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Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78703
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 22, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified woman dancing at the grand opening of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 22, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 17 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0064
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified woman dancing at the grand opening of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Langdeau, Brian
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "60% Bby B1 / G 3229 - Bby - Brian"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Women dancing at Shadbolt Centre of the Arts

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 22, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of women dancing at the opening of the Shadbolt Centre of the Arts.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 22, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0068
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of women dancing at the opening of the Shadbolt Centre of the Arts.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Langdeau, Brian
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "C 3229 - Bby - Brian / Bby B1 70%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Square dancers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98371
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified children square dancing.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3381
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified children square dancing.
Subjects
Recreational Activities
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in an October 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Andy Digney Film

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85335
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1934 and 1961]
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 optical discs (approx. 2 hrs, 40 min) : digital, b&w, col., si.
Scope and Content
Item is a collection of 18 short films on DVD. These films were created by Andy Digney using his 8 mm camera and provide views of the Digney family gatherings, trips, vacations at home and abroad. They also provide glimpses of Burnaby parades, celebrations and the Digney Speedway. The 18 segments h…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1934 and 1961]
Collection/Fonds
Digney Family fonds
Physical Description
2 optical discs (approx. 2 hrs, 40 min) : digital, b&w, col., si.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
562-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2014-04
Scope and Content
Item is a collection of 18 short films on DVD. These films were created by Andy Digney using his 8 mm camera and provide views of the Digney family gatherings, trips, vacations at home and abroad. They also provide glimpses of Burnaby parades, celebrations and the Digney Speedway. The 18 segments have all been described at item level.
Subjects
Animals - Dogs
Recreational Activities - Fishing
Recreational Activities - Camping
Recreational Activities - Picnics
Geographic Features - Rivers
Events - Parades
Names
Digney, Andy
Digney, Ernest Frank "Dig"
Media Type
Moving Images
Photographer
Digney, Andy
Creator
Digney, Andy
Notes
Title based on contents of film
The original 8mm film footage was digitized and broken down into 18 segments, reflecting the original order. Items are described as 562-003-1 : 562-003-18
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Angela Lattimer with co-star

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 19, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Angela Lattimer and co-star from Royal City Youth Ballet’s on set of the Nutcracker.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 19, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 17 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0059
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Angela Lattimer and co-star from Royal City Youth Ballet’s on set of the Nutcracker.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Lattimer, Angela
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "3201 C / Bby 14. 50% / Bby P2M "
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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A young woman dancing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78659
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young woman performing an Indian dance in what appears to be a traditional saree.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 15.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young woman performing an Indian dance in what appears to be a traditional saree.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "2860 Bby Mario / 72% NW p.1"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Burnaby Heights Square Dance club

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription76939
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (date of original), digitally copied 2012
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Heights Square Dance club. The location has not been identified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (date of original), digitally copied 2012
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History project series
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
549-069
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2012-30
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Heights Square Dance club. The location has not been identified.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Original spelling of surname "Stiglish" was "Stiglich"
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Burnaby Historical Society Christmas

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98456
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1999 and 2010]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a Burnaby Historical Society Christmas party held in the ice cream parlour at the Burnaby Village Museum. The party included a performance by a group of burlesque dancers in retro costumes and visit by Santa Claus.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1999 and 2010]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
633-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a Burnaby Historical Society Christmas party held in the ice cream parlour at the Burnaby Village Museum. The party included a performance by a group of burlesque dancers in retro costumes and visit by Santa Claus.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photographs
Photographs were originally contained in a photograph album and removed by Archives staff for preservation purposes. Original order of photographs within the album is maintained.
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Burnaby South Secondary School's dance program rehearsal

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98082
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the rehearsal for Burnaby South Secondary School's dance program's performance, in the school's auditorium. Photographs depict Jenny Berger rehearsing a solo and Fiona Wang and Rita Banov in another dance.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3162
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the rehearsal for Burnaby South Secondary School's dance program's performance, in the school's auditorium. Photographs depict Jenny Berger rehearsing a solo and Fiona Wang and Rita Banov in another dance.
Subjects
Persons - Students
Performances
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Buildings - Schools
Names
Burnaby South High School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a May 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-3162-1: "Jenny Berger rehearses her solo in Burnaby South's dance program. The program was the first of its kind in Burnaby, and the students will be performing a show on Tuesday."
Caption from metadata for 535-3162-2: "Fiona Wang and Rita Banov move in unison as they prepare their number for a performance Tuesday by Burnaby South's dance program."
Geographic Access
Rumble Street
Street Address
5455 Rumble Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
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Can-can Dancer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription81057
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 14, 1998
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a can-can dancer at a festival on Hastings Street in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 14, 1998
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1227
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of a can-can dancer at a festival on Hastings Street in Burnaby.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel Bby 1286 C / 64% Bby p 8 "
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Carolyn Ramsay

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80709
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 29, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Carolyn Ramsay, 12, dressed as a ballerina with her foot up on a ballet barre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 29, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0975
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Carolyn Ramsay, 12, dressed as a ballerina with her foot up on a ballet barre.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Ramsay, Carolyn
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Langdeau, Brian
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "54% Bby 1 / Bby 2318 - Brian"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Children dancing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79215
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 15, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of children dancing in a park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 15, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0296
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of children dancing in a park.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bartel 95-1491 C Bby"
Scan is cropped
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Chinese Bow and Arrow Dance

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79087
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 10, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified boy and girl performing the traditional Chinese "boy and arrow" dance
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 10, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0257
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified boy and girl performing the traditional Chinese "boy and arrow" dance
Subjects
Clothing - Costumes
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby I 66% / 927A Bby Brian"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Dance Class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription81318
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1995 and 1998]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a youth dance class inside of a dance studio.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1995 and 1998]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1455
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of a youth dance class inside of a dance studio.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Ray, Steve
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby Steve 141 / 75% Bby p. 11"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Dance Workshop

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80225
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 9, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 14.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of unidentified women participating in the dance workshop at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Highland Arts Festival.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 9, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 14.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0702
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of unidentified women participating in the dance workshop at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Highland Arts Festival.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "804 Bby Mario / 89% Bby 3"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Dancing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80654
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 17, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of dancers at the annual multicultural picnic at Lord Tweedsmuir school in New Westminster.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 17, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0922
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of dancers at the annual multicultural picnic at Lord Tweedsmuir school in New Westminster.
Subjects
Clothing - Costumes
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Blissett, Rebecca
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "A Rebecca Bby 2099 / 80% Bby p. 21"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Dancing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80917
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 29, 1998
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of young dancers performing at an International Day celebration at Metrotown Centre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 29, 1998
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 16 cm
Material Details
This photograph has not been completely developed.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1151
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of young dancers performing at an International Day celebration at Metrotown Centre.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "73% Bby p. 21 / 612 Bby Mario"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Flavia Barandiaran

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78802
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 31, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Flavia Barandiaran, 12, practicing a stretching exercise during her Physical Education class taught by Ballet British Columbia's Suzanne Oueliette.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 31, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0119
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Flavia Barandiaran, 12, practicing a stretching exercise during her Physical Education class taught by Ballet British Columbia's Suzanne Oueliette.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Kitchener Street School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "01/29/95 / Bartel Bby 234 B / 82% BBYNW12"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Helen and Jack Stiglish

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription76940
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (date of original), digitally copied 2012
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
Scope and Content
Photograph of Helen and Jack Stiglish in square dance outfits. Helen and Jack were part of the Burnaby Heights Square Dance club.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (date of original), digitally copied 2012
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History project series
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col. ; 300ppi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
549-070
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2012-30
Scope and Content
Photograph of Helen and Jack Stiglish in square dance outfits. Helen and Jack were part of the Burnaby Heights Square Dance club.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Stiglish, F.J. "Jack"
Stiglish, Helen
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Original spelling of surname "Stiglish" was "Stiglich"
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Interview with Sev Morin by Rod Fowler April 4, 1990 - Track 6

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1947-1976
Length
00:09:36
Summary
This portion of the interview is about the functions at the “Gai Paree”, including its popularity as a wedding reception venue; how customers circumvented the 1950’s restrictive liquor laws; and the kinds of clubs in Burnaby in the 1950’s
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about the functions at the “Gai Paree”, including its popularity as a wedding reception venue; how customers circumvented the 1950’s restrictive liquor laws; and the kinds of clubs in Burnaby in the 1950’s
Date Range
1947-1976
Photo Info
Sev Morin (left) of Severin's in Burnaby (formerly the Gai Paree) hosting a gala New Year's celebration, 1979. Item no. 480-712
Length
00:09:36
Names
Gai Paree Supper Club
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Legal System
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
April 4, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Severin "Sev" Morin, conducted by Rod Fowler. Sev Morin was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about Sev Morin’s banquet hall, restaurant and night club business on Kingsway, originally named the “Gai Paree Supper Club” (1947-1976) and later “Severin’s” (1976-1985) and “Diego’s” (1985-1994), its function as a Burnaby landmark, and the entertainment and political people he met through his business. He also describes his many volunteer activities in Burnaby, including member of the SFU Senate, Rotary Club, Variety Club and Telethon, fund raising for Burnaby Hospital, and tourism related groups, and his political work for the federal Liberal party. He talks about his parents’ origins, the lives of his brothers Rudy and Rene, and the family’s involvement in establishing the “Gai Paree”. He also shares his views about the business and cultural development of Burnaby. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Severin “Sev” Rene Morin was born September 21, 1927, in Bonneville, Alberta, to Rene Pierre Morin (1878-1963) and Anne Marie (nee Lachiver) Morin (1886-1956). Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Morin and their son Rene Francois (1905-1954) immigrated to Edmonton, Alberta, from France in 1913, where Rene Pierre Morin worked for the C.N.R. and a second son Adolphe “Rudy” Ferdinand (1922-1969) was born, followed by their third son Severin. In 1943, after R.P. Morin retired, the family moved to Burnaby to a house on Sperling Avenue. Sometime earlier the two older Morin brothers found work in Trail at the smelter and developed musical careers. In 1946/47 the Morin family purchased property on Kingsway and built a banquet hall, the “Gai Paree Supper Club”. Sev and Rudy Morin managed the club and Rene F. Morin moved to Burnaby to join them with his band. The supper club, with its live music and dance floor, became a popular meeting place and wedding venue, eventually expanding into a restaurant and nightclub in the 1970s. The “Gai Paree” was renamed “Severin’s” in 1976 and “Diego’s” in 1985, closing finally in 1994. Sev Morin’s business life included three record stores which he owned with his friend Jack Cullen. Through these businesses Sev Morin was well known in the entertainment and hospitality industry. He and his restaurant also hosted political and social events that made the restaurant a community landmark. Sev Morin contributed many volunteer hours to community and charitable organizations, including an appointment to the SFU Senate, fundraising for the Burnaby Hospital, Director of the Variety Club and Rotary Club, and consultant for a variety of tourism related ventures. He also was active in the federal Liberal Party. Sev Morin and his wife Pauline married in 1950 and had three children. Sev Morin died at age 86 on March 28, 2014.
Total Tracks
10
Total Length
00:56:44
Interviewee Name
Morin, Severin "Sev"
Interviewer Bio
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
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