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Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; page 1-334; Volume 1 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume ii

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.2 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.2

Call Number: 032 MEE v.2 1918

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 2

Physical Description: 335-660 p. : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction b John H. Findley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 335-660; volume 2 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume iii

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 3 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.3

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 3 1918

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 3

Physical Description: 662-992 p. : ill.(some col.) : 25 cm.

Inscription: "Gross 1955 3 on R Gross" [Handwritten in blue ink on back flyleaf]

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 662-992; volume 3 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume iv

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.4 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.4

Call Number: 032 MEE v.4 1918

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 4

Physical Description: 993-1312 : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 993-1312; volume 4 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume v

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.5 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.5

Call Number: 032 MEE v.5 1918

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 5

Physical Description: 1313-1638 p. : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With and introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 1313-1638; volume 5 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume vi

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 6 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.6

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 6 1918

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 6

Physical Description: iv, 1639-1958, : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 1639-1958; volume 6 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume vii

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Publication Date: c1918; 1919

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 7 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.7

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 7 1918

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918; 1919

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 7

Physical Description: iv, 1959-2278 : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 1959-2278; volume 7 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume viii

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.8 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.8

Call Number: 032 MEE v.8 1918

Contributor: Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 8

Physical Description: iv, 2279-2610 : ill. : 26 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; page 2279-2610; volume 8 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia : volume xix

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.19 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.17

Call Number: 032 MEE v.19 1918

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Physical Description: 327 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: paged 5875 - 6202.

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia : volume xviii

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.18 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.16

Call Number: 032 MEE v.18 1918

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The book of knowledge

Physical Description: 323 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Inscription: "R Paul G" [handwritten in pencil onpage opposite front pastedown] "Paul Hofer" [handwritten in pencil on title page]

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: paged 5551 - 5874.

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia : volume xx

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.20 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.18

Call Number: 032 MEE v.20 1918

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Physical Description: 379 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Inscription: Scribbles in pencil on back pastedown and opposing page

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: paged 6203 - 6582.; Includes index.

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopædia, vol. 17

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.17

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.15

Call Number: 032 MEE v.17

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge

Physical Description: 322 p. : ill

Library Subject (LOC): Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: pages numbered 5228-5550; Contributors' given names, dates and contribution:; Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943. (editor-in-chief); Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940. (editor-in-chief); "with an introduction by John H. Finley, LLD Late President of the College of New York Commissioner of Education of the State of New York"

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Boys of the Bible

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1916

Call Number: 220.9 BOY

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.31.5

Call Number: 220.9 BOY

Contributor: Turner, A. M.

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Sam'l Gabriel Sons & Co.

Publication Date: c1916

Series: The Chimney Corner Series, no. 928

Physical Description: 32 p. : ill. : 28 cm.

Inscription: "Presented to Nina Atkinson for Proficiency in bible study and general aptitude: from The East Burnaby Methodist Sunday School August 1917" [Handwritten in pencil on front flyleaf]

Library Subject (LOC): Bible; Bible. Old Testament; Juvenile literature

Names: East Burnaby Methodist Church, 1904-1925; Chapman, Nina Christina Atkinson

Notes: "Illustrated by A. M. Turner" -- Title page

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Edith Adams' sixth annual prize cookbook

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Adams, Edith

Publication Date: 1948

Call Number: 641.5 ADA

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV972.18.7

Call Number: 641.5 ADA

Author: Adams, Edith

Place of Publication: Vancouver

Publisher: The Vancouver Sun

Publication Date: 1948

Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. : 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Cooking; Baking; Food; Formulas, recipes, etc.; Edith Adams; Cookbooks--1940-1949

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Books; Foods

Object History: This item was purchased from the St.James United Church.

Notes: "Sun prize winners 6th annual cook book" -- Cover

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Embroidery stitches, part 1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: 1921; c1916

Call Number: 746.5 PIC

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.6.20

Call Number: 746.5 PIC

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: 1921; c1916

Series: Instruction paper with examination questions

Physical Description: 44 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Embroidery--Study and teaching; Stitches (Sewing)

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Booklets

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

Notes: Part 1 of 2

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English student: an aid to the study of English Vol. V, No. 4, April 1919

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1919-04

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.360.3

Place of Publication: [Shanghai]

Publisher: Commerical Press, Limited

Publication Date: 1919-04

Series: English Student

Physical Description: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill ; 23 cm

Library Subject (LOC): English language--Study and teaching

Object History: Some books in this accession are marked: "Mr. Chan Y. Leong, 111 Pender St. E., Vancouver B.C., Canada, North America, Western H."; Sam Kee & Company merchants is the business located at 111 Pender St. E. Vancouver - originally owned by Chan Toy (many alternative names including Chang Toy) which was later run by Chang Yat Leong - presumably the same person as Chan Y. Leong.

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General chemical division Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1949

Call Number: 661 GEN

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book; Catalogue

Accession Code: BV022.22.1

Call Number: 661 GEN

Publisher: General Chemical Division, Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation

Publication Date: 1949

Physical Description: 175 p. : illustrations ; 26 cm

Library Subject (LOC): Chemical industry; Catalogs

Names: Nichols Chemical Company Limited

Object History: Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation catalogue at one time used by the Manager of the The Nichols Chemical Company Limited, William H. Main in Barnet BC. His business card is paper clipped to the first page. Page 106 has an ad from the Nichols company.

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The gold stripe no. 2 : a tribute to the British Columbia men who have been killed, crippled and wounded in the Great War

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1919

Call Number: 940.46771 GOL

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV972.136.6

Call Number: 940.46771 GOL

Place of Publication: Vancouver

Publisher: [s.n.]

Publication Date: 1919

Printer: Pacific Printers

Physical Description: 160, xxviii : ill. ; 30 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): World War, 1914-1918--Literary collections; World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, Canadian; World War, 1914-1918--Registers of dead--British Columbia; Veterans, Disabled--British Columbia; World War, 1914-1918--Canada--Registers

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Books; Wars - World War, 1914-1918

Notes: "A book of war, peace, and reconstruction" -- Title page; "Published for the benefit of The Amputation Club of B.C. in May 1919, the centenary of 'Victoria the Good'" -- Title page; "A souvenir of the centenary of 'Victoria the Good' 1819-1919" -- Cover; "The net profits of this publication will go to the Amputation Club of B.C., Vancouver for men who have been maimed and wounded in the Great War" -- Cover; Includes index.

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History of Burnaby and vicinity

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Green, George, 1872-1955

Publication Date: 1947

Call Number: 971.133 GRE Copy 2 Ver. 1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Digital Reference Collection; Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV017.17.1

Call Number: 971.133 GRE Copy 2 Ver. 1

Author: Green, George, 1872-1955

Place of Publication: [S.l.]

Publisher: [s.n.]

Publication Date: 1947

Printer: Shoemaker , McLean & Veitch

Physical Description: 233 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 23 cm.

Inscription: "Presented To my valued fried Rev. D. W. Scott. a former neighbor at Capitol Hill with best wishes of the author George Green Victoria March 1 1947" [handwritten in black ink on page opposing front pastedown] "BMMM-WU SIGNED 1st ED 50.00" [handwritten in pencil on page opposing front pastedown]

Library Subject (LOC): Burnaby (B.C.)--History; Burnaby (B.C.); Biography

Name Access: Green, George

Notes: Autographed by author; "By George Green, pioneer resident of Burnaby, and an ex-Councillor. Charter Member of the British Columbia Historical Association, Vancouver Branch, and an Executive Member."; Copy 2 of 2

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Digital Books

How to do pickling : a book of tested recipes

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: D. Jayne and Son

Publication Date: c1917

Call Number: 641.42 JAY

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV005.11.2

Call Number: 641.42 JAY

Author: D. Jayne and Son

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, Pa.

Publisher: Dr. D. Jayne & Son

Publication Date: c1917

Physical Description: 16] leaves ; 16 cm.

Inscription: A Handbook / How to do Pickling / Compiled by / Dr. D. Jayne & Son / Phila. / Copyright, 1917 by..

Library Subject (LOC): Canning and preserving; Patent medicines; Cookbooks--1910-1919; Cooking

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New instructions on how to fight fire bombs

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Canada. Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions

Publication Date: 1942

Call Number: 358.3 CAN v.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV988.47.20

Call Number: 358.3 CAN v.2

Author: Canada. Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions

Place of Publication: Ottawa

Publisher: Edmond Cloutier

Publication Date: 1942

Physical Description: 4 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Canada--Civil defense; Incendiary bombs; Fire extinction

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

Notes: Version 2 of 2

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Teaching writing : some suggestions for teaching books one to four ; new method writing

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1913

Call Number: 372.634 EDU

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV973.70.7

Call Number: 372.634 EDU

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: The Educational Book Co., Limited

Publication Date: c1913

Physical Description: 63 p. : ill. ; 19 x 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Penmanship; Penmanship--Study and teaching

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Tight linings and boning

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: 1923; c1915

Call Number: 646 WOM

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.6.10

Call Number: 646 WOM

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Education Corp. General

Publication Date: 1923; c1915

Physical Description: 43 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Inscription: "This instruction book is not included in your course of study, but is sent to show you just how to prepare your dress form for use. You will not be asked to report on this book." [Typed in purple ink and pasted to first page]

Library Subject (LOC): Dressmaking; Sewing; Linings (Sewing); Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Booklets

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

Notes: "Department of sewing" -- cover; "Instruction paper with examination questions ; 5-2" -- Cover; "This lesson is optional. You are not required to report on it unless you so desire. However, you are urged to study it diligently, to apply the instruction contained in it, and to answer the Examination Questions for your own satisfaction." -- Cover