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Ray Raymer business records series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18932
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1929 and [1959]
Collection/Fonds
Roy Bernard Raymer fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records + 2 architectural drawings
Scope and Content
Series consists of a business records of Ray Raymer including a permit and two architectural drawings relating to the Oasis Tourist Camp on Kingsway in Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Roy Bernard Raymer fonds
Series
Ray Raymer business records series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records + 2 architectural drawings
Scope and Content
Series consists of a business records of Ray Raymer including a permit and two architectural drawings relating to the Oasis Tourist Camp on Kingsway in Burnaby.
Accession Code
HV977.121
Date
1929 and [1959]
Media Type
Textual Record
Architectural Drawing
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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West Burnaby sewerage correspondence

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1364
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926-1928
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual records and architectural drawings
Scope and Content
File includes an ink on white linen table titled "West Burnaby Sewers, Tabulation of Bids", and a blueprint of the same. Also included is an ink on white linen plan with some notations in pencil (1927)
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1926-1928
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual records and architectural drawings
Description Level
File
Record No.
3171
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File includes an ink on white linen table titled "West Burnaby Sewers, Tabulation of Bids", and a blueprint of the same. Also included is an ink on white linen plan with some notations in pencil (1927)
Media Type
Textual Record
Architectural Drawing
Notes
Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case.
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Burnaby Sewer Construction Bylaw No. 500

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925 - 1926
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual records and architectural drawing
Scope and Content
File includes a blueprint chart as well as original newspaper clippings, bylaw # 462 and an oversized blueprint plan associated with DL 116, DL 121 and DL 187.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1925 - 1926
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Bylaws series
Physical Description
Textual records and architectural drawing
Description Level
File
Record No.
3114
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File includes a blueprint chart as well as original newspaper clippings, bylaw # 462 and an oversized blueprint plan associated with DL 116, DL 121 and DL 187.
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Architectural Drawing
Notes
A plan showing proposed sewer system and possible extensions DL 116 and parts of DL 121 and 187 : M9-A-8-2. A list of names of streets to be sewered and assessment of costs : M9-B-3-19
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Buy Bonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65618
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1, 1924
Collection/Fonds
Harry Stanley Bate fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 poster
Scope and Content
Item is a poster requesting Burnaby residents to "Buy Bonds" offered in $500.00 and $1,000.00 denominations. The poster includes a map of Burnaby and its surrounds as well as assessment and debenture debit statistics.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 1, 1924
Collection/Fonds
Harry Stanley Bate fonds
Physical Description
1 poster
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS143-005
Accession Number
2010-09
Scope and Content
Item is a poster requesting Burnaby residents to "Buy Bonds" offered in $500.00 and $1,000.00 denominations. The poster includes a map of Burnaby and its surrounds as well as assessment and debenture debit statistics.
Media Type
Graphic Material
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How your dollar is spent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription11158
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1924
Collection/Fonds
Ronald G. Scobbie collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 graph : ink on waxed linen ; 31 x 23 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a drawing of a circular graph re: Burnaby tax information, "How Your Dollar is Spent" / “Municipal Loans” / General / Schools”.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Ronald G. Scobbie collection
Series
School and church plans series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 graph : ink on waxed linen ; 31 x 23 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a drawing of a circular graph re: Burnaby tax information, "How Your Dollar is Spent" / “Municipal Loans” / General / Schools”.
Accession Code
BV003.83.37
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1924
Media Type
Graphic Material
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
15-Jan-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Transcribed title
Images
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Roy Bernard Raymer fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18930
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1921]-1959
Collection/Fonds
Roy Bernard Raymer fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
2 photographs + 1p. of textual records + 2 architectural drawings
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs, documents and architectural plans regarding the Oasis Tea Garden and Tourist Camp and a photograph of Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean. Fonds is arranged in series: 1) Ray Raymer photograph collection series 2) Ray Raymer business records series
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Roy Bernard Raymer fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
2 photographs + 1p. of textual records + 2 architectural drawings
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs, documents and architectural plans regarding the Oasis Tea Garden and Tourist Camp and a photograph of Burnaby Reeve Alexander K. McLean. Fonds is arranged in series: 1) Ray Raymer photograph collection series 2) Ray Raymer business records series
History
Roy Bernard Raymer (1915-1991) is the son of Harvey Connor Raymer (1885-1937) and Bernice Mildred McFarland. The family owned and operated the Oasis Tourist Cabins on Kingsway. The family moved to Minnesota temporarily and then finally settled in Burnaby in 1921. The family bought their property at 2675 Kingsway (later 6111 Kingsway) and started first a roadside stand called "Golden Rule Table Supply" that sold milk, eggs, etc that came from the family's cows, chicken, etc on the property. From the roadside stand the family progressed to a larger building, a restaurant and store complex. Added to this was a "free campground" where visitors could pitch tents and become customers for the store and resturant. The campground eventually became British Columbia's first motel when ten "tourist cabins" were built on the property. Roy and his brother Max Raymer (1917-1935) attended Edmonds East School in the 1920s. By the late 1920s, the restaurant had expanded to include a dance floor section and it became one of the Lower Mainland's favorite night spots. The new complex was renamed as "The Oasis". In the 1930s, a gasoline retailing outlet was added which became one of Greater Vancouver's largest volume outlets. After the death of his brother, Max at age 18 in 1935 and his father, Harvey in 1937, Roy and his mother Bernice ran the business. After the death of his mother, Bernice in 1951, Roy leased the property for revenue. In 1955, Roy married Ingeborg Haacke and lived on the Kingsway acre and raised a family of four children. For a time they operated the property as "the Oasis Donut Drive-In". In 1964, the property was sold and the family moved to Government Road. Roy Bernard Raymer died in 1991.
Responsibility
Raymer, Roy Bernard
Accession Code
HV977.121
Date
[1921]-1959
Media Type
Photograph
Architectural Drawing
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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Blue flowers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription63105
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1976]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 painting : watercolour ; 38.5 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a watercolour painting by Leila Orman of cut blue flowers arranged in a flower pot.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[before 1976]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Leila Orman subseries
Physical Description
1 painting : watercolour ; 38.5 x 26 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
MSS104-020
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Item is a watercolour painting by Leila Orman of cut blue flowers arranged in a flower pot.
Media Type
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of painting
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Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18831
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1918-2016
Collection/Fonds
Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
33 photographs + 7 architectural drawings +1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of family photographs and personal papers pertaining to Gerald Frank Sanders and Alice Viola Sparman Sanders along with architectural plans pertaining to the family home located on Spruce Street in Burnaby. Fonds has been arranged into the following series: 1) Sanders-Sparman photog…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
33 photographs + 7 architectural drawings +1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of family photographs and personal papers pertaining to Gerald Frank Sanders and Alice Viola Sparman Sanders along with architectural plans pertaining to the family home located on Spruce Street in Burnaby. Fonds has been arranged into the following series: 1) Sanders-Sparman photographs series 2) Sanders family personal papers 3) Sanders family architectural drawings
History
Gerald Frank Sanders (1916-2017) was born August 28, 1916 in Hackney, London. In 1918, Gerald immigrated to Canada with his mother Harriett Sanders (nee Chalkley) (1889-1962) while his father, Frank (1887-1967) was convalescing in hospital in England after succumbing to wounds while serving in action during WWI. Gerald's father, Frank soon joined them in British Columbia. In 1926 they settled in a house located at 4312 Spruce Street near the corner of Spruce Street and Carleton Avenue. By 1946 the family grew in size to four children (Gerald, Leslie, Reginald and Eileen) and they built a larger house right on the corner of Spruce and Carleton Avenue. Gerald attended Inman Elementary, then Van Technical School. He eventually joined the RAF during WWII as an airplane mechanic in England. He sent his pay home and his mother purchased two lots on Pine Street with some of the money. On March 8, 1948 Gerald married Alice Viola Sparman (1925-1996) and the couple lived in the Sanders' family home on Spruce Street. Alice grew up near Cranbrook and spent her teenage years in Victoria. She trained to be a nurse at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver before marrying Gerald. Alice worked at the Burnaby General Hospital from 1952. Gerald and Alice had six children: Dennis, Kris, Kerry, David, Ruth and Marie. In 1949 with the help of family and friends Gerald built a new house located at 4325 Pine Street (address after 1959- 4091 Pine Street) and he moved in with his family. Gerald worked as a carpenter on various projects including the dentistry building at University of British Columbia, the Vancouver Court House and Jack Poole's house in the British Properties. Gerald lived in Burnaby until his death in 2017. Frank and Harriett Sanders lived on Spruce Street until Harriett died in 1962. Frank continued to live on Spruce Street until 1964 and then lived with his son Gerald on Pine Street until his death in 1967.
Creator
Sanders, Alice Viola Sparman
Sanders, Gerald Frank
Accession Code
BV018.34
Date
1918-2016
Media Type
Photograph
Architectural Drawing
Textual Record
Arrangement
Records and series were arranged by specific record types.
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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Engineering Department fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription43
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-2014
Collection/Fonds
Engineering Department fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1m of textual records, approximately 2000 cartographic and architecural drawings
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records created by the Engineering department including environmental service files, physical plant plans, and administrative records.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-2014
Collection/Fonds
Engineering Department fonds
Physical Description
1m of textual records, approximately 2000 cartographic and architecural drawings
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FOIPPA
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records created by the Engineering department including environmental service files, physical plant plans, and administrative records.
History
In 2020, responsibility for environmental management transferred to Climate Action and Energy, with Engineering retaining responsibility for geotechnical investigations and graffiti management. In 2022, Engineering became responsible for a consolidated Transportation group that aligns transportation planning and implementation functions. Green Fleet and Equipment also moved from Climate Action and Energy to the Public Works division of the Engineering Department. In 2022, Facilities Management was transferred from Engineering to the newly-created Lands and Facilities Department. James Lota served as General Manager, Engineering from 2021-2022. Jozsef Dioszeghy has served in the role since April 2022.
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Architectural Drawing
Creator
City of Burnaby
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds.
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Mortgage (Edmonds Development Co.)

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1920
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual records and architectural drawing
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence, Council minutes, and an agreement made between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and the Edmonds Development Co., Ltd., dealing with a mortgage for a building on Lot 8, blocks 1 and 3, DL 95. File also includes ink plans/sketches of a smokehouse for this buil…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1920
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual records and architectural drawing
Description Level
File
Record No.
2670
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence, Council minutes, and an agreement made between the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and the Edmonds Development Co., Ltd., dealing with a mortgage for a building on Lot 8, blocks 1 and 3, DL 95. File also includes ink plans/sketches of a smokehouse for this building which was purchased by City in 1918.
Media Type
Textual Record
Architectural Drawing
Notes
For related records see 8-4-1-4. Plans/maps are located in file and have not been moved to map case.
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Correspondence - Central Park

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1926
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 folders textual records and architectural drawings
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence, permits, financial statements, and reports regarding improvements to Central Park. File also contains correspondence regarding advertising signs in the park, the Central Park Women's Institute and includes a 1925 plan for Central Park Camp Septic Tank. As well, the f…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1911-1926
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
3 folders textual records and architectural drawings
Description Level
File
Record No.
2165
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence, permits, financial statements, and reports regarding improvements to Central Park. File also contains correspondence regarding advertising signs in the park, the Central Park Women's Institute and includes a 1925 plan for Central Park Camp Septic Tank. As well, the file contains correspondence pertaining to the lease agreement granting Burnaby jurisdiction over Central Park.
Media Type
Textual Record
Architectural Drawing
Notes
A plan of proposed pavilion and Bath House for Central Park : M9-A-5-8
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South Burnaby Horticultural Institute - Proposed Horticultural Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription8040
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[191-?]
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Architectural material
Scope and Content
One blueprint showing the front elevation of the proposed hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[191-?]
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Architectural material
Description Level
Item
Record No.
10995
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
One blueprint showing the front elevation of the proposed hall.
Media Type
Architectural Drawing
Notes
Located in map case.
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South Burnaby Horticultural Institute - Proposed Horticultural Hall

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription8041
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[191-?]
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Architectural material
Scope and Content
One blueprint showing the floor plan of the proposed hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[191-?]
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Architectural material
Description Level
Item
Record No.
10996
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
One blueprint showing the floor plan of the proposed hall.
Media Type
Architectural Drawing
Notes
Located in map case.
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Hazel Simnett collection

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1996]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
13 files of textual records : ill. (some col.) ; 9 paintings : colour print ; 2 photographs : b&w
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of City-generated records, personal records, and political records collected by Hazel Simnett.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1996]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Physical Description
13 files of textual records : ill. (some col.) ; 9 paintings : colour print ; 2 photographs : b&w
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2013-22
2012-03
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of City-generated records, personal records, and political records collected by Hazel Simnett.
History
Hazel Simnett was born in Burnaby in 1922 to Frederick and Mary Ann Simnett and grew up looking up to her father who was very involved in labour and unions. A politically active citizen, Hazel Simnett has supported the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the New Democratic Party (NDP). She once ran as a New Democratic Party candidate for Burnaby City Council. Hazel attended Kingsway West Public School and Burnaby South High School in Burnaby. During the 1970s, Hazel was President of the Century Park Museum Association, which governs Burnaby Heritage Museum and published the work "Bygones of Burnaby". Hazel worked on the campaign team of Joan Sawicki from 1990 to 1991, which led Sawicki to be elected as Burnaby-Willingdon riding's MLA. Hazel volunteered her time to be a member of the Burnaby Advisory Planning Commission from 1993 to 1996. In 2006, Hazel won the Burnaby Local Hero Award for her volunteer work at the New Vista Society where she served as chair for a number of years. She also served as a member of the Burnaby Historical Society and established the Hazel Simnett Endowment with the Burnaby Public Library to bring a collection of books on Canadian history and social issues.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
Creator
Simnett, Hazel
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
MSS167
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Simnett personal papers series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82730
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 3 files of textual records: ill. (some col.), and 2 photographs : b&w
Scope and Content
Series consists of three files: (1). Roll of Honour records; (2). Personal material; and (3). Graduation records.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 3 files of textual records: ill. (some col.), and 2 photographs : b&w
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Series consists of three files: (1). Roll of Honour records; (2). Personal material; and (3). Graduation records.
Names
Simnett, Hazel
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of series
Simnett personal papers series
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Personal material

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82732
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlai…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1910-1978]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett personal papers series
Physical Description
9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS167-008
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlain from Liverpool and a letter from the Office of the Mayor addressed to Mary Ann Simnett for her ninetieth birthday. Also included is a photograph (see item 559-001). Also included are newsclippings regarding Robert Burnaby and the "Bygones of Burnaby" book, a programme of the Robert Burnaby Commemorative Dinner, a photocopy of "The Argus" (Burnaby South High School's newspaper) from 1938, a programme from Madys Pridmore Brown's Variety Programme, "The Buzzer" Volume 40 Issue 16 advertising Vancouver street cars, New Vista Society certificate addressed to Hazel Simnett, an envelope of Fenwick Lansdowne bird prints from 1957 and a print of the Royal Family found in a cardboard envelope postmarked 1972.
Subjects
Arts - Paintings
Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers
Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Performances - Concerts
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Personal Symbols - Certificates
Transportation
Persons - Royalty
Names
Simnett, Hazel
Simnett, Frederick "Fred"
Simnett, Mary Ann
Lansdowne, James Fenwick
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on note accompanying file on folder ; The Argue was stapled together
Simnett personal papers series
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
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School and church plans series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18949
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1910]-1932
Collection/Fonds
Ronald G. Scobbie collection
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
30 plans + 2 architectural drawings + graphic materials + textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of surveying plans of schools and churches within the Corporation of the District of Burnaby along with graphic material relating to the division of tax spending by the Corporation of the District of Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Ronald G. Scobbie collection
Series
School and church plans series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
30 plans + 2 architectural drawings + graphic materials + textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of surveying plans of schools and churches within the Corporation of the District of Burnaby along with graphic material relating to the division of tax spending by the Corporation of the District of Burnaby.
Accession Code
BV003.83
Date
[1910]-1932
Media Type
Cartographic Material
Textual Record
Architectural Drawing
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1908-1975
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
3 folders of textual records + 180 photographs + ephemera + 1 map + 1 architectural drawing
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records acquired from the Chinese Herbalist shop “Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co” operating in Victoria from 1905 until 1968. Textual records include a few pieces of correspondence, receipts and ephemera addressed to "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Lim You and Lim Yau (Yew Long Lum) wh…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
3 folders of textual records + 180 photographs + ephemera + 1 map + 1 architectural drawing
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records acquired from the Chinese Herbalist shop “Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co” operating in Victoria from 1905 until 1968. Textual records include a few pieces of correspondence, receipts and ephemera addressed to "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Lim You and Lim Yau (Yew Long Lum) while the shop was in operation at 1620 Government Street in the 1940s. Some of the records are written in English while a portion are written in Cantonese and haven't been translated. Most of the photographs document the content of the original shop at the time of aquistion in 1975. Some photographs of unidentified people may be related to the owner or proprietor of the shop. A collection of other photographs document various Chinese Canadian organizations that were in operation in Victoria. Records are arranged into the following series: 1) Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. photographs series 2) Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. documents series
History
The Chinese Herbalist shop "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co" operated in Victoria, BC from about 1905 until [1968]. The meaning of "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co" can be translated as "Collection, Life, Source, Alive, Shop" although many interpretations can be taken since each Chinese character can have several meanings. Contents of the shop were purchased by the Burnaby Village Museum in 1975 and reassembled as a permanent display in the Burnaby Village Museum. The shop’s original owner was Ng Chee Fong who opened the shop ca.1905. In 1921, Ng returned to Hong Kong and sold the business to Lam Yuen and Wong Ying who were from Vancouver. Lam Yuen and Wong Ying employed Lum Chuck Yue to operate the shop. Lum Chuck Yue had formerly operated a small herbal counter in a Chinese apothecary store on the south side of Fisgard Street, Victoria. In 1924 Lam Yuen and Wong Ying purchased Wah Sun & Co. from Lee S. Yew and Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. moved into the Wah Sun premises at 1620 Government Street in the Lee Block . The furnishings and fixtures of both stores were combined, with the more elaborate fixtures from WSYWK remaining as part of the public part of the shop and the plainer fixtures of Wah Sun moved into the workroom and basement. In the 1930s Lum Chuck Yue took over the business and became the proprietor. In about 1934, Tan Yi Tang purchased the business and the shop reopened as Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. following renovations with Lum Yew Jong as the shop's proprietor. Lum Yew Jong continued to operate the shop until his death in 1967 at the age of 68 years. Following Lum’s death, the property and contents of the shop were purchased by Mr. J. Watson Marles, a local owner operator of an antique store at 1714 Government Street. The shop and contents went through a few more private owners including Rodney Pain before it was purchased by the Heritage Village Museum in 1975 with funds made available by the Vancouver Foundation and the Province of British Columbia. Contents of the original shop were reasembled in a reconstructed building as a permanent display on site at the Burnaby Village Museum.
Creator
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
Accession Code
HV975.5
BV985.5331
BV017.7
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1908-1975
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Architectural Drawing
Related Material
See also Artifacts under Accessions HV975.5; BV985.5331 and BV017.7
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. documents series

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1910-1970
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
textual records + 1 map + 1 architectural drawing
Scope and Content
Series consists of small collection of business records and newspapers that were part of the contents of the Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. at 1620 Government Street, Victoria in 1975.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. fonds
Series
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. documents series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
textual records + 1 map + 1 architectural drawing
Scope and Content
Series consists of small collection of business records and newspapers that were part of the contents of the Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. at 1620 Government Street, Victoria in 1975.
Accession Code
HV975.5
BV985.5331
BV017.7
Date
1910-1970
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Architectural Drawing
Related Material
See also Artifacts under Accessions HV975.5; BV985.5331 and BV017.7
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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Waplington and Fleming families album series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18958
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1900-2004]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 album (88 photographs, textual records, graphic material)
Scope and Content
Series consists of an album about the Waplington and Fleming families. The album contains photographs, family documents, stories, poems, biographies and genealogy about family members.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 album (88 photographs, textual records, graphic material)
Scope and Content
Series consists of an album about the Waplington and Fleming families. The album contains photographs, family documents, stories, poems, biographies and genealogy about family members.
Date
[1900-2004]
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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