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Threshing outfit in Burnaby on Fraser River

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1892]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm ; copy print
Scope and Content
Threshing machine on paddlewheel barge on river. Five men standing on barge.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 8.9 cm ; copy print
Material Details
"Ist Threshing outfit in Burnaby, about 1892. / Owned by Pat Byrne, brother of Peter. Sold to / Peter when Pat returned to Ireland to live. / ON Fraser River. L. to R. : Pat Byrne, Capt. Stewart / of "Alice", Peter Byrne and Another (unknown)." on typewritten label on front of photograph. "Columbian files" written on verso in black pen.
Scope and Content
Threshing machine on paddlewheel barge on river. Five men standing on barge.
History
Part of a set of photographs from the Columbian Newspaper, which operated out of New Westminster under this name starting in 1900 until its dissolution in 1988. Photographs found in the collection of the Burnaby Village are dated 1971.
Other Title Information
title based on note on front of photograph
Names
Byrne, Pat
Accession Code
BV018.19.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1892]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
24-04-2018
Images
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Columbian Newspaper subseries

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1865]-1983
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs from the Columbian Newspaper collected by the Burnaby Historical Society.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1865]-1983
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Columbian Newspaper subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1989-19
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs from the Columbian Newspaper collected by the Burnaby Historical Society.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
The Columbian
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC 222
History/Bio adapted from New Westminster Archives
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Disney Family collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97178
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914-1963]
Collection/Fonds
Disney Family collection
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
6 architectural drawings : pencil and ink on paper ; 52 cm x 77 cm and smaller + 1 p. of textual records (40 cm. x 31 cm.) + 1 plan : col. ; 55 cm x 75 cm folded to 28 cm x 10 cm + 1 map : diazo print ; 39 cm x 28 cm.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of maps and plans created and collected by Jack Disney.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1914-1963]
Collection/Fonds
Disney Family collection
Physical Description
6 architectural drawings : pencil and ink on paper ; 52 cm x 77 cm and smaller + 1 p. of textual records (40 cm. x 31 cm.) + 1 plan : col. ; 55 cm x 75 cm folded to 28 cm x 10 cm + 1 map : diazo print ; 39 cm x 28 cm.
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2016-03
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of maps and plans created and collected by Jack Disney.
History
John Howard "Jack" Disney served as Burnaby Surveyor from 1911 to 1919.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of collection
MSS199
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Bailey family house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64487
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1904]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16 cm, mounted on board 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of five people standing in the front yard and porch of William and Mary Bailey's home at 4050 Kingsway.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1904]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bailey family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16 cm, mounted on board 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
508-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1992-55
Scope and Content
Photograph of five people standing in the front yard and porch of William and Mary Bailey's home at 4050 Kingsway.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Bailey, William
Bailey, Mary
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten note on verso of card mount reads: "Sept. 1925 / Passed away"
To be scanned
Street Address
4050 Kingsway
Images
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The home library of useful knowledge : a condensation of fifty-two books in one volume, constituting a complete cyclopedia of reference, historical, biographical, scientific and statistical : embracing the most approved and simple methods of self-instruction in all branches of popular education

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2002
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1888
c1887
Call Number
030 PEA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.17
Call Number
030 PEA
Contributor
Peale, R. S. (Richard S.)
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Home Library Association
Publication Date
1888
c1887
Physical Description
830 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Inscription
"Mr. Morris Moss" "J. A. C. Maerriman" "Nov 27th 1888" [handwritten on certificate of membership in endpapers]
Library Subject (LOC)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Notes
"Compiled and edited by R. S. Peale, assisted by eminent specialists in each department" -- t.p.
Includes index
Contributor's full name is Peale, R. S. (Richard S.).
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Chemistry : a text-book for high schools

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-
Publication Date
1920
c1917
Call Number
540 COR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.19
Call Number
540 COR
Author
Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
The MacMillan Company of Canada Limited
Publication Date
1920
c1917
Series
MacMillan's Canadian School Series
Physical Description
iii-vii; 297 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Inscription
Notes inside, and "Douglas Lunn" "Class 8 - m" "Alum= Aluminum Potassium Sulphate" "75c"
Library Subject (LOC)
Chemistry--Textbooks
Notes
Includes index.
"Assisted by Arthur Smith."
"Authorized by the Ministers of Education for Saskatchewan, Ontario and British Columbia."
Author full name: Cornish, George A. (George Augustus), 1872-.
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The century illustrated monthly magazine : November 1886; to April 1887, vol. xxxiii, new series vol. xi

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2011
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1887
Call Number
050 CEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.28
Call Number
050 CEN
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Century
Publication Date
c1887
Printer
De Vinnie Press
Physical Description
976 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
American literature
Notes
Includes index.
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Book of home building and decoration : prepared in cooperation with and under the direction of the leading manufacturers of the country

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2012
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Brown, Henry Collins, 1862-1961
Publication Date
c1912
Call Number
747
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.29
Call Number
747
Author
Brown, Henry Collins, 1862-1961
Contributor
Lyman, Clara Brown
Bittner, Franklin Edward
Place of Publication
Garden City, N.Y.
Publisher
Doubleday, Page & Company
Publication Date
c1912
Series
Furniture Library Collection
Printer
Country Life Press
Physical Description
200 p. : ill. : 32 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Architecture
Furniture
Interior decoration
Notes
"Edited by Clara Brown Lyman"
"Decorative Designs by Franklin Edward Bittner"
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Half a rogue

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
MacGrath, Harold, 1871-1932
Publication Date
c1906
Call Number
813.4 MAC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.30
Call Number
813.4 MAC
Author
MacGrath, Harold, 1871-1932
Contributor
Fisher, Harrison, 1875-1934
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Publication Date
c1906
Physical Description
446, [6] p. : ill.
Inscription
"Don / Merry Xmas.", handwritten in pencil on front endpaper "Hyman Yewdall", handwritten in pencil on back endpaper "-- --- Boy", handwritten in pencil on back endpaper "HYeW / DAL", printed in pencil on back endpaper
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
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Second book on analytic anatomy, physiology and hygiene, human and comparative: for academies, grammar schools and families

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Cutter, Calvin, 1807-1873?
Publication Date
c1871
Call Number
612 CUT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.35
Call Number
612 CUT
Author
Cutter, Calvin, 1807-1873?
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J. B. Lippincott Company
Publication Date
c1871
Printer
Lippincott's Press
Physical Description
310 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
Inside front page torn, partially stuck to cover "G. S Rayner, 58 Fernwood, Victor(ia)" (page torn) "Alex Moon, Victoria, B.C." written in ink (crossed out) "B.C. Lunn" written in ink
Library Subject (LOC)
Physiology
Physiology--Textbooks
Notes
"With numerous illustrations."
Includes index.
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The arithmetic of electricity: a manual of electrical calculations by arithmetical methods, including numerous rules, examples, and tables in the field of practical electrical engineering and experimenting

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2026
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Sloane, T. O'Conor (Thomas O'Conor), 1851-1940
Edition
3d ed., rev.
Publication Date
1892
c1891
Call Number
537.02 SLO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.71
Call Number
537.02 SLO
Edition
3d ed., rev.
Author
Sloane, T. O'Conor (Thomas O'Conor), 1851-1940
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
E. & F. N. Spon, Ltd.
Publication Date
1892
c1891
Physical Description
iii-viii; 138 p. : ill. , tables ; 18 cm.
Inscription
inside, "Chas. W. Davies"
"43 Duke Street"
"Halifax N.S."
Library Subject (LOC)
Electricity
Electricity--Problems, exercises, etc.
Notes
Includes index.
Author's given name and dates : Sloane, T. O’Conor (Thomas O’Conor), 1851-1940.
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Method for American reed-organ

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Archer, Frederic, 1838-1901
Publication Date
c1889
Call Number
780 SCH
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.8.13
Call Number
780 SCH
Author
Archer, Frederic, 1838-1901
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
G. Schirmer
Publication Date
c1889
Series
G. Schirmer's Edition of Standard Instruction Books
Physical Description
x, 43 p. ; 31 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Reed organ
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The story of a beautiful life

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2047
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Farrar, F.W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903
Edition
The New 20th Century ed.
Publication Date
c1900
Call Number
232.901 FAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.15.4
Call Number
232.901 FAR
Edition
The New 20th Century ed.
Author
Farrar, F.W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903
Place of Publication
[S.l]
Publisher
Henry Neil
Publication Date
c1900
Physical Description
540 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Jesus Christ
Bible
Notes
"Illustrated with photographs of great paintings" -- cover
"A Book for All People and for All Time" -- title page
Canon Farrar, D.D., F.R.S (Arch Deacon of Westminster and Minister to the Queen)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Author full name: Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903.
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Dorothy and the wizard in Oz

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Publication Date
c1908
Call Number
813.4 DAU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.29.5
Call Number
813.4 DAU
Author
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Contributor
Neill, John R. (John Rea)
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Reilly & Britton
Publication Date
c1908
Physical Description
256 p. : ill. (some col.)
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
Notes
Neill, John R. (illustrator)
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The little lame prince and his travelling cloak

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887
Publication Date
c1909
Call Number
813.5 CRA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.29.6
Call Number
813.5 CRA
Author
Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887
Contributor
Dunlap, Hope
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Rand-McNally Co.
Publication Date
c1909
Printer
Rand-McNally Press
Physical Description
121 p. : ill. (col.)
Inscription
"Willie Edward Roberts / Christmas 1909", handwritten in black ink on fly-leaf
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
Notes
colour engravings
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The overall boys : a first reader

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Grover, Eulalie Osgood, 1873-1958
Publication Date
c1905
Call Number
420 GRO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.29.7
Call Number
420 GRO
Author
Grover, Eulalie Osgood, 1873-1958
Contributor
Corbett, Bertha L.
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Rand McNally & Co.
Publication Date
c1905
Physical Description
123 p. : ill. (col.) ; 20 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Readers (Primary)
Boys
Friendship
Juvenile fiction
Notes
"Illustrated by Bertha L. Corbett"
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The Roggie & Reggie Stories

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Smith, Gertrude, 1860-1917
Publication Date
1904
c1900
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.29.9
Author
Smith, Gertrude, 1860-1917
Contributor
Mars, E. (Ethel), 1876-1959
Squire, Maud Hunt, 1873-1954
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Harper & Brothers
Publication Date
1904
c1900
Physical Description
v, 95 p., [14] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Inscription
"Merry Christmas 1905 from Uncle '____'" "Willie Edward Roberts" [handwritten in ink on page opposing front endpaper]
Library Subject (LOC)
Juvenile fiction
Fiction--20th century
Notes
"Illustrated by E. Mars and M.H. Squire."
Contributors' full names and dates are: Mars, E. (Ethel), 1876-1959 Squire, Maud Hunt, 1873-1957
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The people's common sense medical adviser in plain English : or, medicine simplified

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2069
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Pierce, R. V. (Ray Vaughn), 1840-1914
Edition
Ninetieth ed.
Publication Date
c1918
Call Number
610.03 PIE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV979.17.3
Call Number
610.03 PIE
Edition
Ninetieth ed.
Author
Pierce, R. V. (Ray Vaughn), 1840-1914
Contributor
Pierce, Valentine Mott
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Publication Date
c1918
Physical Description
1008 p. , [4] leaves of plates : ill. , ports. ; 20 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Medicine
Health
Hygiene
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Notes
Includes index.
Editor: Pierce, Valentine Mott,
Author's given name and dates: Pierce, R. V. [Ray Vaughn] , 1840-1914.
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Hawkins electrical guide : questions, answers & illustrations, a progressive course of study for engineers, electricians, students and those desiring to acquire a working knowledge of electricity and its applications : a practical treatise, no. 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2088
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hawkins and staff
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Publication Date
c1917
Call Number
621.3 HAW no.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV979.53.43
Call Number
621.3 HAW no.1
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Author
Hawkins and staff
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Theo Audel
Publication Date
c1917
Physical Description
348 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Electrical engineering
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Hawkins electrical guide : questions, answers & illustrations, a progressive course of study for engineers, electricians, students and those desiring to acquire a working knowledge of electricity and its applications : a practical treatise, no. 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2089
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hawkins and staff
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Publication Date
c1917
Call Number
621.3 HAW no.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV979.53.44
Call Number
621.3 HAW no.2
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Author
Hawkins and staff
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Theo Audel
Publication Date
c1917
Physical Description
347 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Electrical engineering
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