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A Family Collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36452
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the George Jeffrey family collection on display during the opening of the Burnaby Community Archives at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Donald N. Brown subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
271-020
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1991-41
Scope and Content
Photograph of the George Jeffrey family collection on display during the opening of the Burnaby Community Archives at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
1 col. negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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George Jeffrey family collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36453
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the display case that housed the George Jeffrey family collection during the opening of the Burnaby Community Archives at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Donald N. Brown subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 15 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
271-021
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1991-41
Scope and Content
Photograph of the display case that housed the George Jeffrey family collection during the opening of the Burnaby Community Archives at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 col. negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Personal material

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82732
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlai…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS167-008
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlain from Liverpool and a letter from the Office of the Mayor addressed to Mary Ann Simnett for her ninetieth birthday. Also included is a photograph (see item 559-001). Also included are newsclippings regarding Robert Burnaby and the "Bygones of Burnaby" book, a programme of the Robert Burnaby Commemorative Dinner, a photocopy of "The Argus" (Burnaby South High School's newspaper) from 1938, a programme from Madys Pridmore Brown's Variety Programme, "The Buzzer" Volume 40 Issue 16 advertising Vancouver street cars, New Vista Society certificate addressed to Hazel Simnett, an envelope of Fenwick Lansdowne bird prints from 1957 and a print of the Royal Family found in a cardboard envelope postmarked 1972.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Performances - Concerts
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Personal Symbols - Certificates
Transportation
Persons - Royalty
Names
Simnett, Hazel
Simnett, Frederick "Fred"
Simnett, Mary Ann
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on note accompanying file on folder ; The Argue was stapled together
Simnett personal papers series
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
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Parkcrest Plaza

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93653
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 23, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Parkcrest Plaza shopping centre at Sperling and Broadway. The photograph is taken from across the parking lot and lawn, facing west. Signs for the plaza's businesses include Fresh Foods and Bank of Nova Scotia, and homes and apartment buildings are in the distance.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 23, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-610
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Parkcrest Plaza shopping centre at Sperling and Broadway. The photograph is taken from across the parking lot and lawn, facing west. Signs for the plaza's businesses include Fresh Foods and Bank of Nova Scotia, and homes and apartment buildings are in the distance.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Buildings - Commercial - Banks
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Chapman, Fred
Notes
Title taken from project information form
Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm)
BPL no. 60
Geographic Access
Sperling Avenue
Broadway
Street Address
5901 Sperling Avenue
Planning Study Area
Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
Images
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Trafalgar Market

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98665
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the intersection of Imperial Street and Sussex Avenue at night and in the rain. The photograph shows the Trafalgar Market grocery store (located at 4398 Imperial Street; the building was constructed in 1940) on the corner, with a large display of flowers for sale under the awning in f…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the intersection of Imperial Street and Sussex Avenue at night and in the rain. The photograph shows the Trafalgar Market grocery store (located at 4398 Imperial Street; the building was constructed in 1940) on the corner, with a large display of flowers for sale under the awning in front of the store. The street and traffic lights are reflected in the puddles on the road, and cars and other businesses are visible along Imperial Street.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/02/20/imperial-manor-2/
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Sussex Avenue
Street Address
4398 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
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Bob Peers reading a newspaper

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39332
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1922]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.7 x 9.5 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob Peers laying in a hammock, reading a newspaper, the "Daily Mirror."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1922]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.7 x 9.5 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-651
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob Peers laying in a hammock, reading a newspaper, the "Daily Mirror."
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Names
Peers, William John "Bob"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory219
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1949
Length
0:09:21
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's description of a court case between the Sun and the Province newspapers.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's description of a court case between the Sun and the Province newspapers.
Date Range
1920-1949
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:21
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton at his residence in Surrey by Lynda Mauve Orr, August 24, 1989. This interview focuses on the history of newspaper and printing presses in Canada.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
7
Total Length
0:58:44
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track three of interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr

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Interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr - Track 5

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory221
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1860-1932
Length
0:08:48
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's description of the Linotype machine, as well as the history of his grandfather, John Foley, founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's description of the Linotype machine, as well as the history of his grandfather, John Foley, founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper.
Date Range
1860-1932
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:08:48
Names
Foley, John
Subjects
Printing Tools and Equipment
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton at his residence in Surrey by Lynda Mauve Orr, August 24, 1989. This interview focuses on the history of newspaper and printing presses in Canada.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
7
Total Length
0:58:44
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track five of interview with John Burton by Lynda Maeve Orr

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Jean and Ian Macdonald with newspapers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37817
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of siblings Jean and Ian Macdonald, at Rumble Street and Patterson Avenue, holding World War One era newspapers. One of the newspapers covers the outbreak of the War and the other proclaims the end.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 4.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-405
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of siblings Jean and Ian Macdonald, at Rumble Street and Patterson Avenue, holding World War One era newspapers. One of the newspapers covers the outbreak of the War and the other proclaims the end.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Names
Macdonald, Ian
Taylor, Jean Macdonald
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Rumble Street
Patterson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
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Recording of John Burton - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory209
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1929
Length
0:07:53
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of early newspapers including their advertising and reporting practices.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of early newspapers including their advertising and reporting practices.
Date Range
1920-1929
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:07:53
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Scope and Content
Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:46:18
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks
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Recording of John Burton - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory210
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1937
Length
0:09:26
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of national advertising in early weekly newspapers, with mentions of the Burnaby Post and the Burnaby Broadcast. He also describes the flatbed cylinder press and relates a story of a group of handpress workers who demolish a flatbe…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of national advertising in early weekly newspapers, with mentions of the Burnaby Post and the Burnaby Broadcast. He also describes the flatbed cylinder press and relates a story of a group of handpress workers who demolish a flatbed cylinder press in order to save their jobs.
Date Range
1920-1937
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:26
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Printing Tools and Equipment
Scope and Content
Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:46:18
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks
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Recording of John Burton - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory211
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1920-1959
Length
0:09:54
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of how various presses work, and their use by daily and weekly papers. He describes a press shop, most likely at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of how various presses work, and their use by daily and weekly papers. He describes a press shop, most likely at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Date Range
1920-1959
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:54
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Printing Tools and Equipment
Scope and Content
Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:46:18
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks
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Recording of John Burton - Track 5

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory213
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1850-1950
Length
0:09:14
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the galley press and the proofing process. He also discusses job printing (now referred to as commercial printing).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to John Burton's description of the galley press and the proofing process. He also discusses job printing (now referred to as commercial printing).
Date Range
1850-1950
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:14
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Printing Tools and Equipment
Scope and Content
Recording is of John Burton discussing the history of the weekly newspaper and of the types of printing presses that have been used in Canada, as well as exactly how their parts function. John appears to be describing printing presses that are in the room with him.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:46:18
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Audio Tracks
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Haida Grill at the Astor Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37173
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1955 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 postcard ; col. ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Postcard with a photograph of the Haida Grill at the Astor Hotel, which was known as being Burnaby's million dollar, ultra-modern hotel.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1955 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Lee Lightfoot subseries
Physical Description
1 postcard ; col. ; 8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
327-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1996-13
Scope and Content
Postcard with a photograph of the Haida Grill at the Astor Hotel, which was known as being Burnaby's million dollar, ultra-modern hotel.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Astor Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption on recto of postcard reads: "ASTOR HOTEL . 4561 KINGSWAY, BURNABY 1, B.C."
Caption on verso of postcard reads: "THE HAIDA GRILL/ The delightful setting and excellent cuisine makes the Haida Grill a must for dining pleasure. A Photograph [sic] showing the Haida Grill with its table side service."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4561 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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7641-7651 Royal Oak Ave

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93769
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 30, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the commercial properties located between 7641 and 7651 Royal Oak Avenue. Stores visible in the photographs include: Buy Low Foods, Mega Movies, and Chevron service station.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 30, 1992
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-053
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the commercial properties located between 7641 and 7651 Royal Oak Avenue. Stores visible in the photographs include: Buy Low Foods, Mega Movies, and Chevron service station.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Service Stations
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Geographic Features - Roads
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Young, Richard
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 92-287-B
Geographic Access
Royal Oak Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Oh! Zhhu Sam

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98681
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the 7500 block of Edmonds Street at dusk. The photograph is taken from across Edmonds Street and depicts two commercial buildings: Oh! Zzhu Sam Korean Restaurant and the European Butcher Boy Delicatessen & Grocery. Oh! Zzhu Sam, located at 7506 Edmonds Street, was constructed in 1976.…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2022
Collection/Fonds
Disappearing Burnaby collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
634-028
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2022-14
Scope and Content
Photograph of the 7500 block of Edmonds Street at dusk. The photograph is taken from across Edmonds Street and depicts two commercial buildings: Oh! Zzhu Sam Korean Restaurant and the European Butcher Boy Delicatessen & Grocery. Oh! Zzhu Sam, located at 7506 Edmonds Street, was constructed in 1976. Residential houses border the restaurant and grocery store, and a bus shelter, municipal garbage can, and the restaurant's illuminated neon sign stand in front of the buildings.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cheung, Nakita
Notes
Title taken from the associated blog post
Associated blog post: https://disappearingburnaby.wordpress.com/2022/07/29/oh-zzhu-sam/
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7506 Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Old Orchard Shopping Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93602
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 9, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre, located at Kingsway and Willingdon. The photograph is taken from across the intersection, facing northwest, and shows an IGA and a high-rise apartment building in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 9, 1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-559
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre, located at Kingsway and Willingdon. The photograph is taken from across the intersection, facing northwest, and shows an IGA and a high-rise apartment building in the background.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Buildings - Residential - Apartments
Names
Old Orchard Shopping Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Chapman, Fred
Notes
Title taken from project information form
Accompanied by a project information form and 1 photograph (b&w negative ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm)
BPL no. 3
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4469 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Some of our homes

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38347
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1907]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of three houses at Barnet as well as the railway station. A caption on the card reads: "Some of our homes / Barnet B.C."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1907]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Charles Lee subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
411-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2000-13
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of three houses at Barnet as well as the railway station. A caption on the card reads: "Some of our homes / Barnet B.C."
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Buildings - Commercial - Train Stations
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title taken from caption
Geographic Access
Barnet Village
Barnet Road
Street Address
8181 Barnet Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
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3355-3375 North Rd Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93891
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1993
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
52 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the strip mall located at 3355-3375 North Road. Stores visible in the photographs include: CD Rentals and Laser Discs, Canadian 2-for-1 Pizza, Eyecrafters, North Road Dental Centre, Mike Fridays, and Penningtons.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1993
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
52 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-074
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the strip mall located at 3355-3375 North Road. Stores visible in the photographs include: CD Rentals and Laser Discs, Canadian 2-for-1 Pizza, Eyecrafters, North Road Dental Centre, Mike Fridays, and Penningtons.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Young, Richard
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 93-273-B
Geographic Access
North Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lyndhurst Area
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4780 Hastings Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94341
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 1995
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
50 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Honda and Toyota automotive dealerships located at 4780 Hastings Street. File also contains photographs of businesses located along Hastings Street, including: Liquidation World, Young Buildings Supplies and Hardware, Big-O Tires, Full Gospel Assembly Vancouver, Salza Mexican Pr…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 1995
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
50 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-126
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Honda and Toyota automotive dealerships located at 4780 Hastings Street. File also contains photographs of businesses located along Hastings Street, including: Liquidation World, Young Buildings Supplies and Hardware, Big-O Tires, Full Gospel Assembly Vancouver, Salza Mexican Products, and Pro-Feel Hair Studio.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Automobile Dealerships
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 95-248-B
Photographer identified as "K.H."
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Street Address
4780 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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