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Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10299
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Ray Loop in Interurban 1223 tram. Ray was a Donor on the tram's restoration.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Ray Loop in Interurban 1223 tram. Ray was a Donor on the tram's restoration.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.22
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10301
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Colleen Jordan in Interurban 1223 tram. Colleen was a City of Burnaby Councilor.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Colleen Jordan in Interurban 1223 tram. Colleen was a City of Burnaby Councilor.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.24
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10302
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Rosemary Cooke in Interurban 1223 tram. Rosemary was a Donor and volunteer with the tram's restoration.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Rosemary Cooke in Interurban 1223 tram. Rosemary was a Donor and volunteer with the tram's restoration.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.25
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10303
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Sidney Cumbers in Interurban 1223 tram. Sid was a volunteer of the tram's restoration.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Sidney Cumbers in Interurban 1223 tram. Sid was a volunteer of the tram's restoration.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.26
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10304
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Dian Holt in Interurban 1223 tram. Dian was donor and volunteer of the tram's restoration.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Dian Holt in Interurban 1223 tram. Dian was donor and volunteer of the tram's restoration.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.27
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10305
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Elisabeth Czerwinski, Burnaby Village Museum Conservator, in Interurban 1223 tram.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Elisabeth Czerwinski, Burnaby Village Museum Conservator, in Interurban 1223 tram.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.28
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10307
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Carol Rush outside of the Interurban 1223 tram. Carol was a Member of the Volunteer Committee.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Carol Rush outside of the Interurban 1223 tram. Carol was a Member of the Volunteer Committee.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.30
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10309
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Lisa Codd, Curator, Burnaby Village Museum at microphone. Dennis Brown and two others in front of the Interurban 1223 Tram.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Lisa Codd, Curator, Burnaby Village Museum at microphone. Dennis Brown and two others in front of the Interurban 1223 Tram.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.32
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph. [Photo release may be needed for the Brown family]
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10310
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Honorary BVM Reeve Megan Little near Interurban 1223 Tram.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Honorary BVM Reeve Megan Little near Interurban 1223 Tram.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.33
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10311
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Colleen Jordan at microphone near Interurban 1223 tram. Councilor, Burnaby City Council.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Colleen Jordan at microphone near Interurban 1223 tram. Councilor, Burnaby City Council.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.34
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10312
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Carol Rush, Volunteer Committee; Katy Alkins-Jang, Commissioner, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Commission; Sav Dhaliwal, Councilor, Burnaby City Council; and others near the Interurban 1223 Tram.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Carol Rush, Volunteer Committee; Katy Alkins-Jang, Commissioner, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Commission; Sav Dhaliwal, Councilor, Burnaby City Council; and others near the Interurban 1223 Tram.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.35
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10313
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Goldie Carr, Volunteer Committee; three men with trumpets; Reeve Megan Little; and City Councilor Colleen Jordan in front of lists of Friends of Interurban 1223 and contributors to the project.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Goldie Carr, Volunteer Committee; three men with trumpets; Reeve Megan Little; and City Councilor Colleen Jordan in front of lists of Friends of Interurban 1223 and contributors to the project.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.36
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10314
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- City of Burnaby Councillor Colleen Jordan at microphone near Interurban 1223 tram.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- City of Burnaby Councillor Colleen Jordan at microphone near Interurban 1223 tram.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.37
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph.
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10315
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Three men playing trumpets in front of lists of Friends of Interurban 1223 and contributors to the project.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Three men playing trumpets in front of lists of Friends of Interurban 1223 and contributors to the project.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.38
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Tram Reunion Event 2012
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10317
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Plaque honouring the 100th anniversary of Interurban 1223 and members of the Burnaby Historical Society in the Interurban 1223 Tram building.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum photographs series
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg)
- Scope and Content
- Plaque honouring the 100th anniversary of Interurban 1223 and members of the Burnaby Historical Society in the Interurban 1223 Tram building.
- History
- In 2012, the Burnaby Village Museum held a centennial anniversary event to celebrate the 1223 Interurban tram car. Members of the public were invited along with members of the restoration group, Friends of the Interurban 1223 who restored the tram between 2001 and 2007.
- Accession Code
- BV019.20.40
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 300
- Scan Date
- 2012
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
The C.W. Parker Carousel at the Burnaby Village Museum
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10328
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- May 5, 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. digital
- Scope and Content
- Fully restored carousel at Burnaby Village Museum. Carousel is pictured lit up from one side and is shown at its full height. The horses are riderless.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Subseries
- Carousel photographs subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. digital
- Scope and Content
- Fully restored carousel at Burnaby Village Museum. Carousel is pictured lit up from one side and is shown at its full height. The horses are riderless.
- History
- Taken at the Carousel 100th Anniversary event held on May 5, 2012 at the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Accession Code
- BV019.21.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- May 5, 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 240
- Scan Date
- March 24, 2019
- Scale
- 96
- Photographer
- Scherp, Leanne
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Photos of other dry goods stores
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17000
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w print + xerox copies
- Scope and Content
- File consists of copies of photographs of other dry goods stores that were used for research in the creation of the Bell's Dry Goods exhibit and the report for upgrades in 2012.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Subseries
- Bell's research files subseries
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w print + xerox copies
- Scope and Content
- File consists of copies of photographs of other dry goods stores that were used for research in the creation of the Bell's Dry Goods exhibit and the report for upgrades in 2012.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Civic - Museums
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.5.1967
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2012
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Interview with Jiro Kamiya, 2015
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4476
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [2015]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (01:11:02 min)
- Scope and Content
- Recording of a interview with Jiro Kamiya about the ofuro he built as an exhibit for display at Burnaby Village Museum, and his work in Canada generally. When he speaks in Japanese, his son Frank Kamiya does the English translation. Frank recalls how his father, a Japanese-trained carpenter, came …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Museum research interviews subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (01:11:02 min)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Lisa Codd Interviewees: Jiro Kamiya and his son Frank Kamiya Location of Interview: Nikkei Home, Burnaby Interview Date: [2015] Total Number of Tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 1:11:02
- Scope and Content
- Recording of a interview with Jiro Kamiya about the ofuro he built as an exhibit for display at Burnaby Village Museum, and his work in Canada generally. When he speaks in Japanese, his son Frank Kamiya does the English translation. Frank recalls how his father, a Japanese-trained carpenter, came to be involved in the project, which was donated to the Museum by the Japanese Canadian Citizens Association. An unidentified woman is also present and contributes to the discussion. 0:00 – 6:38: Frank Kamiya recalls the museum’s ofuro project, describing how his father became involved with it. He talks about the ofuro in Canada, speaking of their importance to Japanese Canadians but noting that they have been superseded by newer products. Frank also mentions that ofuros are now subject to modern building regulations. 6:38 – 20:30: Jiro Kamiya describes the construction of the ofuro. He explains the technique of water-proofing and talks about the different sizes of baths, discussing the differences in Japanese and Canadian styles and in the way water was supplied. 20:30 – 28:27: This portion of the recording pertains to Jiro Kamiya’s background as a carpenter in Shizuoka, Japan, in the family’s business, and how he came to immigrate to Canada. Frank talks about his father’s innovations and skills. He discusses the differences between Japanese and Canadian tools. Lisa Codd asks about the tools Jiro donated to the museum. 28:27 – 36:00: Frank talks about his father’s involvement in the building of the Museum’s ofuro. He notes that he himself drew up the plans and submitted them to City Hall. He asks about the ofuro’s plaque and the building’s condition. Lisa explains how the classification of buildings as replica or heritage determines how conservation choices are made. 36:00 – 45:47: Frank describes the purpose and use of the ofuro and the kind of accessories which should be included in the Museum’s display. The exact meaning of ‘ofuro’ is discussed with Jiro, as is bathing protocol for the larger and smaller kinds. 45:47 – 59:13: Jiro recalls New Year and other traditions and Lisa and Frank remark on the differences between the established infrastructures of Japan and those of rural Canada. Frank describes his father’s work in Canada. Jiro talks of being unable to join the carpenters union, but advancing in his profession through his ability and experience with Japanese techniques. 59:13 – 1:11:02: Jiro talks about the work that he did during internment during World War II and his choice to go to Winnipeg with his family. Frank relates how his father adapted to shipyard work, and Jiro tells anecdotes about his working years.
- History
- Interviewee: Jiro Kamiya (ne Tsuneki) was born on August 29, 1910 in Shizuoka Ken, Japan to parents Torakichi Tsuneki and Sono Ssuneki. In 1936, Jiro married Toneko Kamiya. The Tsuneki family were Master Carpenters for over 500 years and the family business, Torakichi Tsuneki Construction Co was the largest and best known construction company in Shizuoka Ken. Jiro also became a master carpenter working for his father's company. In 1933, Jiro immigrated to Canada and in 1936, he returned to Japan to marry. In 1937 he got work at the Hammond Cedar Mill leading a crew of six men and worked there for about three or four years. In 1942 along with over 21,000 Japanese Canadians, Jiro and his family were forcibly removed from the coastal area of British Columbia. Jiro and his family were relocated to Oak Bluff, Manitoba to work on the beet farms. JIro chose this location of internment so that he could keep his family together. While living in Manitoba, Jiro also found work as a carpenter. In 1948 when he was permitted to return to British Columbia, Jiro and his family relocated to Kamloops. In 1951, he began working as a carpenter for Matsumoto Shipyard in North Vancouver and between 1961 and 1974, he worked for Grimwood Construction. From 1975, he worked for Dawson Hall Construction until his retirement at the age of 68. Following his retirement he built a house for his nephew on Mayne Island and a summer house for himself which he completed in 1988. In 2001, Jiro and his wife, Toneko moved to Nikkei Home. While living at Nikkei Home, Jiro made chopsticks out of hardwood, creating over a thousand pairs up until he was 99 years old. Jiro passed away in 2015. Interviewer: Lisa Codd has worked in the museum sector since 2000 and between 2005 and 2019, she worked as the curator at the Burnaby Village Museum. In 2019, Lisa began her work as the City of Burnaby Heritage Planner.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Persons - Japanese Canadians
- Names
- Kamiya, Jiro
- Kamiya, Frank
- Accession Code
- BV019.13.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [2015]
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Notes
- Audio is only available to listen at the Burnaby Village Museum
Audio Tracks
Interview with Jiro Kamiya, 2015, [2015]
Interview with Jiro Kamiya, 2015, [2015]
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2019_0013_0001_001.mp3Museum research interviews subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18780
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [2015]-2017
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 3 sound recordings (mp3) + 51 video recordings (02:55:45 min) + 5 audio recordings (wav)
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of oral history interviews that were conducted by staff of Burnaby Village Museum for various research projects regarding the history of Burnaby.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Museum research interviews subseries
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 3 sound recordings (mp3) + 51 video recordings (02:55:45 min) + 5 audio recordings (wav)
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of oral history interviews that were conducted by staff of Burnaby Village Museum for various research projects regarding the history of Burnaby.
- Accession Code
- BV018.18.1
- BV019.13.1
- BV019.14.1
- Date
- [2015]-2017
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
Film of Julie Lee discussing her family farm in the Big Bend area
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4378
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 6 Oct 2017
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 m4v video (13 min., 59 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Film of Julie Lee discussing her family farm in the Big Bend area of Burnaby during a presentation as part of the "Chinese Canadian Stories" Lecture. This lecture was part of the Burnaby Neighbourhood History Series on October 4, 2017 at the Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library. Julie Lee…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 m4v video (13 min., 59 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Film of Julie Lee discussing her family farm in the Big Bend area of Burnaby during a presentation as part of the "Chinese Canadian Stories" Lecture. This lecture was part of the Burnaby Neighbourhood History Series on October 4, 2017 at the Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library. Julie Lee discusses what life was like growing up on her family farm in the Douglas-Gilpin area, at the corner of Still Creek and Douglas Road in Burnaby.
- History
- Julie Lee is the daughter of Suey Ying Jung (Laura) and Puy Yuen Chan. The couple were married at Fraser Mills in October, 1942. The family owned a farm on Douglas Road near Still Creek in the early 1900s. Their farm was located in front of the Douglas Road interurban tram station.
- Subjects
- Agriculture - Farms
- Accession Code
- BV018.6.1
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 6 Oct 2017
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
- Notes
- Title based on contents of film
Images
Video
Film of Julie Lee discussing her family farm in the Big Bend area, 6 Oct 2017
Film of Julie Lee discussing her family farm in the Big Bend area, 6 Oct 2017
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2018_0006_0001_001.m4v