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Dr. Laite and West Burnaby United Church Members

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36753
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dr. Laite and members of West Burnaby United Church, possibly on the occasion of the turning of the sod for a new church building.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948 (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-108
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dr. Laite and members of West Burnaby United Church, possibly on the occasion of the turning of the sod for a new church building.
Names
West Burnaby United Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
6050 Sussex Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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McKercher Avenue from Hazel Street to Grange Street (West Burnaby United Church)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport29485
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
22395
Meeting Date
12-Jun-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
38
Item No.
5
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
22395
Meeting Date
12-Jun-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
38
Item No.
5
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
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St. John the Divine and West Burnaby United Church papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66575
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of pamphlets and newsletters with related newspaper clippings and correspondence pertaining to St. John the Divine Anglican Church and West Burnaby United Church.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Evelyn Salisbury subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS061-110
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Accession Number
BHS1991-24
Scope and Content
File consists of pamphlets and newsletters with related newspaper clippings and correspondence pertaining to St. John the Divine Anglican Church and West Burnaby United Church.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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West Burnaby United Church

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79067
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 7, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the West Burnaby United Church located at 6050 Sussex Avenue on the corner of Sussex and Hazel Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 7, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-130
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the West Burnaby United Church located at 6050 Sussex Avenue on the corner of Sussex and Hazel Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Religious - Churches
Names
West Burnaby United Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
6050 Sussex Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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West Burnaby United Church

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36754
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the laying of the cornerstone of West Burnaby United Church. The cornerstone reads, "West Burnaby United Church Erected to the Glory of God 1948."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.7 x 12.6 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-109
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the laying of the cornerstone of West Burnaby United Church. The cornerstone reads, "West Burnaby United Church Erected to the Glory of God 1948."
Subjects
Buildings - Religious - Churches
Occupations - Clergy
Ceremonies
Names
West Burnaby United Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Kingsway
Street Address
6050 Sussex Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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West Burnaby United Church Strawberry Tea

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36745
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the West Burnaby United Church Strawberry Tea being held outdoors.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-100
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the West Burnaby United Church Strawberry Tea being held outdoors.
Subjects
Organizations
Events
Names
West Burnaby United Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Kingsway
Street Address
6050 Sussex Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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Anthony Mason

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96406
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Anthony Mason seated in the auditorium of West Burnaby United Church as promotion for Mason's theatre company's production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Audience seats and a theatre setting on the stage are visible behind Mason.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2076
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Anthony Mason seated in the auditorium of West Burnaby United Church as promotion for Mason's theatre company's production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Audience seats and a theatre setting on the stage are visible behind Mason.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Buildings - Religious - Churches
Names
West Burnaby United Church
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Anthony Mason sees a bright future for live theatre in Burnaby's Metrotown area, as he prepares to launch his new theatre company's first production, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, at West Burnaby United Church."
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
6050 Sussex Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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Jubilee Methodist Church

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36018
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1909
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Jubilee Methodist Church.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1909
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Ephemera subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
212-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-12
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Jubilee Methodist Church.
Subjects
Buildings - Religious - Churches
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Jubilee Methodist Church
West Burnaby United Church
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
6050 Sussex Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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Burnaby centennial anthology : stories of early Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5472
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
1994
Call Number
971.133 BUR COPY 3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969282826
Call Number
971.133 BUR COPY 3
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
531 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Burnaby (B.C.)
Biography
Notes
Includes index.
3 copies held: copy 3.
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Burnaby's heritage : an inventory of buildings and structures

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5437
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Luxton, Donald, 1954-
Wolf, Jim
Edition
Rev.
Publication Date
2011
c2007
Call Number
971.133 LUX COPY 1
. The house was originally located facing Sardis Street with a beautiful garden landscape that was lost when the house was relocated in 2005. WEST BURNABY UNITED CHURCH 6050 Sussex Street Twizell & Twizell, Architects 1947 West Burnaby United Church was built on the site of the Henderson Presbyterian Church
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0969282893
Call Number
971.133 LUX COPY 1
Edition
Rev.
Author
Luxton, Donald, 1954-
Wolf, Jim
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
2011
c2007
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Architecture
Historic buildings
Buildings
Historic sites
Subjects
Buildings
Buildings - Heritage
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
2 copies held: copy 1.
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Pioneer tales of Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5860
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1987
Call Number
971.133 SON COPY 4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
096928280x
Call Number
971.133 SON COPY 4
Contributor
Sone, Michael
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
Corporation of the District of Burnaby
Publication Date
c1987
Physical Description
495 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Inscription
"TR687 - Bryburgh" / handprinted in pencil on frontend page
Library Subject (LOC)
Pioneers--British Columbia--Burnaby
Frontier and pioneer life
Biography
Object History
Early Burnaby as recalled by the settlers themselves who arrived from every corner of the world between 1888 and 1930, some witnessing incorporation of the district in 1892, all seeking a better life for themselves and especially for their children, all helping transform the wilderness into the modern municipality of today.
Notes
"Editor Michael Sone".
Includes index.
4 copies held: copy 4
Images
Digital Books
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Girl Guide leaders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5238
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1964]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Girl Guide leaders identified as; Mrs. J.W. Roper (Isabelle), Mrs. J. Park, (Audrey), Miss E. Periton (Eileen), Mrs. A.E. Peel, Mrs. Albertson and Mrs. P. Pringle. This photograph may have been taken on Sunday January 26, 1964 at an "Order of Worship" which took place at West Burnaby …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Girl Guide leaders identified as; Mrs. J.W. Roper (Isabelle), Mrs. J. Park, (Audrey), Miss E. Periton (Eileen), Mrs. A.E. Peel, Mrs. Albertson and Mrs. P. Pringle. This photograph may have been taken on Sunday January 26, 1964 at an "Order of Worship" which took place at West Burnaby United Church to commemorate The 50th Anniversary of Guiding in Burnaby.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Roper, Isabelle
Park, Audrey
Periton, Eileen
Peel, Mrs. A.E.
Pringle, Mrs. P.
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
6050 Sussex Avenue
Accession Code
BV015.35.313
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1964]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Notes
Title based on label in scrapbook
Photograph is part of scrapbook BV015.35.159
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Girl Guide leaders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5242
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1964]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Girl Guide leaders identified as; Mrs. T. Schootman, Mrs. H.L. Puppyn, Mrs. V. Hill. This photograph may have been taken on Sunday January 26, 1964 at an "Order of Worship" which took place at West Burnaby United Church to commemorate The 50th Anniversary of Guiding in Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Girl Guide leaders identified as; Mrs. T. Schootman, Mrs. H.L. Puppyn, Mrs. V. Hill. This photograph may have been taken on Sunday January 26, 1964 at an "Order of Worship" which took place at West Burnaby United Church to commemorate The 50th Anniversary of Guiding in Burnaby.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Schootman, Anneka
Puppyn, Mrs. H.L.
Hill, Mrs. V.
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
6050 Sussex Avenue
Accession Code
BV015.35.314
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1964]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Notes
Title based on label in scrapbook
Photograph is part of scrapbook BV015.35.159
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Girl Guide leaders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5243
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1964]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Girl Guide leaders identified as; Mrs. Underhill and Mrs. N.M. Jacobsen. This photograph may have been taken on Sunday January 26, 1964 at an "Order of Worship" which took place at West Burnaby United Church to commemorate The 50th Anniversary of Guiding in Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Girl Guide leaders identified as; Mrs. Underhill and Mrs. N.M. Jacobsen. This photograph may have been taken on Sunday January 26, 1964 at an "Order of Worship" which took place at West Burnaby United Church to commemorate The 50th Anniversary of Guiding in Burnaby.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Underhill, Mrs.
Jacobsen, Mrs. N.M.
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
6050 Sussex Avenue
Accession Code
BV015.35.315
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1964]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Notes
Title based on label in scrapbook
Photograph is part of scrapbook BV015.35.159
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Girl Guide leaders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5244
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1964]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Girl Guide leaders identified as; Miss E. Periton, Mrs. A.E. Peel, Mrs. Albertson and Mrs. P.N. Pringle.This photograph may have been taken on Sunday January 26, 1964 at an "Order of Worship" which took place at West Burnaby United Church to commemorate The 50th Anniversary of Guiding…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Girl Guide leaders identified as; Miss E. Periton, Mrs. A.E. Peel, Mrs. Albertson and Mrs. P.N. Pringle.This photograph may have been taken on Sunday January 26, 1964 at an "Order of Worship" which took place at West Burnaby United Church to commemorate The 50th Anniversary of Guiding in Burnaby.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Periton, Eileen
Peel, Mrs. A.E.
Pringle, Mrs. P.
Albertson, Mrs.
Geographic Access
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
6050 Sussex Avenue
Accession Code
BV015.35.316
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1964]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Notes
Title based on label in scrapbook
Photograph is part of scrapbook BV015.35.159
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Gold Cord recipients

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4966
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
21 Apr. 1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gold Cord Recipients gathered together for a group photograph outside of Government House, Victoria on Wednesday April 21, 1965. Sea Ranger Kathyrn Raadsheer (nee Hardy) was the recipient of her Gold Cord, Guiding's highest award. Another ceremony was held in Kathyrn "Kathy" Hardy's h…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gold Cord Recipients gathered together for a group photograph outside of Government House, Victoria on Wednesday April 21, 1965. Sea Ranger Kathyrn Raadsheer (nee Hardy) was the recipient of her Gold Cord, Guiding's highest award. Another ceremony was held in Kathyrn "Kathy" Hardy's honour at West Burnaby United Church Hall on October 14 with her parents Mr and Mrs. R.H. Hardy of 4337 Wildwood Crescent, her Ranger crew from S.R.S. Royal Oak and special guests.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Ceremonies - Awards
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Raadsheer, Kathryn Hardy
Geographic Access
Victoria
Accession Code
BV015.36.113
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
21 Apr. 1965
Media Type
Photograph
Arrangement
Photographs and slides were arranged by Kathyrn Raadsheer (nee Hardy)
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
March 10, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of scrapbook (page 3/10) BV015.36.82.
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Inkwells to Internet: A History of Burnaby Schools

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7551
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
978-0-9781979-2-6
Call Number
371 CAR
Author
Carter, David
Cooke, Rosemary
Pride, Harry, 1925-
White, Janet
Yip, Gail
Place of Publication
Burnaby
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
vii, 35 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Schools--British Columbia--Burnaby
Subjects
Education
Notes
"Includes index"
A history of the Burnaby school district and individual school buildings in Burnaby, BC, between 1893 and 2013.
The “First Nations cemetery” described on page 109 in Mary Johnson’s recollections was originally written as “Indian” and may refer to the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Sikh cremations at the Vancouver Cemetery.
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Digital Books
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Interview with Norm and Kathleen Henderson by Eric Damer October 25, 2012 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory339
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1936-1944
Length
0:08:54
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Norman "Norm" Henderson's memories of his early life in Saskatchewan and his family's move to Burnaby. He talks about Old Orchard Auto Park, where his father was owner and operator for three years.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Norman "Norm" Henderson's memories of his early life in Saskatchewan and his family's move to Burnaby. He talks about Old Orchard Auto Park, where his father was owner and operator for three years.
Date Range
1936-1944
Length
0:08:54
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 25, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Norm and Kathleen Henderson conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 25, 2012. Major themes discussed are: the making of the film "Investment in Youth" in 1945 and working as an educator system in British Columbia.
Biographical Notes
Norm Henderson came from Saskatchewan to Burnaby with his parents in December of 1940 to visit his grandmothers. Norm and his parents stayed on and bought the Old Orchard Auto Park on the corner of Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue, which they ran until 1944. Norm attended Burnaby South High School from 1941 to 1947, during which time he was involved in the production of the Burnaby School Board film; “Investment in Youth." In 1945 Norm got a part time job at Woodward’s Department Store in Vancouver where he worked until he went into teacher training at Vancouver Normal School in the early nineteen-fifties. Kathleen MacFarlane (later Henderson) was born in 1929 and grew up in Vancouver. Kathleen also went through teacher training at Vancouver Normal School. Norm and Kathleen (MacFarlane) Henderson were married in 1953 and moved to a small suite at Patterson Avenue and Kingsway. Norm was a teacher at Gilmore Avenue School and Kathleen taught at Nelson Avenue Elementary School. Norm was a member of West Burnaby United Church from 1941 until he and Kathleen moved to Richmond in 1959.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:47:34
Interviewee Name
Henderson, Kathleen
Henderson, Norman "Norm"
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track one of recording of interview with Norm and Kathleen Henderson

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Interview with Norm and Kathleen Henderson by Eric Damer October 25, 2012 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory340
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1941-1945
Length
0:09:02
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Norman "Norm" Henderson's memories of his first years in Burnaby and what it was like to start at Burnaby South High School during the war years. Norm talks about being a trumpet player for both the orchestra and the Air Cadets band.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Norman "Norm" Henderson's memories of his first years in Burnaby and what it was like to start at Burnaby South High School during the war years. Norm talks about being a trumpet player for both the orchestra and the Air Cadets band.
Date Range
1941-1945
Length
0:09:02
Names
Burnaby South High School
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 25, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Norm and Kathleen Henderson conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 25, 2012. Major themes discussed are: the making of the film "Investment in Youth" in 1945 and working as an educator system in British Columbia.
Biographical Notes
Norm Henderson came from Saskatchewan to Burnaby with his parents in December of 1940 to visit his grandmothers. Norm and his parents stayed on and bought the Old Orchard Auto Park on the corner of Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue, which they ran until 1944. Norm attended Burnaby South High School from 1941 to 1947, during which time he was involved in the production of the Burnaby School Board film; “Investment in Youth." In 1945 Norm got a part time job at Woodward’s Department Store in Vancouver where he worked until he went into teacher training at Vancouver Normal School in the early nineteen-fifties. Kathleen MacFarlane (later Henderson) was born in 1929 and grew up in Vancouver. Kathleen also went through teacher training at Vancouver Normal School. Norm and Kathleen (MacFarlane) Henderson were married in 1953 and moved to a small suite at Patterson Avenue and Kingsway. Norm was a teacher at Gilmore Avenue School and Kathleen taught at Nelson Avenue Elementary School. Norm was a member of West Burnaby United Church from 1941 until he and Kathleen moved to Richmond in 1959.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:47:34
Interviewee Name
Henderson, Kathleen
Henderson, Norman "Norm"
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track two of recording of interview with Norm and Kathleen Henderson

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Interview with Norm and Kathleen Henderson by Eric Damer October 25, 2012 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory341
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1941-1947
Length
0:09:35
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Norman "Norm" Henderson's memories of the fear and backlash from World War II and the Air Raid Patrol. He tells the story of working on the film "Investment in Youth."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Norman "Norm" Henderson's memories of the fear and backlash from World War II and the Air Raid Patrol. He tells the story of working on the film "Investment in Youth."
Date Range
1941-1947
Length
0:09:35
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
October 25, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Norm and Kathleen Henderson conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 25, 2012. Major themes discussed are: the making of the film "Investment in Youth" in 1945 and working as an educator system in British Columbia.
Biographical Notes
Norm Henderson came from Saskatchewan to Burnaby with his parents in December of 1940 to visit his grandmothers. Norm and his parents stayed on and bought the Old Orchard Auto Park on the corner of Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue, which they ran until 1944. Norm attended Burnaby South High School from 1941 to 1947, during which time he was involved in the production of the Burnaby School Board film; “Investment in Youth." In 1945 Norm got a part time job at Woodward’s Department Store in Vancouver where he worked until he went into teacher training at Vancouver Normal School in the early nineteen-fifties. Kathleen MacFarlane (later Henderson) was born in 1929 and grew up in Vancouver. Kathleen also went through teacher training at Vancouver Normal School. Norm and Kathleen (MacFarlane) Henderson were married in 1953 and moved to a small suite at Patterson Avenue and Kingsway. Norm was a teacher at Gilmore Avenue School and Kathleen taught at Nelson Avenue Elementary School. Norm was a member of West Burnaby United Church from 1941 until he and Kathleen moved to Richmond in 1959.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:47:34
Interviewee Name
Henderson, Kathleen
Henderson, Norman "Norm"
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track three of recording of interview with Norm and Kathleen Henderson

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