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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…

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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

Camp fire songs

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Girl Guides Association

Edition: Rev.

Publication Date: c1944; 1956

Call Number: 369.4 GIR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV015.35.34

Call Number: 369.4 GIR

Edition: Rev.

Author: Girl Guides Association

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Girl Guides Association

Publication Date: c1944; 1956

Printer: Lowe and Brydone

Physical Description: 40 p. ; 16 cm.

Inscription: "Mrs. Eleanor Holvick (Mrs. J. P.) 1471 - Fell Ave North Burnaby #2 B.C. Phone Number-298-0087" [handwritten in green ink on inside front cover] "This book belongs to Guider Holvrick (Eleanor) April, 15th/57" [handwritten in blue ink on contents page]

Library Subject (LOC): Girls--Societies and clubs; Camping--Songs and music; Songbooks; Music

Subjects: Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Girl Guides Association; Girl Guides of Canada; Holvick, Eleanor Bruce

The Canadian Girl Guides song book

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1957

Call Number: 369.4 GIR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV015.35.36

Call Number: 369.4 GIR

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Girl Guides of Canada

Publication Date: c1957

Physical Description: 41 p. ; 18 cm.

Inscription: "Barbara Moore 1st Born Land Rangers" [handwritten in blue ink on cover]

Library Subject (LOC): Girls--Societies and clubs; Songbooks; Music

Subjects: Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Edith Adam's wartime cook book : prize winning wartime recipes, substitutions, lunch boxes, budget stretching, wartime canning

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Adams, Edith

Edition: Vancouver Sun 9th Annual

Publication Date: [1943]

Call Number: 641.5 ADA

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV018.11.22

Call Number: 641.5 ADA

Edition: Vancouver Sun 9th Annual

Author: Adams, Edith

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC]

Publisher: Vancouver Sun

Publication Date: [1943]

Physical Description: 32 p. : 28 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Cookbooks--1940-1949; Cookbooks--British Columbia; Cooking--Canada; Cooking--British Columbia; World War, 1939-1945--Canada; Edith Adams

Notes: "The Vancouver Sun 9th annual". -- title page.

Gift album from Israeli government

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1959

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 album (180 photographs)

Scope and Content: Item is a photograph album received from the Israeli government by Harold as a member of a Canadian Parliamentary delegation visiting Israel in 1959, containing ca. 180 photographs, newspaper clippings, stamps, brochures, and other ephemera relating to Israel and the delegates' visit. The album is …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Series: Harold E. Winch political photograph album and records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 album (180 photographs)

Scope and Content: Item is a photograph album received from the Israeli government by Harold as a member of a Canadian Parliamentary delegation visiting Israel in 1959, containing ca. 180 photographs, newspaper clippings, stamps, brochures, and other ephemera relating to Israel and the delegates' visit. The album is signed by the Speaker of the Knesset (the Israeli legislature).

Subjects: Government - Federal Government

Names: Winch, Harold Edward

Accession Code: BV013.12.18

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 1959

Media Type: Photograph; Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Documents

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Correspondence

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1959-1967

Collection/Fonds: Valley View Community Council fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of general correspondence of the Valley View Community Council.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Valley View Community Council fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of general correspondence of the Valley View Community Council.

Accession Code: HV978.90.3

Date: 1959-1967

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

E.W. Martin for Reeve

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1959

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 poster

Scope and Content: Item consists of a campaign poster for Elmer W. Martin who ran as an NPA candidate for Reeve of Burnaby in 1959. Poster reads: "Wake Up Burnaby! / Martin for Reeve / NPA will lead the way".

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: Paneloc Marketing Ltd. business records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 poster

Scope and Content: Item consists of a campaign poster for Elmer W. Martin who ran as an NPA candidate for Reeve of Burnaby in 1959. Poster reads: "Wake Up Burnaby! / Martin for Reeve / NPA will lead the way".

Subjects: Elections; Government - Local Government

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson

Accession Code: BV019.40.2

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 1959

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 4, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

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American Bowling Congress certificate

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1959

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 certificate : 24.5 x 20 cm in frame 29 x 24 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a certificate from the American Bowling Congress to Harry Royle of Rose Bowl Alleys recognizing sponsorship of a League Championship in the 1958-59 season.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 certificate : 24.5 x 20 cm in frame 29 x 24 cm

Scope and Content: Item consists of a certificate from the American Bowling Congress to Harry Royle of Rose Bowl Alleys recognizing sponsorship of a League Championship in the 1958-59 season.

Subjects: Sports - Bowling

Names: Royle, Henry "Harry" Cecil; Rose Bowl

Accession Code: BV006.39.14

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 1959

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2024-01-08

Notes: Title based on contents of item

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American Bowling Congress certificate, 1959 thumbnail

McCall's needlework & crafts : spring-summer 1959

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: McCall's Needlework & Crafts

Publication Date: 1959

Call Number: 746 MCC

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: BV004.73.5

Call Number: 746 MCC

Author: McCall's Needlework & Crafts

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: McCall Corporation

Publication Date: 1959

Physical Description: 112 p. : ill. : 35 cm.

Inscription: Needlework and Crafts / Spring-Summer 1959"

Library Subject (LOC): Needlework; Handicraft; Crocheting; Knitting; Sewing; Rugs; Weaving; Woodwork

Notes: "Nanina Comstock, Editor-in-Chief" -- title page.; "Canadian section, page 80-1" -- cover.; "50 " -- cover.; "Published every January and July by McCall Corporation" -- Title page; Includes index.

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Moore Type Foundry

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1959

Call Number: 686 MOO

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Call Number: 686 MOO

Place of Publication: Toronto

Publisher: Moore Type Foundry

Publication Date: 1959

Physical Description: 75, [34] P. : chiefly ill. ; 11 x 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Type and type-founding; Printing--Specimens; Catalogs

Notes: Includes index.; Includes price list

Guests [anniversary and birthday guest book]

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1958, 1987

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 v. of textual records

Scope and Content: Item is a guest book containing signatures of guests at two events: a dinner celebrating Winch's 25th anniversary of holding political office (October 24, 1958), and Winch's 80th birthday (June 18, 1987). Taped inside the front cover is a program "25 Years Serving B.C." The first section is inscrib…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Series: Harold E. Winch political photograph album and records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 v. of textual records

Scope and Content: Item is a guest book containing signatures of guests at two events: a dinner celebrating Winch's 25th anniversary of holding political office (October 24, 1958), and Winch's 80th birthday (June 18, 1987). Taped inside the front cover is a program "25 Years Serving B.C." The first section is inscribed "October 24 1958 - Congratulations Harold - and here's to a long association in Vancouver East. Sincerely -." Signatories include numerous Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation members and MLAs. The second section is inscribed "Celebrating June 18, 1987 - 80th Birthday, Harold Winch / at the Home of Don & Helen Winch." Signatories include family members and friends.

Names: Winch, Harold Edward

Accession Code: BV013.12.17

Date: 1958, 1987

Media Type: Textual Record

Related Material: See photograph BV013.12.76.

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Campsite Collection

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1958 and 2002]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Girl Guides fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file : 33 photographs + textual records + other material

Scope and Content: File consists of photographs, an illustration, ephemera and histories about Burnaby Guiding Camps including Burnaby Chalet on Cypress Mountain, Galalina Camp at Camp Olave near Sechelt B.C., Burnaby Guide Camp at Wilson Creek and a few postcards of Camp Tsoona, Rosedale B.C. A collection of written…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Girl Guides fonds

Series: Burnaby Girl Guides administrative records and histories series

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file : 33 photographs + textual records + other material

Scope and Content: File consists of photographs, an illustration, ephemera and histories about Burnaby Guiding Camps including Burnaby Chalet on Cypress Mountain, Galalina Camp at Camp Olave near Sechelt B.C., Burnaby Guide Camp at Wilson Creek and a few postcards of Camp Tsoona, Rosedale B.C. A collection of written material provides historical background regarding the two storey cabin on Hollyburn Mountain. The cabin was purchased by Burnaby Girl Guides in 1964 and appropriately named Burnaby Chalet. A Chalet Committee was formed with representatives from each Division appointing a Chalet Manageress to handle reservations. This typical ski cabin can accomodate up to 40 people. The file also includes a "Campsite Log Book" for the Hollyburn Chalet with handwritten notes from 1981 and 1982, an embroidered triangular shaped badge "Burnaby Royal / Girl Guides / Hollyburn Chalet" and a dedication ceremony program for "Burnaby Guide Camp / June 8, 1958" (Wilson Creek).

Subjects: Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs; Recreational Activities - Camping; Natural Phenomena - Snow; Geographic Features - Beaches

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Accession Code: BV015.35.161

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [between 1958 and 2002]

Media Type: Photograph; Textual Record

Notes: Transcribed title

George Richard Love

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1958] (date of original)-[1998]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of notes and copies of biographical and genealogical information, a land claim deed, newspaper clippings and notes about George Richard Love. George Richard Love is the eldest son of Jesse and Martha Love.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Jesse Love farmhouse series

Subseries: Love farmhouse research files subseries

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of notes and copies of biographical and genealogical information, a land claim deed, newspaper clippings and notes about George Richard Love. George Richard Love is the eldest son of Jesse and Martha Love.

Names: Love, George Richard

Accession Code: BV018.41.57

Access Restriction: Subject to FIPPA

Reproduction Restriction: Reproductions subject to FIPPA

Date: [1958] (date of original)-[1998]

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on content of file

Robert Stanley Vannerus fonds

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1958-1966

Collection/Fonds: Robert Stanley Vannerus fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records + 6 photographs : b&w + 1 photograph (tiff)

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of records and photographs relating to Robert Stanley Vannerus' involvement with the Burnaby Auxillary Police and the Burnaby RCMP along with his participation in minor league baseball, RCMP baseball team and his involvement with the South Burnaby Men's Club (South Burnaby Metro Clu…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Robert Stanley Vannerus fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records + 6 photographs : b&w + 1 photograph (tiff)

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of records and photographs relating to Robert Stanley Vannerus' involvement with the Burnaby Auxillary Police and the Burnaby RCMP along with his participation in minor league baseball, RCMP baseball team and his involvement with the South Burnaby Men's Club (South Burnaby Metro Club) and Little League baseball.

History: Robert Stanley Vannerus "Bob" was born in 1927 and died in 2004. On October 27, 1950, he married Yvonne Sigalet. Yvonne and Bob had three children; Bruce, Gary and Carol. Bob was a member of the Burnaby Auxiliary Police and in 1966, after returning to school, he was appointed a Special Constable with the Burnaby RCMP. Bob took a position with the Highways Patrol and later transferred to the Sheriff's Department where he retired as a Deputy Sheriff in 1988. He was very active in junior sports including Little League Baseball and the BC Minor Baseball Association. Being a member of the RCMP allowed Bob to be eligble to play for the RCMP soccer, baseball and bowling teams. His love of sports also allowed him to coach juvenile Hockey, soccer and baseball when his children got involved. Bob was also an active member of the South Burnaby Men's Club and the Burnaby Masonic Lodge #150.

Creator: Vannerus, Robert Stanley

Accession Code: BV010.4

Date: 1958-1966

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph

Related Material: See also artifacts under BV010.4

Notes: Title based on contents of fonds; See also Artifacts under Accession BV010.4.1 to BV010.4.8; BV010.4.11; BV010.4.14; BV010.4.22; BV010.4.27 to BV010.4.29

Circulars, newsletters, form letters

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1958-1967]

Collection/Fonds: Valley View Community Council fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of circulars, newsletters and form letters from various societies and businesses in Burnaby and Greater Vancouver area received by the Valleyview Community Council Association.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Valley View Community Council fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of circulars, newsletters and form letters from various societies and businesses in Burnaby and Greater Vancouver area received by the Valleyview Community Council Association.