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2nd Burnaby Troop Boy Scouts album

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1913-1925, predominant 1923-1925
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 album (151 photographs + ephemera + textual records)
Scope and Content
File consists of a sixty page photograph album titled "2nd Burnaby Troop Boy Scouts" with photographs and ephemera pasted onto fourty one pages. The album includes photographs of the Burnaby Boy Scouts at various events, camps and hikes, the Burnaby Girl Guides and May Day events in Burnaby and New…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
David Geoffrey Llewellyn collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 album (151 photographs + ephemera + textual records)
Material Details
41 pages of album have pasted content
19 pages at the back of the album are blank
Scope and Content
File consists of a sixty page photograph album titled "2nd Burnaby Troop Boy Scouts" with photographs and ephemera pasted onto fourty one pages. The album includes photographs of the Burnaby Boy Scouts at various events, camps and hikes, the Burnaby Girl Guides and May Day events in Burnaby and New Westminster.
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs
Events - May Day
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Boy Scouts of Canada
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV995.8.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1913-1925, predominant 1923-1925
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-07-20
Notes
Transcribed title from cover of photograph album
Sticker on lower left of back cover reads, "No. D", "Glendale Album", "Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co., Limited. Toronto"
Individual photographs + ephemera within album are numbered BV995.8.2 to BV995.8.153 - item level descriptions available
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5th Burnaby Brownie Pack scrapbook

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1948-1965
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (2 digital files : (pdfs) + 58 photographs : col. (tiffs)) + 1 file of textual records + photographs + illustrations + ephemera
Scope and Content
File consists of images and original records from a scrapbook that was created by Mrs.M. Bate during her involvement with Burnaby Girl Guides. The original scrapbook is titled: "Scrapbook / Presented to / 5th Burnaby Brownie Pack / by Mrs. M. Bate / April 7th 1948" . The scrapbook contains 62 photo…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (2 digital files : (pdfs) + 58 photographs : col. (tiffs)) + 1 file of textual records + photographs + illustrations + ephemera
Scope and Content
File consists of images and original records from a scrapbook that was created by Mrs.M. Bate during her involvement with Burnaby Girl Guides. The original scrapbook is titled: "Scrapbook / Presented to / 5th Burnaby Brownie Pack / by Mrs. M. Bate / April 7th 1948" . The scrapbook contains 62 photographs, newspaper clippings, original artwork and memorabilia for 5th Brownie Pack; 1948 to 1965. Many of the photographs are described with notes on each page, some photographs refer to : a group photo of brownies and leaders gathered on April 7th, 1948 for the "Presentation of 3 Proficiency Badges and 17 Golden Bars" outside [St. Alban's church]; A Guide Rally at Hastings Auditorium; Sports Day events held at Stanley Park June 1948; Girl Guide parade floats for Community Day 1949 and 1950; Lady Baden-Powell in Vancouver ca. 1952; 3rd Brownie Pack Easter visit to Eatons; Christmas Party 1958 and a Gathering of Guides and Scouts on Burnaby Mountain [1961].Scrapbook also includes various awards, certificates, original artwork, correspondence and a pop up Christmas Card.
Creator
Bate, May
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Bate, May
5th Burnaby Brownie Pack
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.156
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1948-1965
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Digital images were created of the scrapbook prior to selective retention of original records
A selection of textual records have been retained under BV015.35.156
A selection of photographs from scrapbook have been retained and some are described at item level (BV015.35.169 to BV015.35.188)
Christmas card is described separately under BV015.35.332
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10th Burnaby Company scrapbook

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1961-1962] (date of original), copied 2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (2 digital files (pdfs) + 46 photographs (tiffs) + 46 photographs (jpegs) + ephemera)
Scope and Content
File consists of images of a scrapbook with thirty-three pages of pasted copies of newspaper clippings about Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. Original photographs are also pasted throughout.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (2 digital files (pdfs) + 46 photographs (tiffs) + 46 photographs (jpegs) + ephemera)
Material Details
Red paper covers with pre-printed text in silver and black on front cover reading: “Treasure Trove / Scrap Book", along with an illustration of a pirate sitting with two treasure chests.
First page has “10th Burnaby Company Scrap-Book” hand-written in black ink.
Scope and Content
File consists of images of a scrapbook with thirty-three pages of pasted copies of newspaper clippings about Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. Original photographs are also pasted throughout.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Boy Scouts of Canada
Accession Code
BV015.35.331
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1961-1962] (date of original), copied 2016
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of scrapbook
Selected photographs from scrapbook were retained and described at item level under BV015.35.302 to BV015.35.306
Original program retained: "Thinking Day Church Parade / Willingdon Dsitrict / Canadian Girl Guides / February 19th, 1961 / Willingdon Heights Community Church"
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50th Anniversary G.G.C.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4594
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1926-1979]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (51 photographs + 1 postcard + textual records)
Scope and Content
File consists of a scrapbook with a handpainted wood cover titled "50th Anniversary / G.G.C". The scrapbook documents events and ceremonies of the 4th Guide Company with the first half of the scrapbook containing photographs and documents regarding the 50th Anniversary of Girl Guides which was cele…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (51 photographs + 1 postcard + textual records)
Scope and Content
File consists of a scrapbook with a handpainted wood cover titled "50th Anniversary / G.G.C". The scrapbook documents events and ceremonies of the 4th Guide Company with the first half of the scrapbook containing photographs and documents regarding the 50th Anniversary of Girl Guides which was celebrated at St. Nicholas Church in 1960 while the second half documents earlier events from 1926, as well as other events in the 1960s such as; "Year of the Golden Jubilee", a parade in North Burnaby as well as Thinking Day 1976-1978, banquets, a disco contest, camping on Hollyburn mountain and a visit to Victoria in 1979. On November 3rd, 1926 the company was registered as the 5th Burnaby Guide company, in 1951 the number was changed to the 4th Vancouver Guide Company and in 1956 the number was changed to the 4th Burnaby Company.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
St. Nicholas Anglican Church
Accession Code
BV015.35.166
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1926-1979]
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Items within scrapbook have been redacted in compliance with Section 22 of FIPPA
A selection of photographs are described at item level (BV015.35.285 to BV.015.35.300).
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50th Anniversary of Burnaby Guides

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5219
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
June 24, 1964
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a Burnaby Courier three page newspaper article titled "A Salute to the 50th Anniversary / of the Burnaby Girl Guide Movement". Page two of the article consists of a full page with the heading "Enthusiastic, hard-working, dedicated... BURNABY'S GIRL GUIDE LEADERS" . A photocopy is …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides administrative records and histories series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Material Details
Label at pasted at the top of the page within the scrapbook reads: "SALUTE TO GUIDERS_1964 / 50TH ANNIVERSARY BURNABY GUIDES"
Scope and Content
File consists of a Burnaby Courier three page newspaper article titled "A Salute to the 50th Anniversary / of the Burnaby Girl Guide Movement". Page two of the article consists of a full page with the heading "Enthusiastic, hard-working, dedicated... BURNABY'S GIRL GUIDE LEADERS" . A photocopy is also included in the file identifying Girl Guide leaders on the bottom half of the page. Girl Guide leaders are identified as: Eleanor Ross, Gwen Dawson, Florence Underhill, Mary Vallencourt, Win Critchley, Vera Hovey, Joselyn Foster, Elenor ?, Vera Armstrong, Barbara Edmonsen, Betty Bremner, June Dare, Janet Wright, Kay Smyllie, Audrey Park, Eileen (Periton) Du Pontier, Mary Montemurro, Velma Cowan, Jackie Winstanley, ? Bastien, Marion Konings, Marjorie Ryan, Florence Grout, Evey Puppyn, Bertha Fisher, Marion Sparrow, Marg Nelson, Helen Taylor, Donna Ledan, Marion Hollingshead, Dorothy Trewin, Norah Daniel, Anne Marie Jorgensen, Doreen Johnstone, Lois Zimmerman, Beth Hill and ? Schootman.
Other Title Information
Title based on content of newspaper article
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Accession Code
BV016.49.112
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
June 24, 1964
Media Type
Textual Record
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51st Burnaby Pack C.W.L.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1967-1975
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (77 photographs + textual records + ephemera)
Scope and Content
File consists of a ninety-three page scrapbook containing photographs, original artwork, newspaper clippings and memorabilia for the 51st Burnaby Brownie Pack, C.W.L.; 1967 - 1975. The title page "51st Burnaby Pack / C.W.L. / 1967 - 1975" of the scrapbook includes a pen and coloured pencil illustra…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (77 photographs + textual records + ephemera)
Scope and Content
File consists of a ninety-three page scrapbook containing photographs, original artwork, newspaper clippings and memorabilia for the 51st Burnaby Brownie Pack, C.W.L.; 1967 - 1975. The title page "51st Burnaby Pack / C.W.L. / 1967 - 1975" of the scrapbook includes a pen and coloured pencil illustration with an owl on a toadstool surrounded by sprites, elves and fairies. Special events are documented with photographs, newspaper clippings, newsletters, collages, illustrations and a variety of ephemera pertaining to: Enrolment Ceremonies; various donations of handicrafts; service projects; Dedication Ceremonies of the International Peace Arch; camping; Brownie and Guide Revels at James Cowan Centre, Burnaby and Queen's Park, New Westminster; Jubilee Poetry Contest for Eastburn District; Ceremony for Mrs. Clysdale; Baden Powell Day; and winning Cookie sale posters. The 51st Brownie Pack was opened on September 23, 1967 with one Brownie and 18 tweenies. Mrs. Jeanne Schneider was acting Tawny Owl and Mrs. Terry Parkin acting Brown Owl. The 51st Brownie Pack was part of the Eastburn District, Imperial Division and regular meetings were held at Our Lady of Mercy School auditorium.
Creator
Parker, Terry
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Parker, Terry
Accession Code
BV016.49.81
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1967-1975
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Items online within scrapbook have been redacted in compliance with Section 22 of FIPPA
Selected photographs from scrapbook are described at item level: BV016.49.100 to BV016.49.106
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3813 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. B.C.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page document conveying the history of ownership of house located at 3813 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. Document states that the house was owned by John "Jack" Waplington and Sarah Alice Cogswell (Nickerson) Waplington between 1925 and 1946; Ray and Frances Louise Fleming betwe…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Waplington family fonds
Series
Waplington and Fleming families album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of textual records
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page document conveying the history of ownership of house located at 3813 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. Document states that the house was owned by John "Jack" Waplington and Sarah Alice Cogswell (Nickerson) Waplington between 1925 and 1946; Ray and Frances Louise Fleming between 1947 and 1958 and owned by Burnaby Muncipality from 1959 until 1970 to make way for the building of Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum).
Accession Code
BV016.46.139
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[2002]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-01-06
Notes
Transcribed title
Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52
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ABC Association Team Championship Sponsor Award

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20983
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1968
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate : 25 x 20 cm in frame 27.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a certificate warded to Harry Royle of Rose Bowl Alleys from the American Bowling Congress(ABC) recognizing sponsorship of an Association Team Championship. The award is for the 1967-68 City Tournament Handicap Division of the Greater Vancouver Ten-Pin Bowling Association. The fram…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Royle fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate : 25 x 20 cm in frame 27.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a certificate warded to Harry Royle of Rose Bowl Alleys from the American Bowling Congress(ABC) recognizing sponsorship of an Association Team Championship. The award is for the 1967-68 City Tournament Handicap Division of the Greater Vancouver Ten-Pin Bowling Association. The frame measures 22.5cm x 27.5cm.
Subjects
Sports - Bowling
Names
Royle, Henry "Harry" Cecil
Rose Bowl
Accession Code
BV006.39.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1968
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-01-09
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Acceptance of invitation to Chinese Export Commodities Fair

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page form titled "Acceptance of Invitation" from Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1979 Kwangchow.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Material Details
Text in both English and Chinese
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page form titled "Acceptance of Invitation" from Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1979 Kwangchow.
Creator
Chinese Export Commodities Fair
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Exhibitions - Fairs
Accession Code
BV019.6.20
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1979
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
January 20, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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adding machine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6705
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.119.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.119.1
Description
Adding machine, "Burroughs", No. 9 168098. Patented April 7, 1909. Class 1, model 9 bookkeeping machine, made 1911-1913
Object History
William Burroughs received a patent for an adding machine in August 1888. His company soon became the largest manufacturer of adding machines in the world, selling over a million machines by 1926. The machines quickly became a common piece of equipment in banks and offices in the early 1900s. The machine automated the work of clerks, allowing them to process work in less time, and with more accuracy.
Maker
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Michigan
Site/City Made
Detroit
Patent Date
1909
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Address of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 Oct. 1979
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a segment of a post marked envelope with the address of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a segment of a post marked envelope with the address of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver.
Accession Code
BV019.6.36
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
5 Oct. 1979
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Oct-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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address panel

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.21
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.21
Description
The number "7651" are stenciled out across the panel, surrounded by gray paint. The panel itself is a diagonal rectangle (parallelogram) shaped sign. There are four screws, one in each corner, with two rusting screws still intact in both the bottom right and left corner. The reverse of the panel is yellowed, and was also painted gray.
Object History
Panel was found in the attic of Love Farmhouse August 2021, where it had been since the farmhouse restoration project in the late 1990's. This panel was an original fixture on the home.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Address Label
Colour
Gray
Measurements
length: 46 cm width: 12.8 cm
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Subjects
Household Accessory
Names
Love Family
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Advanced lessons in cookery : book III

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Ferguson, Kathleen
Publication Date
1908
Call Number
641.5941 FER
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Textual Record
Accession Code
HV977.37.145
Call Number
641.5941 FER
Author
Ferguson, Kathleen
Place of Publication
Dublin, [Ireland]
Publisher
James Duffy and Co., Ltd.
Publication Date
1908
Physical Description
31 p. ; 19 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Cookbooks--1900-1909
Cookbooks--Ireland
Cooking for the sick
Desserts
Bread
Soups
Object History
From the family home of Thomas Seaborn McNair and Mary Vida (nee McMillan) McNair who lived on West 33rd Avenue in Vancouver. Thomas McNair ran Edwards, McNair and Russell, an established estate agent business.
Notes
"by Kathleen Ferguson, First Class Diplomée, Dublin School of Cookery." -- title page
" Price one penny." -- title page
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advertisement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4279
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.173
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.173
Description
Sell More Bread - Advertisement Flyer -- [192-?]. Advertising flyer for artistic cards promoting bread. The cards are supposed to inform the public that bread is the ideal food. The cards are produced by "The British Baker" at 38 Shoe Lane, London England. The flyer states that six of the cards can be purchased at 5/-. The flyer measures 21.5cm x 28.5cm.
Colour
Beige
Title
Sell More Bread
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Flyer
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advertisement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6658
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.99.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.99.3
Description
Advertising Card -- [195-?]. Card for H.B. MacLean displaying his qualifications as a Handwriting Expert. The card states that H.B. MacLean was the Author of The MacLean Method of Writing. On the left side of the card is a photograph of H.B. MacLean.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Education
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advertisement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36702
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV995.9.21
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV995.9.21
Description
Your Health Comes First - Advertisement -- [192-?]. Advertisement from David Spencer Limited regarding their Health Food Booth and New Health Food Department. The Health Food Department featured food served at Battle Creek Sanitarium, enabling the customer to practice scientific eating in their own home. The advertisement measures 14.5cm x 8cm.
Object History
Donor inherited object from the estate of his father, Dr. Stanley H. Sievenpiper.
Colour
Yellow
Maker
David Spencer Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Names
David Spencer Limited
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advertisement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38639
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV997.47.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV997.47.5
Description
Robertson's Chocolates - Advertising Card. Advertising card for Robertson's Chocolates. Black and white photograph of two children at a small table sampling chocolates. There is a small dog standing on the table. There is a caption at the bottom of the photograph "Where Do I Come In?". The clothing of the children has been colour tinted with a light blue. On the back of the card is "Rotary Photo. England" and pencilled in is "$3.00 FC Mar 7391". The card measures 8.5cm x 13.5cm.
Object History
Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers between 1993 and 1997.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Labels
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
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advertisement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40335
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5834.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5834.1
Description
Pacific Photo Finishers - Advertisement card. Small card advertising for the Pacific Photo Finishers on 203 Pacific Ave. The card advertises that they sell films and Kodaks. There is a small photograph of cameras and accessories on the left side of the card.
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Flyer
Photographic Tools and Equipment
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advertisement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40534
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5877.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5877.1
Description
Anticipating the Modern Trend - leaflet. Advertising leaflet for the Easy Washing Machine Company Limited at 187 Geary Avenue, Toronto Ontario. The leaflet advertises seven new washers and irons. The front cover has a small illustration of a man in a tuxedo and a red haired lady in an evening dress. The leaflet was made for The T. Eaton Company Limited in Winnipeg Canada and was lithographed in Canada. The leaflet measures 8cm x 15.5cm when folded close.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Maintenance Tools and Equipment - Washing Machine
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40410
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5851.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5851.1
Description
Mission Garage - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisment card for the Mission Garage at 3959 Hastings Street Vancouver, run by E. Furer. (Although the address on the card says Vancouver, it is actually in Burnaby, part of the Vancouver Heights community.) The front of the card has an illustration of an automobile accident. There is a caption at the top of the card "You're Under Arrest!" and another caption on the side of the card "Don't Face Arrest Because of Faulty Brakes...". The reverse side of the card has pink construction paper which has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40411
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5852.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5852.1
Description
A.D. Hewitt Company - Advertisment Blotter. Advertisement card for A.D.Hewitt Company, a decal company in Vancouver BC. The card promotes Name Plates, Truck Lettering, Window and Door Lettering among other serives. The back of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40412
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5853.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5853.1
Description
Hobson, Christie & Company - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisement card for Hobson, Christie & Company Limited Insurance at 163 W.Hastings Street Vancouver. The company supplies insurance for fire, automobile, casualty and inland marine. The back side of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40416
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5857.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5857.1
Description
The Dominion Fire Insurance - Advertisement Blotter. Advertising card for The Dominion Fire Insurance Company. The card has the Dominion of Canada coat of arms on the front, flanked by two flags: the Union Jack and what appears to be the Canadian Red Ensign Flag. The front of the card has been stamped with "Alex. Inch Real Estate Agency" and below that is "Phone GL en. 0881 -- 3870 E. Hastings St." The back of the card has been slightly used as an ink blotter but is in very good condition.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40417
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5858.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5858.1
Description
Marpole Coal Company - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisement card for the Marpole Coal Company Limited at 1001 Main Street Vancouver B.C. The card also lists other locations in Nanaimo-Wellington, Comox, Stoker, Canmore Briquettes, McLeod River and Midland. There is a small illustration of an Aboriginal man on the front. The back of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
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advertisement; blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40418
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5859.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5859.1
Description
New Books for the New Year - Advertisement Blotter. Advertising card for The Clarke & Stuart Company Limited on Seymour Street, Vancouver B.C. The card advertises day books, journals, ledgers, record columnar books, and trial balance books. At the top of the card is "This Blots Both Sides". The card was intended as an ink blotter but is in good condition with no ink.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
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advertisement card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14664
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV984.37.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV984.37.1
Description
advertisement card; cardboard countertop advertisement card for "WAMPOLE'S / EXTRACT OF COD LIVER". There is a cardboard easel stand on the back of the card for support. Advertisement is printed in colour and features a large image of the product box, along with an illustration of a child being weighed by a pharmacist while her mother looks on. The child is holding a carton of Wampole's.
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Advertising Media
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
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Advertisement mock up for Chinese mandarin oranges

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14892
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
18 Sep. 1979
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of graphic material
Scope and Content
Item consists of a copy of an advertising mock up which reads "Chinese Mandarin Oranges" "you'll love the flavor... you'll like the price". Mock up includes an illustration of mandarin oranges next to a cardboard box.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. of graphic material
Scope and Content
Item consists of a copy of an advertising mock up which reads "Chinese Mandarin Oranges" "you'll love the flavor... you'll like the price". Mock up includes an illustration of mandarin oranges next to a cardboard box.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Flyer
Accession Code
BV019.6.121
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
18 Sep. 1979
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Nov-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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advertising card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact17835
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV978.17.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV978.17.4
Description
Cynthia - Advertising card -- [1916]. Advertising card for Fletcher Brothers Limited. On the front of the card is a coloured picture of a women named Cynthia. Inside on the left is a calendar for December 1916, buff-coloured; coloured picture of woman on front, head and shoulders view, wearing hat and large rose on front of gown, pale green border, "CYNTHIA" below, and at bottom, "Have you looked inside?"; inside is calendar for December 1916 and ad copy for Edisons, available at Fletcher Bros., Vancouver
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Flyer
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advertising cards

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40539
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5882.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.5882.1
Description
Two photo album pages made out of black cardstock, and seven business cards, advertising for various Vancouver businesses.
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advertising flyer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1787
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.105.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.105.1
Description
Meat Specials! - Advertising flyer. Produced for Mayflower Meat Market, Douglas Road and Edmonds Street, Phone 152
Object History
Donor owned the Mayflower Meat Market.
Maker
Royal Press
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
New Westminster
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Flyer
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertising flyer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1788
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.105.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.105.2
Description
Depednable Quality Plus Real Economy - Advertising flyer. Produced for for Mayflower Meat Market, Edmonds Street at Douglas Road; Phone 152
Object History
Donor owned the Mayflower Meat Market on Grandview-Douglas Highway.
Country Made
Canada
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Flyer
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertising flyer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1789
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.105.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.105.3
Description
Mayflower Meat Market - Advertising flyer. Produced for Mayflower Meat Market, Douglas Road and Edmonds Street; Phone 152
Object History
Donor owned the Mayflower Meat Market.
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Flyer
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertising flyer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1790
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.105.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.105.4
Description
Beef, Nutritious, Delicious! - Advertising flyer. Produced for the Mayflower Meat Market, Edmonds Street at Douglas Road; phone 152
Object History
Donor owned the Mayflower Meat Market.
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Flyer
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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advertising flyer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1791
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.105.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.105.5
Description
Week-End Specials - Advertising flyer. Produced for Mayflower Meat Market, Douglas Road and Edmonds Street; phone 152; J.A. McDonald, proprietor
Object History
Donor owned the Mayflower Meat Market.
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Flyer
Geographic Access
Douglas Road
Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Advertising flyer and order form for Chinese mandarin oranges

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14878
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1979
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page advertising flyer and order form to customers of W.H. Malkins "1979 Advertising program on Chinese Mandarin Oranges". The flyer includes the title in English and Chinese "Chinese Mandarin Oranges".
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a one page advertising flyer and order form to customers of W.H. Malkins "1979 Advertising program on Chinese Mandarin Oranges". The flyer includes the title in English and Chinese "Chinese Mandarin Oranges".
Subjects
Agriculture - Fruit and Berries
Foods
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores
Accession Code
BV019.6.107
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1979
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
3-Nov-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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adze blade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44868
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.57.19
Description
Nephrite adze blade; chipped on one end; rectangular shaped.
Object History
The donor inherited this artifact from his mother, Katherine Maude (Kitty) Peers, who inherited them from her father, Louis Claude Hill. The artifacts were found on his farm, Brookfield Farm, at Douglas Road and Sperling Avenue (now site of Burnaby Village Museum).
Nephrite is found in the Fraser Canyon
Culture Phase: Possibly Locarno Beach phase (3520-2200 Before Present) or Marpole (400BC - 400AD)
Subjects
Persons
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Archeological Specimen
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
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adze blade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44870
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.57.21
Description
Chisel, adze or axe blade made of serpentine; black; ends broken off; tapered rectangle shape.
Object History
The donor inherited this artifact from his mother, Katherine Maude (Kitty) Peers, who inherited them from her father, Louis Claude Hill. The artifacts were found on his farm, Brookfield Farm, at Douglas Road and Sperling Avenue (now site of Burnaby Village Museum).
Culture Phase: Locarno Beach (3520-2200 Before Present) or Marpole (400BC - 400AD)
Subjects
Persons
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Archeological Specimen
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Documents
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adze blade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44872
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.57.23
Description
Chisel, adze or axe blade made of serpentine; small
Object History
The donor inherited this artifact from his mother, Katherine Maude (Kitty) Peers, who inherited them from her father, Louis Claude Hill. The artifacts were found on his farm, Brookfield Farm, at Douglas Road and Sperling Avenue (now site of Burnaby Village Museum).
Culture Phase: Locarno Beach (3520-2200 Before Present) or Marpole (400BC - 400AD)
Subjects
Persons
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Archeological Specimen
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Documents
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adze blade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44873
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.57.24
Description
Nephrite adze blade; small
Object History
The donor inherited this artifact from his mother, Katherine Maude (Kitty) Peers, who inherited them from her father, Louis Claude Hill. The artifacts were found on his farm, Brookfield Farm, at Douglas Road and Sperling Avenue (now site of Burnaby Village Museum).
Nephrite is found in the Fraser Canyon
Culture Phase: Locarno Beach (3520-2200 Before Present) or Marpole (400BC - 400AD)
Subjects
Persons
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Archeological Specimen
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
Documents
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adze blade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44874
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.57.25
Description
Adze blade; small; possibly nephrite.
Object History
The donor inherited this artifact from his mother, Katherine Maude (Kitty) Peers, who inherited them from her father, Louis Claude Hill. The artifacts were found on his farm, Brookfield Farm, at Douglas Road and Sperling Avenue (now site of Burnaby Village Museum).
Nephrite is found in the Fraser Canyon
Culture Phase: Locarno Beach (3520-2200 Before Present) or Marpole (400BC - 400AD)
Subjects
Persons
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Archeological Specimen
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Documents
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adze blade

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44876
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV002.57.27
Description
Nephrite adze blade; rectangular; chipped on one side; slightly grooved on longer edges.
Object History
The donor inherited this artifact from his mother, Katherine Maude (Kitty) Peers, who inherited them from her father, Louis Claude Hill. The artifacts were found on his farm, Brookfield Farm, at Douglas Road and Sperling Avenue (now site of Burnaby Village Museum).
Nephrite is found in the Fraser Canyon
Marpole Culture (400BC - 400AD) or Gulf of Georgia Culture (400 AD – 1800); essentially these archaeological materials date to the last 2400 years.
Subjects
Persons
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
Archeological Specimen
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
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agreement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36716
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV995.9.35
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV995.9.35
Description
National Finance - Form -- [1927]. Retail Financing Agreement from National Finance, between Stellar Motors Limisted and S.W. Sievenpiper. Sievenpiper purchased a new Velie Sedan Automobile for $1750.20. The agreement outlines the installment schedule for payment. The form measures 21.5cm x 34cm.
Object History
Donor inherited object from the estate of his father, Dr. Stanley H. Sievenpiper.
Colour
Blue
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Forms
Transportation
Transportation - Automobiles
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Agricultural and floral societies' papers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription57952
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922 (date of original) -1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 8 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of miscellaneous promotional materials and certificates pertaining to agricultural and floral societies in British Columbia, including the Burnaby Rhododendron Society. File also contains one photograph a display at an agricultural fair.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1922 (date of original) -1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bancroft family subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 cm x 8 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS030-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
BHS1986-44
Scope and Content
File consists of miscellaneous promotional materials and certificates pertaining to agricultural and floral societies in British Columbia, including the Burnaby Rhododendron Society. File also contains one photograph a display at an agricultural fair.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Air mail letter from Brigadeer Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15128
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of an air mail letter written by Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter, Colin tells of how he's happy to be back with his regiment after finishing his stay in hospital; thanks May for the chocolates that she sent and how he expects to receive his third stripe which means a raise on top of his Sergeant's pay.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Bateman, Marianne May
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Accession Code
BV020.27.16
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
18 Jun. 1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Address on front of air mail letter reads: "Miss M. Bateman / 3896 W. 25th Ave. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Return address on front of air mail letter reads: "K 19022 Bdr. C.R.Fox / 44th Fld. Bty. / 13th Fld. Reg't. R.C.A. A.F. / Cdn Army Over"
Stamp in blue ink on front of air mail letter reads: "13 FD. RECT. R.C.A. / OUT GOING MAIL"
Circular post mark on front of air mail letter reads: "FIELDRCST_OFFICE / * JU 19/ 43"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15143
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
5 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin describes his health recovering from his wounds; shares his current experience in Holland near the German border; recalls a visit to Belgium; tells of how other fellows that landed on D-Day will be taking leave in England and that he would like to visit Paris on his next leave.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.31
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
5 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss May Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / Box 167 , / WEST SUMMERLAND, B.C."
Circular postmark stamps read: "WEST SD... [sic] / AM / DE 23 / 44/ ..." and "DEC 21 / 6 PM / 1944"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15145
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin reflects on how he spent Christmas day and how he discovered that the camp cook came from the Burnaby Lake area.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.32
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
27 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: "FIELD POST OFFICE 403 / 8 / DE 29 / 44"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15146
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
20 Dec. 1944
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a typewritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin thanks May for the Christmas parcel she sent; how he received a backlog of letters addressed to him at the convalescent hospital; how the boys that landed on D-Day are taking leave in England; describes a Christmas party that his regiment put on for twenty kids in a nearby town and says that he looks forward to a good Christmas dinner provided there isn't any unexpected action.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.33
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
20 Dec. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o Miss Ruth Dale / West Summerland / B.C. / Canada / Box 158" (crossed out address reads: "c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C...")
Circular postmark stamps read: "JAN 4 / 8 PM / 1945" and " SUMMERLAND / AM / JAN 6 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15147
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
8 Feb. 1945
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. In his letter Colin tells of how his regiment is now in Germany and that he is writing to her from a bombed out cellar in a German town; he tells of his current position as Battery Signal Sergeant and of how he and his regiment observed a German soldier being captured.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.34
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
8 Feb. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE.../ FE 12 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15148
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
28 Feb. 1945
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Co…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Colin writes his letter while in Germany; he describes the current state of the war there and how the soldiers are eating much better.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.35
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
28 Feb. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / * / MR 3 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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Air mail letter from Colin Fox to May Bateman

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
24 Mar. 1945
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Co…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
E.W. Bateman family fonds
Series
Bateman family World War II letters series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided and folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a handwritten air mail letter from Sergeant Colin Rhodes Fox of the Royal Canadian Artillery Service to his aunt Marianne "May" Bateman while serving overseas during World War II. Colin Fox served in the 13th Canadian Field Regiment with the 44th and 78th Canadian Field Battery. Colin writes his letter from a cellar somewhere in Germany; he tells of how the mail has had a tough time getting through; thanks May for her parcel that she sent; how they've been fighting hard against the Germans and how he hopes that it will all be over soon.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Names
Fox, Colin Rhodes
Bateman, Marianne May
Accession Code
BV020.27.36
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
24 Mar. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
10-Feb-2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Air mail letter is addressed to: "Miss M. Bateman / c/o C.P.R. Land Dept. / Vancouver B.C. / Canada"
Circular postmark stamps read: FIELD POST OFFICE 487 / * / MR 27 / 45"
Stamp on outside of air mail letter reads: "PASSED BY / CENSOR / No. / 11800"
Return address on outside of air mail letter reads: "K19022 Sgt. / C.R.Fox"
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