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National Selective Service - Labour Exit Permit

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 13 May 1946

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 card (double sided)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Government of Canada National Selective Service Labour Exit Permit for Elmer Wilson Martin of 1111 Davie Street, Vancouver. Authorization to leave Canada and to remain outside of Canada indefinitely. Authorization includes date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, height, weigh…

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 card (double sided)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Government of Canada National Selective Service Labour Exit Permit for Elmer Wilson Martin of 1111 Davie Street, Vancouver. Authorization to leave Canada and to remain outside of Canada indefinitely. Authorization includes date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, height, weight, hair colour, eye colour and finger print. Document is signed by E.W. Martin and authorized by John B. Cormick [sic] on May 13, 1946.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Cards; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson

Accession Code: BV019.40.38

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 13 May 1946

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Officer's mess card

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 card

Scope and Content: Item consists of an identification card made out to E.W. Martin, Wing Commander for Officer's Mess No. 5 Mannning Depot R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Lachine, Quebec.

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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 card

Scope and Content: Item consists of an identification card made out to E.W. Martin, Wing Commander for Officer's Mess No. 5 Mannning Depot R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Lachine, Quebec.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Cards; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force; Martin, Elmer Wilson

Accession Code: BV019.40.23

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

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postcard

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.4.1226

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.4.1226

Description: postcard; photograph of Elworth house with front walkway bordered by flower gardens on either side; script in yellow in bottom right corner reads "Burnaby Village Museum". Postcard was created from original photograph of Elworth house BV985.1003.1 [1925].

Object History: Postcard was created from original hand tinted black and white photograph of Elworth house BV985.1003.1 [1925] and used for promotional purposes by Burnaby Village Museum Marketing Department.

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media

Object Term: Postcard

Measurements: 18.5 x 26.5 cm folded to 18.5 x 13.5 cn

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Cards

Names: Burnaby Village Museum; Bateman Family

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prayer card

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.75

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.75

Description: prayer card, Brownies and Girl Guides; yellow thin card; Suggested prayers for Brownies and Girl Guides to say on various occasions.

Object History: This card was found inside "The Guide Handbook" (BV015.35.5) and was referred to by Brownies and Girl Guides.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Ceremonial Artifacts - - Religious Objects

Object Term: Text, Religious

Maker: Girl Guides of Canada

Subjects: Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs; Documentary Artifacts - Cards; Religions

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

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R.C.A.F. train berthing card

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1940 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 card

Scope and Content: Item consists of a "R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Train Berthing Card issued to Wing Commander Martin, E.W.

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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 card

Scope and Content: Item consists of a "R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Train Berthing Card issued to Wing Commander Martin, E.W.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Cards; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force; Martin, Elmer Wilson

Accession Code: BV019.40.25

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [between 1940 and 1945]

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Images

R.C.A.F. train berthing card, [between 1940 and 1945] thumbnail

Royal Canadian Air Force identity card

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 24 Oct. 1944

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.

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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 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm

Material Details: pink coloured card stock

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Cards; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force; Martin, Elmer Wilson

Accession Code: BV019.40.16

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 24 Oct. 1944

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Images

Royal Canadian Air Force identity card, 24 Oct. 1944 thumbnail

Royal Canadian Air Force identity card

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1944]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.

3 images

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 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm

Material Details: blue coloured card stock

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Cards; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force; Martin, Elmer Wilson

Accession Code: BV019.40.17

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1944]

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Images

Royal Canadian Air Force identity card, [1944] thumbnail

Secrecy order

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1940 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 card (double sided)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a "Secrecy Order" published by the R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) with terms and prohibitions for all military during World War II. This card was issued to E.W. Martin.

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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 card (double sided)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a "Secrecy Order" published by the R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) with terms and prohibitions for all military during World War II. This card was issued to E.W. Martin.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Cards; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force; Martin, Elmer Wilson

Accession Code: BV019.40.24

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [between 1940 and 1945]

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Images

Secrecy order, [between 1940 and 1945] thumbnail

Vaccination card

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1939 and 1941]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 card

Scope and Content: Item consists of a vaccination card issued to Wing Commander Martin, E.W. Card is a record of vaccinations received by E.W. Martin during his military service with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

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 card

Scope and Content: Item consists of a vaccination card issued to Wing Commander Martin, E.W. Card is a record of vaccinations received by E.W. Martin during his military service with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Cards; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force; Martin, Elmer Wilson

Accession Code: BV019.40.26

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [between 1939 and 1941]

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

cake box

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.11.3

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.11.3

Description: Flatted light brown cardboard cake box. Top has blue triangle with British Columbia Centennial Logo in yellow with 3 'C' shapes and a white dogwood in the middle. "TO:" with 4 lines, "POSTAGE HERE" and XXXBRITISH COLUMBIA'S CENTENNIAL '71 CAKE" Side flap reads "A TINY TASTE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST CAKE / A CENTENNIAL PROJECT SPONSORED BY THE MERCHANTS AND OWNERS OF / LOUGHEED MALL, BURNABY, B.C. CANADA." The other side flap "A SIGHT AND A TASTE TO REMEMBER" "BEAUTIFUL - RICH - DELICIOUS" "CUT ONLY WITH SHARP KNIFE - DO NOT REFRIDGERATE - KEEP IN COOL PLACE" End panel flap reads "ORIGINAL RECIPE/ WORLD'S FAMOUS "BRITISH COLUMBIA / OFFICAL/ CENTENNIAL CAKE" / 25,500 LBS. / LOUGHEED MALL / BURNABY, B.C. CANADA" and other side "GREENTINGS FROM:"

Object History: Cake boxes were made to share pieces of a 25,000 pound, 24-foot high offical Centennial cake cake that was displayed at Lougheed Mall. It was baked by George Molecey of Nanaimo, using his Princess Margaret 1958 cake recipe. Newspapers reported it to be the largest fruit cake ever made, and it ws decorated with a tonne of bright coloured icing. The cost of the cake was $50,000 with 15 professional baking assistants working on it for six weeks. The cake celebrated the province's 100th birthday, and the first cut was made by Chief Dan George and Burnaby Mayor, R. W. Prittle.

Measurements: 41cm x 35cm

Subjects: Ceremonies; Ceremonial Artifacts; Container - Box; Events; Events - Anniversaries; Celebrations - Centennials

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Centennial year flag raising, Burnaby Municipal Hall

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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 a Queen's Scout raising the British Columbia Centennial flag on Canada Way outside of Burnaby Municipal Hall as part of the Burnaby Centennial '71 New Year's Day Ceremony. The Burnaby YMCA building is across the road. The ground is covered in snow.

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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 a Queen's Scout raising the British Columbia Centennial flag on Canada Way outside of Burnaby Municipal Hall as part of the Burnaby Centennial '71 New Year's Day Ceremony. The Burnaby YMCA building is across the road. The ground is covered in snow.

Subjects: Celebrations - Centennials; Ceremonial Artifacts - Flags; Symbols - Flags

Geographic Access: Canada Way

Street Address: 4949 Canada Way; 4970 Canada Way

Accession Code: BV005.54.536

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

Centennial year flag raising, Burnaby Municipal Hall, 1 Jan 1971 thumbnail

license plate

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.11.5

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.11.5

Description: blue metal license plate with yellow logo of the British Columbia Centennial '71 with "1871/ CONFEDERATION" and "1971/ CENTENNIAL" on either side. "BRITISH COLUMBIA" at the top, and "BURNABY, B.C." at the bottom. White border with two oval mounting holes at top. Rear is gold colour.

Object History: Vanity license plate was produced as part of the British Columbia Centennial '71 celebrations.

Category: 07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts

Classification: Land Transportation T&E - - Land Transportation Accessories

Object Term: Plate, License

Measurements: 30cm wide x 10cm high

Subjects: Ceremonies; Ceremonial Artifacts; Events; Events - Anniversaries; Celebrations - Centennials

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pamphlet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.11.4

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.11.4

Description: pamphlet; white center-folded paper titled "The Centenary of the Union of the Colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia, November, 19, 1866" with a logo of British Columbia Confederation Centennial. In the centre there are two oval headshot photos of "Governor A. E. Kennedy, Vancouver Island" and "Governor F. Seymour, British Columbia" above a drawing of "J.A.R. Homer, High Sheriff reading Proclaimation uniting the two colonies at New Westminster, November 19, 1866." At the bottom "Issued by/ THE CANADIAN CONFEDERATION CENTENNIAL COMITTEE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA" Interior has a story of BC's history and four landscape photos of Victoria and New Westminster in 1866, and Victoria Government Offices in 1868 and Royal Engineers' camp. Back has copy of signed declaration with two seals and signatures.

Object History: Pamphlet was produced as part of the British Columbia Centennial '71 celebrations. It contains a story of the history of the two colonies and their joining to form Canada's sixth province on July 20, 1871. Back of the pamplet has a scan of the 1866 union proclaimation with signatures.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents

Object Term: Pamphlet

Marks/Labels: "LITHOGRAPHED IN CANADA BY A. SUTTON, QUEEN'S PRINTER, VICTORIA, B.C."

Measurements: Length: 21.5 cm x Width: 14 cm

Subjects: Ceremonies; Ceremonial Artifacts; Events; Events - Anniversaries; Celebrations - Centennials

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script and envelope

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.53.19

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.53.19

Description: Charley's Aunt - Script and Envelope -- [1935]. Script booklet and envelope that the booklet was mailed in. The booklet was produced by Samuel French from the Canadian division.

Object History: These items are from the Bailey family home at 6080 Kathleen Street (built in 1922) in the Central Park area.

Colour: Brown

Maker: Samuel French (Canada) Limited

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: Ontario

Site/City Made: Toronto

Title: Charley's Aunt

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Booklets; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes; Documentary Artifacts - Scripts

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prize ribbon

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.11

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.11

Description: Centennial in Action - Ribbon -- [1992]. First Place blue ribbon as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. At the top of the ribbon in gold text is "Centennial/ In / Action" followed by the Burnaby Centennial logo. The ribbon/event was sponsored by McDonald's and has its logo at the bottom of the ribbon. The ribbon measures 5cm x 21cm.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Personal Symbols - - Achievement Symbols

Object Term: Prize

Colour: Blue

Subjects: Celebrations; Celebrations - Centennials; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Ribbons

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prize ribbon

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.12

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.12

Description: Centennial in Action - Ribbon -- [1992]. Second Place red ribbon as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. At the top of the ribbon is the McDonald's logo followed by "Centennial/ In/ Action" in gold text. Below is the Burnaby Centennial logo. The ribbon measures 5cm x 22.5cm.

Colour: Red

Subjects: Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Ribbons; Celebrations; Celebrations - Centennials

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prize ribbon

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.14

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.14

Description: Centennial in Action - Ribbon -- [1992]. Burgundy Participant ribbon as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. At the top of the ribbon in gold text is "Centennial/ In/ Action" followed by the Burnaby Centennial logo. The ribbon/event was sponsored by McDonald's and has its logo at the bottom of the ribbon. The ribbon measures 5cm x 21.5cm.

Subjects: Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Ribbons; Celebrations; Celebrations - Centennials

Images

prize ribbon

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.15

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.15

Description: Centennial in Action - Ribbon -- [1992]. Green Participant ribbon as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. At the top of the ribbon in gold text is "Centennial/ In/ Action" followed by the Burnaby Centennial logo. The ribbon/event was sponsored by McDonald's and has its logo at the bottom of the ribbon. The ribbon measures 5cm x 22cm.