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A Tribute to Grandma Lamb
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9675
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (7 min., 28 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Arlene Belcastro tells the story of her grandmother, Dakota Lamb, who was born to Norwegian parents in the late 1800s in North Dakota. She moved to Milk River, Alberta around 1900, then took up residence in Carmengay, Alberta during the Depression where she raised four children as a single mother a…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (7 min., 28 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Arlene Belcastro tells the story of her grandmother, Dakota Lamb, who was born to Norwegian parents in the late 1800s in North Dakota. She moved to Milk River, Alberta around 1900, then took up residence in Carmengay, Alberta during the Depression where she raised four children as a single mother after her husband left. She supported her family by taking in boarders, ironing, and working as a midwife. The family later moved to Edmonton, where she was one of the first Avon ladies. In 1944, she was able to take a job as a pastry cook up north during the construction of the Alaska Highway and save enough money to purchase her own home. The film includes Arlene’s memories of visiting Grandma Lamb’s rustic cabin at Baptiste Lake north of Edmonton, Alberta. Starting at age 6, Arlene and her cousin, Donna, spent every summer with Grandma Lamb. The rustic cabin did not have running water or electricity, so the girls learned about kerosene lamps, wood stoves, and using a cold storage trunk for refrigeration. Grandma Lamb taught them life-skills through chores such as gathering kindling and tending the garden, and encouraged their independence. Arlene recalls that they also learned by example from Grandma Lamb, who instilled a respect for nature and for other people and never complained about life or what material things she didn’t have. She was a resilient, respectful, and wise role model.
- History
- Arlene Belcastro was born in Edmonton and attended H.A. Gray School and Victoria High School, where she completed commercial courses. She was married in Edmonton at age 19, and moved to Calgary after her eldest child was born. She learned to ride a horse at Elkana Ranch at Bragg Creek while living in Calgary. Following the birth of her second son, the family briefly lived in Nassau. Arlene returned to Edmonton after her marriage ended, and soon moved to the Vancouver/Burnaby area where she has lived for more than 40 years. At age 50, Arlene began acting and is currently a student of drumming, a community volunteer, and an avid traveler.
- Creator
- Belcastro, Arlene
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.6
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
A Tribute to Grandma Lamb, 2016
A Tribute to Grandma Lamb, 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2016_0037_0006_001.mp4
My Father's Garden
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9676
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (9 min., 26 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- The film tells the story of Janice Bobic’s parents, John and Frances Wuzinski, including the couple’s move from Manitoba to Burnaby in 1944, where they purchased an acre of land on the corner of Hastings Street and Cliff Avenue. They grew berries, fruit and vegetables for home and for sale, and rai…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (9 min., 26 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- The film tells the story of Janice Bobic’s parents, John and Frances Wuzinski, including the couple’s move from Manitoba to Burnaby in 1944, where they purchased an acre of land on the corner of Hastings Street and Cliff Avenue. They grew berries, fruit and vegetables for home and for sale, and raised bees. People came from miles around to purchase strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes and honey. The film includes Janice’s memories of growing up in the family garden, along with her sister Mary Louise.Janice describes her decision to continue working the family property, and her sense of connection with her parents and the land.
- History
- Janice Bobic is the daughter of John and Frances Wuzinski, longtime Burnaby residents who moved from Manitoba to Burnaby in 1944. In 1962 the Wuzinski property was expropriated by the Municipality of Burnaby, and the family purchased another property nearby. They started a new garden, brought the bees, and transplanted several trees to the new property. John passed away in 1998, and Frances in 2000.
- Creator
- Bobic, Janice
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.7
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
My Father's Garden, 2016
My Father's Garden, 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2016_0037_0007_001.mp4
Farmer Boy
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9678
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (6 min., 6 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- This film is created by Lester Gierarch. Part of the Gierach heritage his father instilled in him was the work ethic of “early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” This film shares Lester’s happy memories of working on the Y.Y. Sim farm, in Cloverdale, B.C., when he was 1…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (6 min., 6 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- This film is created by Lester Gierarch. Part of the Gierach heritage his father instilled in him was the work ethic of “early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” This film shares Lester’s happy memories of working on the Y.Y. Sim farm, in Cloverdale, B.C., when he was 15 years old. He worked hard alongside Chinese men and women who were new immigrants to Canada as he helped to harvest lettuce and celery for 80 cents an hour. Through this experience Lester grew comfortable working with people of another culture who also knew the importance of working hard.
- History
- Lester Gierach has lived in Burnaby for the past 22 years.
- Creator
- Gierach, Lester
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Names
- Gierach, Lester
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.9
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- The film was produced in 2016 as part of the Elders Digital Storytelling project. Digital storytelling is a form of narrative that creates short movies using relatively simple media technology. The project began in 2014 funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada (SSHRC) and AGE-WELL NCE grants. In partnership with the City of Burnaby, digital storytelling workshops were offered in Burnaby. The workshops helped older adults create short autobiographical films that tell a special story in their lives, complete with music, photos and narration. This film was produced at one of those workshops.
Images
Video
Farmer Boy, 2016
Hickory Dickory Dock-What is the time on the clock?
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9679
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (14 min., 47 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- In this short film, Yasmin Jamal declares her passion for clocks and fancy watches, but confesses that she has a troubled relationship with them! From her kitchen clock that does not tell the correct time, to her collection of beautiful wrist watches that refuse to do their job, she is beginning to…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (14 min., 47 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- In this short film, Yasmin Jamal declares her passion for clocks and fancy watches, but confesses that she has a troubled relationship with them! From her kitchen clock that does not tell the correct time, to her collection of beautiful wrist watches that refuse to do their job, she is beginning to question this strange relationship. Why does she hold such a love and passion for time pieces that are too stubborn to keep time? She is aware that her attraction to timepieces is about more than needing to know the time. Her touching mediation on the reasons for her attachment reminds her audience that time is a treasure and we should make the most of every moment.
- History
- Yasmin Jamal immigrated from Kenya over 44 years ago. She came to pursue her undergraduate degree at Simon Fraser University. She is a long-time resident of Coquitlam. However, she has always been employed in the Burnaby District. She presently works as a librarian at Burnaby Public Library. Prior to that, she was employed at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby campus. She loves Canada, but still treasures the fond memories of her childhood in Kenya. Yasmin visits Kenya every 8-10 years to feel the warm waters & white sands of the tropical beaches.
- Creator
- Jamal, Yasmin B.
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Subjects
- Timekeeping Tools and Equipment
- Names
- Jamal, Yasmin B.
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.10
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
Hickory Dickory Dock-What is the time on the clock?, 2016
Hickory Dickory Dock-What is the time on the clock?, 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2016_0037_0010_001.mp4
Dance Me Home
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9680
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (6 min., 39 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- In "Dance Me Home", Barbara Karmazyn talks about the important role that dance has played in her life. Awakening as a dancer in her late twenties she created a career as an expressive arts facilitator, sharing her love of dance and the arts with people of all ages and abilities. After years of phys…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (6 min., 39 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- In "Dance Me Home", Barbara Karmazyn talks about the important role that dance has played in her life. Awakening as a dancer in her late twenties she created a career as an expressive arts facilitator, sharing her love of dance and the arts with people of all ages and abilities. After years of physical demands, her body began to break down, sending her into the quagmire of “trying to fix it”. Frustrated with traditional therapies Barbara went back to dance, enrolling in a Community Engaged Dance class for people over 55. Dancing and socializing with other women her age, she learned to re connect to her body and adjust to the physical limitations of aging.
- Creator
- Karmazyn, Barbara
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Subjects
- Recreational Activities - Dancing
- Names
- Karmazyn, Barbara
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.11
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
Dance Me Home, 2016
Community Hero: Recalling a Strathcona Story
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9681
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (7 min., 9 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- The digital video tells the story of Gee Lam’s childhood experience of growing up in the Vancouver’s East End neighbourhood known as Strathcona. His story revolved around his father’s friend Harry Con who was a community activist in the Strathcona neighbourhood, as well as a volunteer “spy” for the…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (7 min., 9 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- The digital video tells the story of Gee Lam’s childhood experience of growing up in the Vancouver’s East End neighbourhood known as Strathcona. His story revolved around his father’s friend Harry Con who was a community activist in the Strathcona neighbourhood, as well as a volunteer “spy” for the Canadian Armed forces in World War 2. Gee shares his personal life lessons learned from “uncle Harry” regarding the importance of standing up and fighting for what is right. Harry’s community contribution had embodied Martin Luther King’s social activist principles: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” In the eyes of Gee, Harry Con was an exemplary who modeled an old Chinese proverb: “Each generation will reap what the former generation has sown. To enjoy the benefits of the hard work of one’s predecessors.” Harry’s life of selfless contributions in shaping the Vancouver Chinese community will impact generations to come. This is a story that needs to be told to the next generation to encourage them to respect and remember that the benefits of a thriving community is derived from both past and present continuous collaborations for paving long term beneficial outcomes for everyone.
- History
- Gee Lam immigrated from Hong Kong and grew up in the Strathcona neighbourhood that was adjacent to Vancouver’s Chinatown. He is a long-time resident of Burnaby. He has lived in North Burnaby with his wife since 1985. He attended Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Burnaby campus and graduated in 1983. He obtained his M.Ed. in 2013 from SFU. He worked as a research assistant and workshop facilitator on the Elders’ Digital Storytelling project. He currently works at SFU’s Teaching and Learning Centre on top of Burnaby Mountain.
- Creator
- Lam, Gee Chung
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Names
- Lam, Gee Chung
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.12
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
Community Hero: Recalling a Strathcona Story, 2016
Community Hero: Recalling a Strathcona Story, 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2016_0037_0012_001.mp4
Our Journey
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9682
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (5 min.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Our Journey is a tribute to Judy Schulz's mother who helped raise Judy's two daughters while Judy maintained her career. The film celebrates four generations of women in Judy's family, including her mother, herself, her daughters, and her grand-daughters. Judy's mother, Mrs. Suet Ping Yip, was born…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (5 min.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Our Journey is a tribute to Judy Schulz's mother who helped raise Judy's two daughters while Judy maintained her career. The film celebrates four generations of women in Judy's family, including her mother, herself, her daughters, and her grand-daughters. Judy's mother, Mrs. Suet Ping Yip, was born in 1922, and passed away in 2008. Judy was born in Hong Kong in 1955, and immigrated to Canada as an adult, later sponsoring her parents to join her. All of her five siblings soon followed. Judy's mother quit her job when Judy had her second daughter and helped to raise the two girls. Judy remembers her as a smart, kind, and hard-working mother and devoted grandmother. The girls knew her as "Pau Pau." Judy is proud to now be a "Pau Pau" herself, to two beautiful grand-daughters.
- History
- Judy Schulz has been a resident of Burnaby since 1980. She was born in Hong Kong and left home at age 17 first to England, and then immigrating to Canada in 1974. She originally settled in Vancouver. Though she had no family when she first arrived in Canada, her parents and all five of her siblings soon joined her in Canada. She worked in the medical field, and is now retired, but continues to live in Burnaby with Confederation Park as a favorite place to spend time.
- Creator
- Schulz, Judy
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Names
- Schulz, Judy
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.13
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
Our Journey, 2016
The Store
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9683
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (3 min., 4 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- In “The Store” film maker Teresa Switzer reminds us of the power of second chances. She shares the story of opening a second hand store called “Yesterday’s Collectibles” with her friend, Pete. The store was located on West Broadway in Vancouver from 1983 to 1985. She recalls the challenges of opera…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (3 min., 4 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- In “The Store” film maker Teresa Switzer reminds us of the power of second chances. She shares the story of opening a second hand store called “Yesterday’s Collectibles” with her friend, Pete. The store was located on West Broadway in Vancouver from 1983 to 1985. She recalls the challenges of operating a small business, coupled with the personal challenge of the end of her marriage. The film ends with a reflection on the lessons learned from the experience, and her good fortune of finding a second chance with her new partner, Patrick.
- History
- Teresa Switzer is originally from Winnipeg. She moved to the Westcoast in 1973, and has lived in South Burnaby since 1997. After the store closed, Teresa worked as a project coordinator for cancer research at UBC and BC Cancer Research. Teresa and Patrick Lucy were together from 1985 until Patrick passed away in 2007. Patrick was an Exhibit Preparator at Burnaby Village Museum for 13 years before retiring in 2006.
- Creator
- Switzer, Teresa
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Names
- Switzer, Teresa
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.14
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
The Store, 2016
Alfred's Fountain Pen
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9684
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (3 min., 40 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- The video depicts the challenges of film maker Alfred Woo’s physical, social, and cultural transformation to a foreign country. Sentimentally prior to departing Hong Kong in 1954, Alfred was presented a fountain pen by some of his grade two classmates, a souvenir that he has cherished all these yea…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (3 min., 40 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- The video depicts the challenges of film maker Alfred Woo’s physical, social, and cultural transformation to a foreign country. Sentimentally prior to departing Hong Kong in 1954, Alfred was presented a fountain pen by some of his grade two classmates, a souvenir that he has cherished all these years despite losing contact with them long ago. In his seniority, he muses poignantly about the symbolism of this writing instrument and shares his wonderment about the destiny of these childhood benefactors.
- History
- Immigrating from Hong Kong to Canada as a child, Alfred Woo easily assimilated into the Canadian way of life at an early age and has enjoyed the best of both worlds. A law graduate, his professional career included service as a Crown Counsel, securities administrator, corporate executive, and as private practitioner. He also served in the Canadian Army (Reserve Force) as a legal officer and an artillery officer before being honorably discharged at the rank of Major. A Burnaby resident for over 30 years, and now retired, he continues to volunteer helping seniors, a community service club, and a veterans group.
- Creator
- Woo, Alfred
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Names
- Woo, Alfred
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.15
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
Alfred's Fountain Pen, 2016
Alfred's Fountain Pen, 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2016_0037_0015_001.mp4
My Three Gifts
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9773
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (5 min., 6 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- From the film maker, Muriel Ferrari: "The film describes my life as a child, and identifies the difficulties that my mother faced. The good fortune that was bestowed on us, when she met a loving man who raised her child. And who I will always consider my “father”. Describes my path in marrying the …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (5 min., 6 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- From the film maker, Muriel Ferrari: "The film describes my life as a child, and identifies the difficulties that my mother faced. The good fortune that was bestowed on us, when she met a loving man who raised her child. And who I will always consider my “father”. Describes my path in marrying the love of my life. He has stuck with me and helped me with my careers and illness. Describes my diagnose of cancer and the prognosis of this disease. And the good news that came from this disease. Describes my great fortune in being blessed with grandchildren and what my future holds. I believe that we have to share ourselves and for me it is being part of other things. I take care of my family and have a passion for quilting. I enjoy volunteering at the Burnaby Village Museum, and being part of a fabulous walking group who fundraise and help people in need. What this film represents to me is that there is always a positive from a negative. My life gave me lessons - that when one door closes another opens. I am very blessed."
- History
- From the film maker, Muriel Ferrari: "Born at St. Paul’s Hospital in 1949. Family moved back to Winnipeg, Manitoba, where my mother was raised. Mom and I moved to Regina (I was under one year old). My mom was a single mom – before this was even a term. She and I were taken care of by a loving and caring man. We moved around following the oil fields. We moved to Vancouver in 1962. I attended Killarney Secondary. Worked for a mortgage company, in Vancouver. I married a wonderful man in 1970. We had two daughters. We moved to Burnaby in 1975. I was the Executive Director for two non-profit organizations in Burnaby. After my cancer treatment I left my jobs to concentrate on living my life."
- Creator
- Ferrari, Muriel
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Names
- Ferrari, Muriel
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.16
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
My Three Gifts, 2016
The Bet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9774
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (8 min., 9 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- The film details Teresa Florkow’s journey to restore and maintain her tugboat, the Papco III in 1982, at the prodding of her dock neighbour Ollie Iverson.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (8 min., 9 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- The film details Teresa Florkow’s journey to restore and maintain her tugboat, the Papco III in 1982, at the prodding of her dock neighbour Ollie Iverson.
- History
- Teresa Florkow was born on October 11 1932 in Natal BC (now Sparwood BC). Her parents, Ann and John Bowman had another three girls (Betty Ann, Marilyn and Frances) before moving to Burnaby in 1945. They settled at 1713 Frederick Avenue at Rumble Street. Teresa attended Nelson Avenue School and then Burnaby South High School. After graduation, she worked at the Royal Bank at Kingsway and McKay for 7 years. She married Arc Florkow on July 14 1952. The couple moved to 5887 Berwick Street in Burnaby and had three children: Chris, Jill and Gail. Arc worked as a furniture painter until he bought a tugboat in 1975.
- Creator
- Florkow, Teresa
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Subjects
- Transportation - Boats
- Names
- Florkow, Teresa
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.17
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
The Bet, 2016
Gerald F. Sanders at 100th birthday
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9886
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. print ; 17.6 x 12.6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Gerald Sanders, taken days after his 100th birthday
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. print ; 17.6 x 12.6 cm
- Material Details
- Printed on Kodack Professional paper
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Gerald Sanders, taken days after his 100th birthday
- Subjects
- Celebrations - Birthdays
- Names
- Sanders, Gerald Frank
- Accession Code
- BV018.34.11
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2022-07-12
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
It Took a While to Get There
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10097
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (4 min., 40 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Kathryn Small has lived in Burnaby almost her entire life. In this video she recounts the path she travelled before finding the 27 year career she settled on and from which she retired in 2008. Having faced discrimination (because she was a woman) which blocked her entering her first choice for a…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (4 min., 40 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Kathryn Small has lived in Burnaby almost her entire life. In this video she recounts the path she travelled before finding the 27 year career she settled on and from which she retired in 2008. Having faced discrimination (because she was a woman) which blocked her entering her first choice for a career, Kathryn found that her subsequent variety of education and experiences over the next decade well-fitted her for her “life’s work”. Kathryn is convinced that all and any education and experience can play a part in preparing one for one’s chosen career. She is also glad that today discrimination based on gender is finally illegal in Canada. That the title of this video is an intentional double-entendre is evident by the end of the video.
- History
- Kathryn Small has a long connection to Burnaby, her grandparents having settled in the Douglas Road area in 1921 and her parents choosing to live in the same area. Kathryn attended Douglas Road Elementary School and graduated from Burnaby Central High School. After a variety of post-secondary education, work and travel experiences, she then worked for 27 years in Burnaby as a Public Health Inspector/Environmental Health Officer before retiring in 2008. Kathryn still lives in Burnaby.
- Creator
- Small, Kathryn
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Names
- Small, Kathryn
- Geographic Access
- Douglas Road
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
It Took a While to Get There, 2016
It Took a While to Get There, 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2016_0037_0005_001.mp41997 recipient : Frances L. Fleming
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19010
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Waplington family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Print copy of text and photograph "1997 Recipient: Frances L. Fleming - Sechelt" recognized as a recipient of the Order of British Columbia in 1997. Information appears to be printed from the Government of B.C. website in 2016.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Waplington family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Print copy of text and photograph "1997 Recipient: Frances L. Fleming - Sechelt" recognized as a recipient of the Order of British Columbia in 1997. Information appears to be printed from the Government of B.C. website in 2016.
- Accession Code
- BV016.46.172
- Date
- 2016
- 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
![Jimmy Chow resume booklet, [2016] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2023/2023_0011_0001_001.jpg?width=280)
Jimmy Chow resume booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19278
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [2016]
- Collection/Fonds
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a resume in booklet format entitled "Jimmy Chow, Property Master CHOW". Resume includes a full ciriculum vitae of Jimmy Chow's roles, credits and employment history while working in the film industry between 1973 and 2016.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet
- Material Details
- 10 p. booklet with cardstock cover; covered with two tone textured brown paper on the outside; lined with red paper on the inside of cover; bound together with three grommeted holes and a black ribbon
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a resume in booklet format entitled "Jimmy Chow, Property Master CHOW". Resume includes a full ciriculum vitae of Jimmy Chow's roles, credits and employment history while working in the film industry between 1973 and 2016.
- Names
- Chow, Hipman "Jimmy"
- Accession Code
- BV023.11.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Date
- [2016]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
![Jimmy Chow resume booklet, [2016] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2023/2023_0011_0001_001.jpg)
Interview with Jiro Kamiya, 2015
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4476
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [2015]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (01:11:02 min)
- Scope and Content
- Recording of a interview with Jiro Kamiya about the ofuro he built as an exhibit for display at Burnaby Village Museum, and his work in Canada generally. When he speaks in Japanese, his son Frank Kamiya does the English translation. Frank recalls how his father, a Japanese-trained carpenter, came …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Museum research interviews subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (01:11:02 min)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Lisa Codd Interviewees: Jiro Kamiya and his son Frank Kamiya Location of Interview: Nikkei Home, Burnaby Interview Date: [2015] Total Number of Tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 1:11:02
- Scope and Content
- Recording of a interview with Jiro Kamiya about the ofuro he built as an exhibit for display at Burnaby Village Museum, and his work in Canada generally. When he speaks in Japanese, his son Frank Kamiya does the English translation. Frank recalls how his father, a Japanese-trained carpenter, came to be involved in the project, which was donated to the Museum by the Japanese Canadian Citizens Association. An unidentified woman is also present and contributes to the discussion. 0:00 – 6:38: Frank Kamiya recalls the museum’s ofuro project, describing how his father became involved with it. He talks about the ofuro in Canada, speaking of their importance to Japanese Canadians but noting that they have been superseded by newer products. Frank also mentions that ofuros are now subject to modern building regulations. 6:38 – 20:30: Jiro Kamiya describes the construction of the ofuro. He explains the technique of water-proofing and talks about the different sizes of baths, discussing the differences in Japanese and Canadian styles and in the way water was supplied. 20:30 – 28:27: This portion of the recording pertains to Jiro Kamiya’s background as a carpenter in Shizuoka, Japan, in the family’s business, and how he came to immigrate to Canada. Frank talks about his father’s innovations and skills. He discusses the differences between Japanese and Canadian tools. Lisa Codd asks about the tools Jiro donated to the museum. 28:27 – 36:00: Frank talks about his father’s involvement in the building of the Museum’s ofuro. He notes that he himself drew up the plans and submitted them to City Hall. He asks about the ofuro’s plaque and the building’s condition. Lisa explains how the classification of buildings as replica or heritage determines how conservation choices are made. 36:00 – 45:47: Frank describes the purpose and use of the ofuro and the kind of accessories which should be included in the Museum’s display. The exact meaning of ‘ofuro’ is discussed with Jiro, as is bathing protocol for the larger and smaller kinds. 45:47 – 59:13: Jiro recalls New Year and other traditions and Lisa and Frank remark on the differences between the established infrastructures of Japan and those of rural Canada. Frank describes his father’s work in Canada. Jiro talks of being unable to join the carpenters union, but advancing in his profession through his ability and experience with Japanese techniques. 59:13 – 1:11:02: Jiro talks about the work that he did during internment during World War II and his choice to go to Winnipeg with his family. Frank relates how his father adapted to shipyard work, and Jiro tells anecdotes about his working years.
- History
- Interviewee: Jiro Kamiya (ne Tsuneki) was born on August 29, 1910 in Shizuoka Ken, Japan to parents Torakichi Tsuneki and Sono Ssuneki. In 1936, Jiro married Toneko Kamiya. The Tsuneki family were Master Carpenters for over 500 years and the family business, Torakichi Tsuneki Construction Co was the largest and best known construction company in Shizuoka Ken. Jiro also became a master carpenter working for his father's company. In 1933, Jiro immigrated to Canada and in 1936, he returned to Japan to marry. In 1937 he got work at the Hammond Cedar Mill leading a crew of six men and worked there for about three or four years. In 1942 along with over 21,000 Japanese Canadians, Jiro and his family were forcibly removed from the coastal area of British Columbia. Jiro and his family were relocated to Oak Bluff, Manitoba to work on the beet farms. JIro chose this location of internment so that he could keep his family together. While living in Manitoba, Jiro also found work as a carpenter. In 1948 when he was permitted to return to British Columbia, Jiro and his family relocated to Kamloops. In 1951, he began working as a carpenter for Matsumoto Shipyard in North Vancouver and between 1961 and 1974, he worked for Grimwood Construction. From 1975, he worked for Dawson Hall Construction until his retirement at the age of 68. Following his retirement he built a house for his nephew on Mayne Island and a summer house for himself which he completed in 1988. In 2001, Jiro and his wife, Toneko moved to Nikkei Home. While living at Nikkei Home, Jiro made chopsticks out of hardwood, creating over a thousand pairs up until he was 99 years old. Jiro passed away in 2015. Interviewer: Lisa Codd has worked in the museum sector since 2000 and between 2005 and 2019, she worked as the curator at the Burnaby Village Museum. In 2019, Lisa began her work as the City of Burnaby Heritage Planner.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Persons - Japanese Canadians
- Names
- Kamiya, Jiro
- Kamiya, Frank
- Accession Code
- BV019.13.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [2015]
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Notes
- Audio is only available to listen at the Burnaby Village Museum
Audio Tracks
Interview with Jiro Kamiya, 2015, [2015]
Interview with Jiro Kamiya, 2015, [2015]
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2019_0013_0001_001.mp3![BFG bag prop concept plan, [2015] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2022/2022_0021_0100_001.jpg?width=280)
BFG bag prop concept plan
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19155
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [2015]
- Collection/Fonds
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. laser print ; 28 x 43.5 cm with annotations
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a concept plan created by concept illustrator Brian Cunningham for a leather bag to be used as a prop in the film "The BFG". Ovelay of tape with actual measurements on surface of print for the creation of the leather bag. Concept plan was used by property master, Jimmy Chow to crea…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. laser print ; 28 x 43.5 cm with annotations
- Material Details
- Green masking tape and white duct tape adhered to surface of print
- Handwritten measurements in black ink written on surface of tape
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a concept plan created by concept illustrator Brian Cunningham for a leather bag to be used as a prop in the film "The BFG". Ovelay of tape with actual measurements on surface of print for the creation of the leather bag. Concept plan was used by property master, Jimmy Chow to create the bag as a prop. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 2016.
- Creator
- Cunningham, Brian
- Subjects
- Industries - Film
- Responsibility
- Beach, Chris
- Accession Code
- BV022.21.100
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [2015]
- Media Type
- Graphic Material
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Bottom right corner includes identifiers reading: "? / ...BFG 3 BAG_PROP CONCEPT / ... PROP BFG BAG CONCEPT / .../ Scale / 15:00:00 [sic] / ? / C_BEACH /? / B_CUNNINGHAM / ? / NONE [sic] / ? / PRP_C05 / ..."
- Drawing identifies, Brian Cunningham as concept illustrator and Chris Beach as [designer] (Art Director)
Images
![BFG bag prop concept plan, [2015] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2022/2022_0021_0100_001.jpg)
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10278
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Rob Rush and other guests drinking coffee in Ice Cream Parlour at Burnaby Village Museum.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Rob Rush and other guests drinking coffee in Ice Cream Parlour at Burnaby Village Museum.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10279
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Bev Sandercock in tram barn at Burnaby Village Museum.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Bev Sandercock in tram barn at Burnaby Village Museum.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.2
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10280
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Bev Sandercock waving from Interurban 1223 tram.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Bev Sandercock waving from Interurban 1223 tram.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.3
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
