More like 'Burnaby Art Gallery painting exhibition'

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Sheila Chow demonstrating brush painting

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98083
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of artist Sheila Chow demonstrating brush painting for an unidentified crowd at the Burnaby Art Gallery.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3163
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of artist Sheila Chow demonstrating brush painting for an unidentified crowd at the Burnaby Art Gallery.
Subjects
Occupations - Artists
Arts - Paintings
Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries
Names
Burnaby Art Gallery
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: "Sheila Chow attracts a crowd as she demonstrates her brush painting technique at the Ceperly House gallery."
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6344 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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"Watching Change" exhibit at Burnaby Art Gallery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98072
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 programmer Sherrard Bostwick posing with the artwork "Bound and Released," by Burnaby Central Secondary School students Owen James and another student, as promotion for the Burnaby Art Gallery's "Watching Change" exhibit.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3152
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of programmer Sherrard Bostwick posing with the artwork "Bound and Released," by Burnaby Central Secondary School students Owen James and another student, as promotion for the Burnaby Art Gallery's "Watching Change" exhibit.
Subjects
Arts - Sculptures
Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries
Exhibitions
Names
Burnaby Art Gallery
Burnaby Central Secondary School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Sherrard Bostwick, programmer at the Ceperly House Gallery, admires "Bound and Released," a sculpture by Burnaby Central high school student, Owen James. The work was originally started by another student, who was killed in a car accident, and languished in storage until rescued and finished by James for the "Watching Change" show."
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6344 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Burnaby Art Gallery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98345
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 Sarah Dobbs, of the Burnaby Art Gallery, seated in one of the galleries at the Burnaby Art Gallery's location in Ceperley House.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3355
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sarah Dobbs, of the Burnaby Art Gallery, seated in one of the galleries at the Burnaby Art Gallery's location in Ceperley House.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries
Buildings - Heritage
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Burnaby Art Gallery
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in an October 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6344 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Burnaby Art Gallery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98113
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 Denis Gautier posing on a planter outside of a commercial building with a sign reading: "Burnaby Art Gallery." A "For Lease" sign is visible next to the building in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3192
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Denis Gautier posing on a planter outside of a commercial building with a sign reading: "Burnaby Art Gallery." A "For Lease" sign is visible next to the building in the background.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries
Names
Burnaby Art Gallery
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in a May 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Art collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98221
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 an unidentified person holding and viewing two paintings, in a room filled with paintings propped up against the windows and on the floor.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3299
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified person holding and viewing two paintings, in a room filled with paintings propped up against the windows and on the floor.
Subjects
Arts
Arts - Paintings
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in an August 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Person walking by a mural

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98010
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 a person walking down a sidewalk by a mural of people.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3114
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a person walking down a sidewalk by a mural of people.
Subjects
Arts
Arts - Paintings
Geographic Features - Sidewalks
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in a December 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Barry Gilson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80568
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 27, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Barry Gilson, president of the Burnaby Art Gallery Association inside the art gallery.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 27, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0845
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Barry Gilson, president of the Burnaby Art Gallery Association inside the art gallery.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Names
Gilson, Barry
Burnaby Art Gallery
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "1679 Bby 1679 / Bby p. ? 56%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Burnaby Heights mural

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98339
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 Cindy Johnson, of Golden Dream Murals, painting a mural that was commissioned by the Heights Merchants Association on the 4000 block of Hastings Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3349
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Cindy Johnson, of Golden Dream Murals, painting a mural that was commissioned by the Heights Merchants Association on the 4000 block of Hastings Street.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Occupations - Artists
Names
The Heights Merchant Association
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Cindy Johnson, of Golden Dream Murals, puts the final touches on a new mural behind the Bank of Nova Scotia on Hastings St. The mural is a joint venture between local businesses and The Heights Merchants Association."
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Cody Tresierra

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79540
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Cody Tresierra using his mouth to hold a paintbrush to paint a picture. He became a quadriplegic as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 22, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0424
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Cody Tresierra using his mouth to hold a paintbrush to paint a picture. He became a quadriplegic as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Names
Tresierra, Cody
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Gene Adams

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription81349
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 ; 17.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of artist Gene Adams sitting beside a painting that is mounted on an easel.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1995 and 1998]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1484
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of artist Gene Adams sitting beside a painting that is mounted on an easel.
Subjects
Occupations - Artists
Arts - Paintings
Names
Adams, Gene
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Marcus / Bby"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Gene Adams"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Gene Adams

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription81366
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 ; 23.5 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of artist Gene Adams sitting at a desk and painting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1995 and 1998]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 15.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1485
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of artist Gene Adams sitting at a desk and painting.
Subjects
Occupations - Artists
Arts - Paintings
Names
Adams, Gene
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Marcus / Bby"
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Gene Adams"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Grace Thomson and Bernadette Yen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79904
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 19, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grace Thomson, curator of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s “Through Women’s Eyes” Exhibition, looking at artwork with Bernadette Yen, director of the Vancouver Association of Chinese Canadians.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 19, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0565
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grace Thomson, curator of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s “Through Women’s Eyes” Exhibition, looking at artwork with Bernadette Yen, director of the Vancouver Association of Chinese Canadians.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Names
Thomson, Grace
Yen, Bernadette
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "72 Bby Mario / 74% Bby p. 15"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Jack Shadbolt

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79315
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 10, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 16 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jack Shadbolt working on his lithographs at Prior Editions Studio in Vancouver.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 10, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 16 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0343
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jack Shadbolt working on his lithographs at Prior Editions Studio in Vancouver.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Names
Shadbolt, Jack
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Leidenfrost, Wayne
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Jack Shadbolt working on his lithographs at Prior Editions Studio, Vancouver / Photo: Wayne Leidenfrost"
Scan is cropped
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Jason and Damian Spence

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription81230
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 11, 1998
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 Jason and Damian Spence looking at “The Porch” painting by Phillippe Raphanel at Caperley House in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 11, 1998
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1374
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jason and Damian Spence looking at “The Porch” painting by Phillippe Raphanel at Caperley House in Burnaby.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Names
Spence, Damian
Spence, Jason
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Ponne, Simone
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "1694 A Bby Simone / 9 5/16" / 6 10/16" "
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Accompanying caption reads: "Oct 11, 1998, 1967: / Jason and Damian Spence take a close look at "The Porch" by Phillippe Raphanel at Caperley [sic] House in Burnaby."
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Karen Henry

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80569
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 27, 1997
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 Karen Henry, curator of the Burnaby Art Gallery inside the art gallery.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 27, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0846
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Karen Henry, curator of the Burnaby Art Gallery inside the art gallery.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Names
Henry, Karen
Burnaby Art Gallery
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Morrison, Keith
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "1682 A Bby Keith / Bby p. 11 70%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Mural at Simon Fraser University

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78971
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 27, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified woman walking by the "Arrivals and Encounters" mural at Simon Fraser University. The mural made its debut at the Vancouver Folk Festival in 1986, for Vancouver's Centennial.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 27, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0230
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified woman walking by the "Arrivals and Encounters" mural at Simon Fraser University. The mural made its debut at the Vancouver Folk Festival in 1986, for Vancouver's Centennial.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Names
Simon Fraser University
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "821 Bby Mario / Bby/NW - 3 - 71%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Muriel Corson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80838
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 14, 1998
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of local artist Muriel Corson at her art exhibition at the Burnaby Arts Council Gallery.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 14, 1998
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1085
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of local artist Muriel Corson at her art exhibition at the Burnaby Arts Council Gallery.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Names
Corson, Muriel
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Mario Bby 8 67% Bby p. 11"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Self Portraits

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80172
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 19, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified students standing in front of a painting of their portrait.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 19, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0660
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified students standing in front of a painting of their portrait.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "55% Bby B2 / Bby E"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Denis Gautier with artwork

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98363
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 Burnaby Art Gallery curator Denis Gautier posing with a work from an upcoming exhibit.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3373
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Art Gallery curator Denis Gautier posing with a work from an upcoming exhibit.
Subjects
Occupations - Civic Workers
Arts - Sculptures
Names
Burnaby Art Gallery
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in an October 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Interview with Allan Nixon by Rod Fowler February 21, 1990 - Track 7

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory470
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1936-1990
Length
00:04:34
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Al Nixon describing the importance of good record keeping, using an example of an 1936 fire record used in a civic law suit. He expressed concerned about the lack of museum and archives facilities in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Al Nixon describing the importance of good record keeping, using an example of an 1936 fire record used in a civic law suit. He expressed concerned about the lack of museum and archives facilities in Burnaby.
Date Range
1936-1990
Length
00:04:34
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Archives
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
February 21, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Al Nixon, conducted by Rod Fowler. Al Nixon 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 the history and operations of the Burnaby Fire Department from its beginning in 1911 to 1990, and Al Nixon’s stories about the various ways photographs, records and artifacts about the department were collected and saved. The interview takes place while looking at photographs, but the information is clear nonetheless (His photographs have been deposited in the Burnaby Archives). Al Nixon also talks about his father's career as a firefighter, and about his Douglas grandparents and their home “The Gables” [Seven Gables] and neighbourhood in Burquitlam. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Al Nixon was born in New Westminster Feb. 8, 1936, the son of Provincial Fire Marshal Basil Nixon (1904-1975) and Agnes Douglas (1909-?). His mother’s family immigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1922 and lived in a large ca. 1900 home in Burquitlam at 9957 Sullivan Road called “Seven Gables” (recently demolished). His grandfather Thomas Douglas, a Coquitlam Councillor and Socialist, was murdered in 1934 in his North Road service station. Al Nixon began his career as a firefighter with the Burnaby Fire Department in 1957, eventually becoming Deputy Fire Chief Operations in 1987 and Fire Chief in 1991, before retiring in 1993. In the mid 1980's Al Nixon became interested in the department’s history after finding a photograph scrapbook at one of the firehalls. It was in very bad condition but he recognized its value and began a project to collect and save photographs, artifacts and stories about the Burnaby Fire Department, a 6 month project that turned into years. The photographs and information gathered by Al Nixon became part of Douglas Penn’s book “Follow that Fire: the history of the Burnaby Fire Department”.
Total Tracks
8
Total Length
0:43:35
Interviewee Name
Nixon, Al
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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