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Appreciation certificate to Elmer Wilson Martin

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 26 May 1944

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 certificate : lithographic print on blue paper ; 50.5 x 33 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a certificate of appreciation to WC E. W. Martin for his services as Chief Engineering Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The certificate is signed by RCAF members of the maintenance wing wishing him luck while serving overseas.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 certificate : lithographic print on blue paper ; 50.5 x 33 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a certificate of appreciation to WC E. W. Martin for his services as Chief Engineering Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The certificate is signed by RCAF members of the maintenance wing wishing him luck while serving overseas.

Subjects: Ceremonies - Awards; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.37.11

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 26 May 1944

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 4, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

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Appreciation certificate to Elmer Wilson Martin, 26 May 1944 thumbnail

booklet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV999.17.34

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV999.17.34

Description: Booklet: "First Aid"; picture on cover of three men attending to man who is lying down; colours are blue, grey, white; hand-stamped in red on right side "E.A. Gledhill, Agent" "Pr---" (rest of stamp is over dark blue area); "Published by The Prudential Insurance Company of America"; pages include black and white photographs

Object History: Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents

Object Term: Book, Instruction

Maker: Prudential Insurance Company of America

Country Made: Canada

Subjects: Emergency Measures - Civil Defence; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Cutress, Harry Charles; Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.)

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booklet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV999.17.35

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV999.17.35

Description: Booklet: "First Aid to the Injured"; black cover, silver printing; picture of St. John Ambulance Association insignia; "Issued by The Department of Militia and Defence" "Canada"; 1915, reprint 1917; with loose pages

Object History: Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents

Object Term: Book, Instruction

Maker: St. John Ambulance Association

Country Made: England

Site/City Made: London

Title: First Aid to the Injured

Publication Date: 1917

Subjects: Emergency Measures - Civil Defence; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Cutress, Harry Charles; Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.)

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card of pins

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV999.17.18

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV999.17.18

Description: Card of safety pins, torn off at top; blue border, ivory border, white oval has red circle in centre and printed in white is "See that Hump", printed at lower edge "Rust? Never!!"; 9 pins on card, 3 sizes; on reverse is list of other products available; torn-off part has red, blue printing "De Long", "Guaranteed by Good Housekeeping" seal; one pin attached; "Assorted"; ivory border corners and top of white oval at torn edge; other products noted on reverse side; c. 1940s

Object History: Owner of artifact Harry Charles Cutress was a longtime resident of Burnaby who was a volunteer member of Burnaby ARP.

Category: 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials

Classification: Textileworking T&E - - Needleworking Equipment

Object Term: Pin, Safety

Subjects: Emergency Measures - Civil Defence; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Cutress, Harry Charles; Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.)

Historic Neighbourhood: Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Clinton-Glenwood Area

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Certificate

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV019.37.7

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV019.37.7

Description: A brown wooden frame around a Royal Canadian Air Force certification. The backing of the frame is covered over in paper, and there is a wire hanging wire. The certificate reads: This is to certify that Wing Commander CAN C522 MARTIN Elmer Wilson served on active service with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 6 September 1939 and was honourably released and transferred to the RCAF (Reserve) General Section, Class "E" on the 28th day of November 1945.

Object History: Elmer Wilson Martin was a professional engineer who lived much of his life in Burnaby. He married Ellen Renetta "Reta" (Boyd) Martin in approx. 1930 and the couple moved to Burnaby in 1931 for him to attend UBC. He later enlisted in the RCAF during WWII where he served as a pilot and wing commander. Elmer ran Martin's Auto Villa at 6604 East Hastings Street (later 6574 East Hastings Street) and was heavily involved in local Burnaby politics and with the North Burnaby Board of Trade. The donor states that he ran for Burnaby mayor in 1959 and also donated land to S.F.U. in the late 1960's. He had many businesses throughout his life including Paneloc Buildings, a pre-fab building manufacturing company. His last position was as Director with the construction company Webb & Knapp Canada Ltd.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Documentary Artifacts - - Declaratory Documents

Object Term: Certificate

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson

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chart

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV999.17.7

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV999.17.7

Description: Chemical Warfare Agents - Chart -- [194-]. Chart prepared by the Office of Civilian Defense in the U.S.A. titled Chemical Warfare Agents, Reference and Training Chart. The chart was furnished with the compliments of Laucks Laboratories Limited, Analytical and Consulting Chemists on Howe Street, Vancouver. The chart identifies the names and symbols of chemicals, forms, odor, physiological effect, tactical class, protection, first aid, persistence, field neutralization and general instructions for various chemicals used in warfare. The chart measures 46cm x 35cm.

Object History: Item was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) in South Burnaby.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents

Object Term: Chart, Instructional

Country Made: United States of America

Title: Chemical Warfare Agents, Reference and Training Chart

Publication Date: [194-]

Subjects: Emergency Measures - Civil Defence; Documentary Artifacts; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Cutress, Harry Charles; Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.)

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Christmas greeting card from Colin Fox

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 23 Oct. 1944

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 card (double sided and folded)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Christmas greeting card from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Card r…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: E.W. Bateman family fonds

Series: Bateman family World War II letters series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 card (double sided and folded)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Christmas greeting card from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Card reads "Christmas Greetings, Third Canadian Infantry Division" and includes an illustration of a windmill and a soldier handing something to a child. Card is signed by Colin Fox.

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

Names: Fox, Colin Rhodes; Bateman, Marianne May

Accession Code: BV020.27.30

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 23 Oct. 1944

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 10-Feb-2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Cover of card is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Depot / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"; Circular postmark stamp reads: "FIELD OFICE / _?/ 103 / NO 21 /44"; Stamp in bottom left corner of cover of card reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"; Return address on verso of card reads: "K19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox"

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Christmas greeting card from Colin Fox, 23 Oct. 1944 thumbnail

Civil Defence certificate

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 5 Sep. 1945

Collection/Fonds: Waplington family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Civil Defence of Canada certificate to certify Ray Fleming as a "Volunteer Worker for Civil Defence in the War against the German Reich and the other Axis Powers..."

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Waplington family fonds

Series: Waplington and Fleming families album series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Civil Defence of Canada certificate to certify Ray Fleming as a "Volunteer Worker for Civil Defence in the War against the German Reich and the other Axis Powers..."

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Emergency Measures - Civil Defence

Accession Code: BV016.46.153

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproductions subject to FIPPA

Date: 5 Sep. 1945

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-01-06

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52

Crashed aircraft

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1945]

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster III aircraft upside down at crash site RAF Manston. Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew we…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster III aircraft upside down at crash site RAF Manston. Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew were wounded on December 31, 1944.

Subjects: Transportation - Air; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV020.31.8

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Related Material: BV020.31.7

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 19-09-2023

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; This event is documented in Flight Officer Joseph H. Corsbie's Flying Log Book BV020.31.44

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Daily Telegraph War Map of Germany with bombing sites

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [before 1938] (date of creation of map), annotations added [between 1943 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 map : col. lithographic print ; 51 x 77 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a map entitled "Daily Telegraph War Map of Germany" with secondary title "Daily Telegraph WAR MAP No. 10 Revised Edition". Map was produced prior to the Second World War [pre-Munich International Boundary lines]. Map depicts approximately 47 N to 55 N and from 3E to 22E. The countr…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 map : col. lithographic print ; 51 x 77 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a map entitled "Daily Telegraph War Map of Germany" with secondary title "Daily Telegraph WAR MAP No. 10 Revised Edition". Map was produced prior to the Second World War [pre-Munich International Boundary lines]. Map depicts approximately 47 N to 55 N and from 3E to 22E. The country of Germany sits at the centre of the map bordered by Holland, Belgium and France to the west; Switzerland, Austria and Hungary to the south; Lithuania, Poland, Czechoslavakia, Hungary and Romania to the east and Denmark and the Baltic Sea to the north. Annotations in green ink on the map mark areas of Germany that were bombed during World War Two and were added by Royal Canadian Air Force First Officer Joseph (Joe) H. Corsbie during his service.

Creator: Geographia Limited

Publisher: Hutchinsons & Co. (Publishers Ltd.) LONDON & MELBORNE"

Parallel Title: WAR MAP No. 10 Revised Edition

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Accession Code: BV020.31.35

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [before 1938] (date of creation of map), annotations added [between 1943 and 1945]

Media Type: Cartographic Material

Notes: Title based on contents of map; Label printed on verso of map reads: "Daily Telegraph / War Map No. 10 / GERMANY / (REVISED EDITION) / PRICE 1/-NET"; Copyright. "GEOGRAPHIA" LTD. 167 FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.4; Specially drawn for the Daily Telegraph by "Geographia" Ltd."; Scale: "Heights in English Feet / Scale of English Miles / Kilometres"

Department of National Defence identification card

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1945

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Department of National Defence (Air Force) entitlement identification card to wear the War Service Badge.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds

Series: Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Department of National Defence (Air Force) entitlement identification card to wear the War Service Badge.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"

Accession Code: BV020.31.37

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 1945

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 19-09-2023

Notes: Title based on contents of item

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Department of National Defence identification card, 1945 thumbnail

Elmer Wilson Martin

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.

Subjects: Transportation - Air; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.40.36

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [194-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Elmer Wilson Martinin RCAF uniform

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.40.44

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [194-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Elmer Wilson Martinin RCAF uniform, [194-] thumbnail

Elmer Wilson Martin with Reta and man

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [194-]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.

Subjects: Transportation - Air; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force; Martin, Ellen Renatta "Reta" Boyd; Martin, William Henry; Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"

Accession Code: BV019.40.37

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [194-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Elmer Wilson Martin with Reta and man, [194-] thumbnail

E.W. Martin at banquet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1945]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.40.32

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

E.W. Martin at banquet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1945]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cl…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.40.33

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

E.W. Martin at banquet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1945]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse support…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. Two other tables on either side of the hall include men in military and civilian dress. A large mural is visible on a stage at the back of the room. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force

Accession Code: BV019.40.34

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 8, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

E.W. Martin with parents and child

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1939 and 1945]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin military records and photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.

Subjects: Wars - World War, 1939-1945; Clothing - Military Uniforms

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Royal Canadian Air Force; Martin, William Henry; Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell

Accession Code: BV019.37.19

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1939 and 1945]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 4, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; See also BV019.37.16; Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Mr. E.W. Martin / & his mom & Dad"

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E.W. Martin with parents and child, [between 1939 and 1945] thumbnail

examination

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV999.17.13

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV999.17.13

Description: Examination, "Post Examination #3"; mimeographed form filled in in pencil by H. Cutress"; c. 1940s; paper is yellowed

Object History: Examination taken by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions in South Burnaby. This examination was probably taken as part of his training.