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At Vimy Ridge monument

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1945
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of uniformed soldiers scattered on a field around the Vimy Ridge monument in France. The soldier marked with an "X" is Frank Battersby (who has stopped to wait while "Tommy" lights his pipe).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Material Details
Photograph has scalloped edges
Scope and Content
Photograph of uniformed soldiers scattered on a field around the Vimy Ridge monument in France. The soldier marked with an "X" is Frank Battersby (who has stopped to wait while "Tommy" lights his pipe).
Subjects
Monuments - War Memorials
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Battersby, Frank
Accession Code
BV004.104.136
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
1945
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "stopped while Tommy lite [sic] his pipe"
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Vimy Ridge, France 1945 Frank Battersby is marked by 'X'. "
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Billy Bishop

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Billy Bishop, World War One pilot, standing next to a plane. The photograph has been autographed by Billy Bishop.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-050
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of Billy Bishop, World War One pilot, standing next to a plane. The photograph has been autographed by Billy Bishop.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Bishop, Air Marshal William A. "Billy"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Royal Canadian Air Force
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Signature on recto
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Billy Bishop - First World War Pilot - This Picture Belonged to John Hoarce Shaw"
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RCAF group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3931
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Sept. 1944
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all wearing RCAF uniforms and identified as "Cook, Harrington, Kendnick, Collins, McGraw, Philips, Wogna, Vernon, Geo Philips, Autchion [sic] and King". The photograph was taken in an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9.5 cm
Material Details
Annotated in pencil on the back of the photograph are names of the men in the image. "Cook, Harrington, Kendnick, Collins / McGraw, Philips / Wogna, Vernon, Geo Philips, Autchion [?] / King / Sept./44 / Dishforth York / R.C.A.F."
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all wearing RCAF uniforms and identified as "Cook, Harrington, Kendnick, Collins, McGraw, Philips, Wogna, Vernon, Geo Philips, Autchion [sic] and King". The photograph was taken in an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Subjects
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Legion
Accession Code
BV014.33.73
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Sept. 1944
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Mar-2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

RCAF group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3932
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all in RCAF uniforms at an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all in RCAF uniforms at an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Subjects
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Mark, Thomas "Tom"
Royal Canadian Legion
Accession Code
BV014.33.74
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Mar-2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Tom Mark

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3930
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Mark in his RAF/RCAF uniform standing in front of a building in an unknown location.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Mark in his RAF/RCAF uniform standing in front of a building in an unknown location.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Wars
Names
Mark, Thomas "Tom"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV014.33.72
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Mar-2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Bill Price at shoe stitching machine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36957
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of William "Bill" Price at a shoe stitching machine at his uncle, Bert Price's, shoe repair shop in Vancouver: Price Shoe Service. During the Second World War, Bill was "frozen" in this job (i.e., not permitted to leave it) as his repairing Army and Navy shoes and boots was considered es…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-415
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of William "Bill" Price at a shoe stitching machine at his uncle, Bert Price's, shoe repair shop in Vancouver: Price Shoe Service. During the Second World War, Bill was "frozen" in this job (i.e., not permitted to leave it) as his repairing Army and Navy shoes and boots was considered essential to the war effort.
Subjects
Clothing
Occupations - War Workers
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Price Shoe Service
Price, William Francis "Bill"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Aerial photograph of the Royal Canadian Air Force training camp

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55551
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of what appears to be the Royal Canadian Air Force training camp at Vernon, B.C.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 11 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-026
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of what appears to be the Royal Canadian Air Force training camp at Vernon, B.C.
Subjects
Public Services - Military Services
Buildings - Military
Aerial Photographs
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Kermod, Douglas
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Less detail

Air force cadets

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55560
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of six air force cadets standing together in two rows outside their barracks in Vernon. Each of the three cadets in the front row have cigarettes in their hands. Written on the back of the photograph is: "Some of the boys on the porch." John Shaw is the third from the left; the rest are …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-035
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of six air force cadets standing together in two rows outside their barracks in Vernon. Each of the three cadets in the front row have cigarettes in their hands. Written on the back of the photograph is: "Some of the boys on the porch." John Shaw is the third from the left; the rest are unidentified.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Air force cadet singing group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55553
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of fifteen air force cadets performing on stage at a show in Calgary, Alberta. John Shaw was a part of this musical group and he has written on the back of the picture: "The Captain looks a little nervous in this one, he's biting his lip. Sgt. Moody, leaning on the piano, takes the scrip…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-028
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of fifteen air force cadets performing on stage at a show in Calgary, Alberta. John Shaw was a part of this musical group and he has written on the back of the picture: "The Captain looks a little nervous in this one, he's biting his lip. Sgt. Moody, leaning on the piano, takes the script. Syd Bending is violinist, darn good too."
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Musical Instruments
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Bending, Syd
Moody, Sgt.
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tigerstedt Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Less detail

Air force office

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55559
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of the office where John Shaw worked during his time with the Royal Canadian Air Force. John has written on the back of the photograph: "The orderly room again. Can't see a heck of a lot though. Should have been a time exposure."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-034
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of the office where John Shaw worked during his time with the Royal Canadian Air Force. John has written on the back of the photograph: "The orderly room again. Can't see a heck of a lot though. Should have been a time exposure."
Subjects
Buildings - Military
Furniture
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Air force office

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55561
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of an air force office. John Shaw has written on the back of the picture: "The Orderly Room. Corporal Honey in the foreground leaning on the counter which holds all our forms in those pigeon holes you can see."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-036
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of an air force office. John Shaw has written on the back of the picture: "The Orderly Room. Corporal Honey in the foreground leaning on the counter which holds all our forms in those pigeon holes you can see."
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Buildings - Military
Furniture
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Honey, Corporal
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Air Force personnel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55531
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of twelve men in Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms outside their barracks in Vernon, BC. John Shaw is in the middle row, second from left.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of twelve men in Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms outside their barracks in Vernon, BC. John Shaw is in the middle row, second from left.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Buildings - Military
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hatton, Bill
Shields, Joe
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Note on verso of photograph reads: "All the gang from 220. Joe on my left and then Bill Hatton on his left, another fine lad. He was posted to Prince Edward Island, 60 miles from home. Will you please keep this for me?"
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Air force personnel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55547
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of five men, all in air force uniforms, standing outside. The man on the far left is John Shaw and he has written on the back of the photograph: "Another candid shot. My stand would be complete with a halo."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-022
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of five men, all in air force uniforms, standing outside. The man on the far left is John Shaw and he has written on the back of the photograph: "Another candid shot. My stand would be complete with a halo."
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Air force personnel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55574
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1941
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of fifty-three men sitting and standing in front of a building in their air force uniforms. The photograph is captioned "PL # 2 - No. 3 Co. / T.C. # 110 January 1941 / Vernon BC." This is the group of air force cadets that went through training with John Shaw at Vernon during the winter …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1941
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-049
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of fifty-three men sitting and standing in front of a building in their air force uniforms. The photograph is captioned "PL # 2 - No. 3 Co. / T.C. # 110 January 1941 / Vernon BC." This is the group of air force cadets that went through training with John Shaw at Vernon during the winter of 1941. John can be seen third from the left in the second row (standing, with eyes closed).
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Buildings - Military
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Kermode, Douglas
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Air Force recruits

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55536
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of six men standing outside in the snow at the air force training camp in Vernon. All of the men are holding rifles.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of six men standing outside in the snow at the air force training camp in Vernon. All of the men are holding rifles.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Armament - Firearms
Buildings - Military
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file.
Images
Less detail

Air force singing group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55563
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of eleven men in uniform performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: "Another informal one of the quartette. Cap's playing the accordion this time. The other …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-038
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of eleven men in uniform performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: "Another informal one of the quartette. Cap's playing the accordion this time. The other Salvation Army guy is just an old fuss bag."
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Musical Instruments
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tigerstedt Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Less detail

Air force singing group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55564
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of ten men in uniform performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The octet singing 'The West, A Nest and You.' We look kinda sick, I figure. Note the wedge…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-039
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of ten men in uniform performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The octet singing 'The West, A Nest and You.' We look kinda sick, I figure. Note the wedge in my pants - hasn't faded, even after two months." John is third from the right, looking down at the music sheet.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Musical Instruments
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tigerstedt Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Less detail

Air force singing group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55565
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of twelve men - most in uniform - and one woman, performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: ""Yours truly" relaxing over a cigarette during the interviews." …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-040
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of twelve men - most in uniform - and one woman, performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: ""Yours truly" relaxing over a cigarette during the interviews." John can be seen near the right of the photograph leaning against the piano with a cigarette in his hand.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Musical Instruments
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tigerstedt Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Less detail

Air force singing group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55566
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of 12 men in uniform performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta, and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The octet doing a bit of a number accompanied by Cap on at the accordion." A …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-041
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a group of 12 men in uniform performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta, and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The octet doing a bit of a number accompanied by Cap on at the accordion." A caption on the envelope written by a previous archivist reads, "Pictures of John Shawn in Air Force WWII - In singing group - Calgary, Alberta."
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Musical Instruments
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tigerstedt Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Less detail

Air force singing group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55570
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of fourteen men - most in uniform - performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The Captain (at the mike) looks a bit nervous in this one. Syd Bending is th…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-045
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of fourteen men - most in uniform - performing on stage for an audience. John Shaw was part of this air force singing group which performed in Calgary, Alberta and he has written on the back of the photograph: "The Captain (at the mike) looks a bit nervous in this one. Syd Bending is the violinist. Sergeant Moody, script man is leaning on the piano. We had a civilian pianist that night."
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Musical Instruments
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Bending, Syd
Moody, Sgt.
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tigerstedt Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Less detail

Air force staff

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55571
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1943
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of fourteen men and women in uniform sitting and standing together in an air force office. A caption on the back of the photograph reads: "Orderly Room Staff - Sea Island 1943." John Shaw can be seen standing in the back row, sixth from right.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1943
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-046
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of fourteen men and women in uniform sitting and standing together in an air force office. A caption on the back of the photograph reads: "Orderly Room Staff - Sea Island 1943." John Shaw can be seen standing in the back row, sixth from right.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Buildings - Military
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Alastair Macdonald

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37812
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1940] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alastair Macdonald, in uniform, standing in front of a house at McKay Avenue and Kingsway.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1940] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.9 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-400
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alastair Macdonald, in uniform, standing in front of a house at McKay Avenue and Kingsway.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Macdonald, Alastair
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
McKay Avenue
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
Less detail

Audience in Calgary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55550
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large audience, seated in a hall or gymnasium. This photograph was taken in Calgary, Alberta during a tour John Shaw participated in as part of an air force singing group. John has written on the back of the photograph: "Our audience. Not an Airman in the bunch, least you can't see …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-025
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large audience, seated in a hall or gymnasium. This photograph was taken in Calgary, Alberta during a tour John Shaw participated in as part of an air force singing group. John has written on the back of the photograph: "Our audience. Not an Airman in the bunch, least you can't see one in this picture. There are some though."
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tigerstedt Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Less detail

Benson Bros. Shipyard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35584
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Benson Bros. shipyard at the foot of Bidwell Street in Vancouver in Coal Harbour. The boat is a Fairmile submarine chaser, 122 feet long, being built for the war effort. Benson Bros. also built torpedo retrievers, minesweepers and, in peace time, fishing boats.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-442
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Benson Bros. shipyard at the foot of Bidwell Street in Vancouver in Coal Harbour. The boat is a Fairmile submarine chaser, 122 feet long, being built for the war effort. Benson Bros. also built torpedo retrievers, minesweepers and, in peace time, fishing boats.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Shipyards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Benson Brothers Shipyard
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Cadets in the barracks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55555
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified air force cadets standing beside their beds inside the barracks at the Vernon training camp.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-030
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of four unidentified air force cadets standing beside their beds inside the barracks at the Vernon training camp.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Buildings - Military
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Furniture
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Chuck, "Tubby" Heath, and Eddie Manning

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38033
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 19, 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.6 x 2.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Chuck [last name unknown], Arthur "Tubby" Heath and Eddie Manning standing outside of 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue). They are in uniform. A 1930 Chevrolet and houses can be partially seen behind them.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 19, 1944 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.6 x 2.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-620
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Chuck [last name unknown], Arthur "Tubby" Heath and Eddie Manning standing outside of 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue). They are in uniform. A 1930 Chevrolet and houses can be partially seen behind them.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Heath, Arthur "Tubby"
Manning, Eddie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Antrim Avenue
Street Address
6957 Antrim Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
Less detail

Collecting books for Canadian soldiers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36305
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1942
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alice Grant and two fellow members of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire having created a library of books, are now sending them to soldiers overseas.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1942
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-025
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alice Grant and two fellow members of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire having created a library of books, are now sending them to soldiers overseas.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Grant, Alice Taylor
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Crashed aircraft

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20329
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster III aircraft upside down at crash site RAF Manston. Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew we…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster III aircraft upside down at crash site RAF Manston. Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew were wounded on December 31, 1944.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
BV020.31.7
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This event is documented in Flight Officer Joseph H. Corsbie's Flying Log Book BV020.31.44
Images
Less detail

Doug Swerdfager

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55542
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man identified as Doug Swerdfager, standing outside the air force barracks in Vernon. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Doug. Swerdfager - smartest lad in our class. He was posted to Ottawa 10 minutes from his home."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-017
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man identified as Doug Swerdfager, standing outside the air force barracks in Vernon. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Doug. Swerdfager - smartest lad in our class. He was posted to Ottawa 10 minutes from his home."
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Swerdfager, Doug
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Earl and Lloyd Cary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37621
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1943 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Earl and Lloyd Cary in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniforms at the side of 311 Madison Avenue. The uniforms that the men are wearing have been identified as a Corporal and a Sergeant's uniform.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
February 1943 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.4 x 3.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-209
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Earl and Lloyd Cary in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniforms at the side of 311 Madison Avenue. The uniforms that the men are wearing have been identified as a Corporal and a Sergeant's uniform.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Cary, Earl
Cary, Lloyd
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Madison Avenue
Street Address
311 Madison Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
Less detail

Eddie Manning with a baby carriage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38029
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1943] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) with a baby carriage. The street and houses can be seen in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1943] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.9 x 3.8 cm print on contact sheet 20.6 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-616
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Eddie Manning, a British soldier, at 2224 Antrim Avenue (later renumbered 6957 Antrim Avenue) with a baby carriage. The street and houses can be seen in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Geographic Features - Roads
Names
Manning, Eddie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Antrim Avenue
Street Address
6957 Antrim Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
Less detail

Elmer Wilson Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15096
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.36
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Elmer Wilson Martinin RCAF uniform

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15098
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.44
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Elmer Wilson Martin with Reta and man

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15097
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Ellen Renatta "Reta" Boyd
Martin, William Henry
Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"
Accession Code
BV019.40.37
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

E.W. Martin at banquet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15092
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.32
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

E.W. Martin at banquet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15093
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cl…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.33
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

E.W. Martin at banquet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15094
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse support…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. Two other tables on either side of the hall include men in military and civilian dress. A large mural is visible on a stage at the back of the room. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.34
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

E.W. Martin with parents and child

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15044
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, William Henry
Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell
Accession Code
BV019.37.19
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
See also BV019.37.16
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Mr. E.W. Martin / & his mom & Dad"
Images
Less detail

Friend of Jack Shaw's

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55546
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man identified as a friend of Jack Shaw's standing outside in the snow at the air force training camp at Vernon.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-021
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man identified as a friend of Jack Shaw's standing outside in the snow at the air force training camp at Vernon.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Buildings - Military
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Friend of John Shaw's

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55556
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man identified as a friend of John Shaw's standing outside on a hill overlooking an unknown body of water. The photograph was likely taken near the air force training camp in Vernon, B.C.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-031
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man identified as a friend of John Shaw's standing outside on a hill overlooking an unknown body of water. The photograph was likely taken near the air force training camp in Vernon, B.C.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Gerald F. Sanders outside house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9901
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1942
Collection/Fonds
Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
Gerald F. Sanders stands on grass at the back of the family's house on Spruce Street. He wears pants and a t-shirt with RCAF insignia.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
Series
Sanders-Sparman photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4 cm
Material Details
Text in blue ink on verso "GFSANDERS. / 1942 AIRFORCE / ST THOMAS. / ONTARIO."
Scope and Content
Gerald F. Sanders stands on grass at the back of the family's house on Spruce Street. He wears pants and a t-shirt with RCAF insignia.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Sanders, Gerald Frank
Geographic Access
Spruce Street
Street Address
4092 Spruce Street
Accession Code
BV018.34.26
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1942
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cascade-Schou Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-07-12
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Harold Smith

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37501
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1942 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harold Smith, in a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniform, at the side of the Auvache family home at 1995 Inverness Street (later renumbered and renamed as 6905 Arcola Street). The unform that Harold is wearing has been identified as that of a Sgt. Pilot - note the full wings above …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1942 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.6 x 2.6 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-089
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Harold Smith, in a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) uniform, at the side of the Auvache family home at 1995 Inverness Street (later renumbered and renamed as 6905 Arcola Street). The unform that Harold is wearing has been identified as that of a Sgt. Pilot - note the full wings above the breast pocket.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Smith, Harold
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Arcola Street
Street Address
6905 Arcola Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
Images
Less detail

Interior of the barracks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55548
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of the sleeping quarters at the air force training camp in Vernon. Rows of beds have soldiers standing beside them and mattresses and blankets piled up.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-023
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of the sleeping quarters at the air force training camp in Vernon. Rows of beds have soldiers standing beside them and mattresses and blankets piled up.
Subjects
Buildings - Military
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Furniture
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Jack and friends at Trenton

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55562
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (third from left) and three other unidentified men in their air force uniforms with their arms on each others' shoulders. The location is identified on the back of the photograph as being in Trenton, Ontario.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 7.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-037
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (third from left) and three other unidentified men in their air force uniforms with their arms on each others' shoulders. The location is identified on the back of the photograph as being in Trenton, Ontario.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Jack at Vernon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55532
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1941
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John "Jack" Shaw standing outside in the snow in front of what appears to be his air force training camp or barracks. On the back of the photograph is written: "Jack Shaw at Vernon, January 1941."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1941
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 7.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John "Jack" Shaw standing outside in the snow in front of what appears to be his air force training camp or barracks. On the back of the photograph is written: "Jack Shaw at Vernon, January 1941."
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Buildings - Military
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file.
Images
Less detail

Jack Shaw with skis

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55554
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (left) and an unidentified man standing outside their barrakcs at the air force training camp in Vernon. John has a pair of skis over his shoulder.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-029
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (left) and an unidentified man standing outside their barrakcs at the air force training camp in Vernon. John has a pair of skis over his shoulder.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Sports - Skiing
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Jim Ellis, Bobby Ellis and Bob Smith

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37728
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1944] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.0 x 2.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Ellis, Bobby Ellis and Bob Smith at the front of the Ellis home on Nelson Avenue. The men are in uniform and the boy in the middle (Bobby) is wearing a sailor's suit.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1944] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.0 x 2.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.4 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-316
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Ellis, Bobby Ellis and Bob Smith at the front of the Ellis home on Nelson Avenue. The men are in uniform and the boy in the middle (Bobby) is wearing a sailor's suit.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Clothing - Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Ellis, Bobby
Ellis, Jim
Smith, Bob
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Geographic Access
Nelson Avenue
Street Address
6926 Nelson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
Images
Less detail

Joe Corsbie receiving Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20293
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks. Flying Officer Joseph Corsbie was decorated for his actions on December 31, 1944 when his aircraft was severly damaged by enemy fighter aircraft, members of the crew were woun…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks. Flying Officer Joseph Corsbie was decorated for his actions on December 31, 1944 when his aircraft was severly damaged by enemy fighter aircraft, members of the crew were wounded and the captain had difficulty controlling the aircraft which was forced to make a crash landing at RAF Manston (England).
Subjects
Ceremonies - Awards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Banks, Charles Arthur
Accession Code
BV020.31.14
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "R.C.A.F. PHOTOGRAPH / CROWN COPYRIGHT / NEGATIVE / no_PLE_1433_Unit_N.W.AC."
Note in pencil reads: To_J.H.Corsbie"
Images
Less detail

Joe Shields

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55537
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man in air force uniform adjusting his cap, standing outside an unidentified building. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Candid shot of Joe Shields...Went around with him most. He was posted to Ottawa."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man in air force uniform adjusting his cap, standing outside an unidentified building. On the back of the photograph, John Shaw has written: "Candid shot of Joe Shields...Went around with him most. He was posted to Ottawa."
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shields, Joe
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file.
Images
Less detail

John and Charlie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55527
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (right) and Charlie Wiertz in their Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms. Written on the back of the photograph is the following: "Charlie Wiertz and I on the porch. Charlie's from Toronto."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (right) and Charlie Wiertz in their Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms. Written on the back of the photograph is the following: "Charlie Wiertz and I on the porch. Charlie's from Toronto."
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Wiertz, Charlie
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Images
Less detail

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