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Scope and Content: Fonds consists of correspondence and literature pertaining to Alfred Bingham as well as an oral history tape provided by Alfred and his wife, M.J. "Ada" Bingham.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1913-1971

Collection/Fonds: Alfred Bingham fonds

Physical Description: 4 cm. of textual records and 1 audio reel.

Description Level: Fonds

Record No.: MSS142

Accession Number: 2010-09

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of correspondence and literature pertaining to Alfred Bingham as well as an oral history tape provided by Alfred and his wife, M.J. "Ada" Bingham.

History: Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Angus McLean and Percy Little worked ten-hour days to build a shingle mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, a carpenter and millwright (and author of “The History of Burnaby”), also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lockdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920, Alfred married Mary Jane "Ada" Reynolds. Alfred and Mary Jane often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. The couple also had a dog named Bess. The Binghams were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth who were suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression. The Army was in operation for ten years and during that time, the members organised the credit union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union Act through the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started co-op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also the Secretary of the Burnaby Housing Committee. In 1946, he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane died on August 9, 1969. Alfred died on April 29, 1979.

Media Type: Textual Record; Sound Recording

Creator: Bingham, Alfred "Alf"

Notes: Title based on contents of fonds MSS142

Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 8

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1892-1963

Length: 0:07:05

Summary: This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "THE RUM RUNNERS AND BOOTLEG WHISKY IN BURNABY" and "BURNABY. NORTH. SOUTH. EAST? AND WEST 1892---1943" both written in 1963.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's continuation of reading his series of short stories. He reads; "THE RUM RUNNERS AND BOOTLEG WHISKY IN BURNABY" and "BURNABY. NORTH. SOUTH. EAST? AND WEST 1892---1943" both written in 1963.

Date Range: 1892-1963

Photo Info: Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066

Length: 0:07:05

Names: Hawthorn, Mary

Scope and Content: Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".

Biographical Notes: Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.

Total Tracks: 12

Total Length: 1:38:06

Interviewee Name: Bingham, Alfred "Alf"

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Oral history subseries

Transcript Available: MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories

Media Type: Sound Recording

Web Notes: Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.

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Track eight of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings

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Ambulance Service

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport37159

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 33612

Meeting Date: 31-Aug-1964

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 33612

Meeting Date: 31-Aug-1964

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 33612

31-Aug-1964 Meeting Minutes

Amendments to the Municipal Act re: Subdivision Legislation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport33841

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 29502

Meeting Date: 8-Apr-1968

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 29502

Meeting Date: 8-Apr-1968

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 29502

8-Apr-1968 Meeting Minutes

Animal Shelter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport32964

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28362

Meeting Date: 31-Mar-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28362

Meeting Date: 31-Mar-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 28362

31-Mar-1969 Meeting Minutes

Apartment Development - Area #4 of the Brentwood Study

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport79956

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 83723

Meeting Date: 9-Nov-1965

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 83723

Meeting Date: 9-Nov-1965

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 83723

9-Nov-1965 Meeting Minutes

Apartment Study 1969

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport32538

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28746

Meeting Date: 29-Sep-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28746

Meeting Date: 29-Sep-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 28746

29-Sep-1969 Meeting Minutes

Apartment Study Report

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28035

Meeting Date: 14-Jul-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28035

Meeting Date: 14-Jul-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 28035

14-Jul-1969 Meeting Minutes

Application for Federal Grant to Fund the Proposed Astrodome Project in Burnaby

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32590

Meeting Date: 23-Aug-1965

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32590

Meeting Date: 23-Aug-1965

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 32590

23-Aug-1965 Meeting Minutes

Appointment of a Committee to Receive Grievances in Connection with Rental Units

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28978

Meeting Date: 27-Oct-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28978

Meeting Date: 27-Oct-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 28978

27-Oct-1969 Meeting Minutes

Appointment of Committee to Examine and Report on the Procedures followed by Council in Conducting its Business

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28928

Meeting Date: 14-Oct-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28928

Meeting Date: 14-Oct-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 28928

14-Oct-1969 Meeting Minutes

Appointment of Special Committee to Report on the Feasibility of Constructing a Clifton G. Brown Memorial Swimming Pool

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 37185

Meeting Date: 7-Nov-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 37185

Meeting Date: 7-Nov-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 37185

7-Nov-1960 Meeting Minutes

Appointments for Advisory Planning Commission

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 34451

Meeting Date: 16-Jul-1963

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 34451

Meeting Date: 16-Jul-1963

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 34451

16-Jul-1963 Meeting Minutes

Appointments to Advisory Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Library Board

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32984

Meeting Date: 20-Jan-1964

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32984

Meeting Date: 20-Jan-1964

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 32984

20-Jan-1964 Meeting Minutes

Appointments to the Fraser Valley Mosquito Control Board and the Metropolitan Board of Health

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 31220

Meeting Date: 21-Feb-1966

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 31220

Meeting Date: 21-Feb-1966

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 31220

21-Feb-1966 Meeting Minutes

Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36523

Meeting Date: 25-Jan-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36523

Meeting Date: 25-Jan-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 36523

25-Jan-1960 Meeting Minutes

Appointment to Burnaby Board of Debt Retirement Fund Trustees

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 33998

Meeting Date: 21-Jan-1963

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 33998

Meeting Date: 21-Jan-1963

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 33998

21-Jan-1963 Meeting Minutes

Appointment to the Library Board

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36522

Meeting Date: 25-Jan-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36522

Meeting Date: 25-Jan-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 36522

25-Jan-1960 Meeting Minutes

Apprehension and Impoundment of Dogs

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 29832

Meeting Date: 5-Aug-1968

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 29832

Meeting Date: 5-Aug-1968

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 29832

5-Aug-1968 Meeting Minutes

Barnard-Hill Transmission Line

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36917

Meeting Date: 22-Jul-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36917

Meeting Date: 22-Jul-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 36917

22-Jul-1960 Meeting Minutes

Barnard-Hill Transmission Line

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36915

Meeting Date: 11-Jul-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36915

Meeting Date: 11-Jul-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 36915

11-Jul-1960 Meeting Minutes

Beta - Brentlawn - Delta Routing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport80603

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 99794

Meeting Date: 3-Jul-1961

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 99794

Meeting Date: 3-Jul-1961

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 99794

3-Jul-1961 Meeting Minutes

Booklet Entitled "Your Basement Fallout Shelter"

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36916

Meeting Date: 11-Jul-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36916

Meeting Date: 11-Jul-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 36916

11-Jul-1960 Meeting Minutes

Boundary Road Boulevard North of Hastings Street

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 37029

Meeting Date: 6-Sep-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 37029

Meeting Date: 6-Sep-1960

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 37029

6-Sep-1960 Meeting Minutes

Brentwood Area Development Plan

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 99785

Meeting Date: 1-Feb-1966

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 99785

Meeting Date: 1-Feb-1966

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 99785

1-Feb-1966 Meeting Minutes

Burnaby Arena

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport37818

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32959

Meeting Date: 7-Jan-1964

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32959

Meeting Date: 7-Jan-1964

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 32959

7-Jan-1964 Meeting Minutes

Burnaby Art Gallery and Centennial Project

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport34566

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 30614

Meeting Date: 19-Jun-1967

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 30614

Meeting Date: 19-Jun-1967

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 30614

19-Jun-1967 Meeting Minutes

Burnaby Community Chest Council

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport37023

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 33736

Meeting Date: 26-Oct-1964

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 33736

Meeting Date: 26-Oct-1964

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 33736

26-Oct-1964 Meeting Minutes

Burnaby Dump Truck Contract

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport39793

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36103

Meeting Date: 7-Aug-1961

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 36103

Meeting Date: 7-Aug-1961

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 36103

7-Aug-1961 Meeting Minutes

Burnaby Firefighters Association

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport37820

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32962

Meeting Date: 7-Jan-1964

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32962

Meeting Date: 7-Jan-1964

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 32962

7-Jan-1964 Meeting Minutes

Burnaby General Hospital Board

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28249

Meeting Date: 24-Feb-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28249

Meeting Date: 24-Feb-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 28249

24-Feb-1969 Meeting Minutes

Burnaby Historical Society fonds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97124

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2018

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: ca. 130 linear feet of textual records 30 linear feet of graphic and other material

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of the Burnaby Historical Society's administrative records and community archives collection.

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1892-2018

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Physical Description: ca. 130 linear feet of textual records 30 linear feet of graphic and other material

Description Level: Fonds

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of the Burnaby Historical Society's administrative records and community archives collection.

History: The Burnaby Historical Society was founded in 1957. The Historical Society developed a community archives by collecting, compiling and preserving various materials with historical value to the City of Burnaby. It gathered miscellaneous documents, photographs and other items while also soliciting and acquiring entire collections or groups of archival records. In 1991, the Historical Society was provided a permanent space to house their growing collection at the Burnaby Village Museum and they continued to collect and expand their holdings. After the creation of the City of Burnaby Archives in 2001, the Burnaby Historical Society and the City of Burnaby began discussing the possibility of uniting the two collections. In February 2007, an agreement was signed between the two institutions which resulted in the merger of the Society's Community Archives with the City Archives. All records and photographs that had been collected by the Historical Society were transferred into the custody of the City and were moved from the Burnaby Village Museum to the City Archives in the McGill Branch of the Burnaby Public Library. The Burnaby Historical Society disbanded in 2018.