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BHS minutes 2007
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98327
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2007
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and agendas, as well as the minutes of the annual general meeting. File also includes ephemera items related to Burnaby heritage projects and a copy of agreement between the Society and City of Burnaby to donate the Society's Communi…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2007
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Series
- Administration series
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS205-051
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2020-06
- Scope and Content
- File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and agendas, as well as the minutes of the annual general meeting. File also includes ephemera items related to Burnaby heritage projects and a copy of agreement between the Society and City of Burnaby to donate the Society's Community Archives to the City of Burnaby Archives.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
BHS minutes 2008
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98328
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2008
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and agendas, as well as the minutes of the annual general meeting. File also includes one piece of correspondence from Secretary Roger Whitehouse to the Burnaby Newsleader and a Christmas card to the Society from the Burnaby Village …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2008
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Series
- Administration series
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS205-052
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2020-06
- Scope and Content
- File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and agendas, as well as the minutes of the annual general meeting. File also includes one piece of correspondence from Secretary Roger Whitehouse to the Burnaby Newsleader and a Christmas card to the Society from the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from original file folder
BHS minutes 2009
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98329
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2009
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and agendas, as well as the minutes and reports of the annual general meeting.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2009
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Series
- Administration series
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS205-053
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2020-06
- Scope and Content
- File contains Burnaby Historical Society regular meeting minutes and agendas, as well as the minutes and reports of the annual general meeting.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from original file folder
BHS scholarships
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98417
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1990-2018
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains records pertaining to Burnaby Historical Society scholarship. The scholarship was funded by Dr. Blythe and Violet Eagles and honours Evelyn Salisbury, former president of the Society. Records includes scholarship terms of reference, notification letters to award recipients, and the …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1990-2018
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Series
- Administration series
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS205-084
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2020-06
- Scope and Content
- File contains records pertaining to Burnaby Historical Society scholarship. The scholarship was funded by Dr. Blythe and Violet Eagles and honours Evelyn Salisbury, former president of the Society. Records includes scholarship terms of reference, notification letters to award recipients, and the endowment stewardship report from Simon Fraser University who took over administration of the scholarship in 2017.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from original file folder
Bicycle Advisory Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96369
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 21 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of commission records for the Bicycle Advisory Committee including agendas, minutes, reports, and correspondence and a terms of reference.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Bicycle Advisory Committee subseries
- Physical Description
- 21 folders of textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of commission records for the Bicycle Advisory Committee including agendas, minutes, reports, and correspondence and a terms of reference.
- History
- The Bicycle Advisory Committee was established on June 15, 1992. The purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Committee was to advise Council of policies, programs and projects which increased the safe, convenient and practical use of the bicycle for transportation and recreation in Burnaby. As of 2003, the Bicycle Advisory Committee merged with the Transportation Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Biography- HEW - Bernie Simpson
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3644
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1933-1995
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold Edward Winch collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records relating to the development of a biography of Harold Winch, including notes on sources of information, correspondence, and financial reference material. Bernie Simpson was an NDP MLA in Vancouver-Fraserview (1990-1995) and a friend of Jessie Winch's.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold Edward Winch collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records relating to the development of a biography of Harold Winch, including notes on sources of information, correspondence, and financial reference material. Bernie Simpson was an NDP MLA in Vancouver-Fraserview (1990-1995) and a friend of Jessie Winch's.
- Names
- Winch, Harold Edward
- Accession Code
- BV013.12.1
- Date
- 1933-1995
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
B. Keisler subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription6
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1937
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 12 photographs and 1 textual record
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of B. Keisler's photograph and memorabilia collection. Photographs in this collection include images of Kingsway West School, Burnaby South High School and Burnaby May Day celebrations. Also included in Keisler's collection is a 1937 Graduation Banquet dance card.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1920-1937
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- B. Keisler subseries
- Physical Description
- 12 photographs and 1 textual record
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-15
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of B. Keisler's photograph and memorabilia collection. Photographs in this collection include images of Kingsway West School, Burnaby South High School and Burnaby May Day celebrations. Also included in Keisler's collection is a 1937 Graduation Banquet dance card.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Keisler, B.
- Notes
- Title based on creator of subseries
- PC214, MSS151
Board of Management minute book
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65503
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1937-1947
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 notebook (hardcover)
- Scope and Content
- Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Board of Management minute book.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1937-1947
- Collection/Fonds
- Victorian Order of Nurses fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 notebook (hardcover)
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS021-072
- Accession Number
- 2010-09
- Scope and Content
- Item is a Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Burnaby Board of Management minute book.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Board of Works and Waterworks Register of Work Orders
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription5966
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1933-1955
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1933-1955
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 8917
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- On cover is "Stores Ledger."
Board of Works subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96370
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911-1956
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 10 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of minute books for the Board of Works Committee.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1911-1956
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Board of Works subseries
- Physical Description
- 10 folders of textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of minute books for the Board of Works Committee.
- History
- The Board of Works was established circa 1895 in order to provide infrastructure to the rapidly growing population of Burnaby. During 1926 and 1927, the committee was referred to as the Board of Works, Transportation and Industries. Prior to 1926, there was a separate committee called Transportation and Industries which was responsible for this portfolio. In 1928, new committees were formed and the duties associated with transportation and industry was given to the Transportation and Telephone Committee and a Health, Hall and Grounds, Fire and Industries Committee, respectively. From 1933 to 1942, no Board of Works was appointed as the Provincial Commissioner governed Burnaby. When the Board was re-appointed in 1943, it became known as the Board of Works and Waterworks. In 1945, waterworks became a separate committee known as Waterworks, Health and Sanitation. In 1954, the Board of Works reverted to its 1943 name Board of Works and Waterworks for one year. By 1955, Waterworks became a separate committee. The Board of Works disbanded circa 1959.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Book of Household Expenses
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64879
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1939-1941
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 ledger book
- Scope and Content
- Item is a "Book of Household Expenses, 1939-1941."
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1939-1941
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Richard Hardy family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 ledger book
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS080-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1993-09
- Scope and Content
- Item is a "Book of Household Expenses, 1939-1941."
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Brainerd family fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription76949
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926-1958; 2013
- Collection/Fonds
- Brainerd family fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 cm. of textual records + 4 photographs (copy-print)
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of receipts, agreements, and registry letter for family home on Harwood Street, along with an election slip, a labour publication, and a propaganda leaflet related to Lawrence Brainerd, as well as a newspaper clipping from 2013 and photocopied and copy-printed early photographs of th…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926-1958; 2013
- Collection/Fonds
- Brainerd family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 cm. of textual records + 4 photographs (copy-print)
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Accession Number
- 2013-05
- 2013-06
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of receipts, agreements, and registry letter for family home on Harwood Street, along with an election slip, a labour publication, and a propaganda leaflet related to Lawrence Brainerd, as well as a newspaper clipping from 2013 and photocopied and copy-printed early photographs of the family.
- History
- Lawrence and Violet Brainerd came to Vancouver in 1925 or 1926. Lawrence purchased a small house on Harwood Street in North Burnaby for his wife and two children from her previous marriage. Roy Brainerd was born in 1928 at Royal Columbian Hospital. His sister Patricia Brainerd (later White) was born in 1931, also at Royal Columbian Hospital. Lawrence rebuilt and renovated the house to fit his growing family, planting abundant vegetable gardens and building a chicken coop, and paid off his taxes by doing roadwork for the municipality. Violet Brainerd supplemented her family's income by doing in-home nursing, as she'd been a nurse in France during the war. Roy Brainerd started at Douglas Road School in 1934 and then attended Hugh M. Fraser High School. Roy left his high school at 15 to work for Snap-On Tools, working his way up from pushing a broom to becoming a branch manager. He retired in 1983 after 41 years of service. Together with his wife, Carol, Roy raised three daughters.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Brainerd family
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds
- MSS172, photo catalogue 551
Brainerd family papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77171
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1938-1958 (date of originals) ; 2013
- Collection/Fonds
- Brainerd family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 4 p. of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a newspaper clipping and two pages of photocopied photographs pertaining to the Brainerd family; Lawrence and Violet Brainerd, their children Ernest and Vera Moss, Pat (Brainerd) White and Roy Brainerd, as well as Roy's wife Carol and their three daughters Susan, Linda and Jayne Br…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1938-1958 (date of originals) ; 2013
- Collection/Fonds
- Brainerd family fonds
- Physical Description
- 4 p. of textual records
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS172-003
- Accession Number
- 2013-06
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a newspaper clipping and two pages of photocopied photographs pertaining to the Brainerd family; Lawrence and Violet Brainerd, their children Ernest and Vera Moss, Pat (Brainerd) White and Roy Brainerd, as well as Roy's wife Carol and their three daughters Susan, Linda and Jayne Brainerd.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Brainerd family records
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77024
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926-1934
- Collection/Fonds
- Brainerd family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm. of textual records.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of receipts, agreements and a registry letter for the Lawrence Brainerd family property on Harwood Street.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926-1934
- Collection/Fonds
- Brainerd family fonds
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm. of textual records.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- MSS172-001
- Accession Number
- 2013-05
- Scope and Content
- File consists of receipts, agreements and a registry letter for the Lawrence Brainerd family property on Harwood Street.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Brian Elder subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97415
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1908 (date of original)-1936 (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of copies of records compiled by Brian Elder on the history of the British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1908 (date of original)-1936 (date of original)
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Brian Elder subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-23
- BHS2001-01
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of copies of records compiled by Brian Elder on the history of the British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER).
- History
- Brian Elder was a restoration volunteer for Friends of Interurban 1223.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Creator
- Elder, Brian
- Notes
- Title based on creator of subseries
Bridge over Still Creek on Douglas Road
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription1688
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1932-1933
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual records and architectural drawing
- Scope and Content
- File includes records related to a bridge over Still Creek on Douglas road; newspaper clippings; Burnaby Broadcast and Daily Province (Vancouver) of October 13, 1932.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1932-1933
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual records and architectural drawing
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 3508
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File includes records related to a bridge over Still Creek on Douglas road; newspaper clippings; Burnaby Broadcast and Daily Province (Vancouver) of October 13, 1932.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Architectural Drawing
- Notes
- Plan for a pile trestle over Still Creek : M9-B-3-9
Brown's guide to British Columbia
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4891
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Textual Record
- Accession Code
- HV975.15.13
- Call Number
- 317.1 BRO
- Author
- Brown, Conway
- Place of Publication
- Ottawa
- Publisher
- Conway Brown
- Publication Date
- 1934
- Physical Description
- 112 p. : ill. (maps) : 17 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Guidebooks
- Canada, Western
- British Columbia
- British Columbia--Maps
- British Columbia--Politics and government
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Elections
- Geographic Features - Districts - Electoral Districts
- Notes
- Includes index.
- "This issue contains federal electoral map of B.C. showing boundaries of new ridings clearly, so that every riding is easily distinguished." -- Cover
Images
Building Department fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription13
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- Building Department fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 10 cm of textual records.
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of historical building records from the Building Department.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1926-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- Building Department fonds
- Physical Description
- 10 cm of textual records.
- Description Level
- Fonds
- File Class
- 48100 05 (add. 2020; prev. D)
- 48100 10 (add. 2020; prev. D)
- 48100 11 (add. 2020; prev. D)
- 48100 12 (add. 2020; prev. D)
- 48100 14 (add. 2020; prev. D)
- 48100 18 (add. 2020; prev. D)
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproductions subject to FOIPPA
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of historical building records from the Building Department.
- History
- In 2022, responsibility for Major Civic Projects was moved from the Planning and Building Department to the newly-created Lands and Facilities Department.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Creator
- City of Burnaby
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds.
Building Totals Ledger Book
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription24056
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1949-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- Building Department fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- Ledger contains the monthly building totals as calculated by the Building Department for the years 1949-2003.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1949-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- Building Department fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 27060
- Accession Number
- 2006-08
- Scope and Content
- Ledger contains the monthly building totals as calculated by the Building Department for the years 1949-2003.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Burnaby Art Gallery subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription14
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1890 (date of original)-1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs and textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of and publications related to the Burnaby Art Gallery and Fairacres property.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1890 (date of original)-1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Art Gallery subseries
- Physical Description
- Photographs and textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1996-12
- BHS1990-05
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of photographs of and publications related to the Burnaby Art Gallery and Fairacres property.
- History
- The Burnaby Art Gallery association was founded in 1967. The purpose of the association was to present a historical and contemporary art program by local, regional, national, and international artists; facilitate the development of emerging artists; provide diverse art educational programming; acquire culturally significant works on paper. The City of Burnaby assumed management of the gallery, its collection, staff and governance in 1998, with the art gallery then taking on the added responsibility of caring for and managing the City of Burnaby’s permanent art collection. The Gallery, along with the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and the Burnaby Village Museum in Deer Lake Park, are part of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department of the City of Burnaby. The Burnaby Art Gallery is located inside the historic Ceperley House, built by Henry and Grace Ceperley. The couple purchased a strawbery farm on the north shore of Deer Lake from George Clayton in 1909 and built their home, also known as "Fairacres", on the property in 1911. The house was designed by the English architect, R.P.S. Twizell and with its river rock veranda, beautiful hand-crafted woodwork, stained-glass and tile, remains one of the finest examples of Edwardian architecture in the Lower Mainland. Grace and Hentry Ceperley had one daughter named Ethelwyn who married James Edward Hall. Ethelwyn and James Edward Hall had three children: Edith Ceperley, James Edward "Junior," and Florence Renn. In 1917, Grace Ceperley died and left Fairacres to her husband with the stipulation that when the home was sold the proceeds would be used to build a playground for the children of Vancouver in Stanley Park. In 1939, the local Catholic Diocese funded a group of five Benedictine monks from Mount Angel, Oregon to establish a priory in the province. The monks purchased the Ceperley House for their monastery. They also built a large gymnasium on the property. After serving as a monastery, the house was used as a fraternity for some of the first students attending Simon Fraser University, and then became home to the art gallery in the 1960s. The City of Burnaby acquired the property in 1966 and the house was designated a heritage building in 1992. In 1998 the City began restoring exterior of the house and upgraded the building for improved public use. The renovations were completed in 2000, and transformed the house back to its appearance of 1911. The gymnasium built by the Benedictine monks was converted into into the James Cowan Theatre. There are two main galleries, a lounge gallery with a fireplace and easy chairs and The Shopping Bag, a gallery shop run by volunteers. The goals of the gallery are to: provide access to contemporary Canadian art, present works from the permanent collection; collect contemporary works on paper; and offer challenging and educational exhibition related programming.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- Burnaby Art Gallery
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC241, PC242, MSS066