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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [190-?]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w photogravure on paper ; 10.0 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the north side of Deer Lake, including the Hart family's "Avalon" estate (which later became Hart House restaurant). The photograph was likely taken from a hill on Sperling Avenue. The photogravure has been made into a greeting card. Printed on the bottom front of the card: "Deer Lak…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w photogravure on paper ; 10.0 x 12.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the north side of Deer Lake, including the Hart family's "Avalon" estate (which later became Hart House restaurant). The photograph was likely taken from a hill on Sperling Avenue. The photogravure has been made into a greeting card. Printed on the bottom front of the card: "Deer Lake B.C. / May your Christmas be a Merry One / And the New Year full of Happiness." An annotation on the back of the back of the card reads, "Looking NNE. / probably from hill on Sperling Ave."

Subjects: Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds; Holidays - Christmas

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue; Deer Lake

Street Address: 6664 Deer Lake Avenue

Accession Code: HV976.139.1

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [190-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-06-20

Notes: Transcribed title

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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 1

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1892-1905

Length: 0:09:33

Summary: This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. He tells stories of the antics he got into with his brothers. Claude's wife, Marion Hill speaks encouraging words.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. He tells stories of the antics he got into with his brothers. Claude's wife, Marion Hill speaks encouraging words.

Date Range: 1892-1905

Photo Info: Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933

Length: 0:09:33

Subjects: Holidays - Christmas

Geographic Access: Douglas Road; Canada Way

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

Interviewer: Stevens, Colin

Interview Date: November 7, 1977

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.

Biographical Notes: Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.

Total Tracks: 4

Total Length: 0:30:00

Interviewee Name: Hill, Claude; Hill, Marion

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Oral history subseries

Media Type: Sound Recording

Web Notes: Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.

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Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933 thumbnail

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Track one of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill

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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 2

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1892-1905

Length: 0:08:15

Summary: This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. Claude and Marion HIll continue discussing Christmas traditions of the time.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview pertains to A. Claude Hill's memories of Christmas as a young boy, living in the Deer Lake area. Claude and Marion HIll continue discussing Christmas traditions of the time.

Date Range: 1892-1905

Photo Info: Claude Hill, the son of Bernard and Marian Hill, [1888]. Item no. 477-933

Length: 0:08:15

Subjects: Holidays - Christmas

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Interviewer: Stevens, Colin

Interview Date: November 7, 1977

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with A. Claude Hill and his wife Marion Hill, conducted by Colin Stevens, November 7, 1977. Major themes discussed are: Christmas traditions and his Deer Lake neighbourhood.

Biographical Notes: Claude Hill was born in England about 1885, the eldest son of Marian (Berkeley) and Bernard R. Hill. His younger sibling were Frank, Winnie and Minard Gerald “Gerry.” Claude Hill was named after Bernard’s older brother, Louis Claude Hill. Claude's father, Bernard R. Hill was born in Bengal, India while his father worked for the East Indian Railway. He and his older brother Uncle Claude became strawberry farmers in Burnaby despite their years of training as engineers. Between them, the Hill brothers owned all the land between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake where Deer Creek runs, and half way around Deer Lake. After the decline in the strawberry industry, Bernard worked as a surveyor for the municipality. He also served as Burnaby Councillor and School Trustee. Bernard built his family home at Douglas Road near Deer Lake in 1892. His oldest child, Claude was seven years old at the time and his first years of school in Burnaby were at Douglas Road. Later, Claude rode a horse and buggy with his younger brother to travel to school in New Westminster. A.Claude Hill married Marion "Mamie" in his early twenties.

Total Tracks: 4

Total Length: 0:30:00

Interviewee Name: Hill, Claude; Hill, Marion

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Oral history subseries

Media Type: Sound Recording

Web Notes: Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.

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Audio Tracks

Track two of interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill

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Fred Leggett at ticket booth

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993]

Collection/Fonds: Fred K. Leggett family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 x 11 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of Fred Leggett standing at a ticket booth in front of a carousel at an unidentified location. Fred's father, Fred Kirk Leggett was the original owner of Parker Carousel no. 119 (although it is uncertain if the carousel pictured is Parker Carousel no. 119).

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Fred K. Leggett family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 x 11 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of Fred Leggett standing at a ticket booth in front of a carousel at an unidentified location. Fred's father, Fred Kirk Leggett was the original owner of Parker Carousel no. 119 (although it is uncertain if the carousel pictured is Parker Carousel no. 119).

Subjects: Recreational Devices - Carousels

Names: Leggett, Fred

Accession Code: BV993.51.3

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 01-Jun-09

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in pen on verso of photograph reads: "P91-5-3"; 1 photograph : b&w ; 120 film copy negative accompanying

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Fred Leggett at ticket booth, [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993] thumbnail

Leggett children at the Lone Star circus

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1900 and 1919]

Collection/Fonds: Fred K. Leggett family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 6.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of (from left) Leon Leggett, Norvie Leggett, Dedie Leggett and Fred Leggett J standing in front of a mechanical ride. The man standing at the back with the black hat is the children's father, Fred Kirk Leggett from Houston, Texas (the original owner of Parker Carousel no. 119). He owned …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Fred K. Leggett family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 10 x 6.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of (from left) Leon Leggett, Norvie Leggett, Dedie Leggett and Fred Leggett J standing in front of a mechanical ride. The man standing at the back with the black hat is the children's father, Fred Kirk Leggett from Houston, Texas (the original owner of Parker Carousel no. 119). He owned the Lone Star circus and the airship was part of the circus attraction.

Subjects: Recreational Devices - Amusement Rides

Names: Leggett, Dedie; Leggett, Fred; Leggett, Fred Kirk; Leggett, Leon; Leggett, Norvie

Accession Code: BV004.94.2

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1900 and 1919]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 09-Jun-09

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on verso of photograph reads: "Children standing by Airship"

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Leggett children at the Lone Star circus, [between 1900 and 1919] thumbnail

Leggett family on carousel

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993]

Collection/Fonds: Fred K. Leggett family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 11.5 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of Norvie Leggett and three of her children on a carousel. Her daughter Norvie is sitting on the horse, Fred is standing to the left and Leon is standing in front (to the right). These are the children of Norvie and Fred Kirk Leggett, the original owners of Parker Carousel no. 119 (altho…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Fred K. Leggett family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 11.5 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of Norvie Leggett and three of her children on a carousel. Her daughter Norvie is sitting on the horse, Fred is standing to the left and Leon is standing in front (to the right). These are the children of Norvie and Fred Kirk Leggett, the original owners of Parker Carousel no. 119 (although it is uncertain if the carousel pictured is Parker Carousel no. 119).

Subjects: Recreational Devices - Carousels

Names: Leggett, Fred; Leggett, Leon; Leggett, Norvie; Frame, Norvie Leggett; C.W. Parker no. 119 Carousel

Accession Code: BV993.51.5

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 01-Jun-09

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in pen on verso of photograph reads: "P91-5-5"; 1 photograph : b&w ; 120 film copy negative accompanying; 1 photograph : sepia slide ; 35 mm accompanying

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Leggett family on carousel, [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993] thumbnail

Leon Leggett on a carousel

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993]

Collection/Fonds: Fred K. Leggett family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 7.5 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of Leon Leggett riding on a carousel horse. He has a shirt and pants on (that are rolled up past the knee) and he isn't wearing any shoes. Leon Leggett was a son of Fred Kirk Leggett, the original owner of Parker Carousel no. 119 (although it is uncertain if the carousel pictured is Park…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Fred K. Leggett family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 7.5 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of Leon Leggett riding on a carousel horse. He has a shirt and pants on (that are rolled up past the knee) and he isn't wearing any shoes. Leon Leggett was a son of Fred Kirk Leggett, the original owner of Parker Carousel no. 119 (although it is uncertain if the carousel pictured is Parker Carousel no. 119).

Subjects: Recreational Devices - Carousels

Names: C.W. Parker no. 119 Carousel

Accession Code: BV993.51.8

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 01-Jun-09

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in pen on verso of photograph reads: "P91-5-8"; 1 photograph : b&w ; 120 film copy negative accompanying; 1 photograph : sepia slide ; 35 mm accompanying

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Leon Leggett on a carousel, [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993] thumbnail

Mackenzie family on lawn swing

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1907 or 1908]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 10.6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the MacKenzie family on a wooden swinging bench on the lawn. Depicted in the photograph are Eunice MacKenzie (the mother), Jean MacKenzie (the daughter), Donald MacKenzie (the son), and a baby (Art MacKenzie) held by Mrs. MacKenzie.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 10.6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the MacKenzie family on a wooden swinging bench on the lawn. Depicted in the photograph are Eunice MacKenzie (the mother), Jean MacKenzie (the daughter), Donald MacKenzie (the son), and a baby (Art MacKenzie) held by Mrs. MacKenzie.

Subjects: Recreational Devices - Swings

Names: Davidson, Jean MacKenzie; MacKenzie, Art; MacKenzie, Donald B.; MacKenzie, Eunice

Accession Code: BV985.24.4

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1907 or 1908]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-12-19

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Mackenzie family on lawn swing, [1907 or 1908] thumbnail

Three men beside carousel

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993]

Collection/Fonds: Fred K. Leggett family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 7 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of three unidentified men standing beside a carousel. Two of them are wearing light-coloured shirts with dark pants and suspenders. The third man is wearing a dark shirt, dark pants and a cowboy hat. The location has not been identified.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Fred K. Leggett family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 11.5 x 7 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of three unidentified men standing beside a carousel. Two of them are wearing light-coloured shirts with dark pants and suspenders. The third man is wearing a dark shirt, dark pants and a cowboy hat. The location has not been identified.

Subjects: Recreational Devices - Carousels

Accession Code: BV993.51.7

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1900 and 1919] (date of original), copied [1993]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 01-Jun-09

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in pen on verso of photograph reads: "P91-5-7"; 1 photograph : b&w ; 120 film copy negative accompanying; 1 photograph : sepia slide ; 35 mm accompanying

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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 1

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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory205

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Fred Leggett at ticket booth

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Leggett children at the Lone Star circus

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Leggett family on carousel

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Leon Leggett on a carousel

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Mackenzie family on lawn swing

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Three men beside carousel

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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 1

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Interview with Claude Hill and Marion Hill November 7, 1977 - Track 2

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Fred Leggett at ticket booth

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Leggett children at the Lone Star circus

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Leggett family on carousel

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Leon Leggett on a carousel

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Mackenzie family on lawn swing

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Three men beside carousel

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