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Svend Robinson wins election

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95896
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
5 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Svend Robinson, NDP MP for Burnaby-Douglas, celebrating his win during the election. Photographs show Robinson's speech on TV, supporters cheering, and Robinson celebrating alone and with others.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
5 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-1696
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Svend Robinson, NDP MP for Burnaby-Douglas, celebrating his win during the election. Photographs show Robinson's speech on TV, supporters cheering, and Robinson celebrating alone and with others.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Elections
Names
Robinson, Svend
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a November 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-1696-1: "Svend Robinson celebrates his victory in Burnaby-Douglas riding, at the NDP party at the Fireman's Hall."
Caption from metadata for 535-1696-2: "As one of only two NDP members from BC to returned to office, Svend Robinson's victory speech attracts national media attention."
Caption from metadata for 535-1696-3: "NDP supporters cheer their success in Svend Robinson's Burnaby-Douglas riding."
Caption from metadata for 535-1696-4: "Svend Robinson acknowledges the work of his campaign team that helped re-elect him in Burnaby-Douglas riding."
Caption from metadata for 535-1696-5: "Burnaby-Douglas MP Svend Robinson is congratulated by Joan Sawicki."
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Victoria Day celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95780
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Victoria Day celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum. In one photograph, a woman in period costume raises a glass in a toast. In the other, a volunteer in period costume offers cake to museum visitors; one of the museum's 1920s businesses and streets is visible in the ba…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-1612
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Victoria Day celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum. In one photograph, a woman in period costume raises a glass in a toast. In the other, a volunteer in period costume offers cake to museum visitors; one of the museum's 1920s businesses and streets is visible in the background.
Subjects
Celebrations
Holidays
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a May 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-1612-1: "Blanche Gettling toasts Queen Victoria at Victoria Day celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum."
Caption from metadata for 535-1612-2: "Robin Orr, a volunteer at Burnaby Village Museum, hands out free cake at the Museum's Victoria Day celebrations."
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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1160 Douglas Rd

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94327
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
22 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of a three-storey commerical building located at 1160 Douglas Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
22 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-112
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the exterior of a three-storey commerical building located at 1160 Douglas Road.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Buildings - Commercial
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Young, Richard
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 94-424-B
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Street Address
1160 Douglas Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Willingdon Heights Area
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2761 North Rd

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94334
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1995
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 2761 North Road - an address that no longer exists. Three large billboards are posted at the edge of the property, facing onto the street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 1995
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-119
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 2761 North Road - an address that no longer exists. Three large billboards are posted at the edge of the property, facing onto the street.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Forests
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Young, Richard
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 95-167-B
Geographic Access
North Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lyndhurst Area
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4250 Grange St

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93892
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1993
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 4250 Grange Street - an address that no longer exists. The property's current address is 5833 Wilson Avenue. A billboard in front of the property reads: Paramount / Coming Soon / Two 21-Storey Luxury Twin Towers".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
June 1993
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-075
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 4250 Grange Street - an address that no longer exists. The property's current address is 5833 Wilson Avenue. A billboard in front of the property reads: Paramount / Coming Soon / Two 21-Storey Luxury Twin Towers".
Subjects
Geographic Features - Roads
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 93-284-B
Photographer identified as "J.C."
Geographic Access
Wilson Avenue
Grange Street
Street Address
5833 Wilson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Garden Village Area
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5744 Byrne Rd

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94345
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1993
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
51 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of commercial and undeveloped properties located in the Big Bend area, including 5744 Byrne Road, Lowland Drive, and 4853 Byrne Road.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1993
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
51 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-130
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of commercial and undeveloped properties located in the Big Bend area, including 5744 Byrne Road, Lowland Drive, and 4853 Byrne Road.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 95-285-B
Sticky note adhered to print of photograph 622-130-036 reads: "Lowland Drive"
Sticky note adhered to print of photograph 622-130-039 reads: "4853 Byrne"
Photographer identified as "L.D."
Geographic Access
Byrne Road
Lowland Drive
Street Address
5744 Byrne Road
4853 Byrne Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
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7018-7092 Lougheed Hwy [at] SW intersection w/ Bainbridge Ave

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription93715
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
17 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the commercial properties located at 7018-7092 Lougheed Highway and the surrounding area. Photographs depict the buildings' exteriors, interiors, and roof. Also included in the file is one photograph of a map of Sechelt being marked up.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
17 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of the commercial properties located at 7018-7092 Lougheed Highway and the surrounding area. Photographs depict the buildings' exteriors, interiors, and roof. Also included in the file is one photograph of a map of Sechelt being marked up.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original print envelope
File no. 87-201-B
Geographic Access
Lougheed Highway
Street Address
7018 Lougheed Highway
Planning Study Area
Government Road Area
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8980 Fraserwood Crt

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94326
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 8980 Fraserwood Court. A Sutton Group real estate sign on the property advertises the site as the Fraserwood Corporate Centre with strata warehouse and office flex space. File also contains photographs of the commerical building adjacent to the si…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
24 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-111
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of an undeveloped property located at 8980 Fraserwood Court. A Sutton Group real estate sign on the property advertises the site as the Fraserwood Corporate Centre with strata warehouse and office flex space. File also contains photographs of the commerical building adjacent to the site.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Buildings - Commercial
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 94-422-B
Photographer identified as "L.D."
Geographic Access
Fraserwood Court
Street Address
8980 Fraserwood Court
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
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Condominiums

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97530
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of two condominium buildings. One building has a sign that reads: "Final Sell Out," and towers are visible behind the complex in the other photograph.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2869
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of two condominium buildings. One building has a sign that reads: "Final Sell Out," and towers are visible behind the complex in the other photograph.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Condominiums
Buildings - Residential
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Deer Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91707
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994-1996
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
55 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists of scenic photographs of Deer Lake and Deer Lake Park, including closeup photographs of the lake and landscape photographs with the lake in the foreground and mountains and skyline visible in the distance. The photographs capture Deer Lake in the fall, winter, and spring. Also inclu…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1994-1996
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
55 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Description Level
File
Record No.
618-025
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2015-15
Scope and Content
File consists of scenic photographs of Deer Lake and Deer Lake Park, including closeup photographs of the lake and landscape photographs with the lake in the foreground and mountains and skyline visible in the distance. The photographs capture Deer Lake in the fall, winter, and spring. Also included in the file are four photographs of Deer Lake Park signs.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Geographic Features - Mountains
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
Burnaby Art Gallery
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Lawson, Doreen A.
Notes
Title based on contents of photographs
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
Images
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Southern Railway of BC Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94306
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
16 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 1 computer disk ; 14 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of properties owned by Scott Paper Ltd, including the Doman Sawmill property. Several of the photographs include zoning signs notifying the public that the property is to be developed or redeveloped for Heavy Industrial permitted use.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1994
Collection/Fonds
Grover, Elliott & Co. Ltd. fonds
Physical Description
16 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm + 1 computer disk ; 14 x 14 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
622-091
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2017-39
Scope and Content
Photographs of properties owned by Scott Paper Ltd, including the Doman Sawmill property. Several of the photographs include zoning signs notifying the public that the property is to be developed or redeveloped for Heavy Industrial permitted use.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Young, Richard
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from envelope photographs were originally housed in
File no. 94-100-O
Computer disk labelled "Railands.xsl / 2/93"
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Children doing Easter crafts

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98064
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 photographs (tiff) : b&w and col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of unidentified children taking part in Easter-related crafts, like dyeing eggs.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
4 photographs (tiff) : b&w and col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3144
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of unidentified children taking part in Easter-related crafts, like dyeing eggs.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Holidays - Easter
Crafts
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Collected by editorial for use in an April 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Volunteers at Gizeh Shriners Temple

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97799
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of volunteers assembling Christmas gift bags for seniors at the Gizeh Shrine Temple in Burnaby. Photographs depict Jaimi Sinclair, Rosie Sesito, Judy Jahner, and Joan Harding making the gift bags and other unidentified volunteers delivering and reviewing donated items.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3051
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of volunteers assembling Christmas gift bags for seniors at the Gizeh Shrine Temple in Burnaby. Photographs depict Jaimi Sinclair, Rosie Sesito, Judy Jahner, and Joan Harding making the gift bags and other unidentified volunteers delivering and reviewing donated items.
Subjects
Persons - Volunteers
Holidays - Christmas
Names
Gizeh Shrine Temple
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a December 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-3051-1: "Jaimi Sinclair sorts through some of the gift bags."
Caption from metadata for 535-3051-2: "Another load of donated items arrives at the sorting centre, at Burnaby's Gizeh Shrine Temple."
Caption from metadata for 535-3051-3: "Jaimi Sinclair discusses one of the request lists with a pair of volunteers."
Caption from metadata for 535-3051-4: "Rosie Sestito and Judy Jahner compile one of the gift packs they've been assigned."
Caption from metadata for 535-3051-5: "While many of the items in the gift bags are practical, like clothes and toiletries, there's also room for treats."
Caption from metadata for 535-3051-6: "Joan Harding does a final check on some of the gift bags, before they're ready for distribution to a local seniors' home."
Geographic Access
Wayburne Drive
Street Address
3550 Wayburne Drive
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Retirement reception

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91722
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1999
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
18 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the reception held in honour of Doreen Lawson's retirement from City Council in November 1999. Activities documented in the photographs include speeches by various attendees, including former City Councillors Alan Emmott and Victor (Vic) Stusiak; Doreen cutting cake; a…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1999
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
18 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
605-022
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the reception held in honour of Doreen Lawson's retirement from City Council in November 1999. Activities documented in the photographs include speeches by various attendees, including former City Councillors Alan Emmott and Victor (Vic) Stusiak; Doreen cutting cake; and Doreen being presented with and donning a life jacket, oar, and fisherman's hat in honour of her dedicated work on the Burnaby Lake Rejuvenation project. The file closes with photographs of Doreen being carried out of the reception in an inflatable canoe. Doreen Lawson served on the City Council for 22 years, from 1972-1985 and 1990-1999.
Subjects
Celebrations
Events - Parties
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Names
Lawson, Doreen A.
Stusiak, Victor V. "Vic"
Emmott, Alan H.
McLean, George H.F.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original envelope that housed prints
Images
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BHS Photo Discs by Sid Cumbers 2004

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98460
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2000-2004
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
205 photographs (jpgs and pdd) on 2 optical discs
Scope and Content
Photographs of various events in which the Burnaby Historical Society participated including bus trips, Christmas parties, 1223 interurban tram events, and Canada Day and other holiday celebrations.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2000-2004
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
205 photographs (jpgs and pdd) on 2 optical discs
Description Level
File
Record No.
633-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
Photographs of various events in which the Burnaby Historical Society participated including bus trips, Christmas parties, 1223 interurban tram events, and Canada Day and other holiday celebrations.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Holidays - Canada Day
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cumbers, Sidney
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original disc envelope
Disc 2020-06-001 label reads: "Burnaby Historical Society 2004 / Content Description 1. BHS Bus Trip, 2000 2. BHS Xmas, 2001 3. BHS XMas, 2003 4. Canada Day, 2004 5. Victoria Day, 2004 6. Tram1223, 2001-2004 7. Tram1223BBQ, 2004 8. Tram1223 Volunteers, 2004:
Disc 2020-06-002 label reads: "Burnaby Village Museum Labour Day Fair / Monday September 6, 2004"
Contact sheet for photographs on 2020-06-001 available in accession file.
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Burnaby North High School Class of '53 reunion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96020
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of several alumni of the Class of '53 of Burnaby North High School at a presentation to donate $500 to the school's library. The photographs show the alumni standing in the library and posing with a yearbook.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-1771
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of several alumni of the Class of '53 of Burnaby North High School at a presentation to donate $500 to the school's library. The photographs show the alumni standing in the library and posing with a yearbook.
Subjects
Celebrations
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Schools
Names
Burnaby North High School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "The first reunion of Burnaby North's Class of '53 was so successful, the former grads were able to donate $500 to help the school's library. Fred Myers, Marilyn Myers, Rolf Nilson, Norma Nilson, Bob Kuhn, and Marie Kuhn are on hand for the presentation."
Geographic Access
Hammarskjold Drive
Street Address
751 Hammarskjold Drive
Planning Study Area
Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
Images
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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
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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 citizens

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96827
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of three prominent Burnaby citizens: Doug Williscroft, Baseball BC's Volunteer of the Year; Don Wrigley, President of the Friends of Interurban 1223 and the Burnaby Historical Society; and Doreen Lawson, a Burnaby councillor and environmentalist. Photographs depict Willisc…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2385
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of three prominent Burnaby citizens: Doug Williscroft, Baseball BC's Volunteer of the Year; Don Wrigley, President of the Friends of Interurban 1223 and the Burnaby Historical Society; and Doreen Lawson, a Burnaby councillor and environmentalist. Photographs depict Williscroft posing with a baseball bat; Wrigley in the interurban tram undergoing restorations; and Lawson posing by Burnaby Lake.
Subjects
Persons - Volunteers
Officials - Aldermen and Councillors
Names
Lawson, Doreen A.
Wriggley, Don
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2385-1: "Doug Williscroft, of Burnaby, is Baseball BC's Volunteer of the Year."
Caption from metadata for 535-2385-2: "Don Wrigley, the President of the Friends of Interurban 1223, and of the Burnaby Historical Society, surveys the gutted interior of the old trolley car."
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Royal visit photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96965
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 6, 1986
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
34 photographs : col. ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm and 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Royal visit of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, to Burnaby on May 6, 1986. Photographs depict: the ceremony held in Central Park; the BC Tel building at Boundary & Kingsway with a welcome banner; the crowds in attendance; and various officials, including Ma…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 6, 1986
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Series
Civic ceremonies, awards and special events series
Physical Description
34 photographs : col. ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm and 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
626-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2001-01
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Royal visit of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, to Burnaby on May 6, 1986. Photographs depict: the ceremony held in Central Park; the BC Tel building at Boundary & Kingsway with a welcome banner; the crowds in attendance; and various officials, including Mayor William Lewarne and the Mayor of Loughborough, England.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Persons - Royalty
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Charles, Prince of Wales, 1948-
Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997
Lewarne, William A. "Bill"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Central Park
Boundary Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Yanko family album

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-1979
Collection/Fonds
Yanko family fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 album (613 photographs : col.)
Scope and Content
Photographic album documenting John Ivan Yanko and Leida Doria "Lillian Doris" (Carman) Yanko and their two daughters, Rhonda and Charmaine (later Bayntun). Photographs depict family parties and events, travel snapshots, scenes in Vancouver, and the family home and pets.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-1979
Collection/Fonds
Yanko family fonds
Physical Description
1 album (613 photographs : col.)
Description Level
File
Record No.
545-249
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2012-09
Scope and Content
Photographic album documenting John Ivan Yanko and Leida Doria "Lillian Doris" (Carman) Yanko and their two daughters, Rhonda and Charmaine (later Bayntun). Photographs depict family parties and events, travel snapshots, scenes in Vancouver, and the family home and pets.
Subjects
Celebrations - Birthdays
Celebrations
Travel
Names
Yanko, Leida Doria "Lillian Doris" Carman
Yanko, John Ivan
Yanko, Rhonda
Bayntun, Charmaine "Sherrie" Yanko
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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