132 records – page 4 of 7.

George Easthope on snow plow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97773
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1982
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope working on a snow removal machine on his property at 6671 Halifax Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1982
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Easthope family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 cm x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
451-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2003-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope working on a snow removal machine on his property at 6671 Halifax Street.
Names
Easthope, George Jr.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black pen on verso reads: "1982 January George Easthope 6671 Halifax St., Burnaby, B.C."
Geographic Access
Halifax Street
Street Address
6671 Halifax Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

George Easthope on snow plow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97774
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1982
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope working on a snow removal machine on his property at 6671 Halifax Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 1982
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Easthope family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 cm x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
451-011
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2003-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope working on a snow removal machine on his property at 6671 Halifax Street.
Names
Easthope, George Jr.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black pen on verso reads: "1982 January George Easthope 6671 Halifax St., Burnaby, BC"
Geographic Access
Halifax Street
Street Address
6671 Halifax Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

George Easthope shovelling snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97968
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 16, 1969
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 cm x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope shovelling snow from the driveway at 6671 Halifax Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 16, 1969
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Easthope family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 cm x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
451-035
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2003-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope shovelling snow from the driveway at 6671 Halifax Street.
Names
Easthope, George Jr.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Jan.16.1969"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "George Easthope 6671 Halifax St., Burnaby, BC"
Geographic Access
Halifax Street
Street Address
6671 Halifax Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

George Easthope shovelling snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97970
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 16, 1969
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 cm x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope shovelling snow at at 6671 Halifax Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 16, 1969
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Easthope family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 cm x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
451-037
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2003-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope shovelling snow at at 6671 Halifax Street.
Names
Easthope, George Jr.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Jan.16.1969"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "George Easthope 6671 Halifax St., Burnaby, BC"
Geographic Access
Halifax Street
Street Address
6671 Halifax Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

George Easthope shovelling snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97971
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 16, 1969
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 14 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope shovelling snow at at 6671 Halifax Street. George stands behind a large snow pile, with only his shoulders and head visible.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 16, 1969
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Easthope family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 14 cm x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
451-038
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2003-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope shovelling snow at at 6671 Halifax Street. George stands behind a large snow pile, with only his shoulders and head visible.
Subjects
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Names
Easthope, George Jr.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Jan.16.1969"
Geographic Access
Halifax Street
Street Address
6671 Halifax Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

George Easthope tilling

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97777
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 cm x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope tilling the soil on the Easthope property at 6711 Halifax Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Easthope family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 cm x 11 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
451-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2003-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of George Easthope tilling the soil on the Easthope property at 6711 Halifax Street.
Subjects
Agricultural Tools and Equipment - Cultivators
Names
Easthope, George Jr.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black pen on verso reads: "George Easthope 6671 Halifax St."
Geographic Access
Halifax Street
Street Address
6671 Halifax Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

Halifax Str 1928

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97956
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 cm x 7 cm mounted on black paper 10 cm x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dorothy Easthope in the garden at 6671 Halifax Street. She is standing on a wooden plank in the garden, wearing a black belted dress and posed with her hands behind her back.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1928
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Easthope family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 cm x 7 cm mounted on black paper 10 cm x 7 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
451-023
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2003-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dorothy Easthope in the garden at 6671 Halifax Street. She is standing on a wooden plank in the garden, wearing a black belted dress and posed with her hands behind her back.
Names
Easthope, Dorothy May Parkes
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from note on verso of photograph
Geographic Access
Halifax Street
Street Address
6671 Halifax Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

Hall family house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77364
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-] (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Hall family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 12 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Hall family house. Built by Lawrence V. Hall and his son Earl S. Hall, it was the original house to bear the address of 7144 Hastings Street, Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-] (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Hall family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy print ; 12 x 17 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
553-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-08
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Hall family house. Built by Lawrence V. Hall and his son Earl S. Hall, it was the original house to bear the address of 7144 Hastings Street, Burnaby.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
Street Address
7144 Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

Hastings and Cliff Drive

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79935
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 11, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a view of the intersection of Hastings Street and Cliff Drive with a sign in the foreground giving directions to Burnaby Mountain Park and Simon Fraser University.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 11, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-506
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a view of the intersection of Hastings Street and Cliff Drive with a sign in the foreground giving directions to Burnaby Mountain Park and Simon Fraser University.
Subjects
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Cliff Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

Home on Queenston Court

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79002
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 11, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows house construction in progress on a lot on Queenston Court.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 11, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-084
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows house construction in progress on a lot on Queenston Court.
Subjects
Construction
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman
Geographic Access
Queenston Court
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

Horse at 6861 Kitchener Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78997
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 4, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a horse, named Naylor, at 6861 Kitchener Street near Cliff Avenue. The horse was owned by an SFU student and boarded at the lot on Kitchener Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 4, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-081
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a horse, named Naylor, at 6861 Kitchener Street near Cliff Avenue. The horse was owned by an SFU student and boarded at the lot on Kitchener Street.
Subjects
Animals - Horses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Born, A. J.
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Kitchener Street
Street Address
6861 Kitchener Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

Horse Grazing at 6861 Kitchener Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78996
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 4, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a horse grazing at 6861 Kitchener Street near Cliff Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 4, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-080
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a horse grazing at 6861 Kitchener Street near Cliff Avenue.
Subjects
Animals - Horses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Born, A. J.
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Kitchener Street
Street Address
6861 Kitchener Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

House at 7211 Curtis Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78988
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 7, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a house at 7211 Curtis Street. The house was the headquarters for the SFU strike in 1974 as well as headquarters for PSA 7.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
September 7, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-073
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a house at 7211 Curtis Street. The house was the headquarters for the SFU strike in 1974 as well as headquarters for PSA 7.
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Born, A. J.
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Geographic Access
Curtis Street
Street Address
7211 Curtis Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

House under construction on Winch Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15060
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin on top of the roof of a duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin on top of the roof of a duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"
Martin, William Henry
Geographic Access
Winch Street
Street Address
6650 Winch Street
Accession Code
BV019.37.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "6650 Winch St / April 16th 1948 / Bert Elmer & Dad"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "629"
Images
Less detail

House under construction on Winch Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15061
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby. Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin are on top of the roof of the house that is under construction. Other houses are visible along the street.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of duplex that is under construction at 6650 Winch Street in Burnaby. Wilbert "Bert", Elmer and William Martin are on top of the roof of the house that is under construction. Other houses are visible along the street.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"
Martin, William Henry
Geographic Access
Winch Street
Street Address
6650 Winch Street
Accession Code
BV019.37.36
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
16 Apr. 1948
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Starting the Duplex / 6650 Winch St / April 16th 1948 / Bert, Elmer & Dad, on the roof"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "629"
Images
Less detail

Intersection of Curtis and Sperling

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79156
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 16, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the intersection of Curtis Street and Sperling Avenue with Curtis Lumber, Kask Bros. Rady Mix and Kask Bros. Building Supply in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 16, 1976
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Description Level
Item
Record No.
556-179
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the intersection of Curtis Street and Sperling Avenue with Curtis Lumber, Kask Bros. Rady Mix and Kask Bros. Building Supply in the background.
Names
Kask Brothers
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
Photographers identified by surnames only: Carr and Vardeman
Geographic Access
Curtis Street
Sperling Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Images
Less detail

Interview with Kay Zimmerman by Rod Fowler [February] 1990 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory529
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1960-1970
Length
00:05:59
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Kay Zimmerman’s memories of what her neighbourhood in North Burnaby looked like in the 1960s. She talks about the small farm holdings and rural nature of Lochdale, her neighbours, the gravel roads and trolleys, the local schools, and how the area began to chan…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Kay Zimmerman’s memories of what her neighbourhood in North Burnaby looked like in the 1960s. She talks about the small farm holdings and rural nature of Lochdale, her neighbours, the gravel roads and trolleys, the local schools, and how the area began to change by mid-1960.
Date Range
1960-1970
Photo Info
Kay Zimmerman, [1973]. Item no. 231-021
Length
00:05:59
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
[February] 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Kay Zimmerman, conducted by Rod Fowler. Kay Zimmerman was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about Kay Zimmerman’s political activities in Burnaby and her description of her Lochdale neighbourhood in the 1960s. She provides an excellent overview of the municipal political groups and important political issues in Burnaby from 1960 to 1980. She tells the story about an early and successful political action that convinced her that an individual can make a difference. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Kathleen “Kay” Zimmerman, her husband Gordon and their young son Rick moved to Burnaby from Vancouver in 1960 to a house on Curtis Avenue near Duthie Street (a second son Bruce was born in Burnaby). Kay Zimmerman worked 12 years at Royal Columbian Hospital in the admitting office, then 4 years (1974-1979) as special assistant to Senator Ray Perrault, followed by work as a judge on the Citizenship Court before retiring. Gordon Zimmerman worked at the Shell Refinery. A member of the Liberal Party and political activist before arriving in Burnaby, Kay Zimmerman continued her involvement in national and local politics. She campaigned for Ray Perrault during the Trudeau years, and was a founder and active member of the Burnaby Voters Association (BVA). Her political activities encompassed 30 years that saw major changes in Burnaby, including the building of SFU, creation of Heritage Village, an awakening environmental sensibility, and a dramatic increase in population and development in Burnaby.
Total Tracks
10
Total Length
01:04:36
Interviewee Name
Zimmerman, Kay
Interviewer Bio
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track three of interview with Kay Zimmerman

Less detail

Interview with Kay Zimmerman by Rod Fowler [February] 1990 - Track 6

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory532
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1960-1990
Length
00:09:30
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Kay Zimmerman’s house on Curtis Avenue, why she likes Burnaby, and her memories of going with Gordon and her children to the beach at Barnet
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Kay Zimmerman’s house on Curtis Avenue, why she likes Burnaby, and her memories of going with Gordon and her children to the beach at Barnet
Date Range
1960-1990
Photo Info
Kay Zimmerman, [1973]. Item no. 231-021
Length
00:09:30
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
[February] 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Kay Zimmerman, conducted by Rod Fowler. Kay Zimmerman was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about Kay Zimmerman’s political activities in Burnaby and her description of her Lochdale neighbourhood in the 1960s. She provides an excellent overview of the municipal political groups and important political issues in Burnaby from 1960 to 1980. She tells the story about an early and successful political action that convinced her that an individual can make a difference. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Kathleen “Kay” Zimmerman, her husband Gordon and their young son Rick moved to Burnaby from Vancouver in 1960 to a house on Curtis Avenue near Duthie Street (a second son Bruce was born in Burnaby). Kay Zimmerman worked 12 years at Royal Columbian Hospital in the admitting office, then 4 years (1974-1979) as special assistant to Senator Ray Perrault, followed by work as a judge on the Citizenship Court before retiring. Gordon Zimmerman worked at the Shell Refinery. A member of the Liberal Party and political activist before arriving in Burnaby, Kay Zimmerman continued her involvement in national and local politics. She campaigned for Ray Perrault during the Trudeau years, and was a founder and active member of the Burnaby Voters Association (BVA). Her political activities encompassed 30 years that saw major changes in Burnaby, including the building of SFU, creation of Heritage Village, an awakening environmental sensibility, and a dramatic increase in population and development in Burnaby.
Total Tracks
10
Total Length
01:04:36
Interviewee Name
Zimmerman, Kay
Interviewer Bio
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track six of interview with Kay Zimmerman

Less detail

Interview with Maureen Olofson by Kathy Bossort October 14, 2015 - Track 3

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory571
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1942-1980
Length
0:06:55
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s description of the food sources on the farm including the garden, food animals, berry picking and bears. She also describes what her parents did after giving up the farm, opening sporting good stores on Hastings Street and then in North Vanco…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s description of the food sources on the farm including the garden, food animals, berry picking and bears. She also describes what her parents did after giving up the farm, opening sporting good stores on Hastings Street and then in North Vancouver.
Date Range
1942-1980
Length
0:06:55
Names
Olofson, Axel
GAK Fur Farm
Subjects
Agriculture
Animals - Livestock
Animals - Bears
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Westridge Area
Lochdale Area
Interviewer
Bossort, Kathy
Interview Date
October 14, 2015
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Maureen Olofson conducted by Kathy Bossort. Maureen Olofson was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Maureen Olofson’s memories of growing up on her parent’s Burnaby Mountain mink ranch between 1942 and 1950 and about the operation of the farm. She also talks about her parents’ history, her teaching career, and her thoughts about the beauty and value of Burnaby Mountain’s natural area.
Biographical Notes
Maureen Olofson was born 1938 in Glote, Harjedalen, Sweden, to Axel (1906-1998) and Kerstin Margareta (1906-1980). Axel and Kerstin Olofson, who had separately immigrated to Canada in 1928 and 1913 respectively, married in Canada and then returned to Sweden where Maureen was born. They moved to Burnaby in 1942 with their daughters Maureen and Anita Lea, and bought land and a mink ranch on Burnaby Mountain with their partners Gus Skofteby and Karin Ericksson (Kerstin’s sister). The GAK Fur Farm, located in the old Hastings Grove subdivision on 4th Avenue near Curtis Street, was one of the largest mink ranches in BC, an award winning operation with over 1200 mink animals. In 1950 the partners sold the land and the Olofson family moved to rented homes on Sperling Avenue. In 1952 Axel sold the last of his minks and opened a sporting goods store on Hastings Street. In 1954 the family moved to North Vancouver where Axel Olofson reestablished his sports business. Maureen attended Sperling Avenue School from Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 and Burnaby North High School to Gr. 11, completing school in North Vancouver, before going to UBC where she trained as a teacher. She returned to Burnaby in 1977 to teach, retiring in 1997. She is a volunteer with the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and the Dania Homes Society. Maureen continues to enjoy activities on Burnaby Mountain and works toward preserving the natural beauty of the mountain.
Total Tracks
8
Total Length
1:19:04
Interviewee Name
Olofson, B. Maureen
Interview Location
Maureen Olofson's home in Burnaby
Interviewer Bio
Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track three of interview with Maureen Olofson

Less detail

Interview with Merrill M. Gordon by Rod Fowler March 19, 1990 - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory472
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1934-1942
Length
00:04:58
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Merrill Gordon’s parents’ unsuccessful first attempt to move to British Columbia in 1934 in the Depression, being turned back by the provincial police, and the successful second attempt by bus. The interview continues with description of the family’s difficult…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Merrill Gordon’s parents’ unsuccessful first attempt to move to British Columbia in 1934 in the Depression, being turned back by the provincial police, and the successful second attempt by bus. The interview continues with description of the family’s difficulties, what Lochdale looked like in the 1930s, his father’s work at Kapoor sawmill in Barnet, and Merrill Gordon’s early education.
Date Range
1934-1942
Photo Info
Burnaby Alderman Merrill Gordon (second from right) following a candidates' meeting, 1973. Item no. 480-263
Length
00:04:58
Names
Kapoor Sawmill
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
March 19, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Merrill Gordon, conducted by Rod Fowler.Gordon Merrill was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is about Merrill Gordon’s childhood in the Depression, including his story about the family’s difficult trek to Burnaby from Alberta; his education, teachers and first volunteer activities at Grandview High School; his career at Fleck Brothers and the start of his own company Blaze Industries and later work in India; and his many volunteer activities in Burnaby. He describes how he started the Cliff Avenue United Football Club, the soccer club's subsequent growth and development, some of the people involved, and the founding of the youth soccer exchange. He also describes his work on the Parks Board and in the arts community, including the 1987 arts centre referendum, and involvement with the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society (1988- ), and mentions his work for other groups including the New Vista Society, library board, and Burnaby Mental Health Committee. He also talks about his political career with the Better Burnaby Committee and Burnaby Voters Association, resulting in his 1972 election to Burnaby’s 1973 council. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Merrill M. Gordon was born in Saskatchewan in 1929 to parents farming north of North Battleford. After a fifth year of crop failure the family of four left the farm in 1934 to join relatives living near the corner of Union and Sperling in Burnaby. With little resources the family adapted as well as possible in the Depression years, moving often in the East Vancouver/North Burnaby area in an attempt to better their situation. Merrill’s father obtained work at sawmills including Kapoor’s Sawmill at Barnet, walking to work over Burnaby Mountain. After attending numerous public schools, Merrill Gordon eventually spent three years at Templeton School and then completed his education at Grandview High School of Commerce, majoring in accounting and commercial law. He worked a few years at Canadian Industries Ltd., then joined Fleck Brothers. In 1965 Merrill Gordon and his wife started their own company Blaze Industries of Canada that manufactured wood burning fireplaces, selling the company to AB Electrolux in 1980. After a short retirement, Merrill Gordon went back to work in 1981 for a company manufacturing solar panels, one project taking him and his wife intermittently to India over a four year period. Merrill Gordon helped found the political group Better Burnaby Committee, later the Burnaby Voters Association, with Alan Emmott and Bill Lewarne, ran for Burnaby Municipal Council and served one year as councillor in 1973. Merrill Gordon is well known for his over 40 years of volunteer work in Burnaby, particularly as founder in 1956 and director of the Cliff Avenue United Football Club, one of the largest soccer clubs in BC. He was also the founder of Burnaby Youth Soccer and the first youth soccer exchange with Washington State. His other volunteer work includes library trustee, Parks Commissioner (1987-1992), Director of New Vista Home for Seniors, Chair of campaign raising funds for building Shadbolt Arts Centre, and Chair of the Burnaby Mental Health Committee. In 1988 Merrill Gordon, Betty Gordon, Dean Lamont and several others formed the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society, which advocated for the return of unused land to Burnaby from SFU and the subsequent creation of Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area. Merrill Gordon and Elizabeth Balfour (nee Leitch) (1926-2012) married in 1953 and had two children.
Total Tracks
11
Total Length
1:31:44
Interviewee Name
Gordon, Merrill
Interview Location
unknown
Interviewer Bio
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with Merrill Gordon

Less detail

132 records – page 4 of 7.