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1936 pillar

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1936]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a pillar topped by a circle with what appears to be a neon sign tubing writing out "1936". There is an insignia with two men on top of the circle [perhaps the Vancouver coat-of-arms]. As well, a Red Ensign and a Union Jack each hang from the pillar. Two streetcars and an apartment bui…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.5 x 7 cm
Material Details
Decorative border printed around the photograph on recto
Faint circular stamp mark of "Vancouver Drug Co." on verso, and gummed paper on each corner
Stamp reads, "Come to Vancouver's Golden Jubilee 1936/ 50 Years of Progress" outside its circular seal for "Vancouver Drug/ Co. Ltd./ Nu-Gloss/ PHOTO FINISH"
Scope and Content
Photograph of a pillar topped by a circle with what appears to be a neon sign tubing writing out "1936". There is an insignia with two men on top of the circle [perhaps the Vancouver coat-of-arms]. As well, a Red Ensign and a Union Jack each hang from the pillar. Two streetcars and an apartment building are all visible in the background. The pillar is believed to be a commemorative pillar marking Vancouver's Golden Jubilee in 1936.
Subjects
Symbols - Flags
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Monuments
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.5770.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1936]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-02-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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3001 at Edmonton

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1930 and 1949]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive no. 3001 at Edmonton with an engineer inside (at the locomotive's window). The train also bears the name "CHINOOK".
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive no. 3001 at Edmonton with an engineer inside (at the locomotive's window). The train also bears the name "CHINOOK".
Subjects
Transportation - Locomotives
Transportation - Rail
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Accession Code
BV985.6114.54
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1930 and 1949]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-03-19
Notes
Title based on note written on verso of photograph
Handwritten note in black ball-point pen on verso of photograph reads: "CP 3001 at Edmonton"
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "41 9"
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7333 Laburnum Street

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1939
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mabel Hawkshaw's house located at 7333 Laburnum Street, Vancouver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Hawkshaw family fonds
Series
Hawkshaw family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mabel Hawkshaw's house located at 7333 Laburnum Street, Vancouver.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Buildings - Residential
Accession Code
BV996.6.271
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1939
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Date
2023-02-21
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption beneath photograph reads: "7333 Laburnum"
Photograph is part of photograph album BV996.6.1
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The ABC British Columbia lumber trade directory and yearbook

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Edition
28th ed.
Publication Date
1977
Call Number
634.9 ABC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
634.9 ABC
Edition
28th ed.
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Progress Pub.
Publication Date
1977
Physical Description
283 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Lumber trade--British Columbia
Periodicals
Directories
Notes
ISSN: 0065-0013
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The abc of motoring

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Brown, C. W.
Edition
2nd ed, rev and enl.
Publication Date
1904
Call Number
625.6 BRO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV006.24.53
Call Number
625.6 BRO
Edition
2nd ed, rev and enl.
Author
Brown, C. W.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Henry J. Drane Ltd.
Publication Date
1904
Series
Drane's new ABC handbooks
Printer
Henry J. Drane
Physical Description
90 p. : ill. : 15 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Automobiles--Design and construction
Automobile driving
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A book about Longfellow

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
McIlwraith, Jean N. (Jean Newton), 1859-1938
Publication Date
1900
Call Number
811.3 MCI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV976.105.8
Call Number
811.3 MCI
Author
McIlwraith, Jean N. (Jean Newton), 1859-1938
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Thomas Nelson and Sons
Publication Date
1900
Physical Description
165 p., [13] leaves of plates : ports. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"Victoria Council School, Wrexham Prize Presented to" [glued in label on front pastedown with following filled in] "Reginald Hunter Good Attendance October 1910" [handwritten in black ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Poets, American--19th century
Notes
"with illustrations" -title page
"by J. N. M'Ilwraith ("Jean Forsyth")" --title page
Author's given name and dates: McIlwraith, Jean N. (Jean Newton), 1859-1938
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A book of general science

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hilton, M. J.
Publication Date
1931
Call Number
500 HIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3840.1
Call Number
500 HIL
Author
Hilton, M. J.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Macmillan
Publication Date
1931
Physical Description
xiii, 399 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION / THE GOVERNMENT OF / THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA / TEXT BOOK BRANCH" - printed on pink sticker affixed to inside of front cover. "My Creed / I believe in Canada. / I love her as my home. / I honour her institutions. / I rejoice in the abundance of her achievements. / I have unbounded confidence in the ability / of her people to excel in whatsoever / they undertake. / I cherish exalted ideals of her destiny as a / leader among world nations. / To her I pledge my loyalty. / To the promotion of her best interests I / pledge my support. / To her products I pledge my patronage. / And to the cause of her producers I pledge / my devotion. " - printed on paper affixed to inside of front cover. "Joyce Crawhurst" - handwritten in pencil on inside of front cover. "Joyce Crawhurst, / Agassiz High / School, / B.C." - handwritten in ink on cover page. "Joyce Crawhurst / Harrison Hot Springs / B.C." - handwritten in ink on cover page. "Joyce Crawhust. / A. H. S." - handwritten in ink on cover page. "p. 6 to" - handwritten in pencil on title page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Science
Notes
"Authorzied by the Ministers of Education for Alberta and British Columbia."
Includes index.
Notes and sketch on back pages and inside of back cover.
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A book of toasts

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Ramsay, William
Publication Date
c1906
Call Number
808.51 RAM
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV982.24.58
Call Number
808.51 RAM
Author
Ramsay, William
Contributor
Schroedter, Gerta
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Dodge Publishing Company
Publication Date
c1906
Physical Description
1 vol. (unpaged) ; 16 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Public speaking
Notes
"With decorations by Gerta Schroedter"--title page.
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A Canadian high school arithmetic

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Stanley, T. E. A.
Smith, J. A.
Publication Date
1930
Call Number
513 STA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV998.9.1
Call Number
513 STA
Author
Stanley, T. E. A.
Smith, J. A.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1930
Printer
T.H. Best Printing Co.
Physical Description
xi, 332 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"45¢" [handwritten in pencil on front pastedown] Notes on back pastedown and some written throughout book.
Library Subject (LOC)
Arithmetic--Textbooks
Mathematics--Historical texts
Mathematics--Textbooks
Notes
"Authorized by the Minister of Education, Edmonton, Alberta" --t.p.
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Acceptance of invitation to Chinese Export Commodities Fair

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page form titled "Acceptance of Invitation" from Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1979 Kwangchow.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Material Details
Text in both English and Chinese
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page form titled "Acceptance of Invitation" from Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1979 Kwangchow.
Creator
Chinese Export Commodities Fair
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Exhibitions - Fairs
Accession Code
BV019.6.20
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1979
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
January 20, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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A century of antique Canadian glass fruit jars

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Bird, Douglas
Bird, Marion H., 1955-
Corke, Charles Thomas
Publication Date
1971
c1970
Call Number
748.8 BIR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
748.8 BIR
Author
Bird, Douglas
Bird, Marion H., 1955-
Corke, Charles Thomas
Place of Publication
[London, Ont.]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1971
c1970
Physical Description
110 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Glass fruit jars--Canada
Glassware--Collectors and collecting
Catalogs
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 110).
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A century of model trains

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Levy, Allen
Publication Date
1974
Call Number
625.1 LEV
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
625.1 LEV
Author
Levy, Allen
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Crescent Books
Publication Date
1974
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 x 34 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Models
Subjects
Transportation
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A child's primer : a modern piano method for the very young, based on the story of Mrs. Middle C

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Rolfe, Walter, 1880-1944
Publication Date
1931
Call Number
786.2 ROL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV014.38.15
Call Number
786.2 ROL
Author
Rolfe, Walter, 1880-1944
Place of Publication
Cleveland
Publisher
Sam Fox Publishing
Publication Date
1931
Printer
Zimmerman Print
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Piano--Methods
Piano--Methods--Junvenile
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A collector's guide and history to Lionel Trains

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
McComas, Tom
Tuohy, James
Publication Date
c1975
Call Number
625.1 MCC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Call Number
625.1 MCC
Author
McComas, Tom
Tuohy, James
Place of Publication
Wilmette, Ill.
Publisher
TM Productions
Publication Date
c1975
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Models
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Volume VI : Advertising & art.
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A country girl : a new and original musical play

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Tanner, James T.
Edition
New ed.
Publication Date
c1904
Call Number
789 TAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV997.34.9
Call Number
789 TAN
Edition
New ed.
Author
Tanner, James T.
Contributor
Ross, Adrian, 1859-1933
Monckton, Lionel, 1861-1924
Rubens, Paul A. (Paul Alfred), 1875-1917
Greenbank, Percy, 1878-1968
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Chappell & Co., Ltd.
Publication Date
c1904
Printer
Henderson and Spalding, Marylebone Press
Physical Description
212 p. : 28 cm.
Inscription
"E. B. Wilson" [Handwritten twice in pencil on title page]
Library Subject (LOC)
Musical revues, comedies, etc.
Musical plays--Vocal scores
Musical plays
Music
Subjects
Music
Names
Wilson, Elsie
Object History
Elsie Wilson - The material in the donation is from her estate. Miss Wilson was a Burnaby resident and music teacher. The brass plaque was on her fathers home "Penrith Castle" on Blenheim St. in Burnaby
Notes
"By James T. Tanner. Lyrics by Adrian Ross. Music by Lionel Monckton. Additional lyrics and numbers by Paul A. Rubens. Additional lyrics by Percy Greenbank" -- Title page
Contributor's full name and dates: Rubens, Paul A. (Paul Alfred), 1875-1917
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Across the inlet from Barnet

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
July 1934 (date of original), copied 2004
Collection/Fonds
In the Shadow by the Sea collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph looking across Burrard Inlet from the Village of Barnet. The rugged coastline of the north shore of the inlet is visible with rock formations and forest.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
In the Shadow by the Sea collection
Series
Yasui family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : 300 dpi
Material Details
Original photograph appears to be hand coloured
Scope and Content
Photograph looking across Burrard Inlet from the Village of Barnet. The rugged coastline of the north shore of the inlet is visible with rock formations and forest.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Inlets
Geographic Features - Rock Formations
Geographic Features - Forests
Geographic Access
Burrard Inlet
Accession Code
BV019.32.42
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
July 1934 (date of original), copied 2004
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Acting-mayor Hugh Ladner onstage at Burnaby Rhododendron Festival

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
May 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of acting-mayor Hugh Ladner onstage at the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival. The Rhodendron Festival was part of the Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of acting-mayor Hugh Ladner onstage at the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival. The Rhodendron Festival was part of the Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations.
Subjects
Events - Festivals
Celebrations - Centennials
Plants - Flowers
Names
Ladner, Hugh G.
Accession Code
BV005.54.172
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
May 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 21, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on border of photograph reads: "May_71"
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Acting-Mayor Hugh Ladner speaking at Burnaby Centennial pioneer event

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
9 May 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of acting-mayor Hugh Ladner giving a speech at the Burnaby Centennial pioneer celebration, taking place at the Burnaby Central Senior Secondary School. Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee chair James Barrington is seated at the table.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of acting-mayor Hugh Ladner giving a speech at the Burnaby Centennial pioneer celebration, taking place at the Burnaby Central Senior Secondary School. Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee chair James Barrington is seated at the table.
Subjects
Events
Persons - Seniors
Persons - Pioneers
Celebrations - Centennials
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Ladner, Hugh G.
Barrington, James Alfred "Jim"
Burnaby Central Secondary School
Accession Code
BV005.54.211
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
9 May 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
July 21, 2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Ada, Arthur and Con Stanley on deck chairs

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1936
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four people seated on deck chairs and man in front wearing a captain's hat. People are identified seated on deck chairs (left to right); Mrs. H., Ada Stanley, Arthur Stanley and Conquest John "Con" Stanley. Man seated in front is unidentified. Canvas backdrop hanging from wooden pole …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four people seated on deck chairs and man in front wearing a captain's hat. People are identified seated on deck chairs (left to right); Mrs. H., Ada Stanley, Arthur Stanley and Conquest John "Con" Stanley. Man seated in front is unidentified. Canvas backdrop hanging from wooden pole or mast is visible behind the group.
Names
Stanley, Conquest John
Stanley, Arthur Ewart
Stanley, Ada Elizabeth
Stanley Family
Accession Code
BV022.32.256
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1936
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-25
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "1936 / This year at Dedl / my neighbour / Mrs H & / Con & Arthur / came dow the / week end, the other Me"
Annotation in white below photograph on album page reads: "1936 / _Ada_Arthur, Con"
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Address of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 Oct. 1979
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a segment of a post marked envelope with the address of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a segment of a post marked envelope with the address of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver.
Accession Code
BV019.6.36
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
5 Oct. 1979
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Oct-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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