12 records – page 1 of 1.

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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Burnaby Sewer Construction Bylaw No. 500

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1312
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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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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Engineering Department fonds

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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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Hazel Simnett collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription71379
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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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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Personal material

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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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Simnett personal papers series

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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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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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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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