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script

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90314
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.13.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.13.2
Description
This is a stack of yellowed paper with two staples holding it together. The front cover has been torn off, exposing the third page which reads "Cast of Characters", and a full listing of the characters. The name "Grieg" is written in cursive in pencil on this page. The pages are tattered and torn. The back cover has a description of the play "Pollyanna" and "The Charm School", each with a synopsis. It also has the playwright's details: Samuel French 25 West 45th Street, New York City.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Literary Works
Object Term
Script
Marks/Labels
Cast of Characters Pollyanna The Charm School
Colour
Yellow
Brown
Measurements
19 cm high x 12 cm wide x 0.5 cm deep
Title
The Hidden Guest
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Arts
Documentary Artifacts - Scripts
Performances - Dramatic Performances
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5th Burnaby Brownie concert

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4826
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of 5th Burnaby Brownie Concert with 5th Burnaby Brownies, 5th Burnaby Guides, 1st North Burnaby Cubs and Scouts, Vancouver Sea Rangers, Brown Owl, Mrs. K. Hebron, Area Commissioner Miss R. McArthur, onstage at Gilmore Avenue School Auditorium.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of 5th Burnaby Brownie Concert with 5th Burnaby Brownies, 5th Burnaby Guides, 1st North Burnaby Cubs and Scouts, Vancouver Sea Rangers, Brown Owl, Mrs. K. Hebron, Area Commissioner Miss R. McArthur, onstage at Gilmore Avenue School Auditorium.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
5th Burnaby Brownie Pack
Hebron, Kathleen Billingham
Accession Code
BV015.35.176
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1948
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
March 9, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This photograph is similar to photograph BV015.35.156.10 but includes people on the right side of the stage.
Handwritten annotations above photograph reads: "5th Burnaby Brownie Concert with 5th Burnaby Brownies, 5th Burnaby Guides, 1st North Burnaby Cubs and Scouts, Vancouver Sea Rangers, Brown Owl, / Mrs. K. Hebron (below right), Area Commissioner Miss R. McArthur, onstage / at Gilmore Avenue School Auditorium...opening...Feb 25th"
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "5th Brownie Pack" 1948-1965 Item BV015.35.156
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The Magic Forest

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4819
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of unidentified members of the 5th Burnaby Brownie Pack dressed in white bunny costumes. The Brownies are dressed in costume to perform "The Magic Forest" story at the Girl Guide Rally at the Hastings Auditorium. The group of girls are gathered together on the floor of the auditorium wit…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of unidentified members of the 5th Burnaby Brownie Pack dressed in white bunny costumes. The Brownies are dressed in costume to perform "The Magic Forest" story at the Girl Guide Rally at the Hastings Auditorium. The group of girls are gathered together on the floor of the auditorium with members of the audience in the bleachers behind them.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
5th Burnaby Brownie Pack
Accession Code
BV015.35.171
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
March 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Label beneath photograph reads: "BROWNIES IN WHITE. BROWNIES' CONTRIBUTION TO THE GIRL / GUIDE RALLY SATURDAY NIGHT AT HASTINGS AUDITORIUM CONSISTED / OF A FANTASY STORY KNOWN TO ALL / THEIR MEMBERS."
Photograph is a part of original scrapbook "5th Brownie Pack" 1948-1965 Item BV015.35.156
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programme

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90313
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.13.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.13.1
Description
This programme is a blue 8.5 x 11 folded sheet with black print. The front page shares the details of the play called "The Hidden Guest" presented by The Unity Club and performed by the Edmonds Baptist Young People's Union. It took place at the Edmonds Public Hall on Friday April 26, 1929 at 8:15pm. The Edmonds BYPU Orchestra is listed on the front also. The second and fourth pages are non-illustrated advertisements for local businesses. Page three lists the cast character name and given name, in order of appearance.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
Object Term
Program
Marks/Labels
Calam & Thomas Dyers and Cleaners, 1202 Kingsway Barber Shop and Beauty Parlour, 7th Avenue and 12th Street Edmonds Woods Yard: Wood Coal and General Teaming Bennet Meat Market, 12th Street Davies & Son, 1349 Kingsway Edmonds Meat Market, 1380 Edmonds Street
Colour
Blue
Black
Measurements
8.5" x 11" sheet folded, once.
Maker
Unity Club
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Title
The Hidden Guest: A Three Act Comedy
Publication Date
1929
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Programs
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Religions - Christianity
Buildings - Recreational - Community Halls
Names
Edmonds Baptist Church
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Children performing onstage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2137
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 May 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Performances - Dramatic Performances
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Names
James Cowan Theatre
Accession Code
BV005.54.185
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 May 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 21, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Children performing onstage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2143
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 May 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Performances - Dramatic Performances
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Names
James Cowan Theatre
Accession Code
BV005.54.191
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 May 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 21, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Children performing onstage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13200
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 May 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Performances - Dramatic Performances
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Names
James Cowan Theatre
Accession Code
BV005.54.186
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 May 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 21, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Children performing onstage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13201
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 May 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Performances - Dramatic Performances
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Celebrations - Centennials
Names
James Cowan Theatre
Accession Code
BV005.54.187
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 May 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 21, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Children performing onstage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13202
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 May 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Performances - Dramatic Performances
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Celebrations - Centennials
Names
James Cowan Theatre
Accession Code
BV005.54.188
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 May 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 21, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Children performing onstage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13203
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 May 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Performances - Dramatic Performances
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Celebrations - Centennials
Names
James Cowan Theatre
Accession Code
BV005.54.189
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 May 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 21, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Children performing onstage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13204
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 May 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph ; b&w ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Performances - Dramatic Performances
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Celebrations - Centennials
Names
James Cowan Theatre
Accession Code
BV005.54.190
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 May 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 21, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Children performing onstage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13205
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 May 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of costumed children performing onstage at James Cowan Theatre as part of the Variety show by children's groups during the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Performances - Dramatic Performances
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Names
James Cowan Theatre
Accession Code
BV005.54.192
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 May 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 21, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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School Operetta at Edmonds Public Hall

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1930
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of students dressed in costumes from their performance of the Operetta "A Royal Jester", performed by the Edmonds School in the Public Hall on the Municipal Hall grounds at 7252 Kingsway.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of students dressed in costumes from their performance of the Operetta "A Royal Jester", performed by the Edmonds School in the Public Hall on the Municipal Hall grounds at 7252 Kingsway.
Subjects
Clothing - Costumes
Recreational Activities - Theatre
Names
Edmonds Community School
Burnaby Public Hall
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7252 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV988.1.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1930
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Photographer
Edmonds Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Written on the negative and therefore printed white on the photograph reads" A ROYAL JESTER/ EDMONDS SCHOOL/ -1930-" and "EDMONDS STUDIO/ -PHOTO-"
John "Jack" Hardy is believed to be pictured although he has not been identified
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Canoe and boat near Granthams Landing

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Aug. 1926
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two people paddling a canoe and a boat passing by on the water near Granthams Landing. Photograph is taken from Granthams Landing looking towards Keats and Bowen Island.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two people paddling a canoe and a boat passing by on the water near Granthams Landing. Photograph is taken from Granthams Landing looking towards Keats and Bowen Island.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Recreational Activities - Canoeing
Recreational Activities - Boating
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Accession Code
BV995.8.138
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Aug. 1926
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
hotograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 41
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Hopkins Ldg camp

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4583
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1915
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eight girls/women standing together on a dirt road with trees and brush in the background. They are all dressed in white shirts and bloomers and a few are carrying walking sticks.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eight girls/women standing together on a dirt road with trees and brush in the background. They are all dressed in white shirts and bloomers and a few are carrying walking sticks.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Recreational Activities - Camping
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Names
Wickham, Edith
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.155
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1915
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Hopkins_Ldg_Camp / 1915 / Edith_Wickham"
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Interview with Cice Brown, May 13, 2005 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18947
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 13, 2005
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (0:07:37 min)
Scope and Content
Track 1: This portion of the recording pertains to Cice Brown talking about growing up in West Burnaby near Central Park, between West Burnaby and McKay tram station. Cice describes the area in which she lived; talks about attending school at Kingsway West and highschool at Burnaby South. Interview…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (0:07:37 min)
Material Details
Interviewer: Tom Gooden Interviewee: Cice Brown Date of interview: May 13, 2005 Total Number of Tracks: 7 Total length of all Tracks: 0:40:19
Scope and Content
Track 1: This portion of the recording pertains to Cice Brown talking about growing up in West Burnaby near Central Park, between West Burnaby and McKay tram station. Cice describes the area in which she lived; talks about attending school at Kingsway West and highschool at Burnaby South. Interviewer asks about the types of activities she was involved while growing up. Cice recalls being a member of the school choir at Kingsway West, the music teacher and winning a competition. Cice talks about attending Burnaby South highschool at the start of World War II, her involvement with cadets as well as the "Hi-Y" club and playing outside in the Central Park neighbourhood.
History
Recording of an interview with Cice Brown, interviewed by Tom Gooden on May 13 2005. This recording was completed for an exhibit, Growing Up in Burnaby, for the Burnaby Village Museum. Major themes discussed are growing up in Burnaby in the 1930s and 40s.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Organizations - Adolescents' Societies and Clubs
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Organizations - Choirs
Names
Brown, Cice Chandler
Kingsway West School
Burnaby South High School
Central Park
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Accession Code
BV017.45.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 13, 2005
Media Type
Sound Recording
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Audio Tracks

Interview with Cice Brown, May 13, 2005 - Track 1, 1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 13, 2005

Interview with Cice Brown, May 13, 2005 - Track 1, 1930-1949 (interview content), interviewed May 13, 2005

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2017_0045_0003_001.mp3
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camp blanket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87411
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV015.35.42
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV015.35.42
Description
camp blanket or poncho; blue fleece “camp” poncho (single piece of cloth with neck hole cut out), hand-done blanket stitching around edges in light blue wool; covered in camp & travel related Guiding patches from the 1970’s & 1980’s (not all are sewn on, some are just pinned) and lapel pins.
Object History
Camp blanket that was worn at camp and belonged to Kay Thomas, a longtime Guider from South Burnaby and one of the founding members of the Burnaby Royal Trefoil Guild.
Category
03. Personal Artifacts
Classification
Clothing - - Outerwear
Measurements
Approx.: 121 cm x 154 cm
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Organizations - Women's Societies and Clubs
Recreational Activities - Camping
Clothing - Outerwear
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Trefoil Guild
Thomas, Kay
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Interview with Shirley Cohn

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19597
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (16 min., 57 sec.) (50 min., 36 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (50 min., 36 sec.)
Scope and Content
File consists of two recordings of oral history interviews with Shirley Cohn conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. The first interview was conducted on April 14, 2023 and the second interview was conducted on September 6, 2023. Summary of interview conducted on …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (16 min., 57 sec.) (50 min., 36 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (50 min., 36 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Eric Damer Interviewee: Shirley Cohn Location of Interviews: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Dates: April 14, 2023 and September 6, 2023 Total Number of Tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks: 67 min., 33 sec. Digital master recording (wav) recording of second interview (50 min., 36 sec.) was converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
File consists of two recordings of oral history interviews with Shirley Cohn conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar and Researcher, Eric Damer. The first interview was conducted on April 14, 2023 and the second interview was conducted on September 6, 2023. Summary of interview conducted on September 6, 2023: 0:00 – 16:09 Shirley Cohn shares background information about her parents who immigrated to Detroit from Hungary in the 1930’s. Shirley recalls what it was like for her parents being Jewish during World War II and how many of their relations were killed in the Holocaust. Shirley talks about her Jewish Hungarian heritage, what it was like growing up in Detroit, the Jewish community in Detroit and the Jewish holidays and traditions that her family celebrated. Shirley recalls her high school and University education and experiences, starting her career in social work and how she met her future husband, Theodore “Ted” Cohn. 16:10 – 18:27 Shirley shares the story about her father in law, Dr. Daniel E. Cohn who was Harry Houdini’s doctor at the time of his death in Detroit on Oct. 31, 1926. Shirley explains that she donated some of Dr. Daniel E. Cohn’s original documents pertaining to this event to the New York Public Library. 18:28 – 26:04 Shirley describes her experiences living and working in London Ontario while her husband was a professor at University of Western Ontario and Shirley worked as a social worker in family services. Shirley recalls experiences of anti-Semitism while living in London. Shirley talks about moving to Burnaby in 1977 after her husband took a job as a professor at Simon Fraser University. Shirley describes her experiences living in Burnaby, raising a family and working as a social worker at Burnaby General Hospital. 26:05 – 26:18 Shirley talks about her interests outside of work, her family’s involvement in the Burquest Jewish Community Association and being a member of Temple Shalom. Shirley conveys information about other Jewish synagogues in Greater Vancouver, describes Reform Judaism at Temple Shalom and some Jewish cultural practices that her family has been involved with. 26:19 – 33:12 Shirley describes her family’s experiences living in the Garden Village nieghbourhood in Burnaby, her involvement sharing Jewish cultural traditions at her children’s school and recalls her children’s experiences attending school in Burnaby. 33:13 – 40:46 Shirley conveys the career paths that her children took and talks about what she likes about living in Burnaby including; the walking and hiking trails, the cultural and art performances and her involvement in local politics. Shirley talks about her and her husband’s involvement in the SFU retirees association and the SFURA walking and hiking group. Shirley reflects on her husband’s academic career, experiences teaching at SFU and the role of the Hillel Jewish Students Association at the Simon Fraser University. Shirley talks about the difficulties of discussing political views about the State of Israel. Shirley describes some traditional Jewish foods, the roles that they play and a local bakery that carries Jewish bake goods. 40:47 – 50:36 Shirley describes her current daily life in Burnaby; working one day a week as a social worker, gardening, her involvement at Temple Shalom and the Jewish Community Centre and how she travels in Burnaby. Shirley recalls the changes that she’s encountered in Burnaby and in her career over the years, shares a story about her husband losing his thesis and describes what Burnaby was like while she was raising her family. Shirley shares what she thinks about the areas of development in Burnaby and conveys the importance of having parks and affordable housing. In closing, Shirley reflects on what is like to be a Jewish person living in Burnaby.
History
Interviewee biography: Shirley Tanner was born in Detroit in 1947. Her parents were both Jewish. Her mother fled Hungary as a refugee in 1939, while her father emigrated from there in 1934. Shirley attended public schools in Detroit, and then studied social work at the University of Michigan. After marriage, Shirley and Ted Cohn moved to Ontario where Ted had a faculty appointment at the University of Western Ontario in political science. Six years later they moved to Burnaby for Ted’s teaching position in political science at Simon Fraser University. While living in Burnaby, Shirley took care of a growing family while also practicing social work, mainly at Burnaby Hospital. The family enjoyed Burnaby’s libraries and parks. Shirley helped out at her children’s schools, became a Block Watch captain, and the family joined Burquest Jewish Community Association. The Cohns later became members of Temple Sholom Synagogue in Vancouver, while remaining in Burnaby. Beginning in 2009, Ted started an informal hiking group for retired Simon Fraser University staff. This group has been open to others, so now has a wide variety of members. Shirley has also helped lead hikes in the region. Interviewer biography: Eric Damer is a Burnaby Village Museum Interpreter, Museum Registrar, Researcher and Blacksmith. Eric pounded hot steel for the first time in 1977 in junior high. Fifteen years later, he joined Burnaby Village Museum where he has smithed for three decades. He also provides historical research for museum exhibits and special projects. Outside the museum, Eric is a social historian with a special interest in educational history.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Education
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Organizations
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Migration
Persons - Jewish Canadians
Religions - Judaism
Social Issues - Racism
Social Issues
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Cohn, Dr. Daniel E.
Cohn, Shirley
Cohn, Theodore H. "Ted"
Burquest
Hillel Jewish Students Association
Simon Fraser University
SFURA walking and hiking group
Simon Fraser University Retirees Association "SFURA"
Temple Shalom
Responsibility
Damer, Eric
Accession Code
BV023.16.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Summary, recording and transcript of second interview available on Heritage Burnaby
Images
Documents
Audio Tracks

Interview with Shirley Cohn, [1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023

Interview with Shirley Cohn, [1926-2023] (interview content), interviewed 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0001_003.mp3
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Burnaby South Secondary School choir performing outside of Burnaby Municipal Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13642
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1 Jan 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby South Secondary School choir performing outside on the lawn of Burnaby Municipal Hall during the Burnaby Centennial '71 New Year's Day Ceremony. The ground is covered in snow.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby South Secondary School choir performing outside on the lawn of Burnaby Municipal Hall during the Burnaby Centennial '71 New Year's Day Ceremony. The ground is covered in snow.
Subjects
Celebrations - Centennials
Organizations - Choirs
Names
Burnaby South High School
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Accession Code
BV005.54.537
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1 Jan 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
August 11, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Choir performing on opening day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13635
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 November 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a men's choir singing on Hill Street inside of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) on opening day November 19, 1971.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a men's choir singing on Hill Street inside of Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) on opening day November 19, 1971.
Subjects
Events - Openings
Persons - Crowds
Organizations - Choirs
Performances
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.530
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 November 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
August 11, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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