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Ceremony at Vancouver's grave

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36307
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the annual commemorative ceremony that takes place at Vancouver's grave in St. Peter’s churchyard in Petersham, England and is sponsored by the province of British Columbia.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 20 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-027
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of the annual commemorative ceremony that takes place at Vancouver's grave in St. Peter’s churchyard in Petersham, England and is sponsored by the province of British Columbia.
Subjects
Monuments - Gravestones
Ceremonies - Funerals
Occupations - Clergy
Names
Vancouver, Captain George
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Topical Press Agency Limited
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED BY THE TOPICAL PRESS LTD. 10-11, RED LION COURT FLEET STREET..LONDON, E.C.4."
Images
Less detail

1936 pillar

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1396
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1936]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a pillar topped by a circle with what appears to be a neon sign tubing writing out "1936". There is an insignia with two men on top of the circle [perhaps the Vancouver coat-of-arms]. As well, a Red Ensign and a Union Jack each hang from the pillar. Two streetcars and an apartment bui…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 7 cm
Material Details
Decorative border printed around the photograph on recto
Faint circular stamp mark of "Vancouver Drug Co." on verso, and gummed paper on each corner
Stamp reads, "Come to Vancouver's Golden Jubilee 1936/ 50 Years of Progress" outside its circular seal for "Vancouver Drug/ Co. Ltd./ Nu-Gloss/ PHOTO FINISH"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a pillar topped by a circle with what appears to be a neon sign tubing writing out "1936". There is an insignia with two men on top of the circle [perhaps the Vancouver coat-of-arms]. As well, a Red Ensign and a Union Jack each hang from the pillar. Two streetcars and an apartment building are all visible in the background. The pillar is believed to be a commemorative pillar marking Vancouver's Golden Jubilee in 1936.
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Monuments
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.5770.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1936]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail