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Bob Prittie with George McNeil

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46025
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1969 and 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob Prittie sitting in a excavator with YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) President George McNeil standing next to him, holding an architectural drawing. They are at the site of the "new" Burnaby YMCA.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1969 and 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-913
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob Prittie sitting in a excavator with YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) President George McNeil standing next to him, holding an architectural drawing. They are at the site of the "new" Burnaby YMCA.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
McNeil, George
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Tommy Douglas at Confederation Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51469
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered to listen to Tommy Douglas deliver a speech at Confederation Park. Tommy Douglas served as the Member of Parliment for Burnaby-Coquitlam from 1962 to 1968. He went on to become the seventh Premier of Saskatchewan.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-070
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered to listen to Tommy Douglas deliver a speech at Confederation Park. Tommy Douglas served as the Member of Parliment for Burnaby-Coquitlam from 1962 to 1968. He went on to become the seventh Premier of Saskatchewan.
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Officials - Premiers
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Names
Douglas, Tommy
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
250 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Tommy Douglas at Confederation Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51470
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered to listen to Tommy Douglas deliver a speech at Confederation Park. A few people in the audience are holding signs that read "Re-elect Douglas." Tommy Douglas served as the MP for Burnaby-Coquitlam from 1962 to 1968. He went on to become the 7th Premier of S…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-071
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered to listen to Tommy Douglas deliver a speech at Confederation Park. A few people in the audience are holding signs that read "Re-elect Douglas." Tommy Douglas served as the MP for Burnaby-Coquitlam from 1962 to 1968. He went on to become the 7th Premier of Saskatchewan.
Subjects
Persons - Crowds
Officials - Premiers
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Douglas, Tommy
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
250 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Historic photo of Cariboo Road

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13516
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-] date of original, copied [198_]
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 8.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a historic photograph of an unidentified man standing on a boardwalk on the corner of Cariboo Road in Burnaby. Historic photograph includes a label in the top corner that reads: "Cariboo Rd / Burnaby". The road is made of dirt and a two story house is visible across the road from the …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Century Park Museum Association fonds
Series
Century Park Museum Association photograph collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print ; 8.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a historic photograph of an unidentified man standing on a boardwalk on the corner of Cariboo Road in Burnaby. Historic photograph includes a label in the top corner that reads: "Cariboo Rd / Burnaby". The road is made of dirt and a two story house is visible across the road from the man.
Subjects
Construction - Road Construction
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Cariboo Road
Accession Code
BV020.5.860
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[190-] date of original, copied [198_]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
25-Aug-2020
Scale
100
Photographer
Brown, Cice Chandler
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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New building under construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45519
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964 or 1965]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 36.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a new building at Simon Fraser University under construction.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964 or 1965]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 36.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-414
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of a new building at Simon Fraser University under construction.
Subjects
Construction
Occupations - Labourers
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Simon Fraser University
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Donnelly, David
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Official opening by Premier W. A. C. Bennett

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45453
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 5, 1964
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of W.A.C. Bennett pulling back the curtain to unveil the plaque at the official opening of the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 5, 1964
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 18.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-348
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of W.A.C. Bennett pulling back the curtain to unveil the plaque at the official opening of the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Officials - Premiers
Names
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bennett, William Andrew Cecil
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Tommy Douglas and family at Confederation Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51397
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of a New Democratic Party event held at Confederation Park. From left to right are Tommy Douglas; Francois Coulombe; Frances Johnston; Denise Coulombe. Francois and Denise are parents of Frances Johnston. Tommy Douglas served as the MP for Burnaby-Coquitlam from 1962 to 1968.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964
Collection/Fonds
Harold H. Johnston fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
Description Level
Item
Record No.
483-032
Access Restriction
Open access
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2008-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of a New Democratic Party event held at Confederation Park. From left to right are Tommy Douglas; Francois Coulombe; Frances Johnston; Denise Coulombe. Francois and Denise are parents of Frances Johnston. Tommy Douglas served as the MP for Burnaby-Coquitlam from 1962 to 1968.
Subjects
Events
Officials - Premiers
Names
New Democratic Party
Johnston, Frances
Douglas, Tommy
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Johnston, Harold H.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Confederation Park
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
250 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Burnaby Citizen's Association candidates

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46016
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of all of the Burnaby Citizen's Association candidates taking over the bandstand at the Burnaby Citizen's Association (BCA) dance at James Cowan Memorial Centre (now the James Cowan Theatre at The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts). The 'vocal trio' of School Board candidates; Bill Burke, Car…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-904
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of all of the Burnaby Citizen's Association candidates taking over the bandstand at the Burnaby Citizen's Association (BCA) dance at James Cowan Memorial Centre (now the James Cowan Theatre at The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts). The 'vocal trio' of School Board candidates; Bill Burke, Caroline Prior, and Cliff Murnane. Candidates for council; Joe Corsbie on drums, Dave Herd on saxophone, Jim Lorimer on piccolo, and Del Carrell on piano, with mayoral candidate Bob Prittie as conductor. Robert W. Prittie was Mayor of Burnaby from 1969 to 1973.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Burke, William Herbert "Bill"
Prior, Caroline
Murnane, Clifford J. "Cliff"
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Herd, David M.
Lorimer, James G "Jim"
Carrell, Del
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
Burnaby Citizens Association
Burnaby School Trustees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Glover, Randy
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Bob Prittie, Caroline Prior and Del Carrell

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46022
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1968
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Citizen's Association candidates; school board trustee Caroline Prior, Mayor Bob Prittie, and aldermanic candidate Del Carrell filing civic election nomination papers at City Hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1968
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-910
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Citizen's Association candidates; school board trustee Caroline Prior, Mayor Bob Prittie, and aldermanic candidate Del Carrell filing civic election nomination papers at City Hall.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
Prior, Caroline
Carrell, Del
Burnaby Citizens Association
Burnaby School Trustees
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Filing civic election nomination papers at municipal hall are BCA candidates Mrs. Caroline Prior, incumbent school board trustee; mayoralty [sic] candidate Robert Prittie, and aldermanic candidate Mrs. Del Carrell."
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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Jim Lorimer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45956
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1969
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Lorimer upon winning the Burnaby-Willingdon by-election. He is standing in front of the poll results with then NDP Provincial Leader Robert Strachan, and both men are smiling. Jim Lorimer represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again fr…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1969
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-850
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Lorimer upon winning the Burnaby-Willingdon by-election. He is standing in front of the poll results with then NDP Provincial Leader Robert Strachan, and both men are smiling. Jim Lorimer represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again from 1979 to 1983 for the New Democratic Party. Before that he was a Burnaby Council member from 1966 to 1968, and in 1990 he was awarded the status of Freeman, the highest award to be bestowed by the Municipal government.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Lorimer, James G "Jim"
Strachan, Robert
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Hand aloft, New Democrat Jim Lorimer, left, candidate in the Burnaby-Willingdon byelection claims victory as the final poll results come in. NDP Provincial Leader Robert Strachan, right, was at campaign headquarters to congratulate Lorimer on his almost 2-1 victory over nearest contestant Dr. John Playfair, Social Credit. Liberal Jim Clark came in close behind Playfair and Progressive Conservative Reg Grandison trailed the field. Lorimer will take the seat left vacant by the death of NDP MLA Fred Vulliamy Oct. 20."
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Do Not Use / Reference Only"
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Jim Lorimer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45960
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1968], published February 24, 1968
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Lorimer who represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again from 1979 to 1983 for the New Democratic Party. Before that he was a Burnaby Council member from 1966 to 1968, and in 1990 he was awarded the status of Freeman, the highest award…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1968], published February 24, 1968
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-854
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Lorimer who represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again from 1979 to 1983 for the New Democratic Party. Before that he was a Burnaby Council member from 1966 to 1968, and in 1990 he was awarded the status of Freeman, the highest award to be bestowed by the Municipal government.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Lorimer, James G "Jim"
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Tag on verso of photograph reads: "Return to Library"
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Jim Lorimer and his wife Cicely

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45961
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1969]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Lorimer and his wife Cicely dining at a formal occassion. Jim Lorimer represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again from 1979 to 1983 for the New Democratic Party. Before that he was a Burnaby Council member from 1966 to 1968, and in 19…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1969]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 13.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-855
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Lorimer and his wife Cicely dining at a formal occassion. Jim Lorimer represented the provincial constituency of Burnaby-Willingdon from 1969 to 1975, and again from 1979 to 1983 for the New Democratic Party. Before that he was a Burnaby Council member from 1966 to 1968, and in 1990 he was awarded the status of Freeman, the highest award to be bestowed by the Municipal government.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Lorimer, James G "Jim"
Lorimer, Cicely Edith Charters
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Do Not Use / Reference Only"
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Model of the Aquarium of Ecology

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45614
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1968, published June 19, 1968
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of federal election candidates and Burnaby officials having a look at the architectural model for the (then soon to be constructed) Burnaby Aquarium of Ecology. Identified (from left) are; architect-designer Peter F. Smith, chairman of the Burnay parks commission A.B. "Sandy" Stewart, Li…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1968, published June 19, 1968
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 18 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-508
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of federal election candidates and Burnaby officials having a look at the architectural model for the (then soon to be constructed) Burnaby Aquarium of Ecology. Identified (from left) are; architect-designer Peter F. Smith, chairman of the Burnay parks commission A.B. "Sandy" Stewart, Liberal candidate Ray Perrault, mayor Alan Emmott, and Aquarium promoter and president Don Spiegel.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Officials - Elected Officials
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Smith, Peter F.
Stewart, A.B. "Sandy"
Perrault, Ray
Emmott, Alan H.
Spiegel, Don
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Douglas Road School gymnasium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38648
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1960
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two workmen (unidentified) standing next to a truckload of lumber outside the new Douglas Road School gymnasium.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1960
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Douglas Road School subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
471-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2005-3
Scope and Content
Photograph of two workmen (unidentified) standing next to a truckload of lumber outside the new Douglas Road School gymnasium.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Buildings - Schools
Names
Douglas Road School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Gordon, Ethel
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Canada Way
Street Address
4861 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Douglas Road School gymnasium construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38646
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1960
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crew of workmen working on the construction of the new Douglas Road School gymnasium. None of the men are identified.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1960
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Douglas Road School subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
471-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2005-3
Scope and Content
Photograph of a crew of workmen working on the construction of the new Douglas Road School gymnasium. None of the men are identified.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Buildings - Schools
Names
Douglas Road School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Gordon, Ethel
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4861 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Interview with Ron Smitherman by Eric Damer November 15, 2012 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory403
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1945-1979
Length
0:08:43
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of his early years in construction. Ron discusses what it was like to be in construction during the postwar era. He also discusses his father's work as a carpenter and the changes that occurred with the introduction of electric car…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording pertains to Ron Smitherman's memories of his early years in construction. Ron discusses what it was like to be in construction during the postwar era. He also discusses his father's work as a carpenter and the changes that occurred with the introduction of electric carpentry tools.
Date Range
1945-1979
Photo Info
Ron Smitherman, [199-]. Item no. 549-065.
Length
0:08:43
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Interviewer
Damer, Eric
Interview Date
November 15, 2012
Scope and Content
Recording is an interview with Ron Smitherman conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, November 15, 2012. Major theme discussed: building construction and development in Burnaby.
Biographical Notes
Born in 1933 and raised in Vancouver, Ron Smitherman learned the construction trade from his father, upgrading his knowledge and skills as techniques and materials changed and improved. Ron built houses and commercial buildings in Burnaby and elsewhere during the nineteen-forties, fifties and sixties. In 1969 Ron and his family settled in Burnaby where he shifted his business to real estate.
Total Tracks
6
Total Length
0:46:51
Interviewee Name
Smitherman, Ron
Interview Location
Burnaby Village Museum
Interviewer Bio
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burna-Boom Oral History Project series
Transcript Available
None
Media Type
Sound Recording
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Audio Tracks

Track one of recording of interview with Ron Smitherman

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Minard Hill

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82612
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960-1988]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of a man identified as Minard Hill, holding a hammer.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960-1988]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-176
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of a man identified as Minard Hill, holding a hammer.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Hill, Minard Gerald "Gerry"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in pencil on verso reads: "Donated by Mrs Piers"
Accompanying newspaper clipping attached to album page is titled "Surveyors' Examinations"
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Simon Fraser University construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38212
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.2 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a the construction of a Simon Fraser University (SFU) campus building. A crane can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[196-] (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 ; 3.2 x 4.5 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-799
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of a the construction of a Simon Fraser University (SFU) campus building. A crane can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Simon Fraser University
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
University Drive
Street Address
8888 University Drive
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Women's Residence under construction

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a building under construction at the Simon Fraser University site. A label on the photograph reads in part: "Women's residence. Erickson-Massey Architects. Laing Construction and Equipment Ltd. General Contractors."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Hazel L'Estrange subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
372-010
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
BHS1991-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of a building under construction at the Simon Fraser University site. A label on the photograph reads in part: "Women's residence. Erickson-Massey Architects. Laing Construction and Equipment Ltd. General Contractors."
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Simon Fraser University
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Frank, Leonard
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
University Drive
Street Address
8888 University Drive
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Bob Prittie

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1968
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Robert W. Prittie, New Democratic Party's Member of Parliament (MP) for Burnaby-Richmond from 1962 to 1968. He was a Burnaby Councillor from 1959 to 1962, and served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1969 to 1973.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1968
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-906
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Robert W. Prittie, New Democratic Party's Member of Parliament (MP) for Burnaby-Richmond from 1962 to 1968. He was a Burnaby Councillor from 1959 to 1962, and served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1969 to 1973.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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