101 records – page 1 of 6.

Natverial Thakore

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 24, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby philanthropist Natverial Thakore holding a photo of Mahatma Gandhi while sitting on the grass.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 24, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0933
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby philanthropist Natverial Thakore holding a photo of Mahatma Gandhi while sitting on the grass.
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Names
Thakore, Natverial
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby 5 53% / Bby Mario 91-512"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Dipen Thakrar

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 22, 1998
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dipen Thakrar, a Burnaby South student, sitting near computer tables.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
March 22, 1998
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 21.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1137
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dipen Thakrar, a Burnaby South student, sitting near computer tables.
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Names
Thakrar, Dipen
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Langdeau, Brian
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "75% Bby pg. 4 / 592 A Bby Brian Bby - 4 -"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
Accompanying caption reads: "March 22, 1998 592A: / Dipen Thakrar is one of 20 Burnaby South secondary students who will demonstrate some of the high tech projects students have been working on when Prince Charles, and possibly his two sons, visit the school on Tuesday."
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Vishva Hindu Parishad Temple

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sharadchandra Pandit, the priest at Burnaby's Vishva Hindu Parishad Temple, praying before an altar.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1582
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sharadchandra Pandit, the priest at Burnaby's Vishva Hindu Parishad Temple, praying before an altar.
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Buildings - Religious - Temples
Names
Vishva Hindu Parishad Temple
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Sharadchandra Pandit, the priest at Burnaby's Vishva Hindu Parishad Temple, prays for peace for victims of the Indian earthquake. Most of his family still lives in one of the devastated cities, but escaped harm."
Geographic Access
Marine Drive
Street Address
5420 Marine Drive
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
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David Ali

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2006]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of David Ali standing inside the prayer hall of a mosque. Ali's shoes are visible in the foreground of the photograph, next to text on a floor tile that reads: "No Shoes Past the Line."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2006]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1914
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of David Ali standing inside the prayer hall of a mosque. Ali's shoes are visible in the foreground of the photograph, next to text on a floor tile that reads: "No Shoes Past the Line."
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Religions - Islam
Buildings - Religious - Mosques
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2006 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Muslims, like David Ali, remove their shoes when entering the prayer hall to preserve the sanctity of the hall and keep it seperate from the outside world."
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Duraisamy family

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Duraisamy family, who moved to Canada from Sri Lanka, displaying how they blend Christian Christmas and Hindu traditions in their home.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
4 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2977
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Duraisamy family, who moved to Canada from Sri Lanka, displaying how they blend Christian Christmas and Hindu traditions in their home.
Subjects
Holidays - Christmas
Religions - Christianity
Religions - Hinduism
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a December 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2977-1: "Siva and Kanges Duraisamy, originally from Sri Lanka, have been gradually melding their Hindu and Christian Christmas traditions."
Caption from metadata for 535-2977-2: "The Duraisamy family, originally from Sri Lanka, have been gradually melding Hindu and Christian Christmas traditions since moving to Canada in 1999."
Caption from metadata for 535-2977-3: "Niroo Duraisamy, 8, shows off the letter to Santa Claus he composed on his home computer. Since moving to Canada from Sri Lanka in 1999, his family has gradually incorporated western Christmas traditions into their holiday."
Caption from metadata for 535-2977-4: "Siva Duraisamy tries to figure out why the family's Frosty the Snowman decoration won't light up."
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Celebration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98247
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of unidentified people, wearing colourful head coverings and clapping, who are participating in a celebration.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3314
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of unidentified people, wearing colourful head coverings and clapping, who are participating in a celebration.
Subjects
Events
Celebrations
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Andy Johnson's "Glenedward"

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35046
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 8.7 x 12.7 cm + copy negative
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Andrew M. Johnson's house "Glenedward," at 5152 Kingsway. Two men and two boys are outside the house, with the youngest boy is seated in a toy car. A low stone wall is surrounding the yard.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 8.7 x 12.7 cm + copy negative
Description Level
Item
Record No.
181-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-29
Scope and Content
Photograph of the exterior of Andrew M. Johnson's house "Glenedward," at 5152 Kingsway. Two men and two boys are outside the house, with the youngest boy is seated in a toy car. A low stone wall is surrounding the yard.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
5152 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
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Farm workers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66236
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1908]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 8 cm (oval, sight) on sheet 15 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified farm workers at the farm of Claude Hill.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1908]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 8 cm (oval, sight) on sheet 15 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-949
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified farm workers at the farm of Claude Hill.
Subjects
Occupations - Agricultural Labourers
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Buckingham Avenue
Street Address
5730 Buckingham Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Chinese New Year envelope

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.16.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.16.3
Description
Chinese New Year envelope; red paper with gummed, fold closure at top; text in Chinese and English in gold reading: "Jagmeet Singh / Leader of Canada's NDP / Burnaby South NDP Candidate / www.jagmeetsingh.ca / Paid for and authorized by official agent of the candidate."; contains a small, square orange-flavoured candy and a thin card; card has the candidate's name and photograph on one side, and the Chinese zodiac on the other.
Object History
Jagmeet Singh is a Canadian lawyer and politician serving as leader of the New Democratic Party since 2017. He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Burnaby South in a February 25, 2019 by-election.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Merchandising T&E
Object Term
Envelope, Money
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Holidays - Chinese New Year
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Officials - Elected Officials
Celebrations
Names
Singh, Jagmeet
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fan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91699
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.1
Description
Pakhi is a hand held fan. Tha fan has a pole like centre where a paddle is attached and swings freely around the pole. The bottom of the pole has a handle, and the top of the pole is painted fuchsia pink.
The paddle part of the fan is made of brown and green plasticized strips woven into a diamond pattern. The edge of the paddle is covered in a pleated white fabric trim.
Object History
These are items that belonged to the donors as household items in their home in Burnaby between 1976 and 2023.
Pakhi was made by donor before immigrating to Canada.
Category
03. Personal Artifacts
Classification
Personal Gear - - Personal Assistive Artifacts
Object Term
Fan, Hand
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Personal Gear
Names
Pandher, Rajinder
Pandher, Raj
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wall hanging

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91702
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.4
Description
Painted scene wall hanging. The scene is painted on woven grass that can be easily rolled.
The painting is of a person and a pair of oxen along a road. There is a large tree bow in the background, along with a mountain range. The painting is coloured in orange, green, yellow, brown, white, and black.
The hanging has a thread fringe at the bottom.
Object History
These are items that belonged to the donors as household items in their home in Burnaby between 1976 and 2023.
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Household Accessories - - Decorative Furnishings
Object Term
Hanging, Wall
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Household Accessory
Names
Pandher, Rajinder
Pandher, Raj
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wall hanging

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91703
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.5
Description
Painted scene wall hanging. The scene is painted on woven grass that can be easily rolled.
The painting is of two peacocks, one sitting on a branch with the plumage draped down to the ground, and the second peacock is bent to sip water.
The feathers or plumage of the wall hanging are not painted but are made of feathers or feather like material.
Object History
These are items that belonged to the donors as household items in their home in Burnaby between 1976 and 2023.
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Household Accessories - - Decorative Furnishings
Object Term
Hanging, Wall
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Household Accessory
Names
Pandher, Rajinder
Pandher, Raj
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toy

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91704
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.6
Description
Plastic toy of an auto rickshaw. The rickshaw is black with yellow and white accents. There are three wheels, one at the front and two at the back, and no doors to the toy vehicle.
There is a blue and red figure in the driver's seat of the rickshaw. The floor of the rickshaw is checkered pattern with "WEL-COME" printed on the floor.
Object History
These are items that belonged to the donors as household items in their home in Burnaby between 1976 and 2023.
Category
09. Recreational Artifacts
Classification
Toys
Object Term
Toy, Car
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Toys
Names
Pandher, Rajinder
Pandher, Raj
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newsletter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91705
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.7
Description
The Western Sikh Samachar - Newsletter -- 1983. Newsletter edited by Rajinder Singh Pandher, Edition NO. 127, June 1983. The newsletter was spondored by the Western Sikh Samachar Society Incorporated of Vancouver.
The newsletter is 39 pages and the front cover is printed in red ink with an image of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Object History
These are items that belonged to the donors as household items in their home in Burnaby between 1976 and 2023.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Serial
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Title
The Western Sihk Samachar
Publication Date
1983
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Names
Pandher, Rajinder
Pandher, Raj
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toombi

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91707
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.5.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.5.1
Description
Tumbi, toombi, tumba, or toomba is a single stringed plucking instrument.
The toombi is made of a wooden stick mounted to a round resonator. The string is attached to a tuning key at the top of the stick at one end and the bottom of the resonator across a wooden bridge.
The resonator of the toombi is decorated with round headed tacks
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Musical T&E - - Musical Instruments
Object Term
Instrument, Stringed
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Musical Instruments
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magazine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91710
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.7.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.7.1
Description
Watan - Magazine -- 1989. A quarterly Punjabi magazine called "Watan" of language, literature, and culture, distributed by the Vancouver Sath organization. Vol. 1, No. 1, Summr 1989 issue.
The front cover has a red band at the top and bottom of the page and an photograph image of the Komogata Maru ship. The magazine is 64 pages.
Object History
These items are a selection from the donor's collection and ephemera that inspired them throughout their activism and community work in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland.
Measurements
Height: 27.5 cm
Width: 20.5 cm
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
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magazine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91711
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.7.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.7.2
Description
Watan - Magazine -- 1991. A quarterly Punjabi magazine called "Watan" of language, literature, and culture, distributed by the Vancouver Sath organization. Vol. 3, No. 1, Summr 1991 issue.
The front cover has a dark pink band at the top and bottom of the page and an photograph image of two people sitting on chairs. The magazine is 82 pages.
Object History
These items are a selection from the donor's collection and ephemera that inspired them throughout their activism and community work in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland.
Measurements
Height: 27.5 cm
Width: 20.5 cm
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Images
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program

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91712
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.7.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.7.3
Description
Picket Line - Program -- [1986?]. Half fold or bi-fold program from the Vancouver Sath organization promoting a play titled "Picket Line".
The play was scheduled to be performed at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, possibly in 1986.
Object History
These items are a selection from the donor's collection and ephemera that inspired them throughout their activism and community work in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland.
Measurements
Height: 22 cm
Width: 14 cm
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Images
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program

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91713
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.7.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.7.4
Description
Vancouver Sath - Program -- 1987. Half fold or bi-fold program from the Vancouver Sath organization printed on orange paper. The program is written in Punjabi and created in 1987.
Object History
These items are a selection from the donor's collection and ephemera that inspired them throughout their activism and community work in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland.
Measurements
Height: 22 cm
Width: 18.5 cm
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Images
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flyer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91716
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.7.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.7.7
Description
Communication Gap - Flyer -- [1990]. Single sheet, double sided flyer distributed by the Vancouver Sath advertising an event discussing the communication gap between First and Second Generation Indo-Canadians. The event was held on Sunday, May 13 1990 at the East Richmond Community Centre in Richmond.
One side of the flyer is printed in English, and the other side is printed in Punjabi
The flyer was printed on blue paper with black ink.
Object History
These items are a selection from the donor's collection and ephemera that inspired them throughout their activism and community work in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland.
Measurements
Height: 28.5 cm
Width: 22 cm
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Images
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