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Object History: Whistle belonged to Dorothy Pitman who was a Girl Guide in the 1st Burnaby Company. She was known to be involved with guiding from 1919 to 1931. Textual records and photographs of the Pitman family, including one of Dorothy and her sister Gwen, are held by the City of Burnaby Archives. Dorothy and Gwen's parents, Ernest and Jean Pitman, owned McKay Dry Goods and Jubilee Dry Goods.

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Clothing - - Clothing Accessories; Communication Artifacts

Subjects: Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs; Clothing - Uniforms; Communication Artifacts

Names: Girl Guides of Canada; Pitman, Dorothy

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wrapping paper

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89441

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.324

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.324

Description: wrapping paper; Girl Guide and Brownie; single sheet of wrapping paper; cream with brown ink stamped text and illustrations; illustrations show scenes of Girl Guide and Brownie activities in 1910, 1915, 1930 and 1960.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Ceremonial Artifacts - - Party Accessories

Measurements: L: 76.3 cm W: 51.0 cm

Subjects: Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs; Ceremonial Artifacts

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

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Early Troop Photos

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55146

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1950 and 1959]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 3 photograph: b&w

Scope and Content: Photograph portraits of early Burnaby Boy Scout troops, including a photograph of the first Central Park B.P. Boy Scouts. One photograph is taken in a photography studio; the other two in Central Park.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1950 and 1959]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 3 photograph: b&w

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-002

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Photograph portraits of early Burnaby Boy Scout troops, including a photograph of the first Central Park B.P. Boy Scouts. One photograph is taken in a photography studio; the other two in Central Park.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Documentary Artifacts - Portraits

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Photographs 631-002-1 and 631-002-2 are mounted on board

Geographic Access: Central Park

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Early Troop Photos, [between 1950 and 1959] thumbnail

Jamboree of Challenge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98029

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1974

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 20.5 cm x 22.5 cm

Scope and Content: Group portrait from Jamboree of Challenge. Jamboree held at Camp Barnard in Sooke, BC from August 1-10, 1974. Photograph taken in Victoria Harbour, with the Empress Hotel visible in the background.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1974

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 20.5 cm x 22.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 631-026

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Group portrait from Jamboree of Challenge. Jamboree held at Camp Barnard in Sooke, BC from August 1-10, 1974. Photograph taken in Victoria Harbour, with the Empress Hotel visible in the background.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Documentary Artifacts - Portraits

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Transcribed title; Title transcribed from sticky note on verso of photograph; Sticky note on verso of photograph read: "Jamboree of Challenge Camp Barnard Soork [sic], B.C. Aug 1-10 1974"

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Queen Scout ceremony photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55152

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1961-1980

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 25 photographs : b&w ; 25 cm x 20 cm and smaller

Scope and Content: Photographs of the Queen Scout award ceremony and series of Scout troop group portraits.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1961-1980

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 25 photographs : b&w ; 25 cm x 20 cm and smaller

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-034

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Photographs of the Queen Scout award ceremony and series of Scout troop group portraits.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Documentary Artifacts - Portraits

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Gibson, Wilfred

Notes: Transcribed title; Title transcribed from envelope in which photographs were originally housed; Photographer's stamp on verso of all photographs in file: "Gibson's Studio Photographers 819 Broughton St. Victoria, B.C."; Note in blue ink on recto of 631-034-14 reads: "Reversed as for your [illegible] (new"). Note in blue ink on verso reads: "As you can see - everything is reversed. Whoever said the original prints were printed wrong are wrong themselves. Will Gilin" Note in pencil on verso reads: "Troop #3".; Note in blue ink on recto of 631-034-15 reads: "New one." Note in blue ink on verso reads: "As per your request this print is reversed. As you can see every-thing is backward. Will Gilin." Note in pencil on verso reads: "Troop #1".; Note in pencil on verso of 631-034-23 reads: "Scotish Jamoree 75-80?". Notes on verso in pencil and ink identify individuals in photograph: Fred Otte, Gary Otte, Roger Gallaway, Dennis Moore, Jan [illegible], Barkley Ellsworth, Louis MacKinnon, Nigel Tennesan, Ron Murdoch, Fred Smith, Craig Smith, JOhn Steeves, and Wayne Vogan.

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Queen Scout ceremony photographs, 1961-1980 thumbnail

Regional Commissioners Photos

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55156

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1964-1972

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 8 photographs : b&w ; 20 cm x 26 cm and smaller

Scope and Content: Photographs of Boy Scout regional commissioners and presidents, including: A.G. "Lofty" Coning, Alan Stan Fisher, Donald S. Murray, Lawrence G. Goulet, and Clifford J. Murane." Two of the men photographed are unidentified.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1964-1972

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 8 photographs : b&w ; 20 cm x 26 cm and smaller

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-038

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Photographs of Boy Scout regional commissioners and presidents, including: A.G. "Lofty" Coning, Alan Stan Fisher, Donald S. Murray, Lawrence G. Goulet, and Clifford J. Murane." Two of the men photographed are unidentified.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Documentary Artifacts - Portraits

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Label adhered to recto of 631-038-1 reads: "A.G. "Lofty" Coning First President Buranby Region Council, January '63-April '64"; Label adhered to verso of 631-038-2 reads: "Alan Dawson, Regional Commissioner, Burnaby Region, No. '64-March '67"; Note in pencil on verso of 631-038-3 reads: "Stan Fisher Regional Commissioner"; Label for 631-038-4 read: "Donald S. Murray Regional Commission, Burnaby Region, March '70-March '72"; Label for 631-038-6 read: "Lawrence G. Goulet Regional President, Burnaby Region, March '68-March '70"; Label for 631-038-7 read: "Clifford J. Murnane, Regional President, Burnaby Region. March '70-March '72"

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Regional Commissioners Photos, 1964-1972 thumbnail

Troup photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55157

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1969-1975

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 16 photographs : b&w and col. ; 18 cm x 23 cm and smaller

Scope and Content: Group portraits of various Boy Scout troops including: 1st Southview Cub Pack, 5th Burnaby West, 5th Burnaby Heights Troop, 5th Burnaby West Nootka Wolf Cub Pack, and 7th West Cubs. The portrait of 1st Southview Cub Pack is adhered to paper along with a green and red Boy Scouts badge. File also i…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1969-1975

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 16 photographs : b&w and col. ; 18 cm x 23 cm and smaller

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-039

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Group portraits of various Boy Scout troops including: 1st Southview Cub Pack, 5th Burnaby West, 5th Burnaby Heights Troop, 5th Burnaby West Nootka Wolf Cub Pack, and 7th West Cubs. The portrait of 1st Southview Cub Pack is adhered to paper along with a green and red Boy Scouts badge. File also includes photographs of Scouts and leaders participating in activities including camping and rock climbing and one photograph of Cub Scouts meeting Queen Elizabeth II.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Documentary Artifacts - Portraits

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Photographer's stamp on verso of photograph 631-039-1 reads: "William Stanley Photographer [contact information]"; Note in pencil on verso of 631-039-2 reads: "1st Southview"; Identification key for 631-039-3 located in accession file. Key titled "Boy Scouts of Canada 5th Burnaby West 1974-1975"; Identification key for 631-039-5 located in accession file. Key titled "Geological Tour - U.S. Sept. 4-5-6, 1971 / 5th Burnaby Heights Troop - taken at "Summer Falls, Wash."; Identification key attached to 631-039-6. Key titled "Boy Scouts of Canada 5th Burnaby West / 1972-1973"; Identification key attached to 631-039-7. Key titled "Boy Scouts of Canada 5th Burnaby West / 1974-1975"; Identification key for 631-039-8 located in accession file. Key titled "Boy Scouts of Canada 5th Burnaby West Nootka Wolf Cub Pack / 1972-1973"; Note in blue ink on recto of 631-039-9 reads: "5th Burnaby West 1974-1975"; Identification key for 631-039-10 located in accession file. Key titled "7th West Cubs"; Photographer's stamp on verso of 631-03-11 reads: "Vancouver Sun Photo Copyright further publication forbidden without permission"; Sticky note adhered to verso of 631-036-12 read: "Camp Byng".; Note in pencil on verso of 631-039-14 reads: "Christmas 1969 / Burnie Short June Kinnear Betty Forbes"

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button pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87602

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.143

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.143

Description: button pin, Girl Guides; dark teal and yellow; Enrolment Pin; used in early 1940's when brass pins were unavailable; paper label on back reads: "MADE BY / Manitoba Stencil / and / Stamp Works / Winnipeg".

Reference: http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Guide%20Badges%20A%20to%20G%20v3.pdf

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Adornment; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification; Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols

Maker: Manitoba Stencil and Stamp Works

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: Manitoba

Site/City Made: Winnipeg

Subjects: Adornment; Adornment - Lapel Pins; Personal Symbols - Pins; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

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cockade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87605

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.146

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.146

Description: cockade, Girl Guides and Rangers; navy blue grosgrain ribbon cockade; indicates position of Captain; worn on hat; in use 1919-1948

Reference: http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Commissioners.pdf

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Adornment; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification; Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols

Subjects: Adornment; Personal Symbols - Ribbons; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Images

cockade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87606

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.147

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.147

Description: cockade, Girl Guides and Rangers; navy blue grosgrain ribbon cockade; indicates position of Captain; worn on hat; in use 1919-1948

Reference: http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Commissioners.pdf

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Adornment; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification; Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols

Subjects: Adornment; Personal Symbols - Ribbons; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Images

cockade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87607

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.148

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.148

Description: cockade, Girl Guides; green grosgrain ribbon cockade; indicates position of Cadet Captain (District Guider); worn on hat; in use 1941-1948

Reference: http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Commissioners.pdf

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Adornment; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification; Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols

Subjects: Adornment; Personal Symbols - Ribbons; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Images

cockade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87608

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.149

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.149

Description: cockade, Girl Guides; Saxe blue grosgrain ribbon cockade; indicates position of District Commissioner; worn on hat; in use 1922-1948

Reference: http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Commissioners.pdf

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Adornment; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification; Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols

Subjects: Adornment; Personal Symbols - Ribbons; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Images

lapel pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87592

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.133

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.133

Description: lapel pin, Brownie; enameled brass owl with safety clasp back; Tawny Owl Appointment Pin.

Reference: http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Unit_Guiders.pdf

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Adornment; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification; Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols

Subjects: Adornment; Adornment - Lapel Pins; Personal Symbols - Pins; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Images

lapel pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87593

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.134

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.134

Description: Pin, six-pointed star with '6' at centre; six-year Service Star; post back; (1968) all branches and guiders (not commissioners) wore a single star with numeral denoting total service in all levels. No felt background.

Reference: http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Service_stars.pdf

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Adornment; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification; Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols

Subjects: Adornment; Adornment - Lapel Pins; Personal Symbols - Pins; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Images

lapel pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87594

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.135

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.135

Description: pin, Girl Guides; Long Service Bar and Numerals; silver with text "LONG SERVICE"; safety clasp; worn with silver chain with number "25" at one end; safety clasp; end of chain attaches to long service bar.

Reference: http://www.girlguides.ca/web/Documents/ON/Archives/Honours_Awards.pdf

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Adornment; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification; Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols

Subjects: Adornment; Adornment - Lapel Pins; Personal Symbols - Pins; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Images

lapel pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87595

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.136

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.136

Description: pin, Girl Guides; Long Service Bar Numerals; silver chain with number "20" at one end; safety clasp; end of chain attaches to long service bar.

Reference: http://www.girlguides.ca/web/Documents/ON/Archives/Honours_Awards.pdf

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Adornment; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification; Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols

Subjects: Adornment; Adornment - Lapel Pins; Personal Symbols - Pins; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Images

lapel pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87596

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.137

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV015.35.137

Description: lapel pin, Girl Guides and Rangers; Guide/Ranger Lieutenant Appointment Pin (brass "C" and "W" for Captain's Warrant and trefoil at bottom); safety clasp.