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Lillooet stories

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7465
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1977
Call Number
398.2 LIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
398.2 LIL
Contributor
Bouchard, Randy
Kennedy, Dorothy I.D.
Place of Publication
Victoria, British Columbia
Publisher
Aural History, Provincial Archives of British Columbia
Publication Date
1977
Series
Sound heritage ; v. 6, no. 1
Physical Description
ii, 78 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Folklore--Canada
Legends--British Columbia
Oral history
Oral history--British Columbia
British Columbia--History
Periodicals
Subjects
Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia - Social life and customs
Notes
"edited and revised by Randy Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy." -- title page.
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Nu-tka : Captain Cook and the Spanish explorers on the coast

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1978
Call Number
970 NUT v. 7, no. 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
970 NUT v. 7, no. 1
Contributor
Efrat, Barbara S., 1935-2017
Langlois, W. J., 1949-
Place of Publication
Victoria, British Columbia
Publisher
Aural History Program, Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Travel Industry, Provincial Archives of B.C.
Publication Date
1978
Series
Sound heritage; v. 7, no.1
Library Subject (LOC)
Cook, James, 1728-1779
Nootka Indians--History
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia--History
Oral history
Oral history--British Columbia
British Columbia--History
Botany
Plants, Useful--British Columbia --History
Periodicals
Subjects
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Notes
"Edited by Barbara S. Efrat and W.J. Langlois." -- title page
"The editors of this volume have chosen to emphasize the linguistic spelling of the word Nootka. The word NU-TKA means " circling about" and is explained in detail by the excellent account of Mrs. Winifred David on page 55. " -- title page
"This volume is the first part of a two-part series to commemorate the Captain Cook Bicentennial. It is the intent of the editors that the two volumes should form one unit. The second volume Nu-tka : the history and survival of Nootkan culture will follow in short order . W.J.L. " -- title page
Includes bibliographical references
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Nu-tka : the history and survival of Nootkan culture

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1978
Call Number
970 NUT v. 7, no. 2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
970 NUT v. 7, no. 2
Contributor
Efrat, Barbara S., 1935-2017
Langlois, W. J., 1949-
Place of Publication
Victoria, British Columbia
Publisher
Aural History Program, Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Travel Industry, Provincial Archives of B.C.
Publication Date
1978
Series
Sound heritage; v. 7, no. 2
Printer
K.M. MacDonald, Queen's Printer
Physical Description
65 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 27 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Nootka Indians--History
Nootka Indians--Social life and customs
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia--Vancouver Island
British Columbia--Vancouver Island
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia--History
Oral history
Oral history--British Columbia
British Columbia--History
Periodicals
Subjects
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Notes
"Edited by Barbara S. Efrat and W.J. Langlois." -- title page
"This volume is the second part of a two-part series to commemorate the Captain Cook Bicentennial. It is the intent of the editors that the two volumes should form one unit. The first volume Nu-tka : Captain Cook and the Spanish Explorers on the Coast provides historical background on the contact period. W.J.L. " -- title page
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Sound heritage : volume 3, number 1

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1974
Call Number
971.1005 SOU v. 3, no. 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
971.1005 SOU v. 3, no. 1
Contributor
Bouchard, Randy
Orchard, Imbert, 1909-
Langlois, W. J., 1949-
Place of Publication
Victoria, British Columbia
Publisher
Aural History Institute of British Columbia
Publication Date
1974
Series
Sound heritage : volume 3, number 1
Physical Description
ii, 42 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Oral history
Oral history--British Columbia
British Columbia--History
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia--History
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia
Sound--Recording and Reproducing--History
Periodicals
Subjects
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Notes
Contents: Comments on the issue Guest Commentary Aural History Institute of British Columbia Aural History Convention - 1973 British Columbia Indian Language Project Report of the Oral History Committee of the Canadian Historical Association's Archives Section A View from McGill University Tape recordings in Radio Documentaries
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Sound heritage : volume 4, number 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7475
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1975
Call Number
971.1005 SOU v. 4, no. 2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
971.1005 SOU v. 4, no. 2
Contributor
Langlois, W. J., 1949-
Cauthers, Janet Helen, 1944-
Reimer, Derek
Place of Publication
Victoria, BC
Publisher
Aural History Provincial Archives of British Columbia
Publication Date
1975
Series
Sound heritage : volume 4, number 2
Printer
K.M. MacDonald, Queen's Printer
Physical Description
viii, 54 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Oral history
Oral history--British Columbia
British Columbia--History
Goodwin, Ginger
Lillooet Indians--Folklore
Fraser, Simon, 1776-1862
Haida Indians --Folklore
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia--History
Folklore--Canada
Carr, Emily, 1871-1945
Sound recordings--Canada
Periodicals
Subjects
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Notes
"W.J. Langlois, Editor ; Janet Cauthers, Assistant Editor ; Derek Reimer, Assistant Editor." -- title page.
"David Day, Guest Editor." -- title page. Contents: Foreward - Ernest Hall (Provincial Secretary) Notes on Contributors Introduction: Aural history, Regional studies and literature in British Columbia The Creation of Man: The Creation of Man: One The Creation of Man: Two How the Animals and Birds Got Their Names The Kiskatinaw Songs: Stranger Song Captive Song Inside Song Sorcerer's Song The Exploration: How Simon Fraser Saw the Lillooets How the Lillooets Saw Simon Fraser For Simon Fraser My Father Simon Fraser The Mackenzie Fraser Thompson River Plot Eustice Smith - Two Histories The Ginger Goodwin Controversy Sergeant Lees' View William Pritchard's View Cumberland Graveyard, February 1973 Ginger: A play Four Statements on Work Prarie Letter The Cowichan The Tooth Journal Entry Emily Carr: Poem from: Emily Klee Wyck: An Interview A Short Trip With Young Emily The Spoils of War : Three Veterans/Three Poems Canada at War At Bay With Big Dutch Remembering Esquimalt Skookum Country D.N.A. Stereo Tape Magazine
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Sound heritage : volume 5, number 4

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7476
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1976
Call Number
971.1005 SOU v. 5, no. 4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
971.1005 SOU v. 5, no. 4
Contributor
Langlois, W. J., 1949-
Cauthers, Janet Helen, 1944-
Reimer, Derek
Place of Publication
Victoria, BC
Publisher
Aural History Provincial Archives of British Columbia
Publication Date
1976
Series
Sound heritage : volume 5, number 4
Printer
K.M. MacDonald, Queen's Printer
Physical Description
vi, 80 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Oral history
Oral history--British Columbia
British Columbia--History
Haida Art
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia--Languages--Study and Teaching
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia--Social Life and Customs
Indigenous peoples--British Columbia--Social Conditions
Periodicals
Subjects
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Notes
"W.J. Langlois, Editor ; Janet Cauthers, Assistant Editor ; Derek Reimer, Assistant Editor." -- title page.
"Robert Levine, Guest Editor." -- title page
Includes bibliographical references
Contents: Introduction: Native Lauguages and Culture The Hesquiat Project : Research in Native Indian Aural History My Own Native Land : Some Reflections On The Lives of Native People Recording In The Native Language The Suppression of B.C. Languages : Filling In The Gaps In The Documentary Record Interview With Francis Williams, Haida Artist
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Personal material

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82732
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlai…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS167-008
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlain from Liverpool and a letter from the Office of the Mayor addressed to Mary Ann Simnett for her ninetieth birthday. Also included is a photograph (see item 559-001). Also included are newsclippings regarding Robert Burnaby and the "Bygones of Burnaby" book, a programme of the Robert Burnaby Commemorative Dinner, a photocopy of "The Argus" (Burnaby South High School's newspaper) from 1938, a programme from Madys Pridmore Brown's Variety Programme, "The Buzzer" Volume 40 Issue 16 advertising Vancouver street cars, New Vista Society certificate addressed to Hazel Simnett, an envelope of Fenwick Lansdowne bird prints from 1957 and a print of the Royal Family found in a cardboard envelope postmarked 1972.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Performances - Concerts
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Personal Symbols - Certificates
Transportation
Persons - Royalty
Names
Simnett, Hazel
Simnett, Frederick "Fred"
Simnett, Mary Ann
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on note accompanying file on folder ; The Argue was stapled together
Simnett personal papers series
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
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Rail classics, vol. 2, no. 2

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1973
Call Number
388.46 RAI v. 2, no. 2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
388.46 RAI v. 2, no. 2
Place of Publication
Canoga Park, Calif.
Publisher
Challenge Publication Inc.
Publication Date
1973
Physical Description
82 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Transportation
Electric railroads
Local transit
Street-railroads
British Columbia--History
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Rail
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Notes
"Commuting in British Columbia, Vancouver's British Columbia Electric Railway was the Canadian Equivalent of the Sprawling Pacific Electric by Ira L. Swett" -- page 40 - 45.
Details about the "Districts of Interurban line plus descriptions of different interurban cars operating in the system.
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BC studies, Number 11, Fall 1971

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1971
Call Number
388.4 ROY
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
388.4 ROY
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
BC Studies
Publication Date
1971
Physical Description
85 p. ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Street-railroads
Electric railroads
Transportation
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Notes
ISSN:0005-2949
Includes an article: "Regulating the British Columbia electric railway : the first public utilities commission in British Columbia", by Patricia E. Roy.
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Interurban again

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6712
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
2013
Call Number
388.46 FRA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
388.46 FRA
Contributor
Hudson, Ray
Place of Publication
Surrey, B.C.
Publisher
Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
16 P. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Electric railroads
Local transit
Street-railroads
Transportation
Periodicals
British Columbia--History
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Notes
"Editor, Ray Hudson
"Website is www.fvhrs.org"
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A century of model trains

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Levy, Allen
Publication Date
1974
Call Number
625.1 LEV
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
625.1 LEV
Author
Levy, Allen
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Crescent Books
Publication Date
1974
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 x 34 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Models
Subjects
Transportation
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A collector's guide and history to Lionel Trains

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
McComas, Tom
Tuohy, James
Publication Date
c1975
Call Number
625.1 MCC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
625.1 MCC
Author
McComas, Tom
Tuohy, James
Place of Publication
Wilmette, Ill.
Publisher
TM Productions
Publication Date
c1975
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Models
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Volume VI : Advertising & art.
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B.C. rail guides, No. 2 1973

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
625.2 MEY
Author
Canadian Railroad Historical Association. Pacific Coast Division
Place of Publication
Vancouver, B.C.
Publisher
The Association
Publication Date
1973
Physical Description
12 p. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--British Columbia--History
Subjects
Transportation
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Certificate of membership for Norman Thomas Carson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17594
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1 Jan. 1944
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Document collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Certificate of Membership for Norman Thomas Carson who was admitted as a member of the Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes [sic] of America by Division No. 134 of New Westminster, British Columbia. Certification was granted on January 1, 1…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Document collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Certificate of Membership for Norman Thomas Carson who was admitted as a member of the Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes [sic] of America by Division No. 134 of New Westminster, British Columbia. Certification was granted on January 1, 1944 and signed by W.D. Mahon International President.
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Names
Carson, Norman Thomas "Tom"
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Accession Code
BV012.18.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
1 Jan. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
29-Sep-2021
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Flight training notebook

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1943]
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.
Creator
Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV023.24.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1943]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Flight training notes

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20358
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1943]
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.
Creator
Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV023.24.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1943]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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List of names arriving by Pacific Coaster at Vancouver Airport

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
12 Jul. 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a notification with list of names of exectuive and managers arriving on the Sears-Roebuck "Pacific Coaster" July 12, 1954. List of names includes: Mr. A.T. Cushman (Vice President Pacific Coast Territory); Mr. C.E. Brabyn (Pacific Coast Personnel Manager; Mr. R.G. Curry, Territori…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a notification with list of names of exectuive and managers arriving on the Sears-Roebuck "Pacific Coaster" July 12, 1954. List of names includes: Mr. A.T. Cushman (Vice President Pacific Coast Territory); Mr. C.E. Brabyn (Pacific Coast Personnel Manager; Mr. R.G. Curry, Territorial Auditor, Pacific Coast; Mr. W.H. Hochmuth, Service Manager, Pacific Coast; Mr. S.W. Pettigrew, Public Relations Manager, Pacific Coast; Mr. R. Barclay, Regional Manager, Henry Rose L.W. & Western Districts; Mr. D.F. Craib, Boyle Street Manager; Mr. K.R. Barton, Los Angeles Group Manager; Mr. W.G. Kees, General Manager, Los Angeles Mail Order; Mr. H.S. Brown, California Zone Manager; Mr. J.L. Williams, San Diego Manager; Mr. W.P. Sullivan, Pacific Northwest Zone Manager; Mr. S.W. Donogh, Seattle Group Manager; Mr. N. Ash, Regional Manager, Henry Rose Seattle; Mr. C.B. Bennett, Regional Auditor Seattle and crew members, Mr. R.C. Waggoner and Mr. P.M. Carabelli.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Accession Code
BV021.26.95
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
12 Jul. 1954
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Item was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
Images
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Pilot certification for Ray Fleming

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1960
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w; 6.5 x 5 cm + 1 p. textual record
Scope and Content
Pilot certification and photograph of Ray Fleming used as indentification for his pilot's license. Ray Fleming was certified as a pilot on July 24, 1960, under the Aero Club of B.C. to fly Cessna and Fleet Canuck airplanes. The photograph is pasted to two sided document recording various aircraft f…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w; 6.5 x 5 cm + 1 p. textual record
Material Details
Photograph is pasted to a large piece of paper for identification purposes
Scope and Content
Pilot certification and photograph of Ray Fleming used as indentification for his pilot's license. Ray Fleming was certified as a pilot on July 24, 1960, under the Aero Club of B.C. to fly Cessna and Fleet Canuck airplanes. The photograph is pasted to two sided document recording various aircraft flights along with a certification stamp and signature.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Names
Fleming, John Reyland "Ray"
Accession Code
BV016.46.101
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
1960
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Aug-2018
Notes
Title based on information from photograph album
Photograph is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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Pilot's flying log book

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1939-1940
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force, Pilot's Flying Log Book belonging to Elmer Wilson Martin (Can. C522). Book contains entries between June 29 and December 23, 1939 and January 13 and July 31, 1940 and Sept. 1940. Pilot training took place at Camp Borden where training for pilots, navigat…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force, Pilot's Flying Log Book belonging to Elmer Wilson Martin (Can. C522). Book contains entries between June 29 and December 23, 1939 and January 13 and July 31, 1940 and Sept. 1940. Pilot training took place at Camp Borden where training for pilots, navigators, air gunners, air bombers and flight engineers for the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth air forces. According to the log book, Elmer Martin was trained on various aircraft at this location. Canadian Forces Base Borden is located in Ontario.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.37.10
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1939-1940
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
Documents
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RCAF Flying Log Book and navigation maps

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1943-1945
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 book (hardcover) + 1 map : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 34.5 x 40.5 cm + 7 maps : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 41.5 x 33.5 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of a "Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot" assigned to J.H. Corsbie along with eight aircraft navigation maps for flying at night titled; "Newcastle to Prague" and "Hull to Venice" with navigational markings created by Joseph H. Corsbie. Entries in lo…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 book (hardcover) + 1 map : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 34.5 x 40.5 cm + 7 maps : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 41.5 x 33.5 cm
Material Details
Scale : 1:2,890,000 (approx.)
Scope and Content
File consists of a "Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot" assigned to J.H. Corsbie along with eight aircraft navigation maps for flying at night titled; "Newcastle to Prague" and "Hull to Venice" with navigational markings created by Joseph H. Corsbie. Entries in log book provide detailed records of Corsbie's training and flights undertaken on RCAF service aircraft between March 1943 and July 1945 along with units which Corsbie served as observer or air gunner and the aircraft in which he's flown (1943-1944).
Other Title Information
Full title of book "Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for aircrew other than Pilot"
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Responsibility
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.44
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1943-1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of file
7 maps titled "Hull to Venice / Heights in Feet" include identifier below bottom border reading: "O.R.1373 / Spot-Height Corrections, 1944"_"Compiled and drawn at H.Q./G.S.G.S.-1943"
1 map titled "Newcastle to Prague / Heights in Feet" include identifier below bottom border reading: "O.R.1373 / Spot-Height Corrections, 1944"_" H.Q./G.S.G.S.-1943"
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Documents
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