1154 records – page 1 of 58.

Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
6 Jan. 1943
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded) + 1 envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks hi…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded) + 1 envelope
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks his aunt for parcels that he's received and reflects on his Christmas and New Years celebration.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.13
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
6 Jan. 1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 L/Sgt. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"
Stamp on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. REGT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELDPOST_OFFICE_483_JAN. 15 /43"
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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
19 Jan. 1943
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin talks abo…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin talks about German planes bombing London; how he got innoculated; parcels that he's received from relatives and how he plans to visit friends in Scotland and London when he gets leave.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.14
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
19 Jan. 1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Hygienic physiology: with special reference to the use of alcoholic drinks and narcotics

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886
Edition
Enl. ed. with sel. rea.
Publication Date
1888
c1884
c1872
Call Number
612 STE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.113.4
Call Number
612 STE
Edition
Enl. ed. with sel. rea.
Author
Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
American Book Company
Publication Date
1888
c1884
c1872
Series
Pathfinder physiology
Printer
A.S. Barnes & Co.
Physical Description
xiv, 276 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"XIII" written above "150" on inside front page in pencil.
Library Subject (LOC)
Physiology
Hygiene
Notes
"Being a revised edition of the author's Fourteen Weeks in Human Physiology."
"Edited for the use of Schools, in accordance with the recent Legislation upon Temperance Instruction."
Includes index and a glossary.
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My spelling : grade seven

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3251
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Yoakam, Gerald Alan, 1887-1963
Daw, Seward E.
Publication Date
[1942]
Call Number
372.42 YOA v.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.195.123
Call Number
372.42 YOA v.1
Author
Yoakam, Gerald Alan, 1887-1963
Daw, Seward E.
Contributor
Paus, Herbert
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
Ginn and Company
Publication Date
[1942]
Series
My spelling
Physical Description
128 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Inscription
"Douglas Road Elem. School / Grandview Hwy. at Douglas Road / Burnaby 2, B.C." -- stamped on endpaper (front). "s20" -- handwritten and crossed-out in pen on endpaper (front). "P. Mak" - handwritten in pen on flyleaf.
Library Subject (LOC)
Spellers
English language--Orthography and spelling
Subjects
Education
Names
Douglas Road School
Notes
Revised for Canadian schools
Includes index.
Author's given name and date: Yoakam, Gerald A. (Gerald Alan), 1887-
Author's given name and date: Daw, Seward E. (Seward Emerson), 1886-.
"Illustrated by Herbert Paus
Volume 1 of 2
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My spelling : grade eight

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3252
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Yoakam, Gerald Alan, 1887-1963
Daw, Seward E.
Publication Date
[1942]
Call Number
372.42 YOA v.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.195.124
Call Number
372.42 YOA v.2
Author
Yoakam, Gerald Alan, 1887-1963
Daw, Seward E.
Contributor
Chapman, Frederick
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
Ginn and Company
Publication Date
[1942]
Series
My spelling
Physical Description
127 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Inscription
"s20" -- handwritten and corssed-out on flyleaf, title page and endpaper (front). "Moscrop Junior High School / 4431 Moscrop Street / Burnaby 1, B.C." -- stamped on endpaper (front) and last page. "621312" -- stamped on endpaper (front and back). "33" -- handwritten in pen on endpaper (front). "611306" -- stamped on flyleaf and endpaper (back). "601015" -- stamped and crossed-out on flyleaf and endpaper (back).
Library Subject (LOC)
Spellers
English language--Orthography and spelling
Subjects
Education
Names
Moscrop Secondary School
Notes
Revised for Canadian schools
Includes index.
Author's given name and date: Yoakam, Gerald A. (Gerald Alan), 1887-
Author's given name and date: Daw, Seward E. (Seward Emerson), 1886-.
"Illustrated by Frederick Chapman
Volume 2 of 2
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Elsie's Children

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Publication Date
c1877
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV997.45.2
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Place of Publication
London, England
Publisher
George Routledge And Sons, Ltd.
Publication Date
c1877
Series
The Elsie books
Printer
W. Jolly and Sons
Physical Description
340 p. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Mrs. W. Whiting" [handwritten in black ink on page opposing front pastedown]
Library Subject (LOC)
Christian life
Family--Fiction
Juvenile fiction
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Object History
This series of 26 "Elsie" girls books are said, by the donor, to have been purchased by Jesse Love and his son in law Wallace (Flash) Whiting for the youngest of Jesse and Martha Love's children Hannah Victoria (Girlie) Love, age 10 at the time, and Annie (Love) Whiting's daughter Edith, age 8 at the time. The book series seems to have made their way through some of Jesse Love's daughter's children. Mrs. Whiting. Sarah (Love) Parker, daughter of Jesse Love, even named her daughter Elsie (Parker) Hughes after the main character of the series. The books seem to have made their way through the children and grand children of Annie (Love) and Wallace Whiting. The were donated by Edna Whiting, the daughter in law of Alfred Whiting, one of Annie's sons.
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Elsie's womanhood

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Publication Date
c1875
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV997.45.21
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
George Routledge And Sons, Ltd.
Publication Date
c1875
Series
The Elsie books
Printer
W. Jolly & Sons
Physical Description
406 p. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"2nd book" [handwritten on front pastedown in pencil]
Library Subject (LOC)
Christian life
Family--Fiction
Juvenile fiction
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Object History
This artifact has been passed down to all the girls in subsequent generations of the family, eventually to the donor, Mrs. Whiting. This series of 26 "Elsie" girls books are said, by the donor, to have been purchased by Jesse Love and his son in law Wallace (Flash) Whiting for the youngest of Jesse and Martha Love's children Hannah Victoria (Girlie) Love, age 10 at the time, and Annie (Love) Whiting's daughter Edith, age 8 at the time. The book series seems to have made their way through some of Jesse Love's daughter's children. Mrs. Whiting. Sarah (Love) Parker, daughter of Jesse Love, even named her daughter Elsie (Parker) Hughes after the main character of the series. The books seem to have made their way through the children and grand children of Annie (Love) and Wallace Whiting. The were donated by Edna Whiting, the daughter in law of Alfred Whiting, one of Annie's sons.
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Let God be true

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Watch tower Bible and Tract Society
Edition
3000000 ed.
Publication Date
c1946
Call Number
289.9 WAT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.120.17
Call Number
289.9 WAT
Edition
3000000 ed.
Author
Watch tower Bible and Tract Society
Place of Publication
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Publisher
Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, Inc.
Publication Date
c1946
Physical Description
318 p. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"W15" -- handwritten and crossed-out in ink on endpaper (front).
Library Subject (LOC)
Jehovah's Witnesses
Theology, Doctrinal
Notes
Dedicated to the most high " a God of truth," and in behalf of the "other sheep" of His good shepherd.
Includes index.
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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopedia that leads to love of learning, volumes i and ii

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1949
Call Number
032 MEE v.1&2 1949
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3694.1
Call Number
032 MEE v.1&2 1949
Contributor
McLoughlin, Ellen Veronica
Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009
Smith, Sidney E.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Grolier Society
Publication Date
c1949
Physical Description
722 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Notes
editors in chief, E.V. McLoughlin and J.M.S. Careless.
full editor name given as follows: Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009.
"With introduction by Sidney E. Smith"
pages 1 - 772
volumes 1 & 2 of 20.
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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopedia that leads to love of learning, volumes iii and iv

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary695
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1949
Call Number
032 MEE v.3&4 1949
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3694.2
Call Number
032 MEE v.3&4 1949
Contributor
McLoughlin, Ellen Veronica
Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009
Smith, Sidney E.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Grolier Society
Publication Date
c1949
Physical Description
760 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Notes
editors in chief, E.V. McLoughlin and J.M.S. Careless
full editor name given as follows: Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009
"With introduction by Sidney E. Smith"
pages 773 - 1532
volumes 3 & 4 of 20.
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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopedia that leads to love of learning, volumes v and vi

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary696
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1949
Call Number
032 MEE v.5&6 1949
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3694.3
Call Number
032 MEE v.5&6 1949
Contributor
McLoughlin, Ellen Veronica
Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009
Smith, Sidney E.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Grolier Society
Publication Date
c1949
Physical Description
748 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Notes
editors in chief, E.V. McLoughlin and J.M.S. Careless
full editor name given as follows: Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009
"With introduction by Sidney E. Smith".
pages 1533 - 2280
volumes 5 & 6 of 20.
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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopedia that leads to love of learning, volumes vii and viii

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary697
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1949
Call Number
032 MEE v.7&8 1949
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3694.4
Call Number
032 MEE v.7&8 1949
Contributor
McLoughlin, Ellen Veronica
Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009
Smith, Sidney E.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Grolier Society
Publication Date
c1949
Physical Description
744 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Notes
editors in chief, E.V. McLoughlin and J.M.S. Careless.
full editor name given as follows: Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009.
"With introduction by Sidney E. Smith"
pages 2281 - 3024
volumes 7 & 8 of 20.
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Palliser's model homes : showing a variety of designs for model dwellings

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Palliser, Palliser & Co.
Publication Date
[197_?]
c1878
Call Number
720.9 PAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
720.9 PAL
Author
Palliser, Palliser & Co.
Place of Publication
[Watkins Glen, N.Y.]
Publisher
American Life Foundation
Publication Date
[197_?]
c1878
Series
Library of Victorian culture.
Physical Description
83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Architecture
Notes
Reprint of the 1878 ed. published by Palliser, Palliser, Bridgeport, Conn.
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The fascinating story of dolls

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1037
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Johl, Janet Pagter
Publication Date
1970
c1941
Call Number
745.592 JOH
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
745.592 JOH
Author
Johl, Janet Pagter
Place of Publication
Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Publisher
Century House
Publication Date
1970
c1941
Physical Description
270 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Dolls
Notes
"Reissuing Johl's 'Fascinating story' of her 1941 classic with added material."
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The dolls of yesterday

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1040
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
St. George, Eleanor
Publication Date
c1948
Call Number
745.592 STG
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0517108100
Call Number
745.592 STG
Author
St. George, Eleanor
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Bonanza
Publication Date
c1948
Physical Description
xvii, 204 p. : ill., ports. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Dolls
Dolls--Collectors and collecting
Notes
"Dolls and doll collecting in Europe and America during the past 200 years, illustrated with photographs of more than 450 dolls" -- cover.
Includes index.
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Key to weaving : a textbook of hand-weaving techniques and pattern drafts for the beginning weaver

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1044
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Black, Mary E.
Publication Date
c1949
Call Number
746.1 BLA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
746.1 BLA
Author
Black, Mary E.
Place of Publication
Milwaukee
Publisher
Bruce Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1949
Physical Description
xi, 324 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Weaving
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-311) and index.
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The history of photography, from 1839 to the present day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1070
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Newhall, Beaumont, 1908-1993
Publication Date
c1949
Call Number
770.9 NEW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
770.9 NEW
Author
Newhall, Beaumont, 1908-1993
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Museum of Modern Art
Publication Date
c1949
Physical Description
256 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Inscription
"D. H. MOORE / 221 PARK ST. / PORT ARTHUR, ONT. CANADA", printed on sticker on inside of front cover.
"Hal Johnston Images / 4447 Venables Street / Burnaby, B.C. / V5C 3A5", printed on stick on inside of front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Photography--History
Notes
Distributed by Simon and Schuster, New York
Text first published in the exhibition catalog Photography, 1839-1937 by the Museum of Modern Art in 1937. In 1938 the text and ill. were reprinted with minor revisions as Photography: a short critical history.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 251) and index.
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The Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada; 50th anniversary, 1897-1947

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1205
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Gibbon, John Murray, 1875-1952
Publication Date
c1947
Call Number
610.73 VIC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
610.73 VIC
Author
Gibbon, John Murray, 1875-1952
Contributor
Sotham Press
Place of Publication
[Montreal]
Publication Date
c1947
Physical Description
124 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"With the Compliments / of the / Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada / NATIONAL OFFICE / OTTAWA, ONTARIO", printed on card attached to cover page.
"EX LIBRIS / Ruby E. Good", printed and handwritten in ink on bookplate attached to cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada
Community health nursing--Canada
Nursing--Canada
Public health--Canada
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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopedia that leads to love of learning, volumes ix and x

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1385
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1949
Call Number
032 MEE v.9&10 1949
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3694.5
Call Number
032 MEE v.9&10 1949
Contributor
McLoughlin, Ellen Veronica
Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009
Smith, Sidney E.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Grolier Society
Publication Date
c1949
Physical Description
748 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Notes
editors in chief, E.V. McLoughlin and J.M.S. Careless
full editor name given as follows: Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009.
"With introduction by Sidney E. Smith"
pages 3025 - 3772
volumes 9 & 10 of 20.
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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopedia that leads to love of learning, volumes xi and xii

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1400
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1949
Call Number
032 MEE v.11&12 1949
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.3694.6
Call Number
032 MEE v.11&12 1949
Contributor
McLoughlin, Ellen Veronica
Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009
Smith, Sidney E.
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Grolier Society
Publication Date
c1949
Physical Description
744 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Notes
editors in chief, E.V. McLoughlin and J.M.S. Careless
full editor name given as follows: Careless, J. M. S. (James Maurice Stockford), 1919-2009
"With introduction by Sidney E. Smith"
pages 3025 - 3772
volumes 11 & 12 of 20.
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