Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96466
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2006-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 15 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2006-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti subseries
- Physical Description
- 15 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- History
- The Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti was appointed May 8, 2006. The purpose of this committee was to develop anti-graffiti strategies and programs, promote mural programs. On January 26, 2015, the responsibilities for the Mayor’s Task Force on Graffiti were transferred to the Public Safety Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Environment Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96447
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2003-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 32 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Environment Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a comissioned portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2003-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Environment Committee subseries
- Physical Description
- 32 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Environment Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a comissioned portrait.
- History
- The Environment Committee (formerly the Environment and Waste Management Committee) was established on January 13, 2003. The Committee advises on issues such as minimizing environmental pollution, conserving and enhancing Burnaby’s natural landscape, and ensuring that new developments respect their natural surroundings. The Environment Committee and Social Planning Committee were integrated into the Sustainable City Advisory Committee in 2017. The Environment Committee was struck again in January of 2020.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Social Issues Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96472
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2003-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 35 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Social Issues Committee including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2003-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Social Issues Committee subseries
- Physical Description
- 35 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Social Issues Committee including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- History
- The Social Issues Committee was established January 13, 2003 to replace the Community Issues and Social Planning Committee. The Social Issues Committee advised on a variety of social issues including crime prevention, leasing space at Burnaby’s Community Resource Centres, and the needs of seniors, youth, families, ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. On January 26, 2015, the Social Issues Committee changed its name to the Social Planning Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96468
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2001-2007
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 3 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission including an annual report, general records, and a commissioned portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2001-2007
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 3 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission including an annual report, general records, and a commissioned portrait.
- History
- On December 20, 1999 the name Parks and Recreation Commission (struck December 30, 1957) was changed to Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission. The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is the administrative power of Council relating to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, which is responsible for ensuring Burnaby residents have access to beautiful outdoor spaces and recreation programs and facilities, as well as cultural and fine art facilities.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Kushiro Cup Selection Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96463
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1997-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 13 folders of textual records + 2 photographs + 2 floppy discs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Kushiro Cup Selection Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1997-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 13 folders of textual records + 2 photographs + 2 floppy discs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Kushiro Cup Selection Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
- History
- This committee has been annually struck in order to choose an outstanding Burnaby citizen as the Kushiro Cup Award Citizen of the Year.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Bell's exhibit photographs subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17004
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1996-1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 33 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the interior of Bell's Dry Goods store on site at Burnaby Village Museum. Photographs include various artifacts, furnishings, fabrics, notions and articles of clothing on exhibit inside the store.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Subseries
- Bell's exhibit photographs subseries
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 33 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the interior of Bell's Dry Goods store on site at Burnaby Village Museum. Photographs include various artifacts, furnishings, fabrics, notions and articles of clothing on exhibit inside the store.
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1996-1997
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on content of series
Bell's research files subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription17005
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1996-1997
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- textual records + video recording + photographs : copy prints
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of historical research pertaining to the history of the Bell's Dry Goods store and Whitechurch Hardware store and their owners. Series includes research notes, correspondence, reports and interviews.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Subseries
- Bell's research files subseries
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- textual records + video recording + photographs : copy prints
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of historical research pertaining to the history of the Bell's Dry Goods store and Whitechurch Hardware store and their owners. Series includes research notes, correspondence, reports and interviews.
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.5
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FIPPA
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproductions subject to FIPPA
- Date
- 1996-1997
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Moving Images
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on content of subseries
Ellen Wirick subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97450
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1995-1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs compiled by Ellen Wirick depicting the presentations of the 1995 and 1996 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award by the Burnaby Historical Society.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1995-1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Ellen Wirick subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1995-08
- BHS1996-25
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs compiled by Ellen Wirick depicting the presentations of the 1995 and 1996 Evelyn Salisbury Scholarship Award by the Burnaby Historical Society.
- History
- Ellen Wirick was the secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society. She was married to Arthur J. Wirick.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Creator
- Wirick, Ellen
- Notes
- Title based on creator of subseries
- PC313, PC341
Cice Brown subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97453
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the 1995 Burnaby Historical Society Christmas dinner held at the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Cice Brown subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-02
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the 1995 Burnaby Historical Society Christmas dinner held at the Burnaby Village Museum.
- History
- Cicely "Cice" Chandler was born in Burnaby, BC in the 1920s. She married Dennis Brown in 1947 and the couple had five children. Cice was named the 2003 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Kushiro Selection Committee for her dedication to the preservation of the history of Burnaby and her decades of volunteer service to the City of Burnaby. For over 20 years, she has served as a docent for the Burnaby Village Museum and in 2002 was made Honourary Reeve of Burnaby Village Museum. From 1990 onwards, she was also an active member of the Burnaby Historical Society. During her time with the Society, she served in the capacity of Director, Vice-President, and President. Cice was also a member of Friends of the Carousel and vice-president and volunteer coordinator for Friends of Interurban 1223.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Creator
- Brown, Cice Chandler
- Notes
- Title based on creator of subseries
Community Policing Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96425
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1994-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 44 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Policing Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1994-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Community Policing Committee subseries
- Physical Description
- 44 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Policing Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- History
- The Community Policing Committee was established on March 21, 1994. The purpose of this committee was to advise Council on directions and strategies for community policing and crime prevention strategies; to serve as a liaison between Council, district community consultative committees, and the RCMP; and to serve as a link between those groups and the broader community. On January 26, 2015, the Committee’s name was changed from the Community Policing Committee to the Public Safety Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Britton family subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription12
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 11 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs that depict the E. J. Britton House moving project.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Britton family subseries
- Physical Description
- 11 photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-44
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs that depict the E. J. Britton House moving project.
- History
- The E.J. Britton House moving project was undertaken in November 1992. The Britton House, located at 7505 Kingsway, was moved forward on the lot by the property owner in order to subdivide the parcel for lots at the rear.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC303
Annie Boulanger subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97455
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1990
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the opening of the Burnaby Historical Society Archives' Fraser Wilson Room on November 15, 1990.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1990
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Annie Boulanger subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1991-05
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the opening of the Burnaby Historical Society Archives' Fraser Wilson Room on November 15, 1990.
- History
- Annie Urbanovits Boulanger’s parents emigrated from Hungary to Toronto: Louis in 1925 and Irene in 1930. The couple married in Toronto and later moved to Vancouver. During WWII, Louis worked in the Vancouver Shipyards, followed by Nichols Chemical Company in Barnet for 15 years. While the Urbanovits family lived in Cloverdale, Louis commuted to Kask’s Camp in Barnet until they moved to Burnaby in 1951 to an old farm on Napier Street. Between 1951 and 1956 Annie completed her BA degree, majoring in chemistry and english with a minor in physical education, and obtained her teaching diploma at UBC. She taught for four years in various locations in BC before marrying and moving to Manitoba and Ottawa. She and her husband and five children returned to Burnaby in 1964 to a home on Government Street to be close to family. The couple later had another two children. Annie Boulanger became involved in the community first through her children’s school, initiating and teaching french classes in Seaforth School in 1969, and supporting the development of gymnastics in school and as a municipal program. Her interest in Archives lead to doing oral histories for John Adams, curator of Heritage Village (later Burnaby Village Museum), and for SFU Archives. She became a long time member of the Burnaby Writers’ Club in the 1970s, taking a course in writing non-fiction from Chris Potter. In 1983 Annie Boulanger joined the Burnaby Arts Council, becoming President in 1985. She was involved in lobbying the municipality for better monetary support and facilities for the arts and for the creation of a Municipal Arts Policy. She continued to promote the arts in Burnaby through her appointment to Burnaby’s Visual Arts Advisory Board in 1997, her arts journalism, writing regular book and theatre reviews for the local newspaper, and other activities. She was a member of the Burnaby Centennial Committee and was one of the editors of the book “Burnaby Centennial Anthology”. She is also the author of "A Carousel is Magic: The Saving of Parker # 119".
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Creator
- Boulanger, Annie
- Notes
- Title based on creator of subseries
Burnaby Centennial Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96371
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1989-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 15 folders of textual records + 2 audio tape recordings + 6 photograph albums of newspaper clippings + 1 videocassette tape
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Burnaby Centennial Committee including minutes, correspondence, news clippings, a recording of the Burnaby anthem, and video of the Burnaby Centennial Dinner.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1989-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Burnaby Centennial Committee subseries
- Physical Description
- 15 folders of textual records + 2 audio tape recordings + 6 photograph albums of newspaper clippings + 1 videocassette tape
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Burnaby Centennial Committee including minutes, correspondence, news clippings, a recording of the Burnaby anthem, and video of the Burnaby Centennial Dinner.
- History
- The Burnaby Centennial Committee was established June 5, 1989. The Committee was responsible for overseeing the celebration of Burnaby's centennial anniversary in 1992. This committee disbanded in 1993.
Community Heritage Commission subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96378
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1989-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 46 folders of textual records + 2 photographs + 1 portrait
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Heritage Commission including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and heritage sites.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1989-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Community Heritage Commission subseries
- Physical Description
- 46 folders of textual records + 2 photographs + 1 portrait
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Heritage Commission including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and heritage sites.
- History
- The Community Heritage Commission was established December of 1994. This committee was formerly known as the Heritage Advisory Committee. The Community Heritage Commission supports efforts to increase public awareness of and provide management for constructed and natural heritage in the City of Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Traffic and Transportation Committee (Traffic Safety Division) subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96474
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1989-2002
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 46 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Traffic Safety Division) including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and the Forest Grove Drive petition.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1989-2002
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 46 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Traffic Safety Division) including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and the Forest Grove Drive petition.
- 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). The Traffic and Transportation Committee (Traffic Safety Division) was concerned with matters of traffic safety including the installation of crosswalks, parking bans, traffic safety at playgrounds, and producing reports on the safety in Burnaby neighbourhoods and at schools. On January 13, 2003 these committees returned to their previously known names; the Traffic Safety Committee and Transportation Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Love farmhouse restoration photographs subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9806
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1988-1999
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Approx. 1,566 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of various photographs of the Love farmhouse from it's acquisition to permanent exhibit at the Burnaby Village Museum. The photographs document the original state of the house while it was still located at 7651 Cumberland Street; steps taken to prepare the house for transport; tr…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Jesse Love farmhouse series
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Approx. 1,566 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of various photographs of the Love farmhouse from it's acquisition to permanent exhibit at the Burnaby Village Museum. The photographs document the original state of the house while it was still located at 7651 Cumberland Street; steps taken to prepare the house for transport; transport of the house through Burnaby to the museum site; construction of a foundation; exterior and interior restoration work; conservation of original architectural elements and artifacts; furnishing and designing of the interior exhibits; repairs and maintenance and the final opening. Photographs were taken by Jim Wolf, Elisabeth Czerwinski, Gerry Papan, Lisa Langlet, Colin Stevens and Evelyn Salisbury. Records are described at file and item level.
- Accession Code
- BV018.41
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1988-1999
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on content of subseries
- A selection of 908 photographs have been scanned and described at item level
Gavel Historical Society subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription50
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1986-1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs collected by the Gavel Historical Society depicting various visits of state to Burnaby. Visits depicted include the 1986 visit of His Royal Highness Prince Charles and Her Royal Highness Princess Diana; the 1988 visit of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Roya…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1986-1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Gavel Historical Society subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-03
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs collected by the Gavel Historical Society depicting various visits of state to Burnaby. Visits depicted include the 1986 visit of His Royal Highness Prince Charles and Her Royal Highness Princess Diana; the 1988 visit of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark in October of 1991; and the 1988 visit of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. The subseries also includes media itineraries for two of these visits of state.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Gavel Historical Society
- Notes
- Title based on creator of subseries
- PC311, MSS140
Bill Sutherland subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription9
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1985
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of one photograph of the Sutherland home at 8246 16th Avenue.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1985
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Bill Sutherland subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1987-11
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of one photograph of the Sutherland home at 8246 16th Avenue.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Creator
- Sutherland, Bill
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC202
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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
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
- 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
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC343, PC344, MSS083
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
- Notes
- PC246, MSS050
- Title based on contents and creator of subseries
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC198
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC282, MSS077
Morris family subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription90
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 1942
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the Dr. Morris family and home at Marine Drive and Boundary Road.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- May 1942
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Morris family subseries
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-08
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the Dr. Morris family and home at Marine Drive and Boundary Road.
- History
- Wesley Gardiner Morris was born in Summerside Prince Edward Island in 1884; his wife Laura Maude Weegar was born in Maxville, Ontario in 1886. Wesley graduated from McGill University in 1914, becoming a doctor, and received a gold medal in Chemistry. The couple was married in Maxville, Ontario in 1914 and lived in their first home in Chauvin, Alberta before moving to Burnaby in 1916. They lived on Imperial Street until their new home at 4265 Trafalgar Street (now 4241 Maywood Street) was built. Dr. Wesley Morris practiced medicine at his office at the corner of Kingsway and Sussex in part of Miss George’s Drugstore. During and following the Depression years, Dr. Morris was often paid in kind by his patients or they would pay off their bills by assisting with jobs around the family home. The couple lived in the home on Trafalgar Street raising their six daughters: Margaret, Betty, Dorothy, Jessie, Gertrude and Muriel until the Depression when they were forced to sell their home and move to ‘the ranch’ on Marine Drive. The ranch covered 13 acres of property on either side of Marine Drive from Boundary Road east including a ravine with a creek. Dr. Morris was known for his skill in setting fractures and due to his expertise he was called to an accident in the 1940s at the McMillan Bloedel mill on the Fraser River. Except for Gertrude (Ramage) all of their daughters graduated from Burnaby South High School. Following graduation from high school, Margaret (Sheldon) completed a business course, while both Betty (Purrot) and Dorothy (Johston) became nurses. Jessie (Hunter) joined the R.C.A.F. and after learning Morse code was posted to communications. Gertrude taught piano lessons and later received her real estate license. All of the girls were married in the 1950s and moved away from the property on Marine Drive with the exception of Muriel who was still in high school. Laura suddenly took ill in 1945 and died. Soon after her passing, Wesley purchased a lot at 4648 Marine Drive (DL 175) and built a small two bedroom home for himself and daughter Muriel. The old family home was rented, then sold, and later demolished around 1980. Dr. Wesley Morris died in 1960 and was buried alongside his wife Laura at Ocean View Memorial Cemetery in Burnaby. After her father died, Muriel continued to live in the small house later marrying Tom Di Guistini who settled there with her. Tom died in 1981 just two years before Muriel’s retirement as the secretary of Magee Secondary School in Vancouver. Soon after retirement, Muriel sold their home on Marine Drive and moved to a condominium near Central Park.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC278
Burnaby Clef Society subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription17
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1940-2002]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of the records of the Burnaby Clef Society, including programs, posters, newsletters, membership lists, correspondence, financial records, scrapbooks, and photographs.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1940-2002]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Clef Society subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Accession Number
- BHS1985-12
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of the records of the Burnaby Clef Society, including programs, posters, newsletters, membership lists, correspondence, financial records, scrapbooks, and photographs.
- History
- The Clef Society of Burnaby was incorporated on February 8, 1949, with original subscribers Elizabeth Dawson, Lilian Haste, Mona Weeks, Emily Scott, and Eleanor Cailes. As a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering music appreciation and music advancement in Burnaby, and to promoting musical instruction and education and encouraging outstanding musical talent, the Society created musical evenings in homes, public recitals and concerts, children's plays, light operas, and scholarship competitions.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Burnaby Clef Society
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC142 and MSS020
Victorian Order of Nurses subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription128
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-]-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs and textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of papers and photographs related to the history and work of the Victorian Order of Nurses in Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [194-]-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Victorian Order of Nurses subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs and textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1985-26
- BHS1995-01
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of papers and photographs related to the history and work of the Victorian Order of Nurses in Burnaby.
- History
- The Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada is a non-profit charitable organization created for the purposes of home care and social services established in 1898 to perpetuate the memory of Victoria the Good. Lady Aberdeen, founding president of the National Council of Women and wife of Canadian Governor General Lord Aberdeen, was a great believer in the need for a nursing service in Canada, particularly for the less fortunate and recommended the organization be established. The Burnaby Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) was established in 1912 with Miss Colhoun as its first nurse.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Victorian Order of Nurses
- Notes
- MSS021, PC153
- Title based on contents of subseries
Knight family subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64497
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1938-1982
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photgraphs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of newspaper clippings, manuals on health and training of talking birds, correspondence and photographs pertaining to "Bird Doctor" Virginia Knight and her husband Milton, the owners of Lakeview Aviaries in Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1938-1982
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Knight family subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photgraphs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-53
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of newspaper clippings, manuals on health and training of talking birds, correspondence and photographs pertaining to "Bird Doctor" Virginia Knight and her husband Milton, the owners of Lakeview Aviaries in Burnaby.
- History
- Milton "Milt" Waller Knight was born in Canada circa 1904. His wife Virginia Harrington was born in Duluth, Minnesota circa 1905 and lived most of her life in Canada. Virginia was the first person in British Columbia to breed budgies when she began in 1932 and by 1939 she and her husband created the first crested budgie in the world. By 1942, Virginia was also housing two-hundred and fifty birds at the home of her mother, Mrs. N.M. Herington, which was located at 1775 West 13th Avenue in Burnaby. Milton and Virginia Knight moved into their own home during the war years but, as they could not get their large aviary moved, they were forced to sell their crested birds. When they started up in their birds again, they obtained some of their crested back. By 1948 they had created two types of crested: those with a miniature cockatiel crest and those with a crest like a crested canary. By 1950 they had created the crested in over twelve colours of budgie, including cobalt and yellow-wing greens. The Knights lived together at 3718 Sperling Avenue (later renumbered 5255 Sperling Avenue) and opened Lakeview Aviaries on their one acre property at Deer Lake where Virginia specialized in budgies (Budgerigars) and bred the first albino in Canada and the first crested variety in the world. She kept Java rice birds, button quail, red factor canaries, cockatiels, finches, love birds and twelve varieties of budgerigar. She was a member of the British Columbia Budgerigar and Foreign Bird Society. The facilities at Lakeview Aviaries included two heated aviary cages and three outdoor flight cages constructed by Milton. Lakeview housed the only "hospital" facilities in the city for cage birds, which featured an electrically heated, thermostatically controlled hospital cage. Virginia, known in the community as “the Bird Doctor” nursed many sick birds back to health free of charge for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or SPCA. The Knights often donated their trained birds to sick and injured children, for Virginia believed, “Budgies do wonders for the kiddies. They make them forget their troubles and of course a happy mental outlook is a definite aid to better physical health.” The couple’s personal pets included eight different types of parrot, three talking budgies, a dancing bare-eyes cockatoo, three talking cockatiel, and “Hoppy” her pet owl. By 1952, they had a toucan and a macaw as pets. In later years, they added two small dogs. By 1965, Milton had over 25 years of service as a truck driver at the Vancouver Service Department. He was also an avid collector of antique watches and clocks. He reconditioned the timepieces, systematically restoring them to their original condition. He was a member of the National Association of Clock and Watch Collectors. Milt also treasured old music boxes and restored their large metal discs and rolls to “as new” condition. Milton Knight died March 7, 1966 at 62 years of age. Virginia Knight lived alone at 5755 Sperling Avenue after her husband’s death and continued her work at the Lakeview Aviary where she “doctored 700-800 [birds] a year free of charge (except medicine) and gave SPCA donations up to $1000 a year.” Virginia Knight passed away November 10, 1987 at 82 years of age.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Knight, Milton
- Knight, Virginia
- Notes
- MSS117, PC510
- Title based on contents and creator of subseries
Trudi Tuomi subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription126
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1937 and 1945]-1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records and 5 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the squatter community known as Crabtown that ran along the Burrard Inlet, accompanied by articles about growing up in that community.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1937 and 1945]-1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Trudi Tuomi subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records and 5 photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-20
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of the squatter community known as Crabtown that ran along the Burrard Inlet, accompanied by articles about growing up in that community.
- History
- Gustav and Aune Rintanen came to Vancouver from a mixed farm on the prairies in 1936 with the hopes of finding employment. The couple had two children: nine year old Aili (later Topalian) and eight year old Trudi (later Tuomi), when they moved to a “squatters shack” at North Burnaby’s waterfront Crabtown community in 1937. They paid 50 dollars for their two-room cabin, which was built on a platform and supported by pilings. Though the squatters’ homes that ran along the Inlet were commonly referred to as shacks and Crabtown a slum, in reality they were very neatly kept homes in a community. Crabtown residents rallied together to build a water supply system and trails up the steep bluff with stairs and banisters so children could go to school safely. Before Gustav found a job, he “busied himself with fixing up the place”: building a new chimney, railing, wood shed, clothes line and sauna for his family. By 1940, he was working at the mill near Windermere pool (now New Brighton Park). Aune worked as a dishwasher and prep cook at Ye Olde English Fish and Chips in downtown Vancouver. In 1946, they sold the cabin for two hundred dollars and moved to a small house. All Crabtown squatters were eventually evicted in 1959.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Tuomi, Trudi Rintanen
- Notes
- Title based on contents and creator of subseries
- PC337, MSS144
Burnaby Lake Men’s Community Service Club subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription127
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1936-1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of meeting minutes, incorporation documents, correspondence and pamphlets from the Burnaby Lake Men's Community Service Club. Also included in the subseries is one large framed photograph of the Valleyview Community Centre.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1936-1955
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1997-07
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of meeting minutes, incorporation documents, correspondence and pamphlets from the Burnaby Lake Men's Community Service Club. Also included in the subseries is one large framed photograph of the Valleyview Community Centre.
- History
- The Burnaby Lake Men’s Community Service Club was incorporated on March 26, 1946. The aims of the club were to: cultivate a desire in our members to be of the greatest service to their community; elevate and reinforce the standards of good citizenship; foster friendship and broaden human sympathy and express them in terms of social helpfulness; and provide for wholesome recreation, education, civic and other leisure-time activities of the community. ccording to a membership drive handout produced in 1951, yearly membership was $1 and in order to be a member you had to: have been a former member; be present active member; be of the male species; or be t least mildly interested in the betterment of the social activities of your community and the promotion of good fellowship. Director of the Department of Education, Henry Hill, was the first president of the Club. Hill was also instrumental in the creation of the Valley View Community Council, which was originally made up of two appointed delegates from the Central Burnaby Ratepayers & Citizen’s Association, the Burnaby Lake Men’s Community Service Club and the Women’s Community Club. The Valley View Community Council became a Society on February 10, 1948. In 1943 Burnaby City Council pledged to help fund at least one Community Centre in each Ward of the Municipality by 50% (up to $2,500 per building). The Club had a plan to provide a Community Centre for the Central Burnaby area as early as 1945 when they visited the site allotted to the cause by the Council of Burnaby on Douglas Road at Ledger Street (later renamed and numbered 4050 Grandview Highway and later called Canada Way). They organized Annual Country Fairs, with the first held in 1944, to raise funds from community members and by November 30, 1946, they had $3,750 “held for the purpose of building a Community Centre.” The building was erected and by December of 1949 it was used for the purpose of holding a Municipal Election.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC196, MSS084