2530 records – page 3 of 127.

The adventures of Tom Sawyer

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Edition
Harper & Brothers Edition
Publication Date
c1920
Call Number
813.4 TWA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.134.6
Call Number
813.4 TWA
Edition
Harper & Brothers Edition
Author
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
P. F. Collier & Son Company
Publication Date
c1920
Series
Mark Twain's Works
Physical Description
292 p. : ill.
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--19th century
Juvenile fiction
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Advertising and its mechanical production

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5933
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Greer, Carl Richard, 1876-1946
Edition
New ed.
Publication Date
1936
Call Number
659.1 GRE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
659.1 GRE
Edition
New ed.
Author
Greer, Carl Richard, 1876-1946
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Tudor
Publication Date
1936
Printer
J.J. Little and Ives Co.
Physical Description
xvi, 474 p . ill. ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Advertising
Printing
Photoengraving
Notes
Ïncludes index
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The advertising handbook : a reference work covering the principles and practice of advertising

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary375
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hall, S. Roland
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Date
1921
c1921
Call Number
659 HALL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV989.32.1
Call Number
659 HALL
Edition
1st ed.
Author
Hall, S. Roland
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc.
Publication Date
1921
c1921
Printer
Maple Press
Physical Description
743 p. : ill. : 19.5 cm
Inscription
"John A. Burton" [handwritten in black ink on front flyleaf] "J.A. Burton" "661-12 Ave." "New West" "B.C." [handwritten in pencil on front flyleaf]
Library Subject (LOC)
Advertising
Object History
Donor purchased book in 1935 for $1.00 from Ainsworth's Book Store on Pender Street in Vancouver.
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Aerial photograph of Douglas Road and Sperling Avenue

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1938]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of the area surrounding Douglas Road and Sperling Avenue.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of the area surrounding Douglas Road and Sperling Avenue.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Sperling Avenue
Accession Code
BV992.47.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[1938]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Notes on verso of photograph read: "Burnaby Image Bank #532" and "DOUGLAS ROAD AND SPERLING c. 1938"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Copyright Simon Fraser/ University Archives"
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A few figs from thistles

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Millay, Edna St. Vincent, 1892-1950
Publication Date
1923
Call Number
811.5 MIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV982.24.103
Call Number
811.5 MIL
Author
Millay, Edna St. Vincent, 1892-1950
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Harper & Brothers
Publication Date
1923
Physical Description
39 p. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"H / 1.50", in pencil inside back cover
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
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After the Coronation

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen, Ruth Bearn (right) in her crown of flowers, and Miss Burnaby, Miss Agnes Kilgour (left), sitting on chairs on a stage at the First May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the May Queen, Ruth Bearn (right) in her crown of flowers, and Miss Burnaby, Miss Agnes Kilgour (left), sitting on chairs on a stage at the First May Day celebration in Burnaby in 1925.
Subjects
Events - May Day
Names
Whittaker, Ruth Lavinia Bearn
McFarlane, "Agness" Nancy Galbraith McNeill Kilgour
Geographic Access
Central Park
Accession Code
BV995.8.36
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
May 1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Transcribed titled
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 13
Note in white ink on page of album reads: "AFTER THE CORONATION"
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Agnes Smith

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[ca. 1920]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 15 x 10 cm in oval window mat 14 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Agnes Smith. Agnes was Flossie Parons' (nee Smith) only sister who died in 1936. Agnes is wearing a white off the shoulder gown, pearl neckace and is holding a floral bouquet.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 15 x 10 cm in oval window mat 14 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Agnes Smith. Agnes was Flossie Parons' (nee Smith) only sister who died in 1936. Agnes is wearing a white off the shoulder gown, pearl neckace and is holding a floral bouquet.
History
Flossie Maude Parsons (nee Smith) was born to George Henry Smith, a farm labourer, and Harriet Ann Savage on February 13, 1896 in Ealing, England. She immigrated to Canada with some of her family members in the early 1920s. They lived in Winnipeg for a few years as an older brother had settled there in 1912. She married Herbert Russell Parsons on June 23, 1928. They first lived in Vancouver and finally bought a home at 7091 Jubilee Avenue, South Burnaby in the early 1930s. In 1943, Flossie was certified in Home Nursing. Herbert Parsons was active during the Second World War as a volunteer for Civil Defence in Burnaby and worked as a salesman for Woodwards. The couple had no children. Herbert passed away on May 23rd, 1957 (age 84) and Flossie passed away on April 6, 1996 (age 100).
Other Title Information
Title based on content of photograph
Names
Smith, Agnes
Accession Code
BV017.38.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[ca. 1920]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
26-Mar-2018
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A good turn done

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four Boy Scouts dressed in uniforms, standing in front of a car on Mothers Day in 1925. Three of the Boy Scouts are holding flowers.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four Boy Scouts dressed in uniforms, standing in front of a car on Mothers Day in 1925. Three of the Boy Scouts are holding flowers.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Transportation - Automobiles
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Accession Code
BV995.8.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Transcribed title
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 2
Inscription below photograph on page of photograph album BV995.8.1 reads: "A Good Turn Done / Mothers Day 1925"
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Agreement for sale of land - George Richard Love and William and Sarah Parker

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10078
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Oct. 31, 1928
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Document consists of a Land title transfer agreement between George Richard Love (No. 1365 Newcombe Street, Burnaby) and William Michael Parker and Sarah Maria Parker in relation to a portion of the southerly 12.687 acres of Block 1, of the easterly portion of District Lot 25, according to Map No. …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Series
Love and Leonard land records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Material Details
"This agreement, made in duplicate this Thirty-first / day of October in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty eight / Between / George Richard Love . . . . . / AND / WILLIAM MICHAEL PARKER . . ./ And SARA MARIA PARKER . . . " printed and typed on the top of the first page.
Scope and Content
Document consists of a Land title transfer agreement between George Richard Love (No. 1365 Newcombe Street, Burnaby) and William Michael Parker and Sarah Maria Parker in relation to a portion of the southerly 12.687 acres of Block 1, of the easterly portion of District Lot 25, according to Map No. 813.
History
See extensive history of Love Family and Love farmhouse located at Burnaby Village Museum.
Accession Code
BV012.31.10
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Oct. 31, 1928
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on content of file
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Agreement for sale of land - George Richard Love and William and Sarah Parker

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10079
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Land title transfer agreement between George Richard Love (No. 1365 Newcombe Street, Burnaby) and William Michael Parker and Sarah Maria Parker in relation to a portion of the southerly 12.687 acres of Block 1, of the easterly portion of District Lot 25, according to Map No. 813.…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Love family fonds
Series
Love and Leonard land records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Material Details
"This agreement, made in duplicate this Thirty-first / day of October in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty eight / Between / George Richard Love . . . . . / AND / WILLIAM MICHAEL PARKER . . ./ And SARA MARIA PARKER . . . " printed and typed on the top of the first page.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Land title transfer agreement between George Richard Love (No. 1365 Newcombe Street, Burnaby) and William Michael Parker and Sarah Maria Parker in relation to a portion of the southerly 12.687 acres of Block 1, of the easterly portion of District Lot 25, according to Map No. 813.This document is a copy in blue ink of the the original document (BV012.31.10) but is notarized with J.J. Johnston's seal under the bottom section "FOR MAKER (INCLUDING MARRIED WOMAN)" and signed on November 7, 1928.
History
See extensive history of Love Family and Love farmhouse located at Burnaby Village Museum.
Accession Code
BV012.31.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1928
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on content of file
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A history of freedom of thought

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3123
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Bury, J.B. (John Bagnell), 1861-1927
Publication Date
1926
Call Number
211.4 BUR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.165.91
Call Number
211.4 BUR
Author
Bury, J.B. (John Bagnell), 1861-1927
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Williams & Norgate
Publication Date
1926
Series
Home university library of modern knowledge
Physical Description
256 p. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
Front endpaper: "W78" [written in blue ink, crossed out in pencil] "F.J. McRae 7/36" [written in blue ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Rationalism
Free thought
Notes
Full author name given as follows: Bury, J. B. (John Bagnell), 1861-1927.
Includes index.
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A history of the British empire

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary270
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Sanderson, Edgar, 1838-1907
Edition
Rev. and extended ed.
Publication Date
1924
Call Number
942 SAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.169.21
Call Number
942 SAN
Edition
Rev. and extended ed.
Author
Sanderson, Edgar, 1838-1907
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Blackie and Son Limited
Publication Date
1924
Physical Description
xxxii, 520 p. : ill., maps, geneal. tables ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"Chesterfield School / North Vancouver, B.C."--stamped in blue ink on end paper. "[J.H.]."--hand written in pencil on fly leaf.
Library Subject (LOC)
Great Britain--History
Notes
"New Edition"--spine.
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A history of the University of Toronto, 1827-1927

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3840
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Wallace, W. Stewart (William Stewart), 1884-1970
Publication Date
1927
Call Number
378.1 WAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV995.15.59
Call Number
378.1 WAL
Author
Wallace, W. Stewart (William Stewart), 1884-1970
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
1927
Physical Description
308 p. : ill., ports., facsim ; 25 cm.
Inscription
"Blythe Eagles," hand written in ink on inside cover. Bookplate adhered to inside cover: "Blythe Eagles / Ex Libris."
Library Subject (LOC)
University of Toronto--History
Object History
Source is "City of Burnaby (Eagles House)"
Notes
Includes index.
Author's given name and dates: Wallace, W. Stewart (William Stewart), 1884-1970.
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A hungry crew

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the 2nd Burnaby Boy Scout troop standing together with leaders during their hike to Sunbury from New Westminster on Easter weekend. The troop was accompanied by Assistant Scout Master Jack Allen of the 1st New Westminster Troop and Scoutmaster William Mundy of the 2nd Deptf…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the 2nd Burnaby Boy Scout troop standing together with leaders during their hike to Sunbury from New Westminster on Easter weekend. The troop was accompanied by Assistant Scout Master Jack Allen of the 1st New Westminster Troop and Scoutmaster William Mundy of the 2nd Deptford Troop, London, England.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Mundy, William
Allen, Jack
Accession Code
BV995.8.22
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1925
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of photograph album BV995.8.1, pasted to page 6
Inscription in white ink on page of album reads: "EASTER HIKE / 1925 / WHO WASHED"
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Airplane and engine maintenance for the airplane mechanic

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3524
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Brimm, Daniel J., 1894-1946
Boggess, H. Edward
Publication Date
1936
Call Number
629.134 BRI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV996.14.1
Call Number
629.134 BRI
Author
Brimm, Daniel J., 1894-1946
Boggess, H. Edward
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons (Canada) Ltd.
Publication Date
1936
Physical Description
xviii, 493 p. : illus., diagrs. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
On top of front end paper in the middle: "Robert [D].S. Graham" R-58267 [Handwritten in black ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Airplanes
Notes
Includes index.
Author's given name and dates:
Brimm, Daniel J. (Daniel Johnson), 1894-1946
Boggess, H. Edward (Harry Edward) - 1908-
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Airplane taking off at Winnipeg Airport

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19467
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Nov. 1937
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of airplane taking off on runway at Winnipeg Airport.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of airplane taking off on runway at Winnipeg Airport.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Accession Code
BV996.6.173
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Nov. 1937
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-02-06
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption on album page reads: "TAKING OFF"
Stamp on verso of photograph in green ink reads: "CERTIFIED TAYLOR MADE NUTONE / NOV 8 1937"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
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Air service boys flying for victory, or bombing the last German stronghold

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3448
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Beach, Charles Amory
Publication Date
c1920
Call Number
813.5 BEA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV994.13.9
Call Number
813.5 BEA
Author
Beach, Charles Amory
Place of Publication
Cleveland
Publisher
World Syndicate
Publication Date
c1920
Printer
Commercial Bookbinding
Physical Description
iv, 218 p. : ill.
Inscription
"Many Happy Returns / To: Hugh Graham Jr. / From: Blue Devil", handwritten in black ink on front endpaper
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
Notes
Frontispiece only
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A kiss for Cinderella

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
Publication Date
c1920
Call Number
822 BAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.3.6
Call Number
822 BAR
Author
Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons
Publication Date
c1920
Physical Description
139 p.
Inscription
"Mabel V. Blake / Christmas/22 / G.C.", handwritten in faded black ink on front endpaper
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
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Alan Hughes with friend on steps of house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19536
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Sep. 1938
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albert "Alan" Hughes (right) seated on the steps of a house with a friend.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albert "Alan" Hughes (right) seated on the steps of a house with a friend.
Names
Hughes, Albert "Alan"
Accession Code
BV996.6.243
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Sep. 1938
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Date
2023-02-16
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption beneath photograph reads: "CHUMS"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "CERTIFIED / TAYLOR MADE / NUTON / SEP 27 1938"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
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Alan Hughes with Mr. and Mrs. Hughes

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Sept. 1938
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albert "Alan" Hughes (left) standing with his parents Albert George Hughes and Elsie (Bridger) Hughes on the steps of a house.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albert "Alan" Hughes (left) standing with his parents Albert George Hughes and Elsie (Bridger) Hughes on the steps of a house.
Names
Hughes, Albert "Alan"
Hughes, Elsie Bridger
Hughes, Albert George
Accession Code
BV996.6.242
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Sept. 1938
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-02-14
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption beneath photograph reads: "ALAN, MR & MRS. / HUGHES"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "CERTIFIED / TAYLOR MADE / NUTON / SEP 27 1938"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
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