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Royal Air Force identity card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20322
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Air Force identity card issued to Joseph Hardcastle Corsbie May 7, 1944.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Air Force identity card issued to Joseph Hardcastle Corsbie May 7, 1944.
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.53
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 30-10-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
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Royal Canadian Air Force certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20313
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- Sep. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Certificate of Service issued to Flying Officer Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Corsbie on September 8th, 1945.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Certificate of Service issued to Flying Officer Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Corsbie on September 8th, 1945.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.36
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- Sep. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Royal Canadian Air Force identity card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15081
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 24 Oct. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
- Material Details
- pink coloured card stock
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.16
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 24 Oct. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Royal Canadian Air Force identity card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15082
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1944]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
- Material Details
- blue coloured card stock
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.17
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1944]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20356
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1943-1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 22.5 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book issued to Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love and used between April 19, 1943 and June 22, 1945. Log book includes authorization documents pasted within.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 22.5 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book issued to Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love and used between April 19, 1943 and June 22, 1945. Log book includes authorization documents pasted within.
- Creator
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Names
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Responsibility
- Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
- Accession Code
- BV023.24.3
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1943-1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-11-30
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Secrecy order
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15100
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a "Secrecy Order" published by the R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) with terms and prohibitions for all military during World War II. This card was issued to E.W. Martin.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a "Secrecy Order" published by the R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) with terms and prohibitions for all military during World War II. This card was issued to E.W. Martin.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.24
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1945]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Solider's pay book
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18843
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- Esther Love Stanley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet : 16 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of "CANADIAN ARMY / Soldier's Pay Book"; assigned to “Thomas Ramsay Hunter Shankie / 15th FIELD REGIMENT, R.C.A.", regimental number :K.15366" and dated Feb 1 1943 to July 31 1943.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Esther Love Stanley fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet : 16 p.
- Material Details
- L: 12.4 cm W: 9.1 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of "CANADIAN ARMY / Soldier's Pay Book"; assigned to “Thomas Ramsay Hunter Shankie / 15th FIELD REGIMENT, R.C.A.", regimental number :K.15366" and dated Feb 1 1943 to July 31 1943.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV016.43.8
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Digital image created from orginal photograph by donor
Images
Step Back in Time at the Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription12339
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2000 (date of original), digitized in 2020
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 videocassette (29 min. , 59 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd.
- Scope and Content
- Film titled “Step Back in Time at the Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel” includes narration by Archie Miller. The film opens with historical background regarding land settlement and development in Burnaby supported with historical images. The film then transverses into contemporary images and foota…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 videocassette (29 min. , 59 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd.
- Material Details
- Sponsored in part by: The Burnaby Historical Society; Poetry Written by: Don Benson; Voices: Arlie Mason; Tom Worledge
- Scope and Content
- Film titled “Step Back in Time at the Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel” includes narration by Archie Miller. The film opens with historical background regarding land settlement and development in Burnaby supported with historical images. The film then transverses into contemporary images and footage of the Burnaby Village Museum which opened in Burnaby on November 19, 1971 in commemoration of British Columbia joining the confederation of Canada. The film’s title text, “Step Back / In Time / at the Burnaby Village / Museum & Carousel” appears a few minutes past the opening footage. Narration continues throughout the film along with interviews with various staff members and museum interpreters. The film is divided into various segments containing titles in order of appearance: “Deer Lake Park” provides glimpses of and information about Deer Lake Park, its heritage buildings and cultural facilities including The Burnaby Art Gallery, The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and Burnaby Village Museum. “A Living Museum” takes you on a tour of some of the museum’s exhibits and programs through the museum’s interpreters. “The Magical Carousel” provides background on the historic C.W. Parker Carousel #119 that was restored and opened on the site in 1993. “Keeping History Alive” speaks to the interpretive, artifact and archival collection of the Burnaby Village Museum with information provided by Curator Colin Stevens, Assistant Curator Steve Turnbull and Assistant Director of Cultural Services, Denis Nokony. “A Step Back in Time” speaks to the various 1920s highlights and features that the museum has to offer. “Something Special / is Always Happening” tells of the annual events that the museum offers to capture the interests of visitors. “A Day at the / Burnaby Village / Museum & Carousel” includes Denis Nokony speaking about the importance of the museum and what it means to visitors and the community.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Publisher
- Voice of the Fraser Productions Inc. 2000
- Subjects
- Recreational Devices - Carousels
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
- Burnaby Art Gallery
- C.W. Parker no. 119 Carousel
- Responsibility
- Burnaby Village Museum - City of Burnaby
- Accession Code
- BV020.4.29b
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2000 (date of original), digitized in 2020
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Related Material
- See also: BV020.4.33; BV020.4.36; BV929.4.38
- Notes
- Transcribed title from film content
Images
Video
Step Back in Time at the Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel, 2000 (date of original), digitized in 2020
Step Back in Time at the Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel, 2000 (date of original), digitized in 2020
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2020_0004_0029b_001.mp4Texas Family wins Burnaby Hearts
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9989
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Fred K. Leggett family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 videocassette (29 min., 16 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Film compilation of the official opening and dedication of Parker Carousel no. 119 carousel at the Burnaby Village Museum, Don Wrigley Pavilion on March 27, 1993. Edited film footage of the ceremony is compiled with footage of the descendants of the carousel’s first owner, Fred K. Leggett during th…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Fred K. Leggett family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 videocassette (29 min., 16 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Film compilation of the official opening and dedication of Parker Carousel no. 119 carousel at the Burnaby Village Museum, Don Wrigley Pavilion on March 27, 1993. Edited film footage of the ceremony is compiled with footage of the descendants of the carousel’s first owner, Fred K. Leggett during their visit to Vancouver to attend the opening of the newly restored carousel. They are shown being interviewed, sightseeing, and being presented with a copy of the film “The Story of Parker no. 119”. BCTV news coverage of the opening ceremony is included along with clips of volunteers restoring and working on the carousel. Film locations include Burnaby, the Burnaby Village Museum and Vancouver. The film was dedicated to the hundreds of volunteers of the Friends of the Carousel.
- Creator
- Wilson, Nelda
- Subjects
- Recreational Devices - Carousels
- Names
- Brown, Donald N. "Don"
- Brunson, Bebe
- Brunson, Bryant
- Copeland, William J.
- Cosgrove, Ed
- C.W. Parker no. 119 Carousel
- Frame, Norvie Leggett
- Hope, Deborah
- Ironside, Gordon
- Jamieson, Keith
- Johnston, Dan
- Lower Mainland Association of the Friends of the Vancouver Carousel
- Rippy, Jane
- Robinson, Red
- Robinson, Svend
- Sawicki, Joan
- Stevens, Colin
- Sumner, Harry
- McIlhiney, Marie
- Morgan, Brian
- Wilson, Nelda
- Wrigley, Donald "Don"
- Accession Code
- BV004.94.1
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1993
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Title based on content of file
- Contact Burnaby Village Museum to view film content. Reproductions are restricted by copyright holder
- Opening credits: "Starring / Norvie Frame / Janet Rippy / Nelda Wilson / Bebe Brunson / Bryant Brunson / and / Venus Solano / Supporting Cast / Many Friends / of the / Carousel"
- Label on videocassette reads: "Mrs Novie Frame / & Family Visit to / Carousel Opening / Uncut - 29 Min / March 26/27 1993"
Images
Through the Lens of Andy Digney
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10099
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the constru…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Material Details
- Research and Narration: Lisa Codd
- Editing and Audio Recording: Matthew Ball
- Special thanks to Paul Digney
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the construction and events held at the Oak Theatre; Royal visit motorcade of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; Sports Day at Central Park; Gymcana event at Burnaby Lake Riding Stables; lawn bowling at Central Park; a Depression-era May Day workers’ parade in 1936; May Day celebrations in Burnaby; visits to locations throughout the Lower Mainland, including Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and boat trip up Burrard Inlet; the Digney Speedway; the Digney family at their home on Bonsor Avenue and the Digney Bowling Alley.
- Creator
- Digney, Andy
- Names
- Digney, Andy
- Digney Bowling Alley
- Digney Speedway
- Codd, Lisa
- Oak Theatre
- Burnaby Lawn Bowling Club
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Central Park
- Street Address
- 6521 Bonsor Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV019.18.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Related Material
- See also the City of Burnaby Archives "Digney Family fonds" MI catalogue 562.003 for film masters
- Notes
- Title based on contents
- City of Burnaby Archives holds the original Digney film masters (562.003) that this narrated segment was disseminated from. See Digney family fonds
Images
Video
Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2019_0018_0001_001.mp4Videotape of Oakalla Death Row 1991
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10096
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 26 Sep. 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Oakalla Prison collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 videocassette (16 min., 13 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Film footage taken by Colin Stevens, Curator of Burnaby Village Museum as he tours the Death Row cells at Oakalla Prison Farm. He films the cells, describing them in detail, with particular focus on cell #3, which the museum dismantled and acquired into it's collection.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Oakalla Prison collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 videocassette (16 min., 13 sec.) : VHS, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Material Details
- Video cassette tape, with cover; video is of "Oakalla Death Row Cell #3, Sept. 1991, Just Before Dismantling"; cover shows "Sony ES T-120"
- Scope and Content
- Film footage taken by Colin Stevens, Curator of Burnaby Village Museum as he tours the Death Row cells at Oakalla Prison Farm. He films the cells, describing them in detail, with particular focus on cell #3, which the museum dismantled and acquired into it's collection.
- History
- Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991
- Creator
- Stevens, Colin
- Accession Code
- BV991.45.222
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 26 Sep. 1991
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Photographer
- Stevens, Colin
- Notes
- Title based on contents of video
Images
War service gratuity for E.W. Martin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15106
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 28 Nov. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Department of National Defence statement of war service gratuity issued to Elmer W. Martin for overseas service.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Department of National Defence statement of war service gratuity issued to Elmer W. Martin for overseas service.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.39
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 28 Nov. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
War staff college transcript
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15109
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of Appendix to Afro 734 - RCAF War Staff College transcript for Elmer Wilson Martin. The transcript includes information on Martin's education between 1925 and 1931 and details of his military service career between 1926 and 1945. Transcript is unsigned.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of Appendix to Afro 734 - RCAF War Staff College transcript for Elmer Wilson Martin. The transcript includes information on Martin's education between 1925 and 1931 and details of his military service career between 1926 and 1945. Transcript is unsigned.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.42
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Wedding invitation
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20316
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 14 Apr. 1948
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 invitation
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an invitation to attend a reception for Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Corsbie (Joseph H. Corsbie and Margaret Corsbie) on the occasion of their marriage from Harold E. Winch M.L.A. Leader of the Oppostion. The reception is to be held in the Coalition Members Room in the BC Parliament buldings
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 invitation
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an invitation to attend a reception for Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Corsbie (Joseph H. Corsbie and Margaret Corsbie) on the occasion of their marriage from Harold E. Winch M.L.A. Leader of the Oppostion. The reception is to be held in the Coalition Members Room in the BC Parliament buldings
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Weddings
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.39
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 14 Apr. 1948
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item