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Portrait
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90570
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV019.37.8
- Description
- Framed and matted portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin
- Object History
- Elmer Wilson Martin was a professional engineer who lived much of his life in Burnaby. He married Ellen Renetta "Reta" (Boyd) Martin in approx. 1930 and the couple moved to Burnaby in 1931 for him to attend UBC. He later enlisted in the RCAF during WWII where he served as a pilot and wing commander. Elmer ran Martin's Auto Villa at 6604 East Hastings Street (later 6574 East Hastings Street) and was heavily involved in local Burnaby politics and with the North Burnaby Board of Trade. The donor states that he ran for Burnaby mayor in 1959 and also donated land to S.F.U. in the late 1960's. He had many businesses throughout his life including Paneloc Buildings, a pre-fab building manufacturing company. His last position was as Director with the construction company Webb & Knapp Canada Ltd.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Visual Communication T&E
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Names
- Martin, Elmer Wilson
Images
printing block
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49002
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.67.14
- Description
- Printing block; zinc or lead material mounted on wooden block with engraved metal stamp face; "CANADA CIVIL DEFENCE", crown and maple leaf design
- Object History
- Object used at the City of Burnaby print shop. Letterpress printing blocks were used by the print shop to create custom stationary.
- Classification
- Printing T&E - - Graphic Equipment
- Object Term
- Surface, Printing
- Marks/Labels
- CANADA CIVIL DEFENSE
- Names
- City of Burnaby
Images
program
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact81307
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV008.34.2
- Description
- Order of Service - Program -- [1945]. Program for the Order of Service at the Dedication of the Roll of Honour at the East Burnaby United Church on Sunday November 11th, 1945. The program includes the names on the Roll of Honour.
- Object History
- Artifact from the offices of the East Burnaby United Church, previously the East Burnaby Methodist Church. Founded [1904] and closed 2008
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Program
- Maker
- South Burnaby Press
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- New Westminster
Images
report
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39842
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.17
- Description
- Form, "Warden's Report", "Civil Air Raid Precautions - Canada"; "Air Raid Damage" form filled in by warden "H. Cutress", "Aug 10 42"; pencil notes on reverse side
- Object History
- Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Administrative Records
- Object Term
- Report
Images
shoulder bag
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39826
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.1
- Description
- The shoulder bag is made of yellow canvas. Part of "A.R.P." (Air Raid Precautions) uniform. Probably not official but adapted by the user. "ARP" "WBW" is stencilled in black on the bag flap. The strap is hand-sewn to bag and the flap is secured by two snap-fastener closures
- Object History
- The "A.R.P." bag belonged to Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Gear - - Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
- Object Term
- Bag, Carrying
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
souvenir photograph cards
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91813
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.52
- Description
- Collection of souvenir photograph cards titled "London Under Fire" published by Photochrom Company Limited of London. The photos included are Set B, and contains 11 numbered images of London. It is assumed that one of the cards is missing.
- The cards come in a blue paper envelope with a diamond shaped cut out on the front to reveal the first photograph in the stack of cards within.
- Each card has a number on the front, and the back has a title describing the scene in the photograph along with maker information.
- Object History
- Item belonged to Joseph “Joe” Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie who served as a Navigator for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) between 1942 and 1945. He went on to be a BC Provincial MLA and later a Burnaby Municipal Council Member along with various other pursuits. See Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds for full biography.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Souvenir
- Subjects
- Souvenirs
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Images
syllabus
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39841
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.16
- Description
- Page, "Burnaby Warden Service" "Syllabus of Training" "Nov. 1/43 - Mar. 30/44"; one page printed both sides
- Object History
- Syllabus belonged to Harry Charles Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions service in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Instructional Documents
- Object Term
- Syllabus
- Publication Date
- November 1-March 30, 1944
Images
Documents
Tape, Medical
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39845
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.20
- Description
- Roll of adhesive tape, with cover; top and bottom sides on metal spool have green background, white printing; "Wet-Pruf" printed on opposite sides and between is "Litho'd in U.S.A. 5 Yards", "Adhesive Tape" (repeats other side) ; tape on centre of spool; c. 1940s; cover has orange background, white strip "Bauer & Black" "Waterproof" "Wet=Pruf" "Impermeable" "Pat. No. 2098187" "Printed in U.S.A." "1 Inch" "Adhesive Tape" "5 Yards"; product description and repeat in French printed in white rectangle; "Bauer & Black Limited, Toronto, Canada" "Affiliated with the Kendall Company"
- Object History
- These medical supplies belonged to Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions during World War II.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Object Term
- Tape, Medical
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
