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- Bancroft, Rose 1
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- Simnett, Hazel 2
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Columbian Newspaper subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97177
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1865]-1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs from the Columbian Newspaper collected by the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1865]-1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Columbian Newspaper subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1989-19
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs from the Columbian Newspaper collected by the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Creator
- The Columbian
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC 222
- History/Bio adapted from New Westminster Archives
Jermyn family subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64492
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-]-1953
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of records pertaining to the Jermyn family mushroom farm at 4840 Ardingly Avenue. Records include insurance papers, cancelled cheques, bank receipts, tax demands, Horticultural Circulars, and a photograph.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-]-1953
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Jermyn family subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-54
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of records pertaining to the Jermyn family mushroom farm at 4840 Ardingly Avenue. Records include insurance papers, cancelled cheques, bank receipts, tax demands, Horticultural Circulars, and a photograph.
- History
- Chester Stephen Jermyn was born February of 1908. His wife Mary Magdalene was born May of 1909. Chester and Mary had three sons: Wayne S., born August 1938, Morris J., born February 1942, and Ralph J. Jermyn born October 1947. The family lived together at 4840 Ardingly Avenue in Burnaby and ran a mushroom farm on their property.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Textual Record
- Creator
- Jermyn family
- Notes
- MSS116 and PC509
- Title based on contents of subseries
Robert Burnaby subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97442
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1959-[1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of papers and other research materials collected by the Burnaby Historical Society pertaining to the life of Robert Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1959-[1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Robert Burnaby subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of papers and other research materials collected by the Burnaby Historical Society pertaining to the life of Robert Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of subseries
- PC598, MSS006
Municipal Design series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription175
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1959-1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consist of records created as a result of the activities involved in the physical management of the Municipal Hall, parking lots, and Works Yard. The records include: plans, maps, architectural and technical material, reports, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1959-1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Municipal Design series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consist of records created as a result of the activities involved in the physical management of the Municipal Hall, parking lots, and Works Yard. The records include: plans, maps, architectural and technical material, reports, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Housing and Residential Development
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription170
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1958-2000
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series contains records that were produced by the Planning Department in regards to their role in the development and planning of houses and residential areas in Burnaby. These records include: maps, plans, architectural and technical material, reports, minutes of Council and Council Committees, a…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1958-2000
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series contains records that were produced by the Planning Department in regards to their role in the development and planning of houses and residential areas in Burnaby. These records include: maps, plans, architectural and technical material, reports, minutes of Council and Council Committees, agendas, reports, studies, statistics, financial papers, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Mawhinney house photographs series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18936
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1958-1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 47 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of photographs of the Mervin Mawhinney house and grounds on Burris Street collected and created by Reverend Edward S. Gale. Includes photographs of the interior and exterior of the house documenting it's history and changes over time. Photographs taken between 1962 and 1984 were tak…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 47 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of photographs of the Mervin Mawhinney house and grounds on Burris Street collected and created by Reverend Edward S. Gale. Includes photographs of the interior and exterior of the house documenting it's history and changes over time. Photographs taken between 1962 and 1984 were taken by Michael Weller and photographs taken between 1984 and 1996 were likely taken by Reverend Gale.
- Accession Code
- BV018.9
- Date
- [1958-1990]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of series
Administration series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97125
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957-2018
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records relating to the establishment, administration and operation of the Burnaby Historical Society. Records include Society meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs and ephemera from various Society programs and events.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957-2018
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Series
- Administration series
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Description Level
- Series
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2020-06
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records relating to the establishment, administration and operation of the Burnaby Historical Society. Records include Society meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs and ephemera from various Society programs and events.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of series
Parks and Recreation photograph series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription163
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957-2000
- Collection/Fonds
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of photographs created and utilized by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services department for various projects, including publications and promotional materials. Photographs in the series depict City parks and facilities, community events, and members of the public.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957-2000
- Collection/Fonds
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of photographs created and utilized by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services department for various projects, including publications and promotional materials. Photographs in the series depict City parks and facilities, community events, and members of the public.
- Media Type
- Photograph
Economic and Finance series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription172
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957-1994
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created by the Planning Department during the process of managing their financial responsibilities. Records include: financial statements, estimates, budgets, reports, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1957-1994
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Economic and Finance series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created by the Planning Department during the process of managing their financial responsibilities. Records include: financial statements, estimates, budgets, reports, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Paneloc Marketing Ltd. business records series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15112
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1957-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 10 photographs + 9 architectural drawings + approx. 2 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of business records relating to Elmer Wilson Martin's involvement with Paneloc Marketing Ltd. including business cards; architectural drawings of various building models; correspondence; reports; price lists; quotes and photographs of completed paneloc buildings and buildings under …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 10 photographs + 9 architectural drawings + approx. 2 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of business records relating to Elmer Wilson Martin's involvement with Paneloc Marketing Ltd. including business cards; architectural drawings of various building models; correspondence; reports; price lists; quotes and photographs of completed paneloc buildings and buildings under construction. Series also includes an Elections poster when E.W. Martin ran for Reeve of Burnaby in 1959.
- Accession Code
- BV019.37; BV019.40
- Date
- 1957-1973
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Textual Record
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- Title based on contents of series
Simnett political papers series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82735
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-1998
- Collection/Fonds
- Hazel Simnett collection
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 7 files of textual records: ill. (some col.)
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records related to CFF, Tommy Douglas, the Century Park Museum Association, Burnaby Advisory Planning Commission, NDP, and Elections BC.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-1998
- Collection/Fonds
- Hazel Simnett collection
- Physical Description
- 7 files of textual records: ill. (some col.)
- Description Level
- Series
- Accession Number
- 2013-22
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records related to CFF, Tommy Douglas, the Century Park Museum Association, Burnaby Advisory Planning Commission, NDP, and Elections BC.
- Subjects
- Elections
- Officials - Elected Officials
- Government - Local Government
- Government - Provincial Government
- Names
- Simnett, Hazel
- Douglas, Tommy
- Burnaby Advisory Planning Commission
- Co-operative Commonwealth Federation "CCF"
- New Democratic Party
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of series
- Simnett political papers series
Douglas Road School subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-[1985]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs and textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the demolition and construction of buildings at the Douglas Road school site, as well as a photocopied guest book of attendees to a Douglas Road school reunion.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-[1985]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Douglas Road School subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs and textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1985-28
- BHS2005-3
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the demolition and construction of buildings at the Douglas Road school site, as well as a photocopied guest book of attendees to a Douglas Road school reunion.
- History
- The Douglas Road School was originally established as a two-room school in 1908, which later expanded to four classrooms. Anticipating rapid settlement of this district, the School Board purchased two acres adjoining the original building. Two of the four rooms were designed to become one large auditorium suitable for special events and public gatherings, with seating for two hundred people. Designed by McCarter & Nairne, the school was built by contractor A.S. Perry.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Douglas Road School
- Notes
- Title based on contents of collection
- PC471, MSS023
North Burnaby Fish and Game Club subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records and 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of one minute book and one photograph created by the North Burnaby Fish and Game Club.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-1970
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records and 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-31
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of one minute book and one photograph created by the North Burnaby Fish and Game Club.
- History
- The North Burnaby Fish and Game Club was created out of the desire of Burnaby citizens for a club for sports fishermen, hunters, and archers. The inaugural meeting was held January 31, 1956 and Bill Killer, Maurice Griffin, Lloyd Smith, Gerry Wells, Joe Shand, Carson White and Bob Maitland were empowered by the 60 men present to form the organization. The club was officially registered in Victoria on March 12, 1958.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- North Burnaby Fish and Game Club
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC265, MSS063
Parks and Recreation Commission series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription161
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-2013
- Collection/Fonds
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of Parks Commission minutes, reports and agendas. This includes minutes, reports, and agendas of the committees of the Parks Commission, including the Burnaby Beautification Committee, and the Parks Commission Committee of the Whole. The series also contains Park Commission general…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1956-2013
- Collection/Fonds
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of Parks Commission minutes, reports and agendas. This includes minutes, reports, and agendas of the committees of the Parks Commission, including the Burnaby Beautification Committee, and the Parks Commission Committee of the Whole. The series also contains Park Commission general files, which include correspondence, memoranda, invitation and event records, and invoices.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Planning Services series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription180
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955-1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the process of planning for the delivery of services to the citizens of Burnaby. These records include: maps, plans, technical and architectural material, reports, directives, financial statements, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1955-1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Planning Services series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the process of planning for the delivery of services to the citizens of Burnaby. These records include: maps, plans, technical and architectural material, reports, directives, financial statements, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Government series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription177
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the interaction between the Planning Department and numerous regional and provincial agencies. These records include: correspondence, reports, agreements, plans, minutes, agendas, studies, cartographic material and Planning Department reports to Burnaby Ci…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-1987
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Government series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the interaction between the Planning Department and numerous regional and provincial agencies. These records include: correspondence, reports, agreements, plans, minutes, agendas, studies, cartographic material and Planning Department reports to Burnaby City Council.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Rezoning series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription179
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-2015
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of all records created during the rezoning process and includes: rezoning application forms, correspondence, maps, plans, architectural drawings, recommendations from external agencies and departments, and Planning Department reports to Council.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-2015
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Rezoning series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of all records created during the rezoning process and includes: rezoning application forms, correspondence, maps, plans, architectural drawings, recommendations from external agencies and departments, and Planning Department reports to Council.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Property series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription182
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created by the Planning Department in relation to the management of land belonging to the Municipal Government. This includes: reports, agreements, contracts, leases, memoranda, appraisals, financial papers, and correspondence.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Planning Department fonds
- Series
- Property series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created by the Planning Department in relation to the management of land belonging to the Municipal Government. This includes: reports, agreements, contracts, leases, memoranda, appraisals, financial papers, and correspondence.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Simpsons-Sears scrapbook series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18845
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1954-1959, predominant 1954-1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 114 photographs + 4 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of photographs and textual records that were arranged within a scrapbook documenting the early years of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959 - 4750 Kingsway) in Burnaby. Many of the photographs document the Simpsons-Sears and Sears-Roebuck executive and staf…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 114 photographs + 4 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of photographs and textual records that were arranged within a scrapbook documenting the early years of the Simpsons-Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway (after 1959 - 4750 Kingsway) in Burnaby. Many of the photographs document the Simpsons-Sears and Sears-Roebuck executive and staff, opening day at the Burnaby store and staff events. Textual records include congratulatory telegrams and cards.
- Accession Code
- BV021.26
- Date
- 1954-1959, predominant 1954-1955
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of series
Burnaby Simpsons-Sears administrative records series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18846
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1954-1956, predominant 1954-1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 1 ledger book : 11 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of a financial ledger with handwritten entries documenting sales and expenses for the Burnaby Simpsons Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway in Burnaby.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Simpsons-Sears Limited Burnaby fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 1 ledger book : 11 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of a financial ledger with handwritten entries documenting sales and expenses for the Burnaby Simpsons Sears store located at 3660 Kingsway in Burnaby.
- Names
- Simpsons-Sears Limited
- Accession Code
- BV022.17
- Date
- 1954-1956, predominant 1954-1955
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of series