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Baseball team
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20288
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1946
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie and his baseball team, 1946. Joe coached men's baseball when he returned to Dawson Creek after the war. Joe Corsbie is dressed in a suit and standing in the centre of the back row.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie and his baseball team, 1946. Joe coached men's baseball when he returned to Dawson Creek after the war. Joe Corsbie is dressed in a suit and standing in the centre of the back row.
- Subjects
- Sports - Baseball
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.9
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1946
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
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Basic training for A. R. P. workers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5106
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Textual Record
- Accession Code
- BV988.47.15
- Call Number
- 358.3 SUN
- Place of Publication
- Vancouver
- Publisher
- Sun Pub. Co.
- Vancouver Sun
- Publication Date
- 1940
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Canada--Civil defense
- World War, 1939-1945--Canada
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Images
Bateman family World War II letters series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15159
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1939-1947, predominant 1942-1945
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 6 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of letters written to Marianne "May" Bateman and Jessie (Bateman) and Ernest Fox. The majority of the letters are written by Colin Rhodes Fox during World War II along with one letter written to May Bateman by a friend named Murray. Letters from Colin Fox were written during his ini…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 6 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of letters written to Marianne "May" Bateman and Jessie (Bateman) and Ernest Fox. The majority of the letters are written by Colin Rhodes Fox during World War II along with one letter written to May Bateman by a friend named Murray. Letters from Colin Fox were written during his initial training in Edmonton and while serving overseas with his unit, the 13th Field Regiment , 44th Canadian Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery and later as part of the 78th Canadian Field Battery.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1939-1947, predominant 1942-1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Related Material
- See also: Interview with Marianne May Bateman February 22, 1978 - Tracks 1-4. City of Burnaby Archives Item No. MSS137-014-1
- Notes
- Title based on contents of series
Battles for the union : comprising descriptions of many of the most stubbornly contested battles in the war of great rebellion, together with incidents and reminiscences of the camp, the march and the skirmish line. Embracing a record of the privations, heroic deeds, and glorious triumphs of the soldiers of the republic.
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2603
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV975.140.16
- Call Number
- 973.73 GLA
- Place of Publication
- Hartford, Conn.
- Publisher
- Dustin, Gilman & Co.
- Publication Date
- 1875
- Physical Description
- xix, 21-407 p., [8] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Military campaigns
- United States
BC Conference on Post War Reconstruction
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport53705
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 69790
- Meeting Date
- 27-Mar-1944
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 69790
- Meeting Date
- 27-Mar-1944
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Benson Bros. Shipyard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35584
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1942 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Benson Bros. shipyard at the foot of Bidwell Street in Vancouver in Coal Harbour. The boat is a Fairmile submarine chaser, 122 feet long, being built for the war effort. Benson Bros. also built torpedo retrievers, minesweepers and, in peace time, fishing boats.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1942 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pioneer Tales subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 204-442
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Benson Bros. shipyard at the foot of Bidwell Street in Vancouver in Coal Harbour. The boat is a Fairmile submarine chaser, 122 feet long, being built for the war effort. Benson Bros. also built torpedo retrievers, minesweepers and, in peace time, fishing boats.
- Names
- Benson Brothers Shipyard
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Bill Grieve in uniform
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66392
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1915
- Collection/Fonds
- Grieve family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of William Ewart "Bill" Grieve in his World War I military uniform, taken prior to going overseas.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1915
- Collection/Fonds
- Grieve family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 523-006
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2011-04
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of William Ewart "Bill" Grieve in his World War I military uniform, taken prior to going overseas.
- Subjects
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Dudley, H. E.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on verso of photograph reads: "Bill Grieve during War Service, first World War"
- Photographer's mark embossed along border reads: "H.E. Dudley / Kamloops"
Bill Price at shoe stitching machine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36957
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of William "Bill" Price at a shoe stitching machine at his uncle, Bert Price's, shoe repair shop in Vancouver: Price Shoe Service. During the Second World War, Bill was "frozen" in this job (i.e., not permitted to leave it) as his repairing Army and Navy shoes and boots was considered es…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 315-415
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of William "Bill" Price at a shoe stitching machine at his uncle, Bert Price's, shoe repair shop in Vancouver: Price Shoe Service. During the Second World War, Bill was "frozen" in this job (i.e., not permitted to leave it) as his repairing Army and Navy shoes and boots was considered essential to the war effort.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Billy Bishop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55575
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1941 and 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Billy Bishop, World War One pilot, standing next to a plane. The photograph has been autographed by Billy Bishop.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1941 and 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- John Shaw fonds
- Series
- Military series
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 485-050
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2005-15
- 2006-01
- 2007-18
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Billy Bishop, World War One pilot, standing next to a plane. The photograph has been autographed by Billy Bishop.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Military Personnel
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
- Transportation - Air
- Wars - World War, 1914-1918
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Signature on recto
- Photographer's stamp on verso
- Note on verso reads: "Billy Bishop - First World War Pilot - This Picture Belonged to John Hoarce Shaw"
Images
blazer crest
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact85528
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV014.33.4
- Description
- Royal Canadian Air Force Veteran's Blazer or Pocket crest. The crest is embroidered on to heavy felt with a canvas backing. The crest features an eagle in flight surrounded by the RCAF motto "PER ARDVA AD ASTRA" and the "ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE" embroidered below. At the top of the crests is the King's crown. On the back of the patch are three stud pins for affixing to a blazer pocket.
- Object History
- Thomas "Tom" Charles Mark was born in 1923 and grew up in New Westminster where his father operated a Shell gas station at 402 6th St. He went to High School at Oak Bay in Victoria. Mr. Mark joined the Canadian Air Force in World War Two and was a Corpral - Air Frame Mechanic. He met his wife Joan Patricia (Dunne) Mark (1924-1987) in England and married her in 1945 before they returned to Canada. Their son was born in 1947. Mark was an active community volunteer and awarded the Kushiro Cup as Citizen of the Year in 1995.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Measurements
- w: 9.5 cm h: 9.5 cm
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blotter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41361
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV001.1.148
- Description
- Blotter, advertising; white with black print; at top, very small, "1 Year, Posted Monthly, $2.00", then "Reconstruction matters of Canada concern you, therefore, you cannot afford to be without", then larger "THE VETERAN", which is red with black outlines, then very small "The Official Organ of The Great War Veterans' Association of Canada" "It Keeps You Posted Up in What is Going on Today", and at bottom, larger "Address: 621 Sayward Bldg., Victoria, B.C. - Phone 2447"; red double-line border around everything with squares at corners; soiled, darkened at edges, stain at right edge, some letters of "VETERAN" have had their spaces shaded in with pencil; blotter is unused, soiled, spotting, stains
- "Blotter, advertising; white with black print; at top, very small, ""1 Year, Posted Monthly, $2.00"", then ""Reconstruction matters of Canada concern you, therefore, you cannot afford to be without"", then larger ""THE VETERAN"", which is red with black outlines, then very small ""The Official Organ of The Great War Veterans' Association of Canada"" ""It Keeps You Posted Up in What is Going on Today"", and at bottom, larger ""Address: 621 Sayward Bldg., Victoria, B.C. - Phone 2447""; red double-line border around everything with squares at corners; soiled, darkened at edges, stain at right edge, some letters of ""VETERAN"" have had their spaces shaded in with pencil; blotter is unused, soiled, spotting, stains"
- Colour
- White
Images
Bob Love
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19712
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [191-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Esther Love Stanley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Thomas Robert "Bob" Love, standing in an orchard at the Love family home at 1390 Cumberland Road. Bob's right arm is bent with his hand on his waist. He is wearing a white collared shirt with tie, dark pants, belt and suspenders. Orchard trees in full leaf are in background. Bob Love…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Esther Love Stanley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Thomas Robert "Bob" Love, standing in an orchard at the Love family home at 1390 Cumberland Road. Bob's right arm is bent with his hand on his waist. He is wearing a white collared shirt with tie, dark pants, belt and suspenders. Orchard trees in full leaf are in background. Bob Love served in World War 1 and died at the age of 31 years on November 23, 1918.
- Geographic Access
- Cumberland Street
- Street Address
- 7651 Cumberland Street
- Accession Code
- BV022.32.134
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [191-]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Cariboo-Armstrong Area
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-04-04
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
Images
Bob Smith
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35457
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1916 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bob Smith in a military uniform, son of James Smith and Agnes Smith, of Royal Oak Road.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1916 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pioneer Tales subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 204-315
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bob Smith in a military uniform, son of James Smith and Agnes Smith, of Royal Oak Road.
- Names
- Smith, Bob
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5604
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV986.17.26
- Description
- National Songs of the Allies - Sheet Music/Song Booklet -- [1914]. Booklet of music containing the National Anthems for the allies from World War I. The booklet contains songs for Great Britain, Canada, Australia, India, South Africa, Serbia, Japan, Russia, France and Belgium. The front cover has six flags from the various allies. The songs were translated by J.A.S. and arranged by T Martin. The publication was copyrighted by R.E. Forsyth in 1914. For Canada both "The Maple Leaf Forever" and the French version of "O Canada" is listed. The booklet is staple bound and is 20cm x 27cm.
- Object History
- Donor inherited object from the estate of her mother, Lilian Jean Reche (Morrison) (Peterson) Sauer. of Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan.
- Title
- National Songs of the Allies
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Sheet Music
- Music
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1914-1918
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booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39857
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.32
- Description
- Table of War Gases - Booklet -- [1942]. Short informative booklet about war gases, how to recognize them, what to do when gassed and first aid treatment. The booklet was compiled by the Scientific Adviser on Chemical Warfare for the Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions in accordance with the Minister of Pensions and National Health. The pamphlet was printed by Edmond Cloutier "Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty" in 1942. The booklet measures 13cm x 21.5cm.
- Object History
- Item was referred to by Harry Charles Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Book, Instruction
- Measurements
- 13cm x 21.5cm.
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Ottawa
- Publication Date
- 1942
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39858
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.33
- Description
- Air Raid Precautions for Animals - Booklet -- [1942]. Booklet 5, part of the Air Raid Precautions House Hold Series; 23 p.; stapled spine. The booklet provides information on what to expect if an air raid occurs and how to care for both urban and agricultural animals during an attack. The booklet was published by the authority of Hon. J.A. MacKenzie, Minister of Pensions and National Health in accordance with the Civil Air Raid Precautions. The booklet issued under the direction of Hon. R. J. Manion, Director of Civil Air Raid Precaustions and was printed in Ottawa by Edmond Cloutier "Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty" in 1942.
- Object History
- Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Book, Instruction
- Measurements
- 11.5cm x 15.5cm.
- Maker
- Edmond Cloutier
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Ottawa
- Publication Date
- 1942
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Animals
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39859
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.34
- Description
- Booklet: "First Aid"; picture on cover of three men attending to man who is lying down; colours are blue, grey, white; hand-stamped in red on right side "E.A. Gledhill, Agent" "Pr---" (rest of stamp is over dark blue area); "Published by The Prudential Insurance Company of America"; pages include black and white photographs
- Object History
- Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Book, Instruction
- Country Made
- Canada
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39860
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.35
- Description
- Booklet: "First Aid to the Injured"; black cover, silver printing; picture of St. John Ambulance Association insignia; "Issued by The Department of Militia and Defence" "Canada"; 1915, reprint 1917; with loose pages
- Object History
- Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Book, Instruction
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- First Aid to the Injured
- Publication Date
- 1917
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40280
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5829.1
- Description
- Officers N.C.O.'s and Men - Booklet -- [1931]. Booklet containing honor rolls of N.C.O.'s and Men who died in the Great War 1914-1919. The book was created by the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Vancouver, BC. The booklet was compiled using Official Casualty Lists. The booklet was printed in Canada in 1931. The booklet measures 19cm x 26.5cm.
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41451
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV001.1.225
- Description
- Booklet: "THE CHILDREN'S STORY OF THE WAR"; by Sir Edward Parrott, M.A., LL.D., dedicated to H.R.H. Prince George; green covers, black print; four bordered panels and open area at centre, single border around everything; title is in top panel, "No.45" in left, right is blank; B.C. crest in centre area with "THOMAS NELSON & SONS, LTD. TORONTO"; in bottom panel is "Recommended by the Minister of Education for use in the Public School Libraries of BRITISH COLUMBIA"; "Eric Coe" is handwritten in pencil at top and bottom; on back cover is ad for "NELSON'S HISTORY OF THE WAR" by John Buchan; pp 20-368, staplebound; illustrated; published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd., Toronto, c. 1920s?; cover almost separated from booklet; some pages mildewed, some turned down, creased [NOTE that this history was published in separate volumes, with I-V listed inside front cover; No.V covers the first six months of 1916. This volume covers 1917, but reference is made to incidents in 1918. Each volume was $1.25. Inside back cover is "The Serbian Boys' Fund", with "Sums Received up to August 9, 1917"
- Colour
- Green
- Maker
- Thomas Nelson and Sons
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Toronto
- Title
- The Children's Story of the War