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Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; page 1-334; Volume 1 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume ii

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.2 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.2

Call Number: 032 MEE v.2 1918

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 2

Physical Description: 335-660 p. : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction b John H. Findley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 335-660; volume 2 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume iii

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 3 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.3

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 3 1918

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 3

Physical Description: 662-992 p. : ill.(some col.) : 25 cm.

Inscription: "Gross 1955 3 on R Gross" [Handwritten in blue ink on back flyleaf]

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 662-992; volume 3 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume iv

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.4 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.4

Call Number: 032 MEE v.4 1918

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 4

Physical Description: 993-1312 : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 993-1312; volume 4 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume v

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.5 1918

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Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.5

Call Number: 032 MEE v.5 1918

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 5

Physical Description: 1313-1638 p. : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With and introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 1313-1638; volume 5 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume vi

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 6 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.6

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 6 1918

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 6

Physical Description: iv, 1639-1958, : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 1639-1958; volume 6 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume vii

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Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Publication Date: c1918; 1919

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 7 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.7

Call Number: 032 MEE v. 7 1918

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918; 1919

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 7

Physical Description: iv, 1959-2278 : ill. : 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; pages 1959-2278; volume 7 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia, volume viii

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.8 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.8

Call Number: 032 MEE v.8 1918

Contributor: Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge, v. 8

Physical Description: iv, 2279-2610 : ill. : 26 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: "Editors-in-chief Arthur Mee...Holland Thompson..." -- Title page; "With an introduction by John H. Finley..." -- Title page; Contributor's full name and dates: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940; page 2279-2610; volume 8 of 20

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopædia, vol. 17

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.17

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.15

Call Number: 032 MEE v.17

Contributor: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The Book of Knowledge

Physical Description: 322 p. : ill

Library Subject (LOC): Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: pages numbered 5228-5550; Contributors' given names, dates and contribution:; Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943. (editor-in-chief); Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940. (editor-in-chief); "with an introduction by John H. Finley, LLD Late President of the College of New York Commissioner of Education of the State of New York"

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia : volume xviii

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Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.18 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.16

Call Number: 032 MEE v.18 1918

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Series: The book of knowledge

Physical Description: 323 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Inscription: "R Paul G" [handwritten in pencil onpage opposite front pastedown] "Paul Hofer" [handwritten in pencil on title page]

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: paged 5551 - 5874.

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia : volume xix

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Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.19 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.17

Call Number: 032 MEE v.19 1918

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Physical Description: 327 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: paged 5875 - 6202.

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The book of knowledge : the children's encyclopaedia : volume xx

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Publication Date: c1918

Call Number: 032 MEE v.20 1918

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV985.3668.18

Call Number: 032 MEE v.20 1918

Author: Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940; Cody, Henry John, 1868-1951

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Grolier Society

Publication Date: c1918

Physical Description: 379 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Inscription: Scribbles in pencil on back pastedown and opposing page

Library Subject (LOC): Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Children's encyclopædias and dictionaries

Notes: paged 6203 - 6582.; Includes index.

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How to do pickling : a book of tested recipes

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: D. Jayne and Son

Publication Date: c1917

Call Number: 641.42 JAY

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV005.11.2

Call Number: 641.42 JAY

Author: D. Jayne and Son

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, Pa.

Publisher: Dr. D. Jayne & Son

Publication Date: c1917

Physical Description: 16] leaves ; 16 cm.

Inscription: A Handbook / How to do Pickling / Compiled by / Dr. D. Jayne & Son / Phila. / Copyright, 1917 by..

Library Subject (LOC): Canning and preserving; Patent medicines; Cookbooks--1910-1919; Cooking

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Tissue-paper patterns, part 1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: 1923; c1916

Call Number: 646 WOM pt. 1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.6.8

Call Number: 646 WOM pt. 1

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: 1923; c1916

Series: Instruction paper with examination questions

Physical Description: 32 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Dressmaking; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Booklets

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

Notes: Part 1 of 2; "Department of dressmaking" -- coverXXX; "Instruction paper with examination questions; 32A-2" -- Cover

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Tissue-paper patterns, part 2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1916; 1923

Call Number: 746.9 WOM pt. 2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.6.9

Call Number: 746.9 WOM pt. 2

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: c1916; 1923

Series: Instruction paper with examination questions

Physical Description: 24 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Inscription: "Answered" [Handwritten and underlined in pencil on front cover] "Netting Needle" [Handwritten, starred, and underlined in pencil on front cover] Some notes throughout.

Library Subject (LOC): Dressmaking; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Booklets

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

Notes: Part 2 of 2; "Department of dressmaking" -- cover; "Instruction paper with examination questions" -- Cover

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Tight linings and boning

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: 1923; c1915

Call Number: 646 WOM

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.6.10

Call Number: 646 WOM

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Education Corp. General

Publication Date: 1923; c1915

Physical Description: 43 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Inscription: "This instruction book is not included in your course of study, but is sent to show you just how to prepare your dress form for use. You will not be asked to report on this book." [Typed in purple ink and pasted to first page]

Library Subject (LOC): Dressmaking; Sewing; Linings (Sewing); Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Booklets

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

Notes: "Department of sewing" -- cover; "Instruction paper with examination questions ; 5-2" -- Cover; "This lesson is optional. You are not required to report on it unless you so desire. However, you are urged to study it diligently, to apply the instruction contained in it, and to answer the Examination Questions for your own satisfaction." -- Cover

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Embroidery stitches, part 1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: 1921; c1916

Call Number: 746.5 PIC

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.6.20

Call Number: 746.5 PIC

Author: Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981; Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Place of Publication: Scranton, Pa.

Publisher: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Publication Date: 1921; c1916

Series: Instruction paper with examination questions

Physical Description: 44 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Embroidery--Study and teaching; Stitches (Sewing)

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Booklets

Object History: Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's

Notes: Part 1 of 2

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20th century typewriting : complete course

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Lessenberry, D. D. (David Daniel), 1896-; Crawford, T. James (Thomas James)

Edition: 6th ed.

Publication Date: c1952

Call Number: 652.3 LES

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.2.1

Call Number: 652.3 LES

Edition: 6th ed.

Author: Lessenberry, D. D. (David Daniel), 1896-; Crawford, T. James (Thomas James)

Place of Publication: Cincinnati

Publisher: South-Western Publishing Co.

Publication Date: c1952

Physical Description: 340 p. : ill. : 20 x 28 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Typewriting

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Books

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood); Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Kingsway-Beresford Area; Douglas-Gilpin Area

Geographic Access: Canada Way; Southoaks Crescent

Street Address: 4939 Canada Way; 6650 Southoaks Crescent

Names: Burnaby South High School; Burnaby Central Secondary School

Object History: Was used by Burnaby resident Barbara Copan when she taught typing at Burnaby Central circa 1963-65. It may have originally belonged to Barbara's mother who also taught typing at Burnaby South High School circa 1957 to 1965. She mainly taught typing in night school.

Notes: Authors' given name and date as follows: Lessenberry, D.D. (David Daniel), 1896- Crawford, T. James (Thomas James)

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Boys of the Bible

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: c1916

Call Number: 220.9 BOY

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV007.31.5

Call Number: 220.9 BOY

Contributor: Turner, A. M.

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Sam'l Gabriel Sons & Co.

Publication Date: c1916

Series: The Chimney Corner Series, no. 928

Physical Description: 32 p. : ill. : 28 cm.

Inscription: "Presented to Nina Atkinson for Proficiency in bible study and general aptitude: from The East Burnaby Methodist Sunday School August 1917" [Handwritten in pencil on front flyleaf]