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Dr. Kenneth Strand

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45910
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970, published May 30, 1970
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dr. Kenneth Strand, president of Simon Fraser University, speaking into a microphone at the opening of the new Burquitlam elementary school in Coquitlam. Visible sitting in chairs behind him are; school principal C.J. Webb, chairman of Coquitlam school board W.M. Johnstone, Rev. H.J.H…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970, published May 30, 1970
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 18.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-804
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dr. Kenneth Strand, president of Simon Fraser University, speaking into a microphone at the opening of the new Burquitlam elementary school in Coquitlam. Visible sitting in chairs behind him are; school principal C.J. Webb, chairman of Coquitlam school board W.M. Johnstone, Rev. H.J.H. Oldfield, and architect R.B. Howard.
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Occupations - Clergy
Officials - Elected Officials
Events - Openings
Names
Strand, Dr Kenneth
Webb, C.J.
Johnstone, WM
Oldfield, Rev. H.J.H.
Howard, RB
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Symonds, John
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Bet Starkey

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45904
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bet Starkey, a Burnaby school trustee from 1965 to 1969, and a student at the Vancouver School of Theology.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-798
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bet Starkey, a Burnaby school trustee from 1965 to 1969, and a student at the Vancouver School of Theology.
Subjects
Occupations - Clergy
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Starkey, Elizabeth "Bet"
Burnaby School Trustees
Burnaby School Board
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hodge, Craig
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Bet Starkey

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45905
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1970], published July 25, 1970
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bet Starkey, a Burnaby school trustee from 1965 to 1969, and a student at the Vancouver School of Theology.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1970], published July 25, 1970
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 9.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-799
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bet Starkey, a Burnaby school trustee from 1965 to 1969, and a student at the Vancouver School of Theology.
Subjects
Occupations - Clergy
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Starkey, Elizabeth "Bet"
Burnaby School Trustees
Burnaby School Board
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Burnaby Photographers
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Father Raymond de Coccola

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46076
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Father Raymond de Coccola sitting with one arm around his sled dog, and the book "Ayorama" that he wrote about the life of the Eskimos of the Central Arctic. He spent 12 years among the Eskimos during the 1940s and 50s as an Oblate missionary.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 19 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-964
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Father Raymond de Coccola sitting with one arm around his sled dog, and the book "Ayorama" that he wrote about the life of the Eskimos of the Central Arctic. He spent 12 years among the Eskimos during the 1940s and 50s as an Oblate missionary.
Subjects
Occupations - Clergy
Animals - Dogs
Names
de Coccola, Father Raymond
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Justice G. L. Murray and Mayor Dave Mercier

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46287
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 4, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Justice G. L. Murray administrating the oath of office to Mayor Dave Mercier. A Reverend is visible sitting at the stage, to the left of the mayor. Dave Mercier was a council member from 1968 to 1971, and from 1977 to 1981, serving as Mayor from 1979 to 1981.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 4, 1979
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1175
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Justice G. L. Murray administrating the oath of office to Mayor Dave Mercier. A Reverend is visible sitting at the stage, to the left of the mayor. Dave Mercier was a council member from 1968 to 1971, and from 1977 to 1981, serving as Mayor from 1979 to 1981.
Subjects
Officials - Judges
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Ceremonies
Occupations - Clergy
Names
Mercier, David M. "Dave"
Murray, G.L.
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on recto of photograph reads: "SWEARING in of Mayor Mercier with Reverend on right. Supreme Court Justice G.T. Murray"
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Burnaby Municipal Council

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55602
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph is an official photograph of the Burnaby Municipal Council members, in the Council Chambers. From left to right (clockwise) around the table are: Hugh Ladner, Warren Clark, Jim Dailly, William Blair, Anthony Parr (Municipal Planner), Ted Ward (Deputy Municipal Clerk), Mayor Bob Prittie …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Civil Service series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-077
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph is an official photograph of the Burnaby Municipal Council members, in the Council Chambers. From left to right (clockwise) around the table are: Hugh Ladner, Warren Clark, Jim Dailly, William Blair, Anthony Parr (Municipal Planner), Ted Ward (Deputy Municipal Clerk), Mayor Bob Prittie (at the back), John Shaw (Municipal Clerk), Mel Shelley (Municipal Manager), George H.F. McLean, Dave Mercier, Alan Emmott, and Doug Drummond.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Ladner, Hugh G.
Clark, Warren R.
Dailly, James
Blair, William A.
Parr, Anthony L.
Ward, Ted
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
Shelley, Melvin
McLean, George H.F.
Mercier, David M. "Dave"
Emmott, Alan H.
Drummond, John D. "Doug"
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
LeBlanc, Don
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "1971 Council Corporation of Burnaby" and identifies the members of council
Photographer's stamp on verso
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 7143
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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John H. Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55593
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 27, 1970
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 5.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw, Municipal Clerk, sitting in his office, looking out the window.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 27, 1970
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Civil Service series
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 5.5 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-068
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw, Municipal Clerk, sitting in his office, looking out the window.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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A development programme for Burnaby Lake Regional Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5165
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Burnaby Planning Department
Publication Date
1975
Call Number
333.78 BUR copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
333.78 BUR copy 1
Author
Burnaby Planning Department
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
Planning Dept.
Publication Date
1975
Physical Description
63, xi p. : ill. ; 22 x 35 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Parks--British Columbia--Burnaby
City planning--British Columbia--Burnaby
Burnaby Lake Regional Park (B.C.)
Subjects
Planning - City Planning
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
2 copies held ; copy 1
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Burnaby Council

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35944
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Council in chambers. The council members have nameplates in front of them.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-804
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Council in chambers. The council members have nameplates in front of them.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Government - Local Government
Names
Blair, William A.
Clark, Warren R.
Constable, Thomas W. "Tom"
Drummond, John D. "Doug"
Gordon, Merrill
Lawson, Doreen A.
McLean, George H.F.
Mercier, James L "Jim"
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Croton Studio Limited
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Burnaby Metrotown : a development plan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4951
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Burnaby (B.C.). Planning Department
Norman Hotson Architects
Publication Date
1977
Call Number
307.1 BUR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV006.24.38
Call Number
307.1 BUR
Author
Burnaby (B.C.). Planning Department
Norman Hotson Architects
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, B.C.]
Publisher
Burnaby Planning Dept.
Publication Date
1977
Printer
College Printers Ltd.
Physical Description
83 p. : ill. : 22 x 28 cm.
Inscription
"Page 67 Land purchase" [Handwritten in blue ink on page 3]
Library Subject (LOC)
City planning--British Columbia
City planning--British Columbia--Burnaby
Central business districts--British Columbia--Vancouver Region
Vancouver (B.C.)--Suburbs and environs
Burnaby, B.C.
Metrotown (Burnaby, B.C.)
Community development, Urban
Central business districts
Subjects
Planning - City Planning
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Burnaby Municipal Hall in Winter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93695
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December, 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 exterior of the Burnaby Municipal Hall in winter at dusk. The photograph is taken facing west from Canada Way and the ground is covered in snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December, 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.
556-652
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Burnaby Municipal Hall in winter at dusk. The photograph is taken facing west from Canada Way and the ground is covered in snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Surridge, Jack
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. 100
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
Less detail

Burnaby Municipal Hall in Winter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93696
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December, 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 exterior of the Burnaby Municipal Hall in winter at dusk. The photograph is taken facing west from Canada Way and the ground is covered in snow.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December, 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.
556-653
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of the Burnaby Municipal Hall in winter at dusk. The photograph is taken facing west from Canada Way and the ground is covered in snow.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Surridge, Jack
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. 101
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Burnaby Municipal Hall & Parking Lot

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93635
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 26, 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 side of the exterior of Burnaby Municipal Hall, with a parking lot in the foreground. The photograph is taken facing south.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 26, 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.
556-592
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the side of the exterior of Burnaby Municipal Hall, with a parking lot in the foreground. The photograph is taken facing south.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Geographic Features - Automobile Parking Lots
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Surridge, Jack
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. 41
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Burnaby Municipal Hall West Building

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79578
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 10, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Burnaby Municipal Hall West Building at 6161 Gilpin Street (old address). The building was designed in 1975 by Freshi, King and Associates, architects.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 10, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-342
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Burnaby Municipal Hall West Building at 6161 Gilpin Street (old address). The building was designed in 1975 by Freshi, King and Associates, architects.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Norton, Paul
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Gilpin Street
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6161 Gilpin Street
6161 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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City Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91711
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1985
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
8 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of the exterior of Municipal Hall, including the overhead walkway and Justice building.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1985
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
8 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-028
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of the exterior of Municipal Hall, including the overhead walkway and Justice building.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Names
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Notes
Title based on contents of photographs
Note in blue ink on exterior of case slides originally housed in read: "1985 May / Burnaby Arts Ctre May Flowers"
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Council discusses proposed Mosque

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45426
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 18, 1978
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the council chambers overflowing with a crowd of people during a council meeting when the proposed Ismaili mosque was discussed.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 18, 1978
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 18.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-321
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of the council chambers overflowing with a crowd of people during a council meeting when the proposed Ismaili mosque was discussed.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Protests and Demonstrations
Names
Darkhana Jamatkhana, Burnaby
Burnaby Community Council
Burnaby City Hall
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Battistoni, Peter
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Crowd at hearing into proposed mosque overflowed council chambers and trailed down the stairs."
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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The livable region 1976/1986 : proposals to manage the growth of Greater Vancouver

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5156
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1975
Call Number
710.09 LIV COPY 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
710.09 LIV COPY 1
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Greater Vancouver Regional District
Publication Date
1975
Physical Description
50 p. : ill., maps ; 22 x 30 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
City planning--British Columbia--Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Regional planning--British Columbia--Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Subjects
Planning - City Planning
Notes
3 copies held, copy 1.
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Municipal Hall & Overpass

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93610
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 17, 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 pedestrian overpass by the Burnaby Municipal Hall on the 4900 block of Canada Way and part of one of the buildings of the Municipal Hall complex. The photograph is taken from the north sidewalk on Canada Way, facing west.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 17, 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.
556-567
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2017-57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the pedestrian overpass by the Burnaby Municipal Hall on the 4900 block of Canada Way and part of one of the buildings of the Municipal Hall complex. The photograph is taken from the north sidewalk on Canada Way, facing west.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Structures - Bridges
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Olsen, John
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. 13
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Urban structure : a study of long range policies which affect the physical structure of an urban area

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3813
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Sixta, Gerhard
Publication Date
c1971
Call Number
309.2620971133 SIX
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV003.51.1
Call Number
309.2620971133 SIX
Author
Sixta, Gerhard
Place of Publication
Burnaby, B.C.
Publisher
Planning Dept. of the District of Burnaby, B.C.
Publication Date
c1971
Physical Description
144 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 31 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
City planning
Social policy
British Columbia--Vancouver
Subjects
Planning - City Planning
Notes
Illustrated by Gerhard Sixta.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Interview with Kalwant Singh "Nadeem" Parmar

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19346
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1600-2022] (interview content), interviewed 7 Oct. 2022
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (111 min., 51 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (111 min., 51 sec.)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kalwant Singh "Nadeem" Parmar conducted by interviewers, Anushay Malik and Rajdeep with assistance from Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. During the interview Kalwant Singh "Nadeem" Parmar discusses and provides in…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
South Asian Canadian Interviews subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (111 min., 51 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (111 min., 51 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewers: Anushay Malik, Rajdeep Co Interviewer and technical support: Kate Petrusa Interviewee: Nadeem Parmar Location of Interview: Residence of Nadeem Parmar in Burnaby Interview Date: October 7, 2022 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 01:51:51 min Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kalwant Singh "Nadeem" Parmar conducted by interviewers, Anushay Malik and Rajdeep with assistance from Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. During the interview Kalwant Singh "Nadeem" Parmar discusses and provides information on; his ancestral background, his education, his employment background, his experiences of racial discrimmination as a South Asian immigrant, saw mills established by South Asian relations in Paldi (Vancouver Island), in North Vancouver and Burnaby, family relations in the South Asian Canadian community and in regions in Punjab, the caste system, his literary works, locations of family homes in Burnaby, the architectural design of his house, personal stories and anecdotal information as a South Asian Canadian living and working in Canada. 00:00 – 01:45 The framework and purpose of the interview is explained to interviewee Nadeem Parmar by interviewers Rajdeep and Anushay Malik. The interviewers explain how the information from this interview can be drawn on for Burnaby Village Museum’s future exhibits and also how researchers will learn more about the history of the South Asian community in Burnaby through residents’ stories. Interview begins with Nadeem providing his full name "Kulwant Singh Parmar". He clarifies that his name was given to him by his grandfather who was a civil engineer and that his father also worked as a civil engineer. Nadeem expresses that he was born with a “silver spoon in his mouth” as a descendent of his maternal grandfather who was a successful landlord. Nadeem explains that when the Partition of India came into effect, (1947) he was 11 years old. He and his family left the partitioned side, his native village was located in Punjab and his forefathers were located in Rajasthan. 3:20 – 4:57 Nadeem explains further about his forefathers who came from Rajasthan. He shares information about his ancestor on his father’s side, named Vijay Singh who was friends with Emperor Jahangir. When fighting began against Jahangir he left the area to head to the middle of central India, then to the Punjab area with small states. As a clan, as a Parmar, he conveys there were about eleven or twelve villages with the same name. Interviewer, Anushay helps Nadeem to clarify the time period of this information. Nadeem refers to the time period being similar to the epic historical film “Moghal-e-Azam” and Anushay confirms the time period being the 1600s when they left Rajasthan. 4:58 – 10:59 Interviewer Anushay asks Nadeem to about his migration to Canada. Nadeem conveys that his first ancestor on his in-laws side of the family migrated around 1889. Further discussion ensues about reading Punjabi and how interviewer Rajdeep can read Punjabi and that she comes from the village of "Lakhpur" in Punjab. Rajdeep notes that “Lakhpur” is near "Phagwara". Nadeem clarifies that his village is "Panchat" and this family used to live in "Phagwara". and Nadeem and Rajdeep compare their familiarity and memories of the area. Nadeem conveys some of his comments in Punjabi and then changes to English. Nadeem recollects when the Japanese bombarded Shillong, he was around seven years old and attended missionary school. The only languages that were taught were English and Persian. Nadeem conveys that his mother had hopes of Nadeem becoming an army officer and moving up the ranks but Nadeem wasn’t interested. Nadeem attended college, graduated with a Bachelor of Science, BSC with Physics and Chemistry, followed by another Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and finally a degree in his favourite subject in the language of Urdu. He completed these degrees in Punjab in Doaba College, Jalandher. Nadeem recollects how he started teaching but wasn’t getting paid very well. When he was at college, with encouragement from his professor, Veer Pankalia [sic] he began writing poetry and short plays. His professor also introduced him to a famous poet of Punjab, Mila Ram Offa [sic] and he gave him the name of Nadeem. Nadeem explains the meaning of the name “Nadeem” “…the one who know about it, inside out…” even though we generally think of the meaning being “friend” it’s not just about friend. 11:00 -24:48 Nadeem provides background information on how he ended up marrying his future wife who was born in India and immigrated to Canada with her family. Nadeem explains how the marriage was arranged through family relations that were already established in Punjab over a century ago. One of his wife’s ancestors, head of the family called “baniye” (traders) immigrated to Canada in [1899]. This relation returned to Punjab where he had nephews, the youngest of the nephews was Nadeem’s father (Lashman Singh Manhas) in law’s father (Sher Singh Manhas). He expresses that his wife’s ancestor couldn’t bring Nadeem’s father in law’s father since he was only 12 or 13 years old but he brought three of the nephews back to Canada with him. The nephews were named, Pola Singh, Ginaya Singh and Doman Singh (also named Dolmans). He describes how the group left India but it took them two to three years before they arrived in Canada. The group travelled to Burma, Indonesia and Hong Kong before landing in San Francisco. From San Francisco they walked and worked on the rail line before entering Canada and arriving in Grand Forks. The men got work on the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and eventually made their way to the lower mainland. Nadeem conveys that the younger brother of Ginaya Singh, Maya Singh joined the others in Canada taking the same route, arriving in Bridal Falls where they were working at a saw mill and in CP rail construction. He describes Maya Singh as business minded and since he was too young to work in the mill, he began working as a cook and then began growing potatoes on land that he leased from a Dutch land owner. The local mill at Bridal Falls was facing bankruptcy and Maya Singh arranged to lease the mill, eventually buying it. From there the group moved their business to Strawberry Hill in Surrey and when the sale of logs declined, they moved over to Vancouver Island and established a sawmill with Doman Singh in the community of Paldi (originally known as Mayo Lumber) near Duncan. He explains further how the South Asian community helped each other like they did back home. He clarifies that his father in law’s father is the youngest cousin of Ginaya and Doman Singh and when he died, his father in law’s younger brother started Kashmir Lumber. Eventually his father in law (Lashman Singh Manhas) and the rest of the whole family including cousins and nephews were sponsored by their relations and immigrated to Canada. Nadeem explains how in 1959, his brother in law returned home to Punjab to get married, bringing his family with him. He tells of how during this time period, a marriage was arranged by his parents for him to marry his future wife. Nadeem recollects how this came to be. Nadeem and his wife Surjeet married in Punjab in December 1960, Nadeem was 24 years old and his wife was 18 years old. 24:49 – 39:42 Nadeem describes how he obtained his teaching degree from Ramgarhia College in Phagwara (located in the Kapurhtala district of Punjab) and after a disagreement with a teacher at home, he decided to go to England. He explains how he joined his brother who had moved to England and was working as a labourer. Nadeem tells of the difficulties he faced applying for a teaching job in England and how he had to go back to school to help with his English pronunciation. Nadeem explains that after taking this course, he got work teaching Grade two students which he felt was below his qualifications (he mentions that while living in Punjab, he was a Secondary School teacher) and the pay was very low. He discovered that his brother was making more money working as a labourer so Nadeem became discouraged and quit. When Nadeem couldn’t find work as a labourer, his brother advised him to shave off his beard. Nadeem conveys how difficult it was for him to shave off his beard and how once he was clean shaven he got work as a sweeper in a factory. He shares his experience of working in the factory and of how with his former education he got himself promoted to a more technical position. With encouragement from his employer, Nadeem enrolled in technical courses which lead to him obtaining an HNC Engineering Degree. He completed the course work in two years, obtaining skills in microwave communication becoming the senior test engineer at the factory. While working in this position, Nadeem shares how he suffered discrimination when he was passed over for a senior chief engineer position at the factory by a less educated and experienced employee. 39:43 – 53:38 Nadeem recollects how things changed for him in the 1970s. It began with his father in law (Lashman Singh Manhas) passing away in 1970 while he and his family were living on 18th Street in Burnaby. His father in law had been working at the saw mill, Kashmir Lumber Company in North Vancouver that was owned by his father in law’s younger brother (Kashmir Singh Manhas). The mill had burnt down and many of the workers lost everything. Nadeem confides that during this time, his wife was suffering from depression and wanted to be with her mother back in Canada now that her father had passed away. Nadeem emphasizes how his wife’s family (over 300 relatives) in Canada often get together every year on July 1st in Paldi near Duncan. In 1972, Nadeem arrived in Canada on his own to find work but was unsuccessful so he and his wife made plans to move to Uganda where he was offered a job. In 1973, when his visa didn’t come through for Uganda, Nadeem, his wife and two children decided to come to Canada. Nadeem describes that after several unsuccessful experiences to find skilled work in Canada, he eventually found work at Canadian National Telecommunications. During this time, Nadeem and his family lived with his father in law’s family at 5216 Pandora Street in Burnaby and in 1974, Nadeem purchased a house at 131 Fell Avenue in Burnaby. Nadeem provides further details of when the families lived at these different addresses and how in 1983 he had a house built on Woodsworth Street where he is still living now. He conveys some of the history of the lot where his current house resides including details on the lot subdivision, lot ownership and the cost of building his new house. Nadeem tells of how he designed his home with help from his son who was working as an apprentice with architect Arthur Erikson at the time. He describes the architectural interior as an open concept design, in an “L” shape in honour of his father “Lakhmir Singh”. Nadeem shares information on his mother’s name which was Jamna (prior to her marriage) and became Davinder Kaur after she was married. (Note: Jamna was her name before marriage. Traditionally after a woman is married, her husband’s family changes her first name because she is now considered a part of a new family). 53:39 – 58:56 Nadeem provides information on his career working as CNCP technician working with CPIC systems and how he was promoted to a new position. Nadeem inserts a quote from a Punjabi poem which he translates to English as “Somebody asked the blind people. What do you need? He said, do you need two eyes?, he said, what else do I need?”. Nadeem conveys how in 1986 his mother passed away so he went back home to the village of Lakhpur where his father and younger brother were living. His father and younger brother were on their own and in 1986 they decided to demolish the family home. He explains that there’s a college there now and that a library was built at this location in the name of his grandfather. 58:57 – 1:04:38 Nadeem shares how he suffered a heart attack in 1990 during the marriage ceremony of his son in Williams Lake. Nadeem talks about the complicated relations of the South Asian families and the saw mill owners in Paldi and comments on the problems with the caste system that provokes discrimination within the South Asian community. Nadeem refers to disputes that arose amongst mill owners and investors that included Kapoor Singh Siddoo, Mayo Singh, Gurdial Singh Teja and Ginaya Singh which caused problems amongst his family and also lead to Kapoor Singh selling his portion of the mill. Nadeem spells “Ginaya” Singh’s name and explains that this name is the nickname for “Krishna”. Nadeem provides his insight into the joint ownership of the saw mills located in Paldi and how the the joint ownership was dissolved in 1952. Nadeem clarifies that Ginaya Singh also left Paldi and that Ginaya Singh’s wife is his mother in law’s aunt and that he also moved to Burnaby. Nadeem explains the proper name spelling of mill owner “Mayo Singh” and that the correct spelling is actually “Mayan Singh” but he changed it to “Mayo” when it was mis-pronounced. Nadeem also comments on the problems that he encountered in 1970 on the pronunciation of his own name while living in England and at one point his employer referred to him as “Paul”. 1:04:39 – 1:18:50 Nadeem relays that when he emigrated from India and to Canada that he carried his personal possessions in a small suitcase made from cardboard since the weight limit on the airplane was just three pounds. He conveys that many of his relations have all suffered from heart problems including Ginaya Singh and his children. Nadeem shares that Ginaya Singh’s three sons all lived in Burnaby. Nadeem conveys that many South Asians lived in Burnaby and many worked at saw mills in North Vancouver and in the L&K sawmill near Pemberton. Nadeem explains further about the how the disagreements came to be between Mayo Singh and Kapoor Singh. He describes how each had a different business strategy in harvesting lumber and that there were feuds amongst the families. Nadeem provides further details on the root of the family feuds. Nadeem provides definitions for certain Punjabi terms that he’s using including “Mehta”(meaning lowest class of farmers, foreigner as well head as a title given to people of a clan living in the area) and ‘Panchat”, the name of his family village that was built and founded by five brothers and one nephew (Panj- meaning five and the sound “cht” meaning six). Nadeem explains that these terms were given to people from his own clan living in the area because it was small. Nadeem explains further about status that is based on money and the Punjabi terms “Parsu”, “Parsa” and “Pasaram” that are often used to describe a person. When you are poor the term “Parsu” is used and when you become rich the term “Pasaram” is used. Nadeem refers to Mayo Singh as a Pasaram as the second most successful millner in British Columbia, second to Frederick John Hart. Nadeem mentions that Ginaya Singh, elder brother to Mayo Singh helped provide the finances to start the mill and when there was a disagreement, Ginaya Singh left the mill business, moved his family to Burnaby and began working in insurance. Nadeem shares the sad story of Ginaya Singh’s sudden death (in 1953). Nadeem states that many of the people who left the mills at Paldi went to work at the Kapoor Mill in Burnaby and some relocated to the Interior of British Columbia. Nadeem mentions that his father in law (Lashman Singh Manhas) was able to purchase a house on 18th Street in along with other residences that he bought with his hard earned money working in the farms and mills, 16 hours per day, seven days a week. 1:18:51 – 1:32:04 Nadeem explains why he thinks that most South Asian people worked in the mills in the earlier days. Nadeem conveys that since Sikh men wore beards and turbans they encountered discrimination and were unable to get work in the business community. Nadeem shares his own personal experiences of wearing a turban and the discrimination he’s encountered while living in Scotland and Canada. Nadeem mentions that a defense committee was formed to protect the Gurdwaras and people’s homes from being vandalized due to racial discrimination. Nadeem describes some of the troubles that he’s encountered in his own neighbourhood when he had to call the police. Nadeem shares a personal experience just after 9/11 where he was the target of racial discrimination in the parking lot of Burnaby Lake. Nadeem emphasizes that he has experienced many incidents of racial discrimination, especially in the workplace and that this was not unusual for him. 1:32:05 – 1:36:19 Nadeem talks about his interest in writing and his many literary works including 12 novels that he’s written in Punjabi. Nadeem highlights a few books that he’s written including a book titled “Rape” and another one titled “Sponsorship” which conveys the complex nature of people immigrating to Canada. Nadeem mentions a particular book about AIDS, titled “Wide Net” that he’s been trying to get published. Nadeem speaks to the challenges and high costs of trying to get his works published. Nadeem provides a brief synopsis of his book “Wide Net”. Nadeem relays that this is a personal account of a gay couple that he knew where one of the partners died of AIDS and that the couple gave Nadeem permission to tell their tragic story. 1:36:20 – 1:51:51 Nadeem talks about his children and compares their experiences to his own as a South Asian immigrant. Nadeems talks about the accomplishments of his son, his daughter and grandchildren including their education and careers. Nadeem says that his children are well educated and well established in their careers. Nadeem’s children attended Capitol Hill Elementary School and North Burnaby High School in Burnaby. Nadeem shares specifics of his son’s career history. Nadeem expresses that he still considers Canada to be the best country for opportunities and that he prefers to live in Burnaby rather than Surrey and shares some personal anecdotes. Nadeem lists some local places that he’s shopped for South Asian groceries and spices rather than travelling to Surrey. He mentions shopping at Kelly Douglas, stores in Chinatown, small grocers on Capitol Hill, Patel’s on Commercial Drive and Main Street. As an aside Nadeem mentions that he worked as a security guard and the wages that he earned. Nadeem comments that he has been awarded various certificates and certifications from his education and career over the years, including a Bachelor of Science. The interviewers further express their interest in seeing the cardboard case that Nadeem brought with him when immigrating to Canada. In closing Nadeem states that his favourite food from back home was kheer (rice pudding).
History
Interviewee biography: Kalwant Singh "Nadeem" Parmar was born June 9, 1936, Chuck 138 in Lyalpur (India before 1947) to parents Lakhmir Singh Parmar and Davinder Kaur Jamana Parmar. Nadeem grew up in the village of Panchat in the northern region of Punjab, India. Nadeem married his wife Surjeet in Punjab in 1960. After marrying the couple immigrated to England where Nadeem was already working. While living in England, Nadeem and Surjeet had two children. After Surjeet's father died in Canada in 1972, Nadeem, Surjeet and their two children immgrated to Canada, joining Surjeet's family who were living in Burnaby. After Nadeem immigrated to Burnaby in 1973 he worked various jobs before working with CN/CP Telecommunications. Nadeem holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Teaching from Punjab University and a diploma from the London Board of Education (L.B.E.) and a P.Eng. from Lancaster. He has seven books published in Punjabi, three in Urdu and is published in eight anthologies. He is fluent in Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi. Interviewers' biographies: Anushay Malik is labor historian with a geographical focus on South Asia. Anushay studied at the University of London and was a research fellow at the International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In 2014, Anushay moved back to her native Pakistan and joined Lahore University of Management Services as an Assistant Professor. In 2023, Anushay is a visiting scholar at Simon Fraser University and lives in Burnaby with her family. Anushay was a co-curator of the Burnaby Village Museum exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”. Rajdeep was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and is of Punjabi (South Asian) descent. She has an Associate of Arts degree in Asian Studies from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia. She is a student in the Restoration of Natural Systems program at the University of Victoria. Rajdeep works at Simon Fraser University as a Program Assistant and as a researcher with the City of Burnaby. At Burnaby Village Museum, Rajdeep contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Buildings - Industrial - Saw Mills
Buildings - Industrial - Factories
Education
Employment
Industries - Logging/lumber
Migration
Occupations - Engineers
Occupations - Millworkers
Occupations - Teachers
Occupations - Writers
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Social Issues
Social Issues - Racism
Names
Parmar, Kalwant Singh "Nadeem"
Kapoor Sawmills Limited
Siddoo, Kapoor Singh
Teja, Gurdial Singh
Parmar, Surjeet Kaur
Manhas, Ghania Singh
Singh, Mayo
Manhas, Kashmir Singh
Manhas, Sher Singh
Manhas, Budhan Kaur
Manhas, Lashman Singh
Responsibility
Malik, Anushay
Rajdeep
Geographic Access
Woodsworth Street
Accession Code
BV022.29.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1600-2022] (interview content), interviewed 7 Oct. 2022
Media Type
Sound Recording
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Capitol Hill Area
Related Material
See also BV022.29.5 - Interview with Surjeet Kaur Parmar
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Spelling of "Ginaya Singh" found as "Ghania Singh Manhas" in obituary and death certificate
Interview is conducted in English with various segments of discussion in Punjabi
Transcript of interview available upon request
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