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A.R.P. - G.R.A. and C.G.R.A.
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88244
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-] (date of original), copied [2004]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy-print ; 12.5 x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified woman standing in front of the A.R.P. hall in Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-] (date of original), copied [2004]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy-print ; 12.5 x 9 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 572-025
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an unidentified woman standing in front of the A.R.P. hall in Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
The Bright Spot
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88061
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1959] (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : b&w copy negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph negatives and copy prints of the Bright Spot grocery store with members of the Mix family and Dorothy Hillstead.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1959] (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : b&w copy negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-007
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photograph negatives and copy prints of the Bright Spot grocery store with members of the Mix family and Dorothy Hillstead.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- 9 b&w copy prints accompanying
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-007-1 reads: Tom, Daniel, Dorothy and Tina Mix / Dorothy's grad dress
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-007-2 reads: Tom Mix and father Daniel Mix
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-007-3 reads: Joanne Mix / youngest child
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-007-4 reads: Tom Mix
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-007-5 reads: Riverway West Baptist Mission/ Marine Drive / Bright Spot / Dorothy HIllstead (Mix)
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-007-6 reads:Harold Mix / cousin Harold Mix, Tom Mix, Rover (dog)
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-007-7 reads: Tom Mix with father Daniel / Behind Bright Spot
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-007-8 reads: Dorothy Mix (Hillstead) / Tom Mix
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-007-9 reads: Tom and Dorothy
de Delley family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88112
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1920 and 1939] (date of original), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of members of the de Delley family outside their home on Trapp Road.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1920 and 1939] (date of original), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 11.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 572-010
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of members of the de Delley family outside their home on Trapp Road.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Dewers family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88223
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [193-] (date of original), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Dewars family.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [193-] (date of original), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia ; 7 x 11.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 572-019
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Dewars family.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Marine Drive Neibours [sp] Dewars Frontyard/ X Mom"
Duncan Campbell McGregor and Home of the Friendless
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88059
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1967 (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : b&w copy negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph negatives relating to the McGregor family and the Home of the Friendless.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1967 (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : b&w copy negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-006
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photograph negatives relating to the McGregor family and the Home of the Friendless.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Dundonald church
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88238
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1911 and 1919] (date of original), copied [200-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 8.5 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Dundonald church and surrounding property.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1911 and 1919] (date of original), copied [200-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 8.5 x 13 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 572-024
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Dundonald church and surrounding property.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
The East Flats
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88108
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1948] (date of original), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 18 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph identified as the Woodrows bus in the 1948 flood.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1948] (date of original), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 18 x 12.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 572-008
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photograph identified as the Woodrows bus in the 1948 flood.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Elsona Post Office and area
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88116
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1957] (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : sepia copy prints ; 9 x 13.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Elsona Post office building, with the street running in front, located in DL 172.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1957] (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : sepia copy prints ; 9 x 13.5 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-012
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Elsona Post office building, with the street running in front, located in DL 172.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-012-1 reads:"Elsona P.O."
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-012-2 reads: "Elsona P.O./ DL 172 PG-L"
Harcourt and Gilley Ave. and Murphy
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88216
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1902]-[1951] (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 postcard : 10.5 x 14 cm. - 2 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm and 9 x 12.5 cm. - 4 photographs : photocopy ; 21.5 x 28 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Murphy family, the Murphy family bible, a Christmas postcard photograph of Mrs. Murphy in her garden and a photograph of the Murphy family grave at Ocean View Cemetery.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1902]-[1951] (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 postcard : 10.5 x 14 cm. - 2 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm and 9 x 12.5 cm. - 4 photographs : photocopy ; 21.5 x 28 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-016
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Murphy family, the Murphy family bible, a Christmas postcard photograph of Mrs. Murphy in her garden and a photograph of the Murphy family grave at Ocean View Cemetery.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Notes in black pen on verso of colour photograph 572-016-2, reads: "Centre Plaque is in Honour of Ernie/ Ocean View Cemetary/ first section to be esables bed/ Gordon Brabazon younger son of Jessie (Murphy and Edward- died of dyptheria"
- Notes in pencil on verso of postcard 572-016-1 reads: " in her garden"
- Notes in pencil on front of laser copy 572-016-4 reads: " Children of Joshua and Elizabeth Murphy".
- Notes in pencil on front of laser copy 572-016-5 reads: "Elizabeth Ann Dolby Murphy 80th Birthday 1951".
- Notes in pen on front of laser copy 572-016-6 reads: "Mr & Mrs Joshua R Murphy and their 9 children. 1911/ Jessie/ Nora/ Myrtle/ Mrs Murphy/ Patricia/ Ernest/ Gerald/ Mr. Murphy/ Ada/ Louise/ Hilda"
- Notes in pen on front of laser copy 572-016-7 reads: "Mrs Elizabeth Murphy/ Ada/ Ernest/ Jessie/ Myrtle/ Louise/ 1902"
The Hillman family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88157
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1900]-[1939] (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 30 photographs : b&w prints and negatives
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of members of the Hillman family, Hanson family and Linquist families and a photograph of students at Riverway East School.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1900]-[1939] (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 30 photographs : b&w prints and negatives
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-014
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of members of the Hillman family, Hanson family and Linquist families and a photograph of students at Riverway East School.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- 1 b&w copy negative without a copy print
- Notes in pencil on verso of photographs identify people within
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-1 reads: "Charlie Hillman on flats"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-2 reads: "Ludwick Hanson mending fish net/ (Byrne Road)"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-3 reads: "1935/ Unknown/ Dundonald Church/ (Searsmiths)"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-5 reads: "Terry Hanson/ cousin/ Micheael Hillman/ (Byre Road)/ Niska's house in distance after move"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-6 reads: "Charlie, Ina, Lilly, Ellen Hillman"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-7 reads: "August Hanson/ Carl Hillman"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-8 reads: "c.1900/ Katherine Hillman"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-9 reads: "c.1930/ Alvita Hillman/ Louie Hillman/ Anne Hillman/ Arthur Hanson"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-10 reads: "Across from Bryne Road - Richmond at Linquits/ Carl Minnie Linquist/ August Manual (mother brother) / Inda/ Lilly/ Ellen/ Charlie Hillman/ Elvie Hillman/ Susan and Ludwick Hanson"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-11 reads: "Ludwick Hanson, Ina Hillman/ Susan Hanson and friends".
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-12 reads: "Charlie, Ina, Elvie Hillman/ Susan and Ludwick (Louie) Hanson"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-13 reads: "Riverway East"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-14 reads: "c. 1906/ Carl and Katherine"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-15 reads: "Susan Hanson/ Katherine/ Ellen/ Carl/ Charlie/ Ina"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-16 reads: "c. 1911/ Katherine Hillman"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-17 reads: "1930?/ Charlie Hillan/ Marine Drive/ behind house"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-18 reads: "Louie (Ludwick) Hanson"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-19 reads: " Charlie Hillman & friends"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-20 reads: "Charlie Hillman/ Louie (Ludwick) Hanson/ boat building place/ Byrne Road"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-21 reads: "Anne Hillman with girls"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-22 reads: "Seattle/ Charlie and Gene"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-23 reads: "Alvida Hillman/ foot of Byrne Rd/ -notice woodpile"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-24 reads: "young friend/ Charlie Hillman/ Art Hanson"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-25 reads: "Leona and Alvida"
- Note in pencil on verso of copy print photograph 572-014-26 reads: "Lilly"
Julie Evans
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88230
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1929 and 1939] (date of original), copied [200-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 12.5 x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Julie Evans picking blossoms from a tree and a child holding a doll.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1929 and 1939] (date of original), copied [200-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 12.5 x 9 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 572-021
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Julie Evans picking blossoms from a tree and a child holding a doll.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Kiewitz family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88222
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1900]-[1950] (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 44 photographs: b&w and sepia ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Kiewitz and the Dedul families.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1900]-[1950] (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 44 photographs: b&w and sepia ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-018
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Kiewitz and the Dedul families.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Includes 20 photocopied photographs (572-018-21:572-018-41) and 1 copy negative
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph 572-018-4 reads: "Lizabeth you know where that was taken & who all in it"
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-018-6 reads: "Remembrance of the family taken before Xmas 1931"
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-018-7 reads: "Dad I think, Bean hay & me"
- Stamp on verso of photograph 572-018-8 reads: "Post Card/ Made in Canada/ Correspondence/ Address/ Place Stamp here"
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph 572-018-11 reads: "Mary Bolton, Robert Kiewitz, Floyd Butterfield, Dick Dunlap & Gertie Kiewitz on No.99 Highway, Washington/ July, 19, 1938
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph 572-018-12 reads: "Snowball tree in bloom of course not this spring. With Chrissie Scott, Margery Mineess, Gertrude in fore ground/ I can't remember whether I've send one of these snaps before"
- Stamp on verso of photograph 572-018-14 reads: "127"
- Note in ink on verso of photograph 572-018-15 reads: "Mary Bolton near tent pole Silver Lake Camp/ Mt.Everard Washington U.S.A."
- Stamp on verso of photograph 572-018-16 reads: "718"
- Stamp on verso of photograph 572-018-17 reads: "973"
- Stamp on verso of photograph 572-018-18 reads: "465"
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-018-19 reads: "W. Kiewitz/ 841-4th St. New West'r"
- Note in pencil on envelope for copy-negative reads: "Julia/ Gertie/ Annie/ Jenny/ Bolton's Pond/ Julia on Bolton's
Marine Drive
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88132
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1938 and 1958] (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 7 photographs : sepia and b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Royals' house on Riverway Road (Marine Drive), the Kiewitz house and Glen Lyon and members of the Parslow, Bolton, Rorison, Down and Kiewitz families.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1938 and 1958] (date of originals), copied [199-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 7 photographs : sepia and b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm or smaller
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-013
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Royals' house on Riverway Road (Marine Drive), the Kiewitz house and Glen Lyon and members of the Parslow, Bolton, Rorison, Down and Kiewitz families.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Note in blue pen on verso of photograph 572-013-1 reads: "Gertie Kiewitz, Mary Bolton/ Marine Dr. by Kiewitz house/ August 1938"
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph copy print 572-013-2 reads: "Chess in front of the Royal's house showing gravel Riverway Rd" (note on original reads: "Chess/ Royal's / accross")
- Note in blue ink and pencil on verso of photograph 572-013-3 reads: "Mary Paulson/ Mary Bolton/ looking across to 18th and Marine Drive when paved".
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph copy print 572-013-5 reads: "Glen Lyon"
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph copy print 572-013-6 reads: "1942/ Muriel Down/ Kay Rorison (North)/ Doreen Binns (Parson)".
Mary Forsyth fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription87823
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1893] (date of original) -2004
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual records, graphic material and cartographic material
- Scope and Content
- Records consist of material created and collected by Mary Forsyth. Records include correspondence, photographs, a map, presentation notes, and reviews along with research for historical and biographical essays pertaining to pioneering families, organizations, and the geographical area of South Burn…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1893] (date of original) -2004
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual records, graphic material and cartographic material
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Records consist of material created and collected by Mary Forsyth. Records include correspondence, photographs, a map, presentation notes, and reviews along with research for historical and biographical essays pertaining to pioneering families, organizations, and the geographical area of South Burnaby. One of her major research projects consists of "A Walking Environment for South Burnaby," which also became a proposal to The Corporation of the District of Burnaby. Historical information and photographs pertaining to South Burnaby pioneer families and organizations were compiled from interviews with the intention of publishing a book.
- History
- Mary Gertrude (Bolton) Forsyth was born at her parents' home in Burnaby on March 5, 1923, and was the daughter of Richard Bolton and Gertrude (nee Hern). Mary's father, Richard, immigrated to Canada from Sunderland, England, in 1911. He lived with his brother George in New Westminster prior to purchasing property in South Burnaby in 1916 and built a bungalow located at 859 Marine Drive. Richard Bolton was employed as the municipal treasurer for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby and, in 1919, he returned to Sunderland with three months leave of absence to marry Mary Gertrude Hern, daughter of Captain and Mrs. John Hern. Mary grew up with her parents and sister Nancy in the house that her father built on Marine Drive. She married Lloyd Forsyth in 1946 and they had two children, Diane and Robert. Mary and her husband raised their family in Burnaby and built a house at 855 Marine Drive, on the lot originally purchased by her father, and moved later to a house located at 6457 Marine Drive. In 1964, after her children were grown, Mary completed her teaching degree at Simon Fraser University and went on to teach kindergarten at Nelson Elementary School. While a teacher within the Burnaby School District, Mary was instrumental in adopting ballet as part of the school curriculum. Mary was an active member of the Burnaby Historical Society, participating and leading local events and seminars. She was inspired by the idea of the 'Housewives Holiday', originally initiated by the Vancouver "Y’ S". In February 1960, she was integral in forming a committee in South Burnaby, working alongside Ruth Turner, Faye Treagh, and Dorothy Turnbull. The "Housewives Holiday" committee (a branch of the Clinton-Glenwood Recreation Association) planned several events at Bonsor Hall for Burnaby housewives from October 6 to December 8, 1960. After her retirement from teaching, Mary returned to Simon Fraser University to do further studies and, in 1983, she wrote an essay for an Environmental Education course, titled "A Walking Environment for South Burnaby". The essay was conducted as a feasibility study to provide a walking environment in her community and included a formal essay, a media book, a map, and a slide presentation which was presented to a variety of local community groups. In 1984, Mary was the recipient of the North Fraser Harbour Commission Award to further her work on this project. In October 1986, her essay was adapted as a proposal to The Corporation of the District of Burnaby for a walking and cycling trail system for South Burnaby. Her proposal was taken into consideration by council and was later adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mary was very much interested in the history of South Burnaby and spent time between 1990 to 2004 conducting research through the Burnaby Historical Society, The City of Burnaby Archives, and several pioneering families who agreed to share their family records and be interviewed. Mary compiled her research into short historical and biographical essays by geographical area, family name, and organization. Mary (Bolton) Forsyth lived her whole life in South Burnaby and was an active and committed member of her community. She died on November 10, 2010.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Cartographic Material
- Creator
- Forsyth, Mary
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Photo catalogue 572, MSS185
Mary Forsyth keepables
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88248
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1989
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : col. ; 9 x 12.5 cm mounted on paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm folded to 30.5 x 17 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Retired Teachers Association Historical Committee Workshop, May 9, 1989.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1989
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : col. ; 9 x 12.5 cm mounted on paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm folded to 30.5 x 17 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-026
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Retired Teachers Association Historical Committee Workshop, May 9, 1989.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Title on fold out paper reads "Retired Teachers Association Historical Committee Workshop/ May 9, 1989"
- Photo 572-026-1 has an identifying label on the paper and reads "1988 Joyce Robinson/ Jim Borelli/ 1st Committee Chairpersons"
- Photo 572-026-2 has an identifying label on the paper and reads "Blanche Johnson/ Nancy Peter/ Una Carlson/ Alice Gray/ Lorill Henney - Chairperson (1989)
- Label on the right side of the paper mount reads " Margaret Andrusiak/ Harold Wright/ Jim Borelli/ Gordon Thomson/ Mary Forsyth" but the photo is missing
McLeod's mainland dairy
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88110
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1928 and 1943] (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : sepia ; 10 x 12 cm and 7 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of McLeod's mainland dairy on Trapp Road and the barns prior to being moved to Trapp Road.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1928 and 1943] (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : sepia ; 10 x 12 cm and 7 x 11.5 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-009
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of McLeod's mainland dairy on Trapp Road and the barns prior to being moved to Trapp Road.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Note in blue pen and pencil on verso of photograph 572-009-1 reads: "Jack/ McLeod farm west of New Westminster/ The dairy on Trapp Rd".
- Note in blue pen on verso of photograph 572-009-2 reads: "The barns before they were moved to Trapp Rd. when T.P.L. built/ Mr. Jack McLeod/ Mainland Dairy".
The Morris Family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88010
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1942 (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : sepia copy prints ; 9 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Morris family including, Dr. Wesley Gardier Morris and Mrs. Morris and their daughters, Margaret, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Jessie, Gertrude and Muriel.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1942 (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : sepia copy prints ; 9 x 13 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-003
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Morris family including, Dr. Wesley Gardier Morris and Mrs. Morris and their daughters, Margaret, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Jessie, Gertrude and Muriel.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Note on verso of 572-003-1 reads: "From L to R / in order of age / Margaret, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Jessie, Gertrude, Muriel / (Morris)"
- Note on verso of 572-003-2 reads: "Dr. & Mrs. Morris / Marine Dr. Bby BC / May 1942"
- Note on verso of 572-003-3 reads: "From L to R / Elizabeth, H, Dorothy, Margaret, Dad. / Muriel, Mother, Jessie, Gertrude / May 1942 / (Morris)"
Parslow family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88219
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1959]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 album (29 photographs) : 21 x 25 cm. - 14 photographs : b&w ; 12 x 10 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Parslow family and Riverway East Class in South Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1940 and 1959]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 album (29 photographs) : 21 x 25 cm. - 14 photographs : b&w ; 12 x 10 cm or smaller
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-017
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the Parslow family and Riverway East Class in South Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Photographs include 1 copy negative
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-017-30 reads: "Alice & friend/ building the house"
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-017-31 reads: "Alice Gordon/ wood pile"
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph 572-017-36 reads: "Dundonald Church Young Peoples Group/ Alice second Row 2nd over"
- Note in ink on verso of paper that photograph 572-017-38 is mounted on reads: "Riverway East School/ Marine Drive Burnaby/ Alice- 3rd Row-right hand side/ Ches-2nd on left-back row"
- Note in blue ink and pencil on verso of photograph 572-017-39 reads: "Frank Ockenden's car/ 4323 E. Georgia/ car?/ late 40s/ Parslow home on Georgia"
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph 572-017-40 reads: "Dear Mary & all, We had another film developed & discovered these pictures were in it. So we want you to have one. Are you enjoying your holidays? We are having a lovely time in Kamloops we livenear the park & swimming pool. Patsy want to see you & Pearl. Love to all- Patsy & [MoJ.C.]"
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-017-41 reads: "Mary & Gordon Parslow/ home on leave R.C.A.F."
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph 572-017-42 reads: " Nov. 12, 1944/ Mr. & Mrs. Kilpatrick & Georgie/ Neibours-Marine Dr."
Peter Byrne and family
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88235
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1893], [1903] (date of originals), copied [200-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w print and photocopy ; 7 x 10.5 cm and 5.5 x 5.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Peter Byrne holding a crosscut saw, standing on a spring board with an unidentified man to the right while Frederick Thrussel stands in front next to a dog and a crosscut saw leaning against the stump and one of a laser print of the Byrne farm.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1893], [1903] (date of originals), copied [200-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w print and photocopy ; 7 x 10.5 cm and 5.5 x 5.5 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-023
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Peter Byrne holding a crosscut saw, standing on a spring board with an unidentified man to the right while Frederick Thrussel stands in front next to a dog and a crosscut saw leaning against the stump and one of a laser print of the Byrne farm.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Riverway East and Riverway West Schools
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription87921
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926-1967 (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : b&w copy prints + 25 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of Dundonald, Riverway East, Glenwood and Riverway West schools and negatives.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926-1967 (date of originals), copied [1990]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mary Forsyth fonds
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : b&w copy prints + 25 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 572-002
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2014-27
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of Dundonald, Riverway East, Glenwood and Riverway West schools and negatives.
- Subjects
- Buildings - Schools
- Names
- Riverway East School
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Most of the photographs are copy prints taken from the Riverway West PTA scrapbook MSS068-001 (Bay 64 - Shelf 6)
- Many of the photographs contain annotations on verso
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-002-1 reads: "Riverway East"
- Note in pencil on verso of photograph 572-002-2 reads: "school site for/ 1) Dundonald with shed/ 2) Riverway East 1905/ 3) Glenwood"
- Note in blue pen on verso of photograph 572-002-38 reads:"back row/ Miss Kidd, Donald Kin, William Waldner, Sammy Gilbert, Lucy Checkowsky, Geraldine McIntyre, Beatrice MacGowen, Jean Banon, Dorren McClure, Sady Mann, Sonny McClure, 2 Normal Students/2nd row/Eva Eng, Florence MacGowen, Evelyn Rorison, Kay Rorison, Nelie Wilson, Jessie Gilbert, Margaret Corothers, Audrey Banon, Betty Mann, Jean MacMullin/3rd row/ Hughie Rorison, Engine Banoff, David Downs, Donald McIntyre, Fred Chambers, George Eng, Anthony Checkowsky, Jimmy Wintson, Art McClure, Leonard Geall, Jack Rorison, Peter Smith, Gum Eng."
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Big Bend Area