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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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

John and friends in uniform

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55528
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 John Shaw (far right) in Royal Canadian Air Force uniform with Joe Shields (far left) and another unidentified man.
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.
485-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw (far right) in Royal Canadian Air Force uniform with Joe Shields (far left) and another unidentified man.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Shields, Joe
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Images
Less detail

John and Lois Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55572
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 25, 1942
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw and Lois Shaw (nee Gilbert) on their wedding day. At the time of the wedding, John was working as a non-commissioned officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force but both John and Lois worked for the Municipality of Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 25, 1942
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-047
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw and Lois Shaw (nee Gilbert) on their wedding day. At the time of the wedding, John was working as a non-commissioned officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force but both John and Lois worked for the Municipality of Burnaby.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Civic Workers
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, Lois E. Gilbert
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

John H. Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55533
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in an air force uniform standing in front of an unidentified stone monument. A young girl can be seen leaning against a bench in the background. The location is unknown. On the back of the photograph is written: "John H. Shaw. H- for Horace."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in an air force uniform standing in front of an unidentified stone monument. A young girl can be seen leaning against a bench in the background. The location is unknown. On the back of the photograph is written: "John H. Shaw. H- for Horace."
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Images
Less detail

John H. Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55573
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in his air force uniform.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-048
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in his air force uniform.
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

John on the steps

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55535
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 John Shaw standing on the steps of a building at his air force training camp or barracks at Vernon, British Columbia.
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.
485-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw standing on the steps of a building at his air force training camp or barracks at Vernon, British Columbia.
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

John Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55526
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 John Shaw, in uniform, standing on the shore of an unidentified lake.
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.
485-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw, in uniform, standing on the shore of an unidentified lake.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Images
Less detail

John Shaw

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55541
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in his air force uniform in front of a pig farm. An empty hay wagon and pig pen full of pigs are both visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-016
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in his air force uniform in front of a pig farm. An empty hay wagon and pig pen full of pigs are both visible in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Agricultural Tools and Equipment
Agriculture - Farms
Animals - Pigs
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "On a farm near Gl[?]"
Images
Less detail

John Shaw at Banff

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55539
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in full air force dress uniform standing at ease outside in Banff, Alberta.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-014
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in full air force dress uniform standing at ease outside in Banff, Alberta.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Geographic Features - Mountains
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

John Shaw at Banff

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55558
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 John Shaw in full air force uniform at Banff, Alberta.
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.
485-033
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in full air force uniform at Banff, Alberta.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Geographic Features - Mountains
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: ""Yours truly" a Banff. You'll probably know where it's taken from."
Images
Less detail

John Shaw in uniform

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55540
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 5.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw, in air force uniform, on the porch of his barracks 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 ; 4.5 x 5.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-015
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw, in air force uniform, on the porch of his barracks at Vernon, B.C.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
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

John Shaw in Vernon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55529
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
January 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 standing in the snow outside what appear to be training camps or barracks. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: "Jack Horace Shaw - 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 ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw standing in the snow outside what appear to be training camps or barracks. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: "Jack Horace Shaw - 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

Joseph H.C. Corsbie

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20327
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 18 cm (sight) in matt 34 x 26 cm mounted in portfolio 35 x 53 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
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 ; 23.5 x 18 cm (sight) in matt 34 x 26 cm mounted in portfolio 35 x 53 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Joseph H. Corsbie and British Commonwealth Air Training class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20326
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie and his RCAF (British Commonwealth Air Training) class posing together in front of an Avro Anson aircraft on the tarmac. Joe Corsbie is identified standing in the centre of the middle row.
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 ; 12 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie and his RCAF (British Commonwealth Air Training) class posing together in front of an Avro Anson aircraft on the tarmac. Joe Corsbie is identified standing in the centre of the middle row.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20287
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13.3 x 8.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie (second from right) with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying crew while they were stationed overseas. The group of five men are all dressed in uniforms and standing together in a field. Buildings are visible behind them.
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 postcard ; 13.3 x 8.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie (second from right) with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying crew while they were stationed overseas. The group of five men are all dressed in uniforms and standing together in a field. Buildings are visible behind them.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Accession Code
BV020.31.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-09-19
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Print on verso of postcard reads: "Skeg Card Kiosk, The Pier, Skegness. / POST CARD / COMMUNICATION _ADDRESS ONLY"
Images
Less detail

Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew with aircraft

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20330
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crew on the tarmac in front of an aircraft (Lancaster). Joe Corsbie is second from the left.
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 ; 12.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crew on the tarmac in front of an aircraft (Lancaster). Joe Corsbie is second from the left.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Accession Code
BV020.31.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-09-19
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Joseph H. Corsbie RCAF records series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20332
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1942-1945
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
13 photographs + 1 book + 10 maps + 2 cm textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of documents and photographs relating to Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie's service and training with the Royal Canadian Air Force between 1942 and 1945.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
13 photographs + 1 book + 10 maps + 2 cm textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of documents and photographs relating to Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie's service and training with the Royal Canadian Air Force between 1942 and 1945.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Accession Code
BV020.31
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1942-1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Cartographic Material
Notes
Title based on contents of series
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Joseph H. Corsbie with man on Hastings Street

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20331
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie in his Royal Canadian Airforce uniform standing together with an unidentified man on the sidewalk on Hastings Street, Vancouver. The National Clothes Shop (for men) is visible behind located at 217 West Hastings in Vancouver.
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 ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie in his Royal Canadian Airforce uniform standing together with an unidentified man on the sidewalk on Hastings Street, Vancouver. The National Clothes Shop (for men) is visible behind located at 217 West Hastings in Vancouver.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV020.31.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-09-19
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Man in air force uniform

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55549
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 a man identified as a friend of Jack Shaw's in his air force uniform, in front of an unidentified body of water.
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.
485-024
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 in his air force uniform, in front of an unidentified body of water.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Members of the Martin family at Hiawatha Lodge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15043
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
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 Elmer Wilson Martin (in uniform) with Ellen Renatta "Reta" Martin (far left) and his mother, Bethia "Bertie" Snell Martin (far right) and father, William Henry Martin seated on the steps of Hiawatha Lodge in Manatou Beach, 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 ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (in uniform) with Ellen Renatta "Reta" Martin (far left) and his mother, Bethia "Bertie" Snell Martin (far right) and father, William Henry Martin seated on the steps of Hiawatha Lodge in Manatou Beach, 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
Martin, Ellen Renatta "Reta" Boyd
Accession Code
BV019.37.18
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: "Reta Martin Dad, Mother / Elmer Martin / Hiawatha Lodge / Manatou Beach"
White sticker with red text on verso of photograph reads: "CUSTOMER'S / ORIGINAL / ENCLOSED"
White sticker with black numbering on verso of photograph reads: "332236"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "A73"
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Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15095
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) dressed in military uniforms. The group are gathered together for a group photograph on a tarmac in front of an Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft. Elmer Wilson Martin is identified seated in the front row, second from the left.
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 ; 10.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) dressed in military uniforms. The group are gathered together for a group photograph on a tarmac in front of an Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft. Elmer Wilson Martin is identified seated in the front row, second from the left.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.35
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
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Men aiming rifles

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55543
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 four men in air force uniforms, with rifles aimed. They are standing outside in the snow at their training camp in Vernon. John Shaw is standing second from the left but the others are unidentified.
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.
485-018
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of four men in air force uniforms, with rifles aimed. They are standing outside in the snow at their training camp in Vernon. John Shaw is standing second from the left but the others are unidentified.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Armament - Firearms
Buildings - Military
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Men at Gilmore Junior High School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37569
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1942 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.2 x 2.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified major, Cecil Shantz and Jay Findley at Gilmore Avenue Junior High School.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
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 ; 4.2 x 2.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-157
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified major, Cecil Shantz and Jay Findley at Gilmore Avenue Junior High School.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Findley, Jay
Gilmore Avenue School
Shantz, Cecil
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Street Address
50 Gilmore Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Mr. Anderson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35092
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr. Anderson standing outside on a path in his World War II Pacific Coast Rangers uniform.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Davies family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
190-012
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1986-41
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mr. Anderson standing outside on a path in his World War II Pacific Coast Rangers uniform.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Pacific Coast Rangers
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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New instructions on how to fight fire bombs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5109
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV988.47.20
Call Number
358.3 CAN v.2
Author
Canada. Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions
Place of Publication
Ottawa
Publisher
Edmond Cloutier
Publication Date
1942
Physical Description
4 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada--Civil defense
Incendiary bombs
Fire extinction
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Notes
Version 2 of 2
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No. 2 Flight No. 1 Sqdn. No. 3 Wing, No 3 "M" Depot

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20289
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
10 Jun. 1942
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 42.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of flight training class identified as "No. 2 Flight No. 1 Squadrom No.3 Wing, no. 3 "M" Depot" in Edmonton, June 10 1942. Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie is identified standing in the back row, seventh from the left.
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 ; 20 x 42.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of flight training class identified as "No. 2 Flight No. 1 Squadrom No.3 Wing, no. 3 "M" Depot" in Edmonton, June 10 1942. Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie is identified standing in the back row, seventh from the left.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.10
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
10 Jun. 1942
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Photographer
Housez Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation in white ink on recto of photograph reads: "No.2_Flight_No.4_Sqdn._No.3_Wing,_No.3_"M"_Depot,_Edmonton,_June_10th_1942"
Photographer's signature in white ink on lower right corner reads: "Housez / STUDIOS"
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No. 74 Air Navigators B Course Class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20325
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Feb. 1943
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of No 74 Air Navigators B Course Class R standing together at the RCAF Station, Mount View, February 27, 1943. Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie is identified in the back row, far left.
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 ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of No 74 Air Navigators B Course Class R standing together at the RCAF Station, Mount View, February 27, 1943. Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie is identified in the back row, far left.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
27 Feb. 1943
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten title in white on recto of photograph reads: "MV 909_No. 74_Air_Navigators_B_Course_Class_R / RCAF_Station-Mt.view / 27/2/43"
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Portrait of E.W. Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15041
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm (sight) in frame 21 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing under a tree. There is a white building in the distance.
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 ; 17 x 11.5 cm (sight) in frame 21 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing under a tree. There is a white building in the distance.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.37.16
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
Photograph measures: 18 x 12.5 cm and was removed from black textured frame; 21 x 15.5 cm. with gold embossed design around rectangular window with mylar covering; 17 x 11.5 cm
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