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RCAF pilot training records

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20355
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1943]
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
8 p. textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Royal Canadian Air Force piolot training records including instructional docments titled "Pilot Bombing Training / Notes for Pupils"; "Aircraft Recognition", "Problems - Sheet 1", "Anson MK V Dinchy Drill - #1 G.R.S." and "Pyrotechnics - as used at No. R. & N.S.".
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
8 p. textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Royal Canadian Air Force piolot training records including instructional docments titled "Pilot Bombing Training / Notes for Pupils"; "Aircraft Recognition", "Problems - Sheet 1", "Anson MK V Dinchy Drill - #1 G.R.S." and "Pyrotechnics - as used at No. R. & N.S.".
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Responsibility
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV023.24.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1943]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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RCAF : squadron histories and aircraft, 1924-1968

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Kostenuk, Samuel
Griffin, J. A. (John A.), 1922-
Publication Date
1977
Call Number
358.4 KOS
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0888665776
Call Number
358.4 KOS
Author
Kostenuk, Samuel
Griffin, J. A. (John A.), 1922-
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Hakkert
Publication Date
1977
Series
Canadian War Museum historical publication ; no. 14.
Physical Description
xix, 255 p. : ill. ; 32 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force--History
Airplanes, Military--Canada
Aeronautics
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Notes
Includes indexes.
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Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1943-1945
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 22.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book issued to Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love and used between April 19, 1943 and June 22, 1945. Log book includes authorization documents pasted within.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 22.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book issued to Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love and used between April 19, 1943 and June 22, 1945. Log book includes authorization documents pasted within.
Creator
Royal Canadian Air Force
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Responsibility
Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
Accession Code
BV023.24.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1943-1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-11-30
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Sears-Roebuck and Co. executive and managers arriving at Vancouver Airport

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17254
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
3 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of executive and managers of Sears-Roebuck and Co. arriving at Vancouver Airport from Chicago, May 3, 1954. The group is standing together on the tarmac in front of a plane inscribed with "Sears / Sears-Roebuck and Co." and include: E. Gudeman (Vice President in charge of merchandising)…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of executive and managers of Sears-Roebuck and Co. arriving at Vancouver Airport from Chicago, May 3, 1954. The group is standing together on the tarmac in front of a plane inscribed with "Sears / Sears-Roebuck and Co." and include: E. Gudeman (Vice President in charge of merchandising); D. MacArthur (Treasurer); G.A. Baher (Supervisor Dept. 642); C.C. Choyce (Retail Merchandise M76anager); J.N. Dow (Assistant to Mr. E. Gudeman); A.. Lowell (Supervisor Dept 601); D.J. Peacher (Supervisor Dept. 637); J.G. Scott (Supervisor Dept. 624); W.W. Tudor (Parent Personnel); H.Van Valkenburg (Supervisor Dept. 606); L.J. Weiss (Supervisor Dept. 611); M.H. Westrich (Supervisor Dept. 632); J.W. Gaffney (Supervisor Dept. 806) and M.V. Lunde (National Retail Advertising Manager).
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Sears Roebuck and Co. Ltd.
Baehr, G. A.
MacArthur, D.
Choyce, C. C.
Dow, J. N.
Lowell, A. J.
Peacher, D. J.
Scott, J. G.
Tudor, W. W.
Van Valkenburg, H.
Weiss, L. J.
Westrich, M. H.
Gaffney, J. W.
Lunde, M. V.
Williams, F.
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV021.26.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
3 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-09-21
Photographer
On-The-Spot Photographers
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "ON-THE-SPOT PHOTOGRAPHERS / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C."
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
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Sears-Roebuck and Co. executive and managers arriving at Vancouver Airport

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
3 May 1954
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of executive and managers of Sears-Roebuck and Co. arriving at Vancouver Airport from Chicago, May 3, 1954. The group is standing on the tarmac in front of a plane inscribed with "Sears / Sears-Roebuck and Co." and include: E. Gudeman (Vice President in charge of merchandising); D. MacAr…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
Series
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of executive and managers of Sears-Roebuck and Co. arriving at Vancouver Airport from Chicago, May 3, 1954. The group is standing on the tarmac in front of a plane inscribed with "Sears / Sears-Roebuck and Co." and include: E. Gudeman (Vice President in charge of merchandising); D. MacArthur (Treasurer); G.A. Baher (Supervisor Dept. 642); C.C. Choyce (Retail Merchandise M76anager); J.N. Dow (Assistant to Mr. E. Gudeman); A.. Lowell (Supervisor Dept 601); D.J. Peacher (Supervisor Dept. 637); J.G. Scott (Supervisor Dept. 624); W.W. Tudor (Parent Personnel); H.Van Valkenburg (Supervisor Dept. 606); L.J. Weiss (Supervisor Dept. 611); M.H. Westrich (Supervisor Dept. 632); J.W. Gaffney (Supervisor Dept. 806) and M.V. Lunde (National Retail Advertising Manager).
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Names
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Sears Roebuck and Co. Ltd.
Baehr, G. A.
MacArthur, D.
Choyce, C. C.
Dow, J. N.
Lowell, A. J.
Peacher, D. J.
Scott, J. G.
Tudor, W. W.
Van Valkenburg, H.
Weiss, L. J.
Westrich, M. H.
Gaffney, J. W.
Lunde, M. V.
Williams, F.
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV021.26.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
3 May 1954
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2021-09-21
Photographer
LeBlanc, Roy
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "VANCOUVER SUN / photo by / ROY LEBLANC"
Photograph was removed from original scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera
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Trans Mountain's Helicopter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79456
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 18, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of people looking at Trans Mountain's helicopter during the company's open house.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 18, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0389
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of people looking at Trans Mountain's helicopter during the company's open house.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby p. 8 53%"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Trans Mountain's helicopter - one of the most popular displays at this year's Open House."
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Transwest Helicopters

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Vice President, Richard Burton, and an engineer of Transwest Helicopters (1965) Ltd. beside one of their helicopters at 2792 Norland Avenue. Although the company was formed in 1965, it did not move to Norland Avenue until 1969.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-279
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Vice President, Richard Burton, and an engineer of Transwest Helicopters (1965) Ltd. beside one of their helicopters at 2792 Norland Avenue. Although the company was formed in 1965, it did not move to Norland Avenue until 1969.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Names
Transwest Helicopters (1965) Ltd.
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Cook, Alan
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Norland Avenue
Street Address
2792 Norland Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
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Wally and friends outside of main entrance to Aero I.T.I.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1935 and 1939]
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.2 x 7.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Walter "Wally" Westerman (far left) standing next to friends Bob Foley (middle) and Jim Hajek outside of the visitor's main entrance to "Aero I.T.I." (Aero Industries Technical Institute) Los Angeles, California.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.2 x 7.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Walter "Wally" Westerman (far left) standing next to friends Bob Foley (middle) and Jim Hajek outside of the visitor's main entrance to "Aero I.T.I." (Aero Industries Technical Institute) Los Angeles, California.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Names
Westerman, Walter "Wally"
Foley, Robert "Bob"
Hajek, Jim
Accession Code
BV020.17.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1935 and 1939]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
22-Sep-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso of photograph reads: "MAIN ENTRANCE / AERO I.T.I / LEFT TO RIGHT / (SELF) / BOB FOLEY / JIM HAJEK"
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Wreckage of plane crash

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34459
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 12 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the wreckage of a small airplane crash on a frozen lake near Quesnel. Smoke can be seen rising from the fuselage and a great deal of damage is apparent. The aircraft belonged to well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1932]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Peers family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.8 x 12 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
020-166
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the wreckage of a small airplane crash on a frozen lake near Quesnel. Smoke can be seen rising from the fuselage and a great deal of damage is apparent. The aircraft belonged to well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
Subjects
Accidents
Transportation - Air
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
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Loading Strawberries, BCERy, Douglas Road, Burnaby BC

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1894
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm on cardboard 22 x 27.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of farmers loading their crates onto a railway car. Identified (left to right), Bernard R. Hill, Louis Claude Hill, Charles Frederick Sprott, George E. Clayton, and Louis "Edgar" Sprott, who are loading up their strawberries on a street car. The farmers are lined up in a row,…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1894
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm on cardboard 22 x 27.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-938
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of farmers loading their crates onto a railway car. Identified (left to right), Bernard R. Hill, Louis Claude Hill, Charles Frederick Sprott, George E. Clayton, and Louis "Edgar" Sprott, who are loading up their strawberries on a street car. The farmers are lined up in a row, each sitting in their own horse and cart as they bring their strawberries to the station.
Subjects
Agriculture - Fruit and Berries
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Horses
Transportation - Carts
Occupations - Farmers
Transportation - Wagons
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Hill, Bernard R.
Every-Clayton, George
Sprott, Louis "Edgar"
Sprott, Charles Frederick
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption on recto of photograph reads: "Loading Strawberries, B.C.E.Ry., Douglas Rd., Burnaby, B.C."
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
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baggage rack

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29010
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.86
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.86
Description
Composed of solid cast brass painted cream, previously green with rear mounting brackets at each end with four holes. There are also curls at the front end for possibly a cord to pass through. Five longitudinal rods forming a basket shape are mounted between the two C shaped end supports which contain the mounting brackets. One end cross member rod is missing. Length: 88 cm Width: 26.8 cm Depth: 14 cm
Object History
From British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban #1208.
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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baggage rack

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29011
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.87
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.87
Description
Composed of solid cast brass painted cream, previously green, with rear mounting brackets at each end with four holes. There are also curls at the front end for possibly a cord to pass through. Five longitudinal rods forming a basket shape are mounted between the two C shaped end supports which contain the mounting brackets. Length: 88 cm Width: 26.8 cm Depth: 14 cm
Object History
From British Columbia Electric Railway interurban #1208.
Marks/Labels
Blue tape "BCER 1208 - B66".
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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baggage rack

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29012
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.88
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.88
Description
A brass rod baggage rack composed of 6 longitudinal rods and triangular shaped end supports. There are two brackets at the back of each end support with two screw holes in each. A hook extends down from each end bracket at the back. Four cross members spaced evenly along the rack provide support for the 6 rods which pass through them. A piece of blue tape on an end bracket has stamped "BCER 1232-B65".
Object History
This baggage rack is from BC Electric Railway interurban 1232.
Marks/Labels
Blue tape "BCER 1232 - B65".
Measurements
Length: 107 cm Depth: 26 cm Height: 18.5 cm
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
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B.C.E.R. Video: Then and now

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5926
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c2004
Call Number
388.46 TRA VR Ver 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Moving Images
Accession Code
BV013.27.21
Call Number
388.46 TRA VR Ver 1
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Transit Museum Society
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
1 videodisc (128 min, 43 sec.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Library Subject (LOC)
Street-railroads
Electric railroads
Transportation
Subjects
Transportation - Rail
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Notes
Original footage shot on 16mm film in the early 1950's by Ken Hodgsen.
Summary : Historical film footage of Lower Mainland trams on their various routes as well as an excursion train. Film footage is part of the B.C. Transit Centennial and includes a voice over commentary by Frank Horn and Vic Sharman. Frank worked as a motorman on the BC Electric Railway. The trams are shown travelling through Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, North Delta, Langley, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack. The excursion train was filmed in Washington State, U.S.A. The narrators give commentary, describing the routes, landmarks of the past and present, the various kinds of trams and buses seen, drivers’ protocols, and historical information.
Produced by David Asselin, President, Transit Musem Society
Cover on verso of DVD case includes photos with description: "Here are three instructors... Vic Sharman, Frank Horne & Don Bellamy for the Downtown Historic Railway (D.H.R.) Who have all had previous experience driving interurbans in the Vancouver area in the 1940's & 1950's"
Contact Burnaby Village Museum to view video.
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bicycle wheel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5218
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.23.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.23.1
Description
Rear wheel for a bicycle. The rim is wood suported by wire spokes. The hub has a small chain sprocket mounted on it. There is no tire. Used a s a light weight alternative to steel wheels for racing. Maker's label is stamped in the inside of the wood rim.
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Bicycles
Transportation - Tires
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bicycle wheel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5219
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.23.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.23.2
Description
Front wheel for a bicycle. The rim is wood suported by wire spokes. A narrow racing tire is glued to the edge of the rim. Used as a light weight alternative to steel wheels for racing. Maker's label is stamped in the inside of the wood rim. The tire is made of rubber and has the maker's label on the edge by the rim. Text highlighted with red.
Marks/Labels
"_________ GRAN PREMO - 28 x 1 1/8", embossed on side of tire, highlighted in red. Difficult to read.
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Bicycles
Transportation - Tires
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"Bob" Love's boat on wagon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19648
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[191-]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Thomas Robert "Bob" Love's boat on a wagon pulled by horses. A man is standing in the boat with reins in hands, while another man is standing below and three men are standing next to the boat and trailer. The boat is being transported down a lush trail with ferns and trees. The men wi…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Thomas Robert "Bob" Love's boat on a wagon pulled by horses. A man is standing in the boat with reins in hands, while another man is standing below and three men are standing next to the boat and trailer. The boat is being transported down a lush trail with ferns and trees. The men with the boat could be members of the Love family.
Subjects
Transportation - Horses
Transportation - Wagons
Transportation - Boats
Accession Code
BV022.32.70
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[191-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-04
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
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bowl

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36104
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV994.24.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV994.24.1
Description
Bowl. White, ceramic, green transfer print on the front of the bowl.
Object History
The major B.C.E.R. Main Terminal building at Carrall Street and West Hastings Street in Vancouver and the New Westminster Station at 8th and Columbia included diners where food was served on dishware stamped with the B.C. Electric Railway name.
Marks/Labels
On front in green "COURTEOUS" "B.C. Electric" "SERVICE". On underside, "VITRIFIED", in a circle "GLOBE POTTERY CO. LTD. SHELTON" with a lion logo in the middle. Under logo is "ENGLAND" "BUSCOMBE & COMPANY" "VANCOUVER, CANADA."
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Food Service Tools and Equipment
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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Brass handle (key)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28964
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.40
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.41.40
Description
A brass handle which has a vertical sleeve at the end with a tapered square hole in it. On the underside is cast in smaller type " C-7414" although the last "4" is suspect. Stamped in the same location is larger type "C 8173".
Object History
Used as a key for a street car controller handle. This key was used to activate the street car and moved up or down make it go backwards or forwards. The tram could not move without its key.
Measurements
Length: 11.5 cm Width: 2.2 cm Height: 2.3 cm
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
22 Oct. 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (61 min., 39 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 29 fps
Scope and Content
Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar hosted by Kate Petrusa, Burnaby Village Museum assistant curator. The webinar is titled "Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans" and is presented by Lisa Codd, Heritage Planner for the City of Burnaby. The zoom webinar is the sixth in a collecti…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Burnaby Neighbourhood Speaker Series series
Subseries
Neighbourhood Speaker Series - Fall 2020 subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (61 min., 39 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 29 fps
Material Details
Presenter: Lisa Codd
Host: Kate Petrusa
Date of Presentation: October 22 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Number of tracks: 1
Total Length of all tracks:61 min., 39 sec.
Recording Device: Zoom video communication platform
Scope and Content
Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar hosted by Kate Petrusa, Burnaby Village Museum assistant curator. The webinar is titled "Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans" and is presented by Lisa Codd, Heritage Planner for the City of Burnaby. The zoom webinar is the sixth in a collection of seven "Burnaby Neighbourhood Speaker series" webinars that were presented and made available to the public between September 29 and October 27, 2020. The live webinar and recording was also made available on the Burnaby Village Museum's facebook page. In this webinar, Lisa Codd takes participants on a virtual tour of Burnaby’s early electric railway system, including visits to locations where physical traces of the railway can still be found. Lisa supports her presentation with maps and historical photographs to tell the story of the B.C. Electric Railway transportation routes that shaped Burnaby. Lisa takes questions and comments from participants throughout her presentation and at the end.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Rail
Transportation - Public Transit
Names
Codd, Lisa
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Dominion Glass Company Limited
Responsibility
Petrusa, Kate
Accession Code
BV020.29.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
22 Oct. 2020
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of video recording
Video recording was edited for publication on Heritage Burnaby. Original mp4 video recording (BV020.29.6.1) is 76 min., 11 sec.
Images
Video

Burnaby Streetcars and Interurbans, 22 Oct. 2020

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