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Letter from Joe Royle to Harry Royle

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1918]
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten letter addressed to Harry Royle from his brother Joe (J.F.) Royle while serving with the A.S.C. (Army Service Corps) in the E.A. Ex. Force (East Africa Expeditionary Force?) near the end of World War I.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Material Details
handwritten in ink on both sides of paper
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten letter addressed to Harry Royle from his brother Joe (J.F.) Royle while serving with the A.S.C. (Army Service Corps) in the E.A. Ex. Force (East Africa Expeditionary Force?) near the end of World War I.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Royle, Henry "Harry" Cecil
Royle, J. F. "Joe"
Accession Code
BV005.20.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1918]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-01-15
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Machie Smith

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37118
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Maxwell (Machie) Smith, Jr. in his World War I military uniform, standing by a small plane.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Patterson family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
322-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1995-16
Scope and Content
Photograph of Maxwell (Machie) Smith, Jr. in his World War I military uniform, standing by a small plane.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Smith, Maxwell "Machie"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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The Mai-Tai

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35296
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1915] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harold Pendygrasse's first ship, the Mai-Tai. This ship steamed from San Francisco to Tahiti to transport New Zealand troops to Gallipoli during First World War. Harold was the son of John Pendygrasse and Mary Pendygrasse, of 4027 Eton Street, Vancouver Heights. He served on a numb…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1915] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-153
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harold Pendygrasse's first ship, the Mai-Tai. This ship steamed from San Francisco to Tahiti to transport New Zealand troops to Gallipoli during First World War. Harold was the son of John Pendygrasse and Mary Pendygrasse, of 4027 Eton Street, Vancouver Heights. He served on a number of transport ships during World War One. He had one brother, George Pendygrasse.
Subjects
Transportation - Ships
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Man in military uniform

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19888
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of unidentified man dressed in a military uniform. The man is standing outside with thick underbrush behind him. The uniform appears to be from the first World War. The man could be Thomas Robert "Bob" Love or a member of the Stanley family.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of unidentified man dressed in a military uniform. The man is standing outside with thick underbrush behind him. The uniform appears to be from the first World War. The man could be Thomas Robert "Bob" Love or a member of the Stanley family.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Love, Thomas "Bob" Robert
Accession Code
BV022.32.310
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
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military kit pouch

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact27480
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV974.113.59
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV974.113.59
Description
Military kit pouch, First World War issue. Made of beige fabric. It has loops to retain equipment and is designed to be rolled up and tied.
Object History
Object belonged to donor's father, Allan Rae Currie.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Clothing - Military Uniforms
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Minard Hill

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82564
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard; 8.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard is a portrait of Minard Hill.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard; 8.5 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-135
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard is a portrait of Minard Hill.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Hill, Minard Gerald "Gerry"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph and note accompanying photograph
Stamp on verso reads: "Gepruft / Chemnitz ..."
Note on verso in black pen reads: "M Hill / ... 7 / No 1541 / Chemnitz Germany / ... Miss K Hill / Burnaby Lake / Vancouver, BC / Canada"
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Minard Hill

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82581
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 14 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard is a portrait of a soldier identified as Minard Hill.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 14 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-148
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard is a portrait of a soldier identified as Minard Hill.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Hill, Minard Gerald "Gerry"
Hill, Marian Berkeley
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black pen on verso reads: "Pte. M Hill / Co 7 / No 1541 / Chemnitz Ger / Mrs B R Hill / Burnaby Lake / Vancouver / BC Canada"
Stamp on verso reads: "Gepruft / F a / ... Chemnitz"
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Minard Hill and unidentified soldiers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82565
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of four rows of men in uniforms. Third from the right in the back row is Minard Hill.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-136
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of four rows of men in uniforms. Third from the right in the back row is Minard Hill.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Hill, Minard Gerald "Gerry"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph and note accompanying photograph
Note in black pen on verso reads: "To: Miss K Hill / Burnaby Lake / Vancouver BC / Canada / 3rd from R back row"
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Minard Hill in the trenches

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82554
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of Minard Hill standing in a trench.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-125
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph is a portrait of Minard Hill standing in a trench.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Hill, Minard Gerald "Gerry"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on note accompanying photograph
Note in pencil on album page reads: "In trenches"
Note in black pen on verso reads: "Minard Hill / Front line trench. Fritz is about 150 yds away"
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Munitions

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39155
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a table loaded with munitions. The factory was located in New Westminster.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-474
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a table loaded with munitions. The factory was located in New Westminster.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Buildings - Industrial - Factories
Armament - Munitions
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
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Munitions - New Westminster 1917

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39157
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a railroad yard, with industrial buildings in the background. The photograph has been captioned as "Munitions - New Westminster 1917."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 10 cm on page 24.5 x 32.5 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-476
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a railroad yard, with industrial buildings in the background. The photograph has been captioned as "Munitions - New Westminster 1917."
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Buildings - Industrial - Factories
Transportation - Rail
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
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No. 1 Platoon R. S. G. Vancouver BC Sept. 1917

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66226
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the No. 1 Platoon, RSG, posed in full uniform outside the Vancouver armoury. Identified fifth from the left in the middle row is Claude Hill.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1917
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-941
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of the No. 1 Platoon, RSG, posed in full uniform outside the Vancouver armoury. Identified fifth from the left in the middle row is Claude Hill.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Buildings - Military
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note and arrow in blue pen on recto read: "LCH 1918"
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Prince Rupert BC 1914

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36298
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 7.5 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Captain George A. Grant and fellow soldiers at Prince Rupert on active service in the Canadian Militia. Captain Grant is second from the left. Mr. Buxton, who ran the Post Office on Kingsway in Burnaby, is believed to be pictured here.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 7.5 x 10 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-018
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Captain George A. Grant and fellow soldiers at Prince Rupert on active service in the Canadian Militia. Captain Grant is second from the left. Mr. Buxton, who ran the Post Office on Kingsway in Burnaby, is believed to be pictured here.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Grant, George Alford
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Note on verso of postcard reads: "Capt. G.A.G. 2nd from left/Mr. Burton in P.O. on Kingsway with G.A.G. in Prince Rupert"
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Scaffolding

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38607
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1917] (date of original), copied 2004
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 28 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of scaffolding erected for the construction of submarines at the manufacturing site in Barnet, Burnaby. During World War One, the Royal Russian Navy contracted with a Seattle-based company to build submarines for Russia, but American neutrality in the war prevented the subs from being b…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1917] (date of original), copied 2004
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Jim Wolf subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 28 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
466-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2004-9
Scope and Content
Photograph of scaffolding erected for the construction of submarines at the manufacturing site in Barnet, Burnaby. During World War One, the Royal Russian Navy contracted with a Seattle-based company to build submarines for Russia, but American neutrality in the war prevented the subs from being built in the United States. Instead, the company operated a facility at Barnet to complete the contract.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial
Transportation - Submarines
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Names
Royal Russian Navy
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Barnet Road
Barnet Village
Street Address
8774 Barnet Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Scaffolding for submarine construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38616
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1917] (date of original), copied 2004
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 28 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of scaffolding set up for the manufacture of submarines at the submarine works yard at Barnet. Numerous labourers and two industrial buildings can be seen in the background. During World War One, the Royal Russian Navy contracted with a Seattle-based company to build submarines for Russi…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1917] (date of original), copied 2004
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Jim Wolf subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 28 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
466-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2004-9
Scope and Content
Photograph of scaffolding set up for the manufacture of submarines at the submarine works yard at Barnet. Numerous labourers and two industrial buildings can be seen in the background. During World War One, the Royal Russian Navy contracted with a Seattle-based company to build submarines for Russia, but American neutrality in the war prevented the subs from being built in the United States. Instead, the company operated a facility at Barnet to complete the contract.
Subjects
Transportation - Submarines
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Construction Tools and Equipment
Buildings - Industrial
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Royal Russian Navy
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Barnet Village
Barnet Road
Street Address
8774 Barnet Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Seated man in a military uniform

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription378
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.16 x 15.24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man in military uniform from World War One taken in a photographic studio. The man is seated on a chair, holding what appears to be a staff. On his collar and his cap, there is a badge which is not clearly visible, but appears to be a maple leaf.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.16 x 15.24 cm
Material Details
inscribed in pencil, verso, c. "870"
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man in military uniform from World War One taken in a photographic studio. The man is seated on a chair, holding what appears to be a staff. On his collar and his cap, there is a badge which is not clearly visible, but appears to be a maple leaf.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Accession Code
HV983.42.118
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-11-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Seated man in a military uniform

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription379
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man in military uniform from World War One, taken in a photographic studio. The man is seated on a chair, holding a staff in his right hand. He is wearing a watch on his left wrist and a ring on the left pinkie. On his cap, there is a badge with a crown in the middle, …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard
Material Details
The photograph is printed on postcard paper
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified man in military uniform from World War One, taken in a photographic studio. The man is seated on a chair, holding a staff in his right hand. He is wearing a watch on his left wrist and a ring on the left pinkie. On his cap, there is a badge with a crown in the middle, and a motto written underneath. On his collar, there are brass pins in the shape of "C/2" arranged vertically.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Accession Code
HV983.42.119
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-11-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Six soliders with their rifles

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1015
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of six unidentified soldiers with their rifles, at attention in front of a shelter building at a camp. Three of the soldiers are kneeling on their right knees, and the other three are standing in formation behind them. They are wearing Stetson style hats. The acquisition record identifie…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of six unidentified soldiers with their rifles, at attention in front of a shelter building at a camp. Three of the soldiers are kneeling on their right knees, and the other three are standing in formation behind them. They are wearing Stetson style hats. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Armament
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Accession Code
HV973.110.29
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Snipers firing over Glory Hole

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82556
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 4 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows three soldiers in a trench. Two of them are holding guns.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 4 x 6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-127
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photograph shows three soldiers in a trench. Two of them are holding guns.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on note accompanying photograph ; Note in black pen on verso reads: "Snipers firing over 'Glory Hole' at about 1/2 mile / Sgt. Platt facing camera ..." ; Newspaper clipping on page photograph is mounted on reads: "Burnaby / Is Taken Prisoner - Mrs B R Hill of Burnaby Lake has received a cable from Mr Claude Hill, his brother, in England, stating that Minard Hill, who was reported as missing, is a prisoner of war in Germany and uninjured"
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Soldier in a dress uniform

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1018
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified soldier in a dress uniform with white gloves standing in front of a tent. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia
Material Details
stamped on verso, "5-11"
The photograph is out of focus and the image is overexposed
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified soldier in a dress uniform with white gloves standing in front of a tent. The acquisition record identifies this photograph as from World War One.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Structures - Tents
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Accession Code
HV973.110.32
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1914 and 1918]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-05-30
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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