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Interview with Lachman Singh Gill and Gill family members

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2023 (interview content), interviewed 6 May 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (124 min., 8 sec.) + 1 sound recording (m4a) 1:15:54
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Lachman Singh Gill and family members conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The first part of the interview was conducted with Lachman Singh Gill in Punjabi with some English and the second part of the interview (15 mi…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (124 min., 8 sec.) + 1 sound recording (m4a) 1:15:54
Material Details
Interviewer: Rajdeep Interviewees: Lachman Singh Gill and family members - Santokh Singh Gill, Mohinder Kaur Gill and Prem Kaur Gill Location of Interview: Gill family residence Interview Date: June 12, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks:124 min., 8 sec. Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto two separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Lachman Singh Gill and family members conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The first part of the interview was conducted with Lachman Singh Gill in Punjabi with some English and the second part of the interview (15 min.) was conducted in English with family members, Santokh Singh Gill, Mohinder Kaur Gill and Prem Kaur Gill. 00:00:00 - 00:05:35 This interview starts abruptly, and the interviewer was unable to introduce the interviewees and themself. There were also technical difficulties in the beginning, which led to the recording starting mid-sentence. Discussion begins with Lachman Singh Gill providing details on his spiritual practices and background. 00:05:35 - 00:13:38 Discussion continues with Lachman providing details on his birthplace in Punjab, his family home, family names and languages spoken while living in India (Punjabi and Urdu). Family members chime in to help with details. 00:13:39 - 00:18:00 Lachman Gill imparts information on his migration story from England to British Columbia and his experiences when he first came to England from India. Lachman shares his employment history in Vancouver and India. 00:18:01 - 00:23:34 Lachman talks about his marriage to Surjit Kaur (Ark) Gill in India in 1943 and shares the names of their seven children, including his youngest daughter Sarbjit who died tragically at a young age. Lachman shares the details of his daily routine at the age of 95 years old. 00:23:35 - 00:25:48 Lachman shares information on the Gurdwaras that he visits for prayers, weddings and events. 00:25:49 - 00:35:49 Lachman recalls his experience living in India at the time of Partition in 1947 including details on his family’s experiences of how they helped protect a Muslim family. 00:35:50 - 00:39:49 Lachman comments on his experiences of living in Burnaby from when he first arrived here. Lachman, Santokh, Prem and the interviewer recount the names and locations of gurdwaras in the lower mainland and how they’ve changed over time. 00:39:50 - 00:43:15 Lachman shares his employment history working in a foundry and driving a taxi. Santokh, Mohinder and Prem Gill provide information about Lachman’s wife Surjeet Kaur Gill. The group describes their family home in Burnaby which they've lived in since 1973 and their first home on Georgia Street in Burnaby. 00:43:16 - 00:49:19 Lachman, Mohinder and Santokh recall their experiences obtaining citizenship as British subjects and how they were able to buy a home in a year. Santokh Gill recalls how he and his brother took over his father’s taxi after he retired and later sold it for a profit. 00:49:20 - 01:04:19 Lachman describes in detail his daily routine as a 95 year old. The group shares some of their favourite types of roti and Lachman talks about using his hearing aid. The interviewer and group convey to Lachman how the information will be used. Lachman describes how his wife made oatmeal. 01:04:20 - 01:15:54 In this portion of the interview, Santokh and Prem Gill show the interviewer a book by Henry Bromley titled “Fire in the Blood: A History of British Columbia and Alberta Foundries”. The book was given to the Santokh when he was working at the foundry and contains photographs of Lachman Gill and the foundries they worked at. Santokh describes photographs within the book and the metal casting processes.
History
Interviewees' biographies: Lachman Singh Gill was born in 1928 in the village of Ferozepur near Lakhpur, Punjab. In 1943, Lachman married his wife Surjit Kaur Ark who was from the village of Malpur. Sometime after Partition in 1947, Lachman and his wife Surjeet immigrated to England. Lachman and Surjit had seven children, four sons and three daughters. Around 1973, Lachman's son, Santokh "Gurmail" Singh Gill sponsored his father and mother and they immigrated to Canada joining him and his family in Burnaby, British Columbia. After arriving in British Columbia, Lachman worked as a steel worker at a foundry and drove his own taxi. Lachman retired in his ffities and continues to live with his son and family in Burnaby. Santokh "Gurmail" Singh Gill was born in the District of Jalandhar in Punjab, India. Gurmail moved to England with his family in 1957 and immigrated to British Columbia in 1966. Gurmail married Mohinder Kaur Gill in England in 1968 and she immigrated to British Columbia from England soon after. Gurmail first lived with a cousin in Burnaby before purchasing a home of his own in Burnaby where he raised his family. Gurmail worked in the steel industry and was a member and treasurer of the CAIMAW before the union merged with the Canadian Auto Workers Union. Mohinder Kaur Gill was born in the Hoshiapur in Punjab, India. She married her husband Santokh "Gurmail" Singh Gill in England in 1968 and immigrated to Burnaby, British Columbia to join her husband. Mohinder and Gurmail Gill have four children, all born in Burnaby. Prem Kaur Gill was born in Burnaby in 1969 and is the eldest child of Santokh "Gurmail" Singh Gill and Mohinder Kaur Gill. Prem grew up and attended school in Burnaby. Interviewer biography: Rajdeep was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and is of Punjabi (South Asian) descent. She has an Associate of Arts degree in Asian Studies from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia. She is a student in the Restoration of Natural Systems program at the University of Victoria. Rajdeep works at Simon Fraser University as a Program Assistant and as a researcher with the City of Burnaby. At Burnaby Village Museum, Rajdeep contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Migration
Foods
Industries
Persons - Seniors
Religions - Sikhism
Transportation - Taxicabs
Names
Gill, Lachman Singh
Gill, Santokh "Gurmail" Singh
Gill, Prem Kaur
Gill, Mohinder Kaur
Gill, Surjit Kaur Ark
Gill, Sarbjit Kaur
Responsibility
Rajdeep
Accession Code
BV023.16.4
Date
2023 (interview content), interviewed 6 May 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Transcript for master recordings available upon request - Contact Burnaby Village Museum
Images
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Interview with Lachman Singh Gill and Gill family members, 2023 (interview content), interviewed 6 May 2023

Interview with Lachman Singh Gill and Gill family members, 2023 (interview content), interviewed 6 May 2023

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Half a rogue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2013
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
MacGrath, Harold, 1871-1932
Publication Date
c1906
Call Number
813.4 MAC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.30
Call Number
813.4 MAC
Author
MacGrath, Harold, 1871-1932
Contributor
Fisher, Harrison, 1875-1934
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Publication Date
c1906
Physical Description
446, [6] p. : ill.
Inscription
"Don / Merry Xmas.", handwritten in pencil on front endpaper "Hyman Yewdall", handwritten in pencil on back endpaper "-- --- Boy", handwritten in pencil on back endpaper "HYeW / DAL", printed in pencil on back endpaper
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
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The story of a beautiful life

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2047
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Farrar, F.W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903
Edition
The New 20th Century ed.
Publication Date
c1900
Call Number
232.901 FAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.15.4
Call Number
232.901 FAR
Edition
The New 20th Century ed.
Author
Farrar, F.W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903
Place of Publication
[S.l]
Publisher
Henry Neil
Publication Date
c1900
Physical Description
540 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Jesus Christ
Bible
Notes
"Illustrated with photographs of great paintings" -- cover
"A Book for All People and for All Time" -- title page
Canon Farrar, D.D., F.R.S (Arch Deacon of Westminster and Minister to the Queen)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Author full name: Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903.
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Dorothy and the wizard in Oz

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2058
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Publication Date
c1908
Call Number
813.4 DAU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.29.5
Call Number
813.4 DAU
Author
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Contributor
Neill, John R. (John Rea)
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Reilly & Britton
Publication Date
c1908
Physical Description
256 p. : ill. (some col.)
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
Notes
Neill, John R. (illustrator)
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The little lame prince and his travelling cloak

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2059
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887
Publication Date
c1909
Call Number
813.5 CRA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.29.6
Call Number
813.5 CRA
Author
Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887
Contributor
Dunlap, Hope
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Rand-McNally Co.
Publication Date
c1909
Printer
Rand-McNally Press
Physical Description
121 p. : ill. (col.)
Inscription
"Willie Edward Roberts / Christmas 1909", handwritten in black ink on fly-leaf
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
Notes
colour engravings
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The overall boys : a first reader

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2060
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Grover, Eulalie Osgood, 1873-1958
Publication Date
c1905
Call Number
420 GRO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.29.7
Call Number
420 GRO
Author
Grover, Eulalie Osgood, 1873-1958
Contributor
Corbett, Bertha L.
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Rand McNally & Co.
Publication Date
c1905
Physical Description
123 p. : ill. (col.) ; 20 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers (Primary)
Boys
Friendship
Juvenile fiction
Notes
"Illustrated by Bertha L. Corbett"
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The Roggie & Reggie Stories

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2062
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Smith, Gertrude, 1860-1917
Publication Date
1904
c1900
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.29.9
Author
Smith, Gertrude, 1860-1917
Contributor
Mars, E. (Ethel), 1876-1959
Squire, Maud Hunt, 1873-1954
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Harper & Brothers
Publication Date
1904
c1900
Physical Description
v, 95 p., [14] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Inscription
"Merry Christmas 1905 from Uncle '____'" "Willie Edward Roberts" [handwritten in ink on page opposing front endpaper]
Library Subject (LOC)
Juvenile fiction
Fiction--20th century
Notes
"Illustrated by E. Mars and M.H. Squire."
Contributors' full names and dates are: Mars, E. (Ethel), 1876-1959 Squire, Maud Hunt, 1873-1957
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Elementary mechanics, hydromechanics, pneumatics, heat, elementary graphical statics, strength of materials

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2123
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Publication Date
c1905
Call Number
620.1 INT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV978.6.3
Call Number
620.1 INT
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Place of Publication
Scranton
Publisher
International Textbook Co.
Publication Date
c1905
Series
I. C. S. Reference Library
Printer
Burr Printing House
Physical Description
vi, 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. : 24 cm.
Inscription
"John. M. Beyer" [Handwritten in blue ink and crossed out in red ink on pre-title page] "Charles Campbell" [Handwritten in red ink on pre-title page]
Library Subject (LOC)
Mechanical engineering
Engineering
Engineering--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Notes
Includes index.
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Embroideries and their stitches

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2131
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Butterick Publishing Company
Publication Date
c1905
Call Number
746 BUT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV978.12.5
Call Number
746 BUT
Author
Butterick Publishing Company
Place of Publication
Paris
Toronto
Publisher
Butterick Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1905
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. : 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Embroidery
Handicraft
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The Catholic girl's guide : counsels and devotions for girls in the ordinary walks of life and in particular for the Children of Mary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2166
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Lasance, F. X. (Francis Xavier), 1860-1946
Publication Date
c1906
Call Number
240 LAS
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV978.57.11
Call Number
240 LAS
Author
Lasance, F. X. (Francis Xavier), 1860-1946
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Benziger Brothers
Publication Date
c1906
Physical Description
679 p. : ill. ; 15 cm.
Inscription
"Norah Byrne / 1020 - 5 Avenue New Westminster, B.C." -- handwritten in pencil on first page. "A Square Deal for Ireland Trade Mark Registered" -- sticker on endpaper (back).
Library Subject (LOC)
Religious education
Religion
Subjects
Religions
Religions - Christianity
Names
Descoteau, Norah Irene Byrne
Notes
Includes index.
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The happy home : a library of entertainment, instruction and amusement.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2189
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1909
Call Number
808.8 SKU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV978.71.4
Call Number
808.8 SKU
Contributor
Howard-Smith, Logan
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
G. A. Parker
Publication Date
c1909
Physical Description
xxiv, 35-544 p. : ill. plates
Inscription
Inscribed "William Ormrod" [Hand written in pencil on front leaf, top, centre]
Library Subject (LOC)
Homemaking
Domestic arts
Etiquette
Notes
"Seven Instruction Books in One Volume"Tp.
"Copyright, 1909 By W.E. Scull" Tp. Verso
Edited by Logan Howard-Smith
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Short story classics (American) : volume three

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2201
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1905
Call Number
810.8 PAT v.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.3.10
Call Number
810.8 PAT v.3
Contributor
Patten, William, 1868-1936
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
P. F. Collier & Son
Publication Date
c1905
Physical Description
352 p. : ports. ; 21 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Short stories, American
Notes
edited by William Patten
pages numbered 691 - 1043.
Volume 3 of 5 (Do not have volume one in collection).
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Short story classics (American) : volume two

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2202
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1905
Call Number
810.8 PAT v.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.3.11
Call Number
810.8 PAT v.2
Contributor
Patten, William, 1868-1936
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
P. F. Collier & Son
Publication Date
c1905
Physical Description
352 p. : ports. ; 21 cm.
Inscription
Back endpaper: "Robt Morrison" "Victoria B.C." "Aug 18th 1906" [written upside-down in black ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Short stories, American
Notes
edited by William Patten
pages numbered 335 - 687.
Volume 2 of 5. (Do not have volume one in the collection)
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Short story classics (American) : volume four

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2203
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1905
Call Number
810.8 PAT v.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.3.12
Call Number
810.8 PAT v.4
Contributor
Patten, William, 1868-1936
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
P. F. Collier & Son
Publication Date
c1905
Physical Description
350 p. : ports. ; 21 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Short stories, American
Notes
edited by William Patten
pages numbered 1049-1400.
Volume 4 of 5 (Do not have volume one in collection).
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Short story classics, (American) : volume five

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2204
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1905
Call Number
810.8 PAT v.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.3.13
Call Number
810.8 PAT v.5
Contributor
Patten, William, 1868-1936
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
P. F. Collier & Son
Publication Date
c1905
Physical Description
355 p. : ports. ; 21 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Short stories, American
Notes
edited by William Patten
pages numbered 1403 - 1748.
Includes index.
Volume 5 of 5 (Do not have volume one in collection)
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Specimens of the short story

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2210
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1901
Call Number
823.01 NET
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.3.19
Call Number
823.01 NET
Contributor
Nettleton, George Henry, 1874-1959
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Publication Date
c1901
Physical Description
vi, 229 p. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
Front endpaper: "Gruhlobeon" "Class V BHS" [written in black ink] "Eino Eskola" [written and underlined in pencil] "G Dobson" "1747 Grant Street" "Vancouver BC" "Britannia High" [written in black ink] "Class V" [written in green ink] "This book is the cat's knuckles." "Miss Brown" "Per F. Len" [written in pencil] Back endpaper: "Carried in stock by The Vanc___ ___tioners, [Vancouver Stationers] Limited. Phone _____ 683 Granville St. Vancouver, B.C." [stamped in purple ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Short stories, English
Short stories, American
Notes
edited with introductions and notes by George Henry Nettleton, Ph.D
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Marine insurance : a handbook

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2296
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Gow, William, 1853-1919
Edition
3rd ed.
Publication Date
1903
c1895
Call Number
368 GOW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.37.36
Call Number
368 GOW
Edition
3rd ed.
Author
Gow, William, 1853-1919
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
MacMillan and Co., Limited
Publication Date
1903
c1895
Series
Elementary Commercial Class-books
Printer
R. & R. Clark, Ltd.
Physical Description
xxii, 419 p. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
inside front page, "Thos. Swcna"? "33 Selborne Road" "Leford basez"?
Library Subject (LOC)
Marine insurance--Great Britain
Marine insurance--Law and legislation
Notes
Includes index.
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Paul the all-round man

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2413
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Speer, Robert E. (Robert Elliott), 1867-1947
Edition
2nd ed.
Publication Date
c1909
Call Number
225.92 SPE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV976.229.4
Call Number
225.92 SPE
Edition
2nd ed.
Author
Speer, Robert E. (Robert Elliott), 1867-1947
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
Fleming H. Revell Company
Publication Date
c1909
Physical Description
127 p. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"R.W. Hibbert" -- handwritten in pencil on the first page
"The YMCA-YWCA of New Westminster" -- handwritten in pen on the first page
"Youth Department" -- handwritten in pen on the first page
Library Subject (LOC)
Paul, the Apostle, Saint
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Canadian YMCA envelope attached on the back cover.
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Africa

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924
Publication Date
c1905
Call Number
916.04 CAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV975.54.12
Call Number
916.04 CAR
Author
Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
American Book Company
Publication Date
c1905
Series
Carpenter's geographical reader
Physical Description
336 p. : ill., col. maps ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"G. Parfitt." [handwritten in blue ink on front endpaper]
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers-- Geography
Africa
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924
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Satan and the saint : or, the present darkness and the coming light : popular bible studies on the personality of Satan, the evil of Christian science, the power behind the medium, the heresies of the "millennial dawn," the characteristics of the age end, and the second coming of Christ.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2533
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Gray, James M. (James Martin), 1851-1935
Publication Date
c1909
Call Number
235.47 GRA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV975.61.37
Call Number
235.47 GRA
Author
Gray, James M. (James Martin), 1851-1935
Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill.
Publisher
Bible Institute Colportage Association
Publication Date
c1909
Series
Moody Colportage Library, No. 120
Physical Description
124 p. ; 18 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Christianity
Devil
Eschatology
Notes
Includes index.
Author's given name and dates: Gray, James M. (James Martin), 1851-1935.
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