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Charting Change project series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription74547
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2009
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
43 photographs (tiff) : col. ; 600ppi
Scope and Content
Series consists of digital photographs taken by City of Burnaby Archives staff as part of the Charting Change Project: An Interactive Atlas of Burnaby's Heritage project under the direction of the Community Heritage Commission.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2009
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Charting Change project series
Physical Description
43 photographs (tiff) : col. ; 600ppi
Description Level
Series
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2012-30
Scope and Content
Series consists of digital photographs taken by City of Burnaby Archives staff as part of the Charting Change Project: An Interactive Atlas of Burnaby's Heritage project under the direction of the Community Heritage Commission.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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Archives Administration series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96696
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2001-2017
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
14 folders of textual records and 2 optical discs
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created and received by the City Archives during the development and administration of its archival program. Records pertain to the intellectual and physical control of archival material, including appraisal, acquisition, arrangement and description, provision of access, …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
2001-2017
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Archives Administration series
Physical Description
14 folders of textual records and 2 optical discs
Description Level
Series
File Class
1300 04
1300 06
1300 30
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created and received by the City Archives during the development and administration of its archival program. Records pertain to the intellectual and physical control of archival material, including appraisal, acquisition, arrangement and description, provision of access, and preservation and conservation.
History
In February 2001, Council formally approved the City's Corporate Records Management Program. The Program manages the creation, maintenance, and disposition of the records of the City of Burnaby. An integral part of that program is the Records Classification System and Retention Schedule (RCSRS), which provides standardized classification codes among all municipal departments and identifies the retention periods for all classes of records created or received by the City. The City Archives, opened November 10, 2001, is the official repository for all inactive civic records of permanent administrative, legal, fiscal, historical, evidential, or informational value to the City of Burnaby. The Archives is guided by its Mandate and Acquisition Policy which was first adopted by Council on August 13, 2001, and revised on September 18, 2006 to include the acquisition and preservation of private (non-governmental) records that compliment the official city records and enhance understanding of the history and development of Burnaby. The Archives is located in the McGill Branch of the Burnaby Public Library. City Archivists:
Michelle Barocca 2001 - 2002
Arilea Sill 2002 - 2013
Rebecca Pasch 2013 - Present
Media Type
Textual Record
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Strata Title Properties series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription185
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990-2014
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of those records created during the Strata Title application and approval process and includes: application forms, maps, plans, technical and architectural drawings, reports and recommendations from a wide range of City departments, right-of-way agreements, approval checklists, rece…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1990-2014
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Strata Title Properties series
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of those records created during the Strata Title application and approval process and includes: application forms, maps, plans, technical and architectural drawings, reports and recommendations from a wide range of City departments, right-of-way agreements, approval checklists, receipts, and correspondence.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Museum photographs series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16031
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1990-[2012]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
over 334 photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of a collection of photographs documenting the Burnaby Village Museum site, day to day happenings on site, special events, openings as well as photographs of movie film crews using the site for various film productions.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum photographs series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
over 334 photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of a collection of photographs documenting the Burnaby Village Museum site, day to day happenings on site, special events, openings as well as photographs of movie film crews using the site for various film productions.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV018.14
BV019.2
BV019.19
BV020.5
BV021.5
Date
1990-[2012]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of series
Further accruals are expected
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Museum film collection series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16032
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1990-2021 (date of originals), digitized in 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
17 videocassettes + 3 video recordings (mp4)
Scope and Content
Series consists of a collection of promotional videos, documentary footage of special events, programs, restoration and construction projects, videos used for exhibits and research as well as copies of television news coverage about Burnaby Village Museum and a video recording of a book launch.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum film collection series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
17 videocassettes + 3 video recordings (mp4)
Scope and Content
Series consists of a collection of promotional videos, documentary footage of special events, programs, restoration and construction projects, videos used for exhibits and research as well as copies of television news coverage about Burnaby Village Museum and a video recording of a book launch.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
X2294
BV017.39
BV019.18
BV020.4
BV020.5
BV021.7.1
Date
1990-2021 (date of originals), digitized in 2020
Media Type
Moving Images
Notes
Title based on contents of series
Further accruals are expected
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Museum architectural records series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16033
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1990-2014
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
over 100 architectural drawings + 6 technical drawings + textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of architectural and technical drawings and site plans regarding the buildings and site of Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum architectural records series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
over 100 architectural drawings + 6 technical drawings + textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of architectural and technical drawings and site plans regarding the buildings and site of Burnaby Village Museum.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.52
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
1990-2014
Media Type
Architectural Drawing
Technical Drawing
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of series
Further accruals are expected
Content within this series is subject to FIPPA and have reproduction and access restrictions have been closed on Heritage Burnaby
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Museum Marketing photographs series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16036
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1990-[2009]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
over 1177 photographs + 2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of a collection of photographs that were created by staff and professional photographers for use in various Burnaby Village Museum publications and marketing campaigns.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Marketing photographs series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
over 1177 photographs + 2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of a collection of photographs that were created by staff and professional photographers for use in various Burnaby Village Museum publications and marketing campaigns.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.39
BV020.4
BV020.5
Date
1990-[2009]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of series
A selection of photographs from this series are open on Heritage Burnaby. Contact Burnaby Village Museum to view other photographs within this series.
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Museum exhibits series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16037
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1990-2021
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 digital illustration (pdf) + 1 painting (tiff) + 9 sound recordings (mp3) + 2 video recordings (mp4) + 6.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs, graphic materials and other records pertaining to Burnaby Village Museum temporary and permanent exhibits. A selection of temporary exihibits are described by title and year. Series have been arranged by exhibit title into the following subseries: 1) Burnaby's Best …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum exhibits series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 digital illustration (pdf) + 1 painting (tiff) + 9 sound recordings (mp3) + 2 video recordings (mp4) + 6.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs, graphic materials and other records pertaining to Burnaby Village Museum temporary and permanent exhibits. A selection of temporary exihibits are described by title and year. Series have been arranged by exhibit title into the following subseries: 1) Burnaby's Best Baby contest subseries 2) Across the Pacific subseries 3) Agents of Change subseries 4) Museum materials for exhibits subseries
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5
BV019.36.1
BV019.61.1
BV020.42
BV021.14
Date
1990-2021
Media Type
Sound Recording
Moving Images
Graphic Material
Textual Record
Arrangement
Series are arranged by subseries by exhibit title and year.
Notes
Title based on contents of series
Further accruals expected
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Museum reports series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16038
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1990-2012
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
approx. 18 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of reports pertaining to Burnaby Village Museum including marketing reports, adminstrative reports, annual reports as well as research studies.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum reports series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
approx. 18 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of reports pertaining to Burnaby Village Museum including marketing reports, adminstrative reports, annual reports as well as research studies.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.4
BV020.5
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Date
1990-2012
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of series
further accruals expected
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Frances Fleming manuscripts series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18959
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1988 and [2000]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of two unpublished manuscripts created by Frances L. Fleming (nee Waplington). One is titled "The Way it Was - a very personal account of my childhood 1913-1925" ,"The true and painful history of the Waplington family on which the story of "Lizzie Lau / Wallingford" is based." and t…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Frances Fleming manuscripts series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of two unpublished manuscripts created by Frances L. Fleming (nee Waplington). One is titled "The Way it Was - a very personal account of my childhood 1913-1925" ,"The true and painful history of the Waplington family on which the story of "Lizzie Lau / Wallingford" is based." and the other is titled "In and Out of a Cedar Shake Shack The life of a little girl from World War I to Canada's Diamond Jubilee".
Accession Code
BV016.46
Date
1988 and [2000]
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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Social Planning series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription67767
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1986-2006
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 social services to the citizens of Burnaby. These records include: committee minutes, reports, correspondence, studies and subject files pertaining to social planning. Also included in the series are the InfoBur…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1986-2006
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Social Planning series
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created during the process of planning for the delivery of social services to the citizens of Burnaby. These records include: committee minutes, reports, correspondence, studies and subject files pertaining to social planning. Also included in the series are the InfoBurnaby newsletters produced by the City.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Burnaby Girl Guides newsletters series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18956
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1986-2009
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
9 folders of textual records + 8 photographs : col. + laser prints + 4 postage stamps
Scope and Content
Series consists of copies of newsletters "Guidelines Burnaby Royal Area" and articles written by Paulene Hall as the newsletter editor and Archivist for the Burnaby Royal Area.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides newsletters series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
9 folders of textual records + 8 photographs : col. + laser prints + 4 postage stamps
Scope and Content
Series consists of copies of newsletters "Guidelines Burnaby Royal Area" and articles written by Paulene Hall as the newsletter editor and Archivist for the Burnaby Royal Area.
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV016.49
Date
1986-2009
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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Preliminary Plan Approval series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription181
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1985-2004
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of those records created during the Preliminary Plan Approval (PPA) process carried out by the City of Burnaby Planning Department. These records include: Preliminary Plan Approval application forms, checklists, maps, plans, architectural drawings, and reports and recommendations f…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1985-2004
Collection/Fonds
Planning Department fonds
Series
Preliminary Plan Approval series
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of those records created during the Preliminary Plan Approval (PPA) process carried out by the City of Burnaby Planning Department. These records include: Preliminary Plan Approval application forms, checklists, maps, plans, architectural drawings, and reports and recommendations from various City departments, including Parks, Fire, Engineering, and Building.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Subdivisions series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription152
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1980-2007
Collection/Fonds
Legal Department fonds
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created during the Legal Department’s involvement in the subdivision application process. Records include covenants, statutory right-of-way agreements, easements, Land Title application and registration forms, affidavits, servicing agreements, correspondence, maps, plans…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1980-2007
Collection/Fonds
Legal Department fonds
Series
Subdivisions series
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created during the Legal Department’s involvement in the subdivision application process. Records include covenants, statutory right-of-way agreements, easements, Land Title application and registration forms, affidavits, servicing agreements, correspondence, maps, plans, technical drawings, lists of servicing requirements, reports, and internal memos and communications related to the process of subdivision in the City of Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Property master photographs series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19160
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1978-2022
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
26 photographs (jpg) + 49 photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs of Jimmy Chow's warehouse and studio along with photographs that Jimmy Chow has collected while working as a property master on a number of films over his 45 year career. Many of the photographs include property master Jimmy Chow, members of his family and actors that…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Series
Property master photographs series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
26 photographs (jpg) + 49 photographs
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs of Jimmy Chow's warehouse and studio along with photographs that Jimmy Chow has collected while working as a property master on a number of films over his 45 year career. Many of the photographs include property master Jimmy Chow, members of his family and actors that were taken on set while working on the various film productions.
Accession Code
BV022.21
Date
1978-2022
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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Bell's Dry Goods exhibit collection series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription16990
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1974-2012, predominant 1974-1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
129 photographs + 10 cm of textual records + approx. 6 architectural drawings + 1 video recording
Scope and Content
Series consists of records pertaining to the moving, restoration, exhibit and repair of the Bell's Dry Goods store and Whitechurch Hardware store building that was relocated from Sixth Avenue to Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) in 1974. The building was set up as a permanent exhibit on sit…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Bell's Dry Goods exhibit series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
129 photographs + 10 cm of textual records + approx. 6 architectural drawings + 1 video recording
Scope and Content
Series consists of records pertaining to the moving, restoration, exhibit and repair of the Bell's Dry Goods store and Whitechurch Hardware store building that was relocated from Sixth Avenue to Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) in 1974. The building was set up as a permanent exhibit on site at Burnaby Village Museum. The majority of the records were created by museum and City of Burnaby staff. Series is arranged into four subseries: 1) Restoration, upgrades and repairs subseries 2) Bell's building photographs subseries 3) Bell's exhibit photographs subseries 4) Bell's research files subseries
History
The Bell's Dry Goods building was built in 1922 by Clifford Tuckey with a small lean to structure on the back housing a kitchen and bedroom. The building was located on the northwest corner of Sixth Street and Thirteenth Avenue in Burnaby. William Bell (1884-1952) and Flora Bell (nee Connell) (1889-1953) immigrated to Burnaby from Scotland between 1917 and 1918. In about 1924, the building was purchased by William and Flora Bell. Flora operated "Bell's Dry Goods" store out of the building and the couple lived at the back of the store. William worked as a driver for a local lumber mill. Bell's Dry Goods was in operation in this one storey building between 1925 and 1937 with the building address, 1314 Sixth Street (later 7695 Sixth Street). In 1927, they moved to a house located on Thirteenth Avenue while they converted the back of the store to include the East Burnaby Post Office. In 1937, the Bells moved the one storey "Bell's Dry Goods" building a little further north and built a two storey building on the corner. Flora continued to operate Bell's Dry Goods on the ground level of the new building until 1941 and the couple lived upstairs. The new two storey building assumed the address of 1314 Sixth Street (later 7695 Sixth Street) and the older one storey building obtained a new address of 1316 Sixth Street (later 7685 Sixth Street). The East Burnaby Post Office continued to operate at 1314 Sixth Street until about 1954. On December 1, 1937, Maurice Whitechurch moved his Whitechurch Hardware store into the one storey building which he rented out from the Bells. In 1943, Maurice Whitechurch purchased the building from the Bells and Whitechurch Hardware store continued to operated at this location until the Spring of 1973. In June 1973, Mr. Fergie Will bought the store and the building was donated to Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum). In August 1974, the building was relocated from it's location on Sixth Avenue to Heritage Village. Sometime prior to the move, the extension at the rear of the building was removed. After the building was moved to Heritage Village, some exterior repairs were completed including the installation of exterior siding at the rear of the building and installation of large wood sliding door. The building opened as a carpentry shop exhibit in 1975. In March 1976, an extension at the rear of the building was rebuilt by museum staff. The building underwent several repairs and restorations between 1992 and 1996 and was closed to the public. Due to structural problems, the extension was demolished in 1992. Between 1993 and 1996, the building underwent a series of exterior and interior structural repairs to restore it to Bell's Dry Goods store which included the rebuilding of the extension at the rear of the building and the moving of the building onto a new foundation. The newly restored building opened as Bell's Dry Goods store (exhibit) on August 6, 1996. On November 23, 1992, the building was designated a heritage building under Heritage Designation Bylaw 1992, Bylaw Number 9807.
Accession Code
BV019.52
BV020.5
Date
1974-2012, predominant 1974-1996
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Architectural Drawing
Notes
Title based on contents of series
Further accruals are expected
Some records within this collection are subject to FIPPA
For other records and photographs associated with this building, see also Century Park Museum Association fonds and Burnaby Village Museum fonds and Jesse Love farmhouse fonds
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Property master records series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19153
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1973-2022]
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 portfolio : (15 photographs + 12 col. laser prints) + 1 col. laser print + 6 business cards + 1 identification card + 1 booklet
Scope and Content
Series consists of a small selection of prop concept design plans and prototypes for films that Jimmy Chow worked on as property master along with a collection of Jimmy Chow's identification cards and business cards while working in the film industry. Prop concept designs and prototypes include; …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hipman "Jimmy" Chow and Donna Polos fonds
Series
Property master records series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 portfolio : (15 photographs + 12 col. laser prints) + 1 col. laser print + 6 business cards + 1 identification card + 1 booklet
Scope and Content
Series consists of a small selection of prop concept design plans and prototypes for films that Jimmy Chow worked on as property master along with a collection of Jimmy Chow's identification cards and business cards while working in the film industry. Prop concept designs and prototypes include; "X2: X-Men United" and "The BFG".
Accession Code
BV022.21
Date
[1973-2022]
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Graphic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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Special Events series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription164
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-2001
Collection/Fonds
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department fonds
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series contains records created by the Parks and Recreation Department during the planning, promotion, and execution of special events. Records in the series include: correspondence, memoranda, newspaper clippings, and advertisements. The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for coordina…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-2001
Collection/Fonds
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department fonds
Series
Special Events series
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series contains records created by the Parks and Recreation Department during the planning, promotion, and execution of special events. Records in the series include: correspondence, memoranda, newspaper clippings, and advertisements. The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for coordinating and hosting a number of annual and special events, including the Canada Summer Games, Discovery Days and the Blues and Roots Festival.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Land Acquisitions series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription150
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968-2006
Collection/Fonds
Legal Department fonds
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created by the Legal Department while undertaking the acquisition of lands on behalf of the Municipal Government. These records include: appraisals, reports, correspondence, Land Title forms, legal opinions, financial papers, agreements, declarations, as well as maps and…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968-2006
Collection/Fonds
Legal Department fonds
Series
Land Acquisitions series
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created by the Legal Department while undertaking the acquisition of lands on behalf of the Municipal Government. These records include: appraisals, reports, correspondence, Land Title forms, legal opinions, financial papers, agreements, declarations, as well as maps and other cartographic material.
History
In 2017, responsibility for City land acquisitions was transferred to Realty and Lands.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Sister Cities series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription160
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964-2015
Collection/Fonds
Mayor's Office fonds
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created during the establishment and maintenance of Sister-City relationships between Burnaby and the cities of Kushiro (Japan), Loughborough (England), El Zapotal (El Salvador), Mesa (Arizona), Gatineau (Quebec), Hwaseong (Korea), Zhongshan City (P.R. China). Records in…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964-2015
Collection/Fonds
Mayor's Office fonds
Series
Sister Cities series
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created during the establishment and maintenance of Sister-City relationships between Burnaby and the cities of Kushiro (Japan), Loughborough (England), El Zapotal (El Salvador), Mesa (Arizona), Gatineau (Quebec), Hwaseong (Korea), Zhongshan City (P.R. China). Records include: reports, correspondence, photographs and photograph albums, memoranda, newspaper clippings, speeches, certificates, itineraries, presentation material, invitations, agendas, and minutes. The sister city movement gained momentum in North America after the Second World War with a goal to encourage cooperation between international communities. Burnaby became a part of that movement in the hopes that sister city relationships would create meaningful industrial, economic, educational, and cultural ties between Burnaby citizens and those of other countries. Burnaby’s first sister city was Kushiro, Japan. The formal agreement for the establishment of a sister city relationship between the two communities was signed on September 9, 1965. Following this twinning, the two cities have enjoyed numerous exchanges and visits, the records of which are contained within this series. While the sister city status between Burnaby and Kushiro has endured for over three decades, Burnaby has also maintained shorter-lived relationships with Loughborough, England and El Zapotal, El Salvador. The 1986 twinning with Loughborough was undertaken to recognize the importance of that city to the history of Burnaby in that Loughborough was the ancestral home of Burnaby’s namesake, Robert Burnaby. The twinning between Burnaby and El Zapotal came after Mayor Copeland visited El Salvador in the early 1990s and returned with a desire to see the citizens of Burnaby assist in the rebuilding of that community after a 12-year civil war was brought to an end in 1992. In 1998, Burnaby entered into two North American Sister City relationships with Mesa, Arizona and Gatineau, Quebec, and in 2010, it formulated a sister city agreement with Hwaseong, Korea. In 2011, a further agreement was signed with Zhongshan, China which expanded a previous “friendship” agreement into a Sister City relationship. Series also consists of records related to Friendship Agreements with Taichung (Taiwan), Dongcheng District (formerly Chongwen District) of Beijing (P.R. China), Dongli District of Tianjin, Changshu (P.R. China), and Kunming, Yunnan Province (P.R. China); as well as Memorandums of Understanding with a number of other cities. The records in this series reflect both the actions that led up to the creation of these relationships as well as the numerous cultural, economic and educational exchanges that have been undertaken between the communities over the years.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
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