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William Randolph Beamish scrapbook

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1861-2009

Collection/Fonds: William Randolph Beamish fonds

Description Level: Series

Physical Description: 3.5 cm. of textual records; 17 small b&w prints; 10 med. prints; and 6 large b&w prints.

Scope and Content: Series consists of records that were compiled into a binder as a scrapbook by Ilma Beamish Dunn, the adopted sister of William Randolph Beamish. Scope and content notes at the file- and item-level have been drawn from the thorough recordkeeping Dunn employed in creating the scrapbook.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1861-2009

Collection/Fonds: William Randolph Beamish fonds

Series: William Randolph Beamish scrapbook series

Physical Description: 3.5 cm. of textual records; 17 small b&w prints; 10 med. prints; and 6 large b&w prints.

Description Level: Series

Record No.: 66672

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2023-03

Scope and Content: Series consists of records that were compiled into a binder as a scrapbook by Ilma Beamish Dunn, the adopted sister of William Randolph Beamish. Scope and content notes at the file- and item-level have been drawn from the thorough recordkeeping Dunn employed in creating the scrapbook.

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph

Mayor's Office fonds

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1828 (date of original) -2015

Collection/Fonds: Mayor's Office fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: 1 m of textual records and photographic material

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of those records created by the office of the Mayor during the administrations of Robert W. Prittie (1969-1973), Thomas W. Constable (1973-1979), David M. Mercier (1979-1981), William A. Lewarne (1981-1987), William J. Copeland (1987-1996), John Douglas Drummond (1996-2002) and Derek…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1828 (date of original) -2015

Collection/Fonds: Mayor's Office fonds

Physical Description: 1 m of textual records and photographic material

Description Level: Fonds

Access Restriction: Subject to FOIPPA

Reproduction Restriction: Reproductions subject to FOIPPA

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of those records created by the office of the Mayor during the administrations of Robert W. Prittie (1969-1973), Thomas W. Constable (1973-1979), David M. Mercier (1979-1981), William A. Lewarne (1981-1987), William J. Copeland (1987-1996), John Douglas Drummond (1996-2002) and Derek Corrigan (2002-2018).

History: On September 22, 1892, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was established by letters patent. An integral component of this incorporation was the creation of the office of the Reeve (later called Mayor). The Reeve was to serve as the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Burnaby and was to lead the City Council in the governing of the Corporation. Burnaby’s first Reeve and Council were elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892, with formal elections held by ballot three months later. From 1893 until 1977 the Reeve and Council were elected for one-year terms, but the practice of annual elections was abandoned in favour of two-year terms in 1977. The current practice of holding elections every three years was begun in 1987. Elections of Reeve and Council were suspended altogether in 1933. However, as a financial crisis in the Corporation resulted in the Province intervening and assuming control of the local government. For ten years, Commissioners were appointed by the Provincial Government to manage the affairs of the Municipality, but by January 1943, the situation had been remedied and local elections were once again held. From 1892 until 1968, the Chief Executive Officer in Burnaby was known as “Reeve,” but this nomenclature changed with revisions to the Local Government Act in the latter part of the twentieth century. In 1968, the Province altered the Act and abolished the practice of assigning different titles to the members of Council based on Municipal Classification and introduced "Mayor" and "Alderman" as terms applicable in all Municipalities not just those of a certain size or with a certain number of citizens. From that point on, the CEO of Burnaby has been referred to as the Mayor of the City. Despite these changes in election procedures, naming protocols, and the disruption caused by the financial crisis in the 1930s and 1940s, the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor have remained relatively stable throughout the years. As Head and Chief Executive Officer of the City, the Mayor is responsible for ensuring that the principles of law and good government are enforced in Burnaby. This includes the task of overseeing the conduct of officers and employees and directing the management of municipal business and affairs as well as chairing the meetings of Council and appointing Council Committee members. The Mayor is also charged with the duty of representing the City at public functions, in meetings with visiting dignitaries, and in participating in local community and fundraising events. Initially, the Municipal Clerk assisted the Mayor in his work by handling most correspondence and clerical tasks of the office. Today, however, the Mayor’s office retains its own administrative staff who are responsible for facilitating all schedules and arrangements for the Mayor along with coordinating their internal and external contacts and events. The following individuals have served as Reeve or Mayor of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Shou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 J. W. Weart 1911-1912 D. C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 T. Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 W. L. Burdick 1929 W. A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorely 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1932-1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R. S. Gilchrist 1941* B. C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner.

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph

Creator: City of Burnaby

Notes: Title based on contents of fonds.

Grandfather Hill and wife, wearing medal

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66180

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Lt. Richard Hill, Senior and his wife. They were the parents of Richard Hill and the grandparents of Claude and Louis Hill. Lt. Richard Hill served in the Peninsular War and his medal of service can be seen in this photograph. Lieutenant Richard Hill was of the 45th R…

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-929

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Lt. Richard Hill, Senior and his wife. They were the parents of Richard Hill and the grandparents of Claude and Louis Hill. Lt. Richard Hill served in the Peninsular War and his medal of service can be seen in this photograph. Lieutenant Richard Hill was of the 45th Regiment of Foot, seeing action at the Battles of Ciudad Rodrigo (January 1812), Badajoz (March-April 1812), Salamanca (July 1812), the Nive (December 1813), Orthez (February 1814), and Toulouse (April 1814).

Names: Hill, Lt. Richard

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer's information on recto; Photographer's stamp on verso

Images

Grandfather Hill and wife, wearing medal, [1860] thumbnail

Family group

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of a group of five adults and three children. On the back of the photograph the people are identified as: (l to r) Annie Hill, Jane Hill with infant Bernard on her lap, Richard Hill, youth unknown, Rosa Hill, youth unknown and Mrs. Richard H. Hill Senior.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1035

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of a group of five adults and three children. On the back of the photograph the people are identified as: (l to r) Annie Hill, Jane Hill with infant Bernard on her lap, Richard Hill, youth unknown, Rosa Hill, youth unknown and Mrs. Richard H. Hill Senior.

Names: Hill, Annie; Hill, Jane Rollason; Hill, Bernard R.; Hill, Richard Jr.; Hill, Rosa

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Richard Hill

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Richard Hill, father of Louis Claude and Bernard Hill, husband to Jane.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1040

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Richard Hill, father of Louis Claude and Bernard Hill, husband to Jane.

Names: Hill, Richard Jr.

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Bernard Hill

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1862]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Bernard Hill as a young child.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1862]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1042

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Bernard Hill as a young child.

Names: Hill, Bernard R.

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Richard Hill with Grandson Bernard

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1861]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Lt. Richard Hill, holding his gradnson, Bernard Hill on his lap.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1861]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1046

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Lt. Richard Hill, holding his gradnson, Bernard Hill on his lap.

Names: Hill, Bernard R.; Hill, Lt. Richard

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Richard Hill with Grandson Bernard, [1861] thumbnail

Unidentified woman and child

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of an unidentified woman, seated in chair with a young child standing to her left, holding her hand. The child is posed holding a small rifle.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1048

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of an unidentified woman, seated in chair with a young child standing to her left, holding her hand. The child is posed holding a small rifle.

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Unidentified woman and child, [1860] thumbnail

Unidentified child

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66435

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of an unidentified child.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1049

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of an unidentified child.

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Maria Margaretta Rollason Cox

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1862]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of a woman identified as Maria Margaretta Rollason Cox. She was an aunt to Bernard and Claude Hill.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1862]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1052

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of a woman identified as Maria Margaretta Rollason Cox. She was an aunt to Bernard and Claude Hill.

Names: Cox, Maria Margaretta Rollason

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Maria Margaretta Rollason Cox, [1862] thumbnail

Frederick Cox

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of a boy identified as Frederick Cox who may be the son of Maria Margaretta Cox (nee Rollason).

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1053

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of a boy identified as Frederick Cox who may be the son of Maria Margaretta Cox (nee Rollason).

Names: Cox, Frederick

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Unidentified man

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of an unidentified man.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1054

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of an unidentified man.

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Unidentified woman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66441

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of an unidentified woman.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1055

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of an unidentified woman.

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Grandfather Hill and infant Bernard

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Lt. Richard Hill, Senior with his grandson Bernard Hill seated on his lap.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1062

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Lt. Richard Hill, Senior with his grandson Bernard Hill seated on his lap.

Names: Hill, Lt. Richard; Hill, Bernard R.

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Grandfather Hill and infant Bernard, [1860] thumbnail

Rosa Hill

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Rosa Hill, aunt to Bernard and Claude Hill.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1063

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of Rosa Hill, aunt to Bernard and Claude Hill.

Names: Hill, Rosa

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Unidentified woman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66451

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of an unidentified woman.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1065

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of an unidentified woman.

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Otto Gossell

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66456

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of a man identified as Otto Gossell. A note accompanying the photograph reads: "Otto Gossell who married C's mother's sister." Otto would have been an uncle to Bernard and Claude Hill. In the photograph, he is pictured wearing a dress uniform, with a medal affixed to the…

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1860]

Collection/Fonds: Peers Family and Hill Family fonds

Series: Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 477-1070

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: 2007-12

Scope and Content: Photograph is a portrait of a man identified as Otto Gossell. A note accompanying the photograph reads: "Otto Gossell who married C's mother's sister." Otto would have been an uncle to Bernard and Claude Hill. In the photograph, he is pictured wearing a dress uniform, with a medal affixed to the lapel.