17 records – page 1 of 1.

Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78744
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby. This photograph was taken looking towards the Lady of Mercy Church.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 300 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby. This photograph was taken looking towards the Lady of Mercy Church.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78746
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby. This photograph was taken looking towards the Lady of Mercy Church.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 300 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-009
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby. This photograph was taken looking towards the Lady of Mercy Church.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78747
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 300 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at 12th Avenue in Burnaby. This photograph was taken looking towards billboards and a gas station on 12th Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 300 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at 12th Avenue in Burnaby. This photograph was taken looking towards billboards and a gas station on 12th Street.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78749
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 200 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of Scotty Walker and working with one of his sons to clear their property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 200 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of Scotty Walker and working with one of his sons to clear their property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Names
Walker, Scotty
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78751
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 96 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby flooded with rain that froze over. This photograph was taken looking towards Henley Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 96 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby flooded with rain that froze over. This photograph was taken looking towards Henley Street.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Floods
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78752
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 96 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby flooded with rain that froze over. This photograph was taken looking towards Our Lady of Mercy Church.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 96 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-013
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby flooded with rain that froze over. This photograph was taken looking towards Our Lady of Mercy Church.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Floods
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78753
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 96 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby flooded with rain that froze over. This photograph was taken looking towards Our Lady of Mercy Church.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 96 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby flooded with rain that froze over. This photograph was taken looking towards Our Lady of Mercy Church.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Floods
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Skating at the Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78756
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 200 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbours skating at the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby. The cleared land flooded with rain and then froze over.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 200 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbours skating at the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby. The cleared land flooded with rain and then froze over.
Subjects
Sports - Skating
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
Less detail

Skating at the Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78757
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 96 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbours skating at the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby. The cleared land flooded with rain and then froze over.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 96 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-016
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbours skating at the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby. The cleared land flooded with rain and then froze over.
Subjects
Sports - Skating
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Skating at the Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78758
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 96 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbours skating at the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby. The cleared land flooded with rain and then froze over.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 96 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-017
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbours skating at the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property at Twelfth Avenue in Burnaby. The cleared land flooded with rain and then froze over.
Subjects
Sports - Skating
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Walker family property

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78784
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 200 dpi
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified buildings believed to be on the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1948] (date of original); 2013 (date of duplication)
Collection/Fonds
Walker family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w ; 200 dpi
Description Level
Item
Record No.
557-034
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-15
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unidentified buildings believed to be on the Scotty and Elizabeth Walker family property.
Subjects
Buildings
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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House construction on 12th Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38201
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1946 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 4.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the forms for a house under construction at 12th Avenue and 1st Street. A woman is standing at the centre, and a man is at the back left.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1946 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 4.9 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-788
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the forms for a house under construction at 12th Avenue and 1st Street. A woman is standing at the centre, and a man is at the back left.
Subjects
Construction
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
1st Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Second Street Area
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First house on Twelfth Avenue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38195
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-?] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.3 x 5.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first house on 12th Avenue, at 160 12th Avenue (later renumbered 8142 12th Avenue).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-?] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.3 x 5.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-782
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first house on 12th Avenue, at 160 12th Avenue (later renumbered 8142 12th Avenue).
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Street Address
8142 12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Second Street Area
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John Burton family home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36068
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1940 and 1949]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 7.5 x 12.5 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the John Burton family home at 661 12th Avenue. It has been renamed 7835 12th Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1940 and 1949]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
John Burton subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 7.5 x 12.5 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
216-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1989-05
Scope and Content
Photograph of the John Burton family home at 661 12th Avenue. It has been renamed 7835 12th Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 col. copy negative accompanying
Accompanying materials state that item no. 216-001 and no. 397-001 are of the same address as this item
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Street Address
7835 12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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East Burnaby Owls Lacrosse team

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1936]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 23.5 cm (sight), in mat 29 x 33 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the East Burnaby Owls Lacrosse team and officials. The players are in the front three rows, in uniform and holding their lacrosse sticks. Most of the men standing in the back row are wearing suits. Standing in the back row are; J. Fox, J. G. Mill, Richard Bolton, D.P. Gray, team manag…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 23.5 cm (sight), in mat 29 x 33 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the East Burnaby Owls Lacrosse team and officials. The players are in the front three rows, in uniform and holding their lacrosse sticks. Most of the men standing in the back row are wearing suits. Standing in the back row are; J. Fox, J. G. Mill, Richard Bolton, D.P. Gray, team manager George Leaf, Commissioner Hugh M. Fraser, Clifton G. Brown, Charles B. Brown, Dr. Sager, F. Copland and G.H. Moore. Second row: S. Shannon, Toebart, B. Cosh, Wynn, N. Beaton, A. Murray, J. Tuka, Shaflik, Jack Leaf (George Leaf's son), [unidentified] and H. McMillan. Third row: Bob McMillan, Whittles, C. Thomson, R. Turner, A. Williams, C. Middleton, J. Douglas, M. Bowes, G. Tuka, A. Wood and F. Douglas. Front Row: Bill Clark, J. Cowie, J. Odin, J. McLachlan, Doug McCallum, N. Pederson, H. Pederson and R. Douglas. This photograph was believed to be taken at the opening of the Twelfth Avenue and Wright Street Lacrosse box in 1936.
Subjects
Sports - Lacrosse
Sports - Team Sports
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
East Burnaby Owls
Fox, J.
Mill, J.G.
Bolton, Richard
Gray, D.P.
Leaf, George
Fraser, Hugh M.
Brown, Clifton Gilbert, 1889-1960
Brown, Charles B. "Charlie"
Sager, Dr.
Copland, F.
Moore, G.H.
Shannon, S.
Cosh, B.
Beaton, N.
Murray, A.
Tuka, J.
Leaf, Jack
McMillan, H.
McMillan, Bob
Thomson, C.
Turner, R.
Williams, A.
Middleton, C.
Douglas, J.
Bowes, M.
Tuka, G.
Wood, A.
Douglas, F.
Clark, Bill
Cowie, J.
Odin, J.
McLachlan, J.
McCallum, Doug
Pederson, N.
Pederson, H.
Douglas, R.
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Wright Street
Accession Code
HV976.36.28
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1936]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cariboo-Armstrong Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/7/2010
Scale
100
Photographer
Stride, Charles Edgar
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Type written note glued to verso of card mount reads: "Top row: J. Fox, J. G. Mill, R. Bolton, D.P. Gray, Geo. Leaf, Cmr. Fraser, C.G. Brown, C.B. Brown, Dr. Sager, F. Copland, G.H. Moore. Second row: S. Shannon, Toebart, B. Cosh, Wynn, N. Beaton, A. Murray, J. Tuka, Shaflik, J. Leaf, [unidentified] , H. McMillan. Third row: Bob McMillan, Whittles, C. Thomson, R. Turner, A. Williams, C. Middleton, J. Douglas, M. Bowes, G. Tuka, A Wood, F. Douglas Front Row: Bill Clark, J. Cowie, J. Odin, J. McLachlan, D. McCallum, N. Pederson, H. Pederson, R. Douglas"
Window mat and backing are glued together
Photographer's stamp on recto of mat reads: "The Stride Studios / New Westminster BC"
This photograph was believed to be taken at the opening of the Twelfth Avenue and Wright Street Lacrosse box in 1936.
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Silvanovicz family

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36850
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1934
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first Silvanovicz family home at 2109 Willard Street (old street numbering system). Members of the Sivanovicz family are in front, left to right: Helen (daughter), Mary (mother), and Alex (son).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1934
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-308
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of the first Silvanovicz family home at 2109 Willard Street (old street numbering system). Members of the Sivanovicz family are in front, left to right: Helen (daughter), Mary (mother), and Alex (son).
Names
Moysiuk, Helen Silvanovicz
Silvanovicz, Alex
Silvanovicz, Mary Glebovitch
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Willard Street
12th Avenue
10th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
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Interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory224
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1912-1933
Length
0:09:07
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of first coming to Burnaby. He discusses his school years, his father's work and his own employment, including the two years he worked for his uncle at the Orangeville Sun in Ontario.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview pertains to John Burton's memories of first coming to Burnaby. He discusses his school years, his father's work and his own employment, including the two years he worked for his uncle at the Orangeville Sun in Ontario.
Date Range
1912-1933
Photo Info
Burton family home, [1945]. Item no. 216-002
Length
0:09:07
Geographic Access
12th Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with John Burton conducted by Jim Wolf on March 4, 1987 in New Westminster. Major themes include New Westminster businesses and his grandfather's newspaper.
Biographical Notes
John Burton was born in 1912 in New Westminster. He went to Second Street School, then Edmonds, then Saint Anne's Convent, and St. Louis College and Connaught before graduating from Burnaby South School in 1930. While at High School, John worked at Cowan's Music Store at 716 Columbia Street in New Westminster on Saturdays and after school. John Burton's grandfather John Foley was the founder of the Orangeville Sun newspaper in Orangeville, Ontario, established in 1861. He ran the paper until his death in 1882, when his son, John Foley Jr. took over as editor and publisher at the age of sixteen. Two of his daughters were involved in the newspaper; Margaret Foley was a regular contributor to the paper, and John Burton's mother was a typesetter. When John Burton was a teenager, he went to Orangeville to learn the trade from his uncle. Unfortunately, he was only there eighteen months when his uncle died December 21, 1932. The family was unable to hold on to the business and the paper amalgamated with the Orangeville Banner newspaper in 1933.
Total Tracks
5
Total Length
0:45:27
Interviewee Name
Burton, John
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with John Burton by Jim Wolf

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