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Scope and Content: Files consists of cancellation of plan Block 2, DL 77 and two accompanied blueprints 434 (April 8, 1890) and 238 (December 30, 1887)

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [Between 1890 - 1918]

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Series: Clerk's Department record series

Physical Description: Textual record and cartographic material

Description Level: File

Record No.: 2933

Accession Number: 2001-02

Scope and Content: Files consists of cancellation of plan Block 2, DL 77 and two accompanied blueprints 434 (April 8, 1890) and 238 (December 30, 1887)

Media Type: Textual Record; Cartographic Material

Notes: Plan of Lot 77, group 1 NWD : M9-B-1-4. Plan of subdivision of blocks 2-6, lot 77, group 1 NWD : M9-B-1-5

The children of the abbey

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Roche, Regina-Maria (1764-1845)

Publication Date: 1897

Call Number: 823.6 ROC

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV971.136.103

Call Number: 823.6 ROC

Author: Roche, Regina-Maria (1764-1845)

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: George Routledge and Sons, Limited

Publication Date: 1897

Printer: William Clowes and Sons, Limited

Physical Description: 585, 6 p.

Inscription: "---ett", handwritten in pencil inside front cover "W25", in black pen inside front cover "C.R. Thornburrow", handwritten in black ink on front endpaper "J.L. Lambert / 2350 E 4 Ave / Vancouver B.C.", handwritten in black ink on front endpaper

Library Subject (LOC): Fiction--18th century

The Christian year

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1890

Call Number: 821.79 EDI

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.4058.14

Call Number: 821.79 EDI

Place of Publication: [s.l]

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Publication Date: 1890

Physical Description: 244 p. ; 11 cm.

Inscription: "g 35" -- handwritten in pencil on endpaper (front). "To my dear mother / with loving wishes / from her affecate / daughter / A.E. Zate" -- handwritten in ink on the first page "1890 and --- years that follows" -- handwritten in pen on the first page

Library Subject (LOC): Church year; Hymns, English

Notes: "Aids to the inner life" -- cover; "T. and A. Constable, Printers to Her Majesty" -- the last page; Includes index.

Christie, the King's servant : a sequel to Christie's old organ

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Walton, O. F. Mrs., 1849-1939

Publication Date: 1898

Call Number: 823.8 WAL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV019.35.1

Call Number: 823.8 WAL

Author: Walton, O. F. Mrs., 1849-1939

Place of Publication: London [U.K]

Publisher: Religious Tract Society

Publication Date: 1898

Printer: Butler & Tanner, The Selwood Printing Works

Inscription: Rectangular red paper label adhered to front pastedown, with text reading: "Saltash Board Schools. / EXAMINATION 1899. / PRESENTED TO / William Paker / FOR / Excellence in Biblical Knowledge. / GAVIN McFADYEAN, CHAIRMAN." [William Parker is handwritten in black ink]

Library Subject (LOC): Christian life; Conduct of life; Juvenile fiction

Names: Love Family

Object History: Book belonged to William Michael Norton Parker.

Notes: Author's full name is Walton, Octavius Frank Mrs. or Amy Catherine Walton; "By Mrs. O.F. Walton, author of 'Christie's old organ' , "A peep behind the scenes', The King's cupbearer', 'Shadows' etc etc." -- title page

City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2021

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: 130m of textual records and other material

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2021

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Physical Description: 130m of textual records and other material

Description Level: Fonds

Access Restriction: Subject to FOIPPA

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.

History: The City of Burnaby covers an area of approximately 98 square kilometers between the cities of Vancouver to the west, and Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. The municipality derived its name from Robert Burnaby, a prominent businessman and advisor to Sir James Douglas, the first Governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Burnaby’s early development was closely tied to the development of the City of New Westminster. New Westminster became British Columbia’s capital in 1859, the year after the British Government proclaimed the establishment of British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Royal Engineers began exploring Burnaby to establish military defenses and secure natural resources. This involved the construction of a road linking New Westminster to Burrard Inlet for military purposes, which is present-day North Road. At this time, individuals and families began settling in Burnaby and were largely involved in agricultural and logging activities. Burnaby developed slowly until 1887, when the Canadian Pacific Railway was extended into Vancouver from the Port Moody terminal, causing a dramatic increase in traffic between New Westminster and Vancouver. To meet the new transportation demands, a tramline was built in 1891 connecting the two urban centers along what is now Kingsway. The creation and location of the tramline induced property owners to begin subdividing and selling their lands as early as October 1891. The property taxes the roughly 200 residents paid at this time went directly to the provincial government in Victoria. No local services were provided in turn, which prompted the formation of a committee to petition the provincial government for a municipal charter. As a result, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was incorporated by letters patent on September 22, 1892. Burnaby’s first Council was elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892 and consisted of Reeve Charles R. Shaw and councillors William Brenchley, Arthur De Windt Hazard, L. Claude Hill, William McDermott, and John Woolard.* The first formal Council election was conducted three months later. Nicolai Shou became the first elected reeve of Burnaby by ballot. Council met at various locations, including the tramline’s power house, private homes, and offices until the first municipal hall was built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1899. Council is ultimately responsible for the government of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor (formally called “Reeve” prior to 1968) and Council are elected by the residents of Burnaby to represent them in decisions with respect to the provision of public services and facilities. Additionally, the Mayor represents the citizens of Burnaby at various public functions and events. Burnaby was without Council representation during most of the Great Depression and part of the Second World War. Council was disbanded on December 31, 1932 as a result of financial difficulties. The Provincial Government appointed a Commissioner to take over the duties of Reeve and Council beginning in 1933. This system of government was retained until January 1943, when Burnaby residents could once again elect their local government officials. The following individuals have served as Mayor (or Reeve) of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Schou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 John W. Weart 1911-1912 Duncan C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 Thomas Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 William L. Burdick 1929 William A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorley 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek R. Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R.S. Gilchrist 1941-1942* B.C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner. Closely associated with the functions of Council is the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties of the municipal clerk including the preparation and preservation of all minutes books and records of Council business, custody of City bylaws, administrative support to Council and its Committees, preparation of Council and Committee agendas and the conduct of local government elections. The Clerk’s Office is the communications link between Council and other City Departments and the general public, and provides assistance and advice to citizens with respect to Council and Council Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. At the time of Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892, the municipal Clerk had the responsibility to attend all meetings of Council, keep all records of Council, prepare and alter voters’ lists, conduct Council elections, collect revenue, as well as having the responsibility to prepare balance sheets and audits. An advertisement in a local newspaper for the appointment of the Clerk dated February 1, 1905 states the “united offices of clerk, collector and assessor” receive a salary of $65.00 per month. Originally the treasurer, assessor and records manager for the corporation, the Clerk eventually became the municipal Council liaison. The primary functions of the City Clerk over time have been the keeping of minutes for the meetings of City Council and related bodies; keeping the records of the City of Burnaby as required by the Local Government Act (formally Municipal Act); keeping all records related to City Council decision making; carrying out correspondence on behalf of Council; assembling voters’ lists and carrying out elections; providing communication, information, and public relations services, including responsibility for civic ceremonies/events, and the municipal archives. The following individuals have served as City Clerk: Alexander Philip 1892–1894 Alfred Smither 1894–1899 F.J.H. Shirley 1899–1901 Arthur De Windt Haszard 1901–1902 Walter J. Walker 1902–1905 Benjamin George Walker 1905–1908 Charles Thomas Saunders 1908–1911 W.M. Griffiths 1911–1912 Arthur G. Moore 1912–1933 Charles Boyer Brown 1933–1959 John H. Shaw 1959–1973* James Hudson 1974–1984 Charles A. Turpin 1984–1995 Debbie R. Comis 1995–2011 Anne Skipsey (Acting) 2011-2012 Maryann Manuel (Acting) 2012-2014 Dennis Back 2014-2018 Kate O'Connell 2018-2020 Blanka Zeinabova 2020-2022 *Deputy City Clerk T. Ward took over many of the Clerk’s duties from 1972 to 1973 due to Shaw’s ill health during these years.

Formats: Microforms exist for some records. See series descriptions.

Media Type: Textual Record

Creator: City of Burnaby

Notes: Title based on creators of fonds

Clerk's Department record series

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2018

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Description Level: Series

Scope and Content: Series consists of files relating to the various functions of the Office of the City Clerk, more commonly referred to as the Clerk’s Department or Clerk’s Office. In addition to records created, received, and set aside by the Clerk’s Department, this series also includes records and copies of reco…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2018

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Series: Clerk's Department record series

Description Level: Series

File Class: 1500 20 (add. 2020); 1650 10 (add. 2020)

Scope and Content: Series consists of files relating to the various functions of the Office of the City Clerk, more commonly referred to as the Clerk’s Department or Clerk’s Office. In addition to records created, received, and set aside by the Clerk’s Department, this series also includes records and copies of records created and received by other City departments which are the Clerk’s responsibility to keep. As a result, files reflect the changing record keeping responsibilities of the City Clerk over the years. For instance, the series includes the City’s early financial records, including Auditor’s reports, cash books, and records related to bond sales, mortgages, taxes, and tax sales, which were the Clerk’s responsibility to keep until a municipal accountant was appointed in 1912. Series also includes records relating to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel (previously Court of Revision) and administration of the Clerk’s Office.

Formats: Many files ca. 1940 to 1979 exist only on microfilm located in the Clerk’s Department vault.

Media Type: Textual Record

Columbian newspaper

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 9, 1899

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 newspaper + 1 supplement

Scope and Content: File contains the newspaper; "The Daily Columbian" September 8, 1899 which covers topics such as the Boer War and the Dreyfus Affair along with the paper's supplement; "The Columbian Fire Anniversary Supplement" September 9, 1899 which marks the anniversary of Great Fire of New Westminster, 1898 an…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 9, 1899

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Bailey family subseries

Physical Description: 1 newspaper + 1 supplement

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS115-004

Accession Number: BHS1992-55

Scope and Content: File contains the newspaper; "The Daily Columbian" September 8, 1899 which covers topics such as the Boer War and the Dreyfus Affair along with the paper's supplement; "The Columbian Fire Anniversary Supplement" September 9, 1899 which marks the anniversary of Great Fire of New Westminster, 1898 and describes the progress and rebuilding that had been accomplished over the year.

Media Type: Textual Record

Cometh up as a flower : an autobiography

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Broughton, Rhoda, 1840-1920

Publication Date: 1899

Call Number: 823.8 BRO

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV971.136.105

Call Number: 823.8 BRO

Author: Broughton, Rhoda, 1840-1920

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: MacMillan and Co., Limited

Publication Date: 1899

Printer: Billing and Sons

Physical Description: 416, [12] p.

Inscription: "W25", handwritten in black ink inside front cover, crossed out in pencil "Lambert 2350 4th Ave E.", handwritten in pencil on front endpaperXXX"C.R. Lambert", handwritten in black ink on front endpaper, "Lambert" crossed out in pencil "Thornburrow", handwritten in grey ink above crossed-out "Lambert" on front endpaper

Library Subject (LOC): Fiction--19th century

Common prayer

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1898

Call Number: 264.03 COM 1898

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3890.1

Call Number: 264.03 COM 1898

Place of Publication: [s.l]

Publisher: [s.n.]

Publication Date: 1898

Physical Description: (unpaged) ; 10 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Church of England; Liturgics

Notes: Includes index.

Companion to the latest edition of the British pharmacopoeia, comparing the strength of its various preparations with those of the United States, and other foreign pharmacopoeias, to which are added not official preparations, and practical hints on prescribing

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Squire, Peter Wyatt, Sir, 1847-1919

Edition: 17th ed.

Publication Date: 1899

Call Number: 615.11 SQU 1899

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV002.84.38

Call Number: 615.11 SQU 1899

Edition: 17th ed.

Author: Squire, Peter Wyatt, Sir, 1847-1919

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: J. & A. Churchill

Publication Date: 1899

Printer: H. Virtue and Company, Limited

Physical Description: xxxii, 850 p. ; 22 cm

Inscription: "J.C. GIDLEY DUNCAN B.C." [Stamped in blue ink on title page verso]

Library Subject (LOC): Pharmacopoeias; Medicine

Notes: Includes index.; Author's full name and dates : Squire, Peter Wyatt, Sir, 1847-1919.

Complete etiquette and letter-writer : a guide to the rules and observances of good society, with full information on the subject of correspondence, and specimen letters that may be adapted to meet any case

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1890

Call Number: 395.1 WAR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV997.30.1

Call Number: 395.1 WAR

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited

Publication Date: 1890

Printer: Butler & Tanner, The Selwood Printing Works

Physical Description: 288 p. ; 20 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Etiquette; Letter writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Notes: Includes index.

Complete lectures of Col. R.G. Ingersoll

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899

Publication Date: 1890

Call Number: 815 ING

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.4086.1

Call Number: 815 ING

Author: Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899

Place of Publication: s.l.

Publisher: [s.n.]

Publication Date: 1890

Physical Description: 1 v. (various pagings) : port ; 23 cm.

Inscription: Front endpaper: "W412" [written in blue ink] "With best wishes from Jack to Will" [written in pencil]

Library Subject (LOC): Speeches, addresses, etc., American; Rationalism; Agnosticism; Free thought

Notes: "published for the trade" -- t.p.

The complete works of William Shakespeare

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Publication Date: 1890

Call Number: 822.3 SHA

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV982.24.19

Call Number: 822.3 SHA

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Contributor: Craig, W. J. (William James), 1843-1906

Place of Publication: Oxford

Publication Date: 1890

Printer: Horace Hart

Physical Description: viii, 1350 p., [31] leaves of plates ; ill., front. ; 20 cm.

Inscription: Half-title page: "Frank B. Street" [written in black ink] Verso of frontispiece: "Frank B. Street" [written in pencil] Back fly leaf: list of numbers and names of Shakespeare plays, written in pencil.

Library Subject (LOC): English drama; English drama--Early modern and Elizabethan; English poetry

Notes: edited, with a glossary, by W.J. Craig; contributer full name given as follows: Craig, W. J. (William James), 1843-1906.

Conklin's handy manual of useful information and atlas of the world

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1892

Call Number: 030 CON

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV975.61.27

Call Number: 030 CON

Place of Publication: [S.l]

Publisher: [s.n.]

Publication Date: 1892

Physical Description: 442 p. : ill.(some col.), maps. ; 14 cm.

Inscription: "with 3 f. -- / depth 18 ins. / length 8 f" -- handwritten in pencil on endpaper (back).

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries

Notes: Includes index.; "A Million Facts" -- cover; "50 full page maps" -- cover

Contracts and agreements series

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1898-2012

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Description Level: Series

Scope and Content: Series consists of contracts and agreements made between Burnaby and other parties, including individuals, companies, and governments relating to all aspects of municipal affairs. Early contracts and agreements are largely related to the municipality’s land transactions and infrastructure, and inc…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1898-2012

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Series: Contracts and agreements series

Description Level: Series

Scope and Content: Series consists of contracts and agreements made between Burnaby and other parties, including individuals, companies, and governments relating to all aspects of municipal affairs. Early contracts and agreements are largely related to the municipality’s land transactions and infrastructure, and include conveyances, deeds of land, expropriations, and quit claim deeds. The Clerk is responsible for keeping these records.

Media Type: Textual Record

Correspondence

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1899

Collection/Fonds: Ernest Winch fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of correspondence from Ernest and Alfred Winch sent from Canada to their mother and two sisters Emma and Carolyn (Carrie) in England. Also includes correspondence between the two brothers when they began living in different parts of Canada.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1899

Collection/Fonds: Ernest Winch fonds

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS129-003

Accession Number: 2010-06

Scope and Content: File consists of correspondence from Ernest and Alfred Winch sent from Canada to their mother and two sisters Emma and Carolyn (Carrie) in England. Also includes correspondence between the two brothers when they began living in different parts of Canada.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file; Included in the file are typed pages written much later that briefly describe the contents of the letters.

Correspondence

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1898-1952

Collection/Fonds: Ernest Winch fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of correspondence from Ernest Winch sent from Canada to his mother and sister Carolyn (Carrie) in England. As well, correspondence from Ernest to his brothers Alfred and Walter, containing many of Ernest's early Socialist ideas.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1898-1952

Collection/Fonds: Ernest Winch fonds

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS129-004

Accession Number: 2010-06

Scope and Content: File consists of correspondence from Ernest Winch sent from Canada to his mother and sister Carolyn (Carrie) in England. As well, correspondence from Ernest to his brothers Alfred and Walter, containing many of Ernest's early Socialist ideas.

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of file

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Canadian bee journal, v.6, no. 10

Canadian Pacific Railway, annotated time table, with information as to C.P.R. transcontinental routes

Canadian Pacific Railway, annotated time table, with information as to C.P.R. transcontinental routes

Cancellation of plan - Block 2, DL 77

The children of the abbey

The Christian year

Christie, the King's servant : a sequel to Christie's old organ

City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Clerk's Department record series

Columbian newspaper

Cometh up as a flower : an autobiography

Common prayer

Companion to the latest edition of the British pharmacopoeia, comparing the strength of its various preparations with those of the United States, and other foreign pharmacopoeias, to which are added not official preparations, and practical hints on prescribing

Complete etiquette and letter-writer : a guide to the rules and observances of good society, with full information on the subject of correspondence, and specimen letters that may be adapted to meet any case

Complete lectures of Col. R.G. Ingersoll

The complete works of William Shakespeare

Conklin's handy manual of useful information and atlas of the world

Contracts and agreements series

Correspondence

Correspondence