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Fred Blake subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65815
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942- [1997]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of an essay written by Fred Blake entitled "Growing Up in North Burnaby," a hand-drawn map of Gilmore School, an RCAF pamphlet, an Emergency Rescue Training Pocket Manual and a Handbook for Auxiliary Firemen.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942- [1997]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Fred Blake subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS2003-15
BHS2005-01
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of an essay written by Fred Blake entitled "Growing Up in North Burnaby," a hand-drawn map of Gilmore School, an RCAF pamphlet, an Emergency Rescue Training Pocket Manual and a Handbook for Auxiliary Firemen.
History
Thomas Blake and his wife Gertrude came to Burnaby in 1921 with their three children: Thomas "Tom", Susie and Frederick "Fred" (b. 1912). They lived at 4456 Pandora street, owning that lot and the adjoining 66 foot lot on the west. The Municipality cleared a trail, later putting down a one-plank sidewalk and bringing in a half-inch water line for the family. The Blake family lived in two wall tents for a few years while they cleared their land and built their house. In 1921 at the age of nine, Fred Blake attended Gilmore School where he learned about different woods and how to use hand tools. In 1927, he attended North Burnaby High School in a commercial course were he learned typing, shorthand, book-keeping a commercial law. Throughout his teenage years, Fred worked at Armour Photo Finishing, developing rolls of film and collecting and delivering the films and finished prints. Thomas Blake worked part-time for the Burnaby Advertiser and part-time for the Vancouver Sun to pay his way through university and become a Burnaby school teacher. In 1927, at the age of sixteen, Fred began his firefighting career as a volunteer, with the first major fire of his career taking place December 31, 1927 at the 4600 block of Albert Street. He continued as a volunteer until 1934 when he went to the logging camps as a steam fireman in the Queen Charlotte Islands and on the coast. In the early 1930s, Fred was a member of the Army of the Common Good, and with the falling crew cut second growth timber on Capitol Hill for firewood to be shared with other members. The Army also produced over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth who were near starvation from lack of adequate relief funds from the municipality. The Army was in operations for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. During this time, while on Relief (now welfare) Fred also worked for the municipality on the two projects of the clearing of Confederation Park and the clearing of Lougheed Highway. Fred re-joined the Burnaby fire department on April 1, 1939, as a paid member at No. 1 Hall. He came up through the ranks to become Training Officer for the department in 1949 and full time training officer with the rank of District Chief in 1952. Fred was promoted to Assistant Chief in 1966. He retired from service March 1, 1972.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Blake, Fredrick "Fred"
Notes
MSS150
Title based on contents and creator of subseries
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Capitol Hill Community Association subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription24
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1943-1955
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of a photograph of William Dynes, Capitol Hill Community Hall minute book, and architectural plans for the Association's hall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1943-1955
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Capitol Hill Community Association subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1992-12
BHS1992-33
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of a photograph of William Dynes, Capitol Hill Community Hall minute book, and architectural plans for the Association's hall.
History
The Capitol Hall Community Association was formed in 1912, with meetings held in a machine shop located south of Hastings Street. By 1923, the Association had moved to the original Howard Avenue School at Howard and Francis, but the building was destroyed by fire in 1924. A new hall was erected south of Hastings Street in 1926 and was used for Association activities until 1943 when it was also destroyed by fire. From 1943 until late 1947, Capitol Hill Community Association meetings were held in a variety of places, including the United Church Hall, Mrs. Wilson’s house on Ellesmere, Capitol Hill School, Harry Royle’s Store and Mrs. Wood’s house on North Warwick. Various plans and sketches for a new hall were discussed, including one by architect Harold Collerne, but it was turned down. By June of 1944, members decided on the Howard Avenue site on Dynes Park, north of Hastings Street. Two applications for building permits were turned down. In 1946, the Municipal Clerk finally requested tenders for the erection of the hall. In 1947, a "temporary” hall was built on the present site and remains there to this day. Planning and construction was carried out with George Green as Chairman of the Building Committee and William James Dynes as Foreman. The members were in the new hall by December 1947.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Capitol Hill Community Association
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC282, MSS077
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Joe Russel subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription71
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1945-1946]-1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
5 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs collected by Joe Russel depicting the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street and Royal Bank staff.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1945-1946]-1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Joe Russel subseries
Physical Description
5 photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1995-14
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs collected by Joe Russel depicting the construction of the Westminster Rollerway at 660 Edmonds Street and Royal Bank staff.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Russel, Joe
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC320, PC321
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Seaforth School subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription118
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1945] (date of original)-1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of Seaforth School classes ca. 1945-1951.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1945] (date of original)-1951
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Seaforth School subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1997-14
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of Seaforth School classes ca. 1945-1951.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Seaforth School
Notes
PC355
Title based on contents of subseries
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Vancouver Heights Community Hall Association subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97444
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1946-1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of the administrative records of the Vancouver Heights Community Hall Association, later named the North Burnaby Community Centre Association.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1946-1948
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Vancouver Heights Community Hall Association subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of the administrative records of the Vancouver Heights Community Hall Association, later named the North Burnaby Community Centre Association.
History
The Vancouver Heights Community Hall Association changed its name to the North Burnaby Community Centre Association on October 5, 1946
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Vancouver Heights Community Hall Association
North Burnaby Community Centre Association
Notes
Title based on contents and creator of subseries
MSS009
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Hazel L'Estrange subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58365
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948-1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records collected by Hazel L'Estrange. Records include documents pertaining to the namining of the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch, a minute book for the North Burnaby Committee on Radiation Hazards, and photographs of Simon Fraser University (SFU).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1948-1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Hazel L'Estrange subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1992-27
BHS1991-10
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records collected by Hazel L'Estrange. Records include documents pertaining to the namining of the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch, a minute book for the North Burnaby Committee on Radiation Hazards, and photographs of Simon Fraser University (SFU).
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
L'Estrange, Hazel
Notes
Title based on creator of subseries
MSS074, MSS052, PC248, PC372
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Burnaby Civic Employees subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription16
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of one photograph of a Burnaby Civic Employees picnic in 1949.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Civic Employees subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1987-09
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of one photograph of a Burnaby Civic Employees picnic in 1949.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Burnaby Civic Employees Union, CUPE Local 23
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC198
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North Burnaby Kiwanis Club subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59096
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949-1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of the administrative records of the North Burnaby Kiwanis Club. Subseries also includes photographs of Club members and events, felt badges, and member name plates.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1949-1977
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
North Burnaby Kiwanis Club subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of the administrative records of the North Burnaby Kiwanis Club. Subseries also includes photographs of Club members and events, felt badges, and member name plates.
History
The North Burnaby Kiwanis Club was first organized on May 31, 1949. The club was officially incorporated in 1954 with W.G. Switzer as its first president. The territorial limits of the club were of Burnaby from north of the Grandview highway to the easterly limits of the municipality, using the Great Northern Railway (G.N.R.) right-of-way as their division line. Membership consisted of men in good character and community standing, residing, having interest in, or engaged in recognised lines of business, agricultural, institutional and professional life within the territorial limits of the club. The North Burnaby Kiwanis Club’s goals were: to give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life; to encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships; to promote the adoption and application of higher social, business and professional standards; to develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship; to provide, through this club, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service and to build a better community; to cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will. The final meeting of the North Burnaby Kiwanis Club was held January 17, 1977.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
North Burnaby Kiwanis Club
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
MSS092, PC501
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Alfred Hickman subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription3
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of one photograph of Alfred Hickman outside Hickman's Grocery.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Hickman subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1986-31
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of one photograph of Alfred Hickman outside Hickman's Grocery.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Hickman, Alfred
Notes
Title taken from contents of subseries
PC183
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Grace Dickie subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1950]-1964
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the staff and students of Valleyview Kindergarten, Douglas Road School and Brentwood Park School. Also included is Parent Teacher Association (PTA) membership list from Valleyview Kindergarten.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1950]-1964
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Grace Dickie subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1989-03
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the staff and students of Valleyview Kindergarten, Douglas Road School and Brentwood Park School. Also included is Parent Teacher Association (PTA) membership list from Valleyview Kindergarten.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Dickie, Grace
Notes
Title based on creator of subseries
PC215, MSS043
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Robert Prittie subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription113
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1950-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consist of records created and collected by Robert Prittie during his teaching and political careers and following his retirement from public office. Records include Burnaby Teachers Association and other school organization records, election papers, and copies of various City reports an…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1950-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Robert Prittie subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1999-01
Scope and Content
Subseries consist of records created and collected by Robert Prittie during his teaching and political careers and following his retirement from public office. Records include Burnaby Teachers Association and other school organization records, election papers, and copies of various City reports and meeting minutes. Also included are photographic postcards of Burnaby, photographs of Robert Prittie attending official City functions, and aerial photographs of industrial and business sites in Burnaby.
History
Born in North Vancouver on December 5, 1919, Robert “Bob” William Prittie was the first of four sons born to Wilmot Prittie and Mary Adair. As a child, his health was weaker than younger brothers Bill, Eric and Halford, as he suffered from Polio and asthma. Bob was an industrious youth who left school early to work in a department store warehouse. At the outbreak of the Second World War, Bob enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force and spent the duration of the war serving on the ground in Canada at the Patricia Bay Air Force Base and the No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School in Manitoba, completing his high school education through correspondence courses. While at the Patricia Bay Air Force Base, he met pre-school teacher Grace King of Sidney, Vancouver Island. By 1940 they were married and soon after, had their first son, Robert King. In 1945, Bob was discharged from the air force with the rank of sergeant and entered the University of British Columbia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honours in history. After the war, Bob spent a few years working in Ottawa as a foreign-service officer, but he returned to UBC in 1949, receiving a diploma in education. He later undertook post-graduate studies at Laval University and Western Washington State College. Bob returned to Burnaby in 1950 following the tragic death of their son. He immediately began teaching. Over the next thirteen years, he taught at Sperling Avenue School, McPherson Park Junior High School, Burnaby South High School and Burnaby North High School. He and Grace went on to have three more children: Heather in 1951, Bruce in 1953, and Ian in 1955. In 1959 he was elected to serve as a member of the municipal Council, re-elected and serving until the end of his term in 1962 when he left to serve as Member of Parliament for the Burnaby-Richmond riding. He held that office until 1968. In January 1969, Bob first took office as Mayor of Burnaby and in that capacity served on the GVRD as a Director for a number of years. In May of 1973, he decided to resign as Mayor of Burnaby in order to take up a position as Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and in 1975 he was appointed as the Minister of Municipal Affairs, a post he held for a short time. After his tenure as Minister, Bob retired from public life and he and his second wife Isobel Pothecary moved to Victoria. Isobel had three children from a previous marriage: Alan, Deirdre and Fiona. Bob left an enduring legacy for the citizens of Burnaby as a champion of schools, libraries and parks and recreation programs. In 1978 he was awarded the title of "Freeman of the Municipality" and in 1991 a new branch of the Burnaby Public Library was opened and named after him. His status as Freeman and the naming of the library in his honour are testament to his record of service and dedication to the community and its citizens. Robert Prittie died on January 14, 2002.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
Notes
PC368, PC369, PC498, MSS086, MSS127
Title based on contents and creator of subseries
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Roy Staples and Hector MacCubbin subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription115
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1950]-[1970] (dates of originals), copied 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs and documents pertaining to the history of Oakalla Prison Farm.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1950]-[1970] (dates of originals), copied 1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Roy Staples and Hector MacCubbin subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1985-02
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs and documents pertaining to the history of Oakalla Prison Farm.
History
Hector MacCubbin was Principal officer at Oakalla Prison Farm. During a major disturbance in September of 1982 he fired three rounds of ammunition to prevent a mass exit from the yard. Roy Staples was a former Senior Corrections Officer. Roy has written numerous articles on Oakalla, including one on Oakalla's award winning Clydesdales.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Staples, Roy
MacCubbin, Hector
Notes
PC134, MSS018
Title based on creator of subseries
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Geoff Meugans subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription52
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951-1953
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
12 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs collected by Geoff Meugans depicting the Burnaby Lake interurban tramline, Tram #1234, and various stations throughout Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951-1953
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Geoff Meugans subseries
Physical Description
12 photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1988-08
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs collected by Geoff Meugans depicting the Burnaby Lake interurban tramline, Tram #1234, and various stations throughout Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Meugans, Geoff
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC208
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Nancy Peter subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97449
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952-1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs and textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of Burnaby Lake compiled by Nancy Peter. Subseries also contains one school report: "A Study of Burnaby taken from the Point of View of Education."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952-1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Nancy Peter subseries
Physical Description
Photographs and textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1992-45
BHS1992-40
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of Burnaby Lake compiled by Nancy Peter. Subseries also contains one school report: "A Study of Burnaby taken from the Point of View of Education."
History
Nancy M. Bailey was the vice principal of Lord Tweedsmeer Hight School in Cloverdale, BC. In 1941, she met Laurence J. Peter, an industrial arts teacher at the school. In 1943 the couple married and in 1947 they moved to Burnaby. Laurence and Nancy had four children: two boys, John and Ted, and two girls, Alice and Margaret. The family was actively involved in the Burnaby community with Laurence and Nancy taking part in local politics and community activities and their children participating in Boy Scouts and Girl Guides and music lessons. All four children graduated from Burnaby North High School and in 1970, Ted and Alice completed their studies at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). They worked local jobs in the community including on the construction of the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course. Laurence worked as a Mental Health Coordinator (Special Counselor) in the Vancouver School System and in 1959, Nancy joined the staff at the newly opened Burnaby Central Senior Secondary School as a Math teacher. She later became the head of the Mathematics Department at the school. The couple continued their education at summer school at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, where Nancy completed her Masters Degree in 1964 and Laurence his Doctoral degree in 1963. Laurence joined the faculty of the University of British Columbia in 1965 and received the WSU Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1980. The couple separated in 1965 and Laurence moved to California in 1966 to teach at the University of Southern California. Nancy continued to teach at Burnaby South, until her retirement in 1978 after 30 years as head of the Mathematics Department at Burnaby Central. She was an active member of the Burnaby Historical Society for many years. Nancy passed away in Nanaimo near her family on April 21, 2013 at the age of 97.
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Creator
Peter, Nancy M. Bailey
Notes
Title based on creator of subseries
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Archie Miller subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription5
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952-1971 (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
14 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs taken and collected by Archie Miller of civic building and community heritage assets, including Burnaby Municipal Hall and Interurban tram #1223.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1952-1971 (date of original), copied 1987
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Archie Miller subseries
Physical Description
14 photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1992-36
BHS1987-06
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs taken and collected by Archie Miller of civic building and community heritage assets, including Burnaby Municipal Hall and Interurban tram #1223.
History
Archie Miller was born in 1946 in New Westminster, BC into a family of commercial fishers. He served as the curator of the New Westminster musuem Irving House until his retirement in 1999. He authored "Irving House, a family history" with museum assistant Valerie Francis in 1988. Since retiring, Archie conducts local historical research and writes about BC with his wife, Dale.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Miller, Archie
Notes
Title based on creator of subseries
PC197, PC296
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Kathleen Collins subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97425
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953-1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of booklets written by Kathleen E. Collins, Primary Superintendent for the Burnaby School Board for use in Burnaby classrooms.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953-1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Kathleen Collins subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS2004-04
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of booklets written by Kathleen E. Collins, Primary Superintendent for the Burnaby School Board for use in Burnaby classrooms.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Collins, Kathleen
Notes
Title based on creator of subseries
MSS109
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Tinkerbell Kindergarten subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription123
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953-1993
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records and photographs created by the Tinkerbell Cooperative Kindergarten. Photographs depict students participating in various classroom activities and field trips.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1953-1993
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Tinkerbell Kindergarten subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1990-12
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records and photographs created by the Tinkerbell Cooperative Kindergarten. Photographs depict students participating in various classroom activities and field trips.
History
Tinkerbell Cooperative Kindergarten was established in 1955. The school was spearheaded by a group of mothers who felt that four and five year olds would benefit from a preschool. In February of that year, they met with the President of the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) and two members from the Helper's Committee of the Cooperative Play Group Association. They began meeting weekly to plan the opening of a local play group. On March 26, the group held a salvage drive to raise funds for equipment, and, with the help of the fathers, raised $142.00. They continued to raise funds though bingo, teas, and dances. Fathers made a stove, kitchen cabinets, easels, hand carved animals, screens, shelves and a wash stand. The Cooperative Kindergarten opened April 18, 1955 with an enrollment of 23 children. Lucy Emma Brown is considered the founder of the school, teaching kindergarten from the school's beginning in 1955 until it closed in 1968.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Tinkerbell Cooperative Kindergarten
Notes
PC246, MSS050
Title based on contents and creator of subseries
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Douglas Road School subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-[1985]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs and textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the demolition and construction of buildings at the Douglas Road school site, as well as a photocopied guest book of attendees to a Douglas Road school reunion.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-[1985]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Douglas Road School subseries
Physical Description
Photographs and textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1985-28
BHS2005-3
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the demolition and construction of buildings at the Douglas Road school site, as well as a photocopied guest book of attendees to a Douglas Road school reunion.
History
The Douglas Road School was originally established as a two-room school in 1908, which later expanded to four classrooms. Anticipating rapid settlement of this district, the School Board purchased two acres adjoining the original building. Two of the four rooms were designed to become one large auditorium suitable for special events and public gatherings, with seating for two hundred people. Designed by McCarter & Nairne, the school was built by contractor A.S. Perry.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Douglas Road School
Notes
Title based on contents of collection
PC471, MSS023
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North Burnaby Fish and Game Club subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription94
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of one minute book and one photograph created by the North Burnaby Fish and Game Club.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
North Burnaby Fish and Game Club subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and 1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-31
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of one minute book and one photograph created by the North Burnaby Fish and Game Club.
History
The North Burnaby Fish and Game Club was created out of the desire of Burnaby citizens for a club for sports fishermen, hunters, and archers. The inaugural meeting was held January 31, 1956 and Bill Killer, Maurice Griffin, Lloyd Smith, Gerry Wells, Joe Shand, Carson White and Bob Maitland were empowered by the 60 men present to form the organization. The club was officially registered in Victoria on March 12, 1958.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
North Burnaby Fish and Game Club
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC265, MSS063
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Robert Burnaby subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97442
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1959-[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of papers and other research materials collected by the Burnaby Historical Society pertaining to the life of Robert Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1959-[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Robert Burnaby subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of papers and other research materials collected by the Burnaby Historical Society pertaining to the life of Robert Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on content of subseries
PC598, MSS006
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Housing Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96461
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1960-2005
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
34 folders of textual records + 1 roll of microfilm
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Housing Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, residential conversion guidelines, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1960-2005
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Housing Committee subseries
Physical Description
34 folders of textual records + 1 roll of microfilm
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Housing Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, residential conversion guidelines, and terms of reference.
History
The Housing Committee was established on November 14, 1966. The Housing Committee advises on protecting and providing affordable housing to Burnaby residents. The Committee was renamed the Housing and Civic Development Committee from 1989 to 1991. After 1991, Council split the Housing and Civic Development Committee into two separate committees: Housing Committee and Civic Development Committee. The Housing Committee was called Community Planning and Housing Committee from 1997 to 2002, and from 2003 to 2005, the Community Planning and Housing Committee was renamed Housing Committee again. In 2006, the Housing Committee was called the Community Development Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Housewives Holiday subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription67
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1960-1961
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textuals record and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of one scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, photographs, and notes created by the Housewives' Holiday series which took place at Bonsor Hall during the early 1960s.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1960-1961
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Housewives Holiday subseries
Physical Description
Textuals record and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1986-33
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of one scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, photographs, and notes created by the Housewives' Holiday series which took place at Bonsor Hall during the early 1960s.
History
The idea of having a "Housewives' Holiday" in South Burnaby originated in February of 1959 when Mary Forsyth attended a Vancouver "Y's" Housewives Holiday and wanted to create one for South Burnaby. Mary Forsyth, Ruth Turner, and Faye Reagh formed a committee in February of 1960 and began planning. Dorothy Turnbull became their treasurer in June. The Housewives' Holiday (a branch of the Clinton-Glenwood Recreation Association) series took place at the then newly renovated Bonsor Hall with events such as "Keep Fit," dancing, Judo, table tennis, and "Living and Learning" as well as guest speakers from places such as the Burnaby School Board, the Metropolitan Health Centre, as well as a nursery offered for children ages three to five. Held each Thursday from 10 am to 2:30 pm, the first session ran from October 6 to December 8 1960.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Housewives Holiday
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
MSS027, PC387
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Tony S. Fabian subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription125
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1961 or 1962]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs collected by Tony Fabian showing land being cleared at 5288 Hardwick Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1961 or 1962]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Tony S. Fabian subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1991-09
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs collected by Tony Fabian showing land being cleared at 5288 Hardwick Street.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Fabian, Tony S.
Notes
PC251
Title based on creator of subseries
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Eva Anderson subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64855
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1962-1967
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 scrapbook
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of the scrapbook presented to Eva Anderson on her retirement in 1967 after 19 years of employment in the Treasury Department of the Municipality of Burnaby. Enclosed in the scrapbook are forty-two photographs accompanied by handwritten notes, typed poems and greeting cards.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1962-1967
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Eva Anderson subseries
Physical Description
1 scrapbook
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS2007-02
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of the scrapbook presented to Eva Anderson on her retirement in 1967 after 19 years of employment in the Treasury Department of the Municipality of Burnaby. Enclosed in the scrapbook are forty-two photographs accompanied by handwritten notes, typed poems and greeting cards.
History
Eva Anderson joined the Treasury Department (now the Finance Department) of Burnaby Municipal Hall in 1949, located on Kingsway near Edmonds at that time. She was well-liked in the department, often complimented for her "soft, Scottish smile." She retired in 1967 following the move to the new hall located on Grandview-Douglas Highway (now Canada Way). Eva passed away in Burnaby on April 22, 2006, at the age of 87.
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Creator
Anderson, Eva
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
MSS123
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Baldwin family subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65666
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consist of records pertaining to the Baldwin family home. Included in the fonds are newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and photographs of the house taken by Basil King.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1964-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Baldwin family subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1998-03
Scope and Content
Subseries consist of records pertaining to the Baldwin family home. Included in the fonds are newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and photographs of the house taken by Basil King.
History
In 1959 Dr. William "Bill" Baldwin (d. 1987) and his wife Ruth (d. 2009) bought a cottage and approximately two and a half acres of land on the shores of Deer Lake for $16,000. The cottage and land had been owned by one of Dr. Baldwin’s colleagues at Burnaby Hospital. The couple lived in the cottage with their two young children John (b.1958) and Susan (b.1959) for a few years before deciding to renovate and expand their home. William was close friends with Arthur Erickson, the two having gone to Prince of Wales High School and McGill University together. Ruth decided that they needed a lakeshore home rather than a renovation on their cottage and Arthur Erickson would be the man to design it. Local builder Torstein Kravik completed the house in 1965. The home is considered an early example of Erickson’s design aesthetic, demonstrating his vision of "site, light and cadence." It is thought to be the best example of West Coast contemporary architecture in Burnaby. In 2001, at the age of seventy-eight, Ruth approached the City of Burnaby about buying the property,on the condition that the house be protected and that Ruth could continue to rent the home. The City purchased it and gave it Heritage designation. As of 2010, the Baldwin home and garden is on lease to The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) to serve as a “guest house.” It is available for lease to local residents and visitors for overnight stays.
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Creator
Baldwin, Ruth
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
Photo catalogue 357, MSS145
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Century Park Museum Association and Burnaby Historical Society subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58443
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965-1980
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of administrative papers pertaining to the Burnaby Historical Society and the Century Park Museum Association, including the Burnaby Historical Society’s constitution. Also included are membership lists, directors reports and donation records for the Century Park Museum Associati…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965-1980
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Century Park Museum Association and Burnaby Historical Society subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1998-11
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of administrative papers pertaining to the Burnaby Historical Society and the Century Park Museum Association, including the Burnaby Historical Society’s constitution. Also included are membership lists, directors reports and donation records for the Century Park Museum Association, as well as protocol for volunteering at the Manor House.
History
The Century Park Museum Association was founded under the auspices of the Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee, to administer Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative Project, Heritage Village.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Century Park Museum Association
Notes
MSS085
Title based on contents of subseries
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Mary Forsyth subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97409
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1966] (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 manuscript
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of a photocopied copy of Alan D. Hassell's "The Hassells of Early Radio - My Life and Times with Uncle Billy" manuscript collected by Mary Forsyth.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1966] (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Mary Forsyth subseries
Physical Description
1 manuscript
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1993-15
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of a photocopied copy of Alan D. Hassell's "The Hassells of Early Radio - My Life and Times with Uncle Billy" manuscript collected by Mary Forsyth.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Forsyth, Mary
Notes
Title based on collector of subseries
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Burnaby Arts Council subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55023
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, membership lists, press releases, presentations, fundraising material, posters, scripts, budgets and financial statements created and compiled by the Burnaby Arts Council between 1966 and 1989.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Arts Council subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1998-06
BHS1998-04
Scope and Content
Subseries consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, membership lists, press releases, presentations, fundraising material, posters, scripts, budgets and financial statements created and compiled by the Burnaby Arts Council between 1966 and 1989.
History
The Burnaby Arts Council was formed in the early 1960s and was comprised of representatives from six existing arts organizations: the Burnaby Writer's Society, the Burnaby Historical Society, the Burnaby Art Gallery, the Burnaby Players, the Burnaby Civic Opera and a dance group. The Council was initially called the Fine Arts Council and its first mandate was to see the Art Gallery move from its location in the basement of the Burnaby Kingsway Library into premises of its own. Sheila Kincaid was a driving force behind this venture and when the Gallery was successfully relocated, she became the first director of the Burnaby Art Gallery in its present location in Ceperley House. During the 1967 Centennial Year, one of the Municipal projects for the Centennial was the dedication of the land at Deer Lake Park for an Arts Centre. At this time, the Fine Arts Council changed its name to the Burnaby Arts Council and the group focused its energies on securing funding for needed renovations and staffing for the Gallery and Arts Centre. That year, all the groups in the Council donated their share of the Provincial Cultural Grants toward outfitting the James Cowan Theatre. 1967 also saw a big Festival of the Arts produced to raise the public's awareness of the Arts Centre. During the late 1960s, the Council worked to get registered Society status and by 1976, it was fully incorporated. Throughout the years, the Burnaby Arts Council has supported and sponsored the arts and arts programs in Burnaby. Events such as the Burnaby Craft Market, the Burnaby Summer Theatre, the Christmas Craft Fair, and various concert series, studio tours, exhibitions and displays have been presented by the Council and it continues to be an active and driving force behind the celebration of arts and culture in Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Burnaby Arts Council
Notes
Title based on creator and contents of subseries
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Confederation Community Centre for the Retired subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1967-1988
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records related to the Confederation Community Centre for the Retired, also known as Confederation House. Records include minutes, reports, and correspondence, as well as photographs that depict some events held at the Centre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1967-1988
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Confederation Community Centre for the Retired subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1997-03
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records related to the Confederation Community Centre for the Retired, also known as Confederation House. Records include minutes, reports, and correspondence, as well as photographs that depict some events held at the Centre.
History
In 1959, Commissioner George McLean, a former Alderman, first met with the elder citizens of northern Burnaby who, not wanting to be programmed into other recreation centres, expressed their need for their own community building. Over the next decade, representatives of the O.A.P.O., Senior Citizen Associations, and the existing elder citizen’s programme at Willingdon Heights met with members of the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff to discuss what type of facility was needed to meet the recreational needs of the retired population in North Burnaby. In 1971, the Burnaby Parks and Recreation Commission authorized the building of the Confederation Community Centre for the Retired (also known as Confederation House) at 4585 Albert Street. Architect Norman S. Jones designed the building with the assistance of Consultant W.D. McKinnon of Industrial Construction Centre Ltd. A sod turning ceremony was held on Friday, June 11, 1971. A minimal mandatory membership fee was established in order to establish a membership list. As it was then, and continues to be today, anyone fifty or over and retired is eligible for membership. The Centre offers exercise classes, credit and non-credit college courses, drop-in, club activities and social events.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Confederation Community Centre for the Retired
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC343, PC344, MSS083
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Traffic Safety Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96476
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
365 folders of textual records + 1 roll of microfilm + 1 photograph + 1 optical disc
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic Safety Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and various Burnaby streets.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Traffic Safety Committee subseries
Physical Description
365 folders of textual records + 1 roll of microfilm + 1 photograph + 1 optical disc
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic Safety Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and various Burnaby streets.
History
The Traffic Safety Committee was established on April 26, 1954. The Committee advises on ways to improve the safety of Burnaby roads and streets. On November 20, 1989 all matters relating to traffic safety became the responsibility of the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Traffic Safety Division). On January 13, 2003 the Committee returned to being known as the Traffic Safety Committee. The Traffic Safety Committee was integrated with the Public Safety Committee on February 20, 2017. On January 23, 2019 Council passed a report to once again create The Traffic Safety Committee as a stand-alone committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Fire Hall Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96455
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1971
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Fire Hall Committee.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1971
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Fire Hall Committee subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Fire Hall Committee.
History
The Fire Hall Committee was established on June 23, 1969. Formally named the Fire Hall (Central Headquarters) Committee, this committee advised on the construction of the Central Headquarters Fire Hall for the Burnaby Fire Department. This committee disbanded in 1971.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Oral history subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64783
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
4 boxes of audio/visual materials
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of oral history tapes created from interviews with early Burnaby residents. Interviews appear to have been conducted by both Burnaby Village Museum staff and Burnaby Historical Society members. Subseries also includes oral history tapes conducted by history students while atte…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Physical Description
4 boxes of audio/visual materials
Material Details
Audio cassette tapes and 30 magnetic tape reels
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of oral history tapes created from interviews with early Burnaby residents. Interviews appear to have been conducted by both Burnaby Village Museum staff and Burnaby Historical Society members. Subseries also includes oral history tapes conducted by history students while attending Simon Fraser University. A number of the SFU tapes are titled either "Burnaby in the Thirties" or "Local History Tapes."
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
MSS137, 100-13-01:100-13-25
Paper finding aids accompany this series
Interviews were digitized in 2010 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Seton Academy subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription119
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records related to Seton Villa and Seton Academy.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Seton Academy subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1988-11
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records related to Seton Villa and Seton Academy.
History
Seton Academy operated out of the mansion known as "Overlynn" in the Burnaby Heights area. The main residence was built in 1907 as a private home. The school was built in 1954 and functioned as a private school and convent. Following the closure of the school, Action Line Housing Society purchased the property and developed it into a senior citizens housing and care facility. As there was a delay in obtaining government grants, Seton was briefly leased out to Simon Fraser University to the cover mortgage and maintenance.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Seton Academy
Notes
MSS037
Title based on contents of subseries
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South Burnaby Men's Club subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65766
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
18 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs donated by the South Burnaby Men's Club depicting the stages of construction of the church at Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
South Burnaby Men's Club subseries
Physical Description
18 photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Accession Number
BHS2004-03
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs donated by the South Burnaby Men's Club depicting the stages of construction of the church at Burnaby Village Museum.
History
Since 1952, the South Burnaby Metro Club (formerly known as the South Burnaby Men's Club) has been working to help the children of the community. Guided by the motto: "Dedicated to Youth", the club has sponsored numerous youth sporting events and has played a key role in the development of many of Burnaby's youth programs and facilities, including the Bonsor Recreation Centre and Ron McLean Park.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
South Burnaby Metro Club
Notes
PC462
History taken from www.sbmc.net (South Burnaby Metro Club website)
Title based on creator of subseries
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Bell's restoration, upgrades and repairs subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17002
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1973-2012
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records + approx. 6 architectural drawings
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of correspondence, reports, tenders, workplans and budget information regarding the moving, restoration, repairs and upgrades to the Whitechurch Hardware - Bell's Dry Goods building on exhibit at Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Bell's Dry Goods exhibit series
Subseries
Bell's restoration, upgrades and repairs subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records + approx. 6 architectural drawings
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of correspondence, reports, tenders, workplans and budget information regarding the moving, restoration, repairs and upgrades to the Whitechurch Hardware - Bell's Dry Goods building on exhibit at Burnaby Village Museum.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5
Access Restriction
Subject to FIPPA
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FIPPA
Date
1973-2012
Media Type
Textual Record
Architectural Drawing
Notes
Title based on content of subseries
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Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96374
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1974-1999
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
5 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1974-1999
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee subseries
Physical Description
5 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
History
The Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee was established in 1997. This committee was created in order review the Chevron Green Belt area prepared in 1975. The Committee was responsible for organizing public and staff input regarding the boundaries of the buffer zone, road patterns, and trail routing, landscaping, and ensuring a positive relationship with the adjoining neighbourhood. The Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee disbanded at the end of 1999.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Bell's building photographs subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17003
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1974-1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
96 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs documenting the move, restoration, repairs and upgrades of the Whitechurch Hardware - Bell's Dry Goods building at it's original location on Sixth Street as well as on site at Burnaby Village Museum. Also includes exterior views of the building on site.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Bell's Dry Goods exhibit series
Subseries
Bell's building photographs subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
96 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs documenting the move, restoration, repairs and upgrades of the Whitechurch Hardware - Bell's Dry Goods building at it's original location on Sixth Street as well as on site at Burnaby Village Museum. Also includes exterior views of the building on site.
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1974-1995
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on content of subseries
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Royal Bank history and restoration records subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18551
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1974-[1999], predominant 1975-1993
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of of records pertaining to the history, acquistion, restoration, opening and exhibit of the Royal Bank building that was relocated from it's original location at Britannia Beach to Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) in 1976.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Royal Bank exhibit series
Subseries
Royal Bank history and restoration records subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of of records pertaining to the history, acquistion, restoration, opening and exhibit of the Royal Bank building that was relocated from it's original location at Britannia Beach to Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) in 1976.
Accession Code
BV022.1
Date
1974-[1999], predominant 1975-1993
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
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Royal Bank building photographs subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18552
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1975-1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
79 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the Royal Bank building documenting it's location at Britannia Beach, transportation via barge and flatbed truck to Heritage Village, installation on a new foundation and the building's restoration prior to opening in 1977.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Royal Bank exhibit series
Subseries
Royal Bank building photographs subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
79 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the Royal Bank building documenting it's location at Britannia Beach, transportation via barge and flatbed truck to Heritage Village, installation on a new foundation and the building's restoration prior to opening in 1977.
Accession Code
BV020.5
BV022.1
Date
1975-1976
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
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Windows to Burnaby's Past subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97407
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1976-1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs compiled for "Window to Burnaby's Past: A preliminary survey of Burnaby's Pre-1930 buildings" and a copy of the final report. The report was prepared by Ann Watson and assisted by Jim Wolf for the Burnaby Historical Society between May 13 and August 13, 1985.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1976-1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Windows to Burnaby's Past subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1985-21
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs compiled for "Window to Burnaby's Past: A preliminary survey of Burnaby's Pre-1930 buildings" and a copy of the final report. The report was prepared by Ann Watson and assisted by Jim Wolf for the Burnaby Historical Society between May 13 and August 13, 1985.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on content of subseries
PC151, MSS177
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Election Procedures Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96444
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1977
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Election Procedures Committee including election procedures.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1977
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Election Procedures Committee subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Election Procedures Committee including election procedures.
History
The Election Procedures Committee was established on September 8, 1969. This committee advised Council on election procedures and best practices including the establishment of registration booths, voting machines, civic party affiliations on ballots, terms of office for Council Members, election signs, and other considerations. The Election Procedures Committee disbanded in 1978.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Royal Bank exhibit photographs subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription18553
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1977-1999
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
48 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the exterior and interior of the Royal Bank building after it was relocated to the Heritage Village Museum and opened as an exhibit on the site in 1977. Photographs include the opening ceremonies in May 1977 along with detailed views of the exhibit and artifacts…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Royal Bank exhibit series
Subseries
Royal Bank exhibit photographs subseries
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
48 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the exterior and interior of the Royal Bank building after it was relocated to the Heritage Village Museum and opened as an exhibit on the site in 1977. Photographs include the opening ceremonies in May 1977 along with detailed views of the exhibit and artifacts on display.
Accession Code
BV020.5
BV022.1
Date
1977-1999
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
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Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division) subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96475
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1978-2002
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
42 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division) including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1978-2002
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division) subseries
Physical Description
42 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division) including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
History
The Traffic and Transportation Committee was established on November 20, 1989. The Committee was immediately divided in two, creating the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Traffic Safety Division) and the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division). Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division) was concerned with matters of public transit including annual service plans, proposed service changes, community transportation plans, public transportation awareness, etc. On January 13, 2003 these committees returned to their previously known names; the Traffic Safety Committee and Transportation Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Executive Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96448
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1980-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
122 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Executive Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, grant reports, grant applications, lease grants, and Christmas dinner grants.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1980-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Executive Committee subseries
Physical Description
122 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Executive Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, grant reports, grant applications, lease grants, and Christmas dinner grants.
History
Executive Committee was established on November 20, 1989. This committee assumed the responsibilities of the existing Finance Advisory Committee, the Exempt Staff Committee of Council, and the Council Procedures Committee. In January 2015, the responsibility for reviewing nominations and making recommendations for the City’s Citizen of the Year (Kushiro Cup recipient) was transferred to the Executive Committee of Council. The Committee advises on provision of grants to help cultural, athletic and volunteer assistance groups that provide a service or promote activities that are beneficial to Burnaby. This Committee also deals with human resource issues related to Senior Exempt staff and any other matters referred by Council. The Executive Committee of Council was integrated with the Financial Management Committee on February 20, 2017. On January 23, 2019 Council passed a report to dissolve the previous integration of The Executive Committee of Council with The Financial Management Committee, and once again have it be a stand-alone committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Grants and Publicity Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96457
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1980-1993
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
21 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Grants and Publicity Committee including agendas, worksheets and budgets, correspondence, committee reports, applications, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1980-1993
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Grants and Publicity Committee subseries
Physical Description
21 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Grants and Publicity Committee including agendas, worksheets and budgets, correspondence, committee reports, applications, and terms of reference.
History
In 1967 the Grants Committee was merged with the Publicity Committee to become the Grants and Publicity Committee. On November 20, 1989 all matters relating to grants and publicity became the responsibility of the Executive Committee of Council.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Ad Hoc Committee on Dog Control subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96029
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983-1989
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
5 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Ad Hoc Committee on Dog Control including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983-1989
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Ad Hoc Committee on Dog Control subseries
Physical Description
5 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Ad Hoc Committee on Dog Control including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
History
The Ad Hoc Committee on Dog Control was established by Council on May 25, 1987. Council, at the regular Council meeting held on November 20, 1989 adopted a report to reorganize the committee structure by grouping related subjects and establishing 5 standing committees. The Ad Hoc Committee on Dog Control was dissolved and all matters relating to dog control became the responsibility of the Community Issues and Social Planning Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Crime Prevention Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96430
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983-1989
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
8 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Crime Prevention Committee including agendas, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983-1989
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Crime Prevention Committee subseries
Physical Description
8 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Crime Prevention Committee including agendas, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
History
The Crime Prevention Committee was established on February 22, 1982. On November 20, 1989 this committee disbanded and all matters relating to crime prevention became the responsibility of the Community Issues and Social Planning Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Finance Advisory Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96451
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983-1985
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Finance Advisory Committee.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983-1985
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Finance Advisory Committee subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Finance Advisory Committee.
History
The Finance Advisory Committee was established on September 6, 1983. The Committee was introduced in order to provide a counter balance in the decision making process with the Management Committee. Its function was to assist and advise Council on financial matters. On November 20, 1989 Council adopted a report to reorganize the Committee structure, and all matters relating to financial advisory became the responsibility of the Executive Committee of Council.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Management Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96465
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983-1990
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Management Committee.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1983-1990
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Management Committee subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Management Committee.
History
The Management Committee was established in November of 1981. It consisted of the City Manager and department Directors. The purpose of this committee was to improve coordination between departments, improve the allocation of the City Manager's time, improve organizational balance and remove overlaps, and increase ability to develop successors to the City Manager's position.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Community Standards Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96427
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1984-1993
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
4 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Standards Committee including agendas, correspondence, and committee reports.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1984-1993
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Community Standards Committee subseries
Physical Description
4 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Standards Committee including agendas, correspondence, and committee reports.
History
The Community Standards Committee was established on May 7, 1984. The Committee's purpose was to define community standards in Burnaby and to facilitate public education and awareness about community standards. This committee disbanded on December 8, 1986.
Media Type
Textual Record
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