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- Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) 29
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- Cassels, Frederick Homer 1
- City of Burnaby 1
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- Cutress, Harry Charles 24
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- Fountain, Edward 2
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
armband
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39844
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.19
- Description
- Armband. White canvas with "ARP" stamped in blue. ARP = Air Raid Precautions. WWII Civilian defence group.
- Object History
- The ARP armband belonged to Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions. The Burnaby ARP wore armbands such as these.
- Reference
- See City of Burnaby Archives photograph 028-001 "Burnaby Air Raid Patrol"
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Clothing Accessories
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- "ARP" stamped in blue.
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
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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
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
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.
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button pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact25560
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.61.194
- Description
- Lapel pin, button type, round. White ground with blue border and blue "SUBSCRIBER" at top, "1918 / VICTORY LOAN" at bottom. Red-bordered flag is at centre of image, flying from pole, rope visible. Five blue diagonal stripes are at upper left of flag, blue-bordered shield is at lower right, divided into three columns by thin blue lines. Shield also has horizontal red and yellow marks. Flag is shaded and edges curved to suggest movement. "TRADE MARK REG." in white in blue border at bottom. Pin front is formed over a metal back and held by pressure. Spring clasp back doesn't lock closed as pin extends .6 cm beyond edge of button and there is no clasp. Reverse of pin is silver-coloured metal with stamping, "B CO / UNION / -H N Y" ?, symbols ? in circle. Metal of back is tarnished, white on front is yellowing. Image is poorly stamped, making border wider at right and colours in shield are blurred and extend outside its border.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Advertising Media
- Object Term
- Button, Promotional
- Marks/Labels
- "SUBSCRIBER / 1918 / VICTORY LOAN", in blue paint "TRADE MARK REG", in smaller white paint on bottom edge
- Measurements
- Dia: 2.1 cm
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Advertising Medium
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1914-1918
- Occupations - War Worker
Images
card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4318
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.47.14
- Description
- A.R.P. - Card -- [194-]. Small card for Vancouver ARP District 6A. The card measures 10cm x 12.5cm
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Cards
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Images
card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact85544
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV014.33.20
- Description
- Queen Mary - card -- [1946]. Message from the Captain of the R.M.S. Queen Mary. The front of the card has an illustration of the Cunard White Star ship the R.M. S. Queen Mary. The reverse has a message from the captain " QUEEN MARY / I send you my best wishes for your happiness and good fortune in your new life in the great Dominion, the country of your adoption"
- Object History
- See donor record for Mr. Mark's personal history. Active community volunteer and awarded the Kushiro Cup as Citizen of the Year in 1995
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Commemorative Card
- Measurements
- w: 16 cm h: 10 cm
Images
envelope and form
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34074
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV991.34.1
- Description
- War Savings Certificates - Envelope, Form -- [1942]. Form that folds into an envelope for Canadian War Saving Certificates. The form was filled out by Iris Murray who was 15 when the form was completed. The front cover of the form has an illustration of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and a Lion with a boiling pot labelled War Savings, over a fire. Mickey Mouse is stirring the post with a flag pole that has the Union Jack on the top. Donald Duck is fueling the fire with logs labelled Loans. There is a caption under the illustration "KEEP THE POT A-BOILIN'!!!". The illustration was provided courtesy of Walt. Disney. Below the illustration is "Serve by Saving". The envelope is pre addressed to The National Chairmen of the War Savings Committee in Ottawa. Inside the form there are illustrated charts describing the economic situation. The form provides space to affix Saving Stamps where Iris has two stamps placed. The form measures 34.5cm x 17.5cm when folded out.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Forms
- Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Exchange Medium
- Exchange Medium - Victory Bonds
Images
lapel pin with card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact22065
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.73.2
- Description
- Lapel pin and card. Pin is round, gold-plated sterling silver. Wide white enamel border has gold "WOMENS WAR WORK" in upper part, "C.R.C.S." at bottom, and thin gold inner and outer borders. Centre of pin is pebbled gold ground with red enamelled cross, gold border. Reverse of pin has locking pin back, and raised lettering "STERLING", 'S' in oval beside it. Back is tarnished, gold-coloured. Front has some soiling and wear.
- Object History
- Donation on behalf of South Burnaby United Church Women. Likely from their thrift shop.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- "WOMENS WAR WORK / C.R.C.S.", in raised letters in white border or pin. "STERLING" with a sideways "S" in an oval, in raised letters on the back of the pin.
- Measurements
- Dia: 1.8 cm
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Occupations - War Worker
- Organizations
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Names
- Canadian Red Cross
Images
magazine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20864
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.14.15
- Description
- The Times - Magazine -- [1917]. The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War. The magazine was printed weekly and gave updates on the status of the Great War or World War I. This issue is Part 153, Vol 12, July 24 1917 This edition highlights the Hindenburg Retreat. The magazine is printed and published by The Times Publishing Company.
- Maker
- Times Publishing Company
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- The Times History and Encyclopaedia of The War
- Publication Date
- 1917
Images
magazine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20865
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.14.16
- Description
- The Times - Magazine -- [1918]. The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War. The magazine was printed weekly and gave updates on the status of the Great War or World War I. This issue is Part 181, Vol 14, February 5, 1918 This edition highlights the Western Offensives of 1917: Arras - Vimy. The magazine is printed and published by The Times Publishing Company.
- Maker
- Times Publishing Company
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War
- Publication Date
- 1918
Images
magazine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20866
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.14.17
- Description
- The Times - Magazine -- [1915]. The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War. The magazine was printed weekly and gave updates on the status of the Great War or World War I. This issue is Part 64, Vol 5, November 9, 1915 This edition highlights the Dardanelles Campaign and The Great Landing. The magazine is printed and published by The Times Publishing Company.
- Maker
- Times Publishing Company
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War
- Publication Date
- 1915
Images
magazine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20867
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.14.18
- Description
- The Times - Magazine -- [1915]. The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War. The magazine was printed weekly and gave updates on the status of the Great War or World War I. This issue is Part 63, Vol 5, November 2, 1915 This edition highlights Ammunition: Supply and Manufacture. The magazine is printed and published by The Times Publishing Company.
- Maker
- Times Publishing Company
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War
- Publication Date
- 1915
Images
magazine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20869
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.14.20
- Description
- The Times - Magazine -- [1917]. The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War. The magazine was printed weekly and gave updates on the status of the Great War or World War I. This issue is Part 155, Vol 12, August 7, 1917, This edition highlights The British People at War. The magazine is printed and published by The Times Publishing Company.
- Maker
- Times Publishing Company
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War
- Publication Date
- 1917
Images
magazine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20870
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.14.21
- Description
- The Times - Magazine -- [1918]. The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War. The magazine was printed weekly and gave updates on the status of the Great War or World War I. This issue is Part 193, Vol 15, April 30, 1918, This edition highlights The Third Battle of Ypres. The magazine is printed and published by The Times Publishing Company.
- Maker
- Times Publishing Company
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War
- Publication Date
- 1918
Images
magazine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20871
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.14.22
- Description
- The Times - Magazine -- [1915]. The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War. The magazine was printed weekly and gave updates on the status of the Great War or World War I. This issue is Part 61, Vol 5, October 19, 1915, This edition highlights The Fall of Warsaw. The magazine is printed and published by The Times Publishing Company.
- Maker
- Times Publishing Company
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- The Times History of the War
- Publication Date
- 1915
Images
magazine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20872
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.14.23
- Description
- The Times - Magazine -- [1917]. The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War. The magazine was printed weekly and gave updates on the status of the Great War or World War I. This issue is Part 157, Vol 13, August 21, 1917, Thid edition highlights The United States at War. The magazine is printed and published by The Times Publishing Company.
- Maker
- Times Publishing Company
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War
- Publication Date
- 1917
Images
magazine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20873
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.14.24
- Description
- The Times - Magazine -- [1918]. The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War. The magazine was printed weekly and gave updates on the status of the Great War or World War I. This issue is Part 197, Vol 16, May 28, 1918, This edition highlights The Third Battle of Ypres. The magazine is printed and published by The Times Publishing Company.
- Maker
- Times Publishing Company
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
- Title
- The Times History and Encyclopaedia of the War
- Publication Date
- 1918
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