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A brief manual directions for curing herring, cod, and salmon : taken from R.J. Duthie's "The art of fish-curing", published by the Rosemont Press, Aberdeen, Scotland, Bulletin no. 2

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Duthie, R. J.
Babcock, John Pease, 1855-1936
Publication Date
1919
Call Number
641.49 DUT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
HV988.44.38
Call Number
641.49 DUT
Author
Duthie, R. J.
Babcock, John Pease, 1855-1936
Place of Publication
Victoria, B.C.
Publisher
Provincial Fisheries Dept. of the government of British Columbia
Publication Date
1919
Printer
William H. Cullin
Physical Description
12 p.
Library Subject (LOC)
Curing
Fisheries
Fishes
Preservation
Cookbooks--1910-1919
Notes
Compiled by: Babcock, John Pease, 1855-1936
Bulletin No. 2
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A history and geography of British Columbia

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Lawson, Maria, 1852-1945
Young, Rosalind Watson, 1874-1962
Publication Date
c1913
Call Number
971.1 LAW 1914
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV018.11.24
Call Number
971.1 LAW 1914
Author
Lawson, Maria, 1852-1945
Young, Rosalind Watson, 1874-1962
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Educational Book Co., Ltd.
Publication Date
c1913
Series
Dominion series.
Physical Description
156 p.: ill. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Edna Barton Sir James Douglas School Victoria B.C." [handwritten on front pastedown and opposing page in pencil] Note enclosed regarding ownership of book "Edna Barton 1457 Homely St. Victoria B. C." [handwritten on page opposing back pastedown]
Library Subject (LOC)
British Columbia--History
British Columbia--Description and travel
Notes
"History --by Maria Lawson" --t.p.
"Geography --by Rosalind Watson Young" --t.p.
"Authorized for use in the schools of British Columbia" --t.p.
3 copies of alternate version published by W.J. Gage & Company, Limited ,1906
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Arthur Long Residence

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Description
Residential building.
Associated Dates
1912
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Stanley Street
Associated Dates
1912
Description
Residential building.
Heritage Value
Arthur Long, of the Water Rights Office of Victoria, purchased this land from neighbour Henry Ramsay, and built this beautiful Arts and Crafts styled home. The house appears to have many similarities to the neighbouring Ramsay House, which was designed by Vancouver architect R. Mackay Fripp. The house has retained its original complex gabled roof, triangular eave brackets and horizontal siding.
Locality
Burnaby Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lakeview-Mayfield Area
Ownership
Private
Street Address
7828 Stanley Street
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
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A school geometry

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Stevens, F. H. (Frederick Haller), 1853-1933
Edition
Rev. Canadian ed.
Publication Date
c1918
Call Number
516 HAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV986.10.2
Call Number
516 HAL
Edition
Rev. Canadian ed.
Author
Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Stevens, F. H. (Frederick Haller), 1853-1933
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
The MacMillan Company of Canada Limited
Publication Date
c1918
Series
Macmillan's Canadian school series
Physical Description
iii-xiii; 267 p. : diagr. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
inside, "Charles H.R. Pilla Rm" crossed out "25" and "21" "13" "Div." crossed out "15" "12 5" "V.H.S." "Victoria, B.C."
Library Subject (LOC)
Geometry--Textbooks
Mathematics--Textbooks
Notes
"Authorized by the Department of Education for use in Saskatchewan."
Authors' given name and dates: Hall, H. S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934 Stevens, F. H. (Frederick Haller), 1853-1933
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A text-book of Euclid's Elements for the use of schools : books I-VI and XI

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Stevens, F. H. (Frederick Haller), 1853-1933
Euclid
Edition
New ed.
Publication Date
1915
c1900
Call Number
516.2 HAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3838.1
Call Number
516.2 HAL
Edition
New ed.
Author
Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Stevens, F. H. (Frederick Haller), 1853-1933
Euclid
Place of Publication
London [England]
Publisher
MacMillan and Co., Limited
Publication Date
1915
c1900
Printer
University Press by Robert Maclehose and Co. Ltd
Physical Description
xiii, 456 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"E. L. Keyes / New Westminster / B C." - handwritten in ink on inside of front cover. "E. L. Keyes / 231 Keary St. New Westminster" - handwritten in pencil on cover page. "Prop 11412." - handwritten in pencil on cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Euclid's Elements
Geometry
Object History
Ernest Leslie Keyes was born August 29 1902 to Richard and Isabella Keyes (nee McGregor) in Vancouver. Richard Keyes worked for the CPR. Ernest Keyes later married Beryl Edna Palmer in 1930. Ernest died in 1954 in Victoria. His cousin by marriage was BVM donor Alma Keyes.
Notes
Authors' given name and dates: Hall, H. S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934 Stevens, F. H. (Frederick Haller), 1853-1933
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B.C. Parliament Building in Victoria

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[ca. 1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, home of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia located in Victoria. There are people standing on the steps to the front entrance. There is a sign on the lawn in front of the parliament buliding that reads, "PLEASE KEEP OFF THE GRASS."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Material Details
stamped on verso, t. "159"
Scope and Content
Photograph of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, home of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia located in Victoria. There are people standing on the steps to the front entrance. There is a sign on the lawn in front of the parliament buliding that reads, "PLEASE KEEP OFF THE GRASS."
Subjects
Government - Provincial Government
Geographic Access
Victoria
Accession Code
BV985.5899.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[ca. 1920]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-27
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Beacon Hill Park

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1919]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Pelican and a Canadian Goose at what appears to be Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, British Columbia.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 13 cm
Material Details
Photograph has faded due to age
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Pelican and a Canadian Goose at what appears to be Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, British Columbia.
Subjects
Animals - Fowl
Geographic Features - Parks
Accession Code
HV975.33.3aw
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1919]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/2/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Image from personal photograph album of Tom Irvine (Tommy Irvine).
Images
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The British Columbia high school English grammar

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Lang, S. E. (Sidney Edward), 1864-1950
Publication Date
c1913
Call Number
425 LAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3740.1
Call Number
425 LAN
Author
Lang, S. E. (Sidney Edward), 1864-1950
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
The Copp, Clark Company, Limited
Publication Date
c1913
Physical Description
ix, 272 p. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"SLANG" [S handwritten in pencil added to LANG on front cover] "Handle with care" [handwritten in pencil on text block fore edge] "E.L. Keyes" [handwritten in pencil on text block foot edge] "D.C.H School" [handwritten in pencil on front pastedown] "1917 E.L. Keyes 231 Keary St. New Westminster" [handwritten in black ink on front endpaper] Torn advertisement for "Bulldog Sole Leather" found between p. 250-251 underlining throughout book and note written on page after p. 272 and back pastedown
Library Subject (LOC)
English language--Grammar--1870-1949
English language--Textbooks
Object History
Ernest Leslie Keyes was born August 29 1902 to Richard and Isabella Keyes (nee McGregor) in Vancouver. Richard Keyes worked for the CPR. Ernest Keyes later married Beryl Edna Palmer in 1930. Ernest died in 1954 in Victoria. His cousin by marriage was BVM donor Alma Keyes.
Notes
"Authorized for use in the province of British Columbia" -title page
Author's given name and dates: Lang, S. E. (Sidney Edward), 1864-1950
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The British Columbia public school English grammar

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1913
Call Number
425 LAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3730.1
Call Number
425 LAN
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
The Copp, Clark Company, Limited
Publication Date
c1913
Printer
The Copp Clark Co. Ltd.
Physical Description
x, 186 p. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"Free Text-Book / the property of / school / division / number of book / ~~ By order of the Education department of B.C." -- stickered on endpaper (front). "Ernest Keyes / Dawson / School Division VI" -- handwritten in pen on sticker. Various handwritting through signature. Various drawing throught signature.
Library Subject (LOC)
English language--Grammar
English language--Composition and exercises
Object History
Ernest Leslie Keyes was born August 29 1902 to Richard and Isabella Keyes (nee McGregor) in Vancouver. Richard Keyes worked for the CPR. Ernest Keyes later married Beryl Edna Palmer in 1930. Ernest died in 1954 in Victoria. His cousin by marriage was BVM donor Alma Keyes.
Notes
"Authorized for use in the Province of British Columbia."
Includes index.
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The British Pharmacopoeia 1914 : published under the direction of the General Council of Medical Education and Registration of the United Kingdom

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
General Medical Council (Great Britain)
Edition
10th ed.
Publication Date
c1914
1930
Call Number
615.1142 GEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV002.84.26
Call Number
615.1142 GEN
Edition
10th ed.
Author
General Medical Council (Great Britain)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Constable & Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
c1914
1930
Printer
Butler & Tanner Ltd.
Physical Description
xxxi, 602 pages : 22 cm.
Inscription
"George Wilson" [Handwritten in pencil on front endpaper] Notes throughout as well as on front flyleaf, front flyleaf verso, page 602, and following blank pages.
Library Subject (LOC)
Drugs
Pharmacopoeias
Pharmacology
Pharmacopoeias--Great Britain
Notes
"Pursuant to the acts xxi & xxii Victoria cap xc (1858) and xxv & xxvi Victoria cap xci (1862)" -- Title page
Includes index.
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The British Pharmacopoeia 1914 : published under the direction of the General Council of Medical Education and Registration of the United Kingdom

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
General Medical Council (Great Britain)
Publication Date
1914
Call Number
615.1142 GEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV002.84.27
Call Number
615.1142 GEN
Author
General Medical Council (Great Britain)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Constable & Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
1914
Printer
Butler & Tanner Frome and London
Physical Description
xxxi, 602 p. : 22 cm.
Inscription
"Terry's Drug Store Cor. Pandora and Douglas Phone 145 Victoria, B. C." [Stamped in black ink on front endpaper and front flyleaf] "Dean Heights Pharmacy E. H. Roberge 2851 Foul Bay Rd. Phone 3-6586" [Stamped in blue ink on front endpaper] Calculations on front flyleaf.
Library Subject (LOC)
Drugs
Pharmacopoeias
Pharmacology
Pharmacopoeias--Great Britain
Notes
"Pursuant to the acts xxi & xxii Victoria cap xc (1858) and xxv & xxvi Victoria cap xci (1862)" -- Title page
Includes index.
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Bruce Patterson in his highlander uniform

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918] (date of original), copied 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bruce Patterson dressed in his highlander uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bruce Patterson dressed in his highlander uniform.
History
Charles Bruce Patterson was born in Victoria, BC on January 21, 1892. He was the eldest son of Dugald Campbell Patterson Sr., and Frances Mabel (Webb) Patterson. Bruce arrived in Burnaby at the age of two with his parents and younger brother, William Harold Patterson (called Bill). Bruce attended the West Burnaby School with several of his siblings in the late 1890’s. At the beginning of World War One, Bruce enlisted with the Seaforth Highlander’s but was discharged due to having flat feet. He spent the duration of the war building ships to help the war effort in the New Westminster Shipyards. His official letter of service from the shipyards was donated to the New Westminster Museum located at Irving House. Bruce was an avid photographer and captured many scenes of early Burnaby with his Kodak camera. Some of Bruce Patterson’s photographic collection was donated to the Burnaby Village Museum and can be viewed on this website. Bruce Patterson died on February 16, 1979. [Biography provided by Raymond Reitsma.]
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Patterson, Charles Bruce
Accession Code
HV977.99.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1914 and 1918] (date of original), copied 1977
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-11
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Burnaby Girl Guides fonds

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1914-2009
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
22 scrapbooks : photographs + textual records + illustrations + digital files : col. (pdfs) + photographs : col. (tiffs) + col. (jpegs) + 222 photographs : b&w ; col. + 12 cm of textual records + ephemera
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of a collection of scrapbooks containing photographs, textual records, illustrations and ephemera along with individual photographs and textual records related to Burnaby Girl Guides. Records document the activities and functions of Burnaby Girl Guides through histories, journals, ne…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
22 scrapbooks : photographs + textual records + illustrations + digital files : col. (pdfs) + photographs : col. (tiffs) + col. (jpegs) + 222 photographs : b&w ; col. + 12 cm of textual records + ephemera
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of a collection of scrapbooks containing photographs, textual records, illustrations and ephemera along with individual photographs and textual records related to Burnaby Girl Guides. Records document the activities and functions of Burnaby Girl Guides through histories, journals, newspaper clippings, certificates, awards, programmes, photographs, illustrations and newsletters. Scrapbooks were created by Burnaby Girl Guides and Girl Guide leaders and deposited with the Burnaby Girl Guide Archivist prior to being donated to the Burnaby Village Museum. Record descriptions are available at both item and file level. Fonds is arranged into the following series: 1) Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series 2) Burnaby Girl Guides administrative records and histories series 3) Burnaby Girl Guides newsletters series 4) Burnaby Girl Guides memorabilia series
History
The Girl Guide Movement began in England in 1909 when girls in England demanded to take part in a Boy Scouts rally at the Crystal Palace in London, organized by Chief Scout and Boy Scout founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell. Following this event, Baden Powell asked his sister, Agnes Baden-Powell to help him start a similar organization for girls and Girl Guides was formed. Girl Guides came to Canada in 1910 and the first troop in British Columbia was registered in Victoria in 1912. In 1913 Amy Leigh moved to Burnaby from England and enquired about a Guiding company in her area and was disappointed to find none. On June 11, 1914 at the age of 17 years, Amy registered the 1st Burnaby Girl Guide Company and became the captain. On April 2, 1916 the 2nd Burnaby Guide Company registered and met at Edmonds School. In this same year, the very first Burnaby Girl Guide Rally event took place at Central Park and by 1920 another took place at the Burnaby Municipal Hall (Edmonds) and was attended by both Burnaby and New Westminster Guides. The First Burnaby Brownie Pack was registered on December 1922 with Mrs. W.J. Matherson as Brown Owl. The Brownie Pack met in a West Burnaby facility. The First Burnaby Land Ranger Co. was formed on November 29, 1923 and by 1924 Burnaby became a District with four Guide companies, four Brownie Packs and the Rangers. In 1923 records show Mrs. Gavin as commissioner, Mrs. C.F. Carter in 1924 and Miss Amy Leigh between 1926 and 1928. The first District camp was held near Sechelt in 1927 on the property of Mrs. Deal and Mrs. Nixon with annual camps held here until 1930 when the Guide camp at Wilson Creek was established. In 1929 Guides and Brownies began taking part in the Annual May Day Celebrations at Central Park. In 1930 Burnaby became a Division with Mrs. C.F. Carter as Division Commissioner and Mrs. G. Peel as District Commissioner for South Burnaby and in 1931 Miss Amy Leigh became the first North Burnaby Commissioner. The 5th Burnaby Girl Guide Company in North Burnaby began publishing a bulletin in 1935. In this same year Burnaby Girl Guides attended a rally for Lord and Lady Powell who were visiting Vancouver and Burnaby Girl Guides became affiliated with Greater Vancouver Girl Guide Council. The packs and companies of North Burnaby were attached to the eastern section of Vancouver while South Burnaby and South Vancouver District became another Division. Mrs. Pochin organized the Burnaby Lake District in 1943 becoming the first District commissioner (In 1927 Mrs. Peel had guides in this area). The first training classes for Girl Guides were held in 1943 in a hall on Buller Avenue at the BCER tracks and also Phillips Hall on McKay Avenue. By 1945 a training camp was held on Mrs. Pochin’s property on Deer Lake. South Vancouver, South Burnaby and Burnaby Lake Districts took part in the training which was a change over from war time service and the return of Pioneer camping. Miss E. Perition was in charge of camp which was attended by Mrs. J. Quinnell, Mrs. J. Albertson and many guiders. In 1946 Lady Baden Powel returned for a visit to Vancouver and there was a rally at Connaught Park and Chief Scout Lord Rowallyn held a rally at Brocton Point. In 1947 Mrs. J. Albertson became Division Commissioner for South Vancouver and South Burnaby. Districts of Burnaby Lake and South Burnaby each adopted a European child and undertook to send regular parcels and by 1948 these Districts became a Burnaby Division once more under Division Commissioner Mrs. W.M. Wall. In September 1949 the first Sea Ranger Crew “S.R.S. Royal Oak” was formed under the Skipper, Miss E. Periton. The S.R.S. Royal Oak met at All Saint’s Church Hall on Royal Oak Ave. In 1950 Packs and Companies in North Burnaby organized into a District under Mrs. Hebron and in 1953 Sperling District was organized by District Commissioner Mrs. Hancock. 1953 was also the same year that South Burnaby District was divided into three Districts: Central Park District under Commissioner Miss Perition, Douglas District under Commissioner Mrs. J. McKee Wilson and Kingsway under Commissioner Mrs. J.G. Fowler. A few years later, in 1955 the guides and brownies were out in force to welcome Lady Baden Powel at a rally held in the PNE Gardens building and by March 1956 Burnaby ceased to be a part of Greater Vancouver Area and was organized under two Divisions of the Province. The Sperling, Willingdon and Vancouver Heights Districts in North Burnaby became North Burnaby Division with Mrs. H. Hebron as Division Commissioner. With rapid population growth further decentralization became necessary and South Burnaby Division was split in two, adding the new division of Central Burnaby under Commissioner Miss E. Perition. Central Burnaby was composed of three Districts: Burnaby Lake, Central Park and a new District named “Windsor” under Mrs. C. Dumfries. South Burnaby was composed of three Districts: Kingsway, Edmonds and Lakeview (the latter two also referred to as Douglas with Mrs. McGeachie and Mrs. J. Park as the first commissioners of these two Districts). In 1957 Burnaby became an Area unto itself with three Divisions, and 9 Districts under Miss Periton as the first Area Commissioner. In February 1957, Burnaby entered into a contract with Vancouver Girl Guide Council to lease a part of the Wilson Creek campsite. Under the leadership of Area Commissioner, Miss Periton, work started on the development of the site with funds raised by both the Girl Guides, local citizens and associations. A camp committee was formed with representation from each Division and a lot of help from Miss Norah Weller, the Wilson Creek camp manager. Plans were laid for the site with a dining shelter, store room and cook stove contracted for while a subcommittee of men was appointed to purchase building supplies and organize work parties to build cabins, a staff house, water pipes and sanitary facilities. The site opened in May 1958 with $6000 expended on building and equipping the camp, while an official opening took place on June 8 and by July Girl Guides began camping on the site. The Burnaby Area Committee became a member of the Burnaby Community Council and a participant in Community Chest in 1958 and on May 1, the Burnaby Area office opened. By 1959, with further participation in North Burnaby, Sperling District was split to form Sperling and Hillview Districts and by 1960 Kingsway District of South Burnaby split to form Kingsway and Royal Oak Districts. By December 1960, Burnaby Area had 3 Divisions, 11 Districts with a total membership of 2, 331.
Creator
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35
BV015.36
BV016.49
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1914-2009
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
Some scrapbooks are only available in digital formats
Accessions that form part of this fonds include: BV015.35; BV015.36; BV016.49
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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
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CP 463 at Victoria

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3305
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1912]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 463 (built between 1912 and 1915) at Victoria, British Columbia. A man in overalls is walking by the caboose.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Material Details
inscribed in black ballpoint pen, verso, c. "CP 463 at/ Victoria", stamped, l.r. [upside down] "840"
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 463 (built between 1912 and 1915) at Victoria, British Columbia. A man in overalls is walking by the caboose.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Geographic Access
Victoria
Accession Code
BV985.6114.78
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[after 1912]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-26
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 2531 at Edmonton"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "269A"
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CP 585 at Victoria, B.C.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3295
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1903]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 585 (built in 1903) at Victoria, British Columbia.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 585 (built in 1903) at Victoria, British Columbia.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Geographic Access
Victoria
Accession Code
BV985.6114.67
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[after 1903]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-19
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "# 535 C.P. at Victoria B.C"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "269A"
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CP 6151 at Victoria

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3278
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1906]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 6151, a 0-6-0 Switcher (built in 1905 and 1906) at Victoria, British Columbia. A railway labourer looks to be cleaning or painting the side of the locomotive.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive no. 6151, a 0-6-0 Switcher (built in 1905 and 1906) at Victoria, British Columbia. A railway labourer looks to be cleaning or painting the side of the locomotive.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Occupations - Railroad Labourers
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Geographic Access
Victoria
Accession Code
BV985.6114.50
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[after 1906]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-19
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 6151 at/ Victoria"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "840"
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Deputation of the Whole Council Proceed at Once to Victoria re Bylaws 120 and 121

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport73729
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
80305
Meeting Date
12-Aug-1912
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
80305
Meeting Date
12-Aug-1912
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Diseases and pests of cultivated plants : with article on sprays and spraying

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6493
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Eastham, J. W.
Ruhmann, Max H.
Publication Date
1916
Call Number
632 EAS
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV979.50.163
Call Number
632 EAS
Author
Eastham, J. W.
Ruhmann, Max H.
Contributor
Hoy, B.
Place of Publication
Victoria, B.C.
Publisher
Department of Agriculture -- British Columbia
Publication Date
1916
Printer
William H. Cullin
Physical Description
72 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Agriculture
Subjects
Agriculture
Notes
"Printed by authority of the Legislative Assembly" -- t.p.
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3054
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1910 and 1911]
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 23 x 18 cm, mounted on card 35 x 30 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dr. Sun Yat-sen taken in Yucho Chow's photographic studio in Vancouver. While traveling the world to raise awareness of, and funding for, the Chinese nationalist movement, Sun Yat-sen stayed in Vancouver on three different occasions for extended periods. This framed photograph hung o…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Series
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 23 x 18 cm, mounted on card 35 x 30 cm
Material Details
Photographer's mark on recto of card mount reads: "Yucho Chow Studio, Vancouver"
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dr. Sun Yat-sen taken in Yucho Chow's photographic studio in Vancouver. While traveling the world to raise awareness of, and funding for, the Chinese nationalist movement, Sun Yat-sen stayed in Vancouver on three different occasions for extended periods. This framed photograph hung on the wall inside the original Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company shop in Victoria.
Names
Sun, Yat-sen
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV975.5.60
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1910 and 1911]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/6/2010
15-Jun-2018
Scale
100
Photographer
Yucho Chow Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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