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Riverway I and II
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88008
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920 (date of original) -[199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two typewritten draft histories of 'River One' (missing pages), 'River 2' and 'The Ripdal Family' written by Mary Forsyth along with a copy of a typewritten memoir written by Ellen Rypdal (nee Hakala), copy of a handwritten history of the Rydal Family submitted by Norma Perry (nee …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920 (date of original) -[199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS185-008
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two typewritten draft histories of 'River One' (missing pages), 'River 2' and 'The Ripdal Family' written by Mary Forsyth along with a copy of a typewritten memoir written by Ellen Rypdal (nee Hakala), copy of a handwritten history of the Rydal Family submitted by Norma Perry (nee Rypdal), a brochure titled 'Places to Explore" and 'Discover your River, The Fraser', a copy of a fire insurance plan for the Shell Lumber and Shingle Co. Ltd., handwritten notes by Mary Forsyth and an obituary of Eva Ellen Rypdal.Biographical and historical information was compiled by Mary Forysth with the intention of publishing a book.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Riverway I and II
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88018
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1920 and 1940] (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w copy prints ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs described as "shacks on Byrne" and an aerial photograph of the "Timber preserves.”
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1920 and 1940] (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w copy prints ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-004
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs described as "shacks on Byrne" and an aerial photograph of the "Timber preserves.”
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title from file
- Descriptions for photographs taken from envelopes originally containing copy prints
The Scott family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88114
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1920]-[1948] (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 5 photographs : sepia ; 7 x 11 cm + 5 photographs : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of members of the Scott and McLeod families outside their home on Trapp Road. Many of the photos document the flood of 1948.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1920]-[1948] (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 5 photographs : sepia ; 7 x 11 cm + 5 photographs : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-011
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of members of the Scott and McLeod families outside their home on Trapp Road. Many of the photos document the flood of 1948.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph 572-011-1 reads: Elizabeth B. / Gertie K./ Mary B. / Chrissie Scott/ 1938 (?)
- Note in blue ink and pencil on verso of photograph 572-011-8 reads: Jack McLeod farm west of New Westminster./ The dairy before it was moved to Trapp Rd., when T.P.L. built
Burnaby Region - Southview Group Registration 1920-1963
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55167
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1963
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1963
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Scouts subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 39336
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-05
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Oakalla Prison Farm papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58216
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [192-] (date of original); 1985-1988
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the Oakalla Prison Farm including newspaper clippings, correspondence, and handwritten notes. Also included in the file is a typed page (photocopied) entitled "Applications for Appointment / Staff of Oakalla Prison Farm" written in the 1920's.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [192-] (date of original); 1985-1988
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Evelyn Salisbury subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS061-052
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-24
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the Oakalla Prison Farm including newspaper clippings, correspondence, and handwritten notes. Also included in the file is a typed page (photocopied) entitled "Applications for Appointment / Staff of Oakalla Prison Farm" written in the 1920's.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
J.P. Dickson scrapbook pages
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58384
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1939 (date of originals)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photocopied pages of a scrapbook which documents J.P. Dickson's career and accomplishments. The scrapbook appears to have been comprised entirely of newspaper clippings.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1939 (date of originals)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- J.P. Dickson subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS079-001
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-51
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photocopied pages of a scrapbook which documents J.P. Dickson's career and accomplishments. The scrapbook appears to have been comprised entirely of newspaper clippings.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Horticultural papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64431
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1938
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to poultry farming (collected by the Bancroft family). Included in the file are advertisements, receipts, coupons, recipes and hand-written notes.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1938
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bancroft family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS110-019
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to poultry farming (collected by the Bancroft family). Included in the file are advertisements, receipts, coupons, recipes and hand-written notes.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Newspaper clippings
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64435
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1930
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File of miscellaneous newspaper clippings collected by the Bancroft family.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1930
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bancroft family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS110-023
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-06
- Scope and Content
- File of miscellaneous newspaper clippings collected by the Bancroft family.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Correspondence
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64444
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1940
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File of correspondence pertaining to the Bancroft family (most of which pertains to the Bancroft's poultry farm). Included in the file is a Discharge of Mortgage between James Shaw and John Mathie.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1940
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bancroft family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS110-032
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-06
- Scope and Content
- File of correspondence pertaining to the Bancroft family (most of which pertains to the Bancroft's poultry farm). Included in the file is a Discharge of Mortgage between James Shaw and John Mathie.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Burnaby Region - Centre Group Registration 1921-1963
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55163
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1921-1963
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1921-1963
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Scouts subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 39332
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-05
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Burnaby poll tax bylaws and amendments and repeal
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1190
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1921-1950
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- File includes bylaws # 3092 (1950), 311 (1921), 842 (1929), 843 (1929)
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1921-1950
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2986
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File includes bylaws # 3092 (1950), 311 (1921), 842 (1929), 843 (1929)
- Media Type
- Textual Record
North East Burnaby Farmer's Institute papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57787
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1921-1942
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the North East Burnaby Farmer's Institute. Included in the file are; Certification of Incorporation dated December 29, 1921, Declaration(s) of Association from 1921, as well as Leases from the Municipality of Burnaby: 1922 (Block 2, DL 42) and 1942 (Lot 1-Block…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1921-1942
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- C.B. Pritchard subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS015-004
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the North East Burnaby Farmer's Institute. Included in the file are; Certification of Incorporation dated December 29, 1921, Declaration(s) of Association from 1921, as well as Leases from the Municipality of Burnaby: 1922 (Block 2, DL 42) and 1942 (Lot 1-Block 1 and 2, DL 42).
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Heritage Resource Inventories
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58311
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1921 (date of original) -1990
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to Burnaby Historical Society's inventory of pre-1930 buildings and of the book "Metrotown - Burnaby Heritage Resource Inventory" including handwritten notes, rough drafts, photocopied resources and newspaper clippings. File also contains copy of publication 971.1…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1921 (date of original) -1990
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Evelyn Salisbury subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS061-108
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-24
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to Burnaby Historical Society's inventory of pre-1930 buildings and of the book "Metrotown - Burnaby Heritage Resource Inventory" including handwritten notes, rough drafts, photocopied resources and newspaper clippings. File also contains copy of publication 971.133 Bur Burnaby Heritage Resource Inventory: Metrotown. Burnaby Historical Society, 1986.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
John Burnie papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58364
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1921-1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of property tax receipts paid by John Burnie of 3942 Elson Avenue (later 5275 Elsom Avenue) for DL. 33 Block 20, 29-30 Lot 20S.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1921-1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- John Burnie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS073-001
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-25
- Scope and Content
- File consists of property tax receipts paid by John Burnie of 3942 Elson Avenue (later 5275 Elsom Avenue) for DL. 33 Block 20, 29-30 Lot 20S.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Correspondence file of Mabel Hawkshaw
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19358
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1921-1937, predominant 1928-1931
- Collection/Fonds
- Hawkshaw family fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence and reports most of which was generated by Mabel Hawkshaw in her role as Censor of Moving Pictures in British Columbia.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Hawkshaw family fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence and reports most of which was generated by Mabel Hawkshaw in her role as Censor of Moving Pictures in British Columbia.
- Accession Code
- BV996.6.298
- Date
- 1921-1937, predominant 1928-1931
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Riverway East school
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88225
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1922 (date of original), predominant 1994-2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Mary Forsyth's research documents for the Riverway East school (Glenwood School) and includes; a copy of the Riverway East Register, dated September 5, 1922; interviews notes from former students; Alumni Advisory Committee 1994-95; a flyer for the Clinton-Glenwood Recreation Associ…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1922 (date of original), predominant 1994-2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS185-029
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Mary Forsyth's research documents for the Riverway East school (Glenwood School) and includes; a copy of the Riverway East Register, dated September 5, 1922; interviews notes from former students; Alumni Advisory Committee 1994-95; a flyer for the Clinton-Glenwood Recreation Association; newspaper clippings regarding the history of the Riverway East School in recognition of it's 100 year birthday; copy of a page from the Riverway West P.T.A. scrapbook and a list of teachers from 1905-1962 and a chronlogy of the naming of the school from Dundonald (1905-1913), Riverway East (1913-1948), Glenwood (1948-1982). Biographical and historical information was compiled by Mary Forysth with the intention of publishing a book.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Agricultural and floral societies' papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57952
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1922 (date of original) -1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records and 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of miscellaneous promotional materials and certificates pertaining to agricultural and floral societies in British Columbia, including the Burnaby Rhododendron Society. File also contains one photograph a display at an agricultural fair.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1922 (date of original) -1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bancroft family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records and 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 8 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS030-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- BHS1986-44
- Scope and Content
- File consists of miscellaneous promotional materials and certificates pertaining to agricultural and floral societies in British Columbia, including the Burnaby Rhododendron Society. File also contains one photograph a display at an agricultural fair.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Images
Eagles family papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58074
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1922- [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a Vancouver Daily World newspaper with an article on Blythe Eagles on the front cover dated May 10, 1922 as well as a handbook for the buildings and equipment at the University of British Columbia dated 1925. Also included in the file is a photocopied note outlining what appears to…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1922- [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Eagles family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS055-025
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-18
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a Vancouver Daily World newspaper with an article on Blythe Eagles on the front cover dated May 10, 1922 as well as a handbook for the buildings and equipment at the University of British Columbia dated 1925. Also included in the file is a photocopied note outlining what appears to be a obituary for Dr Violet Eagles.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Burnaby pamphlets and newspaper clippings
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58510
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1922-1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of pamphlets and newspaper clippings pertaining to Burnaby's history. Included in the file is "The Burnaby Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Program" as well as the "Outline of Burnaby History" by George Green.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1922-1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Gladys Killip subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS085-028
- Accession Number
- BHS1998-11
- Scope and Content
- File consists of pamphlets and newspaper clippings pertaining to Burnaby's history. Included in the file is "The Burnaby Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Program" as well as the "Outline of Burnaby History" by George Green.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Bancroft family papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription63806
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1922-1944
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of miscellaneous papers including publications from the house of commons and the department of agriculture, maps, newspaper articles, machinist newsletters and recipes.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1922-1944
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bancroft family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS110-003
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of miscellaneous papers including publications from the house of commons and the department of agriculture, maps, newspaper articles, machinist newsletters and recipes.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file