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Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15125
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 6 Jan. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded) + 1 envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks hi…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded) + 1 envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks his aunt for parcels that he's received and reflects on his Christmas and New Years celebration.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.13
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 6 Jan. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 L/Sgt. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"
- Stamp on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. REGT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELDPOST_OFFICE_483_JAN. 15 /43"
Images
Burnaby Clef Society papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57816
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1949-1999
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records and 4 photographs : col.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the Burnaby Clef Society, including newspaper clippings, programmes, correspondence, and the Burnaby Clef Society's constitution.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1949-1999
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Clef Society subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records and 4 photographs : col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS020-009
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the Burnaby Clef Society, including newspaper clippings, programmes, correspondence, and the Burnaby Clef Society's constitution.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph 142-001 reads: "Jamie Parker in '82 at Cofed. House Albert St. in Burnaby"
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph 142-001 reads: "Violinist ______?"
- Note in black ink on verso of photograph 142-003 reads: "Jamie Parker in recital"
Images
5th Burnaby Brownie Pack scrapbook
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4584
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1948-1965
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook (2 digital files : (pdfs) + 58 photographs : col. (tiffs)) + 1 file of textual records + photographs + illustrations + ephemera
- Scope and Content
- File consists of images and original records from a scrapbook that was created by Mrs.M. Bate during her involvement with Burnaby Girl Guides. The original scrapbook is titled: "Scrapbook / Presented to / 5th Burnaby Brownie Pack / by Mrs. M. Bate / April 7th 1948" . The scrapbook contains 62 photo…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook (2 digital files : (pdfs) + 58 photographs : col. (tiffs)) + 1 file of textual records + photographs + illustrations + ephemera
- Scope and Content
- File consists of images and original records from a scrapbook that was created by Mrs.M. Bate during her involvement with Burnaby Girl Guides. The original scrapbook is titled: "Scrapbook / Presented to / 5th Burnaby Brownie Pack / by Mrs. M. Bate / April 7th 1948" . The scrapbook contains 62 photographs, newspaper clippings, original artwork and memorabilia for 5th Brownie Pack; 1948 to 1965. Many of the photographs are described with notes on each page, some photographs refer to : a group photo of brownies and leaders gathered on April 7th, 1948 for the "Presentation of 3 Proficiency Badges and 17 Golden Bars" outside [St. Alban's church]; A Guide Rally at Hastings Auditorium; Sports Day events held at Stanley Park June 1948; Girl Guide parade floats for Community Day 1949 and 1950; Lady Baden-Powell in Vancouver ca. 1952; 3rd Brownie Pack Easter visit to Eatons; Christmas Party 1958 and a Gathering of Guides and Scouts on Burnaby Mountain [1961].Scrapbook also includes various awards, certificates, original artwork, correspondence and a pop up Christmas Card.
- Creator
- Bate, May
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.156
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1948-1965
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Digital images were created of the scrapbook prior to selective retention of original records
- A selection of textual records have been retained under BV015.35.156
- A selection of photographs from scrapbook have been retained and some are described at item level (BV015.35.169 to BV015.35.188)
- Christmas card is described separately under BV015.35.332
Images
Documents
Marriage certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20315
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 12 Apr. 1948
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of the marriage certificate of Margaret Carr and Joseph Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie April 12, 1948.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of the marriage certificate of Margaret Carr and Joseph Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie April 12, 1948.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Weddings
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.38
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 12 Apr. 1948
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Wedding invitation
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20316
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 14 Apr. 1948
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 invitation
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an invitation to attend a reception for Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Corsbie (Joseph H. Corsbie and Margaret Corsbie) on the occasion of their marriage from Harold E. Winch M.L.A. Leader of the Oppostion. The reception is to be held in the Coalition Members Room in the BC Parliament buldings
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 invitation
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an invitation to attend a reception for Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Corsbie (Joseph H. Corsbie and Margaret Corsbie) on the occasion of their marriage from Harold E. Winch M.L.A. Leader of the Oppostion. The reception is to be held in the Coalition Members Room in the BC Parliament buldings
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Weddings
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.39
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 14 Apr. 1948
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Congratulatory certificate to Mr. and Mrs. Corsbie
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20317
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 14 Apr. 1948
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate : col. ; handpainted on cardstock 38.5 x 23 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a hand painted congratulatory certificate with original signatures which reads: "Best Wishes to Mr. J.H. Corsbie, M.L.A. and Mrs. Corsbie, on the occasion of their marriage, from the Members of the British Columbia Legislature" dated 14th April 1948.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate : col. ; handpainted on cardstock 38.5 x 23 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a hand painted congratulatory certificate with original signatures which reads: "Best Wishes to Mr. J.H. Corsbie, M.L.A. and Mrs. Corsbie, on the occasion of their marriage, from the Members of the British Columbia Legislature" dated 14th April 1948.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Weddings
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.40
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 14 Apr. 1948
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Marriage book for John Leonard Norton and Margaret Knight
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15316
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 27 Sep. 1947
- Collection/Fonds
- Margaret Norton fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a twelve page marriage book that includes a certificate authenticating the marriage of John Leonard Norton to Margaret Knight at Vancouver Heights United Church on September 27, 1947 along with other details of the ceremony.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Margaret Norton fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 booklet
- Material Details
- textured card stock cover with six pages; printed both sides; folded in half and bound to cover with single cord at centre fold
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a twelve page marriage book that includes a certificate authenticating the marriage of John Leonard Norton to Margaret Knight at Vancouver Heights United Church on September 27, 1947 along with other details of the ceremony.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
- Accession Code
- BV020.34.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 27 Sep. 1947
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- March 22, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- All Saints Anglican Church was located in Burnaby on Royal Oak Avenue
Images
Lions Club membership card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9777
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Hugh H. Stewart fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 textual record
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of one membership card for Hugh H. Stewart to the "International Association of Lions Club". The membership card covers the term from July 12, 1945 to December 31, 1945.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Hugh H. Stewart fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 textual record
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of one membership card for Hugh H. Stewart to the "International Association of Lions Club". The membership card covers the term from July 12, 1945 to December 31, 1945.
- Names
- Lions Club International
- Accession Code
- HV979.50.191
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Date
- 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of item
Images
War service gratuity for E.W. Martin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15106
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 28 Nov. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Department of National Defence statement of war service gratuity issued to Elmer W. Martin for overseas service.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Department of National Defence statement of war service gratuity issued to Elmer W. Martin for overseas service.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.39
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 28 Nov. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Final settlement of pay and allowances
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15107
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- Oct. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a "Final Settlement of Pay and Allowances" issued to Wing Commander E.W. Martin of Regiment No. C. 522.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a "Final Settlement of Pay and Allowances" issued to Wing Commander E.W. Martin of Regiment No. C. 522.
- Names
- Martin, Elmer Wilson
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.40
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- Oct. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
![Application for enlistment or appointment to RCAF during transition period, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0041_001.jpg?width=280)
Application for enlistment or appointment to RCAF during transition period
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15108
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. (one page double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of Appendix to Afro 1455 - Application for Enlistment or Appointment to RCAF during the Transition period issued to Elmer Wilson Martin, Wing Commander, Number C 522. Application includes Martin's education, civilian qualifications and brief service history with RCAF, other education,…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. (one page double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of Appendix to Afro 1455 - Application for Enlistment or Appointment to RCAF during the Transition period issued to Elmer Wilson Martin, Wing Commander, Number C 522. Application includes Martin's education, civilian qualifications and brief service history with RCAF, other education, honours and awards and special qualifications.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.41
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
![Application for enlistment or appointment to RCAF during transition period, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0041_001.jpg)
![War staff college transcript, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0042_001.jpg?width=280)
War staff college transcript
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15109
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of Appendix to Afro 734 - RCAF War Staff College transcript for Elmer Wilson Martin. The transcript includes information on Martin's education between 1925 and 1931 and details of his military service career between 1926 and 1945. Transcript is unsigned.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of Appendix to Afro 734 - RCAF War Staff College transcript for Elmer Wilson Martin. The transcript includes information on Martin's education between 1925 and 1931 and details of his military service career between 1926 and 1945. Transcript is unsigned.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.42
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
![War staff college transcript, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0042_001.jpg)
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15147
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 8 Feb. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin tells of how his regiment is now in Germany and that he is writing to her from a bombed out cellar in a German town; he tells of his current position as Battery Signal Sergeant and of how he and his regiment observed a German soldier being captured.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.34
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 8 Feb. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE.../ FE 12 / 45"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15148
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 28 Feb. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Co…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Colin writes his letter while in Germany; he describes the current state of the war there and how the soldiers are eating much better.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.35
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 28 Feb. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / * / MR 3 / 45"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15149
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 24 Mar. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Co…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Colin writes his letter from a cellar somewhere in Germany; he tells of how the mail has had a tough time getting through; thanks May for her parcel that she sent; how they've been fighting hard against the Germans and how he hopes that it will all be over soon.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.36
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 24 Mar. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / * / MR 27 / 45"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15150
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 Apr. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks May for a registered letter containing a neck chain; how the troops are advancing on the Germans each day and of how the people were glad to see them when they crossed the Rhine into Holland.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.37
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 5 Apr. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / * / AP 7 / 45"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15151
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 7 Apr. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks May for her last letter; he tells of how he's been in touch with his younger brother Allan who is unhappy that he's too young to go overseas; wonders about the war in Japan and whether he'll volunteer after the war is over in Europe; he conveys that he is part of the Third Division and that they are going to get a new insignia patch with a rat in the centre due to their division nickname "the water rats" resulting from time spent fighting in the flooded areas.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.38
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 7 Apr. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / * / AP 10 / 45"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15152
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 27 Apr. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin thanks May for her recent parcel; he tells of how they've been busy in the drive across the North of Holland; how they're back in Germany now and while on a mission they had to take thirty German prisoners; how he heard from his brother Allan about coming overseas to Police Germany after the war is over; how he's heard that the Americans and Russians have linked up and wonders why the Germans won't quit.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.39
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 27 Apr. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / * / AP 29 / 45"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15153
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 9 May 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Co…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Colin writes his letter from Germany; wishes that he could have been a part of VE day celebrations in Vancouver; tells of how they haven't fired a shot since May 4th and did their celebrating then; how he's been working getting equipment and vehicles cleaned up; how he learned through broadcasts about celebrations in England and he plans on taking his next leave there; he expects that they will tour around Germany until he's released to return home.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.40
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 9 May 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamps read: F P O T O 3 / MY 10 / 45"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15154
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 30 Jun. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he may not returnn home until October and explains the process by which they're being released; he tells that he was in hospital due to injuries to his feet which were exasperated after attending a dance and how he learned of his father's recent accident.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.41
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 30 Jun. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 900 / * / JU 30 / 45"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Joseph H. Corsbie receives Distinguished Flying Cross
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20311
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a one page document entitled "Joseph H. Corsbie receives D.F.C." The document describes the details of Royal Canadian Air Force members being decorated by the Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks including Joseph H. Corsbie who was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross. Corsbie was …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a one page document entitled "Joseph H. Corsbie receives D.F.C." The document describes the details of Royal Canadian Air Force members being decorated by the Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks including Joseph H. Corsbie who was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross. Corsbie was decorated for his heroic actions when his 626 Squadron crew were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew were wounded on December 31, 1944.
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.34
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 25-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Royal Canadian Air Force certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20313
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- Sep. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Certificate of Service issued to Flying Officer Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Corsbie on September 8th, 1945.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Certificate of Service issued to Flying Officer Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Corsbie on September 8th, 1945.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.36
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- Sep. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Department of National Defence identification card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20314
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Department of National Defence (Air Force) entitlement identification card to wear the War Service Badge.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Department of National Defence (Air Force) entitlement identification card to wear the War Service Badge.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.37
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Invitation for RCAF Station Summerside dance
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20362
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 28 Jul. 1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 invitation
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an invitation addressed to Robert Leonard Love and Mrs. (Margarett) Love for a dance held on July 28, 1945 at Royal Canadian Air Force Station Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 invitation
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an invitation addressed to Robert Leonard Love and Mrs. (Margarett) Love for a dance held on July 28, 1945 at Royal Canadian Air Force Station Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
- Creator
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Subjects
- Recreational Activities - Dancing
- Names
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Accession Code
- BV023.24.9
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 28 Jul. 1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-12-04
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Appreciation certificate to Elmer Wilson Martin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15066
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 26 May 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate : lithographic print on blue paper ; 50.5 x 33 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a certificate of appreciation to WC E. W. Martin for his services as Chief Engineering Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The certificate is signed by RCAF members of the maintenance wing wishing him luck while serving overseas.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 certificate : lithographic print on blue paper ; 50.5 x 33 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a certificate of appreciation to WC E. W. Martin for his services as Chief Engineering Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The certificate is signed by RCAF members of the maintenance wing wishing him luck while serving overseas.
- Accession Code
- BV019.37.11
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 26 May 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 4, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Royal Canadian Air Force identity card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15081
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 24 Oct. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
- Material Details
- pink coloured card stock
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.16
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 24 Oct. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
![Royal Canadian Air Force identity card, [1944] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0017_001.jpg?width=280)
Royal Canadian Air Force identity card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15082
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1944]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
- Material Details
- blue coloured card stock
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.17
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1944]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
![Royal Canadian Air Force identity card, [1944] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0017_001.jpg)
![Officer's mess card, [1944] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0023_001.jpg?width=280)
Officer's mess card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15099
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1944]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an identification card made out to E.W. Martin, Wing Commander for Officer's Mess No. 5 Mannning Depot R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Lachine, Quebec.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an identification card made out to E.W. Martin, Wing Commander for Officer's Mess No. 5 Mannning Depot R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Lachine, Quebec.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.23
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [1944]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
![Officer's mess card, [1944] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0023_001.jpg)
Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15132
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 6 Jan. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin re…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on Christmas dinner and how he celebrated New Years Eve. He also tells of how they put on a party for two hundred and fifty kids in town. The men in service made a bunch of toys and saved candy and chocolate bars from their parcels to gift to the children and one of them handed them out while dressed as Santa Clause. He tells of how he's going on leave again this month and thanks his aunt for gifts that she sent.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.20
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 6 Jan. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / M. Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. / C.A.O."
- Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING"
Images
Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15133
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 Jul. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from ho…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin tells of how he's received many letters since being in hospital; of how he is healing from his wounds and how he and other wounded soldiers listen to radio shows while convalescing.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.21
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 5 Jul. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Lund Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "
- Circular stamp in black ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "POST OFFICE 238 FIELD POST / JY 6 / 44"
Images
Air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15137
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 28 Jun. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospit…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable on the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin thanks May for her letters; tells of how he's been convalescing in bed for twenty days with damage to one of his lungs and how he and others in the ward have been listening to radio shows on a Red Cross radio.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.25
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 28 Jun. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on air mail letter reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "
- Circular stamp in black ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "POST OFFICE 230 FIELD POST / JU 29 / 44"
Images
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15138
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 14 Jul. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. (one page double sided) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. (one page double sided) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Colin is writing from hospital after being wounded while laying communication cable from the Normandy beachhead on June 8, 1944 (two days after D-Day). Colin tells of how he's been convalescing from his wounds in the hospital ward along with other soldiers; how the war may soon be over and of how his friend's wife has offered to visit him.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.26
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 14 Jul. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Sticker on front left edge of envelope reads: "EXAMINER 3799"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFICE 238 / JY 16 / 44"
- Sticker on verso of envelope reads: "P.C.90 / OPENED BY"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 / Sgt. C.R.Fox "
- Circular post mark stamp on verso of envelope reads: "CANADIAN OVERSEAS P.D. / 19 JLY/ 1944 / S.C.2. / P.D."
Images
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15140
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 22 Aug. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 3 p. + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells how he is …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 3 p. + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a handwritten letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells how he is out of hospital and in a covalescent depot; his plans to visit his girlfriend in Bournemouth on his upcoming leave; his girlfriend's recent visit; a letter and family photo that he received from Catherine M. Bateman; how he's going to try and get some photographs taken while he's on leave and how he expects the war to be over soon.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.28
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 22 Aug. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Circular logo in blue ink on envelope reads: "KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS / WAR SERVICES / C.A.H."
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Post mark on front of envelope reads: "ARMY / ARMY POST OFFICE / -SC 11. / 23 AUG.44"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K19022 Sgt. C.R. Fox"
Images
Christmas greeting card from Colin Fox
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15142
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 23 Oct. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Christmas greeting card from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Card r…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Christmas greeting card from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Card reads "Christmas Greetings, Third Canadian Infantry Division" and includes an illustration of a windmill and a soldier handing something to a child. Card is signed by Colin Fox.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.30
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 23 Oct. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Cover of card is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Depot / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamp reads: "FIELD OFICE / _?/ 103 / NO 21 /44"
- Stamp in bottom left corner of cover of card reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on verso of card reads: "K19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15143
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 5 Dec. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin describes his health recovering from his wounds; shares his current experience in Holland near the German border; recalls a visit to Belgium; tells of how other fellows that landed on D-Day will be taking leave in England and that he would like to visit Paris on his next leave.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.31
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 5 Dec. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss May Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / Box 167 , / WEST SUMMERLAND, B.C."
- Circular postmark stamps read: "WEST SD... [sic] / AM / DE 23 / 44/ ..." and "DEC 21 / 6 PM / 1944"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15145
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 27 Dec. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin reflects on how he spent Christmas day and how he discovered that the camp cook came from the Burnaby Lake area.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.32
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 27 Dec. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Circular postmark stamps read: "FIELD POST OFFICE 403 / 8 / DE 29 / 44"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15146
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 20 Dec. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin thanks May for the Christmas parcel she sent; how he received a backlog of letters addressed to him at the convalescent hospital; how the boys that landed on D-Day are taking leave in England; describes a Christmas party that his regiment put on for twenty kids in a nearby town and says that he looks forward to a good Christmas dinner provided there isn't any unexpected action.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.33
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 20 Dec. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / West Summerland / B.C. / Canada / Box 158" (crossed out address reads: "c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C...")
- Circular postmark stamps read: "JAN 4 / 8 PM / 1945" and " SUMMERLAND / AM / JAN 6 / 45"
- Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
- Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
Images
Certificate of membership for Norman Thomas Carson
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17594
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1 Jan. 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Document collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Certificate of Membership for Norman Thomas Carson who was admitted as a member of the Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes [sic] of America by Division No. 134 of New Westminster, British Columbia. Certification was granted on January 1, 1…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Document collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Certificate of Membership for Norman Thomas Carson who was admitted as a member of the Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes [sic] of America by Division No. 134 of New Westminster, British Columbia. Certification was granted on January 1, 1944 and signed by W.D. Mahon International President.
- Accession Code
- BV012.18.13
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Date
- 1 Jan. 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 29-Sep-2021
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Royal Air Force identity card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20322
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1944
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Air Force identity card issued to Joseph Hardcastle Corsbie May 7, 1944.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card (folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Air Force identity card issued to Joseph Hardcastle Corsbie May 7, 1944.
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.53
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1944
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 30-10-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15127
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 7 Apr. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. + 1 envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. + 1 envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Lt. Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he is in hospital and has had all of his hair shaved off and describes the hospital ward and how many of them speak French.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.15
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 7 Apr. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"
- Stamp in red ink on verso of envelope reads: "[sic]_General Hospital R.C.A.M.C._[sic]"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "F.P.O.T.H.C. / MY 10 / 43 / 1"
Images
Air mail letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15128
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 18 Jun. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he's happy to be back with his regiment after finishing his stay in hospital; thanks May for the chocolates that she sent and how he expects to receive his third stripe which means a raise on top of his Sergeant's pay.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.16
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 18 Jun. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Cdn Army Over"
- Stamp in blue ink on front of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
- Circular post mark on front of air mail letter reads: "FIELDRCST_OFFICE / * JU 19/ 43"
Images
Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15129
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 8 Aug. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Letter is written on Salvation Army station…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p. + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. Letter is written on Salvation Army stationery. In his letter, Colin describes his time on leave that he spent in London; tells of how he plans to travel to Scotland on his next leave and letters and parcels that he's received from family members.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.17
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 8 Aug. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Stationery insignia in red ink on envelope and writing paper reads: logo of "The Salvation Army" / with the Canadian Active Service Forces" + logo of "The Salvation Army" / "Keep in touch with the folks at home" / ON ACTIVE SERVICE / with the / CANADIAN FORCES"
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"
- Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 484 / AU 9 / 43"
- Typewritten note on back of page one reads: "Thought you might like / to read this; will you/ please send it back / as I'll be answering / it one of these days"
Images
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15130
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 19 Oct. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin describes a w…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin describes a wedding that he attended for his friend named "Frosty"; a picture show that he saw "Trouble in the North Atlantic" and how he plans to spend his next leave outside of London, possibly travelling up to Sheffield.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.18
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 19 Oct. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M.M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada" and note at top reads: "C.H. (A.F.)"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. / Canadian Army Overseas"
- Stamp in blue ink on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / OC 21/ 43"
Images
Letter from Sergeant Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15131
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 15 Nov. 1943
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided and folded) + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin reflects on how this will be his third Christmas away from home; talks about seeing the picture show "Kings Row" and a dance that he attended; his work as "orderly sgt." in the office; an accident that occured due to the blackout; appreciation of a wedding gift May sent for his buddy Frosty and bride; plans for Christmas and whether he can meet up with his cousin Warren Bateman if he makes it over.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.19
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 15 Nov. 1943
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Stationery insignia in red ink on envelope reads: logo of "The Salvation Army" / with the Canadian Active Service Forces"
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 Sgt. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / C.A.O."
- Stamp in blue ink on outside cover of letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING"
- Circular post mark stamp on front of envelope reads: "FIELD POST OFFICE 486 / NO 10/ 43"
Images
RCAF Flying Log Book and navigation maps
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20321
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1943-1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 book (hardcover) + 1 map : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 34.5 x 40.5 cm + 7 maps : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 41.5 x 33.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a "Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot" assigned to J.H. Corsbie along with eight aircraft navigation maps for flying at night titled; "Newcastle to Prague" and "Hull to Venice" with navigational markings created by Joseph H. Corsbie. Entries in lo…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 book (hardcover) + 1 map : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 34.5 x 40.5 cm + 7 maps : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 41.5 x 33.5 cm
- Material Details
- Scale : 1:2,890,000 (approx.)
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a "Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot" assigned to J.H. Corsbie along with eight aircraft navigation maps for flying at night titled; "Newcastle to Prague" and "Hull to Venice" with navigational markings created by Joseph H. Corsbie. Entries in log book provide detailed records of Corsbie's training and flights undertaken on RCAF service aircraft between March 1943 and July 1945 along with units which Corsbie served as observer or air gunner and the aircraft in which he's flown (1943-1944).
- Other Title Information
- Full title of book "Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for aircrew other than Pilot"
- Responsibility
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.44
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1943-1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Cartographic Material
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- 7 maps titled "Hull to Venice / Heights in Feet" include identifier below bottom border reading: "O.R.1373 / Spot-Height Corrections, 1944"_"Compiled and drawn at H.Q./G.S.G.S.-1943"
- 1 map titled "Newcastle to Prague / Heights in Feet" include identifier below bottom border reading: "O.R.1373 / Spot-Height Corrections, 1944"_" H.Q./G.S.G.S.-1943"
Images
Documents
![RCAF Sight Log Book, [1943] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2023/2023_0024_0001_001.jpg?width=280)
RCAF Sight Log Book
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20354
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1943]
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 20 x 16 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Sight Log book issued to Flight Officeer Robert Leonard Love and used between May 9 and June 14 [1943] for sextant training as a navigator. The book consists of a listing of the instructions to adhere to when using this book and is followed by entries ent…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 20 x 16 cm
- Material Details
- entries on first few pages, rest of book is blank
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Sight Log book issued to Flight Officeer Robert Leonard Love and used between May 9 and June 14 [1943] for sextant training as a navigator. The book consists of a listing of the instructions to adhere to when using this book and is followed by entries entered by Robert Leonard Love during his training. Data recorded includes the time of day of the sighting, the type of sextant used, name of the location in which the readings were taken, the object the reading was taken from, the altitude of the object and any remarks the observer may have regarding each sighting. Entries were approved by Assistant Chief instructor at Summerside, P.E.I. with signature and stamp on page 6.
- Creator
- Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
- Names
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Responsibility
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Accession Code
- BV023.24.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1943]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-11-30
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
![RCAF Sight Log Book, [1943] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2023/2023_0024_0001_001.jpg)
Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20356
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1943-1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 22.5 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book issued to Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love and used between April 19, 1943 and June 22, 1945. Log book includes authorization documents pasted within.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 22.5 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book issued to Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love and used between April 19, 1943 and June 22, 1945. Log book includes authorization documents pasted within.
- Creator
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Names
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Responsibility
- Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
- Accession Code
- BV023.24.3
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1943-1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-11-30
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
Letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15123
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 17 Nov. 1942
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided) + 1 envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Brigadeer Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter to May, Colin thank…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- E.W. Bateman family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 p. (double sided) + 1 envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a letter written by Brigadeer Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter to May, Colin thanks her for the many parcels that he's received and reflects on how he celebrated his birthday.
- Accession Code
- BV020.27.12
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 17 Nov. 1942
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 10-Feb-2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- Stationery on envelope and writing paper reads: "Canadian Legion / War Services"
- Address on front of envelope reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 H.King Edward Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
- Return address on verso of envelope reads: "K 19022 BDR. C.R. Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Canadian Army Overseas"
- Stamp on verso of envelope reads: "13 FD. REGT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
Images
Historic Tree, Not an Elm; It's an Ash
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10406
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 28 Jan 1941
- Collection/Fonds
- William Holmes fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 newspaper clipping
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a newspaper clipping "HISTORIC TREE / NOT AN ELM; / IT'S AN ASH" / "City Resident Claims Speciman / on Brunette Creek Is Only / One of Its Size in / Province" from the British Columbian newspaper dated January 28, 1941.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- William Holmes fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 newspaper clipping
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a newspaper clipping "HISTORIC TREE / NOT AN ELM; / IT'S AN ASH" / "City Resident Claims Speciman / on Brunette Creek Is Only / One of Its Size in / Province" from the British Columbian newspaper dated January 28, 1941.
- History
- Article refers to the European Ash tree planted by Mrs. William Holmes in 1861 in the presence of her family and Colonel Moody and his wife and daughters. (see Reference on page 41 of George Green's "History of Burnaby" )
- Accession Code
- BV997.50.4
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 28 Jan 1941
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
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Baby announcement card for John Ford Melville Baker
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15103
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1941
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card + envelope
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a baby announcement card with envelope. The envelope is addressed to "FL/Lt and Mrs. E.W. Martin, 220 Ferry Road, St. James, Manitoba". The card reads "John Ford Melville Baker / February 28, 1941 / Squadron Leader and Mrs. F. Ernest Baker / 2110 Windsor Road / Victoria B.C."
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 card + envelope
- Material Details
- A blue ribbon is fastened to the top, joining two pieces of card stock together.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a baby announcement card with envelope. The envelope is addressed to "FL/Lt and Mrs. E.W. Martin, 220 Ferry Road, St. James, Manitoba". The card reads "John Ford Melville Baker / February 28, 1941 / Squadron Leader and Mrs. F. Ernest Baker / 2110 Windsor Road / Victoria B.C."
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Cards
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.27
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1941
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
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