (formally Municipal Act); keeping all records related to City Council decision making; carrying out correspondence on behalf of Council; assembling voters’ lists and carrying out elections; providing communication, information, and public relations services, including responsibility for civic ceremonies/events, and the municipal archives. The following individuals have served as City Clerk: Alexander Philip 1892–1894 Alfred Smither 1894–1899 F.J.H. Shirley 1899–1901 Arthur De Windt Haszard 1901–1902 Walter J. Walker 1902–1905 Benjamin George Walker 1905–1908 Charles Thomas Saunders 1908–1911 W.M. Griffiths 1911–1912 Arthur G. Moore 1912–1933 Charles Boyer Brown 1933–1959 John H. Shaw 1959–1973* James Hudson 1974–1984 Charles A. Turpin 1984–1995 Debbie R. Comis 1995–2011 Anne Skipsey (Acting) 2011-2012 Maryann Manuel (Acting) 2012-2014 Dennis Back 2014-2018 Kate O'Connell 2018-2020 Blanka Zeinabova 2020-2022 *Deputy City Clerk T. Ward took over many of the Clerk’s duties from 1972 to 1973 due to Shaw’s ill health during these years.

Formats: Microforms exist for some records. See series descriptions.

Media Type: Textual Record

Creator: City of Burnaby

Notes: Title based on creators of fonds

Clerk's Department record series

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2018

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Description Level: Series

Scope and Content: Series consists of files relating to the various functions of the Office of the City Clerk, more commonly referred to as the Clerk’s Department or Clerk’s Office. In addition to records created, received, and set aside by the Clerk’s Department, this series also includes records and copies of reco…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2018

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Series: Clerk's Department record series

Description Level: Series

File Class: 1500 20 (add. 2020); 1650 10 (add. 2020)

Scope and Content: Series consists of files relating to the various functions of the Office of the City Clerk, more commonly referred to as the Clerk’s Department or Clerk’s Office. In addition to records created, received, and set aside by the Clerk’s Department, this series also includes records and copies of records created and received by other City departments which are the Clerk’s responsibility to keep. As a result, files reflect the changing record keeping responsibilities of the City Clerk over the years. For instance, the series includes the City’s early financial records, including Auditor’s reports, cash books, and records related to bond sales, mortgages, taxes, and tax sales, which were the Clerk’s responsibility to keep until a municipal accountant was appointed in 1912. Series also includes records relating to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel (previously Court of Revision) and administration of the Clerk’s Office.